"I read the instructions carefully....very very carefully. I didn't have any kind of dairy within an hour before taking the pills, I didn't take any antacids before taking the pills and I took 3 because it said it was safe and it had been weeks since my last bm and I was really uncomfortable. If I could go back in time and not take them, I would. I'm in terrible pain, gut wrenching, screaming in the bathroom, thinking I'm going to pass out and thanking God that the babysitter is on her way to save the day. I will NEVER take these again! Ouch!!"


"I started taking Bupropion SR 150 mg for major depression brought on by untreated/undiagnosed ADHD. The doctor proscribed me to treat my major depression but found that it also caused me to be able to focus on what I needed to do such as read journal articles, something I was never able to before without getting bored. This lead to the ADHD diagnosis. I saw a notable change in my focus, energy levels and mood. No longer have suicidal thoughts and I can sit and read the information I need for research without getting a headache from rereading the same line over and over. The 3 side affects I have noticed were dry mouth, rapid weight loss and increased HR (110-115) with second dose (only take 150 a day now)."


"Was having a very bad moment (anxiety attack). Very shallow breath of, tight chest, fast heartbeat...just could not relax. Took .1 mg and felt a difference in about 20 minutes and much better within an hour. The chest tension was about 90% gone and I could finally relax. Only downfall is that it makes me drowsy!"


"I got nexplanon inserted in July of 2015. It is very effective in terms of preventing pregnancy, I have never had a scare in the past year. However, the side effects have been so bad that I have chosen to get it removed. I suffer from severe moodiness, I am so short tempered and I cry so much. I was never this emotional before. Also, I get my period about every 2 or 3 months, but when I get it the pain is unbearable and it lasts for 2-3 weeks. I've also noticed that the implant makes me get extremely drunk very quickly. It's embarrassing for me to be so intoxicated after just a couple of shots and I'm sure it's unsafe. It has been effective, but I can't deal with it anymore."


"Been taking for 3 days and haven't slept more than an hour or 2 total, does not help with my cough at all, very ineffective"


"I find the effects to be very subtle yet highly effective, also has a positive effect on my social anxiety.  But I prefer to mix it with other medication also. This medicine is excellent, helps me a lot, the only downside being I have to pay a lot of money for it. I even get anxiety relief at very low doses."


"I'm 20 years old and I've been on various forms of birth control since I was 16 due to horrible cramps, among other things. I could never find one that worked quite right with minimal side effects. I was nervous about an IUD at first, but 8 months later and I absolutely love it. I haven't had a period in 5 months, and have had none of the typical negative effects that I got from the pill. I would recommend this to anyone, and the insertion procedure is nowhere near as bad as the reviews say!"


"I have been on Avelox for 4 days now and my symptoms don't appear to be improving and I am still running a fever. If no improvement is seen by tomorrow I am going back to my Dr."


"I just started today and I do feel very sleepy but I am noticing less gas and cramps I'm happy! I hope this works."


"Like all meds, this does not work for everyone, and I'm unlucky.
I still get gout symptoms (inflamed big toe joint, pain) after using it.
Almost a year on this med, and 5.7 uric acid level down from 5.8."


"I was taking Seasonique and my doctor switched me over to LoSeasonique because I was still having periods that lasted 7-8 days. I have been on LoSeasonique for 7 weeks now and have been bleeding off and on since I started. My face has broken out on several occasions. This is really getting old and I am going to stop this birth control and switch back to just Seasonique."


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"It's been 6 months since I've got Nexplanon inserted in my left arm.
I've never had a period since, no side effects besides an annoying itch or a little dull pain where the Nexplanon implant was inserted. Other than that I'm really happy with it. No weight gain or loss. I'm still me without mood swings and cramps of my monthly period."


"When I got my wisdom teeth pulled out by my dentist, he prescribed me 30mg Codeine 3x daily, along with Promethazine 25mg 3x daily. He couldn't prescribe me Norco, Percocet, or any other Narcotic that contained NSAIDs, ESP APAP (Tylenol) because I have liver problems.
It worked great! At first, the Codeine wasn't enough, but when I got a script for Promethazine on top of the Codeine, it worked WONDERS. Killed all the pain. I was real happy because I didn't need a dose raise from the Narcotic. Codeine is an excellent pain medication for moderate pain."


"Works good and afterwards keeps me from rolling out of bed."


"THIS IS A SOLID NO. I have a way high pain tolerance, I could go into examples but just believe me when I say it is very high. I also never get medication side effects. THIS WAS HORRIFIC. The burning from this was unbelievable. I laid on my bed hissing it out and white knuckling it while googling it when I came across this forum, realized Monistat 7 is apparently the hellscape I thought, and promptly went to the shower to claw this stuff out. My head is spinning . Swerve."


"I tried this medicine for the first time during my last cycle. It worked immediately and drastically reduced my extremely heavy flow. However, I had headaches the first few days. This is not a usual experience. Also, I am usually EXTREMELY REGULAR. As of today, my cycle is 14 days late. I am not complaining and hope it never returns. "


"I am 23. I was on a pill from when I was 16-22. I switched to a Mirena IUD for 6 months (gave me horrible yeast infections and I literally had my period for 6 months). I have been taking Gildess Fe 1.5/30 for a year. Nothing to complain about, no attributable weight gain or mood changes. BUT, in all the years I have been on birth control I would get my period 48 hours after taking the last active pill, like clockwork. However, this month, it's been 5 days and no period. Assuming I'm not pregnant (very low chance, we use condoms as well) then this pill is great, but not having a period is making me stressed!"


"I've been taking this birth control for about 7 months and have no real complaints. It cleared up my skin fairly well. I still break out a little but not as badly as I did before. It regulated my period and shortened it and while I still get cramps I no longer get back cramps or ones that physically make me sick.
This birth control made my depression and mood swings, which I was already having slightly worse but nothing a higher dose anti-depressant didn't fix. My breasts were very tender for a few months and I gained a cup size. I gained a little weight at first until I realized the pill was making me hungry, but with exercise and a balanced diet I'm back to my original weight. Overall I say it's worth a try."


"I'm having the worst gastrointestinal problems and I'm only on day 3/7. I have extremely constipated, I have gas and bloating and I have nausea right after I take the pill."


"Taking this medication and having leg cramps that became severe.  Did not know the source of the cramps at night.  Stopped for a month and leg cramps disappeared.  Started again and immediately had night leg cramps, severe enough to get me out of bed over and over again."


"I took the Suprep at 6:00 p.m. The taste was unpleasant but avoidable. I found that pinching my nose, closing my eyes, and chasing the drink with gatorade cut the aftertaste completely. I was a bit nauseated for the first 15 minutes and had my first bowel movement in the first 20. I did not eat for 48 hours before taking this and drank plenty of water in preparation. I took my second dose again at 9. This time, I was on the toilet more frequently. It took me two drinks to get it down. Overall, I dreaded this experience and it was no where near as awful as I had foreseen! My first colonoscopy is tomorrow and I've heard that the prep is the worst part. It's 1:15 a.m.. and I'm still having bowel movements but they're clear!"


"I was diagnosed 6 months ago with Colitis. I started taking Asacol 400mg 3x a day. I felt great immediately after the 3rd pill. No diarrhea for 2 whole days! Last night my stomach started that weird rumbling noise. About an hour later, I had a severe headache! One of the worst I have ever had! I was on my 10th pill. One of the side effects of this medication. Be careful, always call your Dr. if you have any side effects with this medication. I stopped taking this medicine, did not work for me."


"I hv suffered with IBS-D for about 4 years. Finally in July I had had it. I was starting to avoid activities or road trips as I was terrified of having an accident. Many times I did. My dr prescribed Viberzi and right off I had a reaction so I cut it down to one pill a day. It was a dream come true. I felt normal. 3 days ago my diarrhea was back so I kicked it up to 2 pills a day. I'm hoping the drug will continue to work for me. I was at my wits end."


"I finally feel relived that I have control over my craving to drink everyday.  I am really happy that I can go into a bar and hang out with my friends and not drink.  I am from WI and have basically been drinking since 15.  I spent 27 years in the Navy and drank like a sailor.  I was a Navy pilot and it was definitely part of the culture.  I have been a binge drinker since the beginning.  Now I am a businessman and always under constant pressure.  Business dinners all the time and a large expense account do not help.  I found myself self medicating with alcohol everyday.  Just started Antabuse two weeks ago and now I feel in control.  Naltrexone was a joke.  I could power through that.  It was really hard to get prescribed.  No side effects"


"My Daughter was put on BC to regulate heavy periods and was also switched by pharmacy to this medicine.  She has been having headaches, breast tenderness and breakthrough bleeding and sudden outbreaks of acne!  I decided to look up reviews and possible comparables and found this site.  Thank you all  for posting as I will be calling the DR. to switch!  Be sure to let pharmacist know when picking up meds, they shouldn't just blindly switch prescriptions without PREVIOUSLY letting patients know beforehand so that we may make an informed decision on what medicines we take!"


"I have taken 0.5 mg  Klonopin a day for about 8 months. It is great! It has helped
tremendously with my anxiety and panic. I also feel that I have developed
no tolerance to it either. Side effects were nonexistent
and I finally got a good nights sleep while on it."


"I've been using Trinessa for almost a month now & it was going good until about a few days ago. I woke up with an inflamed face. I've had small bumps on my forehead that had been going away but now I have an even bigger problem. My face looks broken out all over. I've read the reviews & they say give it sometime to work & adjust but I don't know if my self-confidence can handle it but I'll see what happens in the next few weeks with it. Wish me luck!"


"Some itching with this but so glad not to go for blood work and to be able to eat whatever I want. Cardiologist put me on this in January as I was on warfarin since Dec 26. This doc does ablations for Atrial fibrillation (and teaches fellows also) and this is what he wanted me to take. Little bruising, minor bleeding when brushing, nothing significant. I also take amiodarone for the Atrial fibrillaiton."


"I have been on Byetta for 10 days and have had excessive diarrhea.  I take the medicine. I'll wait an hour, I'll eat, and then I have unending diarrhea until the next meal.  I have lost weight, I can tell. I don't know if this is worth it."


