"I think Klonopin is the bottom-of-the-barrel of benzodiazepine anti-anxiety/anti-panic medicines. This is from personal experience with it & other benzodiazepines. Klonopin, for one thing, lacks the muscle-relaxant effect that's an additonal benefit of other benzodizepines such as Valium (diazepam). But what's worse is that Klonopin caused me to lose 2 jobs. It has this strange effect of prompting me to 'speak my mind' -- a little too much! Not the case with Valium, which has a much more pleasant effect. With further research I found out that Klonopin was intially marketed for seizure disorders *only*. But, because it didn't sell well for that, the company basically pushed into the anti-anxiety market. There's much better out there."


"Cipro was horrible. I have never had a reaction to an antibiotic before. Mentally disturbed head. It was very strange and made me panicky. Broke out in a rash on forearms and itchy tight chest.  Read how awful this drug is. Thank goodness my reaction happened after a few doses and not a week or two. Flouriquinolones are poison for me. I never would have thought an antibiotic could be so harmful."


"Topamax is very good at helping me with keeping my seizures away. My main problem though, is sometimes anywhere between 3:00 and 5:00 in the afternoon I have a "nap crash". Meaning my eyes want to close because I feel drowsy no matter how much I try to fight it and within a few minutes after my eyes close I'm completely unconscious."


"Early this year my blood pressure just went up and stayed there. 199 over the 96. Some days lower but still 148 over 90. Been on low dose Lisinopril for a month. Now blood pressure is nev128 more than 126 over 80 or under 96 over 60. Left arm still hurts like a Charlie horse. Never had a migraine before or after. I'm 49, white male. Eating about 1860 calories and averaging 3 miles a day not including gym time."


"SW: 201.5
CW: 201.5
GW:150
5'8" 40 years old
I'm on day 3 and although I haven't lost any weight yet, I do have more energy. No side effects yet. As far as appetite, I've noticed that I eat the same amount at meals but the fullness lasts much longer so I've completely stopped snacking. Haven't had a snack between meals since day 1. I'm hopeful"


"I've been on Humira and Enbrel. Hands down those two were the worse experiences of my life. So many side effects. I've tried Methroxate and that was even worse!! Finally, I was introduced to Stelara and I haven't had a flare up for two years now. I work out 5 days a week (weight lifting and cardio) and just have the normal muscle soreness. My joints haven't gotten worse at all. My psoriasis is pretty much all gone. I've had no side effects that I can remember. I haven't gained or lost weight. Long term, not sure how this will affect me but I want the quality of life now and I got it with this shot. most insurances will have you paying $200 but if you get the Stelara card, it goes to a $5 per shot copay! (every three months)."


"A brutal accident left me in a drug induced coma and on a respirator with a month long hospital stay. Figured I was back to relative normality. Fatigue was an issue, as was memory loss, attention span and nightmares. Diagnosed with PTSD, but I knew it wasn't.

After 22 months of hell I was circling the drain and either got help or was "opting out". Checked in to a nero ward and they ran a battery of tests on meover 2 weeks.  > Undiagnosed concussion from the accident.

Gave me an SSRI (off now) but nothing fixed the fatigue, or constant feeling of hangover/lack of focus.

Gave me modafinil and although I had small headaches daily (gone now) the energy/clarity it gave me was unreal.  Short/med memory is still shot but I have my life back"


0</span> users found this comment helpful.

"I've been taking this birth control for about 4 months now, but I already want to switch. My main reason for taking birth control was to help regulate my period and lessen the extreme PMS symptoms I get (acne, super painful cramps, mood swings, etc.) although my period is now regulated, I still experience all the PMS symptoms I had before, and they feel worse. I have mood swings where I'm left crying in my bed for hours and acne that covers my forehead and cheeks every time I'm nearing my period. Although I can't speak on wether or not this works as birth control, I don't think this pill is worth it at all."


"I started taking Zyban 4 weeks ago. I'm on the 12 week course of treatment. I've been smoking 17 years (started smoking at age 11) I'm now 28. I've tried quitting many times with patches and the gum and even tried the vape cigs. My quit date was March 16th and I have cravings but they don't bother me. It's weird but it's just like a quick thought that pops up and then you are like nope not today and its over with. The main side effect I've had is drowsiness. I've slept a lot. After I take my dose, I literally pass out and wake up hours later. Also, I feel drained, but I'm thinking these side effects may be my body going through withdrawal. I have felt a little nervousness here and there. Overall, it's been good."


Monistat 1-Day or Night Combination Pack

"Used Monistat 1day and like the previous comments I experienced the itching, burning and blistering on day two after usage, symptoms felt better but blistering was still there, for the blisters  use pure vitamin e oil .This will help the blisters go away and your skin will heal a lot faster , Just rub it all over vagina, it works like a charm!!"


"The first night I took this medication, I almost ran out of breath before climbing the stairs from the basement to my room (it's as if my respiratory system was somewhat repressed). It also caused some chest/heart pain. On the other hand, I slept well for those two nights. The side effects may be more dangerous than one's condition. Please be careful."


"Everyone I know is scared of implanon, I don't know why! I've had mine in for a year & a half & I've had the best experience. I have not gotten pregnant"


"Have classic migraine headaches which last sometimes 4-5 days long. Have been on Norco 10/325 for about 5 years now, and this medicine really works well.  I don't want to be on anything stronger (percocet, dilaudid, etc.), have tried Norco with Flexeril and that seems to be effective.  I can't see myself off these, the pain is just too intense, and the over the counter medicines don't work to treat severe migraine pain.."


"My whole reasoning to get on birth control was to help my miserable cramps, and periods. Saying that it was my first time on birth control, my midwife and I decided that the Nuvaring was the best route to go. I put it in the first day of my cycle, and I bled for three days (I have a five day cycle). I was so excited to have no cramps, and a short period. Then, about a week later I started getting horrendous cramps, even worse than my period cramps. The cramping wouldn't go away, along with the cramping - my skin changed from silky soft to desert dry, and I was extremely itchy all over my body.  Come to find out, I was actually allergic to the Nuvaring. Some other symptoms that I got with the Nuvaring were zits, hunger, and moody!"


"I have degenerative disc disease and had spinal fusion and stenosis surgery in my lower back. For years I have been on Norco 7.5mg/325 (1 pill 4x a day as needed.) and for the most part that took care of my pain. Roughly the past year my dr decided to reduce the Norco by half and added MS Contin. 15mg 1 pill twice a  day. It didn't help much. For me it takes the MS Contin three hours for me to notice any difference and it only helps for about six hours leaving three hours before I can take another. He upped it to 30mg in the morning and 15mg at night. Still not seeing anything different. This Friday I am going to ask him if I can just go back on the Norco at my old regiment. It seemed to work better for me then these extended release meds."


"Had ParaGard inserted one month ago today. I'm 44 and gave birth twice.  Only a pinch was felt and the whole process took about 10 minutes.  I did have my period.  I took 2 Advil before the procedure.  No cramping or pain at all after. First period after the insertion was 3 days of INTENSE bleeding. Then 3-4 days of light bleeding.  Some light spotting in between periods. Boyfriend hasn't complained he feels it but I have had light bleeding after sex.  Hoping that and the heavy periods deminish after a few months.  I would definitely recommend."


"I have had severe headaches, feeling nauseous and tired. "


"I'm taking 2x daily for 7 days 500mg. First pill...I had super painful urination almost like I was peeing razor blades, felt weak(almost as if I was drunk), couldn't concentrate, weird discharge, dull abdominal cramps, and at night had strange dreams. I usually don't have problems with meds so this surprised me. But since taking two more pills the initial symptoms have improved. So I'm hopeful it's working. I also recommend eating before you take a pill...and after, drink lots of water."


"My biggest problem was my ravenous cravings and I had no control over them. Since going on Belviq four months ago I have zero cravings for anything. My intake of sweets, salty snacks is gone and my wine habit is on my terms. Results 34.75 pounds in four months and mild constipation until I started drinking more water. I am on a low carb diet and selectively decide when to treat myself. I need to lose 25 more pounds and then I am keeping them off. My doctor says staying on the medicine will keep the pounds from coming back but I can go cold turkey and see if I can go it alone. Going it alone is how I got to where I was."


"Paxil completely changed my life. I could not go out because I feared everything. My panic attacks were the worst. After two weeks of taking the medicine I started feeling so well I could not believe it."


"I had been on cipralex (lexapro) for about a year when I noticed I was feeling too tired all the time for my liking. I asked about SNRI's because they tend to give more "energy". I got switched to Effexor and didn't have a good experience at all. I couldn't stop thinking about terrible things, I had bad anxiety, excessive sweating at night and my heart would race too much too often. I had to get off after 9 weeks because it was not working for me at all. It made me really appreciate the escitalopram I was taken before.

Clearly different antidepressants work differently for others. I'm just sharing my own experience. Some may do really well on Effexor, unfortunately I didn't."


"This medicine helped me to fall asleep after a solid week without sleep. However, I did not stay asleep. Going to try Lunesta tonight."


"I've been on Buspar for two years. The drug does not 'kick in' quickly, but once it does start working, one notices a nice, quiet calm. (It started working for me after ~ 30 days. )It's nothing like the benzodiazepines (thank goodness) and does not make me feel like a zombie with memory problems like Clonazepam (Klonopin) or Valium, etc. I use this in conjunction with Cymbalta and this combination helps me with both anxiety and depression. The only side effect I notice is that I might sweat a bit more. It is non-addictive, but as with any drug used long-term, one become physically dependent upon Buspar and one should follow a withdrawal schedule formulated by your PCP."


""I serverd in the United States military and was diagnosed with a horrible panic disorder. I left 70% disability due to severe Anxiety and a crippling panic disorder with Agoraphobia . I have been on everything there is including all the REAL serious meds in my 4 psychiatric visits at the VA. Nothing worked absolutely nothing besides benzodiazepines. Klonopin in my opinion works the best out of the benzo family. Has a very long half life and will come on slower but last way longer than others like xanax or Ativan witch hit you FAST but leave fast leaving you with wanting another dose quicker witch in my opinion sucks. In conclusion Klonopin saved my life I have been on it 5 years at .5mg 3 times a day""


"I have had my nexplanon in since November 2014. I wouldn't say that it is a bad birth control but it is a times annoying. When I first got it in, I had a huge bruise for about a week where it was inserted. I was still able to lift around 30 pounds  (A small child). I had no period for around 6 months but once it hit 6 months I started to spot for a whole month! It was not a lot but it was enough for me to use one pad per day pretty much. I was highly emotional in the first month, my skin was super oily, my hair was even feeling oily no matter how many times I washed it. I have gained at least 30 pounds on this, but I personally am not the healthiest eater. The only good thing I would say about this is that I am not pregnant."


