"The drug works amazingly except one HUGE problem.  You will get addicted.  I am not a druggie and took all my medications as precribed.  I went off my medications 19 months ago and still feel like living hell.  Panic atracks are hell but at least they end.  Imagine living that way none stop for 19 months with no end in sight.  The only thing that has helped me is drug free treatments which are becoming more and more mainstream.  Please please please do not take any form of benzos.  I think they are bad and will destroy your life taking away your health, your sanity and your close relationships."


"I was having regular episodes of atrial fibrillation.  Often 2-3 per day, lasting from a few minutes to several hours.  Started on 100mg flecainide twice a day.  Episodes stopped, but suffered from muscle soreness and felt tired all the time.  Doctor dropped the dosage to 50mg twice a day.  Symptoms lessened and have not had an episode in 5 years."


"I have taken Tarceva for over 6 years!  Yes, I have a few side effects but nothing major or that I can't deal with.   I am stage 4 with a small tumor and other cancer throughout my two lungs.  I am most fortunate and blessed to be alive and leading a very normal life at the age of 74.  My friends call me a miracle!"


"I am on it now, and have taken it before. I've had great results with it, and no diarrhea."


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"I'm a 64 yr old female and have been on 0.05 mgs of Xanax four times daily as needed.  I don't always use four but have found that it has helped me a lot.  I sometimes wonder if I'll be on it for the rest of my life because I realize the older I become it may or may not affect me differently.  I know it's addictive but since most of my anxiety is genetic related I feel I must stay on it. "


"I started my prescription last night. Immediately, I was a bit drowsy, somewhat euphoric. I ate 4 hours later & felt ridiculously overly full without overeating. I know it's not supposed to work for 2+ weeks, but I did have a crazy full feeling for a long time. My insurance covered it, 90 day supply, but with a $150 copay. I printed the savings card from Belviq's website and it covered the $150!! You can use it on top of your insurance, or if you don't have insurance. It covers a portion. And you can use it for 12 months."


"I'm extremley over weight with many many health issues so my doctor put me on belviq a couple of days ago. 10mg 2xday, so far it is going well. I noticed I'm no longer craving sweets like I was. Here it is late night and have absolutely no desire to eat or snack. I used to be hungry all the time...this medicine seems to be working, also my insurance did not cover it so my doctor just sent in an override so my cost was $0. I'm also in the 6 month  process of getting approved for gastric bypass surgery so looking foward to seeing how much weight comes off in a month."


"it cleared up the bronchitis in a short time frame.  Side effects is fatigue, loose stools.   Lots of yogurt and rest,   Doctor combined it with short blast of steroids.  The other doctor helped with a breathing treatment and cough medicine with codeine for night.  Was nice to be able to sleep,  It was a good drug for me.

I am a non smoker; but the dust and stuff at work just made the cold a monster to get rid of."


"Seroquel- Out of Risperdal, Zyprexa, Trilafon, Abilify, Haldol, and Geodon, Seroquel is by far the best one. At lower doses, it is good for anxiety. You don't feel like a zombie on it. Obviously it helps you sleep, but at lower doses you won't be sleepy or if you just take it at bed time. Abilify and Haldol turned me into a complete zombie it was terrible. Risperdal had sexual side effects and of course the breast growth issue, but I would say Risperdal is the second best one behind Seroquel. Haldol and Abilify help paranoia big time but they also exasperate anxiety, definitely stay away from those. Geodon and Zyprexa are worse than those medicines. Geodon made me disoriented, helpless, still very paranoid. Zyprexa is probably the second worst."


"I love what this medication is doing for me, I have tried so many things with little to no results. I started the medicine almost 5 weeks ago weighing 275 and today I am at 258. My appetite is almost gone. I do have to remind myself to eat. When I do feel hungry I am surprised. It only takes a couple bites and I am satisfied."


"Just got prescribed 10 milligrams,  Thank God I decided to cut it in half just to see how I reacted to it, took it at night. Felt the effects in about a half hour, didn't sleep to well, felt wierd. Got in the morning to let the dog out and almost hit the floor, very dizzy.  I do feel more relaxed today, and somewhat better. I was told most people don't even know they are taking it , starts to work in about 4 weeks. Not me must be very sensative to it. I think I will try 5 milligrams again tonight and see how it goes. I will keep you all informed."


"My doctor prescribe me this birth control pill saying I will have fewer to almost no periods after being on the this pill! And I didn't see anything wrong until about 7 days into taking the pill. My face broke out terribly!!!!! Like horrible, I hate going into work or outside because I have these huge under the bump on my chin and cheeks. I usually have a few breakouts on my period but neverrrrrr like this. I don't like even living my house unless necessary. I would not recommend this birth control unless you are willing to deal with having bad skin. I'll take a longer menstrual anything or feel unconfident of my skin"


"I get an injection (40) in my hip and knee every three months.  Has been a great relief for over 5 years.  I am almost 68 years old.  Have told other seniors of this great injection to avoid or delay knee and hip replacement and pain relief."


"I started using Yaz about a year ago - it has a good side and a bad side. Good: less severe cramps, lighter periods, lighter facial hair (my little peach fuzz mustache disappeared). Bad: Emotional mood swings every month on the first day taking the placebo pill, dramatically decreased sex drive. Overall I liked it and if I was not in a physical relationship then it would be great! But the decreased sex drive put a strain on my relationship so I am trying something different now."


"I've been on Topamax for quite a few months now, and I love it for the most part!  I have only had the occasional minor headache,  but the side effects are good/bad.  The good ones in my book are the weight loss and carbonated beverages and other sweet things tasting horrible.  The bad side effects are tingling, usually in my fingers and confusion/'blonde moments" but those are usually more pronounced the more tired I am.  I can live with the bad side effects so much easier than I can a migraine everyday!"


"Hey guys checking in with you all about my weight loss journey. I've been on Contrave a little over a week. I'm taking one in the am and 1 in the evening. My starting weight was 220. I weigh in this morning at 217.3. The side effects I'm having is fatigue, dry mouth and headaches. This medication is suppressing my appetite. I'm having to force myself to eat and stay hydrated. At this point I'm not sure if I should continue to titrate up since taking 1 pill twice a day is working. I seem to be going in the right direction with my weight! Check in with you all next week :)"


"I ve been using frm last 1 week..its gud 4 acne"


"I experienced trembling, nervousness, weight gain, facial flushing, mood swings, puffy face and neck, leg and foot cramps, and loss of sleep. I was on this drug for 5 months.  My stool improved somewhat on the high dose (40mg) but when my dose was slowly decreased my diarrhea and stomach pain increased.  Now that I am completely off prednisone I am back to square one. this product was not effective for me."


"I found xenical while googling weight loss pills in a desperate need to loose weight. My first 3 days I experienced my first side effect but in the 8 days I've been on it I noticed if I don't eat fatty foods I won't get the bad side effects. So I've been on it for 8 days and lost 2 kgs and 5 inches off my waist. Don't know if its me not eating fatty food or the pill but I think its both. Mind you I only take it an hour after dinner. I'm happy with the way its going so far."


"I have been on Otezla for 4 months. At first the side effects were severe and I was feeling sick everyday, but continue with the optimism that it would clear. Those side effects began to die down, but I started to feel more along the lines of depression and anxiety, feelings I had not previously had. All the while, in this 4 months, I have seen zero improvement on my skin, it is the same as if I had not been taken any medication at all. My Dr recommended staying on it for 2 more months to see if there are any results at all. But after having so much optimism when first starting, I have become disheartened and frustrated with both the side effects and the lack of results. I feel worse now than I did 4 months ago."


"My boyfriend and I had sex 4 days after my period. It was protected sex but unfortunately the condom broke. He did not cum but I totally freaked out after I read about precum. I took plan b 20hr later and I started to bleed  6 day after. I had terrible back pain and became extremely bloated. My period was 11days late . Plan b worked ."


"Within one month of starting on Pentasa all my Crohn's symptoms have been completely in remission and have remained so going on 5 years now."


"I take 30mg of oxazepam occasionally for chronic insomnia. The benefits are that it is effective, not too strong (can still function if needed in the night) and totally gone by morning. However, as it takes a while to kick in, I have to plan ahead when I'll use it and take the pills a good hour before going to bed."


"Hello everyone! I just want to share some experience with the use of Mirena. I have had it for almost 6 months. I was recommended by my healthcare provider of this option since it is safe and suit with my situation. I am 27 years old now and have no kids. In the process of putting it in, it was very painful since I have never had kids, so my cervix is not as wide as ones who did. I had bad cramps for about a week and period for almost a month. Since then, I have some spotting as well as cramps. The cramp is not as bad as I used to have when I was on period. I don't think I have other side effects such as acne or weight gain. I recommend it to you. To me, it is more of psychological fix! Worry free!"


"I have been on Loestrin for about 9 months now and took it to both reduce my period and birth control. I used to get my period for 7 to 9 days and it would be extremely heavy to the point I had to change every hour to 2 hours. Yes I know horrible, and ever since I started taking Loestrin I have mt period for 4 days at the most and it's super light. When I first started the pills I still would bleed a little between periods but after about 3 months all that went away. I used to forget but I use an alarm now and it works, I never forget now. I haven't had any side effects, no weight gain but I haven't gotten my period this month and I'm not pregnant. I would rather have my period for at least a day so I wont get scared that I'm pregnant."


"I have had Fibromyalgia for about four years now.  The pain was so bad I couldn't even roll over in bed without hurting or tie my shoes without excruciating pain.  I tried Neurontin, Lyrica and Naproxen, none of which really helped.  I was on Cymbalta for awhile and it did help the aches and pains but gave me such bad diarrhea that I couldn't take it.  I have been taking Meloxicam now for about a month and cannot believe the difference.  I used to couldn't walk a block without having to get someone to get me so I could go home.  Now I can walk several blocks without the pain.  This is a miracle for me and there are side effects to every medication.  The pain being gone is worth it to me."


"As a college student with moderate IBS symptoms/overly sensitive stomach, sharing one bathroom with four people can REALLY be scary. Instead of having to climb out the window and run into the woods or bang on the door begging for mercy, popping a couple Pepto Tablets can REALLY help relieve the symptoms of impending doom. Mellows my stomach out within 5 minutes of taking, doesn't taste bad and gives me a sense of safety. Sometimes, your stomach still gets upset much later, which at that point is completely fine-it has to come out sometime, right? Generally speaking, it's usually great and I never get the upset stomach! I recommend to anyone, it's saved me many times and can do the same for you."


