"I took this to stop abnormal bleeding. Was only supposed to take it for 7 days, then go back to the doctor. Literally on day 2 I quit and couldn't do it anymore. I spent 2 hours having a panic attack and crying in my bed in the middle of the night for no reason whatsoever. Made me so sad, so miserable and depressed. I thought the mood swings would kill me. This was from TWO PILLS. I would rather die than live my life so unhappy. I'm not exaggerating. The mood swings were not something I can handle. Wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy."


"Have taken only for two days but seems to have helped. Have a L4 L5 problem and after a recent flair up this was prescribed. Seems to have helped to speed recovery."


"I have a hiatal hernia and GERD and this has been the only medicine that allows me to eat and keep it down. I can tell when I forget my pill."


"So after having my second child and finishing nursing I was having major cramping the week of my period. Not debilitating, but extremely uncomfortable. My obgyn recommended seasonique more for hormone control than for birth control. I tried it and absolutely loved it for the 65 days. Then my period started earlier than I'd anticipated, but no big deal, right? I'm currently on day 18 of my period. Aside from the cramps and some genera moodiness my periods before lasted 4 days and weren't a big deal. I've now bought stock in tampax and Kotex. It'll lighten up and then wham! Called my doctor and she's switching me back to loestrin which previously did nothing to help with the cramps and moodiness, but at this point I'll take it!"


"Been on it for apprx 20 yrs for Gad which results in episodes of depression. Works better than first 2 drugs incl Paxil. If your anxiety is really bad like mine - you just live with side effects. Tried to go off few yrs ago - ok for few months then panic anxiety attacks - so back on med. Mostly on 10mg but range 5-20. Generic version avail in Canada - very affordable."


"I did my first shot 10 days ago, side effects were the worst I've ever experienced on a medicine....extreme nausea, headache, vomiting and the diarrhea was extreme and very bad smelling with bad smelling sulfur like burps. I thought maybe I caught a bug, but after reading others side effects I'm sure it was the shot. My husband is totally against me taking it again and I'm now agreeing with him. Yeah my sugars went down because I couldn't eat for almost 9 days and nausea medicine didn't help at all. You lose weight because you can't eat. I was really hoping this would help because I don't want to go on insulin. I finally took something for the diarrhea and am feeling almost normal again."


"Horrible.  I started on 5mg.  I didn't have any side effects until week 2.  I started to have worse anxiety and depression.  I often felt like driving my car into the river or throwing myself down the stairs.  I never had any feelings of harming myself until I started taking this med.  My dr told me to go up to 10 mg and after 3 days of this I was doubled over in pain.  I refused to continue taking it, and tapered off, 5 mg every 2 then 3 days and then I stopped. I would not recommend this to anyone."


"I'm on day 10 and the 1 mg pills do upset my stomach, some days worse than others. I sleep okay but am up beat after I take the pills. I've been coming home to take a nap, which I never did before. I'm down from a pack a day to 6. I had a cigarette 13 hours after my last one today. Broke out in a sweat. Didn't enjoy the smoke. Here's hoping I can beat this sooner rather than later. Mornings are my downfall but I'm taking this one day at a time."


"I have gout in my big toe and when it flares up this medicine is my best friend within a day or 2 my pain is gone."


"This handy little device is great for vacation or just the diabetic on the go."


"A very effective drug. State of mind important. Stress diminishes effect."


"Today was my first day on mydayis 50mg. I was taking vyvanse 50mg but it was only helping for about 4-5 hours then wearing off. Today I could really tell the difference in my concentration/ focus and my energy; it was much better. I did however feel tired about an hour to two hrs after taking it but then got  motivation after that for the remainder of the day. Like I said my focus was better I wasn’t running around my house like a crazy woman starting a ton of tasks and finishing none. I was able to get things accomplished pretty easily today. I am remaining hopeful that mydayis will continue to work for me."


"All I have to say is Wow! this is like taking Red Bull as an anti-depressant. So far so good, I just hope this feeling lasts and side effects do not kick in."


"Well it started off with me taking some kinda meds and now I got an YI I have been in pain for like 4-6 days before. I just thought it was from having sex but then I asked my mom n she recommended the 1 day preloaded syringe thing so i got that I injected it last night bout 9pm and so for its still painful n swollen but its not burning or itching too bad so its now 9 am and I'm hoping it works and clears up.in the next couple of days ill repost anything else but so far so good it was super easy to inject I'd suggest a panty lined or thin pad just for leakage crew is very thick n oily."


"I took my first phentermine this morning, a 37.5mg tablet. I got the dry mouth later in the day, but still felt some hunger pangs. I probably haven't eaten as much as I should have today either. I've noticed a little more energy, but still took a short nap at 4:30 PM. That's probably because I felt motivated today and walked 1 mile, then later on rode my bike for 11 miles, which really wore me out.

My weight yesterday was 316lbs an all time high. I'm looking forward to becoming much lighter. I should be around 175 pounds. I have a long way to go."


"This is now my fourth month on Accutane. I had moderate acne on my T-zone (chin, upper lip, nose and forehead). But I had terrible acne on my back, chest, shoulders and upper arms. It was so embarrassing, I was so worried about what shirts I could wear that I could wear my hair up. Shirts that were to short on my arms or v-necks. I hated it and its so bad on your self esteem. I tried everything, topical creams, face washes and antibiotics. NOTHING WORKED. I visited my dermatologist and he prescribed me Accutane. At first I was very skeptical with all the pregnancy tests, blood tests and the whole I pledge system. After three weeks my face was so clear, my back, chest and shoulders were so clear except for some scarring."


"I got pregnant with this. Don't think it can't happen."


"I started having back pains after I took Actonel pills"


"It really works!! Ive got cold sores twice before, the first outbreak was in the middle of my bottom lip and the corner of my mouth- at the same time!! It was so bad I still have a faint scar!! The second one was bad as well. This time by the time I felt the burning tingle and ran to the bathroom mirror there were already 2 tiny blisters!! I got Abreva immediately, but all reviews and directions say get it BEFORE the first blister shows. Well it didn't make the 2 tiny blisters I already had disappear (I normally have a cluster of 10+) but it made it so there was NO redness & it stopped any new blisters. Normally it takes 1-2 weeks to heal, I'm on day 3 and I'm amazed! Its expensive, but its 110% worth it"


"I love fioricet - works really well.  but my dr wants to change my prescription to tramadol. Anyone else have similar experience?"


"I started taking Contrave on March 27th and gradually stepped up my doses to the maintenance dose (2 pills 2x/day). Right now, as of 6 weeks on the medicine I've gone from 200 to 186 and am very pleased with the results. It doesn't diminish the joy of food when I"m hungry, but I'm just not thinking of food all the time, which is a huge help. Also, I've 100% cut out any snacking between meals."


"I experienced too many side effects -- constant nausea, itching, & weight gain."


"I am still having Raynaud's attacks, but this medication helps me recover faster from my attacks.  Unfortunately it gives me horrible headaches but I have to outweigh the good to the bad, and this medicine is helping me."


"I have experienced horrible panic attacks and anxiety my whole life but went unnoticed until a major breakdown this summer. I was unable to sleep, had panic attacks at work and could barely function. I had thoughts of doom and my emotions were out of control. The anxiety lead to depression and it felt like my life was spinning out of control.  I have since sought help and am doing great on 10mg of Lexapro and 1 mg Klonpin for anxiety. My moods are also better, worrysome thoughts are under control.  I highly recommend this medication to anyone suffering from anxiety and depression."


"I have not been taking Zoloft for very long but for the little time I have been on it, it has truly made a difference in how I handle stressful situations.  I am calmer about situations that I generally get angry about and the headaches I use to have have decreased dramatically."


"I took phentermine and counted carbs, exercised, lost about 30 lbs, but after 5 or six months, no changes. Dr said stop. My weight had been creeping back up About a year later (or more) & I decided to try finishing the bottle, it was expiring. 37.5 mg, x 38 days, lost another 4-5 lbs. It has taken me  4 weeks to get reapproved from insurance. Had anyone else had success after stopping when it no longer works then starting again?"


"Started this month, get headaches and am tired.  Had a liver transplant in July 2014, and have had recurring acities, getting tapped 2 x week.  It has almost stopped.  Keeping fingers crossed.  Very expensive, thank God for tricare."


"I too can attest the same thing every one has said.  It is the best cold sore medicine on the market.  It will cut the outbreak time to a few days, opposed to the 2-3 weeks.  Unfortunately, I was blown away this week at the retail cost of this prescription.  I have been using this medication for over 15 years and my insurance has always covered it.  The most being $40 for the small tube.  Now, my new insurance does not cover it, and I found the price at the pharmacy is charging is $795.  I cannot pay this price and the coupon on the internet only offers up to $45.  I feel screwed/gauged by this pharmaceutical company (New American Therapeutic) who purchased the rights to this medication in 2010 by Norvatis. No generic is available."


"I have to honestly say that my prescribed drug works for me. I do not experienece the excessive anger, compulsive highs and excessive OCD. I was never a really depressive person but was not able to think clearly thus making poor decisions. I tried several anti-depressants for many years which caused all kinds of medical imbalances. I came across lamictal when I went "cold turkey" off lexapro and almost commited suicide. That was the darkest moment of my life. Now, I am happier and balanced. I never knew life could be this good. I also eat right, limit cocktails, exercise and get good rest to aid in my balanced lifestyle."


"I started taking phenyermine 15 mg on 6/5/2015 for 3 days then I was increased to 30mg. I started out weighing 197lbs, as of today 6/14/2015 My weight is 186lbs. I couldn't believe I had loss 11lbs in 9 days. The only problems I experienced were dry mouth ( drink plenty of water ) and insomnia. The insomnia was bad, so I started taking the medicine earlier. I was able to sleep better. I will be on this medicine for 4 months, let's see what happens. Will keep you posted.

P.S. I realized that I'm constipated as well."


"I began Levora to help control my migraines that are caused by a significant drop in estrogen on or right before my period.  Although they worked for the migraines, I started to notice symptoms like extreme moodiness, crying, frustration, etc within the first month but figured my body was just getting used to it since this is the first birth control I've been on.  Three months later it got worse and I also had problems with water weight, a huge increase in acne, and terrible dry spots all over my face.  The emotions got so bad it was affecting my relationship so I had to stop."