"I see others call this their miracle and lifesaver and so do I.  I have no  idea what is wrong with me, but since an antibiotic reaction a few years ago I have become sensitized to a million things.  I get what I call 'body storms,' with anxiety, gut issues, heat flutters, loss of temperature control, strange skin and internal sensations and hallucinations.  For some reason phenergan seems to fix the lot!  I don't think I'd still be here without it!  I take 10mg if I feel the reaction mildly, and have occasionally gone as high as three 10mgs in one night.  On one 10mg I sleep well but don't have any dopiness the next day.  On 20mg I do feel a bit sleepy and my mood is down in the morning but it beats the body storms!"


"Injured my wrist 6 years ago playing raquetball and later diagnosed with RSD. After  EVERY drug know to man, physical therapy, and extreme pain, I was finally reffered to the pain clinic. After explaining what I had been going through for 6 years, I was put on MS Contin at first then switched to Oxycontin 10mg X 2 a day. WOW. I can function almost like normal."


"It helped lighten my period by a lot. I used to have it really heavy for 7-8 days, but now I have it for only 4 and it's light. It also helps my acne. I love it. It's also really cheap. $24 a month isn't bad for birth control."


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"Very easy and successful prep wthout any side effects!"


"I've been on this for about a year and a half. I like it, my periods are regular, I hardly ever get cramps anymore. But, ever since I've been on this, I have urinary tract infections all the time, they keep coming back."


"Completely relieves the fibromyalgia and has got me out of the fetal position off the sofa and bed!"


"I have been on Junel 1/20 for 2 months and just started my third pack. The first 2 months were fine. My periods are regular and actually shorter and lighter than they've ever been which is a plus!! But  every night since I started this pack, I've woke up with nausea and vomiting!  I've also had a terrible headache every day... One side effect I've had all along is lack of sex drive. Everyone responds differently to birth control but unfortunately,  I do not think this one is for me."


"Constipation, indigestion and weakness were all prominent."


"I had nexplanon implanted on 9-25-14 I didn't have a period for maybe the first 5 days after then I started to bled very heavy which lasted for 2 weeks subsided lightly then when me and partner tried intercourse it came back and now has been on every since then getting it took out next month I miss sex a lot !! Don't recommend it but everyone is different"


"Just caused the worst side effect to my lungs after using this over a year. Where is the GP or specialist that must have warned me against these symptoms or kept me recorded in progress with this medication. Accordingly to my lung specialist this medicine is poison to the human body."


"I have had sleeping problems for a very long time, I'm 14 years old. I've taken Melatonin for about three months and I see no and feel no difference in my sleep problems. I have taken extra doses and it doesn't seem to work."


"I had sex on March 13th and the condom broke. My partner noticed before orgasming luckily, but I didnt want to take the risk of a precum baby.  I also was in my most fertile time, about to hit ovulation.  I took Plan B on March 14th, 15 hours later. I experienced spotting 3 days after, that quickly went away. I also experienced bloating, mood swings, feeling hot, etc., that lasted for a little over a week. My expected period was March 30th. I got it yesterday, on April 19th . I was *20* days late. A little over 5 weeks after I took the pill. I took 4 pregnancy tests in this time.

So, to all freaking out like I did, do know that the pill CAN make you late (even 20 days late), and make you experience symptoms similiar to pregnancy symptoms."


"This has made my anxiety worse. I feel this terrible high. I don't even feel like myself. My body is twitching and I been crying for 3 hours. It is really scaring me. I feel out of this world and not in a good way."


"I wanted this medication to work so bad - I got all the side effects except no sleep :( . For me it started working after only 10 minutes of taking it, and yes it does give a metallic taste. The biggest thing, hang on for a crazy ride! It made me VERY relaxed and have mild hallucinations (the blinds on the window and my bedroom door would look like they were slightly moving open/close or back and forth). Im not sure how, but sleep never came! How I could be in that state and not sleep is beyond me."


"Have been taking it for 2 years. Stopped my seriously depressed moods 100%. My hyper moods as well, although did not have these as often. I was severely depressed and couldn't go to work, angry, and my mind was spinning all night.  This was going on for years.  I never realized it could have been a chemical imbalance until I "flipped" from giving up on life, to "everything is great!  What was I thinking!" Then back to giving up again within 3 hours.  Lamictal has made all of this stop.  It's wonderful to be "normal" again."


"I love my Mirena. I've recommended it to several friends. I'm 43 and have 2 kids and wanted something to simplify my life. Insertion was not at all painful or even uncomfortable. I had some spoting continuously for about 3 weeks, but since then I haven't had my period (2 years). I have no side effects at all, and I love NOT getting my period. No cramping, mood swings, PMS, heavy bleeding, not to mention all the dollars saved on NOT buying outrageously expensive tampons and pads.

I have never been so happy with a product of this nature. Much better than the pill and that awful sponge, messy diaphragm and horrid condoms!"


"I have pretty severe narcolepsy and cataplexy this didn't do much of anything for me"


"Hi my son was suffering from chronic debilitating migraines with aura, sometimes lasting all night. We tried Amitriptaline which didn't do a thing and Topiramate that had such horrendous side effects, they were worse than the migraines. He had an MRI which fortunately was clear and out last hope was Propranalol. Now I read this is good for vascular migraine, and this is what he has, he hears a pulsing in his ear. He started on 20mg three times a day and the first few days we didn't notice a difference. I upped it to 40mg as the pharmacist said it was a low dose for migraine prevention, but this knocked him out and he seemed quiet and sedated. So we went back to 20 mg, divided doses...low and behold, a week later he is nearly migraine free"


"if you want to try this drug, make sure you're prepared to either stay on it forever or be able to take at least 1 month off from your life to try to get this out of your system. I've been on other psychiatric drugs and I'm all for them. They really help get you through rough episodes, therefore I'm not a scathing anti drug, crunchy all natural person. However, I can say this is one nasty, nasty drug. I feel like I've been dumping poison in my system for the last 2 years. 3 weeks tapering VERY slowly and the room still spins, I can't move my eyes without intense brain zaps, and basically feel like a raging lunatic. If you've tried many other drugs and they haven't worked and this is a last resort then I say go for it, but with caution."


"I have been on Zoloft for almost 5 months and I can honestly say it has saved me and and made my life brighter in so many ways. I was really struggling with GAD and panic attacks for about 3 years before I began and was struggling to cope, which felt very isolating. Zoloft has made me more feel more at ease, I feel more productive and motivated every day and far less irritated and impatient, to just name a couple of the benefits. I wish I hadn't waited so long to start (I was afraid of side effects), but I'm happy to say I'm feeling so much better. The side effects are difficult, I won't lie, for me they lasted about a month. I mostly just felt tired and spaced out and not very hungry. They do disappear however and it's so worth it."


"This is my go to drug every month for cramps. Love love love.  I've had severe cramps ever since and as soon as I started taking this everything will go away in less than 15 minutes."


"My gyno prescribed this birth control to help me manage extreme PMS symptoms. I experienced cramps from the medication and I think it made my PMS worst. I stopped taking it."


"I loved it very much in the beginning.  Saw improvements within 1 week which is weird for me after so many failed meds. How ever not sure why.. About 6 months into it I'm starting to see more bumps and redness and itch again. I still wear it daily, but its been 1 month with symptoms back and its not helping anymore. I'm gonna give it a few more weeks to see, if Not discussing with my doctor. I hope it works again as good as it did for so long. It actually disappeared.

My insurance covered it just fine, $60 co pay"


"I'm a vet with many mental health issues which causes insomnia. I've been on quetiapine for 5 years I take 600 to 800 mg each night around the same time and I wake up the next morning refreshed. My doctor also has trazodone paired with it. The only side effects I've had is raiding the fridge in the middle of the night and dry mouth. Sometimes I get restlest legs but I take lyrica for that and my back."


"Initially prescribed 15mg after 2 weeks and no improvement dosage upped to 30mg per day with the option to take an additional 15mg for anxiety. Week 1 well to be fair i really didn't know if I was awake or asleep -  it was like an out of body experience. I was unable to function whatsoever. Week 2 dropped myself to 2 tablets to try and regain some function and normality this helped for around 1 week. That was when everything then started moodiness anxiety lThese pills have turned my world upside down and now I am an irrational nasty fearfull and genrally unwell person. I'm going to the gp tomorrow to stop these as they are terrible for me."


"I've been taking tamusulin for about four months now for BPH. I have minimal results with weakened urine flow to the point that I feel that my bladder is about to burst and finally get trickle flows stop and go but, not able to fully empty my bladder. Side effects are stuffy or clogged sinuses which interfere with my CPAP and O2 I take 24/7. Also I'm unable to ejeculate and my erection is painful although my erections are bigger. Frustrating to say the least. Am I facing surgery? Don't want surgery."


"Been taking for one week. Too soon to tell if it will work but long enough to learn that taking it with fatty food such as peanut butter or cream cheese lessens the stomach discomfort - for me anyway."


"I was having a bad time with Kidney Stones and found this to work the best for severe breakthrough pain. I take OxyContin and Roxycodone for my back pain and have tried just about all the opiates but this by far works the best for me."


"I have been using yaz for almost 3 years now. I have no mood swings and my acne cleared completely, I get one or 2 zits before I get my regular period once a month. I gained a few pounds but it can be fixed, I am 20 years old and I have no mood swings, sex drive is the same and I love this pill. I used to be on the nuvaring for a year but it made me moody. So yaz is the best thing ever invented to reduce human overpopulation!"


"I took this drug for the first time on July 28th for anxiety. At first the dry mouth made it harder to breath, which is of coarse a no-no for anxiety folks. I did sleep slightly better without feeling knocked out and had a lot of dreams, but no nightmares. I also had severe stomach cramps and diarrhea for about 10 minutes in the middle of the night. I seemed to have a slight amount of anxiety relief, but also an increase. The lethargy from the medication made me less motivated to care for daily tasks, which then piled up and created more anxiety and aggitation. Even so, I could see it being effective for some individuals, just be aware of the possible side effects before beginning  this treatment."


"This was not right for me. I had a severe reaction while taking this and had to go to the emergency room. Racing/irregular heartbeat, nausea, shaky, legs felt weird, red blotches, slurring speech, red eyes, feverish and generally felt very unwell. "


"I've taken this as prescribed for two days now no results."