"I'm 28, never been pregnant. I have had the Mirena for 3 months now. It wasn't the best of experiences at first. Insertion was painful but the pain was very brief. I had some bad cramping for a week or so and non-stop bleeding for nearly a full month. However, slowly but surely, it got better. I finally stopped bleeding and only occasionally do I have some spotting - nothing a pantyliner can't handle. So far, I've had two real periods; the last one was a lighter flow than I've *ever* had though it did last more days. The pain during menstruation is a lot less intense then pre-IUD. Sex is worry-free now that I know for sure that I run a very low risk of getting pregnant. I'm very happy with it!"


"SMALL BOWEL FISTULA.  Had a hysterectomy and my bowel was cut.  Developed fistula.  Had 2nd surgery by general surgeon and was developed a fistula of the small bowel after 4 resections of the small bowel. Has been a high output fistula through the incision site, at the belly button level.  Octreotide did slow down the fistula output from 1350ml/24 hour period to now just a trickle (a ml or so per day).  On some days the output is zero.  SIDE EFFECTS have been many...burning of the throat, much hair loss, whole body rash including my face and in my hair, nausea and dry heaves.  I was first on 50mcg 3 times per day and that was increased to 100mcg three times per day.  That's when the hair loss and rash started."


"Skyla was super easy to have inserted. Get an experienced doctor. It literally took like 20 seconds. I would categorize it as really uncomfortable. But have someone there to distract you and is not bad at all.  It wasn't painful. Also, get it done during your period, sounds like it makes a big difference.

If your doc offers anti anxiety meds, take them. If they don't, ask for them, then take them. It helped me.

After the insertion, no more pain, just regular period style cramps."


"I have a neuromuscular disorder and seizures, and muscle twitches, cramps, spasms, etc. Nothing helps me but valium. I am thankful my doctor was open to try it. My life is so much better now."


"I have used lexapro long term, over two years. It is incredibly effective for my anxiety and I only get side effects if I forget to take it. 20mg once daily"


"I'm 21 years old, and have been on Vyvanse for 5 months (40mg). Compared to other medications its more evenly released throughout the day and seems to last around 8 or 9 hours. I would definitely suggest giving it a month before you completely ban it, because it did take getting use to (like any medication). It can effect your sleep depending on the time of day you take your medication. It hasn't decreased my appetite, but in the beginning I would forget to eat- as long as you get on a routine eating schedule though you should be fine. It made me slightly irritable in the beginning, but like I said give it some time and it seems to even out."


"I had a birth control inplanted in my arm 3 weeks ago and I am having it taken out, I have experienced bad headaches, I break out and have bad mood swings usually I am a sweet person but now I am the opposite I am mean and I don't like that at all. It has caused my relationship with my bf bad all we do is fight. I would not recommended anyone to get this. My doctor had told me also I would not get a period and I have got one already I liked the fact it would last up to 3 years but it's not worth all the stuff I'm going through."


"This was the first birth control pill I went on, and I wish I never stopped. I've been on like 4-5 other types but this one has been the best so far from my experience. The only downside was gaining 5 pounds, but it wasn't noticeable at all. If my current pill doesn't work out, I will be requested a prescription for Desogen again."


"They should market this like Raid. Treximet: It kills migraines DEAD. 15-20 minutes later, I feel human again, and 30-45 minutes later, I wonder why I didn't take it sooner. The only bad thing I have to say is, it's expensive."


"I have GAD and mild depression.  I initially had side effects such as insomnia, no appetite, and nausea but they went away after a few days.  This has helped my anxiety tremendously! It is not without side effects though.  If I forget to take it I will get nausea, headaches and dizziness. I did gain weight and some diarrhea but it has had no bad sexual side effects.  I have been taking this for a year now.  I am finding that the depression is now increasing so maybe time for a dosage change. Just keep in mind everyone is different and sometimes the benefits outweigh the effects."


"At first this pill made me miserable. I had the worst mood swings and took it out on everyone around me. I stopped taking it after one month, but then I tried it again a few months later and nothing bad happened. You just need to give your body enough time to get used to it. No weight gain, no mood swings (by the second month), no breast changes, etc. My face isn't totally clear of acne and my period cramps/flow is only a little less, but this is a good pill if you just want the basics without altering your body."


"I've been taking Strattera since I was finally diagnosed in February with predominately inattentive type ADHD and I think I might stop taking it altogether. It's helped with my attention span a little, but the side effects largely overshadow this. I have never experienced such agonizing headaches since I started taking this medication, to the point where I've had to call off work several times because I'm so nauseous from the pain. It might just be the combination of medications (I also take Wellbutrin, Zoloft, and Trazodone), but I'd rather live without the headaches than continue taking Strattera hoping it will one day work."


"I tried Ortho Tri-Cyclen 2 years ago. I switched to Ocella 3 weeks later because Ortho Tri-Cyclen made me nauseous and made my gums itchy. I have experienced weight gain (8 lbs) caused by eating all my cravings. I've taken it from 2011 to now and haven't had any bad experiences."


"My wife has been taking this medicine for 2 weeks for C.O.P.D. maintenance.  It worked great for the C.O.P.D.;  she use to cough constantly and had a hard time breathing, even while on prednisone.  However within 2 hours of taking the Daliresp, she stopped coughing & began breathing well.  However, she developed diarea , then after coming off the prednisone got severe back pain, and was not able to sleep.   It seems to help the C.O.P.D. very well but the side effects may not be worth the breathing relief."


"Bad"


"Best birth control I've been on. It's the only one that hasn't caused migraines for me. I have light spotting or no period at all each month. My mood has greatly improved. No weight gain. No acne. Only drawback has been decreased sex drive, but not enough to make a huge difference. Highly recommend this pill."


"I have been taking Demerol for several years for pain and it is the only medication that has worked for me. It is amazing how well it works without side effects. "


"Awesome for pain."


"I would give this a zero out of ten if it was possible. I rarely get sick but I have been having a lot of trouble with a runny nose and coughing up mucus. This "medicine" doesn't do anything. Not only does it taste terrible but it's useless. Followed instructions and I'm on day 7 with the same problems. Avoid this stuff"


"Remember, hormone drugs do vary per person. A little about me so you can judge how relevant my review is: 20, 5'6", 120lbs, never had regular periods before (2.5 weeks apart, other times 6 months apart), history of horrible acne, needed to take accutane for a year. Was on another birth control before with accutane (Marvelon or something like that) which caused major mood issues including diagnosed depression.

Pros: periods like clockwork, slightly bigger breasts, no pregnancy scares

"Med" Effects: cramping (not terrible) on day 20 of cycle, slightly moodier week before period

Cons: slight vaginal dryness, periods are starting on day 14 of packs consistently (3/3 packs in a row) so maybe I'm just lucky I'm not pregnant"


"I had a non-stop period 3 months ago. The Doctor prescribed Jolivette to let my period stop but after 6 days my bleeding doesn't stop at all. It's annoying because you can feel the gushing of blood. Until I asked my Doctor to switch it into another pill."


Hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / phenyl salicylate

"I was put on Uribel for urethral trauma from using a menstrual cup. Not only did it NOT work but it caused my urethra to start burning and I got headaches along with dry throat. My urethra originally only felt like a had to go a lot. But Uribel made it burn and not able to empty my bladder completely.
I had to stop taking it."


"Went straight to emergency room everything violently left my body within seconds of injection"


"I have suffered major depression for many years and have taken almost every SSRI that has been on the market.  I recently slipped into a bout of very deep depression and was almost suicidal.  Cymbalta pulled me out of it.  I am very thankful for this medication because it brought ME back.  However, it was not working at 60mg a day so the doctor increased it to 120mg a day.  I realize that is a high dose but the benefits outweigh the risks by far in my situation.  I was in the deepest darkest depression for about 3 months and almost lost my job over it.  Cymbalta saved me... literally."


"Very bad did not work at all made me sick"


"I was experiencing awful symptoms including visual and auditory hallucinations. I also had problems with "feeling" something crawling all over me. I felt like someone had taken advantage/control over my physical being. I was scared for my life, wondering if my hallucinations were real. Luckily, this medication has cleared these thoughts, and made the hallucinations better, but one moment clearly pointed out to me that the medication hadn't done any harm. I was laying in bed, and I started to laugh uncontrollably because I could actually lay there and listen to the quiet sounds all around me. I wasn't distracted by voices."


"This is the third time I quit smoking, so I hope I can provide some assistance to others.  Chantix won't make you quit, but it helps reduce the cravings and takes the edge off those cravings.  No vivid dreams, but experienced nausea.  Taking the morning pill at least an hour after breakfast and plenty of water beforehand helped me.  When I get a craving, I take a deep breathe and hold it as long as I can.  It kind of simulates the smoke going into my lungs and satisfies my craving.  Brushing my teeth often also helped me."


"Worst mistake of my life. I was on Yaz for 3 months, my acne is worse than ever, I gained a lot of weight, my mental health has never been so bad - anxiety, depression, my self esteem is so low it's terrifying. I would not recommend this medication to anyone - but I understand everyone is different and some have had great experiences with Yaz. Unfortunately I was not one of them."


"Prevented a trip to the ER."


"Developed neck swelling within a week, could not breathe, went to ICU, trachea closed."


"Was prescribed this for musle spasm in shoulder and back. Took for 11 days 10 mg at night slept well. I was out cold and hard to wake up in the morning. On the 10th night woke up from strange dream and in a panicked state stricking out at my huband.  I took it the next night woke up again freaking out and hit and kicking. So I grabbed the pill bottle off the night stand and looked up the side effects and unusual dreams was listed. I stopped taking it and three night later I'm still hallucinating and seeing shadows move in the dark, yes hallucinating is also aside effect. I think I'll stick with ibuprofen."