"I sweated having to do this due to my husband's procedure 2 years ago and for what I had heard. All in all not bad. The
Suprep was pretty bad tasting. Sickenly sweet but not as bad as I had anticipated. The stuff my husband used just 2 years ago was much worse tasting and much more volume. I do admit that I didn't dilute the stuff to a full 16oz. I just chugged it down with a water chaser (to equal 16oz total) and then drank the required 2-16 oz bottles of water almost immediately. The first dose took about an hour and 15 minutes to work. There was a definite feeling to go but I had pleanty of time to make it to the toilet. About 30 minutes later the majority of it was done and I felt comfortable leaving the bathroom."


"I have had Mirena for a little over a year now, got it about 8 weeks after my daughter was born. Since I was already prone to Ovarian Cysts and it's a possible side effect, they are worse now. I used to have a very high libido and now I could care less. Honestly I can't even get in the mood.  I have no interest what-so-ever in sex. It seems as though I am still as moody as I was when I was pregnant. Lately I have been getting sick frequently not sure if there is any relation. BUT besides that I LOVE my Mirena, can they just make a low estrogen one? That would be GREAT!"


"I took Jardiance for over 2 years. I lost weight on it without dieting. I had a yeast infection for 2 months. I told my physician I needed a break from it. I went back to Glimeperide and immediately started to gain weight. My yeast infection cleared within days of stopping Jardiance. In the mean time, I found out some much needed advice on the internet how to avoid all the infections while taking Jardiance. If you use a baby wipe to clean yourself after you urinate, the glucose will not be around to cause the UTI's and yeast infections. I went back to Jardiance. So far, I have not had reoccurring infections."


"I was having erectile dysfunction problems with my new partner, tried Cialis to no effect then was prescribed 100mg Viagra. Although expensive it was well worth it! I now get erections like I did when I was 20 (I'm 47)!. If you have erectile dysfunction get to your doctor, and get them prescribed, YOU WON'T REGRET IT!"


"I was originally put on this to boost my poor appetite----and accidentally changed my life for the better!  I sleep through the night, don't have that drugged feeling, I don't get road rage or stress anymore but can still fully feel all human emotions when pressed, including anxiety and anger.  Just on a more normal scale.  "


"I have had a knee problem for almost a year now - going through regular fluid build up. Went through drainage, cortisone shots, then synvisc - knee keeps swelling. Finally they did MRI and ordered orthoscopic surgery. The doctor who will be doing the surgery put me on Mobic to reduce swelling and the knee has felt the best it has felt in almost a year. Ironic - this is two weeks before surgery. I have been on other anti-inflammatories before and this one worked."


"Had Mirena twice. First time it rejected, 2nd time I had it in for 2 years. Insertion was painful, they manually opened my cervix to place it. Hurt so bad. Was depressed, mood swings, no sex drive, painful sex, cyst on ovaries, it migrated and was extremely painful being removed. Cant forget hair loss, lost a ton of hair! Came out in clumps... but never had a period!"


"This medication is cheap which is why they recommend it so much since it saves the insurance companies a bundle. My BP didn't move at all. Side effects include left shoulder pain. Loss of hair, eyesight going bad due inflammation of the cornea, weakness, tiredness to the point of delusion. The doctor had be go from 5 to 10 mg and that made everything worse. Three days after stopping it my shoulder pain went away and so much energy returned. my mother was put on it from her doctor and had similar results. After she stopped taking it she no longer needs her walker. I'm 63 and she is 88 going on 29."


"I have had rheumatoid arthritis now for about 4 years, mainly in my neck and shoulders. I'm a school teacher and it would be excruciating to raise my arms to write on the board. I'm also a musician with allergies. A year ago last spring I decided to get an allergy shot to reduce my allergy symptoms before a performance and was astonished to experience that my rheumatoid arthritis pain literally left my body. I didn't attribute the regression to the Kenalog but while talking to my doctor she made the relationship.  The Kenalog shot for allergies was suppose to be good for a year. A year later my arthritis started to seep back into my neck and shoulders.  I went back to the same allergy doctor and got exactly the same shot and my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms left again. My life has changed tremendously."


"pretty radicle pill - my boobs went from an A to a DD no weight gain and I seem to be a lot happier now I love this pill!!"


"My daughter is 9 and has been switching through several stimulant ADHD medicines for 2 years. She can't sleep at night without a sedative and she weighs 65 pounds, at almost 10 years old because she just can't eat. She would literally eat something small for breakfast and nothing for the rest of the day, most hopeless feeling watching your child starve and refuse to eat. We are switching to this and Vyvanse, from clonidine and Concerta. It's only her fist day, but she ate 3 FULL meals today, we are hoping to get her down to just this medication, but you can't just pull her off the stimulants. I'll be sure to post and update how happy I am with it several times to see how it progresses. After reading here I am very hopeful."


"I was given 5mg-28 day  cialis by my doctor as I've had a few concerns about my sexual desire and ED over the past 12 months. My wife and I are trying for our first child, and the pressure to perform in those few days of the month has been playing on my mind. After taking a pill at 10pm Friday night, I was woken up a few times during the night with a strong erection. Come Saturday morning my wife was pleasantly surprised by a rock hard erection. For the first time in ages I haven't had to think about if my erection Will stay strong during sex, the urge and strong erection is now lasting all day and I can't be happier. I don't want to be dependant on the drug but I had given me a huge amour of confidence."


"Doryx 150mg tablets very well tolerated - minimal gastrointestinal disturbance which could be alleviated by taking a good pro-biotic."


"I took this for 7 days 750 mg. Insomnia hit the first 2 nights. I awoke with achy shoulders and neck, next day shoulders and hips, next day hips and knees. It was not the knee bones but tendons around it so swollen I could not squat. At 63 and active I felt like I was 100. Hands were swollen, neck muscles were unbearable and knees and hips, mostly knees after the 7 days hurt terribly. I have finished the medicine but 10 days later my knees are still not back to norm. I am trying to function normally but my knees operate only about 65%. I can only hope this will pass. I was taking this med with the thought I might have an infection in my lungs but this for me did not help my lung issue. Lisinopril and penicillin are allergens as well. BEWARE"


"I'm so grateful I finally found this pill for my Endometriosis (stage 4) . I feel like I have my life back. It has allowed me, after 3 major surgeries & years of painful hormones, to remember what it feels like to *not* be in pain/discomfort all the time. I use Zenchent continuously in with the arm implant Nexplanon (implant alone wasn't enough). Between the 2 I do not have any bleeding, nor endo symptoms (mostly intestinal & ovarian when they're bad), nor any bad side effects - no tender breasts, decreased sex drive, acne breakouts, crazy mood swings, cramping, bloating, food cravings, weight gain, rage attacks (all of which I've experienced with other hormone regimens). I actually sleep better on this pill. Have hope that you can find the right endo management too!"


"I have taken pictures of my face before, after 3 months and now after 6 months. My face has cleared about 60% and I don't get those inflamed acne that can't be cleaned out either anymore.
After 3 months I was given the topical cream that contains Adapalene supposedly found in Accutane and that helped with any breakout on the way but also made my face bit dry,(Avene is great mid-range cream for during the day, unless you're putting sunscreen like recommended).
I haven't noticed much side effects but on one occasion I went out mid-day and haven't put the sun-screen on. I got light sunburn but the redness was present for unusually long time, about a month?
GP has put me on for another 3 months so let's see."


"horrible side effects for me! Everyone's body's are different but mine did not like metronidazole. I have had reoccurring bacterial vaginitis for a while. This time, I was prescribed Metronidazole 500 mg every 8 hrs for 7 days and I just stopped at day 3...the side effects were HORRIBLE! My first dose was fine but after my second, I got a severe headache with sharp pains that lasted all day and night...worst head pain ever. I had severe fatigue and could barely get out of bed.. I also had palpitations, stuffy nose, and anxiety. I skipped my dose this morning and although I still feel slightly lethargic, I feel a ton better. I would definitely recommend taking a different medication. My doctor just prescribed me a new antibiotic."


"Take Darvocet for my Fibromyalgia. Take it in the morning and I am pain free for the rest of the day. The only side effect I experience is constipation. Great medicine! I have been on it for 3 years. I use it in combination with Pamelor. I feel human again! "


"I am a 32 year old. I have been on Vyvanse for about 2 weeks now and I love it. I have never been diagnosed with ADD and about 2 months ago I was given Straterra first. I hated that. My Doctor switched me to 30mg Vyvanse and the first day I noticed a difference. It lasted me about 10-12 hrs. My appetite went down a little but nothing to bad. Other than that there are no other side effects for me. I would definitely recommend Vyvanse."


"After three kids I went from 130lbs (a size 7) to 195 (a size 15). I tried so hard to lose weight on my own but I went up and down between 5lbs. I decided to go to a Doctor where I was prescribed this medication 75mg once a day. The office gave me a diet to follow which was for breakfast a slice of 50cal. bread with some butter spray, for the morning snack a piece of fruit, for lunch 1/2 a turkey sandwich with mustard, for afternoon snack 1 cup of veggies, for dinner 300 cal. frozen dinner, and at least 100oz of fluid a day. (No caffeine). In 4 weeks I lost 20 lbs. I got off the pill for 2 months and put back on only 3lbs. I will be starting the pill again next week so I can get rid of the rest of my excess weight. This pill is amazing."


"Started using Lunesta last night. First all nights sleep last night. This is saving my life by giving me my rest."


"I was experiencing extreme stiffness and pain from ankylosing spondylitis and my rheumatologist put me on Clinoril, prednisone, and Azulfidine. Within two days I was feeling much better than I had felt for weeks."


"it's a lot more mild than Ritalin and more effective than Focalin. The only problem i have with it would be weight loss (i'm 5'2" and only 100 lbs) and sometimes i can't react as quickly as i would without the medication. weird, but an awesome drug for any adhd or add college student. It instantly gets rid of fidgeting and you'll be able to listen and focus to the most boring lecture imaginable (and learn from it!)."