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"After being diagnosed with lupus and having several problems with my menstrual cycle for too long, Mirena was a good option according to my GP. It's coming up to 3 years and I am not happy with it. At first I bleed for almost a year before it settled, then the weight gain and still a lot of my previous PMS symptoms continue now. The bleeding has settled in the last 2 years though, but it has not being worth it for me. I will not have it again or recommend it to anyone I know. It feels unnatural to me, knowing that there is an object inside me not to mention the constant worry of the risks associated."


"The first couple of weeks were not good; gastrointestinal issues, night sweats and some nightmares. I have been on it for four weeks now with little to no side effects the last two weeks. I do have vivid dreams now that are pleasant or not affective. I feel better and have gotten my motivation back."


"I would strongly suggest this product - I've been using it for about a year and a half with no complaints. Occasionally it slips down a little, but that's easily fixed. The only difficult part is that you don't develop a routine, so you have to mark a calendar to remember to take it out / put it in. I've only forgotten once, by a little less than a day, but that meant I had to wait a week to have sex."


"I have been diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety my whole life. I have been on multiple medicines to try to tame them, and nothing really worked... until now. I got on effexor and immediately felt relief of anxiety.  I hadn't felt like that since I was a very small child. It felt like the world was lifted off my shoulders! I couldn't believe the difference! I recommend this medicine to anyone who suffers with anxiety. I tthought all this time that how I was feeling was related to depression, but it wasn't!  It was anxiety. I love how I feel now and would love to be a spokeswoman for this medicine.  It made me feel so much better! Highly recommend to anyone."


"I have severe panic and anxiety attacks and have for over 20 years. When I tried to go off this medication, lowering my dosage slowly because of a pregnancy, I ended up with the bad anxiety again. Needless to say I ended up going back on and my son was born perfectly ( at the time 20 years ago they were not sure of long term effects) if anything he is smarter than my other 2 children. I also take an anti depresent that works very well with it. I definitely recommend this medication. I am on a higher dose probably more than most I take 2mg in the morning and 2mg at night. Probably because my depression is worse than it was but the anxiety is finally under control"


"I am taking Trileptal to help reduce nerve sensitivity for my chronic pain in my neck and lower back due to degenerative disc disease. It has reduced some of my chronic pain, but it makes me sleepy and tired all the time. I don't know which is the lesser of the 2 evils, pain or sleepiness and tiresome. I started on 75 mg at night and gradually worked up to taking 150 mg twice a day. I reduced it back to 150 at night and 75 mg in the morning so I won't be as sleepy but that doesn't seem to help any. I go back to the Dr next week and I will discuss it with him. more."


"I have taken the laxative in the past, usually in the evening.  I would wake up and have bad abdominal pain and several bouts of diarrhea until the next morning. This was with only taking one pill. I reluctantly took one last night but felt bound up and uncomfortable. I woke up at 1am with terrible stomach pain and hot flashes. I had to take off my clothes and lay on the coolest floor I could find. It was horrible. Then I vomited about 5 times and felt some relief. Shortly after I had a normal bowel movement then went back to bed with the chills. I sleep well after that and woke up feeling fine. I threw the box of dulcolax in the garbage..never again! Not worth going through that agony."


"I started smoking at age 9. Smoking alot by age 13. Started driving 18 wheeler at age 23. Four to five packs a day depending  on whether I had to work 23 or 24 hours in a day. In Dec. Of 1999 I took Zyban for I think a month. From what I can remember , it made me a little nuts at times as well as violent. I understand it changes the addictive center in your brain but it changed my personality as well. The the second week I relapsed for one day and then none after that. Seventeen years and not one cigarette. Still wanted one once in awhile but never enough to light one up. I only wish I had done it sooner before my lungs went copd. Make no mistake, I would be long dead if I had not quit. (A coffee can full of phlegm a day)"


"After 40 years with HCV I started Harvoni 14 weeks ago. I am G1 with a VL of 9,000,000 but asymptomatic. After 6 weeks on Harvoni my blood test revealed no trace of the virus and all LFTS and bloodwork returned to normal. I was on 24 weeks of Incivik, Riba, and Interferon previously that almost killed me and had to stop because of the side effects. I take Harvoni in the morning with one Advil and a Centrum and forget about it. Absolutely no side effects at all.  Thank God for the Gilead Support Path for providing Harvoni for me at no charge due to the fact that my overpriced BCBS Insurance denied coverage twice. Keep the faith!"


"I have been on Belviq for 60 days now and haven't had any success.I didn't need a weight loss pill until my doc prescribed me Zoloft and I gained 15 lbs in two months. I looked and felt extremely bloated after being on zoloft, so my doc prescribed Belviq.The first week I had horrible headaches but the cravings were still there.After the first 30 days,I called my doc about feeling bloated.She prescribed me a water pill.Meanwhile, I had NO weight loss on Belviq after the 30 days.After taking the water pill I lost 7 lbs of water weight.I went back to the doc,  and she said that I had lost 3lbs on Belviq and I needed to continue taking it.It's my 60th day on Belviq,I've gained weight and still have cravings.Glad it worked for some people!"


"I have been on many muscle relaxants, Soma has been the best I have ever taken."


"I've been taking Mydayis for about 2 weeks.

I was diagnosed with ADHD 7 yrs ago and took Adderall XR 30mgs +10mgs every day. Even though it helped me in many ways it also made me anti-social, anxious, over use it sometimes and very thirsty at all times.

For those reasons I decided to try something else (Mydayis 37.5). Honestly, I feel much more motivated, my energy increased, I'm not longer anti-social, no crash, and most importantly I can focus well.

For about a week I had some side effects, (increased heart beat, couldn't sleep, focus well high BP) so give it some time to adjust. I also read that most people that switched from Vyvanse to Mydayis are suffering from depression. Be careful"


"This medicine was very strange. I started taking 15mg a day I had no side effects save for a bit of dizziness that goes away after 20 minutes. I reacted so well to it I thought I could ask the doctor to increase the dose since I still felt anxious well after increasing to 30mg. I totally felt like not myself. Felt like a zombie, brain fog, spaced out, memory issues, very sluggish, violent and intrusive thoughts, and suicidal ideation. "


"This really hits the spot."


"I have suffered from insomnia most of my adult life. Like many here, I was prescribed clonazepam 1-2 mg. at night.  I have never increased the dose after years of use.  In fact, my doctor recommended that I go down by .5 m.g. as often I felt comfortable to do so in order to reduce the chances of becoming tolerant to the medicine.  Works like a charm after many years of use.  I wish there was something else, but this has become the best for my insomnia.  I tried many other things."


"I have been taking Mucinex for about 5 months.... one in a.m. and another at 8pm.   I took it because I could not swallow any phlegm and it was difficult coughing it up.  My esophagus muscles are very weak and the phlegm would block my air waves.

Recently I have developed severe dry mouth as a side affect.  I stopped the p.m. pill, and use biotene gel, toothpaste and mouth rinse.... still no relief.  If anyone has had this problem, please let me know."


"As a spouse of a Vimpat user I can tell you what I have observed. First on all it completely stopped the seizures. My wife has returned to work and is driving. She does not have depression or shows any physical side effect. However recently she has had some trouble sleeping and some memory problems. Nothing dangerous just annoying. She does have hormone rushes but we are not sure if it is from Vimpat or her age she is 54. So far this is the best medicine she has been on. When first diagnosed she tried others but they made her very depressed. She is a little short tempered but nothing we can't live with."


"I have degenerative disk disease and chronic back pain and this medicine has been a real life saver. It allows me to be myself again without any problems."


"I am 12 weeks pregnant and have not been able to for for over a week. Needless to say the bloating and cramping was insanity and my stomach felt rock hard. I took 2 tbsp of MoM the first time and it didnt do anything. So the next day before I went to bed I took  3 and I woke up and finally had relief! It did come in the form of basically just straight water... Which was unpleasant. But I don't hurt anymore!"


"I've had good results with the Trulicity.  My blood sugar has significantly gone down. I have finished my third month you but my nausea is still severe, no vomiting. Is there anything I can do to minimize the nausea? I do my injections on an empty stomach."


"I have been on Sprintec for about six years now and for the most part it has worked well. I have had no pregnancy scares, no hormonal mood swings, and very little spotting in between period weeks.
However, recently, after period week, I have become extremely nauseous in the mornings. (And no I am not pregnant). Also my cramps have worsened."


"I couldn't tolerate metformin at all.  Moving to Januvia was wonderful. I've been on it for a year and a half and have had no side effects whatsoever. Blood glucose numbers and A1c (5.7!) have been good, but I also exercise and closely watch my diet."


"Never, ever take this drug or those part of the Flouroquinolone family (Cipro, etc.). I didn't realize that this was a blacklisted drug; it should be illegal to prescribe such a thing and the doctor who prescribed this to me failed to tell me about the side effects. When I asked her what the side effects were, she said "lightheadedness". Thankfully I only took about 750 mg in total and am going to do whatever I can to expel this poison from my body. Warn everyone you know to NEVER take this drug."


"This medicine did not work for me.  I suffer from Bipolar with mood swings and panic disorder.  I went up to 10mg and It seemed to help my mood but it pushed my anxiety off the charts. I was a shaky mess while taking it and also unable to focus and complete tasks.  Went off within 4 weeks."


"Sure this med can keep depression at bay but it can also cause some really horrible side effects. After being on this med for 1 yr I went from being a healthy 170 lbs (women's size 12) to 250 lbs (size 20). It made me so lethargic and tired. I would sleep for 14 hours a day and still be dragging out of bed. About 2 months ago was the final straw. I got blood work done by my GP and my triglycerides were through the roof as well as elevated blood sugar. The doc was ready to put me on meds for diabetes! I'm only 25 and I just wanted my health back so last week I went to a new doc who got me off this horrible stuff. I feel like a new person without this toxic med in my body. Now on Viibryd."