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"I just started taking contrave 2 days ago I haven't felt any sort of super bad side effects like other people have mentioned. I had slight nausea when I took my night dose but nothing that would bother me or cause me to throw up. My crazy appetite is gone I don't crave sugar anymore it actually doesn't even sound appetizing at all which is the complete opposite of how I felt before. I would constantly think about food and when I could eat next and feeling upset when I was so sick I couldn't eat anymore because I couldn't get that feel good feeling from putting anymore in my mouth. I honestly eat when I'm hungry and rarely finish my food when before I felt like I had to eat everything. Its been a miracle pill for me!"


"Having used Axiron for 20 months, I thought I'd let you know of my continued good feeling, no adverse effects, most things seem beneficial.  I seem to have gotten a bit thicker in size, no increase in length however.  My testicles, which shrunk in size at the beginning of treatment, seem to have returned to their original size, thankfully !  I now have a hairy belly, above my normal pubic area up to my navel... this area prior to treatment was as smooth as my palms and now I'm developing a happy trail.  Perhaps I went through puberty with Low T levels.. my numbers have gone from 293 to 554 to 570 and last was 663.   Two squirts daily, one applied approximately 7am after showering and again at 7pm."


"sinusitis every year for the past 5. Its the only med that has worked. Had tried other antibiotics to no avail. the infection and side effects used to last 2 to 3 months. taking amox clav licked in 10 days. Had a couple of side effects but nothing major."


"This is my first and LAST time having chlamydia! Apparently I've had it for about 7 months with no signs except the urgency to use the restroom. Something told me to go get checked out so I did a couple days ago with the confidence of knowing that it was probably a yeast infection....nope, my doctor called 2 days later and told me I had contracted CHLAMYDIA ! I couldn't believe it, I took the pills my doctor prescribed me two 500 mg pills. I took them at 1230 pm, I had to go to work at 2 pm and ended up leaving at 6 pm because my stomach was hurting soo bad. I couldn't even put on my jacket when leaving work because my stomach was bubbling so intensely. I ran to the toilet so fast & have been twice afterwards. NO SEX FOR ME TILL I'M MARRIED"


"I took Contrave for 2 1/2 weeks but had to stop.  The side effects weren't worth it for me.  I lost 4 lbs but I always felt so weird and jittery and I started having what I think are heart palpitations.  My hands started shaking uncontrollably from the start and then the breathing/heart issue started.  This medication certainly stopped all cravings, in fact, I didn't feel like eating at all and had to force myself but the shaking and breathing/heart issues weren't problems I wanted to start developing.  I'd say just be careful on this medication.  Your overall health is more important."


"I got the Nexplanon implant immediately after giving birth to my son on November 18, 2015. It was quick and painless. I chose this form of BC because I know I wouldn't keep up with pills & this just seemed like the easiest way to go. Plus its good for 3 years. Five months have passed since having my son & I haven't had a single period. I do get very mild cramps and weird cravings around the time I usually get my period. No bleeding whatsoever. I have had some negative side effects with this birth control. Mood swings, severe headaches, hair loss and acne."


"Depo was not for me, but that does not mean it won't work for you! It definitely did its job preventing pregnancy. I was told the shot lasted 3 months. After my three months, I didn't go back to get another shot because my husband and I wanted to have a baby. It didn't happen for over a year AFTER those three months passed. We had another child, so it wasn't because I'm not fertile. I was also suicidal after getting depo. Not your average depressed, but actually suicidal and so crazy depressed that I wanted to die and had no clue why. I lost a lot of hair when I would brush it. I didn't gain weight. My worst side effect was the depression. It was unbearable to the point that I almost took my own life.. But it surely can prevent pregnancy."


"I am 21 years old and never been pregnant. I've had my paragard for about 4 months now. I did an IMMENSE about of research on IUDs. Therefore, I felt I was completely prepared for the insertion as well as the effects thereafter. I was probably more anxious for the insertion process than I needed to be. It DID NOT hurt as much as the horror stories stated online.  It hurt for about 10 seconds as my doctor was measuring, then about 2 seconds for the insertion. After that, there was a mild cramp for the rest of the day and some spotting. Tada, 99%+ efficacy. I'd say the worst part would be the longer/heavier periods and random spotting. But I'd honestly rather have that than a child I'm not ready for. Do your research and know your options! :)"


"Hello :) I was diagnosed with PCOS about 6 months ago and have recently been put onto Metformin. I have had a really good experience with this pill, it has made me feel a little rubbish to begin with but I have gotten used to it. I haven't lost lots of weight but I am currently swimming and running to help make the weight loss quicker. I am 19 years old so it was quite hard to find out that I have PCOS but I knew that it was a possibility because my mum has it. I'm hoping that it will aid in keeping the hair away from my face! After about a month on metformin I have had my first period in 8/9 months and it was one of the best feelings in the world because I was really worried that they wouldn't come back! Hoping that it keeps helping"


"I started taking trazodone 4/5 years ago after trying Prozac, Zoloft, Quetiapine and other a few other medications with no luck. It worked for me straight away. I did notice some weight loss for the first few months but I put this down to my increased mood and therefore lack of emotional eating - it was probably also because it lowered my anxiety and I felt like I had a clear mind for the first time in a long time. I took 100mg at night because of the sedating affect. I did feel groggy in the mornings but a coffee helps. I also noticed more frequent dreams but other than that I had no side effects! I'm only giving this an 8 because sadly now the medication no longer has an effect on me."


"I am coming up on my 10 year anniversary. I took chantix for the 3 months, I could not be happier. I picked my quit date 8/23 and quit 8/20, 3 days early. The only problem I had was sleeping. I worked thru it, I knew it was my only hope to quit. Thank you chantix "


"I'm only on the first week and I'm moody, and feel down a lot. I don't like it because I took birth control before and I've never felt mild depression like this before and moody. I'm also having cravings for sweets everyday, which is very unusual."


"I’ve been on zenzedi for over a year. 20 mg twice a day, brand name. It’s really changed my life. I went on adderall for 1 month to see if I liked it better, and tried Ritalin and both were garbage in comparison. This medication makes me want to get up in the morning and start working on homework. I clean, study efficiently, and just function better. In the past year my GPA has risen to above 3.0, and my critical thinking abilities have skyrocketed. Naturally, long term use of any amphetimine is scary but I see my therapist every couple months and all is okay so far!"


"So as I'm laying here reading, i'm finally realizing it's the meds & not just me. I'm 37yrs old but didn't become epileptic til 10yrs ago... they started me on Dilantin which I'm allergic to so they switched me to Keppra, I was having at least 1 episode every 3mths until I lost my mother which caused the seizures 2 really spiral out of control having at least 3 auras or seizures daily so they added Vimpat to my treatment and now I'm always uneasy, have trouble sleeping, crazy dreams & I'm like a ticking time bomb ready to snap on someone for the most simplest things smh... no patience which is causing me to seek mental therapy twice a wk... In case all you other users were not informed, this IS a narcotic that we are taking like it or not"


"I used to use Adapalene only which was very slow acting, up to 4 weeks to see results. After doing some research, I told my Doctor to give me Epiduo.
Within a day, redness and pimples had reduced dramatically.
I go through periods where I don't use the gel due to laziness and my acne comes back again. However as soon as I use it again, my skin is clear within a matter of days.
I'm not sure about how well Epiduo is for a long term acne solution but I know if you want immediate affects then use this product."


"Flecainide caused increased incidents of atrial fibrillation.  Each time I visited the doctor with increased incidents, he would increase the dosage until I finally figured out that the flecainide was the cause.  Stopped taking the medicine and the incidents decreased."


"It's saved my life. Literally been using it for 5 days now and my family and I have noticed a huge change in my skin. I've struggled with acne, zits, pimples, whiteheads and blackheads and everything else for years. A little bit of dry skin but nothing to complain about and I have not experienced any burning or redness. Couldn't be happier. My doctor recommended I use Cetaphil Oil control foam wash and Cetaphil oil control moisture so I use that twice a day (when I wake up and before I go to bed) and then apply Epiduo also before I go to bed."


"I am 39 years old and have been diagnosed with juvenile RA at the age of 15. Now my diagnose is seropositive RA. I have been on all existing meds but my problem is that they work for some time and then stop working completely. I had to wait for years to be put on biological therapy. Now, I have been taking Actemra for 1,5 year and it worked I would say between 4th and 9th month. The last six months I see that it's no more effective for me. I am again in a lots of pain and I can't function normally. I said it to my rheumatologist and she gave me Arcoxia as a NSAID to be taken and maybe cease the pain. It's not helping at all, so she said that we do a switch to another drug. Hope it would work better for me this time."


"Allergic to Morphine. After major injury accident doctor hooked up IV Toradol and it was Heaven. Could not feel anything from the nose down. Perhaps I'm overly sensitive but it was a real relief."


"Helped anxiety but major weight gain."


"I suffer from PTSD, anxiety and depression. I was given this medicine to help with focus. It reacted in my system as an 'old school' prescription diet pill and exacerbated my symptoms. Reaction included the following symptoms over a period of 4 days:  Dry mouth, feeling dehydrated, crawling skin and scalp. Moderate sinus and eye tension headaches, intense neck and shoulder tension. Sleeping issues, very focused and specific brooding thoughts of death and dying, increased racing thoughts. Blood pressure shifts, heart palpitations, easily confused and major short term memory disruption. Extreme Panic/anxiety attacks with 'shock' effects."


"I have been on this medicine for two weeks now an have already notice a difference. I have been able to sleep all night, not cry as much. My outlook on life is starting to look better. I take this along with Wellbutrin. *****Please make this affordable for everyone*****"


"I just got off depo and wanted implanon but they told me to take a "three month break" since I been on it so long. Anyways I have been taking taytulla for about three weeks. My breast are killing me. They feel like thy weight 100 pounds and are lumpy. Will update more once the shot leaves my body more and have been taking the pill longer. That's the only side effect that I am seeing so far."


"It worked 20 minutes after I took it.  I got very sleepy and the next thing I was aware of,  it was the next morning.  No horrible nightmares.  Just rest and it took the edge off of the depression during the day.  100 mgs. The best one there is."


"Accutane saved my life. Although the dryness was sometimes hard to cope with, I highly recommend accutane to those of you who have literally tried everything and nothing seemed to work. I had bad acne, and I tried every face wash, cream.... you name it... and it did not work. Until I found accutane and asked my doctor if I could try it, I was miserable. Having a clear face made me have so much more confidence. I really do owe accutane everything. Thank you so much for making my life better."