"This medication has helped me so much and with minimal side effects. I am also taking gabapentin and a low dose of Lexapro. This combination has finally made the difference.  but everyone has a different body chemistry."


"I had my Skyla insertion 3 days ago. I have never had any children & no pregnancies. I decided to look at a safer method & I was looking for another route with a more guaranteed pregnancy protection. I was super nervous & I had no idea what kind of pain to expect other than "severe menstrual cramp" feeling described. The insertion itself was quite painful but I didn't take any meds prior to my appointment so I highly recommend that. Severe cramping occurred for 36-48 hours after insertion. I am now 48-72 hours in & am experiencing no cramps & no bleeding. I will continue my pills for 4 weeks until my follow up appointment. Even though insertion was miserable, it lasts 10 seconds. Highly recommend this method!"


"I have taken this about 3 times now and it works great. The only downfall with this pill is that it takes awhile to kick in. So I make sure I take it with 6 hours to spare. I haven't had any hangover from it either."


"I found Norco to be highly effective in keeping my back, shoulder, and neck pain under control and still allowing me to function as a professional (at least for the most part).  I have taken Norco on and off over the last three years due to a series of accidents. I have taken Norco as my only source of pain medication, and, I found it was pretty easy for me to leave behind once the the injury was healed.  I had two surgeries this summer (June and July).  I began taking Norco in April, and had shoulder surgery in June and continued on the Norco.  In July I had spinal surgery and was put on Dilaudid and MS Contin for four weeks.  At the end of the four weeks my withdrawal symptoms were exceedingly painful, both physically and mentally."


"I was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis about 2 years ago.  I tried bladder instillations, read books about natural healing and pretty much refused any medication.  After a year and a half of suffering and trying gluten free, dairy free, egg free, yeast free for over 8 weeks I finally gave up the natural route and agreed to 25 mg of amitriptyline once a day.  Bottom line--it works.  It really does.  I still have the frequency but the pain is almost completely gone.  There have been some days when I feel the pain but I take an extra dose and it helps so much.  I do have to say though, it makes me tired, I've gained about 30 pounds and waking up in the morning is harder than ever.  Still, it's worth it."


"I was prescribed this medication for sinusitis. After taking the pills twice a day for 5 days out of the ten I needed I began developing side effects- swelling of the throat, sweaty hands and feet with tingling/burning, tingling in both arms, swelling of lower legs and ankles, tight chest, pain on front and back or chest, pain on both sides of my neck, unable to sleep flat, nausea and constant gas and indigestion. Dry mouth, terrible taste in mouth with white coated tongue. My blood pressure jumped to 144/98 from the usual 117/80. I thought I was having a heart attack! The pain in my chest was unbearable. I am hoping all these symptoms resolve on their own after stopping the antibiotic. All of my medical tests came back normal. "


"Well I've been on this birth control for a while now, probably close to a year now and for the past 2 months I've been on a full period. No other side effects though really."


"It helps me from pulling my hair out but I still have anxiety."


"I have been on Lexapro for about 2  years now for anxiety disorder.  Works great, still have nervous moments but much better than I would be without it.  Only downside is MAJOR fatigue, can barely stay awake during the day.  Going to try switching it so that I take it at night instead of the morning, but if that doesn't work I'm going to need to change prescriptions."


"The only good about Mirena was I didn't get pregnant. I had it for 3 years. Had painful ovarian cyst, acne, constant vaginal infection, weight gain. It didn't work for me."


"Nothing else worked except this 2mg dose without side effects.

It wore off after 6 hours. Given  post surgery use, but could have helped longer since everything else caused migraines."


"I got Nexplanon in Dec 2013. The insertion was painless and I only had a bruise for about a week. 2 weeks after I got it, I got my period which was super light and lasted for 10 days. It's almost Feb 2014 and I haven't gotten a period since. I love Nexplanon and highly recommend it! You don't have to worry about it for 3 years and it's the most reliable form of birth control. Love it!"


"I have been taking tri linyah for 4 years. I have never gotten pregnant on this pill. My boobs got a cup size bigger on it and i was 115 pounds before i took it and after taking it i am 125 pounds. My periods are on time and lighter on the pill. The nausea subsided about 2 months after first taking it. The only thing i didn't like about it is that it gave me mood swings and lower sex drive."


"This is the first pill that I've tried which I've liked being on; I've had no acne, my periods are more manageable with mood swings GREATLY reduced (a blessing). My breasts also grew which I was pleased about as I'm usually a B cup. I had a little soreness from that but not huge amount. The only downside is weight gain. I've put on a couple of pounds and cannot seem to shift it, which is very unusual for me. I'm eating 1500 calories per day and have a varied, healthy diet but I still seem to be maintains or even gaining weight, which is a little depressing. I'm not sure I will give up on it just yet though as its great in all other respects."


"Dropped sugar way to much"


20</span> users found this comment helpful.

"I've been on this pill for 7 months. I'd been having hormonal issues so I thought a pill with less estrogen in it would help. Perhaps I am allergic to this pill. It upsets my stomach. The last few months it has been like I have diarrhea. After every meal I have an urgent need to use the restroom. My period has been unpredictable, heavy at first, then it lightened. One month I didn't get one. Now it's average in length but my back aches & I feel tired. I break out twice a month with mild acne. I have a 3-4 day window where I feel like having sex & my body will respond. Other times I want to have sex, but I am dry and my body is slow to respond. I am moody, easy to cry & anger. My boobs itch, I get bloated and I'm losing hair like crazy!"


"I stopped taking this medicine briefly, for around 5 days, due to the "speed effect" and had to go right back on it, due to brain zaps!!  I was (and still am) only taking 75 mg daily (once in the am).  I take 1 mg of Xanax daily, but if I take it AFTER the Effexor, it won't work. I decided to switch it around and take it BEFORE the antidepressant and it works a LITTLE better, but not much.  I used to take it early in the afternoon and was up all night.  Now as long as I take it before 1 pm, I sleep fine.  I've been taking it since January of 2014 and have noticed me being much calmer, still anxious at times, but much better before prescribed to me!  It DOES cause, weight loss, drowsiness and fatigue if I take it while lying down."


"I have tried Dulcolax, which will only  work if I take 3 or 4. MOM only work if I drink half the bottle. I took one Linzess and started drinking a lot of water, in about an hour was going and had no cramps or bloating feeling. Just don't pass gas because that's probably not what that is. Don't forget the WATER."


"I've taken 3 tablets everyday for 3 days and I still haven't pooped yet! I'm so constipated it's ridiculous!!!"


"I had Sinusitis for a week then went to doctors with severe headache, pressure on forehead , I told I  have a bacterial  infection, headaches, weakness, feeling lethargic. Had one tablet yesterday with a sandwich, one this morning with breakfast.  Seems to be fast acting, as my nose is now clear again, no sign of infection,  no pressure or pain,  I believe this is the best  antibiotic I have ever taken, feeling great today. With food also drank 200mls water. I believe  everyone is different,  I seem fine and can tolerate doxycycline medication just fine, no more pressure headaches .... yippee !"


"I've been on this birth control for 3 months and have not become pregnant. My boyfriend and I don't use any other birth control methods. My skin has cleared up and I haven't gained any weight (although I work out regularly and eat well). The first month my breasts swelled up to over a cup size bigger but after I finished my first pack they went back to their regular size. I would recommend this pill to anyone looking for a method of birth control. The reason I gave it a 9 and not a 10 is because it has caused me some mood swings. Nothing unbearable. My sex drive is also the same as before."


"I TOOK DEPO ONLY ONE TIME.

I decided to take it at my six week check up (Dec 4th 2015) after giving birth.  I was advised that the depo shot was best especially if you're one to forget taking the pill. THE DOCTORS / NURSES NEVER TOLD ME ABOUT THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE PROLONGED BLEEDING.

I was bleeding from that time for about a month.  I went to the doctor and he prescribed Norcolut which stopped the bleeding while taking it but it start back as soon as the dosage was finished.

I missed my sec. injection (Feb 26th 2016) hoping the bleeding would stopped but it never did.  I've been bleeding for 4 MONTHS now with no signs of it ending.  PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS SHOT!"


"I started taking this med this morning and after a few hours I began feeling better. No side effects thus far, but very impressed with it's speed."


"DO NOT go near this pill...gave it a few months to kick in per my gyno and I have no idea how she prescribed this horrible medication. I took it to regulate my period and now instead of one, I get two a month every two weeks or actually whenever it feels like coming. It has made me EXTREMELY emotional, sad, and easily angered by things that are normally nothing. I also got crazy hungry more than the typical Pms'ing days before. I can't stress enough to stay away from this."


"After 20 yrs of ...lotions , showers , walks , yoga, vitamins, etc . I finally found a medication that completely works on my restless leg . I started taking tramodol for my pain in my elbow but the wonderful side effect was NO PAIN AND NO SYMPTOMS of my restless leg ..."


"I have been on suboxone for 5 years. I tapered slowly down to .5mg. I thought I'd be fine when I stopped. Nope. Had the usual symptoms of sub w/d. Pretty bad. On day 3 I called my Dr and demanded something to ease the pain and restlessness and nausea. He prescribed mW clonidine, gabapentin, and seroquel. I took the clonidine and gabapentin and slept for a lil while then woke up kinda like a zombie. I have to work tomorrow so I definitely will not be take anything before work. It did what it was supposed to do though. No muscle or joint pain. I'm relaxed and comfortable and I can finally sleep. So overall food deal. I may try just one or the other...clonidine or gabapentin. I don't wanna be the walking dead....."


"I've suffered from general and partial seizures for many years. Many medications which have been tried before have either had side-effects (some severe) or I have had a bad allergic reaction too. Lacosamide so far has only produced a drowsiness for around an hour when it kicks in, it has though reduced the partial seizures greatly and I have had no more general (or grand mal) seizures from the time I started taking this medication. However, I have noted that the drowsiness does seem to ease with time. Under medical supervision I would recommend you give it a bash as it seems to work for me."