"I was 18 when I first realized I had anxiety. I thought I was just stressed out until it got so bad that it led me to panic attacks . Long story short I went to a naturopath due to horrifying stories about Zoloft and tried the herbal route (I used 5htp and skullcap). Unfortunately they were not strong enough for the severe anxiety I had endured while I started my first year in college. My normal Doctor and family eventually convinced me to go on Zoloft and I couldn't be more thankful they did. Within two weeks, I noticed improvement. Lessening anxiety, happier mood, energy, I was just me again. I started on 12.5 mg then went to 25 mg then to the average therapeutic dose at 50 mg. I'vebeen on 50 mg for almost two years now.couldnt be happier"


"I got Implanon because I had blood clots while I was taking the pill. I have to say I love Implanon! I used to have really heavy periods with awful cramps and fatigue. I haven't had 1 period or even any spotting since the day I had it put in my arm. I experienced zero side effects. Same sex drive, no excessive hair or weight gain. Of course no pregnancy. I'm supposed to get a new one this February. I hope I get the same results!"


"I had always been afraid of trying such drugs, but when everything became so bad that I couldn't cope with it anymore, my doctor prescribed me venlafaxine. It is bringing me back to normal! I feel relieved, no more everyday crying. But I still have my anxiety and take phenazepam occasionally for that reason. Let's see what happens after a half a year treatment. Currently taking 75mg. 9 out of 10 points is because I need more time to orgasm that I needed before starting on the pills"


"I have only been on keepra for about a month but I'm noticing mood swings, shakiness and medicines make me sleep a lot. I haven't had another seizure thank god but the mood swings are awful. I hope after I have my brain tumor removed things get better."


"Every person has a different experience. I have noticed that it works for people who want it to work. If you're not ready, it won't work. The experience I'm having is that I am not ready to come off of it do to back injury. If you're ready it will work and probably save your life. Don't be another statistic"


"This is a cleaner way of taking trileptal, it really does make both medication management and the side effects easier to manage. On generic trilepetal I needed to medicate twice daily & the morning dose really put me in a fog, not to mention how intense the headaches could get about 30 minutes after my 3x evening dose. Now the headaches still come but are far less intense & the onset is hours later. Also, the lethargy factor is greatly reduced, I take 900 mg.
@ 6 PM & I'm ready for bed at 10:30, not focused on getting to my pillow all night like I was previously.  This medication does interfere with my ability to urinate within 2 hours of taking it. As for the positives, I'm a rapid-cycler & days are most certainly more stable. Give it time"


"I was on Nuvaring for about a year. I stopped using it about 2-3 months ago after losing my insurance coverage. For the past couple weeks I have been losing SO MUCH HAIR! I don't know how I have any hair left! I have never lost this much hair and I have had 2 children who are now 4 and 5. It has to be due to coming off the NuvaRing, there is no other explanation for this.  I "brush" my hair with my fingers in the shower while conditioning, and now I end up with a hand FULL of hair when before I would have a tenth that much, if that.

I loved the NuvaRing while on it but this is horrible! Otherwise the only side effect I experienced was spotting the first month I was on it."


"I was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia if Feb. 2005.  The pain associated with this is excruciating, to say the least.  I have never had such pain in all my life.  Just two nights ago I was in the ER with another episode. The doctor prescribed me Neurontin. I slept so good last night! The first good night's sleep I have had since I can remember.  My episodes happen unexpectedly and it could happen at the drop of a hat.  Then I might go a year before another "attack". I just never know when this will occur.  But I do know one thing, I would not wish this on my worst enemy.  I am praying that the Neurontin will help subside the "attacks" and the horrible pain associated with Trigeminal Neuralgia."


"I'm at the end of my 3 years and I'm ready to get another one inserted. It's been a dream so far though my results aren't typical. I have only had one period since having the Implanon insertion which is amazing. The insertion leaves you a bit sore and makes showering a little tricky but it's only for a few days. I am a little scared for the extraction but you don't feel any pain because they numb you."


"I have been dealing with extreme pain in my hip and groin area. I took one pill but never again. I first experienced drowsiness,  which isn't anything to worry about until I started to not feel right in my head. Lasted for about 20 minutes. Then as I was standing in the kitchen making dinner I developed extreme nausea for about 5 minutes. This led to a rush shooting straight to my head and on came a dizzy spell that lasted for about 20 seconds. Followed by a partial black out for a split second, vision came back and I went to sit down moments later I was perfectly ok. Well besides feeling freaked out of course. I would never recommend this medicine to anyone."


"Very wonderful drug for those that suffer from anxiety and panic attacks.  Like Ativan, it has less of a moody after effect such as Klonapin and Xanax."


"I'm 40 and in decent but not fantastic physical condition. I was noticing occasional erection problems, particularly when stressed or tired. 10mg of Levitra seems to overcome any level of stress or fatigue for me.  A miracle product, but very expensive. Best of all is having a happy wife."


"After months of cbt with my psychologist for severe anxiety and panic disorder i decided to seek help from a psychiatrist.

I was perscribed 5mg then 10mg of lexapro to start and it gradually incresed to 20mg.

In the first few days i had never felt worse. More frequant and severe panic attacks and my general anxiety went through the roof and i had the most extreme feeling of hopelessness. I was a mess and calling my drs telling them i needed to stop taking it. They reassured me these side affects would go away within weeks, and they did. I continued with the cbt, mindfullness, lifestyle changes and stayed on the lexapro and within months i felt i was back to my normal self. Post like these kept me going. Hang in there, you're not alone!"


"I took methadone for 2 years and finally had to give it up. Yes, it was effective against the pain but, I'd gained 40 pounds, very lethargic for 3-4 hours after dose, developed uncontrollable jerking of my extremities, difficulty urinating (I am talking hours being unable to urinate), break out in sweats after taking medicine, constipation, severe nausea and occasional vomiting with taking the medicine, didn't matter if I had eaten or not, and finally confusion for weeks when first starting. Yes, my Dr. was aware of this all along the way and would have kept me on it, but I couldn't take it any more. Now, back to more conventional treatment options. I had so hoped the methadone would be the long term answer to my pain and it DID help BUT."


"I had the worst constipation the other day so I took 2 tablets around 6, and the next morning I woke up at 6 due to the pain. I had to go to the bathroom right away, twice in a row, and that was the most painful thing ever, I was starting to feel weak. Now I feel good, but the side effects is what scares me to take them again."


"This has worked for my IBS where everything else has not. So far, no side effects.No reason to suffer as I have for years."


"Works good for some anxiety but it caused me to be tired and sleepy. I slept a lot while on this and was still depressed."


"I've had migraines since I was 25 (am now 68) and my life was hell until I discovered Topomax 18 months ago. I must be one of the lucky ones because I didn't have any horrible side effects, just some mild finger tingling. I lost a little appetite but made no difference (I'm slim anyway and probably lost 5 pounds), otherwise... it has been a miracle!! I started with 25mg, increased to 50, then to 100, didn't like it, went back to 50 and am now on 25 again and feel great. Sometimes I also take the generic and have no problem at all."


"I've lived with IBS for as long as I can remember. I worked in a high stress career since the 1980s. In the 1990s I went to my doctor to get help. His advice- avoid foods that upset your stomach. The trouble was that everything did this. I could not sit through a meal at a restaurant without stopping part way through to run to the bathroom.

I moved to East Tennessee I established myself with a new doctor. As part of his initial review of my health, the IBS came into discussion. He recommended a new drug, Viberzi.

To say it has been life-changing is an understatement. I cannot tell you how great it is to be able to eat and not have IBS immediately.

One more thing- my gallbladder was removed in 2009- no problems or side effects for me."


"I have very moderate/sporadic acne (primarily hormonal). My derm prescribed Aczone as more of a preventative treatment for those hormonal flare ups. At first, it appeared as though Aczone was helping the few pimples I had on my chin and T-zone, however, tt ended up clogging my pores really badly (cheeks and forehead). I stuck it out for 2 weeks, using as prescribed, and ultimately had to ditch it. Sad because I really wanted to love Aczone!"


"Started Enbrel 4 months ago, and 100% pain and swelling reduction in a week.  No adverse reactions except weight gain.  So far, so good!  Has made a huge difference in quality of life after 2 years of worsening symptoms at age 45."


"I took chantix for 2 months, was very sick and very sleepy on it, but it worked. I have been smoke free for 13 weeks now, although I do still have strong cravings a few times a day. My biggest concern is that since going off of the chantix, I became very depressed, and started getting suicidal thoughts alot. Now I am on anti-depressants and anti-anxiety meds, which I had never needed before. My doctor thinks maybe I was borderline depressesd and that the chantix  pushed it over the edge."


"Doctor switched me from Lovastatin to Atorvastatin and later added Gemfibrozil. My numbers are now, in my doctor's words, "amazing". No side effects."


"I have one week left on Step 3.  I'm positive I wouldn't have been able to stop without the aid of Nicoderm CQ.  I consider myself a non-smoker.  Some of the withdrawls that I've experienced have been well worth the effort to be able to breath easier and knowing that I'll be around longer to watch my children grow older."


"First Major break out with cold sores, started on the lower lip and moved to the corner. I found this on the self and was going to pass it up when i saw the price...thank goodness i spent the money and went for it. This stuff works fast!!!!"


"I got the implant inserted in July of 2016. I was so incredibly happy when I got it inserted because condoms alone have always terrified me. Unfortunately, I can't be put on anything aside from the implants or shots due to the migraines I receive. Since it's insertion, there's been about one month where I didn't bleed. On top of this, I've had very severe mental states (I'm not going to say I'm depressed), involving thoughts of causing severe bodily harm to myself, fuelled by irrational justifications that I know deep down aren't really mine. I plan on getting this thing out ASAP. I understand that it varies for everyone, but please please be careful and constantly aware of how you feel when starting Nexplanon."


"Using this med as a last resort.  With all the other blood thinners I had the reaction of extrame muscle and joint pain.  The med doesn't do that, but it does make me quite fatigued. I am now using Mondofinial to relieve the fatigue and it works fairly well.  Overall my life is fairly balanced, but wish there wasn't;t quite so much fatigue"


"This is my 1st month taking the pill. I don't know why people are saying that their sex drive is gone. It has not affected me that way at all. The only problem for me is that it makes me have more discharge. After researching, the pill does this to make it harder for sperm to reach the uterus which is fine by me! I have cramps for about 2 days, and my periods are short. No weight gain at all, no bigger boobs either but it beats having babies! I also used to feel sick but I don't know if it's because of the pill."