"Medicare required patients to switch from viva to globulin.  The switch for me resulted in instant disability, numerous infections. It became evident that the same dosage of viva was not equivalent to Hizentra.  Hizentra had to be increased by a factor of 1.59 of viva.  The weekly grams infused out weigh any advantage of the 20% solution."


"I was 155 pounds when I started taking Tenuate 75mg. I know it may not sound like a lot of weight to the average overweight person but I'm only 4"11 in height, so its a lot. I lost 32 pounds and went down to 123 in two and 1/2 months. I've been off Tenuate for a little over four months and have gained 10 pounds back. It's been entirely my fault for gaining it back. I have had no self control at all and have done no exercise at all. I'm lucky that its only 10 pounds and not more. Bottom line, these are great pills for weight loss but once off them you really need to put your part to keep it off. Maybe after a month of being completely off them, you should take an over the counter appetite suppressant to help slowly curb cravings and hunger."


"Way to expensive and does not work !!! Very disappointed !!"


Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline

"Just finished pylera last night and still have the symptoms as if I was still taking the meds. I'm so happy I'm finished and can't believe I got through it...it was really tough. Good luck everyone and remember it's light at the end of the tunnel"


"I've been on two types of birth control. The first type made me sick to my stomach, but Sprintec doesn't. The only time I have been sick was when I forgot a day and took two the next day."


"I take 150mg twice a day I was orignally taking twice a day for hot flushes which worked straight away and I was over joyed at not even suffering any hot flushes ( I was getting between 15 to 20 a day). However, I stopped smoking over 6 weeks ago and the Clonidine as now stopped working altogether. I am back to the hot flushes with a vengence and will need to consider HRT as I am  cannot concentrate due to the hot flushes and insomnia waking upto 4 time a night. Consquently more work is suffering."


"I have bipolar. This was brought in to control the depression. It did that too well and sent me into mania. Very irritable an constant feelling of anger. I was very scary to be around.
As for the nausea, that lasted about 2 weeks and i could live with that. From that point I started to have severe gastrointestinal issues. I have been off it for 9 months. I am still seeing GI specialists, as anything even slightly acidic causes immense pain.
If brintellix works for you, that's great.  But if you start getting stomach cramps you should run and get off the damn thing.
It has literally ruined my life."


"Let me start off by saying, yes, the bad reviews scared me at first, too. So much in fact, that I feared to even use this birth control pill. I have been using this method for 3 months now, and in all honesty, its worked fine.

Granted of course, the first week or two will be a bit rough for just about anyone. You're adding something new to your body, so you probably will feel sick, sleepy, headaches, my biggest problem was anxiety at first.

But once your body has adjusted to the pills, it really has no consequences. Just make sure you read all the information, take it the same time every day, and give it a try! I understand everyone is different, but it doesn't hurt to try! It's worked fine, and has done its job great."


"First off, you're probably reading reviews because you're looking to go on this pill or you've just recently been prescribed this pill. I was just like you a few months ago and the paranoid person that I am didn't like the reviews I was seeing but I decided to go ahead and try it. I love this pill I have no side effects and if anything it made my period better it's shorter, comes right on time when the pill changes color, minor cramps, no mood swings. I have nothing negative to say about the pill at all just take it every single day at the same time. I think it's really important to know that a lot of the people who write on here, write because they have had a bad experience with a pill and wanted to warn others about it."


"At first I loved Implanon. I thought it would be perfect, I wouldn't have to worry about a pill. Well I quickly discovered I was wrong! When I got the Implanon inserted I was still bleeding from having my son, well I never stopped. I haven't had a real period since before I got pregnant, and that was in May of 2011. I just got this removed about a week and a half ago. The 6 months I was on it I only stopped bleeding for about a week, at the most. So even though I'm terrified at the thought of having another child right now, I couldn't handle the constant bleeding, cramping, headaches, etc. Now I have finally stopped bleeding after a solid 2 and a half months. I personally do NOT recommend Implanon!"


"Worked wonderful for my mood swings, hot flashes, night sweats and sleepless nights. Used it for 4 years. Now I have been off for 2 months and can't stand the reappearance of all those nasty menopausal symptoms. I may have to go back on it."


"I have been smoke free for 3 months now and am a happy camper!     Tried multiple times to quit smoking using several different methods, Chantix included.   I have figured out that if you really are not ready, or don't really want to quit - nothing will work. You can't be badgered into quitting - you need to quit because you are ready.  I had some side effects, nausea, strange dreams in vivid colors, gas.  It was all worth it !  Took Chantix for almost 90 days.   Still have urges to light up but they pass after a few minutes.  Started smoking when I was in high school, stopped when I was pregnant then started right up again.  I will be 60 next month.  I feel if I can quit anybody who puts their mind to it can."


"So I went on this pill for my acne and irregular bleeding. At first, it made my skin break out somewhat more and I started to lose hope. I've had a rough time on the pill because I forget to take it daily but it's getting better. But after being on it for two months, my skin is totally clear. I have one zit and it's not big at all. I have so much more confidence now and I'm so happy that I stayed on it. If you are hunting about going on the pill for acne I highly recommend this brand. You will have side effects at first but trust me, it's definitely all worth it. "


"I am 58 with diagnosis received over 15 years ago.  I have tried several antidepressants and antianxiety medication with little if any relief.  Upon expressing frustration with my doctor, it was suggested to try latuda.  I am on day 8 of 20 mg.  Almost immediately felt calmer, clearer thinking, interest in my forgorgotten enjoyments.  I am in good health physically.  So far, no signs of any side affects and no weight gain at all (I gain weight easily) and gained over 20 lbs over the years using celexa and other antidepressants.  My diagnosis was changed after 14 years to bipolar 1 same doctor all these years.  I was afraid of medicines but deep depression forced me to try again. I'm happy so far with latuda. Good luck and God bless."


"I have been taking Effexor XR for several years, alternating between 37.5 mg and 75 mg when needed.  I feel better, but it still does not keep me from having attacks.  I have to take an Ativan when I have an attack to get it to stop.  I have been dealing with this for about 12 years and Effexor XR is the most effective out of Celexa and Zoloft."


"My thighs rubbed together all the time and wearing skirts or dresses or even going to sleep made me uncomfortable...applying the gel made me comfortable...no side effects.... I am happy I found this product and my skin is alot better... I used to use powder and found that my skin got worse and hurt... After using this gel my skin is so much better...as for a primer... No thanks.... I use witch hazel as a cleaner and first aide... Anyway... Once again I am so happy I found this product...."


"I was diagnosed with hypogonadism (low testosterone) about ten years ago and started Androgel. I had no problem keeping my testosterone level in the normal range with the Androgel but it never made me feel better, i.e., no libido, low energy, depression.  When I switched to Testosterone Cypionate it was like the sun came out.  My libido came back as did my energy.  I would recommend this to anyone with low testosterone and see what happens."


"I am 45 with 2 teenage sons and had heavy periods for a few years with pre-menstrual 'severe' breast tenderness and pre-menstrual headaches, so decided to investigate Mirena.  Had it inserted Oct 2014, the quick procedure was a little uncomfortable, no cramping though and I did bleed lightly for a few months, then the weight started piling on even though I was exercising and watching what I eat, it's been 5 months now of no breast tenderness, no headaches and hardly a period but the weight is really stressing me out.  I have to weigh up the good with the bad and at this stage I'm not prepared to have it removed because of 5 kilos, hopefully it balances out in the next few months as I really do love it."


"Radiation induced small bowel obstructions Minimizes severe pain of partial small vowel obstructions. But also prolongs the duration"


"Been hooked on 130mg of methadone a day for a year and a half. Was a week of hell, but better now thanks to Suboxone."


"So far I've been on Lo loestrin for about 2 months. Pros: No mood swings, no weight gain, convenient to use, no pregnancy, no nauseousness, low estrogen. Cons: Period every other week (which sucks but at least it is not a constant period. Hopefully by my fourth month my periods will be back to normal), breast tenderness every day (but not too painful) and occasional headache. I am very satisfied overall and plan to be on this pill for the next 2 years. It's great knowing the risk of a blood clot is so much lower with such a minimul amount of estrogen."


"I wrote a review yesterday, but there is limited type space and wanted to add some things. Like I said, the facial helped avoid the purging phase & I also had derma planning done where they remove facial hair which helps skin absorb products. When I use the Ziana gel at night, I use one drop to cover my whole face. The first two nights I made the mistake of using about 3 drops & it made my face red. Use a washcloth to cleanse/exfoliate-this will help the peeling, drinks tons of water, use Cetaphil lotion 30 min to 1 HR after Ziana application and you should be good to go. It's been one week & my face looks great & is hardly peeling. You can also apply more lotion to the dry areas. I pat in the lotion instead of rub to help with absorption."


"I started to take Paxil 12years ago. I was getting depressed because of my panic disorder. I have been on Xanax for many many years and my doctor added Paxil. 30mg a day in the morning. I have never had a side effect not even weight gain and I know this can cause weight gain. It works great for me for my depression and my panic attacks. Would highly recommend this drug. I am a skinny person anyway, because of my panic but I never had any side effects. Good luck all."


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"Have you ever been laying in bed with a post nasal cough, and cannot get to sleep??  Spray Chloraseptic spray at the back of your throat and numb it up...then you are able to get to sleep!"


"I took contrave for less than a week and my hands and feet started to itch and burn so bad and my lymph nodes started to swell.  Here i am a month and a half and i am still itching and my lymph nodes are still swollen and in addition, it has flared up my sarcoidosis that has been in remmission for 2 years and 3 months.  I have been in the ER twice and to numerous specialists, including an allergist.  the effects may not reverse.  PLEASE BE AWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This medication is dangerous and could continue to affect you months after stopping the medication.  I AM VERY UPSET ABOUT THIS "


"I have had the nexplanon for about 19 months. I have to admit, I "loved" it!! No period all this time and does its job.

The bad......the last 7-8 months have been horrible!! Huge mood swings, depression, anxiety, and for the past 6 months I have gained 35lbs!!! I cry every single day about stuff I would normally never cry about. At times it could be just a tear up or could go full blast, enter panic attack type crying spell. I am looking into getting it removed now."