"I had a very severe bladder infection that caused bladder spasms, so my doctor gave me samples of the 4 mg Toviaz.  It definitely worked.  I was able to urinate only when needed, and was not running to the bathroom every time I took a few sips of liquid.  I was actually able to make it through 6 hours of sleep!  My only problem is that after about 12 hours the urges to urinate begin to increase again.  I wish they had a shorter acting product that could be taken every 12 hours instead of every 24, because my body seems to metabolize it very quickly.  It would be nice to take it when I got up and again in the evening.  "


"I cant even express the hate I have for this BC. Of course, I know everyone will not have the same experience. I decided to go with Paragard after my second child because  I wanted to try something non-hormonal. I have had it for almost a year now.I bleed, and bleed, and bleed some more. HEAVY  bleeding. This maybe TMI, but I filll up an Ultra sized tampon in less than an hour. I wake up some mornings with blood stained panties and sheets. And this doesn't just go on for a few days. When I do have my periods, they last for about two weeks. And many times, I have spotting in between. I NEVER know when to expect my period, its all over the place. Plus, my husband can feel it , it pokes him during sex. NOT FUN!- and yes it is inserted correct"


"I was on accutane for six months and I couldn't believe how clear my skin got just in two weeks. I never had the begining breakout. Over the months almost all of my acne was gone. I used to have over a hundred bumps on my forehead and big puffy ones on my cheeks. I am now done the treatment and still have blackheads and scars on my cheeks and I'm disappointed they didn't go away because it was such an expensive hassle to go each month for appointments and blood work and making sure you pick it up in the time frame. The side effects were severe chapped lips, nose bleeds, and depression. That was the worst but I went through it and it all goes away."


"I'm 19, average weight and I've been on the patch for 10 months. I love it because you only have to remember it once a week. I hand had zero side effects and it works great. The reason I gave an eight rather then a ten is because its not a 100% effective. I use it with condoms. They say its 99% but I don't believe it. If you don't want to get pregnant always double up contaceprives or at least use withdrawal. I don't think anything should be used alone unless its an IUD, tieing the tubes, or a vesectamy. So double up! But overall the patch makes it easy and not tedious to use a second method."


"I wanted to write this to help you, since I know you are stressing (I know I certainly was) Long story short the condom broke and he finished inside of me. We were both terrified and immediately went to the nearest pharmacy. Within 30 minutes of the incident, I took the pill. I spent the next two days on this site reading about other people's experiences and worrying about if I was going to be pregnant or if I was going to have really bad symptoms which I have seen some women have. Thankfully neither were true, I started my period TODAY (yippee!) and I only had a mild cause of nausea the morning after I took the pill. I know it is hard, but try to stay calm because the pill does work, take it from me. I hope this helps, good luck :)"


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"I was undiagnosed with severe Otructive Sleep Apnea/Hyponea Syndrome for 10 years. I would sleep from 9 to 11 hours a night and was still tired. I also had terrible headache whenever I woke up. I had surgery for a deviated septum and had my uvula removed. CPAP was a huge improvement but I still woke up tired and foggy. Still had to nap during the day. My doctor and I fought for 2 years with the insurance company to get approved for Nuvigil. Without insurance I would have to pay $719 per month for 30 pills 150mg. With insurance my copay is $50. Since taking Nuvigil my life has changed for the better. I wake up without the fog and can stay active for 15 hours without taking a nap. Nuvigil gave me my life back!"


"Used it for a 2 year old for bronchitis and was very effective. Difference seen in 2 days. I used Orelox before that and it did not help at all. With any chest, sinus related infection Augmentin is the way to go."


"I got this in 8 weeks after I had my baby, and I didn't have a period for a few weeks, and now I've been on my period for almost 4 months. NON STOP. It hasn't gotten lighter, and it's not spotting. It has made me super moody, and it started to make me gain weight but I got back on my ADD meds so it evened each other out. The only reason I'm still on this is because I wouldn't remember a pill. Oh, and I've never had any bladder infections until I had this. I had one almost every month since I've had this."


"I was on Topamax for about a year. I didn't notice any major side effects at first. I was loving the weight loss (didn't consider that a bad one). It did help decrease the frequency of my migraines. Unfortunately I started noticing that I was having trouble remembering things. I was feeling like an idiot and was back in school so it was not a good combination. I wasn't in school when I started on this medication so I didn't realize how much it was affecting me."


"I've been on this birth control for quite a while now, and it's made me very depressed. Especially when I'm alone and not doing anything I feel very sad and depressed. And every other month or so I'm bleeding abnormally. Though I don't have a period every month, I shouldn't be bleeding all the time."


"This drug is extremely effective.  If you're not losing a lot of weight very fast like the more amazing stories you read, you are not taking full advantage of it.  It will give you an amazing kick start to a new life that will be very difficult to maintain and that you must be very committed to or you need not bother -- because the weight will come back otherwise. Friends & I lost 20 lbs per month, so 6 months is the max length of time you should be using it. After you are finished with it, the real you will reappear and you will again have to fight all your original demons; hunger pangs, portion control, will power, laziness.  If you can't do that, don't bother to set yourself up for yet another diet failure and heartbreak. OK 2B Hungry :)"


"So I ran into a tree lost all my skin on my forearm. Was prescribed 3 orders or 3oz Silvrstat gel. And in 2 days it's now a scar that's now disappearing. My brother and father have had psoriasis in their legs their whole life, day two for both of them after applying this miracle gel it's literally disappearing. Please take my word and spread it. My girlfriend has eczema, and day 3 she only has the bumps caused from her itching it and her condition is better than it has been the 3 years I've been with her. I am truly amazed. I used it for my dermatitis on my nose which I was taking doxycycline for, and it disappeared in 36 hours all together. And since I was so amazed I applied it to my sebaceous cyst in my chin, and what Do you know it's getting better."


"One of the first birth controls I was put on for never ending periods. It definitely controlled my bleeding but I went from about 100lbs to 145lbs in the span of around 6 months. My hair did great on this pill and so did my skin but I eventually switched because of the constant hunger/ weight gain. I can definitely see how it would be good for some women but not all."


"I've been taking Loryna (generic for Yaz) for about two years now. I'll preface this review by saying I'm turning 27 and I've been on some form of BC since age 20. I had surgery 12/2012 for ovarian cysts, and ever since have been struggling with weight gain, pelvic bloating, and cramping that gets worse with each passing month. When I first tried this medication, I had little to no effects. But after about 4-6 months, I gained about 30 pounds. After two years, I'm up to 40 extra pounds with no reason for it. I'm constantly bloated, hungry and moody. Not to mention my libido is nonexisstent and I never want to be touched by my fiance. I'm getting off this horrible medication and going on Sprintec this weekend."


"Bad: I took it for about a year, then it gave me bad acne that automatically cleared away when I took a 2 week break from it, and automatically came back when I got back on it. It has also make my hair so dry, frail and frizzy regardless of how good I take care of it. My blood pressure, anxiety and mood swings also fluctuated when I was on and off this pill.
Good: makes my periods ultra light, almost never cramp. Haven't gotten pregnant.

Overall I would not recommend it if you can be on something else."


"I have used this inhaler for several years (250 mg) and I think it is great."


"After a life insurance exam I was told my A1C levels were 6.1, equivalent to borderline diabetes. I reported this to my primary physician and she and I both just couldn't believe it, especially since my glucose levels were always well within range.  She added this test to my cholesterol blood screening and though it didn't come back as high, it was still 5.9. Bottom line, my cholesterol was creating a new problem, borderline type 2 diabetes. Started on Trilipix and within 7 days had a terrible reaction to it, switched to Gemfibrozil and my HDL went from 65 to 83 (WOW) triglycerides from 142 to 62 (WOW AGAIN) and my LDL from 142 to 113.My A1C to 5.7 which is good.  Only complaint - remembering to take it 30 minutes prior to 2 meals a day."


Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine

"I was so sick. I could not breath at all. I was uncontrollably coughing all night. I took this and felt so so much better. I will definitely use this if I ever get sick again."


"I was given this medication at the gastroenterologist office and it has not worked after 2 days of taking it. I went to the doctor because I have been so bloated. Amitiza has worsened the bloating!!!"


"Very similar to MS Contin before manufacturer added a second drug-release regulating feature to the matrix. I found that every 12 hours allowed too low a trough in between doses, so my dose was divided into thirds for a  every 8 hour schedule.  I continued to work throughout the titration and stayed productive for a decade. Now I'm toast.  Any steady-state pain strategy will eventually change your body chemistry for ever, so it important to exhaust  all short-acting, prn "as needed" strategies first.  Be honest with your Doctor, it goes a long way."


"I was on Cipralex for 15 years and I got fed up with the reduced erections and orgasms. My endocrinologist recommended trying an SNRI (Wellbutrin 300 mg) and it helped a bit with the bad side effects of cipralex but I found that I was sad often and I’d cry easily. I increased the dosage to 450mg and the sadness went away almost instantly. After a few weeks at 450 mg, I started to feel more and more anxious. I had read that the dosage shouldn’t go beyond 450 so I didn’t want to risk an increase so I stopped taking them completely and the anxiety has almost disappeared. (Almost means that its 90% better)
I’ve been off of Wellbutrin for almost a week and I haven’t had any side effects yet."


"I was on 300mg. Of Effexor XR for 3 years and did not realise what it was doing to me until I weaned myself off it.  I had constant suicidal thoughts and attempted suicide several times.  I had severe alcohol craving and was labelled an alcoholic and had several very expensive stays in re-hab.  I suffered horrific nightmares, paranoia and at times had difficulty rationalising what was reality.  I lost all ability to handle my finances.  My relationships were severely damaged because of this and I almost died 4 times.  I have now been off it for 4 months and I am a different person.  I no longer have nightmares, suicidal thoughts or crave or drink alcohol. This is an extremely dangerous drug!  Avoid it completely!  My story is not unique."


"5.5 yrs on this miracle"


"Advair helped me breathe better for the first 2-3 days. Then my chest would start tightening within an hour of when I was to take it. It seemed that my dependence was growing. Between that and the panic attacks, I've discontinued Advair and gone back to Ventolin HFA."


"I was on this medication for around 3 years at different doses, anywhere from 50 mgs to 600 mgs. It was a very good medicine and helped a lot with my anxiety and depression and really calmed me down and was very helpful, but the weight gain was a killer. I would try to go off over and over and would have to keep going back to it because I would be in such bad shape without it. I had a love/hate relationship with it. I became pre-diabetic while on it. I finally was able to go off and stay off at one point. It's a great drug, but the side effects are horrible as far as weight gain."