"I got skyla in September of 2015 and the procedure was relatively painless just some slight cramping during the measurement of my uterus. I took a couple Advil beforehand. Since getting it I have gained 13 lbs even though I have started exercising more regularly to combat the weight gain. I have also gotten acne which I have never had before. My face is constantly breaking out and I also get it on my back and behind (all new). I have been reading some other forums and a lot of other women were experiencing the same problem but all of their doctors kept saying weight gain isn't from it. So instead of going to my doctor I decide to pull it out myself. I just had to feel for the strings and pull like a tampon. Would not recommend skyla at all."


"I've had the Nexplanon going on 3 years and 6 months now. Of course I've had it taken out after 3 years and had a new one put in. This is by far the best birth control I've been on. I've taking the pill before, which isn't effective. I know a lot of people that have gotten pregnant by taking the pill. Remembering to take it every day was very hard for me. I tried the Depo-Provera shot, but having to go to the clinic and get a shot every 3 months just wasn't for me. I haven't had a period since I've had the Nexplanon. I've spotted before but nothing like how a period is. I was worried that the new one was going to mess up my cycle, but it didn't at all. You can get it taken out anytime you want. I would definitely recommend this!"


"I started taking zoloft about 5 months ago and it has totally changed my life for the better. The first 2 wks were a little rough ( increased anxiety ), but my Dr increased my ativan dosage until the zoloft started working. It took about 4-6 weeks to truly start working, but once it did it was a life saver. I've had barely any anxiety and have been able to decrease my ativan slowly to 0.5mg per day. Would highly recommend this med for panic attacks and / or generalized anxiety disorder."


"I was given Effexor XR  for depression. I had the usual side effects at first dizziness, nauseous, weird dreams and tingly. I was able to beat most of these by taking the medication at the same time every night. The down side was if I was late by a few hours taking it the dreams and tingly feeling returned bad. I was started on 75mg and that worked for a few months then the dosage was upped to 150mg. This worked for a few months as well then I hit rock bottom again and the dosage was upped again to 225mg unfortunately this only worked for a few months. A year after this I was given it again this time it only worked for a couple weeks. This was not the medicine for me."


"Don't be afraid! It was extremely painful for me, emotionally and physically, but I trusted my doctor, and it made the whole procedure so much easier.
I got my IUD in at 10am and was in bed the rest of the day with the most excruciating cramps for about 24 hours following. I faithfully applied a heating pad and doterra's deep blue muscle relaxing cream and felt like a new person the following day! I even exercised pain free.
For those of you considering getting an IUD I highly recommend going to a doctor with a record of inserting IUD'S. Avoid planned parenthood if you can, and make sure you're on your period when you get it inserted. Good luck ladies! Power to the vagina."


"Been on it for 49 days for anxiety and depression . Works great ! First 2 weeks were rough but the 6th week I feel great ! Also lost 15 lbs ..still enjoy sex too :)"


"I been taken Actos 30mg since a year from now and my sugar lever went down but not enough, then my doctor changed it to 45mg. Is great for my sugar level but my legs, feet and ankle can not handle it ss too much swelling."


"I have been on Lutera for a week and a half. I have always been a happy go lucky bubbly person. This pill has completely changed my personality. I have NO patience, I am incredibly moody, and I feel like a dark cloud is hanging over me. I am getting married in 48 hours and I can't even be happy although I have nearly a perfect situation. This pill has made me depressed, snappy and emotional."


"One dose does not last a full 24 hours.  Feel I need another puff after aprox 10 hours."


"Worked for a little while and had seen improvements in energy and a little in sex drive. But, if you are trying to get your significant other pregnant get your semen analyzed before and during treatment. My levels were non existent on Androgel! Once we switched Docs and treatment my semen levels went back to normal. Hope this helps"


"I love this birth control! I've been on it for about 2 months. The first month was rough. I was very gassy, moody, my boobs were so tender (still kinda are) and I spotted for a week then a heavy painful period for another week. However it was so worth how great it's been since getting past that first month! My face is clearer, my hormones are in check, my boobs are bigger but I haven't gained weight anywhere else, and I'm not pregnant! (And I don't use condoms) would definitely suggest it"


"I have been a heavy drinker for over 20 years (usually strong cider abv 7.5%) and at times was getting through up to 90 units a day (around 12 litres). I had a seizure in 2013 for which I was in hospital for 8 days detox. I was prescribed Librium and was abstinent for 6 months. The doctor took me off Librium after that 6 months and put me on Campral. Unfortunately it didn't do any good and I started drinking almost immediately. Now, 3 years later, and still have alcohol issues. I have been hospitalised 3 times in the last 4 months. It has been suggested that I take Antabuse or Naltrexone. Has anyone else had similar issues?"


"I had flushing rosacea for years before it was diagnosed. Then I spent years trying one medication after another to control it but due to side effects could not take them. About 2 years ago I was prescribed MetroGel. It has changed my life. The persistent flushing and burning are almost completely gone. I still wear sunscreen and a hat when outside but now I can read at night and watch TV with the lights on."


"I was given this to help with Vaginal Atrophy that resulted in painful UTI like symptoms and painful sex. By the third week I got limited relief from those symptoms, but had debilitating dizziness and horrible hot flashes. This stuff took me from having had a handful of hot flashes in my entire life to 5 or 6 a night. Not taking it any more."


"Well I have anxiety and have trouble getting to sleep or should I say don't get any sleep at all, I have lupus and fibro and I'm on prednisone and pain meds and was recently taken off of my zanax 1mg. Due to the doctor not being able to prescribe me 2 narcotics which I also think is crazy that a doctor is limited to how to treat you, I had been on zanax for 3 years and they worked for me but now due to the limitations of my doctor he gave me buspiron and I am now officially scared to try anything new I couldn't get up the next day. As if I was paralyzed and I felt so off.  I thought I was about to have a siezure. I get nauseous as well.  I'm now currenrly waiting to go back to my doctor to refer me to another doctor to prescibe me my zanax back again"


"Otezla worked for me. (Please read entire review). A little bit of a stomach ache for about a week for about an hour after each of the twice daily doses.
I was given the drug for several months due to my financial state.  First the free Otezla stopped at 3 months, My psoriasis came back, a little worse than before.  Talked with dermatologist and they got it reinstated, and my skin again slowly cleared.  But again, like before the gratis product ended at 3 months.  My skin is now worse than ever.  I guess I am looking for an answer.  Does taking this product with success and then stopping trigger a worse condition than when it was started. I really appreciate the company giving the product as paying $1233.00 p/mo as it was  is impossible for me to afford it"


"I have been receiving the Depo shot since July 2013. This has been my first and only birth control I've taken and a huge benefit is that I am not worrying about taking a pill. However, for the past 6 months I have experienced spotting. It is not enough blood to need to wear a tampon, however it is very dark blood which stains underwear. This has been extremely frustrating to me and I am now trying to decide what will be my next best option of birth control will be."


"I picked this up after a few days of mild itching, no smelly discharge or anything to crazy. I inserted it and within 5 minutes it began to burn and itch. It is currently 4 am and I have been awake for the the last 3 hours tossing and turning. I went to the bathroom and looked at what was going on down there and my outer labia is puffy and red. I had to pee hoping it would make it better but no luck. The stuff came out along with some discharge. I do not recommend my symptoms are worse than before!!"


"I've been taking it for 2 weeks... Blood pressure is good but the insomnia is pretty bad.

I'll be seeing the doctor next week!!"


"Started on Victoza 10/10/10 on 0.6 for one week then 1.2 for the second week and finally onto 1.8 the third week also whilst taking Victoza was taking metformin 2x500g twice daily, pioglitzones (Actos) 60g twice daily, gliclizide 160g twice daily. Have found that L have had some weight loss but not that much maybe 12/15lbs but can not afford to lose the weight as I am now down to 11 stone or there abouts. Side effects: not sure if this is just because of the Victoza or because of all the medicine I am taking together: sickness, vomiting, headaches lots and lots of gas. Burps really stink of EGGS find that this happens mostly at night time waking me up and then eases off during the day. Blood sugar not too bad but not great."


"Before adderall i was on edge i had put everything off and neglected myself and my relationship. Now i have that drive to want to do what i love eapecially art.  Im a graphic atrist and have that drive again. Anyone that is irritable with every little thing feel lazy cause u dont want to leave your house and have no social life please see a doctor to test u for adhd add it will I promise change and possibly save ur social life and self esteem"


"Have had in since Feb 27/17 been bleeding ever since, just when you think it's done more bleeding.... ready to take this thing out. Doctor checked said it's in place properly and confirmed with an ultrasound. Not getting pregnant which is awesome, also having less sex due to bleeding and cramping so suppose it's doing its job."


"I did get a bit dizzy so I would take this at bedtime and did at first get a faster heart beat but may have been cause I read all the crazy side effects online.  This medicine did work for me.  Had an awful case of tonsillitis.  Be sure to read the package and how other meds (even vitamins) you may be taking can alter the effects and increase chances of side effects."


"Me and my boyfriend had sex for the first time. We used the withdrawal method which is a very stupid thing to do. He was positive he didn't cum in me but I was still scared. I took plan B 16 hours later after the incident. I experienced tender breasts for about two days and light cramps also. Then I spotted for 2 days EXTREMELY light, I for sure thought it was implantation bleeding. We stressed for a week straight. We're way too young to have a child. I started to experience pregnancy symptoms like breast tenderness again and frequent urination. I was so scared. Then in exactly one week of taking the pill the cramps came. The second day was worse and the period came! Very heavy and clots. DON'T STRESS YOURSELF. The pill works!"


"I was diagnosed with bipolar depression about a year ago. I have been on topamax for that as well as migraine headaches for 8 to 9ish months now.  The migraines went away, and I have lost about 40 pounds since taking Topamax! The only downfall is hair loss. I highly warn anybody taking this drug not to miss a dose or try weaning yourself off, because I have done both and ended up with very bad mood swings and will be crying on the floor one minute, then raging and angry, then it will be as if nothing happened."


"I have rheumatoid arthritis and use Voltaren topically on my joints. This helps."


