"Developed my first YI the other day when I was on antibiotics. Obviously the first thing I did was Google my symptoms which lead me to find out it was a YI. This lead me to a link for Monistat1, and let me tell you, most of the reviews scared the crap out of me. This is my first time with a YI and the last thing I wanted to do was make it worse. I didn't want to take more time off of work to go back to the doctors and I wanted relief, and fast. Among the bad reviews there were still good ones so I listened to those instead and just went for it with the Monistat1 Ovule. The itching ended up getting worse at first but then went away and completely and the next day I was completely fine. This stuff is magic! Suck it up buttercup and just do it"


"This is not as amazing and magical as most of the raters here are saying. My dermatologist prescribed this to help with hyperpigmentation and inflammation my acne caused. It helped with niether. It barely works on the smallest of pimples. I just think the American market sucks for acne because I haven't really found something effective and affordable. When I was in DR I used stuff that cleared my skin up in a night. Sadly it can only be bought there :("


"I have taken Ambien for a few years due to night shift work. I went to a swing shift and now am not working. But after 18 years of night shift I can't get to sleep before 5 or 6 am. I just lay there. I started taking 20mg at bedtime and immediately noticed I was telling my boyfriend things I did not remember. I once got up and put a dozen eggs on to boil and went back to bed. I have a old stove that works sometimes, Thank GOD it did not work. The eggs did not get cooked and no fire. I have been so depressed after I wake up the next day. I just have to stop the Ambien and deal with the sleep problem. My boyfriend has slept on the couch a couple of times because I am trashing around and talking to him."


"I was put on 15mg of Mirtazapine to help with anxiety and depression. I also sometimes have trouble sleeping due to anxiety. My doctor said this would help with sleep. I took it at bedtime and fell asleep right away. I slept about 11 hours. I woke up and was exhausted and I was starving. I was craving junk food; sweets and salty things. I ate a bowl of cereal and stayed up for about a half hour before having to go back to sleep. I slept another 2 hours. I felt groggy and like I was in a fog for the rest of the day. I finally had to lay down and sleep for another half hour, to shake off this feeling. I am never taking it again. It makes me feel like a robot."


"I don't like this stuff! I just had my first month of it and for the first 3 weeks I spotted continuously and and the fourth week I had no period! My emotions are going haywire, I cry at everything...I want my Trinessa back!"


"I was on sprintec for about 3 years and felt absolutely nothing during intercourse which made me depressed. I would tell my doctors but they were no help whatsoever. They never told me it was the pill that was the problem, which it was!"


"*3rd update* I started Saxenda 2-19-2017 starting weight was 208 , I am now 186!!! In 65 days I have lost 22 lbs!!! I am so happy, I am at dose 2.4 still.. hoping doc advises to go to 3mg soon , I go see her for 1st time this week! I am rarely experiencing side effects, worse one is constipation. I will update in 2 weeks , goal weight is 160. It is worth it!♡"


"Was given to my grandson for ear infection & he broke out with a rash immediately after applying 5 drops per ear."


"My daughter took lamictal for bipolar 1 condition.  She titrated up as instructed by her psychiatrist. After 3 weeks, her eyes became irritated, she developed white sores inside her mouth, followed by a life threatening rash that put her in the hospital for 3 weeks. It was touch and go for 2 weeks. She was diagnosed with SJS that turned to TEN. Amniotic membrane was surgically placed into her eyes for protection and she was unable to see for 6 weeks. This medication was not worth the risk."


"Had the depo July 28th 2016 it's now 2nd of April 2017 have constantly bleed the whole time in pads 24/7 it's costs a absolute fortune ... the depo has really messed me up .. the side effects are really bad .. like mood swings etc .. worst mistake ever !!!"


"I was prescribed Bupropion as an alternative to my usual Lexapro at the beginning of an "episode". I was probably more anxious than depressed. I was a little concerned because Bupropion is not specifically an anti-anxiety medication. Bupropion was an instant pickup and boosts libido. The boost did not last and I started to get very anxious and somewhat depressed after the first week. I eventually had to start back on the Lexapro. I don't think Bupropion is a very effective anxiety medication and it is not generally prescribed for that purpose. I did find very few side effects compared to the sweating, loss of libido and weight gain of Lexapro. I am presently tapering off. I have some issues with insomnia and Bupropion may not help."


"No different than regular Tylenol which does nothing for me."


"I have been taking vyvanse for about 6 months now. It is working really good for my binge eating disorder. I think I binged one time since taking this, and most days I consume less than 1200 calories. It hasn't taken away my appetite completely but it had decreased it by a lot. I was able to lose 17lbs and plan on losing more. The side effects for me have been dry mouth and just a slight but of agitation in the mornings but I take the pill in halves throughout the day to maximize on usefulness. I am prescribed 70mg and open the pill to add half the powder to a drink around 12pm, then eat the other half about 4. This way it will not wear off and helps me not binge all day."