"I was on it for 3 months when I stopped because it was $368 a month even with my insurance(I have a high deductible plan) after about a month being off I asked my dr for something else. He told me no because it took us so long to find that. He provided me for samples for the next 6 months. It was like a magic pill for me as far as my depression it even helped my anxiety to the point where I wasn't taking Xanax anymore. But it defiantly lowered my sex drive which has almost cost me my marriage. I also gained a total of 25lbs. After being on the medicine for about 6 months it seemed that it just stopped working. The depression is back and one some days worse than before and the anxiety has been so severe I had to go to the ER one night."


"I was always the funny fat guy with few dating deals. Well my health last year was not funny and now the best thing that could happen is my gradual weight loss. I am losing about seven pounds a month and after nine months I am on my way. My health has improved on all fronts with just fatigue as the only side effect and that passed quickly."


"I've been on Savella for about a month now. Started with the titration pack. Felt relief within a few days. Pain is not gone, but certainly diminished to a point where I feel somewhat normal. Doesn't help with neuropahty, but does lower muscle pain. I have had muscle cramps/spasms in my legs at night, some slight constipation, and now some headaches have started the past couple of days, but I am so grateful for this medicine. Some days I feel that I don't need to use my handicap plaque! I previously used Salsalate, which helped, but nowhere near as good as Savella. I wish the price would come down. But I'm on it happily!"


"I'm on Bupropion SR 1 x 150mg.  I take it in the morning when I first get up, I've been on it for 3 weeks, and had 2 days of trouble sleeping, the rest of the nights have been fine.  Been taking it for depression, anxiety, and adult ADHD.  Have not noticed the sexual side-effects, though the decrease in appetite, definitely.  I eat now because I have to, no snacking.  Overall happier!  It seems to help my concentration, though Strattera seemed to work better, but it's too expensive.  "


"I struggled with acne since beginning middle school.  all other topical medications were too harsh and either irritated my skin to where it was red and over oily, or it made my acne worse.  Yes its normal to get worse before getting better, but after months of the other medicines it never got better.  While using aczone, my acne never got worse, only better after the first few days.  I have been using it for about 4 months now and my skin is completely smooth besides the occasional pimple that is barely there.  All i have left to take care of are the scars that were left over the years.  strongly recommend aczone to all with sensitive skin!"


"Hello all,..writing again today as there isn't enough space. The price tag is steep for me but worth every penny. This stuff works...I have had no side effects and I don't even think about going to the fridge. I am so excited about this and can't wait to see how much I will lose. I tipped in at 266 lbs and I will let you all know how I make out when I see my dr. Where has this been all my life? Hats off to the lab and smart people that invented this product....it should be available to everyone as it will save lots of people from getting diabetes and other diseases related to being over weight and obese."


"I started taking Lexapro after years of anxiety and constant feelings of doom and gloom, it came to a head about 4 years ago and I was seriously considering suicide, anyway I started going to counseling and taking 20 gms of Lexapro, I worked my way through it and about 2 months ago went cold turkey after cutting down to 10 mg for about 6 months. I got bad head spins and felt really tired but I'm coming good now, the interesting thing is that while I was on Lexapro my craving for beer went through the roof and I went from two stubbies a day to sometimes 20 and couldn't get enough. I lived for beer, now I'm off
Lexapro I have lost that craving and the beer actually tastes bad so all good. I wonder now whether Lexapro was really doing anything"


"Was proscribed this medication for neurological damage from a refused Cervical Spine Block. Because I now suffer from Neurological Damage my sensitivity to any noise or sound has intensified to 300% some days. I already suffer from Anxiety and PTSD so it did not help the nerves in my neck. Script was for 100mg 4xs daily I have only made it to 100mg every 12 hours because I only took it when I was feeling my nerves in my neck tighten. I have taken no more then 200mg daily for 3 days. I can't take this medication I'd rather have anxiety then deal with Acid in my throat all day and a stomach not feeling so happy. Not for me for pain it is great ."


"I was nervous to start taking birth control after reading up on all of the side effects and being the worrier that I am. However, I've been taking Sprintec for 5 months now and it hasn't had any negative side effects. I'm very relieved. I would recommend this brand to anyone looking into birth control. It has helped my minor acne greatly and also lightened my very heavy period so that now it is average and doesn't last 8 days! I would recommend setting an alarm on your phone for the same time every day so you remember to take it. It was definitely a great decision to start taking Sprintec. Best of luck!"


"Works great for me!"


"Its good for controlling your appetite but there are some other side effects than mentioned above including several joint pain and stiffness of lower jaw which some times feel like its locked specially when I'm dehydrated and it looses its effect over time so its best to start on lower doses"


"I have been on Tri-Sprintec for 4 months now and it is great.  I had been on Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo before, but switched because it was so expensive.  I have had absolutely no problems with either pill.  No headaches, no nausea, no weight gain, no breakout problems, and best of all no pregnancy.  On Tri-Sprintec my periods are slightly shorter than they used to be, and I hardly have any cramps now, whereas without birth control pills I had terrible cramps for the first two days of my period.  I am not moody, either.  I would recommend this pill to anyone currently on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, or anyone at all for that matter."


"Insomnia, fatigue, confusion"


"Starting any new seizure med to me is just straight up scary. I think they are running out of drugs to try. So I have to admit I was a bit worried when I heard the side effects. They have me listed as allergic to depakote, vimpat and keppra but honestly it was how nasty the side effects were. My personality hasn't changed at all on this drug. However, I never was an "active" sleeper which is what I turned into for awhile. It seems to be slowly going away but it was very weird waking up because I was dreaming I was swimming and hit the wall with my foot. As many people with epilepsy know not a horrible side effect. I was having petite mals daily and grand mals probably weekly. Since I started fycompa I have had two petite mal seizures."


"Have been on Amitrip for three years now and haven't had a cyclic vomiting syndrome episode.
My gastro doctor tried as last resort and it works.
25 mg at bedtime my bouts started like clock work at 8 am.
My last episode lasted from June 18th to July 4th.
3 different hospital stays.
My weight went from 235 lbs to 180 lbs.
Thought my life was ending.
I was skeptical that this pill at bedtime would do anything.
But I couldn't have been more wrong, it saved my life so for anyone reading this please try this treatment and I hope you are as lucky as me. I am 57 years old."


"I am 60 years old and have had Raynaud's Syndrome for 10 years. The first episode was when I was diagnosed, when I looked like I would lose a finger from severe frostbite. However a wonderful surgeon told me to try Nitro-Bid cream on that finger for 7 days, before resorting to removing the finger. It was miraculous as within those 7 days my skin started to renew itself and the sheer pain of it all was gone within 3 days. He saved my index finger on my left hand and I was extremely grateful."


"It def helped with my mania,I just feel slightly off on it but it has helped a lot I take this and celexa to help with my obsessing but the risperdal made me gain weight,I went from 120-125 to 140 I'm so unhappy bout the weight gain I'm going to try to switch medications&will come back to this if I have 2,trying 2 find something better but this def helped my mania and doesn't make me real tired like seroquel and abilify or almost pass out like geodon"


"sooo, i've always been wicked scared about getting pregnant. my boyfriend and i have rarely had intercourse because of this dilemma so when i got the implant, i was optimistic. he's been home for three days and we've been trying it out. i havent really had any side effects. ive read about mood swings... yeah, well im always moody. weight gain? ehhh, maybe but hey, go to the gym. acne? oh well. my man thinks im beautiful. also i take antibiotics for my skin and theyre prevailing. uhhh.... oh! bleeding. i got my period two days ago. my boyfriend and i dont really care about having intercourse while im menstruating, but thats just us... i'd recommend it."


"I really wish I had better experience with this! It was the best choice for me and I did a lot of research. The only good thing it does is prevent pregnancy. I gained weight, my moods are crazy and I wasn't very nice before so defiantly not good, and i get random cramps and either a long period or none at all, NO SEX DRIVE! Not good. Headaches and fatigue. I want it out."


"This medication made me not want to get out of bed.  It was difficult to get up in the morning and I felt tired and unmotivated.  It was a relief when I stopped after trying it for 3 months.  I still had migraines."


"I am currently finishing up a 14 day round of 3x's a day 500mg Flagyl for C. Diff. C. Diff, alone, is a beast to wrangle. Think food poison but 10x's worse---and the smell, oh that's another thing entirely.  I never leave reviews on medications but with the side effects vs. the benefits that I've experienced, I wanted others to know. Benefits: Finally stopped having uncontrollable diarrhea and gas pain. The side effects didn't kick in until about day 7. So far, I've experienced light sensitivity, numbness and tingling on my left flank, insomnia, and an overall feeling of unrestlessness that is very similar to a panic attack. I've also had a runny nose and headaches. The medicine does work but I cannot wait to be finished!!!!!!!!"


"I had been taking Nexium for about the last 10  years. While taking it, I had no problems at all. Prior to taking Nexium, I had difficulties with acid reflux even from something so simple as eating a slice of bread."


"Causes really dark thoughts."


"Was on this for about 3 weeks.  Sleep was horrible or almost non existent.  Was very anxious all day.  Could barely leave the house and was shaky all the time.  Made me way too amped up.  I have treatment resistant depression.  Thought this might be worth a try after failing with many SSRIs  (Zoloft was only one that worked for the most part but didn't get me all the way there).  Can help some people with anxiety.  I was not one of them.  Wanted to give it 4 weeks but could barely make the 3 week mark before I cracked."


"I was on birth control, however I decided to stop taking it on Saturday, 9/5/15 because I thought it was causing my sinusitis. I got my period on the monday after and it lasted till friday. I had sex with my boyfriend on friday september 11th with a condom but it broke and he came completely inside me. I'm assuming that my birthcontrol was still in affect because I was still ending my period of the placebo week, but just to be sure we  went to the shops  and bought generic brand Plan B(levonorgestrel) and took it 40-60 minutes after. I started bleeding right after I took plan b but I assumed it was my period. I stopped bleeding that night but two days later I started spotting. Currently having bad cramps and expecting my period sometime next week."