"This is day 4 of taking the medication. No side effects except for an ever so slight headache. I attributed the headache more to a caffeine withdrawal. It has definitely taken away the urge to eat. I have not snacked in between meals at all and have not had an urge to. I have lost 3lbs since starting. It has also taken away all urges to drink alcohol, which is one of the reasons I put on all my weight. It's not that I couldn't make healthy choices when dieting but I ate too much and Contrave has taken that urge away. I hope you have found this review helpful and I will continue with updates."


"I'm an adult who has taken this off and on for 4 years.  I've always had trouble concentrating and Focalin is an effective fix.

I do think there are minor side-effects though.  It makes me feel much more focused and less worried/panicked about what I need to do.  Unlike other though I would not say it calms me down I feel like it actually stresses me out more.  When I take this I'm more serious and easily annoyed and I can't relax.  I have also found that my appetite drops off and that I don't sleep very deeply.

Overall a great medicine but for me and many ADHD people our symptoms are brought out due to simply a lack of strenuous physical exercise (1hr) every day.  When on a regular exercise and sleep schedule I do not need it."


"I am almost done with my 28 day pack and I AM NOT HAPPY. I'm having the heaviest period of my life (5 days in and still absurd cramps, constant heavy flow- TMI sorry). My body is literally freaking out on me. I am a slim, active girl but I am sluggish, gaining weight (HOW), and my skin is not clearing up on Sprintec. It might just be me. My body might just be changing with age, but I'm sharing my experience anyway. I'm throwing away my next month's pack and saving myself from this misery."


"I was given Levaquin for a urinary tract infection after first trying Bactrim, which didn't work.  I was really worried to use Levaquin because I read alot of bad reviews for it.  However, the only effect I had was that I felt speedy the first day I took it.  Subsequent days, I did not have this problem and I made sure to take it in the morning so it wouldn't affect my sleep.  It cured my infection wonderfully, and I had no upset stomach or yeast infection after effects.  Three months later, I got another urinary tract infection, and Levaquin again did the trick.  I really like this antibiotic!"


"I just started taking this pill 12 days ago. I just got my period, which I shouldn't get for another 12 days, with or without taking a birth control pill.  This is not "spotting."  I also have been WAY oversensitive and crying about things for the past few days.  I was given this pill to manage my PMS emotions.  It's not exactly working out."


"I felt the need to share my experience because it was very unlike the majority of what has been shared  here. A lot of these stories had me scared to death.
So, my pain tolerance is VERY low and I thought this was going to be the worst pain in my life. Long story short, it really wasn't. Of course there was a sharp pain, but after that wave, there was only about a minute left and then it was over. I also went and got it put in  on my period to help reduce the pain. I would rate it an honest 9/10 pain for about 30 seconds. The cramping afterwards was pretty strong like a 6 or 7/10, but pain meds should help with that. The cramping was pretty mild the next day. There was additional blood with my period which has lasted a couple extra days. I have no regrets."


"My doctor prescribed Zymar for Post-op treatment after my Lasik procedure. It seems to be working just fine. Although, I have no painful symptoms to compare it's effectiveness too. It does cause slightly blurred vision immediately after using it but it only lasts for a few minutes. I have gotten hot-flashes a few times and wonder if this is a side-effect of the drug."


"Im taking 200 mgs every night at bedtime,, only time it works is when im laying down with pillows between legs,, the docs cant figure out why im swelling and its been going on for years,, so frustrated and half the time the medicine does not work ,, i felt so alone in this and really started to think im going crazy,, top all ive had a massive weight gain since last baby was born and it took nearly a year to heal from csection between packing the incision for months to wearing a vacuum for the last months,,then opted to have a third surgery on ankle hoping i could get the swelling down and walk better butt now its 100 x worse since the fusion and i ballooned up,, i feel beatin down and hopeless and sad thing is nobody cares, , living day to"


"I am an R.N. and diagnosed 20 plus years ago with clinical depression, I have also been on just about every antidepressant.  A week ago I requested help from my physician due to the increasing depression and lack of help from Cymbalta he prescribed Brintellix.  I switched immediately and some of the symptoms are withdrawal from the Cymbalta.  The " reverberations" in my head are distinctly withdrawal symptoms.  My headaches appear to be from decreased sodium which is a Brintellix side effect and for me are eliminated by drinking Gatorade which is high in sodium.  The nausea is a toss up and eased with ginger ale and carbs.  The itching responds to 1 Benadryl.  4 weeks is the norm for side effects to subside.  Identical to original Prozac."


"This drug DOES work. Period. It will eliminate the shaky voice, tremors and sweating, and as a bonus, will make you feel more confident, and allow to focus on the topic or task at hand, not on yourself. It is a magic pill, which good results were tested over and over by hundred of thousands of people (professional actor, musicians, business speakers) and it always work!"


"So far XIIDRA has been very effective for my dry eyes.  HOWEVER, their is not enough medication for two eyes, only one.  Therefore I'm forced to use two capsules.  For what we pay for this, they could at least put an antiquated amount in each capsule."


"I had the triple shot 5 years ago to my left knee.  My knee swelled up horribly and I could not do any of my workouts or dancing for 6 weeks. I was miserable and did not ever want to have it again.  The upside is that after 6 weeks of pain it worked for 5 years.  I just had the shot done to both knees and have not had any swelling and it has been 48 hours.  My right knee is catching with any quick movements.  Hope to have success after a few weeks.  It did hurt really bad during the injection but I don't think that I received any local anesthetic this time.  I think that may also contribute to the swelling when extra volume is added to the area.  I also did not do any activities for 48 hours which is difficult for me."


"Went through 2 rounds of botox injections.  Terrible side effects: stiff neck with pain. Cold chill down my back. Difficulty swallowing that has worsen with time. It's been 2 1/2 years since I had the injections!  I wish I had never tried Botox. Looking for a specialist to help with my swallowing problem. Still have migraines."


"I has the worst poison ivy reaction from cleaning my yard on June 25 .. First I was prescribed an antibiotic them a steroid cream.. finally the mass general hospital prescribed me this medication and was in my first full day of being goes my rash went away I feel completely better ... I'm on 4-10 mg tablets daily then down to 3-3 days and 2-2 days and 1-1 day and I don't know what I would have done with out this medication. Abusing it would be scary but I haven't had any bad or noticable side effects besides my back hurts..."


"Implanon is awesome. I had mine inserted a year ago and didn't even feel it. I haven't had any side effects at all. I didn't have bleeding one bit afterwards and haven't had a period since. After trying the pills, and the Depo shot I gained weight. After trying Implanon I lost all the extra pounds. I would recommend this to everyone. Best decision I have ever made."


"I was diagnosed with RA in October 2010 and have been on Plaquenil (200mg 2x/day) and Celebrex (200mg/day) for 3 months now.  I've noticed a slight improvement in my hands and fingers as far as morning/evening swelling goes but the stiffness and pain still persist.  I go back to see the RA doc next week and am hoping he can either increase the dose or add something else to the mix because I'm still not feeling all that great."


"I am just finishing my second round (6yrs!) with Implanon and cannot speak highly enough about this contraception.  The insertion stung a little but nothing that a few deep breaths and some one to hold your hand can't fix.  I haven't had any bleeding since the last insertion which makes it a record 3yrs now but still take a pregnancy test about every 8weeks just to make sure.  The only draw back is a drop in libido.  My husband even says my moods have evened out while on Implanon.  I say a big yes to this product!"


"This medicine really works in controlling anxiety and panic attacks."


"I took this early enough that I still had 6 hours to sleep.  I woke up feeling refreshed!  I felt much better than I usually do after sleeping.  I slept so soundly.  Other sleeping pills left me feeling groggy the next day - but not this."


"I have taken this on 4 occasions over the last four years (50mg 4 times a day for 3 days) and was scared to take it on each occasion after reading some of the reviews form others. I also have a phobia of taking medicine which made me more anxious then most.I have always ended up taking it eventually because my symptoms worsened and would like to report I had zero side effects and felt better within days. I also think that some of the reported side effects others have mentioned maybe the actual infection itself as I have left my infections for up to 2 weeks without treatment and had the symptoms others have mentioned without me having taken the medicine."


"I had problems with constipation for about 20 years. I was in so much pain after a bowel movement that I could not do anything but lay there .Linzess is a miracle drug for me.  But I want all you people that are saying you cannot afford it to check out linzess coupon.com  There is a card you can get that will allow you to get Linzess for $30.00 a month for a year. Make sure you go to linzess official site."


"I've been on Contrave for 6 months.   I've lost 23 lbs.    I'm very happy with the drug.     It works.     It 100% controls my cravings for drinking alcohol and making poor food choices.    Once the weight came off a bit I felt better about exercise and that helped shed some more weight.      I weigh myself everyday and the weight loss now is slow.  15lbs came off fast in the beginning.  The rest is a little under 1lbs a weeks.  Which is excruciating on a daily basis.  However, seeing the numbers go down is a win and the numbers are moving in the right direction.

  My experience has been that this drug works and works well.    I take 4 pills a day and I hope to continue for a long time.    My goal is to loose another 20 lbs."


"I've only taken Belviq for 3 days but have had wonderful results already! I've lost 5 lbs. My doctor started me out slowly taking it only in the mornings for the first 3 days just to ensure my body could tolerate it. Tonight I will also begin to take it in the evenings. I have had a bit of a dry mouth but I don't mind, I just need to drink more water. I did stop drinking soda, and cut back on some of my calories. Tomorrow I start at my gym, so it will be interesting to see if I lose more weight or gain muscle. I don't usually tolerate meds very well, so I'm really happy that this seems to be working for me so far. I'll post another update as I get further along. My insurance doesn't cover weightloss medicine, but the discount card helps."


"I have been having back pain for years maybe 6+ I also have mild scoliosis and sciatic nerve pain. Usually predinsome for a short period will work for a yr or so. My back started in a 9 pain level in 1 to 10 scale. My pain was so bad I could only stand for 5 minutes. My husband got me a nice bar stool with a back while I cooked. It helped. My GP then prescribed Gabapentin Capsules starting at 100MG  1Cap at night for 2 nights then added in the AM. I have had immediate relief. Can stand to cook do dishes etc. Today I have added a 100 MG  mid day. That puts me on 100 MG 3 times a day. I see that others are taking 300 MG or more 3 times a day? The first time I took 2 by mistake I was supposed to take one for 2 days. I woke up druggy & loopy.