"I was recently put on this medicine because of BV. I am 8 weeks pregnant. Orally, I became super sick and got switched to the vaginal use. STILL got really sick. No, I didn't take it on an empty stomach. I couldn't keep anything down, everytime I stood up I had a feeling I was going to faint, and made me bleed thinking I miscarried. I am in high school still and the school threatened my graduation because of the amount of days I missed due to being sick on Flagyl. Does anyone know if this has happened to them or know of any substitutions?"


"taking to lower LDL cholesterol effective, but many other benefits, chronic back pain gone, dry eyes from contacts gone, and mood elevation, pleasant to take"


"I have tried the patch several times. However my problem with the patch is that when I perspire at work the patch no longer stay stuck to my skin and falls off. "


"I've been drinking heavily for 11 years now.  Lost many jobs because of my addiction. I've been a bartender for over 7 years. I've never once said I need help and could do it on my own. I know now I can't and need help. I've drank every single day for the past month over a 5th or more than 10 drinks (if at a bar/restaurant.) I definitely needed this medication. It's my second day and the shakes have worn off. The first day was difficult. I will say it definitely help take the shakes away, cravings and anxiety.I have a long road ahead of me, but I have faith, feel better and am optimistic about a sober future! These pills are saving my life! Highly recommend. Good luck to you all that have read this and are struggling with alcoholism!"


"Been on Copaxone 6 months. Injections really do get easy they are almost always pain free and rarely get injection site reactions. I know it's early but I do feel like I have more energy then I have had in the past 4 years since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Don't let people's horror stories scare you it's really not bad very few people actually have IPIR."


"I had cervical fusion at c4-5, 5-6, 6-7, after my surgery coming out of the operating room no one could touch my skin. I had loss sense of feeling on right arm left hand right shoulder was on fire pins and needles severe also on the back right side of tongue and  throat. In the hospital they started giving me Lyrical 75mg 3 times per day that just took the edge off. Then I went to the pain Dr it was increased to 150mg 3 times a day and I had such relief to the point I could touch my skin, it has worked so great that when it is time for my next dose I begin to feel the pins and needles severe and the fire on my shoulders and hands. Amazingly it takes away that feeling as long as I take it every 6 hers. The problem I have had is weight gain"


"My mother had ovarian cancer then non small lung cancer. This drug in our family opinion was terrible. We feel it hastened her death and she would have been better off with out it. Terrible side effect - she was covered with some type of horrible rash after the second round. And in hospital . Every time she took it - she would get worse. She got to where she couldn't walk . I think she would have had a better end of life without this. It felt like they were using her for money. : ("


"Rexulti is a terrible medication. Didn't seem to work at all and made me gain about 25 lbs. At 32 my metabolism isn't quite as quick as it once was so I'm having trouble getting the weight off. Only been off the medication for a couple weeks. My doctor changed me over to Seroquel per my request.As long as I am not overly sedated or have weight issues Seroquel is fine with me. I know many do not like it for the side effects and overall sedation. I feel like Rexulti slowed down my metabolism because I cannot explain the excessive weight gain over such a short period. It's a newer drug so we do not know much about it. Whatever the case, don't take the stuff. It doesn't work anyways."


"Honestly this is the best birth control ever and I had heavy periods and cramps but heavy bleeding can come from having low iron. I had it for 9 months and I forget I have it sometimes the first few periods are heavy but who cares. I'll recommend this to anyone"


"I have recently started taking Aleve PM to help me deal with TMJ at bedtime and insomnia. I have been very happy. It appears to alleviate my jaw tension and I sleep more soundly and longer. The only odd experience I have noted is that about 12 hours after I take it (and roughly 4 hours after getting up), I have a sensation of euphoria."


"I was diagnosed with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in 2008.  I’ve been on all kinds of medication including asacol, 6mp, remicade, humira, prednisone, amitriptyline, Lialada and others.  I also had surgery to remove my gallbladder due to stones - which I regret now since I don’t think made any difference with the BMs and bleeding.

I finally had good results with Lialda.  I used to take 4 pills a day but managed to ween down to 2.  I also realized that part of the healing process came from Spiritual healing and mental attitude.  The stress from a job played a major role in my flare ups.  Prayer helped me spiritually which in turn helped me with my mind, which then helped with my gut alongside Lialda and a less stressful job."


"Cetirizine works wonderfully to alleviate symptoms of allergies...in my case severe sinus pressure and post-nasal drip.  Cetirizine does cause me significant and debilitating drowsiness if taken during the daytime. However, I found that this would usually abate after a mere hour or two.  I have ingested this medicine on occasion during periods of insomnia as a sleep aid. Works well for that too!"


"Very good medication for first couple months and then effectiveness reduced and I had to add back in Norco for break through pain because it did not last more than 3 or 4 hours and the max I could take was 4/day.  (100 mg) I did well as far as not feeling tired, it seemed to give me a zip of energy but when it wore off in the 3 or 4 hour, the anxiety was terrible.  I have trouble sleeping and for some reason Nucynta did not seem to aggravate this like Tramadol did. "


"have used this medicine in the past with only side effects of a bad taste, This time however, Ive got vaginal itching and irritation. Wondering if I should use an OTC yeast infection product or wait and see if it gets better after the meds are done..1 more day to go..."


"It really does work amazingly! I am bipolar II. was originally diagnosed as having major depressive disorder, but my depression did fluctuate in intensity quite a bit, so my psychiatrist thought Lamictal could work and that I could bipolar. So I started Lamictal (ironically right before I started the Lamictal I started having hypomania and was then properly diagnosed as bipolar II) For weeks it really did not help much - and then I reached the full dose of 200mg. I've been on this dose for a month and have felt completely normal or virtually normal most of the time! The medication isn't perfect though, as the depression ocassionally comes on rather hard, but even when it does it is temporary and NOWHERE near as bad as it was before."


"It's been three months - I chose Skyla because I wanted to get off the Depot Provera shot - Was on it for several years and my GYN recommended birth control pills but I did not want to have to think about birth control on a daily basis.  The reviews I read and  people I spoke too gave a 50/50 toss up either way both great or horrible experiences. I choose Skyla because it was smaller and had slightly better reviews and other IUD's.  Also other IUD's last for 5 years and slightly bigger, that made me nervous. Advice if you decide to get Skyla
1. Get a morning appointment
2. Take the entire day off from work
3. Take a Motrin before the procedure
4. Use a heating pad on your stomach when you get home it helps with the cramps."


"Yasmin was great for the couple years I was on it, but about a month after I quit taking it my hair started to shed more than usual.  After three months I had about a 40% decrease in hair volume and became noticeably thin on top.  This is very devastating because I am an attractive, healthy 27 yer old.  This is the side effect they don't warn you of. "


"Dealing with depression and anxiety. Tapered off Elavil for three weeks before starting Fetzima.I'm on day 8 with Fetzima. Two days @ 20mg and then up to 40mg per day.  Started Fetzima... The first two days felt great...happy and relaxed. The next few I was GRUMPY, Mad at the world. Not irrational, just mad. Bad mood. Now on day eight I'm feeling good. No obsessive thoughts about bad things, thinking super clearly which was a huge issue for me. Don't need as much sleep and seem to have more energy, though not manic. I think I've lost a little weight which is good for me. I was concerned about my blood pressure which was a little high pre Fetzima but no issues. No other side effects."


"I have tried other medications and nothing worked.  This medication started working very quickly.  I loved it was oral and not a shot. I was starting to drop me up and thought I would have to quit working. I was 35 yrs old with 2 young girls. I was not ready to give up"


"I have been on it for 2 years now. The point of it is to not have babies. No babies here. Yes the 1st six months I would get headaches and was really moody. The only problem now is I spot for three weeks (somedays worse than others) but then no period/spotting for two months. But I will deal with it because doing it's overall job."


"Severe back pain while sleeping started over a year ago... Assumed it was work related, so I started looking for a new job. Then the foot/ankle pain and joint swelling came. I was in terrible pain and could barely walk around at my new job. Finally after seeing seeing my pcp multiple times, I went to ortho. She referred my to a rheumatologist. I thought I was a healthy 30+ year old, but after 6 months of blood tests, X-Ray's  mri's and multiple follow ups... I now have the official diagnosis. I noticed an immediate difference as soon as I took Humira. I have had 3 doses And symptoms are gone... Although my feet get sore just as I'm due for the next treatment. I'm worried about the long term side effects, but for now just happy without pain."


"The absolute WORST! You would be better off just going to the doctor. I had very mild itching burning and swelling due to a yeast infection so I tried the 1 day treatment and it was awful. The itching stopped but as time went by my vagina was basically swollen shut and it burned really bad. I tried soaking in water, that didn't help so I just ended up going to the ER and getting treated. This was my very first yeast infection & I do not recommend this product AT ALL!"


"I have been on these meds for 6 weeks now. Started with one pill a day, then increased weekly to four pills a day. It has greatly helped with my pain. I'm sleeping better at night and especially within the last week, have been able to go about life almost how I did prediagnosis. So for that part - I would recommend giving it a go. As for side effects, I've been fortunate enough to not experience any type of stomach upset or headaches or anything like that. I have however been losing alot of hair. I can run my hand through very lightly, no tugging whatsoever, and end up with about 20 strands. I can run my hand through continually like this and the same thing happens. No pain from pulling, just falling out :(

Choosing to tough it out for now"


"I started Sprintec three days ago and I don't really like what it is doing to me. I have been sleeping NON-STOP. I get abdominal pains. I have red patches on my leg and I don't eat like I normally would.  I'm going to finish this pack and see if these continue. "


"My CD4 was at 3 and I almost died from the AIDS diarrhea and my muscles were tearing from everyday use. After six weeks of Stribild, CD4 was in the 500s range already.  In a couple weeks I will be well enough to go back to work a little short of 3 months of medical leave. Started Stribild on March 18th."


"Worked really well. I suffer from chronic insomnia as well and found it worked well on the depression and the insomnia."