"This drug calmed me down within an hour. Thoughts became more moderate in most respects over a longer period of time. Having been taking it for four years, my cognitive skills have improved due to improved social functioning. My advice is to give it a chance. Be prepared to tolerate some physical drawbacks for the sake of improved mental functioning and cognitive gains based on stability of mind. It is true that some forcefulness will be lost from your thoughts, but you may want this. Depending on your state of mind, this drug could be a life saver."


"never again vomited so much after taking it and still feel sick"


"It has made a great difference in my fibromyalgia. A lot less pain and it has given me more energy. I have been able to do things I thought I would never do again."


"I have a diagnosed metabolic disorder and got my prescription from my endocrinologist. After 8 months, I

have lost 28 pounds. I exercised, ate cleanly, and drank a minimum of 2 L of water per day. Insurance did not cover a some of Qysymia's costs, so I spent over $1,000 on my 8 months. I am early 30 and tall (and have found these posts so relative rendering them NA). Negatives: cost, you feel mentally foggy, cannot drink alchohol, and it is a major risk for females because pregnancy would be terrible. I was aware of the other potential risks, so there was genuine stress for 8 months. Ultimately, I am fine and have lost half of the weight I want to lose! I am praying that now "my metabolism is on" and "is fired up like a furnace.""


"This medicine is my go to every time! It takes away every bit of pain and discomfort that comes along with a UTI, would recommend to anyone!"


"I have been suffering from bouts of larangytis
had bouts this year, had many tests done nothing comes back
when I see dr next will mention eye drops
as I feel this may b whats causing whatever is wrong
worth asking as all tests done show nothing."


"I've started having anxiety attacks about half a year ago, and have been depressed since high school, which had kept me up most nights, worrying about my heart rate. 25mg of trazodone makes me very sleepy and puts an end to racing thoughts, and has also made my uncomfortable dreams subside. I do experience some dizziness and heavy eyelids, but other than that this medicine helps a lot. Went from sleeping around 4 hours to more than 8 again. Although I cannot imagine anyone taking 300 mg of this and being okay the next day."


"I was started on Pristiq 50mg a year ago when my moods started to get out of control, as well as my anger. I was so angry all the time, and I felt like I was always on the verge of crying. I experienced no side effects whatsoever from the Pristiq, and felt a noticable difference within a week. I'm not angry for no reason any more, and I don't feel like I have to cry when I drop a spoon. This medication worked wonders for my depression, anxiety, anger and invasive thoughts. My doctor increased the dose to 100mg after I plummeted emotionally, despite the Pristiq. The increased dosage worked! I've been on 100mg for 6 months with no side effects and no complaints."


"I have bipolar disorder, anxiety, severe depression, PTSD and an eating disorder. I am a 25 year old female and I've been taking Wellbutrin for 3 days with Lexapro. I've tried them all, Lamictal, Abilify, I don't need to go on. My doctor put me on this after  attempting suicide. I'm trying this before I go to my last option, hospitalization. I've read so many positive comments, and I feel a difference already. I have so much energy, but I'm still sleeping a lot. The migraines are horrible, but that's really nothing new with this type of medication. This will be the 7th trial of medications I've been on in a year. Not one has worked. I'm trying really hard and being very patient. I hope for a happy ending like most of you."


"I have an 8-yr history of BN, purge type. I tried lots of antidepressants for my MDD/GAD (such as Cipralex, Effexor and Zoloft), but never anything for BN specifically.

My new GP suggested I try Prozac. I started at 20 mg, went up to 40 mg, then went back down to 20 as I was running low on meds. I had some weird side effects, such as feeling very anxious and having self-harm thoughts (although not suicidal thoughts).

I went to the doctor and my dose was adjusted up to 60 mg. I have now been on that dose for about 6 months and have had no relapses with BN. It's incredible, because I've failed so many times before. I still struggle with anxiety and depression, but it's great."


"I was a smoker for 41 years. Over the years more and more until it became a 3 pack a day habit. I started taking Chantix and after 3 weeks I was smoke free. Smoke free now for 13 days! After taking it for 3 weeks I was still smoking around 15 to 18 cigarettes per day. So I was really scared that it was not going to work for me. On the 22nd day I decided to not smoke for as long as I could that day and I ended up not smoking the whole day. So that was my start to quitting. Each day after that I just did not smoke. It really did not bother me! The first 2 or 3 days that I started taking Chantix I was really sleepy but after 3 days that went away. I take it with food and water and so far have had no side affects."


"I was on the pill for 5+ yrs with no issues until Jan 2016 when I was diagnosed with blood clots in both lungs. Bye bye estrogen birth control. My Dr at the time told me that Paragard was my *only* option.

It was inserted in May 2016 - probably the most painful experience of my life. Severe cramping during/following the insertion but the next morning I woke up feeling great, no pain. But that was the end of the good times with Paragard. I began bleeding all day everyday for the next 6 months. It was like the heaviest day of my period every day + cramps, headaches, stomach pains, etc. Ruined most of my panties & barely had sex because it was so bad.

Finally went to PP in Nov 16 and they removed it. I have Liletta now & love it so far."


"I took my 40 mg today have peed 5 times this past 2 hours, other than that so far I feel fine. This is a first for me to ever take a water pill, but so far it seems to do its job. "


"Great"


"My morning sickness started around 6 weeks and by week 7 I was vomiting up to 40 times a day and ended up in the hospital due to dehydration. I was given Zofran through an IV, but the minute it wore off I would be sick again. I was going to the hospital every 3 days for the IV and Zofran, then I started on Diclegis and my world got better. I was still vomiting, but that went down to 2-3 times a day which was bearable. I didn't notice any other side effects. I was able to return to work and remained on Diclegis for the next 4 months."


"I took this medicine for the first time in my life when I was 19 years old. It didn't work, it gave me the worst side effects ever. Upset stomach, bad headache, body cramps, and dizziness."


"This antibiotic works well for me, but side effects stink. Took it for a bacterial infection. I was advised to take it on an empty stomach, but within 30 mins I get super nauseous and dizzy. Started eating a small amount of food before and after and feel less nauseous. I prepare myself to be miserable for a couple hours in the morning after taking it and then take my second dose before bed so I can sleep it off."


"I have severe anxiety and social anxiety. I had to even start homeschooling because it got so bad. I would go a month without having to leave the house. Doctor put me on brintellix and I was finally able to leave the house I'm always out. I've been able to make friends without the need of my friends being right next to me. I can start a conversation. I never thought I'd find a medicine but I did and I can finally live my life again. I've been on it for 5 months and it's had no problems"


"My 83-yr old father took only five (5) pills over the course of a few days and ended up in the hospital in acute renal failure and 103 degree fever.  This man was not on any medications prior to taking Bactrim DS and was still working.  His kidney functions have not returned to normal, his blood platelets are critically low, his blood pressure is now elevated, as well as his blood glucose.  His whole life has changed for the worse all because of five (5) Bactrim pills.  I just hope he's on the road to recovery."


"Knocks me out!  Which allows me to sleep, at least for a few hours until it wears off.  I could not take this during times I need to remain awake, but when I want to be able to fall asleep, it is wonderful!"


"Cryselle changed my life. I went from super heavy periods with unbearable cramps that lasted 6-7 days to light, painless periods that last 3 days. My mood swings are gone and I haven't had any side effects besides a decreased libido which I honestly don't mind."


"So I am nearing my 3 years on this birth control. I got it when I was 15 now I'm 18. For the first two years I was constantly bleeding. Then I would have a few weeks off and then a month or so back onto bleeding and so on. I experienced bloating and weight gain that was explainable to me (I was not thinking about the birth control) because I have very high metabolism. I am a self conscious teenager and actually ended up stopping eating out of fear.  When I came on this birth control I wanted to prevent pregnancy and stop my period. Only one of those was achieved. So, while it is a good birth control, I find the side effects too unbearable."


"I started on this medication to relieve inflammation for tennis elbow.  It has done a decent job on that, but it has done an amazing job in reducing pain from plantar fascitis!  I've only been on it for about 3 weeks.  I've noticed no side effects."


"I have only been on Sronyx for a week and a half and I already feel as if I am gaining a large amount of weight. I took Aviane for a year prior (I was off birth control in between Aviane and Sronyx for about a year) and found that I lost weight on that pill. I'm wondering if weight gain is just an initial side effect of Sronyx and that I'll eventually go back to my normal weight?"


"It takes away my appetite and my cravings. 10 days and down 3 lbs without exercise. Dry mouth resulting in bad breath is the only side effect, and difficulty sleeping .  Started around June 27."


"Now 10 days taking escitalopram drops (5 drops daily = 5mg). The severe headache lasted 2 days from the start. No other side effects noted. Still early days and feeling positive. I still take xanax in the evenings and lowered the dose to.  The side effects were nasty at the start and enough to put you off taking the meds. Just keep going and drink plenty of water to. These meds need time for the body to adjust.  Don't give in, keep going."


"It works great. You will see your acne getting better very fast."


"I started Contrave on 10/15/2015 after 3 weeks I am down 13.2 pounds!!!!! I haven't had any side affects from this medication. It takes away the felling of hunger and you don't want to eat much or snack much. I haven't really changed my diet just eating less and drinking water only!!!! I highly recommend this product!!!!"


"This is the second medication I've been on for ny toenail the first was when I was 20 for 6 months it started with a Z ( ithink) and it worked I'm now 24 and my toe nail fungus came back?!! Idk why? So I started taking lamisil just over 3 months ago (got the no tastebuds and felt lethargic) but after all that NOTHInG so far the only thing that worked on me was the side effects, maybe there's been a slight improvement but I'm just not sure as the difference is miniscule. So I'm hoping it takes a bit longer to kick in cos no waaaay am I taking more medication for this! so has anyone else had to wait longer than 3 months for results?"


"I trust you'll take this medication off the market.  The before/after photos on your television ads show no visible improvements as compared with ProActive.  Don't buy this junk: The side effects are awful."


"The first 2 bottles I bought were amazing.  I took them at night as indicated; slept well and no morning 'hangover' and best of all no allergy symptoms.   The 3rd bottle however, feels as though I haven't taken anything.  I have been taking medication from this bottle for approximately 2 weeks.  Not sure if I got a bad batch or what.  I will buy a smaller bottle next time just to make sure."