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"I had locked my jaw in place due to my TMJ.  Lodine eliminated the inflamation & pain.  It didn't tear up my stomach like ibuprophen & a couple of other meds did."


"I have been suffering from recurrent uti's for over 20 years. I have had 5 cystoscopes,  bladder biopsies, urine cytology to determine a cause. I've been on prophylaxis antibiotics to no avail and the constant cystitis/uti's were ruining my life.

My 3rd urologist gave me Hiprev a number of months ago and it has changed my life. I have not had a uti since!!"


"Been using Androgel just over 1 month.  It has made a big difference in my desire and ability to perform.  No longer need ED drugs like Viagra, Cialis or Levitra."


"I used Tri-Luma on a dark acne scar on my face and in exactly 1 week the scar had begun to vanish and was barely noticeable."


"I've been on this same pill for about 5 years now and I would recommend it to every girl I knew if I could. At first I thought it was a little strange that I didn't get my period but I talked to my doctor and she assured me that not getting a period was normal as long as I took my pills correctly. Not having a period is fantastic and one less thing to worry about every month in my opinion. Every once in a while I'll experience some light cramps right before I finish a pack (around the time I should have my period), but other than that I love this pill! I also have not experienced any weight gain or headaches! :-)"


"Been on Effexor 150 mg now for 4 weeks having good and bad days. Still hoping this medicine is going to work for me & my generalized anxiety disorder. I do know it can take up to 3 months to fully work."


"Im a 17 year old girl and focalin was the first medication I ever used to treat my ADHD. It was the worst! Like many others, I felt extremely anxious. I also constantly would feel unattached to the world. Even worse, it didn't even help me focus! I was too busy having overwhelming feelings of anxiety to be focused. However, I wouldn't say you shouldn't try this medication as it seems to work for others. I just know that if you feel any sense of anxiety, it's abnormal. I'm on vyvanse now and I have no problems with anxiety. Just a few minor symptoms, but it works great."


"After third marina.....heavy bleeding.... normal??"


"Tried it for about two months.  It had some effect, I suppose, but the pricing is unconscionable.  Even with my insurance and the co-pay assistance, it cost me over $90 per month.  Ridiculous. I'd rather wear the pads in my underwear."


"Didn't do much for me at all, often felt sedated. Motivation is really bad. It stopped me from crying 24/7 and now I have an appetite but thats about it. Onto the next med I guess, I need the next one to be much better."


"I suffer from a very rare migraine condition called hemiplegic migraines which are neurological migraines that cause stroke like symptoms. Unlike most people, I am unable to take most medications designed for migraines since in the small print of these meds it says do not administer to those with hemiplegic migraines. I have found that Dilaudid has been a God send when I have these migraines. Just 1 shot (ratio) of 2mg of Dilaudid combined with 2mg of promethazine and it puts me into a deep enough sleep where my brain can retrigger without any rebound migraine effects. It has proven to be very successful and useful!"


"I applied Duac on my face as instructed and after 2 days of using it, I noticed that my pimples started to disappear but the problem is my whole face got swollen, itchy and red. I can't even sleep and go to school for days. So what I did is I visited my doctor again and told me that those were the side effects of the product and told me to stop using it. To relieve the stinging and redness I used an ice pack on my face and put moisturizer non stop. Luckily, after a few days the swelling and redness disappeared. Thank God my acne disappeared and since then whenever pimples appear on my face, I just applied the gel directly on the pimples."


"I have been on Lolo Estrin FE for about a year and a half now. This is my first BC pill. After taking it for the first time, I basically had what felt like severe PMS for a week or so, accompanied by cramps, general moodiness, and spotting. After that, it seemed to even out and things got better. My main complaint is that I seem to be much moodier than I've ever been in the past during my period - becoming depressed and I have almost no sex drive. I have had major breast tenderness in the first few months of taking it (feels like my boobs were getting bigger and just achy).  I've gained a little weight (4lb) but nothing unusual. But, I also can't seem to lose it, either. (I bike everyday for at least an hour and am generally a healthy eater"


"Really did work for me. No more discharge or weird smell. 14 pills, took one in the morning and one at night. Cons are I got sick on the 3rd day gone be 5th day. They are big and has a nasty taste. I did  lose my appetite which is a plus to me because it helped my shed a few pounds faster."


"I have been using Lyrica for about 2 months now. I originally quit it because I gained 7 pounds in a week.  Stopped taking it.  Could not stand the pain in my feet, outer thighs and now along my belt line.  I noticed that the weight gain seemed to be from an increased appetite. I have been able to keep the weight off by being very mindful of my hunger, or mindless eating. I am 5'10" 185lbs. Without Lyrica I don't really get hungry.  Mind is bigger than the belly when I order food.  With Lyrica I find I could eat a horse, and a cow and maybe a squirl as an after dinner snack ..LOL.  It makes me lose what ever normal appetite suppresent that I may have.  It does wonders for my nerve pain that started 6 months ago and seems to get worse without Lyrica."


"After two months on Savella, I feel like I have gotten my life back!  Like others, it hasn't really helped with the neck pain, but all of my other pains have virtually disappeared.  I did start even slower than recommended taking a full month to reach the recommended dose of 50mg 2 X day.  Side effects include brief nausea 30 minutes after I take a dose, but try to always take with food and this helps.  The sweating is bad, but not unbearable.  Will see how it goes in the summer.  "


"Does its job as a birth control.  Convenient that it is only every 3 months and it's discreet.  However,  the side effects aren't worth it.  I had mood swings, increased appetite and cravings, (which lead to a 10 lb weight gain within first 3 months), and constant bleeding for over 2 months.  Once I switched to the pill after my first shot, my appetite went back to normal, I'm acting like myself,  and the bleeding stopped immediately.

I receive free service at Planned Parenthood as a teenager so all of my birth controls are at no cost."


"I am 24 and have had a few YIs in my lifetime. I realized this morning that I was developing one and knew that I wanted to take care of it ASAP. I decided to buy the Monistat 1 and applied it around 1030am. Around 1130 I began to develop a mild itch (only slightly more so than from the YI itself) and it is slowly starting to subside and get better. The highly concentrated dosage will undoubtedly cause some discomfort for some people, however the pros of having only one dose outweigh the cons for me, personally. I did use one wipe before inserting the ovule and then used the cream immediately after."


"I’ve been taking dupixent a little over one month now and it’s already improving my life.  3-4 days in I already felt less reactive.  2 weeks in my hives were gone and my scalp and back were clear.  3 weeks in my skin feels soft again in most places and my hands a significantly less reactive (one of my worst spots). 4 weeks in I have some facial dryness, one spot in my chest, and still a little reactive spots on my hands (no longer itching me to death).  Can’t wait to see what two more months does.

I am so thankful for this medicine.  It’s a life changing experience. I’ve suffered severely the last 5 years as well as my childhood.  So pleased to know that I may not have to live in daily misery."


"After spraying into each nostril, my nose runs for 30 minutes. It's quite drying and seems to become less effective with continued use. Thought it was miracle drug initially but not so sure anymore."


"Why would u make such a awful drug plz discontinue this stuff. I know how it stops you getting pregnant you bleed every freaking day so who would have sex with you - no one.  I wanted to take the time out of my day to say this medicine sucks and I hate it.  I've gotten only 2 shots and I've been bleeding for 5 weeks . I just wanted to let u know that. Thanks for nothing."


"This seems to work pretty well, but is so hard to use I am looking for an alternative. The plastic backing usually comes off 1/2 of the patch fairly well, and the rest is a struggle. I end up with a stretched and creased patch which irritates the skin unnecessarily. Why can't they fix this? Complained about it years ago - as ha withers - but no improvement."


"I am very happy with my skin now that I have been using Epiduo consistently for about 9 months. After the first 4 months just about all of my acne was gone and now almost all of my acne scars have disappeared.

My method is: I use a Clarisonic twice a day with Eucerin face wash. Eucerin is the best product for me in terms of lotions and face washes/body washes because my sensitive skin needs something gentle that won't irritate it. Every night after washing my face I apply one pump of Epiduo evenly on my face, wait at least 10 minutes, and apply Eucerin lotion.

The reason I gave this product 9/10 is because the first few weeks of using this product the skin on my face was red, itchy and flaky. Also, I can't expose myself to sunlight."


"I realize everyone is different but I don't think the insertion could be THAT bad for anyone especially if you take a little something. The day I was scheduled to have it inserted I fell and hurt my foot quite bad (found out later it was fractured) I decided to go to the appointment anyway so she could check my foot. Anyway I was up on that table, hurt foot in a sling and still had her insert this IUD just to get it done. It was not that bad and has been amazing at making my period just a trickle now but lasts over a week very slow but no other issues."


"Famvir works the best. I have a lot less breakouts, and when one is coming on I take it and it is gone within a day. I don't have any side effects like I did with the others (headaches and breakouts). It is worth the money."


"I was on 50mg of Zoloft for the last 3 years, and it has somewhat reduced my panic attacks, but my depression has gotten much worse. My doctor suggested that I increase my dosage to 100mg, which I did. At this dosage I felt less depressed, but was much more anxious, more angry and starting experiencing manic states for the first time in my life. I do not have bipolar, so this was extremely concerning. I have been taking 3mg of Clonazepam daily with my Zoloft, but I only experience mania after increasing my Zoloft, so I can only suspect I had an adverse reaction"


"Linzess worked perfectly.  I did not have the cramping like I did using laxatives.  However, I had rapid weight gain...10 pound gain in just over a week.  I stopped taking it and weight started going down, started taking it again and the weight went back up.  I already fight my weight so I will not be able to use it.  I hate that cause it really worked great."


"I was put onto Trazadone (started on 50mg then 100mg after 2 weeks) after having 3 months of citralopram which was not working for me. The trazadone has 100% helped my sleeping as I was  only sleeping 1-2 hours per night. As for my depression it seems to helped so far, I'm still having episodes lasting 2 days to a week however these are a lot less frequent. Trazadone has helped my anxiety however I do still suffer from bouts of anxiety at least  once a week (again better than before the trazadone). Personally I think that trazadone is great for treating sleeping problems, anxiety and depression and hopefully I will see even better results the longer I take it for."