"I believe Symbicort is one of the best medications I have used over the last six years. My airways stay open much longer and I feel and breath better."


"Pain and fatigue has been greatly reduced as compared to generic colchicine."


"I am 25 and have three kids. This birth control has made me moody and cry over NOTHING. I am not a soppy person so this is VERY unlike me. I am also having headaches and HOT flashes. I CANT STAND it. And I still have acne and NO sex drive. My doctor put me on this for the pain I was having and it has lightened up, but I still have pain."


"Works very effectively. "


"I've been on Yaz for three months.  I started taking it because I told my doctor that I had really bad moodiness during PMS.  Ha, it's gotten worse!  I don't start my period till the last day of inactive pills.  My cramps feel like I'm 15 again (I'm 36) and my mood swings have worsened.  Barely any sex drive.  I'm going back to Ortho-Tricyclen (Trinessa)."


"So I have my first yeast infection and I just used a Walgreens brand miconazole cream. At first, everything seemed fine, but after a minute or so it was a different story. The cream started to feel more like acid, then it actually felt like my vag was being ripped apart. I would have gladly dealt with the mild itching my yeast infection gave me than use this cream that makes the next 10 minutes feel like somebody has set my crotch on fire."


"I have suffered from migraine since I was 3 years old ( I am 58 now), and I only get a few a year. Then in 2002 my migraines went from bad to worse, I average about 4 a week. I have tried so many meds and combination of meds and they made the migraines more tolerable for awhile. I even tried Botox. I saw a new neurologist on April 4/13, and he asked me to try nortriptyline 10mg at bedtime, increasing to 20mg after a week. I have had only 2 migraines since Apr 4, and the pain is mild to moderate. I am hoping for more improvement. So far no side effects at all."


"As an injection in the ER, it did its job quite well."


"I have been on Pristiq for 11 days after switching from Paxil 12.5 CR.  I feel like I've been on a roller coaster ride.  Agitation, shaky, anxiety and emotional. The nausea and headaches are gone now but I'm thinking this is not the right medicine for me.  I will give it 14 days and if there is no improvement I will get off them. Not sure what I'll try next. The doctor thinks Wellbutrin. "


"I have been subscribed Nucynta 100 mg for a torn herniated disc (L4). My doctor has me taking 1 tablet every 6 hours as needed. I was previously on Lorcet Plus which made me feel sick to my stomach at times. Nucynta has provided way more pain relief than Lorcet or Lortab. Nucynta works very, very well. Only downfall is there is no generic. Extremely expensive."


"I have been on 6 different birth controls from the shot, to different pills and have always had bad side effects. I have been on Lo Loestrin Fe for a month now and I love it! My hormones are balanced out, no mood swings, no depression, no weight gain, nothing. I think I'm actually losing weight, and I feel great. The only down fall is I have been spotting a little bit, and my breasts are tender/ my mood is a little off the week before my period. Other than that no complaints! If you have has trouble with birth control like me, I advise you to try this. I have gotten severe depression, weight gain and everything else from other birth controls. If you get a green card from plan parenthood this pill is free!"


"I take this medicine for with elevated blood pressure. If you have swelling or itching or elevated liver tests quit taking it. Also not recommended for heart failure patients. But if like me you have uncomplicated high blood pressure it is fabulous. It is covered by all major insurance plans. I gave it a 10 even though I get some impotence with it. But it is excellent in keeping my pressure down within 30 minutes after taking it. My blood pressure is 160/106 so I am on the lower dose of 5/20. Good luck on this medicine."


" My doc thought I would be fine with this with no kids, also selling the idea of almost no period. Insertion wasn't too bad, Xanax and 1000mg of ibuprofen, made it a piece of cake. Barely spotted for 5 days and thought it was amazing.
I heavily bled for 63 days straight after those blissful five days. I had debilitating cramps, taking at least 2000mg of ibuprofen a day half the time. Day and night sweats, stress and anxiety out of nowhere, sleepless nights. Since then, I get my period for 9 days, AFTER about 4 days of spotting. Then 2 weeks it starts all over again. I bleed after sex. Turns out it made my body go through pre menopause... At 28 yrs old. Making an appt tomorrow to remove!"


"Doctor gave me a month's worth of samples to get my sugar readings down.  After 3 weeks,  they have dropped quite a bit (200+ down to 130-140).  Livable side effects:  MUCH more  frequent urination,  extreme thirst,  and chapped lips & hands.  Doctor faxed a prescription yesterday,  my insurance told me the cost would be $595.  This is more than all my other medications cost me for the whole year!  No generic is available.  I canceled the order.  Can't afford it."