"I have been on MANY birth control pills and hardly any of them were beneficial to me. I switched to this injection and I'm so happy I did. I started birth control when I was 15 bc  my cramps were unbearable. Endometriosis runs in the fam. I also had bad acne so I was trying to alleviate both of those issues. The depo shot didn't affect my acne in any way but it has almost completely diminished my cramps. The first 3 months were rough. didn't bleed for a month and 1/2 after getting it, but then I bled until it was time for my next shot. I got my second shot and didn't have my period for three months. It was AWESOME. Spotting around the due date for next shot is normal. Oh and the shots are painless. Stick through the rough first months!"


"I used to suffer from frequent, repeated flareups of diarrhea and constipation. It was extremely painful when the liquid stool tried to push past the hardened stool. I finally saw a doctor and explained my problem. She said I had symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. She recommended Metamucil and I started treatment the next day.

I experienced considerable relief after a week of drinking the powder mixture. I take Metamucil each and every day now and have experienced far less flareups than I did in the past. I no longer have to stay home so much or know exactly where each bathroom is when I go out. This fiber supplement has greatly improved my quality of life. I'm so grateful."


"I had a cold for a couple of weeks leading to infection with Sinusitis,  severe pain blocked nose, foggy hearing & thick greenish phlegm combined with a horrible cough that sounds like smokers with Bronchitis.  Initially GP prescribed a short course Amoxicillin for 3 days then a further one week with no improvement. I was put on Clarithromycin as a last course and I have been on it for 3 days.  I researched the side effects are worrying ! I experienced so far bitter horrible taste in mouth that disturbs sleep, palpitations , confusion , fatigue. Its important to take a strong probiotic with live yogurt and drink a lot daily.   So far I can see a slight improvement & I intend to persevere and finish the course as stopping is not advisable ."


"I've been using opioids for about 9 years now. Spinal surgeries had me using morphine, Fentanyl, Dilaudid and Norco at various times over the years. I have been using Norco (2 to 6 tablets per day) and MS Contin (twice a day) for the past 2 years. Dr. suggested Movantik and gave me samples. It worked as advertised for the first 3 or 4 times but then started giving me diarrhea. I take it at 6 AM but it takes 3 or 4 hours for the symptoms to subside and I am very weak afterwards. During this time I am unable to leave the house. I have a life and need to be places early. I guess I will try cutting the pill in half or go without breakfast and then take the regular dose."


"I did 7 months of treatment then my Oncologist had to take me off due to Congestive Heart Failure. I personally don't think Herceptin contributed to it at all but was told it was the combo of it and Adryamyacin. It was pretty bad, my ejection fraction was down to 28. I was so short of breath that just walking to the bathroom was a real effort. The fatigue was the mind numbing kind that just turning over in bed felt like I had ran a race. As for side effects for the Herceptin, I had frequent nose bleeds, mild nausea and occasional headaches. I would have gladly endured any side effects for the benefits of this life-saving drug. I am so thankful to Dr Slamon for all the work he did and to Genetech. I am a 4 year survivor so I think that says it all."


"My daughter has been on Trileptal for 2yrs. now and she did have a small seizure during the first 4 months but after increasing the dose to 5ml twice a day she has had nothing but a few migraines since. In another month or two we are planning on slowly taking her off. So I will find out soon exactly how well it has been working."


"Prescribed 7 day course four times a day as allergic to penicillin. Had general feeling sick but wasn't too bad, was soothing symptoms quickly but had to stop after two days as got severe headache. Never had a headache like it before, was an awful awful pain. Pain in head was still severe even after a day without taking anymore tablets. "


"Have been on various chemos since 2007 for metastatic breast cancer and just this yr was switched from Doxil to anastrozole for roughly 5 months. Was diagnosed with 2 blood clots in my right Calf. 12/22/14 Wondering if anastrozole caused them. "


"I am starting my 4th year on Arimidex and have had wonderful results.  I have had no side effects at all.  I am now over 70 and am active and otherwise healthy.  I am looking forward to many more years of continued good health."


"I have been taking Wellbutrin for a little over 5 weeks now and I have never been so sleepy in my life. I know its supposed to be one of the more stimulating antidepressants but it has the opposite effect on me so Im going to have to  discontinue use. My doctor only prescribed it to me to try and counter act a sexual side effect I am having due to Prozac. Anyways, everyone is different but it didnt work for me. Thank you..."


"I tried many other medications without help. I was so depressed and anxious I could not live my life. Pristiq is the the only thing that has helped. I am living life now with out being in a deep depression and without anxiety. The only problem is I have gained 30 pounds since starting Pristiq a year ago. I do work out, but I still gain weight. I hate the weight gain, but like living my life now."


"Miracle drug for sure! I've been taking the 50mg dose for about 2 months now. Nothing has ever worked like this (besides Effexor XR, but that made me much more manic) for treating my depression/anxiety. It's even helped my eating disorder. I hope it continues to be this wonderful, and I won't have to keep upping my dose to get the same effects. My only side effect so far has been a mild daily headache and crazy night sweats. But I'll take those any day over crying and screaming on the kitchen floor daily."


"Helped me breathe the first day of use, with no side effects."


"I have been on Seasonique for 3 years. At first I had no problems with the pill. Recently I have noticed an extreme change in my body. I have severe mood swings along with depression. I have also had severe cramps and break through bleeding. For as long as I can remember I have not had a sex drive, which is not good being newly married. It's almost to the point where I do not want to be touched at all. My legs ache all of the time no matter what I am doing and I have gained around 10 lbs. I have always had bad periods and it has helped a little but not enough to continue to stay on this pill. I am now asking myself why have I stayed on this pill for so long."


"Received Rocephin injection in left hip for urinary tract infection. The injection itself was not any worse than any other I've received, but as the medicine starts making its way into the body it becomes very uncomfortable. It feels very bruised and knotty at the injection site. However, I know this medicine works very well for this condition as I've had this twice previously, otherwise I would not put myself through the discomfort. It is only painful from about 2-3 minutes following the injection up to about 30 minutes following when the pain wears down to barely noticeable except when the area is touched.  Its highly worth the brief pain and discomfort.  I always feel much better within 24 hours following the shot."


"Bipolar disorder successfully treated with gabapentin for 4 years -900mg daily.Then in Dec 2015, I had general anesthetic for broken leg operation. Then 6 weeks later, fell into deep depression with uncontrollable crying. Convinced this is result of anesthetic. Can anything reverse this state?"


"I started getting really bad headaches at a young age but never thought it was anything serious until I became pregnant and they became worse. I tried everything from Excedrine migraine to Aleve. About 9 months ago my doctor gave me a sample of Treximet and I had my doubts but it actually worked. The only side effect that I had was a burning feeling in my nose, but the pain was gone and I could deal with that."


"I am 18 years old and do not have kids. I got Mirena inserted last week. The insertion itself was not that bad, just a bit of discomfort, it was like 3 pinches. When it was over, the doctor asked me how I was feeling, and I felt fine so he let me get up to get dressed. When I came back in the room, I almost passed out and thought I was going to throw up. The nurse got me lying down on the bed again and these feelings went away. The cramping started at this time. I cramped that day, which was manageable with 2 Midol%u2019s and 2 Advil (which was a great combination for this procedure). For the next few days I would get a cramp once a day, no big deal. I haven%u2019t been spotting at all, just a tiny bit right after the insertion."


"I have been smoking for 29 years. I quit cold turkey once for about 6 months but started again. Day 2 of chantix I started to forget to smoke. I would think oh crap I ate dinner an hour ago and I didn't smoke. So I hid them from view and forgot alot more.

My wife had bad side effects I did not. She stopped and is smoking again I only get urges with alcohol , one puff or 2 does it tastes like crap to me now."


"I've been on Lyrica for 10 months now, it's saved my life. I'm taking 2 @ 100 mg a day and from the first day it was like flicking a light switch on my pain, which is severe pain do to lower spine accident and also developed fibromyalgia. I just want to thank all doctors that prescribe this medication because it is a life saver."


"I'm a 56 year old female. I started on Forteo March 2016 with 3 vertebral fractures. My t-score was -5.6. According to my Endocrinologist I have had a 40 percent improvement in 12 months. My scan in March 2017 showed t-score -4.0. I have also been taking vitamin D3, hormone patches for menopause but most interestingly also vitamin K2 (one tablet a day since starting Forteo) I urge everyone to talk to their doctor and also google the research done on K2. In my opinion maybe Forteo and K2 work well in conjunction with each other. My Endocrinologist said that if my gains were that significant in the next 12 months I will be in the osteopenia range. If I could I would like to stay on Forteo for 3 years but not sure about government regulations"


"I started Nexplanon in March of 2015. It's been more than a year, and I'm worried about my physical and mental health. I am now 18 years old, and have been through depression and a suicidal attempt before getting Nexplanon. Fortunately, I have not had any suicidal ideation for a long time, and with the help of therapists and family I have made great accomplishments. Although, I've been complaining more and more that I'm exhausted during the day. My friends now know me as the one who always falls sleep in school. I also want to state that I have my period EVERY DAY!! It is pretty light sometimes but it's a pain. I told a family member that I have it every day of the year, and they were very concerned!! This doesn't seem healthy!"


"I have taken Xanax for 24 years and it has been a life-saver for me!  When my psychiatrist prescribed it for me, 24 years ago, I was just about at the end of my rope.  I was crying all the time, was hyperventilating, had bouts of my heart fluttering and many other typical "anxiety-related" symptoms. I was at the point that I was afraid I was dying or going crazy. Over the years, my dosage has been adjusted to work with my life at the time, but I have always taken it exactly as prescribed and have never wanted or needed more than was prescribed.  As a matter of fact, I am currently taking 0.5 mg two times per day, but can take as much as 1 mg five times per day."


"I have been on this pill since November and I love it. I have not had a period since then. I only spot when I forget to take the pill. This honestly has been the best pill I have been on. I have had no bad side effects from this pill. I would recommend it to anyone who can only do progesterone only."


"My symptoms are gone and I suffered for years with an itchy, stuffy nose and drip, which went into a sinus infection almost monthly. Pills did not work. This stuff is great."