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"I have been using Tramadol for back pain due to spinal fusion. I found that when I am on a higher dose, I feel OK but once I am under 200 mg a day, it doesn't work for me. Unfortunately, this medicine has to be weened from so I have to go through the lower dosages to be able to try another medicine."


"I have severe Gastroparesis at as very young age as a male. I have exhausted every single option other than surgery and nothing seemed to be working. My doctor recommended Marinol. At the time I did not know what the drug consisted of. He told me and I accepted it over the experimental surgeries they wanted to perform as the only other option. I began taking the medication for increasing my appetite, nausea, vomiting, and the pains associated with Gastroparesis. It has worked wonders for me and it doesn't have the same severe side effects like Phenergan, Reglan, Domperidone, etc,etc"


"Internet reviews made me a little apprehensive before I decided to get an IUD, but I already knew better than to prey too much about them because it's a fact that the majority of IUD reviews you'll find on the internet will be negative! Why? Because people are twice as likely to write a review if they had a bad experience; it's sort of like the media- it is twice as likely to cover a story if it's really bad. So don't let these reviews scare you! IUD placement should be a personal choice. You should go to a doctor that you trust, and they will assess your uterus, its size and shape as well as your cervix to see if an IUD will be compatible. They will know if your uterus is too small or if you cannot tolerate the procedure.
My NP made me feel comfortable and relaxed when she inserted my Skyla IUD, and overall it wasn't bad at all! It's going to hurt, but it's over quickly and if you deep breathe (but do not hyperventilate) and distract your thoughts it's over before you know it. After the insertion I took 800mg ibuprofen and was on my way to school. I didn't feel a thing for a few hours until later that night I experienced some mild cramping. Overall I'm really glad I made the decision to get the Skyla. I'm a fan of birth control with the least amount of hormones possible so that my body can still balance and regulate its own hormones. Skyla has a localized effect so that you don't get many of the systemic side effects of the pill.
It only took a couple of days for me to feel great and barely notice the IUD! Now I don't feel it at all."


"I became less withdrawn, happier, and there was no weight gain.  Some insomnia at first, but that cleared up after the first week."


"I am a 32 year old female who has suffered from mild acne for my whole life. As an adult I was able to keep it clear on my face, but my back was a different story. I would not wear bathing suits or backless shirts or cute sun dresses because of my backacne. I have been to many different doctors and dermatologistss that have prescribed all different meds and tropical creams. Nothing worked. I searched the internet on my own and called my doctor and asked if I could be put on spirolactone and Retin A. I was completely clear like completely around the 3rd month. I have been on it for a year and ran out not to long ago and sure enough I'm getting the dreadful zits back. I am so thankful I found this."


"I am SO happy with Sprintec. I had a horrible experience with Lo Loestrin Fe. I change doctors and he prescribed Sprintec. So far no side effects. I've only noticed some breast tenderness and mild acne. It's working great for me!"


"I started taking Montelukast for my allergies. I immediately started having excessive yawning and trouble taking deep breaths. I plan to stop taking it and see if the problems cease."


"So far I've been on this birth control for a month now, and I love it. I'm 22, It's my first time taking birth control and I haven't had any side effects. My skin has cleared up completely. I'm really happy, so hopefully it stays that way :) I recommend it."


"I have been on opioid medications for 7 years for sensory neuropathy. I took Amitiza for one month and no effect.  when I took movantik and Amitiza together 9 weeks now I've been almost normal in bowel movements it's tremendous."


"I have 3 children and just had my third Mirena put in today. The cramping has already stopped. I love the Mirena because the last 2 times my period disappeared. Also, My libido is usually good and I don't have to worry about taking the pill. The only problem is that at the 2 year mark because of my endometriosis, I start to get really bad cramping."


"I have only had Skyla for about 5 days now, but this is my review so far. Insertion was painful to me - lots of intense pressure and cramping. The good news is that the whole process only takes about five minutes. I've been pretty crampy and have had minimal spotting (both are normal). The only time it's been nearly unbearable was the first day. I had the worst cramps of my life (no exaggeration and I always have crampy periods) for several hours after insertion and no amount of Ibuprofen or heat helped me. It has been tolerable since, just a bit tender and uncomfortable. If you're going to get the Skyla, understand that it's going to take time for your body to adjust and it's no walk in the park at first but it does slowly get better."


"I got the skyla placed about 5 days ago. The first time we tried, my cervix wouldn't dilate enough to be placed, so I had to see another dr that injected my cervix with a drug that dilated my cervix  enough. It was very painful for me. I felt 3 or four sharp pinches and the usually bad period cramps. For the first 15 minutes after I was so light headed that I had to put cold water on my face and sit down. Had bad period cramps and light spotting for the rest of the day. Still have some spotting and cramping 5 days later. I haven't had sex since so can't comment on how effective it is, but wanted to give me experience with insertion. Although it was rough for me, I would suggest it to anyone that wants long term bc"


"I have been taking this and its ruining me. I'm always dizzy and feeling like I'm about to fall out our pass out on the floor at home and at work, it's caused me to miss alot of work cause of the dizziness and uneasy feeling. I don't even want to take this anymore. Plus it makes me not so accepting of my finance with sex.. What kind of life is that. I believe this is the wrong medication fit me."


"I LOVE this pill. I've tried several and always ended up with decreased sex drive, depression, and anxiety. None with this. After 2 months of taking this at the exact same time everyday, my periods went away and stayed gone for years. Who the heck wants a period??
Yay! The only reason I have to stop is because I'm having trouble fighting an infection in my mouth and my dentist said progesterone can make that more difficult. It's very important to take this one at the same time everyday - set an alarm and keep your pills in your purse so they're always handy. Taking these at random times will cause random bleeding or periods."


"Ok well I just started this less than a week ago and I can't tell if my acne is getting better or worse my periods are definitely lighter and less cramps but I'm breaking out on my cheeks (I've only gotten the occasional pimple on my cheeks). I notice my chin is clearing up a little bit which is good compared to my usual 10 spots on it now I just have 2. Although not only are my cheeks breaking out but my forehead is kinda more bumpy than usual. I'll have to wait a little more and see, I heard it gets better with time."


"My friend and I both used the patch to prevent motion sickness on our first cruise.  By day 3 of the cruise, I had double vision, and could not even read the menu at dinner.  I also began to get a horrible migraine, complete with flashes of light in my vision.  I assumed the patch was wearing off, so I removed the old one and put on a new one.  By the morning of day 4, we removed the patch after reading possible side effects on the box.  My vision did not return to normal until day 6.  I spoke with the doctors in the infirmary, and they said they often see this as a side effect to the medication.  My friend experienced the same double vision, although hers began a day behind mine.  "


"Week 1 and  2 was hell. Week 3 and 4 was a bit better but still hell. I could not function really and I was thinking about death with some insomnia. No appetite that I lost 15 lbs. Beginning of Week 5 I felt the transition in a few hours. I put on the pants and went outside and bought a burger. I was just OK with being and I felt a transformation. I also started Bupropin for smoking a few days ago."


"I was prescribed yasmin 5 years ago for acne, I'd got that depressed with my acne 2 months later got a referral having to pay private for dermatologist to give me to roaccutane as doctors didn't think was severe enough although had major psychological effects on me. It worked wonders cleared acne up in 4 months, I stayed on yasmin for another year skin stayed clear. My doctor told me that due to risk of blood clots taking me off it. I flared up massively which really annoyed me as I was fine on the pill no side effects back and forth for a year my doctor finally agreed to put me back on yasmin 2 months in and my acnes clearing again."


"I have been using Corgard for many years and my resting heart rate, which without the medicine is over 100 but with it is a steady 60-65.  Plus I have AF (Atrial Fibrillation)and this has lessened the frequency and length of attacks."


"My cardiologist put me on Lexapro a year ago due to anxiety and heart palpitations.  I was very happy not to feel anxiety anymore and thought this is a miracle drug. Personally I thought I will stay all my life on Lexapro, this is how good it made me feel.  I slept well, I was very calm and was able to better deal with my chronic pain due to spinal cord damages. I blamed prednisone for my rheumatoid arthritis but when I found this board and read all of your opinions about Lexapro I realized what made me this way. I'm just not sure how I'll go off Lexapro."


"Doxyclycline has been the only antibiotic that has helped me consistently clear my severe sinusitis with excessive catarrh and phlegm (even when I was told it was viral) - over 15 years.  Once every couple of years or so I have had infections that simply don't clear without help.  I have been prescribed many other antibiotics and all that happens is I have to finish the unhelpful course (with no result) and then use Doxycycline.  Over years, I have endured the ridicule of several doctors who explain how this cannot help me - I then have to find a doctor who listens - then I can breathe again."


"I took this medicine starting on a fairly low dose, then gradually adding higher doses.  I decided to take it for my generalized anxiety disorder. It had little to no effect on my anxiety despite being on it for months.  I know it works for some people, it just wasn't for me."


"My scores went from -3.9 to a -1.08."


"I do take Cozaar 25mg four times a day. Taking it once a day did not work for me but my doctor agreed to my suggestion to quarter the 100mg size and my blood pressure has come down well. I do also take Clonidine with it. This combination has brought my blood pressure down to 128/76. I must say I am lucky in that my doctor was prepared to go along with my suggestion of using these amounts rather than larger doses. Yes, one pill a day would be great, but these suit me better."


"I started the pill 3 weeks ago I'm about to begin the 4th week tomorrow, I've experienced breast tenderness since the first pill I've taken and it's been inconsistent and hasn't stopped yet, normally I'd just have breast soreness the week of my period then it would stop but when I took the pill it hasn't stopped, i did get acne the first week but it cleared up, I have noticed some mood swing change as i got closer to the 2 green pills, but I normally pms the week before my period, it seems as tho my patience is a lot thinner now though then it was before, I'm nervous for the yellow pills because my periods weren't ever bad before and I'm afraid there gonna be longer or something but i hope not. Overall i like the pill and would recommend it"


"I've used this product for about 15 years, as I have chronic nasal congestion at night. I would have given it a 9 until the new bottle design, which is so HORRIBLE I have to give it a 2. I love your product. It would be nice if I could still use it. The cap is wayy too hard to wrestle off for people who don't have great hand dexterity, and that whole "line up the tiny white plastic groove with the other tiny white plastic groove" thing is awful. I need to be able to use it in the dark without waking up my spouse. I will switch to another brand if I must."