"I cannot believe the pain I am going through immediately after using Monistat 7- my vagina is beet red (that can't be normal) and the burning and itching is worse than what could ever have been. How long does this last?! "


"Duragesic was a great blessing for me. I'd been on Percodan x 4/day for about 2.5 years when I developed an ulcer from the pills. Doctor started with 50 mcg/hr, but that didn't do it, the 100 mcg/hr is working good still for me. I suffer chronic low back pain worsened after failed surgery. I've been on these for about 3 years now and am starting to have more breakthrough pain and still get Percodan for these times. Suspect tolerance is developing, but without the patches my quality of life was almost zero, barring the fact you are alive. These have given me back much of the things I enjoyed doing before, but requires moderation on my part more now. Only down side I see is the cost and addiction factors. Well worth it to me though."


"I was really frightened to get Mirena after reading some of the awful reviews. However, it has been a good experience so far. I have had it for about a week. I was told about the spotting and I have only had a little one day. I had absolutely no stomach cramping after a couple of hours after it was put in, but you must take about 5 Aleve before and after. The worst part was when they put it in. It wasn't bad until they dilated my cervix, and let me say, if that's what childbirth feels like, I'm scared. That lasted for about 45 seconds and then was over. Overall, I've had a pretty good experience. Everyone is different, but I am amazed at how little side effects I've had."


"My doctor prescribed it for me and gave me samples.  I have been taking the samples while fighting with the insurance company because they want me to try Neurontin first.  I think the Lyrica is really working.  I am still tired, but I feel it is a normal tired from having two kids and running around with them.  The way I felt before, I couldn't move.  I really don't want to use the Neurontin, I don't want to lose the benefits that I have gained."


"I started taking Maxalt after horrible experiences with Imitrex.  I had almost all the same side effects: extreme nausea, dizziness, falling asleep, and a general out of it feeling the rest of the day.  But the worst part is that it did absolutely nothing for my migraine.  I am just glad that I had samples so I didn't get stuck paying for a prescription I would not use. "


"VESIcare did nothing for me."


"I took this medicine for a bladder infection and took it for the full five days prescribed. The first day I felt immediate relief and reduced discomfort of about 50%. However with each day that followed my relief did not increase and within 12 hours of completing perscription my symptoms were back by 90%. So either the dose wasn't strong enough (100mg) or the prescription wasn't long enough. No way of knowing if either or both of these conditions were changed I would have experienced more success with this particular antibiotic."


"I have been on this for about 4 years. It worked great and had no side effects. Had to stop taking it because it is too expensive."


"I recently started zoloft [literally 3 days ago] 50mg daily, and I already am feeling level headed, less anxious and just simply good.

After months of feeling suicidal, paranoid, depressed, and hopeless around the time of my menstrual cycle , it's helping. I truly believe this is not a placebo affect- as I am horribly negative around my menstrual cycle, I physically and mentally feel a change [more focus towards tasks and not current worries and willing to get up and go!] The PA i see said I could either take zoloft 3 weeks out of the month or I could take it daily for the whole month. I chose daily dosing. I'm so glad I made the leap to actually talk to someone and get a diagnosis of PMDD"


"Took 10 mg for the first time last night for insomnia. To my great surprise, today it seemed to help with both muscle achyness & with anxiety. I slept all day (& needed it), but I suspect that won't be a big issue once I take this med more regularly (which was the case when I was on mirtazapine/Remeron)."


"I have Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis that affects everything in my body (organs and joints) but mainly my lower back. Spinal stenosis, bulging and degenerative discs, severe nerve damage from carpal tunnel in both hands, plus both hips and knees need surgery in the near future also. I take 80mg OxyContin 3 times daily plus Percocet 10mg 3 times daily for breakthrough pain. I have to take my pain medication first thing in the morning before I can take on my day. Have tried MS Contin and it worked fine, just did not last the 12 hours that they say it was suppose to it was more like 6 and Lortabs was like taking a placebo."


"I started using Diovan HCT as a lower cost alternative without evaluating side effects.

After starting Diovan, my blood pressure was OK, but started suffering from "GOUT". Often I couldn't walk and I suffered extensively for 2 years without knowing that the uric acid was being created by the medicine. I changed doctors and the new doctor recommended other medicine. My Uric acid levels went back to normal and they have been fine for 2 years. It is a pleasure for Texan to eat meat again."


"I have been taking Contrave since October 2015.  I have been going to the gym for 2 years 4 to 5 days a week.  My results came to a halt.  After starting contrave I have lost 25lbs and continue to see results.  I do have some nausea when I don't eat when I should.  This just reminds me to eat a snack.  Which is usually cheese and almonds.  Some of us just need a little help.  I am 5'4" start weight 179 as of today 154.  Thank you Contrave!  You have truly changed my life."


"I've only been taking this for about 2 months so I can't really rate this. "


"As far as birth control goes it works but I have had horrible headaches, monthly pains that I never had before, horrible mood swings and weight gain and very bloated. I'm switching this week after my cycle."


"I was put on this birth control to get rid of my ovarian cysts. They would never dissolve and after having surgery to remove them they grew back. My doctor suggested this pill and it seems to be working. The side effects are my breast are extremely sensitive. Unfortunately I have had two periods a month on this, however they are light and short. I used to have really bad cramps and migraines. Those have gone away as well. I seem to have lost a ton of weight since starting this pill."


"Only thing that has every worked correctly for chronic constipation."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"Beyaz didn't work for me. My GYN put my on this pill because I wasn't ovulating. This pill turned out to be my worst nightmare. The first week, I became very emotional and light menstrual bleeding and cramps. The second week my bleeding became heavier and cramps turned into preassure in my lower abdominal area. The pressure made me so uncomfortable. No medicine helped. Called my GYN office and spoke with her nurse. She suggested doubling up on the meds I was currently taking. That helped some but not much. The third week the bleeding became extreme with large blood clots. Having to wear 2 huge pads at a time was awful. And the pressure turned back into pain. I called my GYN back they advised me to stop the pill immediately."


"I have smoked for five years and have tried to quit three times and nothing worked. I have a new grandbaby and decided to the leap and ask for Chantix, I am on day 5 and everytime I try to smoke they taste nasty. I have no side effects. I eat then take it with a full glass of water. This is the best and I am so happy to break the chains of this addiction."


"I'm 50 and in very good physical shape. I recently divorced and found myself back in the game. I've never had any issues with my wife and always had a solid performance. However, my first post marriage sexual encounter was a disaster. I just could not perform even though I was very excited to be with my new "friend". My doctor gave me a sample pack of 3, 20mg Cialis tabs. He said it was performance anxiety and not really a health dysfunction considering my healthy history. He was absolutely correct. My next encounter was amazing with a solid non-stop performance. I took 1 tab 2 hours prior with great success. But even stronger the next day and continued for 3 days. So for me the peak was 6 hours and beyond. Very happy!"


"I have been on Nexplanon for about 6 months and I love it. I was previously on the pill and terrible at remembering to take it. My doctor suggested this so I looked into it and had it implanted. Recovery was quick and painless. I was moody, cranky and touchy for the first few weeks. I have regular periods a little bit on the heavier side but nothing to bad to complain about. So easy you don't even know it's there or have to do anything daily. I have not experienced weight gain"


"Today I received the results of my bone density test after being on Boniva for two years.  I am delighted to say that there is a reversal of my osteoporosis.  Thank you, Boniva!"


"I like it because of the fact its one pill a day! Its all in one!"


"I've had 6 syringes in my face for volume loss.  My last injection was in January 2017.  Nasal labial folds are gone, my cheeks and jaw line are defined and so far, knock on wood, no problems.  By the way - I'm 64 and I had to verify that I was at least 50 to get my senior citizen discount.  All doctors get the same product, you must go to a doctor who has been trained in the use of Bellafill, not an aesthetician."


"I have been on Ativan for probably the better part of 15 years. These last 7 years everyday. I am a recovering alcoholic (6 years and 27 days without a drink) I was self medicating and I sometimes have horrible panic attacks, and I often have high anxiety. This calms me down. I also have back problems and am in pain management, and taken with my pain medicines they kick each other in stronger."


"My son was born toward the end of October and I've been taking the medication since then. It's been working great up until about a couple weeks ago, with family oriented drama and moving to a better location (packing everything myself then unpacking when we got settled in) all the while taking care of my son. Just seems like i need a higher dose. I had a moment when me and my bf were arguing and our son started crying and all I could do was laugh. I couldn't stop. Also noticed I've been spacing out more then normal... Gonna talk to my doctor and see if a higher dose would be better."


"Cymbalta is a pretty potent antidepressant. After being on high dose Wellbutrin (450mg) with high dose Effexor XR (450mg) I was switched to Cymbalta. Since I'd developed treatment refractory depression, after 3 weeks with no results (and horrible side effects) I asked to be bumped up from 60mg to 90mg. After another 2 weeks, I went to 120mg.  This triggered my first hypomanic episode in my 30-something years.  Scaled back down to 60mg and what do you know, this time it worked.  Give Cymbalta a chance to work, don't rush it. It may take longer than the usual 3 weeks, but when it works, it's worth it."


"Okay, it will be 2 years that I've had this implant in my arm in January.I personally like it. I have always had very severe cycles; to the point of me passing out and having to constantly get blood transfusions and iron infusions. Now, when I first got it put in last year, I was on my cycle. After getting it inserted, my cycle came off the very next day. About 1 month later, I had the worst cramps EVER. It honestly felt like i was about to go through childbirth again. Nevertheless, my doctor prescribed me some medication and that took care of that. Now, I have gained at least 25 pounds being on it!!! That is something that I just hate. I do have acne on my back and this year, my cycle stayed on for 4 months, but it was light. No complains"


"This has been a horrible experience.  I have gained too much weight I am more depressed then ever.  This medicine says it is prescribed for me for sleep.  First few nights absolutely true.  Now all I get is restless legs, intense food cravings and it is physically hard to get up.  Terrible constipation. Which leads to feeling extremely bloated.  No drive or motivation whatsoever.  My doctor thinks I should stay on this poison.  I am going on a vacation in a couple months, this 40lb weight gain is really stressing me out.  I will see if she will prescribe Adderall which I used before quit cold turkey and felt no withdrawals. The only reason I give it a 2 is that it has helped insomnia"


"I'm a 15 year old female, and I have been using the Enbrel Sureclick Autoinjectors for about 12 weeks now for Juvenile Spondylo Arthritis in my left hip. It is a miracle! Before I started using this, I could barely walk and after the first 2 weeks of these injections, I was going to concerts, running track, and walking with no limp at all, whereas before, none of those were even possible for me. While the medicine works very well, I've noticed that my injection sight gets red, itchy, and swollen, and you can actually see where the injection fluid went in because there are multiple trails of bumps branching out from the injection sight. It's quite odd. Other than the redness and itching, this product is wonderful."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"My suggestion for dealing with the taste: lime jello. I held my breath and swallowed about 5 swallows of the Suprep, then took a spoonful of lime Jello and swished it around my mouth like mouthwash before taking a breath. This almost completely eliminated tasting the stuff."