"I know most of what you see online about Nexplanon is negative. But I've had it for a month and my life has changed. I've been on the Apri pill for two years and during that time I had extremely low sex drive, horrible anxiety and dissociation, and had chronic yeast/bacterial infections. I was moody and exhausted all the time. Since getting the Nexplanon implant my life had increased drastically. Before it was both emotionally and physically difficult for me to have sex with my boyfriend, now my sex drive has increased 10 fold and I can easily have sex whenever I want to. I have increased energy and haven't been anxious in weeks when I would have daily anxiety attacks before. Everyone has a different experience but mine is amazing."


"I feel so much better reading all the feed back. I am in the pits of despair from my 2 month break from Effexor. For 7 so years I have been on 75-150mg. My life was saved thanks to this medicine. Tried everything. But after seeing some friends get pregnant and lose it due to stopping medicines, I thought I'd ween myself off to see if I was "cured". No luck, I feel like things were really good for a month or so, but now can hardly work and feel anti social. I need to get back on asap, although I never was really happy with the sexual numbness and sweating. It was good to give it a shot but I will need to be on Effexor for life."


"I started Contrave in December. I had very mild nausea. I decided to stay on the two pills because I was loosing weight. I took 6 weeks to move to the 4 pill plan. I have lost 23 lbs. to date. I have a lot of weight to loose and want to avoid getting put on more medications. I got the free scale and really like it. It helps so much to check my weight every day. My cravings are basically gone. This medication is working for me. I hope my weight loss continues. I would like/need to loose 30lbs more to be a healthy weight."


"Girls, if you think it's not going to work stop sweating it. My boyfriend and I had sex while I was ovulating and the comdom broke and about 9 hours later we got Plan B and I took it. I got my period 2 weeks early and broke out pretty bad and had terrible headaches but it's better than pregnancy and taking care of a baby when you aren't ready. Don't worry it works"


"Not sure if this qualifies as an anxiety attack, but not sure what else to call it.  I'm 60 years old and have never suffered from anxiety or depression in the past.  I'm active, lift weights, and train (a lot) to race competitively on bicycles. Almost every morning, driving to work (I'm a CFO), when I get about 20 to 15 minutes away, I break out in an uncontrollable sweat.  I'll turn the AC on to 60 degrees turn all the vents on me.  Still, by the time I get to work, my clothes are soaked!  Doc said it seems reasonable to consider this an anxiety attack, regarding my work situation (it can be stressful).  The sweating happens with incredible regularity.  Klonopin made this go away. "


"Amitriptyline, Is an excellent choice for ibs."


"I was put on prazosin to help with nightmares that were causing sleep problems. The very first night I took it was the first night in three months I didn't have a nightmare and slept through the night. I have been on it for 4 1/2 months now and had no nightmares. I have had some odd and sexual dreams but nothing disturbing."


"I am 25 years old and I have always have had acne. I am one of the people that have tried everything under the sun; proactive, herbal, expensive top of the line products and acupuncture until I decided to speak to my wonderful dermatologist. He has prescribed me 100 Monodox twice a day along with Epiduo and it has worked wonders, no side effects. I've been on this routine for about two and a half months. My skin has NEVER been clear until now. It has been since lately that the Monodox has caused my to be nauseous when I take it in the morning. Since I am not a big breakfast person I found that I must take it with a GOOD meal and the nausea has not come back. "


"I was on gildess for 3 months, it was my first experience with hormonal birth control. For one thing I didn't get pregnant while taking it so it does its job! I did have some unpleasant side effects though. I had constipation/gas while I was on it along with some mood swings, although I can't be 100% sure that these things were actually caused/worsened by the pill. The pill DID cause nausea (mostly during the first month), swollen & sore breasts (mostly during the 3rd month), and a bit of acne. My periods were extremely light on this pill. During the first month I had cramps (usually very mild) every day, then a normal period 2 weeks into the pack, followed by spotting with mild cramps until I finished that pack."


"I'm on my third set of LoSeasonique. I originally started using LoSeasonique to help control my periods when I would experience extreme cramping and migraines to the point that I could not function. I started LoSeasonique and haven't experienced any migraines or cramps since. I haven't had any spotting. My periods are lighter and only last three days. My sex drive has increased and I have been less moody. Overall a GREAT pill."


"I have been on Nuvaring for a little over a year and haven't had any problems until the past couple of months.  I've had mood swings, felt very depressed and gained weight.  Also I have had heavier periods.  A couple of times I have completely bled through a tampon in less than an hour.  I am looking to switch birth controls or going off completely."


"I was hospitalized with severe depression and social anxiety, generalized anxiety and bipolar.

Gabapentin introduced  (300 3x day) with Zoloft and Vistaril (which I had to discontinue as I had severe symptoms)

Helps alot...but I still have difficulty going in public..ever. Also, the teeth grinding is so intense that my teeth are VISIBLY shorter and shorn to the same length.  I also  have jaw pain related, sweating, and very blurred vision. Terrible CONSTANT dry mouth and throat.

Right now, the positives outweigh the negative? But just barely.

I'm not sure If I will continue this or not.  The improvement in outlook is phenomenal, but I know its not real recovery and the side effects are just short of unbearable."


"I was given a sample by my dermatologist and decided to give Mirvaso a try for a couple of weeks before purchasing. After a week I noticed that my facial skin would start tingling, then turn bright red! It has now been 4 days since I discontinued using the product and fortunately the brightness is finally starting to fade back to where it was before I started using this product. The episodes of tingling skin have occured less and less frequently.  Bummed that the product did not work!"


"I've had migraines now for 56 years.  I've been on just about everything out there. I was prescribed Stadol NS back in the early '90's. In the mid '90's, I was on it daily, after my migraines went to a severe chronic daily status. I found Stadol NS to be a life saver.  I have been using it every day since. Of course, some days I use almost none, and some days I use my maximum dose.  I have never had any adverse reaction to it. During a time when my pharmacy wasn't able to get this medication for several months, I had no problem or withdrawl symptoms.  I just had to use less effective medications. I know that everyone is different, but this medicine has been a great success for me."


"Had bad back and arm acne. Tried all the other pills before going to Accutane. Nothing worked as well as Accutane, best decision of my life."


"Wow this pill is awesome. I'm 47 and feel like I'm 20 again. Been having so much sex that I even lost 10 lbs in three month. Now I think I'm wearing her out. "


"I have just had my second infusion and from the first I could see improvements to my balance and to my thinking. I only hope they can come up with something that is just as good as Tysabri without the risks of PML. I am a JC virus positive and I heard that after 2 years your risks of PML increase. "


"Follow the instructions and heed the words of the people who have used it before, and I feel like there's no reason Differin won't work for you. I've had problems with adult/hormonal acne for awhile now, and this is the first and only thing that has made a seriously noticeable improvement. My skin did do the "purge" before it got better, but I just gave it some time like the instructions and other users said, and in about 3-4 weeks I noticed serious improvements in my skin. It looks MUCH better than it has in years. If you're not a patient person and will give up when the purge happens, then don't waste your money."


"Only on Edarbyclor 40/25 for 10 days.  It indeed lowered my blood pressure significantly, average from 150/90 to 115/60.   However side effects include stomach problems and irregular pulse readings."


"When I start to pace around the room, swimming in my non-stop traffic of thoughts I know I need to take my Xanax, it calms me and I even stopped smoking out of anxiety."


"Became ineffective within six months and developed an allergic irritance with it."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"The taste gets worse as you go. Make sure to plug your nose for best results. It started working within 5 minutes. I was on and off the toilet for 4 hours and was bleeding from wiping so much :/ the following morning I got up at 3 am for my next dose, I couldn't finish the tail end of the liquid. By that time, everything should be yellowish or clear. My procedure was at 1:30 and went easy! The hardest part is prep. I lost 6 lb over night after using suprep!"


"I was hesitant to start Contrave after reading the reviews' side effects. Took my first pill a week ago. Started out at 277, one week later am at 271. I wasn't expecting certain cravings to be eliminated so quickly but am super pleased they were. After the second day on Contrave my 30+ year addiction to coffee and cream just vanished. What? I literally have not gone one day in my adult life without coffee and cream. I am now having tea in the morning. Also very quickly other things I really like have gone of the list of things that now gross me out completely...sweets with high fat content, and creamy foods: chocolate mousse, ice cream, coconut milk, etc. Will continue to update. Am having weird, vivid dreams, dry mouth and slight nausea."


"Works great for ADHD but tolerance builds very rapidly."


"I used finacea cream for years but now had to switch to the foam. While the actual medicine is still working for me I have to say that the price of 175$ I would expect for the dispenser to work. I tried to exchange it but will not get any answer. I spend my morning on hold without ever even getting a person to talk to. The coupon line yes. But not Bayer. I just cannot endorse this product. Would love to give it 0 stars but the cream worked just no longer available. Big Pharma rip off!"


"Turned me into a dribbling zombie. Everyone thought I was drunk. Horrible."


"I have been taking Diovan HCT for the past 10 years; varying doses as my BP continued to increase with age.  Diovan was giving me debilitating migraines and the weight gain was out of control; even though I am a vegetarian and walk about 3 miles a day.  Life on Diovan was miserable.  Two weeks ago I persuaded my doctor to switch me to Benicar HCT and to start me on the lowest dose.  My BP while on Diovan HCT hovered around 190/102 the highest was 200/105 which was becoming rather common lately.  So my doctor also prescribed Bystolic.  Three hours after taking Benicar HCT, my blood pressure slowly dropped to 133/80.  I am not used to "normal" blood pressure, so I felt like I was drunk.  Quite a nice feeling from such a small pill...LOL."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"Great vitamin. Was rough on my stomach so I had to take with food. Would recommend to others!"


"I have used Requip for several years for Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and couldn't do without it.  If I don't take it, I can sleep, but wake up frequently and feel more tired in the morning than I did at night.  I have gradually had to increase my dose over the years, from 0.75 to 1 mg."


"I stopped and restarted this BC to see if maybe the side effects woulds change but they only got worse. My emotions have been up and down and im suddenly getting really bad anxiety. My appetite is also out of control. Mu stomach feels like its a black pit 24/7 and im tired all the time.

Ive tried other birth controls before and I just think the hormonal changes dont agree with me at all."


"This is the absolute worst. I’ve had yeast infections in the past and always purchased store brand creams. This time around I gave Monistat a try and I hate it and my life. Not only have my actual symptoms not improved, but when I use it, it burns so bad.  It’s a mix of itching and burning. I’m going to buy the equate brand today."