"I had this implant for 2 yrs now the thing I noticed about my self was that I gained a lot of weight and I would have the worst depression phases. I have acne and I'm always tired some days. I feel so dizzy or nervous and my period has been going on for months. I also have no sex drive at all. It's a mess hoping to get this thing taken out soon."


"Diagnosed bipolar 2 although my hypomania would get quite extreme and I think I was headed for mania with the last bout. Took away suicidal thoughts almost entirely. Puts you in a kind of haze, but a very functional haze, not a 'zombie' feeling; It's good for paranoia too. And the best thing is you still have highs and lows they are just less intense! YAY not over medicated. So far have noticed thinning hair and minor scalp pain but when it comes to mood I am STABLE. Taking with Seroquel also but only 100mg as I'm weaning off the seroquel. Maybe the seroquel in addition is causing the side effects, unsure. I do feel that lithium is effecting my skin and hair though.
Lowers sex drive but doesn't get rid of it entirely."


"Chantix is MAGIC! -- A pack a day smoker with an addictive personality, I forgot to smoke after 4 days, stopped smoking completely after 2 weeks & stopped taking the pills after 6 weeks.I have been smoke free for 16 months.Sometimes I feel like smoking but it passes painlessly.While taking Chantix, I had no negative side effects.  The side effects I had were all positive-more energy, better sleep & change in eating patterns (went for carrots & salads instead of Devil Dogs & chips)&I lost my appetite"


"Just got the procedure done about 30 minutes ago. The most painful part was getting my cervix dilated and I have cramps on and off. I felt very light headed after the procedure was done and the doc said I was very flush. I'm 16 and have never been pregnant so my cervix had never been dilated, I think that's what sent me into a bit of a shock. So far so good though. I'd recommend getting it done if you can tolerate a moderate amount of pain for a while."


"I've been using geodon for 2 years.It has stopped my racing thoughts and irritability. I have however gained 20 pounds in the first 6 months even though you are told it is weight neutral.Their own website states this med can cause an increase of 15 pounds (a weight gain mean of >7)"


"I recommend that nobody gets this birth control! When you get it removed it leaves a scar. One time my boyfriend hit it and I almost puked.I got headaches all the time and I had my period for 8 WEEKS! I was horrible and now I'm trying to get my hormones back to normal. Please don't get this bar!"


"I started with really bad nausea and sick to my stomach when I went to my GI doctor I was diagnosed with due densities and chronic gastritis. I was so sick with nausea twenty four seven I literally felt like I was going to die. I actually told my GI to prescribe me Nexium 40 mg. My GI was hesitant but I insisted took it for a about a month and half and on my second endoscopy my chronic gastritis had  gone down to mild gastritis and the nausea is almost gone. Nexium really helped me  I don't know about the side effects since I took it at night. But the nausea was still persistent it's just now going away. I can tell you this is one of the best medicines. Stops the acid production by 95 percent something I had to find out on my own. Good luck."


"After thirty years of being overweigh/fat I am really amzed. No more diet supplements or Adkins diets etc. Long short story 12 months 44 pounds feel great. Had a little joint pain and dry mouth but that was ok  and went away in a week. I now walk four times a week eat low carbs but occasionally splurge with pizza one slice generally. Food is under my control and I feel great on all counts. Amazing for a 55 year old used to be fat lady !!!!!"


"I have been taking this birth control for almost 1 month and starting my next month tomorrow. Not very many side effects except from tiredness and a few headaches here and there. The headaches are coming more frequent now but I am not sure as to if the birth control is causing this. But Chateal has worked great for me."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I have been on Beyaz for about 3 months and can't figure out if I like it not. My obgyn prescribed it because I had acne, and my skin looks GREAT. Probably the best its looked in a while.  My sex drive hasn't decreased at all, maybe even a little increased. But I did notice that I have an increased appetite and have gained a couple of pounds.  I get headaches sometimes too and night sweats. Maybe it will get better though, I'll see!"


"I must say I have been through a lot of medicines. Wasted money but most of all watching my kid struggle with his high anxiety and his inability to focus or sit down. He now focus better in school and his teacher describes him as on task now and takes time to ask her questions if needed. I had a lot of nights crying thinking I was a bad mother! I would lose control and not be able to handle his constant stubbornness and defiance he is a beautiful energetic boy with an amazing personality but just needed to be taken down a few notches. This has done the trick. I started off on 1 mg and did not seem to do to much and after three months decided to move to 2. I tried all natural nothing worked. Good luck."


"I took this drug for a couple years. At first I was very tired all the time but that passed. It did help with the anxiety for the first 6 months or so but I always had the brain zaps everyone talks about. They were very frustrating and after the 6 months it was not effective. I didn't like the way I felt and quit taking it."


"Actually , I am still on the first month and I can tell I barely have side effects. In the first week I had naussea but It went away.There is no effect on my weight. Also I dont have increased apetite. My hair also has not changed. I take the pill in order to cure my acne. I can tell through the first month there is no increasing or worsening my skin situation before getting better. I think it is going to help me treating my acne very well and I am waiting for results."


"Took this after having a sinus infection for four months, amoxicillin,  augmentin, zpacks, steroids,  nothing worked. Levaquin made me feel better within days, completely cleared the infection.  Did give me a swollen foot/ankle, but that cleared once I finished the antibiotic course.  I'd rather wrap my foot for two weeks, than have a sinus infection for four months.  I don't think this is typically prescribed unless other antibiotics have failed. On it again for another stubborn sinus infection,  no tendon issues so far."


"I tested poz on feb 8. 2008 i didn't start Atripla till 2013 my v_load was 450...cd4..was97.000...within 30days i was undetectable cd4..1400...been on this medicine for three years now an i only have short term memory lost just of little thinks i love this medicine im alive healthy an also have good people in my corner thanks Atripla your tha best"


"I've been coughing so much which brings me to puke daily now on this it's great doctor prescribed this as I am a smoker and I had a slight upper respiratory infection"


"I took Quetiapine (Seroquel) for a little over a year. The pro's of this medication are that it helps me sleep and seems to tackle bipolar depression quite nicely. It also seems to make me less volatile and capricious. The con's unfortunately became too much. I gained over 50 pounds during my time on the drug, my blood pressure sky-rocketed and no amount of healthy eating or exercise helped me lose weight and keep it off. I have the appetite of a racehorse when I take it in the evening and my binging became dangerous. I also sustained a number of injuries to my legs and feet because my body couldn't keep up with the rapid weight gain during exercise. It's a good med, but be mindful that it causes weight gain!"


"I've always used monistat ovule, one day. The first time I used it, my vagina felt like it was on fire!  BUT, it cleared up the infection. I have it, again, and bought the AZO yeast to take before the monistat, and there is ZERO burning. The two are the perfect combination!"


"I started taking this 7 months ago. I take it to control my periods and to help with my skin. I was taking Estrostep which worked great but due to price switched to this. It has made my skin breakout severely. I used to get a pimple or two around period time; with this I keep getting cystic acne that takes weeks to go away. I would not recommend this if you are prone to breakouts."


"This medicine made my anxiety worse. While I was very focused, I had a bad month while I was using this."


"Zyprexa is the only antipsychotic that doesn’t make me feel like a zombie! I kept my personality and my energy. It almost feels like I don’t take an antipsychotic. I take 7.5 mg, because my psychiatrist told me that when you take less then 10 mg daily, the risk of metabolic syndrome is low.

It’s very good for treating mania and it augments the effect of my antidepressant. The only downside is that it’s a little bit difficult to wake up."


"Okay, so first of all if you decide to take this medication. Make sure to set a routine time each day to take it it works best that way. Also it takes awhile to fully kick in, for me about after 4 complete months of not missing a 50mg dose I started to feel the good effects from it. Seriously! you have to continually take it on a scheduled time to feel the good effects from the meds. After dealing with stress and anxiety after a few bad years I finally decided I needed some type of medication.After trying everything else medication was my last resort but man I wish I strarted it sooner! I'm about 6 months in on a 50mg dose and I'm starting to feel alive again. Enjoying things I used to take joy in but lost it when my depression hit."


"Got this for an infected piercing. Still have bump in my ear and it made me breakout soooo bad."


"I read the experiences of people on Provigil before I tried it and as I was in the midst of a very deep depression and has tried so many other anti-depressants. I was suicidal and desperate for help.  As most other people found, it is a miracle!  I cannot believe that I feel this good.  I am back to my old positive self.  I am taking 200 mgm in the morning.  The last medicine that worked was Adderall which worked initially but wore off after a year.  I still had the rapid heart beat, but the depression continued.  Thank you to everyone who posted their positive feedback as it gave me hope that the medicine might work. This is an off label use, but it sure works for me!"


"I have tried many medications over the years, mostly antidepressants but a few others like lamotrigine & Seroquel. I must say that nothing has been more effective than Latuda. I was on Wellbutrin for a couple years, was ok. This does make me drowsy so I take it at night. I do have to take with food or will make me really nauseous. Truly a miracle drug as I was not doing well."


"I've been on this for about 3 or 4 years now and I love it. It has worked great for me with no side effects. I've had no weight gain, no flare in acne, and not any unusual mood swings. This is the only birth control I've ever taken, and it has worked wonderfully for me!"


"This medicine helped with the fast heart rate but caused impotence. No other side effects were noticed."


"Lexapro has changed my life! I no longer have anxiety attacks, and I have control over my emotions. I wish I had started taking it years ago!"


"My eye pressure was up in the 40s and Dr. gave me 1 pill only to help get it down. About 20 mins later I started  feeling numbness all over my legs, arms, nose and upper lip. It was annoying but not painful. I was needing to pee very often and was super low energy the rest of the day. Glad I only had to take the 1 pill. It  only slightly helped the eye  pressure issue."


"I had to use this product not for a colonoscopy but just to clean out the system before starting new meds. The drink was horrible, the bloating was unreal, and it took forever to start working. I would definitely not use this again and go another route for a bowel prep."