"Mirapex was prescribed on Dec. 3, 2012, for my stage II Parkinson's Disease. From the first week (0.375mg only), all but a few of my symptoms were mitigated. Only a few minor side effects, which disappeared once I went to 0.75 MG for a week. Now at 1.5 MG. Easy to take, easy to swallow. I take after I've eaten a banana or piece of bread to avoid nausea."


"I got the skyla iud inserted in March 2015. No pain what so ever just felt like period cramps nothing to cry about. But then again I've had 3 vaginal deliveries so guess I can't feel pain.  So far with skyla my hair is falling out,mood swings, weight gain. I been reading around on skyla because I'm getting scared reading everything about mirena . Everyone's body is different.  So far it's worked for me."


" I have been on this for 2 1/2 years now. I am going to have it removed because I have gained weight using it, my periods are heavier and longer with clots, I have become very moody, anxious and angry at the very slightest thing which I wasn't before. I get very terrible migraines with aura. I spoke to my doctor and she said she does not think these side effects could be due to the nexplanon. I have booked an appointment to have it removed anyway. I will see if this helps. The only good thing it does to me is it is effective in preventing pregnancies"


"My husband had been on every drug and drug combo available- nothing worked for his anger, depression and crippling anxiety. This has been a GOD-SEND! After 24 years of marriage, I finally feel like I found the loving, kind man I fell in love with. No side effects at all, much more stable moods, and soundly sleeping at night. He also takes Seroquel at bedtime."


"Thank you girls for sharing your experiences about this drug. I feel so much better now knowing I'm not the only one with "the side-effects". I was on this pill for 3 months. I used to get the Depo-Shot and I gained almost 30 lbs from that (I know). While I was on the pill: PROS: no break-outs, mild cramps, no heavy periods just spotting, bloating disappeared

CONS: my boobs hurt, no sex drive, emotionally wreck, very moody, I thought I was going crazy.

It's been a month since I got off this pill: PROS: sex drive gone wild lol & slowly getting my energy back. CONS: bloating is back, painful cramps every now and then, moody AF (still), paranoia(still), I'm one of those people who still feel "empty" inside, breakouts."


"I started on Lexapro 5mg November 2010 due to bad depression, anxiety just really bad, so went on it after seeing specialist. Upped my dosage to 10mg March 2011 and stabilized out, not up not down like normally off medicines. Back to 3 times a week exercise, no grog or eating benders anymore, lost 8 kgs (only another 6 to be back to my perfect weight) sleep better, helping me relax more in social situations as have bad GAD social, so keeping on it - no side effects - takes a while to level out so persist with it and give it a decent go."


"I've had skyla for 4 months and decided it's not for me. The insertion was the most painful experience of my life. The painful cramps I got with insertion pretty much lasted for a week. The second week of cramps weren't as bad but they were still awful, only 800mg Ibuprofen helped. It caused my periods to stop, tired all the time, some mood swings, acne and cramps. Worst part we're the cramps/the cystic acne, as time went by these worsened. Removal was quick and practically painless other than a short cramp."


"I started taking Junel 1.5/30 this week because my normal prescription was out of stock.  I felt fine at the beginning of the week.  However, today after taking the medication with breakfast this morning, I felt sudden dizziness, chest pain, and shortness of breath.  The dizziness stopped this morning, but I still have the a little bit of chest pain and shortness of breath.  I am going back to the pharmacy, ask them to reorder my other prescription and I am making an appointment with my doctor in the morning.  I want to stop taking birth control because of Junel."


"Good for knee sprain, torn tissue."


"I'm still bleeding at Week 10 post insertion...not spotting, bleeding. I have the sorest breasts all the time and talk about mood swings. 10 weeks of PMS is too long. Giving it to 3 months  then may have it taken out."


"Getting injections for 15 years with great relief. The key to Botox injections is that your neurologist uses the EMG (Electromyography) machine in order to find the nerve activity and inject the correct site. I insisted and the neurologist complied. I get my shots every three months and the doctor administers 250 to 300 units. I consider the injection pain nothing compared with the pain my neck suffers without them"


"Works great but expensive"


"My 23 year old son was diagnosed with a portal vein thrombosis.  There was no reason, and after extensive testing still unable to determine why this happened to him.  He was placed on Xarelto, and 3 months later, the thrombosis has completely cleared.  He had very minimal side effects (some oral bleeding, fatigue, occasional headache) and I was thrilled he didn't have to deal with Coumadin.  He is anxious to be done with the medication, but overall it has been pretty easy to deal with."


"Lamotrigine has been excellent for treating my seizures. Using this medication in conjunction with fycompa, levetiracetam, and Vimpat I am seizure-free.

If your medications do not get you seizure-free please consider video EEG monitoring. Only after this was I able to be treated with the right medications. An absolute life changer.

Vitamin B12 has been great to address all issues of lethargy or tiredness as a result of my meds."


"I've been on this pill for 2 years, when I first started using it is didn't see immediate change right away, but I continued to use the pill gradually and started to see great changes. I do not have break outs and I use to have extreme unbearable cramps where I could not walk nor stand, now my cramps are very tolerable and lasts for half a day with the  help of Tylenol strength. My period comes on Wednesday and is off by Friday every month. This pill is really good and I will continue to use it."


"I started Lamictal about a year ago. Nothing else worked, the medicines made me tired and sometimes worse. My family noticed a huge change in my moods and I don't nearly get angry at all. This medication is awesome! I take 400mg a day now, but I was pretty bad! I thought I was better once and stopped taking it and oh boy my family was like get back on your meds! I will never stop taking this medication again! My son has bipolar as well, I am going to ask doctor to try him on it as well! Only side effect is dry mouth."


"Cialis is a good ED med. I usually take 1/2 of a daily pill per day for three days. Then it seems to be most effective a couple of days later. I've found I need to consider both cost and side effects when deciding how much to take and how often. I am on Medicare disability so I have NO coverage and cannot use any discount coupons, however my doctor gives me sample packs of the "daily use" Cialis as I need them.
Mostly I it works, which is nice. Adding a low dose (1/2 pill) of Levitra does the rest for what is needed for sex and I notice no side effects. Good luck! Cialis can give you leg cramps if you take too much but they don't last long like some cramps."


"I have been on the shot since December 4th 2014, have had a period from January 9th 2015 to the present."


"I had Mirena inserted on Valentine's Day this year, and I love it. It's amazing to not have to worry about taking a pill everyday now that I have a 5 month old. Insertion was painless.  No cramps or dizziness or anything.  Honestly, I was more worried about the intern in the room with my OB/GYN than the insertion itself.  I do get some occasional spotting, but my periods are very light and there's no horrid cramps like I had when I was on the pill before I got pregnant.  Only downside is that the spotting occurs out of nowhere, but it's easily fixed.  I've recommended this to all my friends who have recently had children or are about to give birth."


"I had it for tendinitis. It just made it worse. Even six doctors only described more and more of it. After 4 months of using I put it away.  I still have headaches and my vains can be seen all over my body. This is poison. Never use it."


"Life changing medication!  Why I hadn't been prescribed amitriptyline years ago I cannot understand but after years of living 3 weeks bad out of every 4 in excruciating pain and the dreaded (D) I now have at least 98% better quality of life .....don't get me  wrong  I have odd days when I will have pains and to use the term my gastroentorologist used (explosions), but compared to life before ,its totally manageable .I Started  on 10mg at bed time but upped it to 20mg and this works better, no adverse side affects and I have been using about a year now. Naturally suffering from I.B.S I watch  what I eat carefully and everyone's different but for me it's really helped"


"Heart palpitations. Scarey shakey"


"Liked it because it lowered my blood sugar. Hated it because of all the side effects. Would urinate at least 2-3 times an hour constantly, was dying of thirst,
mouth dry, yeast infections were the worst I have ever had."


"Have had performance anxiety all my life. Have been trying numerous things like books, courses, speaking circles etc. Normally I would practise my presentation over and over until I knew it by heart. Conclusion is that nothing really worked and practising did not make it better. I now use propranolol 20 mg and my experience is that it brings me back to the person that I really am. Actually I'm a very good presenter, only the anxiety negatively influences this. Best medicine ever, career saver! Would highly recommend it."


"I have taken several different birth controls, and this is by far the best I have tried. My body is VERY sensitive to hormones. My doctor put me on Yaz first and it was a NIGHTMARE. They switched me to Lo-Loestrin hoping to get rid of the migraines, mood changes, and weight changes. (Yaz made me gain 8 lbs in less than 21 days- I'm an avid runner and watch my diet VERY carefully. I was having to take 200 mg. of B6 just to get my wedding band off because I was retaining so much fluid) Lo Loestrin has been great. I immediately noticed a difference in fluid retention. I have had no bloating- no PMS AT ALL- didn't have a period either though. No acne, no mood swings, NO MIGRAINES. I wish it wasn't so pricey."


"I am suffering with Arachnoiditis of the thoracic spine due to 2 arachnoid cyst surgeries. Zohydro is far superior at lowering pain levels. It also does not upset my intestines or cause liver damage. At pain reduction it is A            The best pain reliever ever. It also does not have the ups and downs in regards to pain levels that Norco's have.  It is about time that a hydrocodone only medication has been offered and I really hope that the special interest lawmakers don't get their way and this medication remains on the market."


"I cannot account for those with Bi-Polar I, but this may apply to you if you have been diagnosed with social anxiety, Bipolar II or a mild form of the disorder. On 1000mg (combined with 200mg Lamictal) I felt "far away" when talking to people. I cut back down to 500mg. I began to feel it was inhibiting my creativity; sometimes I felt "dumb." I used other drugs to combat the Depakote from holding me back. Plus drinking on it caused depression and knocked me out. My doctor should not have put me on this medication to treat me for anxiety."


"I have lost 34 pounds over the past six months with not a lot with not a lot of effort - this drug is made a big difference in my life. My appetite has decreased which is amazing to me."


"I've had a weak stream for some time, but after a recent prostate biopsy, I had extra trouble voiding.  Actually, I was just dribbling and couldn't even get up a good stream.  In the mornings I wasn't sure I would be able to urinate at all.  After one day, I noticed I was getting a little bit better flow, but it immediately causes dry ejaculation.  I took a second day and developed a headache which carried into the third day.  This morning I was so tired and lethargic I lay in bed till noon.  I decided at this point that I would get off it and see if my energy comes back.  I believe I will have to opt for surgery and get this fixed."