"I've struggled with acne for YEARS and my doctor prescribed Differin to help with my face. I've been using it for maybe 2 and a half weeks at this point so I know it's really early to post a review. Everything I've read about the product has been that it changes nothing for the first couple months but I've been using a Tea Tree Facial cleanser before the Differin cream & it has made a WORLD of difference ! So if you don't see much of a chance try a tea tree product. I got mine from the body shop."


"I had the skyla inserted 02/03/2016  I have 2 kids I still felt some pain and some spotting it's pretty comfortable but keep in mind everybody's body is different just go based on your own experience"


"I've been on this pill since November, it is now mid-June. I have not had any spotting, any bleeding, nothing at all! This pill is definitely supposed to regulate... not eliminate! I can admit that I'm enjoying not having a period at all, but I just made a doctor's appointment just to check that everything is fine, and that when the time comes for us to want kids, everything will be normal."


"I've had hives off and on since 2002. I am 52 years old and I've been diagnosed with Hashimotos and Lupus. I was tired of hive breakouts and constantly taking benedryl. So I decided to start taking xolair. Within a half hour after shot my hands got red and itchy. I told nurse. She seemed unconcerned. Got very tired went home and slept half a day! That night got three hives on leg and arm. Next morning I was achy all over and got dizzy with a headache. I report I also got some chest heaviness. I called doctors and he said it was not from xolair. I can stop benedryl but wants me to continue shots. So far I can't stop benedryl because Im still itchy! I don't know if I should get next dose because I don't want worse side effects.Want to eat again"


"I totally hate this Birth Control. I have had so many symptoms/side effects. First I had extreme stiffness in my neck. Then extreme bloating in my lower stomach. I am constantly constipated and my stool is extremely hard. I have extreme shortness of breath that comes and goes. I went from having a normal cycle for 5-7 days to maybe having a 2 day cycle. To me I feel like that is not good and feel like my body is not getting the cleanse it needs. My boobs are HUGE and painful. My husband can't even touch on them without me getting extremely irritated. I am constantly tired and we have no sex life anymore. I have no sex drive. And now I have been bleeding for over a week and now even on my 4th week. I am done with this."


"Wow, I'm honestly super surprised that there are this many bad reviews about Nexplanon. I know this might not be the best time for a review from me, since I've had it for only two weeks, but I can say that so far, so good! I hope I'm not going to jinx it, but I really like it so far. It has not given me any weird side effects. Nexplanon brought back my regular daily discharge, which ended the nightmare of dryness from a pill I used to be on. I don't feel moody. I seem to be more oily, but that might also be an effect of more frequent workouts and working more sweat. Not going to blame Nexplanon for it. Overall, great for me!"


"33/F and 5'6 332lbs with high blood pressure. Taking Ziac 5mg for HBP. Blood pressure has been under control for yrs, which is why doctor gave the okay to take phentermine. Started 30mg yesterday, 1/12, if scale is right, down to 329 this morning!! Have dry mouth and nausea and headache. Trouble sleeping last night as well. Still feel hungry, I think, but the nausea makes me not want to eat. Don't have tons of energy like others state. Wonder if I should be on the 37.5mg instead. Will see what happens!"


"My mother is 84 and was given this drug for a mild UTI.  After 2 doses, she became so confused she didn't know where she was or who I was.  Her muscles were so weak she could not move or stand.  She was paranoid and manic at times.  Her potassium dropped very low.  She was in the hospital 4 days.  They immediately took her of it, gave her IV's and potassium.  Tested her for stroke and dementia, which were negative.  She is home and better but it took several weeks.  Not a good drug, especially for elderly.  She now takes D-Mannose 1000mg/day, 2000mg for any UTI symptoms."


"Don't buy!  The bottle is freakin' impossible to open especially when you can't breathe and all you want is relief.  Tried everything to get lid off. Eventually I got it off with my teeth as this was only way I could keep the bottom half from turning as I twisted lid. I still ended up with medicine in my mouth because leaked while I was trying to turn lid off.  Most stupid design ever, go with a different brand, trust me!"


"I have been taking Requip XL for a few years now.  It worked great at first, but now I get rebound restless legs syndrome almost every afternoon.  I also find that if I'm late taking it, or if I take it after the rebound RLS starts, that it takes hours before it helps.  I usually end up taking Percocet to stop the painful twitching.  It's better than taking nothing at all, but I would love to go 24 hours without the pain!"


"Great medicine, I've been using it everyday for 5 years now, really helps to control and relieve my conjunctivitis, and it keeps the whites of my eyes clear (they used to be red/yellowish often).

However, for serious cases of conjunctivitis (which hit me once a year at the beginning of summer), it doesn't really help, and you'll have to see your ophthalmologist for steroid drops.

The major downside is the price. $35-40 for a 5ml bottle here in NZ."


"I have been on several blood pressure pills within the last 7 - 8 years, and never had any luck with getting my blood pressure lowered until my doctor put me on Tribenzor.  Now my blood pressure is always normal, and the only side effects is the occassional heart rate may be up while I'm at rest sometimes and occassional dry mouth, but I have never felt better in all my life.  Worth the extra money as far as I'm concerned."


"I have been on this medication for approximately 3 weeks now.  It is a God send for me.  I noticed results on day 2.  I have had recurring depressive episodes my entire adult life.  This episode I was unable to get out of bed, sleeping up to 14 hours a day, not going into work (thankfully I have a very understanding boss).  I was not suicidal this time, I actually think that I really didn't care enough to do anything about it.  My whole attitude was that, "I just don't care."  I have anxiety as well, but the episodes have always been well controlled with 1mg of Ativan.  I had the racing thoughts, inability to concentrate, unable to finish almost any task-if I even got as far to start one.  175mg of Effexor and I can finally function."


"I switched to doxycycline for my acne after Solodyn (which reduced the acne I was getting by about 50%). Prior to taking doxycycline, I had borderline cystic acne and lots of PIH/redness. Within two weeks, a lot of my acne sunk into my face and went 'inactive.' I still get about 5% of acne that I got prior to taking any medicine, but no more lingering cysts, just small pimples. I feel that doxycycline has been very effective for me, and the only side effect I have noticed some slight photosensitivity/higher chance of sunburn (this would be the case with any antibiotic). I've been on doxycycline for almost 3 months and plan to continue taking it. Now I'm just dealing with PIH!"


"Overall this was a good pill for me. The only reason I stopped taking it was because i wanted to switch to a form of birth control that i didnt have to take everyday. At first for maybe the first two weeks I felt more depressed but after that I felt the same as usual. I did spot through pretty much the whole second month BUT that has happened with every birth control I have been on, so I think it is just my body. There was also a mild increase in acne toward the end of the first pack but it went away and my skin became very clear. This pill was also helpful for excess hair growth that i have in certain areas. It was a helpful pill for my pms symptoms and to regulate my periods."


"I started taking Linzess about a week ago and I'm beyond thrilled. I'm 26 and have never been able to go to the bathroom without taking something and even then usually only every two weeks. My first day taking this medication 30
mins. Before my first meal, I had no pain, no cramping, no gurgling etc. And was able to go within 4 hours. My bowel motions are not watery like some describe but actually what a normal bowel motion should be like. There's no after pain and no pain while I am going. I haven't had a sudden urge to go but rather I just go when I try to. Additionally, I have only gone 1-2 times per day and I am so excited about that! This is a miracle medication and I can't wait to see how much healthier my body will be. Thank you for creating this!"


"So I have OCD, Depression, Panic Disorder, Anxiety, Possible ADD and I have been on many different medications for the past ten years and this medication has relieved my symptoms. Before taking this medication I was takin Luvox 300mg and Valium as needed. Before that I was taking all sorts, up to 5 different ones at a time including Seroquel which put in weight. I now feel more cheerful, not depressed, less obsessive thoughts, less anxiety and can concentrate better. I now feel I can do more in my life. I am also less moody. I am currently taking  Efexor XR 150mg."


"I contracted my first case of BV two weeks ago and thought it was a yeast infection. I waited a week before going in and getting tested. I was first prescribed clindamycin cream which did absolutely nothing for me except for worsen the symptoms and give me a UTI. I switched to Flagyl last night and I started feeling noticeably better six hours later. I couldn't believe it! This morning, the terrible burning is gone. I am still going to take it for six more days because that's what the doctor told me to do. I am also upping my probiotic intake to replenish the good bacteria and prevent a yeast infection (100 billion CFUs a day). I would give it a 10/10 except for the fatigue and upset stomach I am experiencing."


"I have been on 40 mg twice a day for 2 weeks. I can't shake this awful headache. Then a week ago I woke up feeling as though I was hit with the flu. Body hurting all over, severe headche, restless, no energy, cotton mouth to the extreme, no appetite. Been so sick haven't even noticed if the medicine is actually working for what I am taking it for. Went to the doctor tested me for flu, pneumonia, strep, u name it and found nothing. Pain is unbelieveable and continous. Stopped taking the medicine yesterday and showing huge signs of improvement. I will stick to my bottle of tums a day over that horrific pain. Not worth it. Hurt burn is pain full but at least I can go about my day with it. This medicine I couldnt even get out of bed"


"After about 7 months of weekly Enbel injections I began to experience severe psychological symptoms. I continued taking Enbrel for about five more months as my doctor didn't believe the symptoms were due to Enbrel. At this point we believed I was in remission and I was off treatment for several months. My side effects disappeared. When I had a flare up I was put back on Enbrel. The psychological side effects came back full force and many doctors saw that it was definitely a side effect of the medicine. Enbrel did wonderful things for my arthritis, but I can't take it again. My doctor has noted these symptoms in other patients."


"After being on various hydrocodone, oxycodone, and morphine drugs for a couple of years with no pain relief I was prescribed Dilaudid (hydromorphone).  I was amazed at how well it worked to eliminate 100% of my back pain.  HOWEVER, I quickly built up a tolerance to it and within a year I went from being prescribed 2mg 3x/day to 8mg 3x/day (very few pharmacies even have 8mg Dilaudid).  "


"I took this for 8 mnths. I had a heart rate of 100 beats p/min at rest, teeth grinding, dry eyes among other side effects. The negative side effects far outweighed any tiny benefit. Coming off this drug can be likened to coming off heroin although I suspect heroin might be a tiny bit easier. I first tried to come off it from 50mg cold turkey. After 2 days it hit me and I got very, sick quickly. So I decided to try again but this time taper off & cut the pills (which you shouldn't do). After 2 months I got down to 1/4. Cutting the pills caused no issue and I didn't experience any ping pong with my brain but I did get horrendously ill again. The worst withdrawal ever. This drug should be banned."