"Being allergic to bee stings, EpiPens have saved my life on two different occasions.  Without it, I could easily have died from anaphylactic shock."


"At a starting weight of 162lbs, I was about 30lbs overweight. I have taken Meridia for exactly one month and have had no side effects.  I lost 10lbs by taking the pill, watching calories and exercising.  I make sure I exercise for 30 minutes at least 4 times per week. I am happy with the medicine.  I believe it's important to learn to have better habits while you are on it. Going off the medicine should not cause weight gain unless you start consuming more calories or aren't exercising."


"I started taking Microgestin FE 1/20 because my doctor was no longer prescribing Yaz. I gained 15 lbs, started breaking out with acne like crazy, was weepy about nothing at all or very angry, did not have a period for 6 months and then became pregnant. I was taking the pill EXACTLY as prescribed. I even set and alarm on my phone to take it at the same exact time every day.  "


"I have just about tried everything to get rid of my Psorisis which I've had for 30 years progressively getting worse & have spent thousands of dollars on treatments with no success. After using scytera foam twice a day for 2 weeks then once a day for 2 weeks it has gone & not returned I was covered from my hair to my toes & everywhere in between. I can't believe the success I've had with this product. Thank you to the person that put it on the market my life is so much better now. I have had no side affects at all"


"Have been getting monthly Lupron 7.5 mg injections since July 2014 (just had my 8th injection). No hot flashes; some mood swings and I recently started having arm and leg cramps a few times a week. Taking Casodex 50 mg daily as well, so it's hard to know which to blame. PSA was 205 when I started these meds and is now 0.03. I believe the complete lack of hot flashes may be due to receiving the monthly vs 3 or 6-month injection dose. I hope this information helps others."


"Today was first day of use (15.7 mg), after switching from Adderal 30 mg daily. Could not tell I had taken anything at all. My thinking is no more clear. I have zero energy. Vyvance caused a tazer-like spasm down my spine, when I tried it a few years ago. Adderal has become less effective, but does still help me to focus."


"I am 63 years old having 3 stents in heart also diabetes 2 and high pressure. Had a problem of erectile dysfunction for the last 2 years tested Edex, Viagra, improvement was very slight off and on. Recently advised my doctor he advised I take 20mg Cialis. The result was outstanding. My wife was so pleased and could not believe it. "


"I have been on Yaz for years but changed over to Taytulla 2 months ago after moving to the USA and needing a bit more progesterone than the Yaz offered. I definitely found myself eating a bit more in the first few weeks and I put on a couple of pounds but I've got that back under control now 8 weeks later. I also find that the week of ovulation I am a bit more short tempered with my kids, nothing too serious. Yes the first 6 weeks my mood was somewhat different but that can be expected as you are changing the hormone levels in your body. Give it 2 months and if you are still unhappy then stop. I'm about to order my first prescription after using the 2 free sample packs."


"I was diagnosed July 2012.  Finally!  I could no longer walk, my legs had gotten so weak.  Was in a wheelchair already.  PPMS is not fun.  I have noticed that my legs are stronger, but still not able to walk.  And my MS has not gotten any worse.  Don't have and have never had "flare ups" but at the rate I was going downhill before Copaxone, this is great.  I don't like the shots, but I know they are worth it."


"I've been in the Guaifenesin protocol for over 2 years. It's given me my life back. It's not a quick fix or a cure but it reverses the symptoms."


"Along with narcolepsy, I've also been diagnosed with ADHD. I have been taking dexedrine for the last 4 years. At first it was 5mg tablets which worked for a couple months. As soon as my dose was increased to 10mg spansules a day, my life has been so much easier since then. I can actually concentrate on one thing without wanting to quit in the middle and take a nap. Many side effects including dry mouth almost every day, heart pounding, loss of appetite leading to weight loss, muscles twitching, and severe tiredness if I suddenly stop taking it."


"Worked very well for me and also removed agitation. I have to believe this drug is very addictive.

Had two doses at the hospital."


"I was given one Valium tablet 20mins before my Lasik eye surgery and another one for later that day. It completely relaxed me for my procedure and on top of that acted as a very strong pain killer. Obviously it was used in conjunction with local anesthetic eye drops."


"I rated this medicine a 10 because in my opinion anything that can help me quit smoking without wanting to kill my family and friends is great.  I was a pack a day smoker for 20 years.  I tried in the past to quit smoking but I could never last more than a day before I picked up a cigarette.  With the Chantix it made it easier to talk myself out of wanting it.  The craving was there but it made it less demanding so you could say no.  After the 3 day hump I pretty much had the confidence to just say no.  I'm now 8 months smoke free and loving it, the extra money we save is going to our family vacations.  My worst side effect was the insomnia but by the time it hit I was smoke free for a month so I just stopped taking the pills."


"This is amazing. I have suffered constant and varying levels of pain for over half my life (20 years). I have just started taking Mobic a week ago and am basically pain free. I can exercise for much longer periods with more intensity and do not suffer any pain."


"I was severely obese and didn’t know what I was doing to myself I was basically killing myself or eating myself to death. I was 400 lbs. When I started this med I noticed an instant change in not only what I was doing to myself but it gave me energy I didn’t have. It sort of woke me up and made me realize what I already knew  -that I didn’t like what I saw in the mirror. That was almost 10 years ago. Today I am my ideal weight for my height 130lbs and I could not be happier. I have lost the weight and kept it off."


"I was prescribed risperidone for bipolar. It had the bonus side effect that it cured my lifelong non-stop painful bleeding fingernail biting. It also reduced my anxiety otherwise in the day and at night; I don't get overly excited about little things (good or bad), and I sleep 10 hours without waking every hour as before. I wish I could sleep less though. I am slow, naturally, to get things done, so losing 2-4 hours of awake time makes me noticeably less productive."


"I got my Implanon inserted in August 2010. I thought it would be a great choice for me because I have problems remembering to take a pill everyday. But ever since I have been on it I have had constant bleeding. Biggest problem is that I have gained nearly 30 pounds since I have been on it. I will be getting it taken out next week."


"Venlafaxine made me, dizzy, gave me nausea and diarrhea. My anxiety increased because of the severe stomach distress this medication caused me.
I felt all around lousy. Took medication for 2 months hoping the symptoms would subside. The problems just got worse."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

"I like it because of the fact its one pill a day! Its all in one!"


"I smoked minimum of 2 packs a day for 45 yrs.
I tried EVERYTHING to quit.  I didn't try with Chantix. My Dr. told me it would probably take awhile as long as I smoked.  I took for 3+ months and didn't really feel any different. Still smoked the whole time but desired much less. One nite
My husband and I were out to dinner and I handed him my cigerattes. I'd done that so many times. I asked him for one back. We got home and instead of smoking that one, I shredded it. I never had another and never craved one.  I have COPD I was diagnosed with about 5 yrs. later. If I'd just had Chantix yrs. ago, I could have done it.  This COPD isnt  fun..
Try to quit while you're still healthy. Chantix did it for me totally!  Good Luck..."


"I was on Paxil since I was 16. I didn't know how good it was until I went off of it 16 years later. Major panic attacks and life felt like it was not worth living! Tried other SSRI's which didn't work and made me feel worse! (Zoloft and Pristiq were the worst!) Going back to Paxil. Never should have quit it in the first place! I hope to get the joy I once had back!"


"This product dried up my sinus very well however, made me extremely drowsy so all I wanted to do was sleep.  Experienced dizziness as well.  Would suggest night time use but not during the day.  I couldn't drive or work in this condition."


"I am 18 and this is the first birth control I have ever been on. I have really heavy and painful periods so I decided to give it a try. it has been almost 3 weeks since I've taken it and I've had an awful experience. A lot of nausea, headaches, really painful cramps last 30 seconds or so, but the worst has been my mental state. I wake up sometimes and feel almost numb, no energy and sometimes I sit there with blank thoughts but other times I just cry. I actually cry a lot, everything upsets me. My appetite has gone down and I'm feeling like this just isn't worth it anymore."


"I was given Remicade while in the hospital. They premedicated me with Tylenol and Benadryl. After the Benadryl wore off, I broke out with severe hives from head to toe. I took Benadryl and then Zyrtec for ten days and neither helped the hives much. Thankfully, they finally went away. Horrible experience. I looked like I had a plague."


"Me and my mom (both of us are adults) both started it. She has low thryroid and I think that and menopause made her gain a lot of weight. She already lost over 10lbs and has no side effects. She said she doesn't even know she's taking it, except she has lower appetite and is kinda happier. She does seem happier, because I notice her talking more to friends and doing things, where before she had not been wanting to see people or go places for some reason. She doesn't normally want to take medicines but I am really glad she's taking the Contrave.

I am trying to quit smoking (1 of the ingredients helps w/ that). At first I felt a bit "buzzed" but now I'm used to it. So far quit smoking & have even lost a little weigh"


"Scalp soreness and itching ( i am very thin on top ) Solaraze worked very very well for me."


"I took the pill after the condom broke three months ago. I was not, nor had ever been on any form of birth control. I experienced some cramping and minor dizziness for the next 2-3 days. Then, I got my period on the 21st day of my cycle (a week early). The next month my period was two weeks late, but finally came on the 42nd day. The prolonged start date was probably a mix of side effects from the pill and stress about the possibility of pregnancy. During the few abnormal cycles, I did not take any other form of medication. Overall, I did not get pregnant, so the pill served its purpose."