"I have severe osteoarthritis in both knees, and arthritis in my back, and shoulders. My doctor prescribed Voltaren because I built up a resistance to ibuprofen and Aleve. I've been in pain for so long I forgot what it was like to be pain free. A little nervous over the long term side effects, so hoping I can get the weight off so I can be medication free. Just thankful to be able to move and do things I love without pain."


"Great pill... You can definitely see it working. Recommend to anyone trying to lose weight."


"Cymbalta actually did help, but please talk to your Dr as soon as possible if you notice any changes in your vision. I was literally 2 weeks away from going blind .I was in my early 40s and developed severe cataracts in both eyes very quickly. After seeing several doctors and specialists I had them removed.One of the specialists did research and found that cymbalta was the cause, a very rare side effect but it can happen."


"So this stuff works but beware if you have sleeping issues  promise you it will only make it worse . And if you decided to stop taking this meds please I beg u go the doc so they can help lower your doeses bit by bit safely."


"I'm 21 and this is my first experience with oral contraceptives. It's only been 7 days on this pill but I'm impatiently nervous about it. I take it at 8am every morning and I get bouts of nausea all day. I'm bloated and I retain water like crazy. I've always been prone to the occasional breakout, but this cystic acne is out of control and it has made my skin very sensitive to touch. On the plus side, my sex drive is great and my mood hasn't changed much. I suppose only time will tell whether my weight and acne will sort itself out."


"I started taking Zoloft in 1993 after 5 years of intense suffering from anxiety which led to depression. I had relentlessly recurring unpleasant thoughts that I could not control, starting from just a moment after I'd wake up in the morning and continuing all day, leaving me exhausted. The demands of my first professional job and impending marriage broke me and I finally agreed to use medication. I went on 50mg and after 3 weeks it felt like a miracle occurred. I put my troubles behind me and immediately got on with life. I still had breakthrough anxiety and had lots of supplemental meds over the years, such as Buspar and Trazodone, and Zoloft to 75,100,150 mg. I settled on 100mg 10 years ago. I use Clonazepam rarely when it gets intense."


"I am on the second week of taking Contrave. I am a college basketball player and have put on much weight this year and seemed to not be able to lose any. The first week using this medicine I lost 10 pounds with exercise and eating healthy. I have not had much side effect so far. I hope this medicine can work for you."


"I was a daily drinker for over 10 years and have been to 4 rehabs and AA.  I just started taking Campral today and have completely lost the desire to drink.  I can't explain why or how, I just simply don't crave or even want a drink.  I finally feel like I can actually live without obsessing over drinking.  I highly recommend this to anyone who is struggling with alcohol."


"I've been a smoker for over 10 years now and also a heavy drinker (boarder line alcoholic) I've tried every way possible to quit with no success until chantix. It's only been a week but I have zero interest in smoking. I have had a few side effects: I'm extremely nausea if don't eat before hand, weird  dreams, slight irritability/anxiety, constipation, and a good amount of loss of concentration (forgetting to complete simple daily tasks at work.) However, I feel over all great the withdrawal is so minimal the thought of smoking makes me sick and a plus is I have zero interest in drinking either! One BIG suggestion is this medication really really works wonders but you have to want it and make the change."


"It was like a wonder drug at first. Then, even though I went up to the maximum dose of 60 mg, I can no longer tell I am even taking it.  I stop it - then start it back up - still no help. It's just no good anymore."


"I had back surgery and I also have fibromyalgia. I have tried other pain killers and none of them really worked so for 6 years I lived in pain not having a very good outlook on life I ended up in the hospital. They put me on Dilaudid and my life has improved so much I cannot believe it."


"I was prescribed 100mg of trazadone and it made me feel so sick and dizzy to the point I couldn't function. I couldn't stay on it for more than a week. It didn't help my depression at all."


"I love that I only have to think about my birth control twice a month. It's easy to use. That being said, after about six months of use, I realized that I was noticeably more anxious, depressed, and emotional. Where I've had problems with anxiety before, I more frequently have panic attacks, a rapid heartbeat, and a tight chest. I find it hard to fall asleep at night, and hard to get out of bed in the morning. Maybe the worst part is that I have a very low libido. There will be times when I do have a desire to have sex with my SO, but my body doesn't respond or tenses up quickly. Otherwise, I don't think about intercourse nearly as much as I used to."


"Valtrex works wonders. As a 20 year old college student, exam time usually involves catching a cold and high stress, and the perfect formula for cold sores. Last night I started feeling one start to pop up around 8pm. I got home around 9:30pm and popped two 1 gram pills of Valtrex.

At 9:30am today I got up and took two more. The cold sore did bubble up some but never got swollen, nasty and red. Its 5:30 pm now and its almost completely gone! Without the Valtrex, I would be sporting a disgusting throbbing blister for a couple days followed by a week of waiting for a scab to heal. I'll take the 24 hour cold sore over that any day. Please, if you suffer from these painful, embarrassing cold sores, try to get a prescription."


"I am on my 3 months pack but all she sudden I won't stop spotting 12 days straight so far, my first 2 packs were just fine"


"With a rough family life, it's hard to know if this drug is working to its full potential. I've been taking lexepro for almost three months now, and I can hardly tell a difference. I don't really think of suicide anymore, but happy? Is anyone truly happy? Maybe it's just my situation at the moment that brings out my pessimistic side, but I don't feel much different at all."


"I have experienced no weight gain and after one month of spotting I have not had a period at all since then."


"Primary related symptom was mild cognitive impairment: memory in particular, almost entirely episodic memory (autobiographical memory: stuff that's happened to you, including events, names, etc.) & short-term memory. Thought I was developing Alzheimers. Severe enough to derail career, finally lost ability to work.
Amantadine effects: built slowly, subtle but noticeable improvement in memory over 6 month period. Huge improvement after 2 yrs. Problems remain in calibrating decline & improvement; I've certainly improved some functionality enormously: can remember day-to-day events, plans, commitments; can remain aware of what I'm doing, keep up focus; can multi-talsk (limited but definite) so I can interrupt & resume interrupted activities..."


"I had to take doxy when I went to Laos to prevent malaria. When my doctor was prescribing my medication, he noticed that I had pretty bad acne and he mentioned that doxy helps to clear it up. I have had no side effect over the 13 or 14 days that I've been using it, and when I got back from Laos, my skin was honestly so much better. I actually expected it to be worse due to the sanitation levels there, but it's smooth, its less red, the pimples are leaving my face, and honestly it has been a godsent for me. The only problem would be how to get more and if I should stop, because I don't have a dermatologist and I don't really want to continue on antibiotics for a long time."


"I lost 30 pounds in less than 3 months with this drug, a sensible diet and exercise.  I had started and quit a few diets before taking this medicine because I never felt satisfied after a small meal and I always wanted to snack.  The first day I took it, I was shocked at my lack of interest in food.  I would eat, but not with the same vigor and certainly not the same quantities.  I noticed my mood was improved and that I had the energy to do things, including obsessive cleaning of my house.  After several weeks of taking it, the medicine didn't seem as strong to me; however, my new eating and exercise patterns were established.  Good diet starter but not a permanent solution."


"Seems to help with the infection, which I thought was internal hemorrhoids but became a mass of bacteria under the skin. I think it was able to block further infection from occurring. Always get a little dizzy from this medicine but it works."


"I had taken Buspar after my initial diagnosis and it had actually made it far worse. After switching to Lexapro, I can make it whole chunks of time (mostly three to four weeks) without having panic attacks. All the women and most men in my family suffer from generalized anxiety disorder and we're all on Lexapro with various dosages. My sister is in treatment for Hepatitis and those medications cause her anxiety and depression to worsen but Lexapro has helped. I also get strange problems with my vision and my ability to think clearly and problem solve when I'm in withdrawal from it (Our pharmacy sometimes screws up and I have a three day period of in refills)."


"My first experience w/botox for neck pain/w migraines did not go well. A year later Dr convinced me to try again; migraines gotten worse. So had a series of injection of botox done only in neck area about 8 days ago. Yes I'll admit haven't had a migraine but the neck/muscle pain intolerable, such a stiff neck, hurts to move it, weakness in left arm down to hand. Hard to hold head up or turn. Muscle relaxers don't help, heating/cold pads don't help, already on pain meds no relief. Moving head exercises only cause more pain. Driving me crazy to b in so much pain and discomfort. Hoping it goes away soon or is this the trade off?"


"Literally could only tolerate it for three days before removing it. Was getting headaches, couldn't sleep, had an anxiety attack out of nowhere and the brown discharge was gross plus it made my vag sore and itchy. I guess it's one of those things that you really like or just can't stand. If it works for you run with it but if you have symptoms from what I've read be prepared to have those symptoms for at least a month. Can't say it doesn't do it's job but are the side effects worth it?"


"I have just recently started taking the birth control Tri- Sprintec. I'm going for my 3rd week on it and so far I love it. I haven't had any change of mood, nausea or spotting. I haven't had any sexual relation yet while I've been on it so I can't really say how good it works at keeping me not pregnant. I will be definitly be doing an update. But so far in love love love it."


"I took this pill after I had my daughter. The only thing it was good for was preventing pregnancy and little to no cycle. I had NO SEX DRIVE, I was moody, always crying, gained weight, depressed, etc. Literally a week after I got off I felt like a new normal person again and  I've  dropped the weight. I won't be taking again. Almost ruined my relationship"


"I have had intense panic attacks when talking to a bunch of people, giving presentations and explaining myself to strangers. When giving presentations, there have been instances when i felt really embarrassing and humiliating due to panic attacks. My heart pounds like hell and my body is no more in my control with very narrow and blurring vision and shortness of breath. I checked my heartbeat once before presentation and it was 165-175 bpm. For the record, my bpm while running stays somewhere between 150-160 bpm.

After taking a 40mg propanolol before 2 hours and 40mg before 1 hour (total of 80mg as i didnt know whether ot would work or not), i was very calm and in control and no more heart pounding, no more shortness of breath."