"This has worked inside my ears very well. It's not been effective for me on my scalp or back, but works great for my ears!"


"I just want this out there for other women to know, I had a yeast infection a few months ago and used this, it burned like hell but worked... For a month, after my next period I got another and went to my OB/GYN,  mentioned I came to him because monistat was too painful to do again, and he told me word for word NEVER USE MONISTAT.

Monistat is oil based, which is why it burns so badly, you're better off going to your doctor or a planned parenthood and asking for diflucan, or calling and asking if there's any OTC yeast infection medicine that's water based instead."


"I love the Nuvaring. Since I've been on it, I've been emotionally normal (at least I think so) and my doctor put me on an extended regimen so that I only have my period every 9 weeks. It definitely makes those periods tolerable. Yay for Nuvaring."


"I tried Lexapro because I was very high strung, was easily angered over the most minor incidents and was always worried about everything. Was hoping for any sign of relief. I didn't really notice any significant improvements in the first few weeks but I'm on the fourth month of taking it now and what a difference. It's not like a light bulb went off and I completely changed. I still get angry and worry but it goes away easily. You just don't care as deeply as you used to. For me it's worth it. I wouldn't call it a miracle but it most definitely takes the edge off. I am thrilled with it."


"Side effects are too harsh and sickening."


"I had a spinal interbody fusion and dilaudid barely touched the pain at all.  they had to give me muscle relaxer, nerve pill, and 10 mg oxycodone top go with the Dilaudid. and after all that I still hurt."


"I had a thrumbose hemroid that had brought my world to a halt. My Doc perscribed this medication to me and it worked in minutes.

The pharmacy told me it was like $1200 a box. Even if I didnt have insurance, this is the only medication I wouldnt hesitate to shell out the cash."


"I decided to switch from Tri-Sprintec to Seasonique right before I got married because having 4 periods a year sounded great to both me and my new husband! As far as fewer periods, it was great. I never had any problems with spotting or heavy periods at all. As far as preventing pregnancy, still no baby here so I guess that part worked pretty well too.  On the NEGATIVE side....I have gained close to 20 pounds in the last 4 months since I started taking Seasonique and have not been able to drop the weight with diet and exercise. I actually continued to GAIN weight while trying hard to lose it. Also, my libido dropped like crazy, I was not interested in sex at all, but I wanted to be. And I experienced EXTREME vaginal dryness, which was no fun."


"Like the others, acute bronchitis , coughing and no sleep for days.  Prescribe this in 100mg form and it does not work!   Physicians are so afraid to give compound cough syrups like back in the day.  I'm exhausted & what a waste of $$."


"I have had a long history of depression, despair and anguish. For a long period of time I felt like I had failed. I was dying, not physically but we are more than physical creatures. I used to be extremely intense,  This culminated in a psychotic episode and I was institutionalized in a psychiatric ward. I was told by a doctor to take zyprexa on the first night. Following this the next couple of days were a blur waking to eat and take medication is all I remember. Long story short, I have had the happiest, most productive and most stable years of my life, although I don't feel as intellectually sharp as once it is small price to pay I  feel. But  I am considering lowering my dose. Currently on 10mg at night."


"I have been constipated for 20 YEARS due to a brain injury/nerve damage. Bottom line is I don't have a bowel movement without "help" EVER. I've usually go around 2-3 weeks without having one. Anyway this stuff is a lifesaver. I've tried everything. It's reliable and it doesn't hurt like other laxatives do. There can be slight cramping but that's to be expected when you haven't pooped in 20 days. Anyway I take it on an empty stomach, followed by a large glass of water (or three). The more water you drink the more violent it will be but I don't care as long as I feel better. I take it during the day, not before bed. This way there are no accidents and it works much faster (in the time it takes to start 'going' AND the time it lasts)"


"Used Nupercainal Hemorrhoid *CREAM* for years-and-years, both internally, (as it once-upon-a-time came with a rectal application tube), and externally as a topical analgesic cream. This was the ONLY (OTC) hemorrhoid medicine that gave me any cooling, (and soothing), relief by deadening the burning and itching of hemorrhoids. Now they apparently don't make this product anymore, as the only Nupercainal Hemorrhoid product I can find marketed anywhere is only available in an ointment now. In my opinion, this replacement ointment does NOT work as well as it's predecessor, the cream."


"I took plan B an hour after loosing my virginity and having unprotected sex,it been about a day and I'm mostly just experiencing cramping and nausea, I had just gotten off my period and I'm just praying that I'm not pregnant."


"I was diagnosed with strep & prescribed Amoxicillin 2x/day for 10 days. I thought it worked at first, then 3 days later it came back with a vengeance. So, I was then prescribed the Z-pack (2/day 1 then 1/day for 4 days) I have 1 more pill to take till I'm finished. But, I'm not sure it is working either. The sore throat is gone but I have a relentless cough & a ton of chest congestion. I have had mild side effects...nausea, tender stomach, not a big appetite.  Still feeling really foggy & weak. I do recommend drinking either Boost or Ensure nutritional drinks while on antibiotics & taking a probiotic."


"Felt a little numb on the top of my lip, so I ran to put some Abreva on it. I used it for about a day and a half as directed (5x daily) with quite a healthy amount each time. I realized after the day and a half that anywhere I put the Abreva, the cold sore had spread to and was now blistering. It did the exact opposite of what it said it was supposed to do. Will never use again."


"It was great"


"Humira has literally been a miracle drug for me. I started a little over a month ago with the spring-loaded self-injecting pen. My Psoriatic Arthritis manifests similarly to Ankylosing Spondylitis and it usually takes me several hours in the morning to get ready. I also had psoriasis covering my scalp since I was 15 or so. Notice I said "had". My psoriasis is almost entirely gone, and I get up in the morning the same as any other person. I also had a pronounced stoop forward, and my girlfriend was in tears of joy last night after we both noticed I was standing almost completely straight."


"My first psychiatrist misdiagnosed me with depression, panic disorder, and anxiety disorder and put me on Lexapro.  He continued to increase the Lexapro amount from 20 mg/day up to 60 mg/day.  Great for depression; however, as I said, I was misdiagnosed and I'm bi-polar.  The Lexapro triggered a manic episode.  The episode also was extremely severe, and my new psychiatrist diagnosed me correctly, took me off the Lexapro, indicated that this class of drugs can amplify bi-polar issues, particularly at the high level I was on.  It nearly cost me everything because of the severe manic episode."


"If anyone were to ask me what's the best way to get rid of acne, I would say accutane. Granted every person/ skin type is different so results vary for every individual, but accutane has been a wonder drug for me. From age 12-18 I had struggled with acne and had been prescribed many ointments, creams, and different brands of "the pill", I purchased off the counter brands, performed home remedies, and nothing had work. If you have had many failed attempts of curing your acne, I highly suggest to go to your dermatologist and personally ask to be put on accutane. I promise it will make you want to enjoy and embrace life instead of constantly knowing the patterns on floors and never knowing the colors of your classmates eyes."


"Too make a long story short, a little over 2 weeks ago after an MRI, we were told our daughter had a birth defect called Chiari which required brain surgery, which is scheduled for September 9, 2011.  My anxiety was so bad I couldn't function normally and couldn't stop crying, couldn't sleep, had chest pains and my head was so lightheaded I thought I would pass out. Xanax stopped all of it. I only rate it an 8, not because of how it works, but because of me. I still can't control my anxiety without help from Xanax. Now I can sleep, breath and only cry once a day if at all. I'm seeing a shrink and feeling stronger so maybe soon I will be in control of myself again and handle my families life again as a strong mom and woman."


"I'm 70 and seemingly in EXCELLENT health. NO pains or problems with ANYTHING. I work on my estate daily and have better energy than my younger by far workers. Before I started taking human growth hormone (HGH), I found that my skin was growing very thin and becoming a slight pinkish blue. Now this is completly resolved. I go to a life extension doctor that after testing found that my hormones like all older persons were low so I'm now supplementing with HGH, Pregnalone, DHEA, and Testosterone (transdermal. I highly recommend it to my friends and acquaintances and to you to have your blood tested."


"I've been on Rectiv for 2 weeks alongside an initial 10-day course of Cipro for a fistula. The Rectiv does cause an immediate headache within minutes of use, but after a few days it goes away, or you get used to it.

I did notice relief of pain and swelling for a while until a sudden return of the pain, fistula and swelling! For no apparent reason and after no sudden changes in diet! Seeing my doctor tomorrow to try and determine another angle."


"I have been taking this for over a year with no side effects at all.  Seems to work well.  I also take 2.5 mg of Amlodipine with Cozaar."


"Well I've been this birth control pill for about a year now. When I 1st started this pill... I broke out really bad. Acne was horrible ! My stomach gutted so bad from cramping. I felt nauseous a lot. About after two weeks on the pill symptoms got better. Everything was normal. My cycle was lighter. Cleared acne. Only time I would get acne was close to my monthly cycle. The pill does work against pregnancy which is great but the emotions and weight gain is the bad part about the pill. Within this year being on this pill I packed on at least 25 pounds. I'm thinking about switching off birth control completely tho. I'm always ready to cry about everything!"


"Mucinex works allows your cough to loosen up all the mucus you feel weighing your chest down. I was congested for a good month and on antibiotics, used over the counter drugs and nothing was working for me. I decided to use Mucinex at this point I had nothing to lose. Within the first couple hours this medication allowed the mucus to cough up easier.

The down fall is don't take it at night as it will keep you up and still continue to increase your cough in order for you to get rid of your congestion!

My advice take it early in the morning with breakfast, and if you can't sleep  drink lots of fluid so you can get it out of your system faster."


"Seasonique was absolutely horrible for me. I bled heavily for three months straight. The bleeding went from spotting to the point where clots the size of my fist were coming out. I had to take medical leave from my job because the bleeding was so bad. I ended up needing a D&C to clear everything out and start fresh with no birth control. While Seasonique was totally free with my insurance, it cost me tons in heavy-duty sanitary products, hospital bills, and lost wages."