"I am in my third month of taking this, and absolutely love it.  The first two weeks I had headaches and slight nausea, so I switched taking it at night.  So if you try this don't give up, it went away for me.  I don't have mood swings, which I did before taking.  I don't feel like I get bloated either.  I've had some slight bleeding at the end of my second month, but doctor said that was normal that my body has to get used to the pill. Love the fact I don't have heavy periods anymore.  I would recommend it.  Looking forward to not having a period every month.  My mood is stable and I feel happy. As far as acne goes, I can say it's not giving me any problems."


"My son took this for a couple of years.  At first it was very effective, and I was excited to have a non-stimulant medication to treat his ADHD.  It did make him sleepy, and that was problematic, and then its effectiveness wore off.  "


"Got it November of 2014. Spotted for at least 3 months but now I'm not bleeding at all not even a period. Seems great ."


"About two weeks ago I was completely drunk with one of my good friends and things escalated quickly. I woke up the next morning and panicked and had my friend rush to the store to get the pill. I took it with in 7 hours of unprotected sex. For the first two days I was so dizzy I had to lay down for a while and I felt nauseous. Then for about a week I had almost a kind of ovulation pain and I thought I was for sure pregnant. The whole time I had severe breast pain it was very very annoying, but then about two weeks after taking the pill I started a day early and I am very relieved. This pill works wonders don't worry, relax, it will do its job!"


"I started Yasmin three months ago after having the implanon( contraceptive implant) for about 5 years. I switched over because I had started to experience irregular bleeding and just to mention because a lot of women worry about weight, on that contraception I was both oversight and underweight at different times just due to my eating and lifestyle ( don't think contraception made a difference) so far my experience of Yasmin has been good, I never had 'acne' but I swear overnight and since starting it I have not had one more pimple and skin has just felt a lot nicer( not too dry not too oily) I had the initial nausea for about 2 or 3 days and the occasional breast tenderness but hey that's to be expected when you are changing your hormones?"


"I have been taking 100 MG every 12 hrs for a few days and at first it was just head aches and nausea but now I'm throwing up with the feeling of the flu and the worst aches and pains not to mention the heart burn!! Will not be taking it anymore !!"


"I started taking Bactrim 2 days ago for bladder infection and it is terrible because I feel like I have the flu... body aches, headache, nausea. ..I just called the doctor to tell her I'm not taking any more.. the bladder infection is nothing compared to the way this med made me feel!!! It seems like it has been cut  with some sort if poison before it gets to the US!!! I just hope I regain strength bc I feel so weak from the pain my body has been through!!!"


"helped with my cough. I had it for 3 days and had diarrhea all the way.......horrible"


"2005 started taking tramadol 50mg, and the within a few months started on 100mg time release. These past few months I feel the medication hasn't helped like in the beginning. Sciatica pain 24/7, Thursday had another round of epidural, and doctor wants me off tramadol. Well tonight I've had such bad anxiety I can't sleep.  I thought he would ween me off this medicine, like all other medicine in this category! Will call the doctors office Monday, this is ridiculous to be miserable at night, due to the doctors advise.  I'm tempted to just take a pill just to get some sleep, I have a little tingly on the right leg, but not in any pain.  Hope this epidural works this time.  Back in 2006 it did not help. "


"Apparently this product worked wonders for a friend of mine, within minutes of taking one dose my nose would not stop running like a faucet, I began feeling sharp yet sudden pain throughout my chest/stomach, I genuinely feel like I couldn't breath (I say feel because I'm dealing with the side affects as I type this) I have very bad diarrhea & I feel like I am going to puke up a storm at any point. Please don't take this & if you do be prepared. I wish I was."


"I've been on and off methadone for years for what started as pain from 4 ruptured vertebrae..and my addiction to opioids after that..I'm only going to share briefly about getting  off methadone or reducing your dosage.I saw a comment by someone here on 100 mls and looking to cut it in half  so they can take other medication that isn't blocked by the methadone.

Go slowly if you don't want to go into severe withdrawal. Taper from 100 by 10 mls every week.don't go faster than that.feel free to stay longer than weekly here and there if you start feeling bad.or takes about a week to fully start feeling bad from the time you reduced.once you hit around 30 mls you've reached the typical therapeutic dose and MUST GO SLOWER BEYOND THERE."


"I had been having severe, migratory joint and muscle pain, along with horrific idiopathic itching. We tried everything (anti-histamines, steroids, etc) with no effect, finally trying gabapentin. It was like a miracle: the joint pain and terrible itching went away. However, I developed secondary pain--a deep, horrible ache in both thighs. It took me two months to even figure out that the pain in my legs was caused by the gabapentin (first of all, I suffer from RA, so pain is common; second, gabapentin is supposed to help with pain, not cause it, so this was confusing).  I went off the gabapentin (note: always consult a physician and taper down!), and sure enough, the debillitating thigh pain that I'd been suffering so long went away."


"I read these reviews which helped me to make a decision to take this med so I will add my experience in the hopes it will help others. I am 56, male and had two minor heart attacks 6 months ago. That and a very stressful job caused many sleepless nights and some stress and anxiety. My Doctor suggested lexipro a few times and I finally decided to give it a try. I was prescribed 10 mg and broke them in half as a trial so 5 mg to start.The first 2-3 days I felt no change but by day 3-4 the side effects kicked in hard. Nausea, severe hot flashes, fullness and tightness in chest, fogginess, very anxious feelings. I decided to stop after 6 days and was worried about any withdrawal but the day I stopped I felt much better. just my experience."


"I've been using this product for almost 3 months. I'm still having the side effects of starting this new method. But I have lost 5 pounds since I started using Ortho Evra. My only problem is. I CAN'T tan. My doctor did not tell me I wasn't supposed to get a tan Well when I got out. I had the worst mood swings ever. Also I wake up every hour of the night throwing up from 3-9 in the morning. It's absolutely horrible because vomiting is one of my main fears. Other than that I do love this product and I am disappointed that I have to switch to Ortho Tri-Cyclen because tanning is more important to me right now."


"I took this antibiotic after trying Cipro, which was too strong for me. After finishing the 4 days I was on them for, my UTI was still present. Some days it was even worse. This antibiotic didn't work to get rid of my infection, even though the doctor claimed my urine in the lab was responsive to it. Not to mention these pills gave me god awful headaches and insomnia. Overall it lessened the burning and stinging and smell, but didn't clear my infection."


"Been taking it sense November 2015 it's now March 2016 I've lost 39 pounds I think the meds are very effective but I have experienced tingling in my fingers & toes also dry mouth but nothing more than that  just concerned about the side affects regarding pregnancy I pay about 130 a month cause my insurance wont cover but I feel like its worth the money"


"On my second week and I'm probably going to stop.  I'm experiencing terrible hot flashes and chills and am not sleeping. I'm so sorry it is not working."


"I love my Mirena! I've had it for about 3 months. I experienced a little bit of spotting for the first few weeks, but never a full period. And I didn't even cramp. The insertion wasn't that bad either. They dilated my cervix and numbed me for everything. The initial cramping was the worst part of it, but the cramps subsided after about 5 days and were manageable with Motrin. My boyfriend and I are loving the benefits of my mirena, and I would recommend it to anyone!"


"Have been on it for over a year, works ok at this point, still having some fatigue and still have pain and swelling in feet and hands. Also take plaquinil so this maybe helping also. Would love to feel as good as the people on benlysta :)"


"I have GAD, PTSD, Adult ADD, Bi-polar & crippling panic attacks aka Panic Disorder. I was diagnosed with panic disorder at the age of 7. It ruins my life. I took klonopin for 7 years threw middle and high school. It worked okay but I always felt like something else could work better. I have been on Prozac, cymbalta, latuda, visteril, lexapro, Effexor, amnitriptalyne, celexa, Paxil, lyrica, neurontin, depakote, seroquel and risperdal. Nothing EVER worked. I finally am on a routine of; 40mg Prozac, 25mg amnitriptalyne, 40mg adderall a day, .5mg klonopin 4X daily, .5mg of halcion for insomnia. My doc recently changed me to 1mg Xanax 3X daily and it has been a lifesaver. I don't feel like a zombie and my mood has evened out!! Love it so much."


"I prefer Tylenol number 3 for pain. Vicodin made me sick. It is also very cost effective."


"The tablets eased migraine in about 20mins. I feel a bit spaced out but compared to the migraine its nothing."


"48 years of dealing with cold sores. 14 days to heal and I looked horrible. I finally tried valacyclovir hydrochloride. 2 days after the start of a large cold sore it is almost gone. You can hardly see it. 12 days of suffering erased. This medicine is a life changer. I have looked for something like this for over 30 years. I wish I had found it earlier. Thank you to the makers."


"I took ATARAX when a child and started taking this medicine again approximately 2 years ago, from my Allergist. I have tried basically all modern oral prescription medicines (& those which have become over-the-counter). My Allergies induce ASTHMA! I take specifically created Allergy Antigen Shots (2 per wk/2 different vials) from Allergist which help greatly. Normally, unless I live on the coast, I'm bothered from indoor (dust, mold), outdoor (weeds, plants), & food allergies in the warm (non-frost/freezing) months. Each yr Allergies have become worse. I can take this 1 tab 1x per day or 2 pills at once if having a severe attack.  I certainly recommend having an Allergist Dr, in addition to your reg Gen.Practice Dr. This Rx does NOT make me sleepy, though people say it can."


"I had an impaction even though I usually have IBS-D. This was Horrible!  Uncontrollable & uncontainable diarrhea now on 3rd day after one single dose in the ER."


"I started taking Amitiza 8mcg twice a day about a year ago. At first I didn't notice anything. I have really bad bloating issues due to slow motility in large intestines. He then increased my dosage to 24 mcg twice a day and that's when my bloating decreased. Im able to eat foods I couldn't eat before. It does give me diarrhea badly at times but it doesn't bother me. I would give it a 10 but I still feel like there is something in my low intestines. Like it's not completely moving everything  out of me. If I don't take it for a few days I do notice the bloating get worse. I definitely feel a whole lot better taking it than if I don't."


"Worked great!!!! This is the first time I can say that about a product...it will dry out your face a bit. But if you use Cetaphil moisturer in the day with PanOxyl face wash as your was it really works."