"I've had this in for around five months now , when I first got it in I bled so bad for the first two weeks I became anemic , the bleeding stopped eventually but my period were very irregular and random  I didn't bleed for around three months but I just got my period and I have the WORST cramps nonstop I feel nauseous and its never been like this before  it also made me gain a lot of weight, other than that its very easy insertion and you don't have to worry about it unlike the pill or other birth control methods  but I don't know how I'm feeling about it now"


"I had stress related psoriasis. I went through a ton of medication's. Finally my dermatologist put me on halobetasol propionate 0.05%, hydroxyzine and an anti-fungal pill; then an antibiotic. I went through a year of fighting this on my hands and feet. I worked a public job where my hands were in contact with people, food and drinks; so you can imagine I had to take an extended vacation. I still have recurring bouts with it and always will. So for some of us, we will just have to live with it and take all this medication I guess. I myself find it hard to believe how people react to you when you have this problem."


"Dose is two 36mg every 12 hours. Plus breakthrough meds. The xtampza doesn't last the full time so I've found that switching to 1 pill every 6 hours DOES WORK because there is a steady stream of meds plus the breakthrough as needed. Hope this will help."


"This medicine takes my pain away. This is one of the best."


"I having been using Epiduo for over a year now and I haven't had any bad experiences with it. I had mild acne and this cleared it up really quickly. Now the only acne I get is hormonal and I put the epiduo on at night, almost using it like a spot treatment and the spots are already almost gone the next morning. It comes in a fairly small bottle and I have to get a refill every few months it seems which is the only downside."


"I've used Lexapro for several years before starting on Cymbalta around 10 months ago. My anxiety is under much better control and the sexual side effects are significantly less pronounced. Take twice a day, 30mg in the morning and 60 mg at night."


"Dulera works great and I have noticed it has improved my breathing by 100%. It seems to work better than my rescue inhaler. Down side of it is that I have gotten infections in the tonsils and sinusitis. Also I've been having blood clots in my mucus and when I cough I phlegm I notice it's a dark brown reddish color. Frequent migraines and insomnia some nights.  Feeling of unconsciousness when laying down."


"I have been on Generess FE for about 5 months.  This is after having my first child and so far, it's pretty good.  My periods have become very light (almost just spotting) and short (2 days on average) and not enough for a tampon, just a light pad is needed.  I have noticed some nausea, but it's also flu season!  Overall, it's a good pill with minimal side-effects."


"Not sure how everyone is paying so much for this medication...I got my first prescription filled for free and then $35/month after that.  I don't even have what I would consider to be good insurance.  Then I found a coupon on their website to get it filled at the pharmacy and it's back to $0 copay.  You can't beat that!  As far as how it is working, so far, so good.  It's been 5 months now and haven't had any side effects...I can see when I started using it; my toenail is improving and new growth looks pink and healthy.  It hasn't eliminated the ugliness of the part of the nail that had already been destroyed by fungus so I will wait the 12-18 months for it to grow out.  I def recommend!!"


"I took this for social anxiety disorder. During my time on clonazepam, I felt like I could go out and do things and enjoy things to a higher degree, and not feel afraid that others might judge or criticize me. Overall, I felt calmer as a person. Sadly, it is expensive and I am not on it anymore and the severe anxiety has come back."


"I was on Microgestin Fe 1/20 for about eight months. The first few months were alright and normal, typical birth control stuff. Out of nowhere, I realized I would find myself crying over absolutely nothing, have these awful mood swings, and had ZERO sex drive. Finally fed up with it I went to my gyno and they switched me to Apri. I've been on Apri for a week and I feel 100x better than I did on Microgestin and I have a sex drive back!!"


"I had nexplanon and was irregular. Took tests once when I I'm pregnant. Tests showed negative"


"I got liletta inserted six days ago. I would rate the pain for the insertion 6/10 but it wasn't that bad. I didn't feel them hold my cervix but the measuring and the insertion were reasonably uncomfortable. I felt super crampy the rest of the night but woke up the next morning feeling normal. Have spotted just a little. Tomorrow is will be fully effective. It's already much easier than remembering to take my pill every day. No other side effects."


"I was prescribed four 500mg pills to take at one time. My gyno highly recommended that I take them with food, because it would most likely upset my stomach. I weigh 95lbs soaking wet, and I'd never taken antibiotics before, so it seemed like a rather harsh treatment, but I took the medication as directed.

I took it around 10pm, an hour before I went to sleep. It made me very drowsy right away. I woke up around 5am with the most horrendous nausea imaginable, and I started vomiting an hour later. The nausea and vomiting stayed for a couple of days. I developed a fever and had chills. Other side effects I experienced: stomach cramps, diarrhea, mouth sores, that metallic taste in my mouth, extremely dark urine."


"I was on 30 mg for GAD and insomnia.  After a month or so, I became so hyper and my insomnia went from only sleeping a few hours every day to having days of no sleep. Ativan, which had always helped me sleep, no longer worked. My thoughts were scattered, often terrifying so it was good they were brief I guess (it "cured" the anxiety, as I couldn't worry about something before the thought of it was just gone), I couldn't focus, became unable to work at all. I was weaned off about two weeks ago, still can't function at all. I am a bit better now than when on it, but far worse than I was before. I wish I never touch this stuff, I feel like I will never get my life back again, certainly never my career."


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"I developed anxiety over a couple months and would eventually not leave my house or my bedroom.  I was not sleeping and could not eat either.  OB did blood tests and told me I was premenopausal and prescribed Zoloft.  It has been a miracle for me.  I have experienced no side effects whatsoever and have been taking it for a year.   Did not want to have to rely on meds but I don't know how I would be without it."


"I have had pain in my back and leg going on 5 years, I was perscribed Lyrica Thursday, by Saturday I was feeling so much better. The only problem I have is the expence. I also have other medicine I have to take."


"My doctor recommended this to me and I read up on it. Was not prepared for the 'mini labor ' that accompanied the insertion. Cramping and spotting started immediately and continued till one evening when I bled so heavily that I felt I'll pass out. On an examination next day the IUD has dislodged and was in my vagina.Getting a speculum in with all that bleeding made it worse . I would not recommend this to anyone."


"I agree with those who say Celebrex has improved quality of life.  I joked with my doctor that Celebrex is the only "anti-depressant" that ever worked for me. Chronic pain is depressing.  I have been on this medication for over a decade and my joints still move with ease - and without disabling pain. I am grateful."


"I replaced my Zoloft for depression for Cymbalta to treat fibromyalgia and depression on the advice of my pain specialist. It has been a God send for the fibromyalgia, I feel so much better in that respect. Still have minor bouts occasionally but much improved. Wasn't sure it worked better than the Zoloft for depression so asked him if we could increase it from 60mg to 90mg. He wasn't comfortable with that. I threw the idea past my new psychiatrist (I have bipolar) and he said the 60mg is an adequate dose. So. I guess all in all I'm pretty pleased with the results I am having. I have been on Cymbalta for several months. It started working quickly and I have not suffered any ill-effects. I wish it could work this well for everyone."


"There was no pain at the injection site.  Both my boyfriend and I received the shot and had close to the same experience, except I have been having extreme vomiting, after 2 weeks of getting the shot.  We both experienced a severe headache starting within 30 minutes of receiving the shot that lasted about a day and a half, followed by severe diarrhea that is still going on, three weeks from the time of injection with nausea.  He is having lots of muscle aches still, while I'm having severe pain up one of my legs near the hip.  Neither of us had problems or sickness before the shot that would indicate it was something other than the shot."


"I was prescribed this medicine to help with my Rosacea. Just like others, the initial response was amazing. Face looked pearly white. I used it for about 3 days, mornings only and a tiny drop. All of a sudden, on the 4th day, I'm sitting at work and begin to feel this tingly feeling in two parts of my face. I looked at myself in the mirror and couldn't believe my eyes. The two areas were swelled up ,so bright red it was almost purple!  Swelling did not subside until the next day. This medication was very expensive, I will be calling them to try to get my money back. I shouldn't have filled the prescription, I just got so excited when the sample worked, was afraid the pharmacy may take a long time to fill the prescription."


"Love this. I switched from a combined pill because of migraines, and will never go back. I haven't had a single period on it, which my doctor has informed me is completely normal on this pill. I have not experience mood swings, weight gain, or changes in my skin. The only (slight) drawback of not having a period each month is not knowing for sure that you are not pregnant. For someone like me who is predisposed to anxiety, this can be stressful."


"I have been on Narvasc 5mg for about 4 months.  It doesn't control my blood pressure for the 24 hours and my pulse constantly stays elevated.  I have swelling in my feet and ankles and I'm tired all the time. I get flushing sensations and ringing in my ears sometimes.  Also feel dizzy at times and have dry mouth. All these medications are horrible. We have no choice but to suffer if we take them or not take them.  "


"I've been on junel fe for 4months and this is my 3rd period. The first month taking it was ok until I got my period. I swore that I was dying! I've had bad periods before the pain and the flow that I had completely topped what I thought was pain. My flow was extremely heavy. I couldn't eat and when I did I couldn't keep it down. I was taking hot showers using heating pads and still nothing worked. I broke out all over with acne and i have only ever had 1 or 2 pimples in my life at the same time. I had the worst back and leg pain of my life! Thank god for Ibuprofen800. Happily I will say since then no pain ,4day period,and light. And things are going great. It's a dark tunnel but there is light at the end."


"I love this thing! I've NEVER had a problem with it! Had it for three years and about to put another one in. Birth control is tricky and it's not for everyone! I have a high metabolism and have never gained any weight with it! Stopped having periods after about eight months also! Greatest thing ever! "


"3 1/2 months into taking Contrave. I have Graves' disease and zero thyroid function which has up until now made weight loss impossible. My starting weight was 287lbs and I'm now at 249lbs! My appetite is suppressed enough that I find I eat smaller portions and it allows me the control to eat incredibly healthily. I am exercising but it varies drastically from 1 hour of crossfit a week to 4 hours depending on my schedule. My energy and mood feel elevated and the only side effects I have experienced are feeling a little spacey. One other issue is that because I have the appetite and control to eat "clean" if I do eat anything too rich or fatty or simply too large a portion I feel nauseas and get sick. Contrave is saving my life."