"I took the shot for 6 months, I had issues that I could tolerate.  Such as vision change, the injection would shot pain a crossed my lower back. Well it's been 8 months since I had a shot took me 2 months before my period returned. I recently started experiencing pain in my belly button, vision was getting worse, mood swings, the end of April period was bad then 2 weeks later had another one. I was ready to have everthing removed, I had gave up hope of having a baby... So out of the blue I missed my period and now I'm 5 weeks  PREGNANT! !!!!!!! I wish everyone good Luck and hang in there!!!!"


"The condom came off during sex, he came outside of me and some landed on the outside of my vagina. I was panicking so about three hours later went to target, got the pill, and took it. The 1st day I had no side effect. I didn't have any side effects for another two days. I was freaking out at that point cause I wanted the side effects to know it was working. Monday got a bit heated with the making out .After that I felt a bit nauseous and had some minor cramps. Went home and applied a heat pack and still got some cramps and a bit nauseous still. Tuesday I had some bad cramps like they were painful  and around third period I got my period which is a week early. So just relax and let the pill do its work!!!"


"I've been taking this birth control for over a year and its probably the best one so far. Its cleared my skin so much, I haven't gained any weight at all, and most importantly the periods are shorter. The bloating is horrible, the cramps don't usually last for more than 1 day. Like every other birth control it has cons, the mood swings and the bloating are pretty much the only ones I've experienced.

I would recommend this to a friend."


"Lyrica gave me my life back!  The only side effect that MAY have been due to Lyrica is vision loss, but I have worn glasses for 30 years, so no big deal for my eyesight to slightly worsen over 2 yrs on the drug. Some of the side effects that people mention could be due to menopause rather than Lyrica. I gladly spend $60 for a monthly supply.  Other meds I took previously left me like a zombie. With lyrica I actually feel good."


"I love it."


"I was afraid to use this product after reading all of the negative reviews, but I knew I had a yeast infection and did not want to waste extra time and money to go to the doctor. I did not have any of the problems that other users listed. The most that I experienced was a little bit of mild heat after I inserted the ovule, but no burning or itching. This product does cause discharge so I would recommend using panty liners or pads. It cleared up my symptoms within two days and I feel much better. Would recommend!"


"My wife began the 4 stage process a couple of months ago, and I stopped it

halfway through week 2 because she seemed to be getting more confused.

We started again a month ago and are into the 2nd full dose, and I am very concerned that her condition is worse instead of better."


"It was wonderful at stopping my diarrhea.  I ended up having a soft bowel movement in about 12 hours of taking the dose.  The bad part was I had horrible abdominal pain and looked like I was 9 months pregnant.  I would rather put up with diarrhea then put up with that.  Today I am trying citrucel and hopefully won't blow up anymore and no more abdominal cramps."


"I have been constipated for YEARS. Since I was about 16, and I'm now 24. I tried everything from changing what I ate to fiber gimmies and drink mixes, two laxatives, and vegetable laxatives, milk of magnesia, I even drank magnesium citrate. It has been a constant struggle with bloating and cramping. I could gain up to 5 pounds and I was constipated for more than a week, and that even made fitting in my clothes difficult! Send using Lindzess I am never constipated!! I take it every other day, and that is enough for me. My movements aren't hard, but they aren't diarrhea either...play with it and take it as you need it,  but it surely is a miracle pill."


"Have been on Trintellix 10 mg for 3 months now. Previously tried Celexa and Lexapro, and years ago Paxil and Prozac. Overall, it definitely works well to control my anxiety. My problems were more anxiety than depression, although Trintellix seems to help with my mood as well. I'm not nearly as tired as I was on Celexa and Lexapro. No nausea, but I still have some sexual side effects (low libido). Although the sexual side effects are definitely better than Celexa or Lexapro. Overall though, probably the best of the antidepressants I've been on, comparing efficacy vs. side effects."


"I had Implanon inserted in February 2010 and so far I have loved it.  The actual insertion was fine, just a little sore and bruised afterwards but soon disappeared.  Little scar left but certainly not noticeable. I was originally on the pill, decided time for a change and when I read about Implanon I thought it sounded great and perfect for me.
Since insertion I have had no periods and my moods have been fine (I think anyway). Only problem that I have had is that after about a month of not taking the pill I have become very spotty (acne) again - now not just on my face where I used to as a teen but on my chest and back and also have very greasy skin.  No weight gain but I am heading back to doctors regarding spots to see what can be done.  Other than that its great."


"This drug has been a game changer for me. Previously I was maxxed out on Norco 10/325 (6 a day), and it barely touched my pain (herniated disk blew out, compressed my sciatic nerve, had emergency surgery to correct that because I'd lost function in my right leg and foot; foot works now, but left with chronic severe pain) and my ability to work or even to do regular housework was severely impacted.
Nucynta to the rescue! I started on 4x50mg/day, which was increased to 6 per day. After I was stable on that, I was switched to 2x100mg Nucynta ER per day, with 2x50mg Nucynta immediate release for breakthrough pain.
The first couple of days I was nauseated and a bit spacey, but soon those issues went away along with most of my pain. I love it!"


"I've been taking Arava for 12 months or so now. It worked in the early days but now, I have quite severe pain and am looking at starting to take Infliximab along side the Arava.  With regards to side effects, none apart from the persistent, annoying tickly cough, which I've had now for about 7 months."


"I have had a prescription for Ativan for about 6 years. This was given to me after a diagnosis of GAD that was taking over my life. I have tried many SSRIs, SNRIs, and several off label drugs, but none helped. Most actually seemed to make my condition worse. I would take 0.5 - 1mg of Ativan on occasions when I felt out of control, and it would bring me relief. I have taken 0.5 - 1 mg in a day only as perscribed. Sometimes I have taken it daily for three months at this dosage. I was always terrified about the withdrawals you read so much about if you stop taking this, but I am perhaps one of the lucky ones who, at this dosage, can simply stop with no bad effects. I regularly stop for months at a time."


"Tramadol (Ultram) is just fine with me.  I've been on it (various doses) for six years now.  It is the only pain medicine that has worked consistently without negative side effects. I take it for chronic nerve and myofasical pain caused (in part) by degenerative cervical discs. I have tried several drugs without positive results. Ultram has been the only reliable constant source of relief.  Note:  For those that are experiencing sleep interruptions, take your dose an hour or two earlier. "


"I've been on depo for almost two years now and have not had a period since i got the injection. i no longer have the debilitating cramps that i would get each month which is a godsend. after i'm first given the shot, i have about 5-7 days of being a little more emotional than usual but it's usually due to my hormones being balanced and changing a little, but it just means a bit of crying and basically how i used to be emotionally before a period. i have noticed that some nights i wake up with a really extreme cramp out of nowhere, but i believe that that might be an issue that's more to due with my hormone levels etc. either way, depo has definitely spared me from weeks spent in bed because of the painful cramps!"


"I've been on Contrave for almost 4 months, lost 23 lbs.  Doctor wants me to lose at least 40 - my goal 45.  Up until 2 weeks ago, only side effects, dry mouth, constipation, and craving for chocolate, which I never had before.  Those effects went away.  Now I'm experiencing nausea, and dizziness and tired.   It could be the possibility of not drinking as much water as I did during the warmer months.  I'm going to see if it makes any difference.  I thought maybe decreasing the dosage may help.  Then I saw someone write about Bonine and how that helped."


"I honestly don't know how many stars to give this medication as much as I've never had such an experience. I was in a coma light sleep when my therapist came, I heard myself say "we need to go to the airport" when actually I never said anything at all. I felt drunk waking up, started losing my hearing, it got cloudy. I only took it a month but being in that state of mind frightened me.I gave it up and my hearing is mostly back about 98 percent but my balance and coordination still suffers from the medication but has improved since I stopped it. I was so upset that I called the FDA and reported my experience, I would hate for anyone to go through that.On the plus side? When I was awake and aware and not "drunk" it did help my manic episodes."


"I have taken Lo Loestrin 24 for about 2 months now. I have had migraines, nausea and fatigue non stop. I only had one very light period since I started this pill. I have had horrible face and body acne since I started Loestrin, I feel 16 again! I have had a significant appetite increase and mid section bloating. However I will continue with it one more month and see If my symptoms clear up"


"I have terrible anxiety, and my doctor prescribed this with Lamictal. I took it once to help bring me down from a massive anxiety attack and it knocked me down, but my anxiety elevated because my body was so weighed down but my mind was still panicking. I hated it, made everything worse, I could barely even speak in the 25mg dose."


"I'm 59, good shape, pretty well preserved. Prostate removed due to cancer. Levels were around 150. Started Axiron and energy level, libido improved. Levels now around 650. Happy with results but having redness under arms and a few small skin tags. I started putting on my calves until I can get my Dr to return my calls"


"Great! I suffer from anxiety and when I take Atarax I feel very relaxed."


"I was prescribed this at a low dose for various sleep problems associated with CFS/ME. Helps tremendously with remaining asleep (used to wake up 4-8 times a night) but basically completely useless aiding someone who has trouble getting to sleep - one of my main problems. Horrific and vivid nightmares frequently occurring since I've been taking it & v. dry mouth. Staying on it as GP very reluctant to give me anything stronger for my sleep unfortunately"


"Have hard time getting the right amount to keep between diarrhea and constipation .
"


"I suffered from severe bleeding during period that would last 10 or so days and also intense cramping. (Even the Dr was surprised the severity!). The severe blood loss lead to me being anaemic.

I was recommended tranexamic acid and it has completely changed my life. It's over halved the amount of blood lost and now my period lasts less than a week (roughly 5 days?). Couldn't survive without this anymore!

It's also good because it can be used along with over the counter painkillers to help with cramping!"


"Had nexplanon for about a year and a half. Ive gained about 20 lbs i have had issues with depression no energy short temper. No period no cramps. I am getting it removed because i cant deal with the weight that steadily going up but i have no appetite and i barely make it out of bed some days becuase i am so dead tired"


"This birth control made me have my period every other week, and when I wasn't on it there was still spotting, which made me crazy emotional."


"I think it should be considered medical malpractice for a physician to prescribe this drug to an elderly man with heart problems, especially known congestive heart failure.  My father didn't know he should report muscle weakness he experienced while taking this drug, and there was no followup by the physician.  Since the heart is a muscle, I think this drug propelled my father into endstage heart failure, which he now has."