"swelling of tissue above eyelids"


"Hello all! I took this medication for around two months, and it helped with my anxiety, but caused me to become apathetic. I simply couldn't be bothered to do anything! It was horrible!"


"I swear by Levaquin! It's what works for me. I spent so much money on Amoxicillen, Z-Pack etc... and it doesn't help. I have used it from a sinus infection, UTI, and pulmonary illnesses. It's the medicine of choice for me. I have never experienced any side effects or adverse reactions. I'm very compliant with taking it daily, there have been times I missed doses because they're prescribed 3-4x a day. It's fast acting and does the trick, love it.  I do think about becoming resistant to Levaquin, down the road, but by that time hopefully there will be another medicine of choice that is equally as effective! Thanks."


"Not even morphine takes away the pain of the cluster headaches like demerol"


"Got Skylar inserted yesterday, the pain wasn't too bad, stopped pains within a minute after it was inserted, was strong enough to get up and walk out afterward, since it's in the bleeding stopped immediately after the procedure, since then I've gotten no bleeding what so ever, but I can feel cramping but not to bad, I am happy I got Skylar :)"


"I was diagnosed with narcolepsy 3 years ago. I would fall asleep while driving or even standing and talking to someone. Thanks to Adderall my life is almost normal again."


"Injury in my letf glut = sciatica. Pain strikes without warning & literally makes me gasp & grab onto something. Then it's a constant throbbing / sharp pain shooting from butt to little toe. GOOD: 15mg at bedtime; 3 days = NO pain. No pain getting out of bed, no cringing at a flight of stairs, no  having to sit in Epsom salt baths until I'm a prune - NO pain. BAD: I had never been constipated. Never. Until Mobic. I needed softeners,  fibre & finally laxative = limited success. UGLY: real  10lb weight gain. Miserable/ want to faint 1000 calories a day for 3 weeks = 1 lb loss. 2 weeks off Mobic = all weight off but pain is back. 600mg ibuprofen = useless. So my choice is fat or in pain. Harder decision than you think. Maybe Tramadol?"


"This drug did kill the staph infection that my husband was suffering, but the side effects have been miserable. His joints are extremely painful and swollen, his knees so swollen. He has never had painful joints before -- he is a healthy 32 year old who has not been on antibiotics since elementary school, and this drug really knocked him out."


"I'm telling you this medication is powerful and it works BUT I am giving it 5 out of ten right in the middle because it also has POWERFUL side effects. There is no doubt in my mind it works well BUT If your Very Hypersensitive like me to medications this one will knock you out ***Meaning its fighting the infection and doing its job*** but it can be a very uncomfortable experience... When you have a severe internal infection and take medication like this your body goes into overdrive helping the medicine work I took only a quarter of a 150 mg tablet  to let my body know whats happening and wow did just that make me so dizzy and just lay in bed like WOAH but 12 hrs later took all the rest in small increments and I'm all better and it worked!"


"I have been using this medication for a couple of months and yes it is pretty expensive even with insurance. This medicine controls my blood pressure but I have numbness in both legs and swelling in my legs and hands. And after taking this I have palpitations in my chest but it does regulate my blood pressure. "


"My 17 year old son is allergic to sulfa based antibiotics (he gets hives everywhere), but he keeps getting staph infections (like boils) so this time he was given Cephalexin. He got through his whole 10 days of taking it twice daily, just finished last Thursday,  The negative side effects kicked in Saturday, Sunday & Monday. Stomach pain, chills, fever, tightness in chest, frequent urination, restlessness, anxiousness and sleeplessness. He's really freaked out about it. The inability to sleep is what's actually most upsetting because it makes you feel more anxious and crazy after a few days. The crappy thing is - he just has to wait and wait until it clears out of his system. Poor kid. This sucks."


"I've been taking it for four years now and it has been helping a lot with stopping the heartburn and acid reflux. However, I now have to stop taking it since it is causing osteoporosis."


"I've been taking Lyza after being switched from my combination birth control at planned parenthood because of migraines.  I had no problems with old pill. Always had clear skin and now I'm constantly broken out.  7lb weight gain, seems to be mostly in my belly.  I feel extremely emotional.  I took a few different combination pills over 20 years and never noticed any side effects.  I'm hoping my body adjusts to the lack of estrogen and weight gain subsides and acne clears up.  I'm giving it another month."


"67 year old male on atenolol for about 3-4 years/ prescribed to keep my heart beat regular( having PVC's) and lower my BP which was high at 140/90. Pulse was about 80 at rest.  With atenolol at rest my BP is about 105/65 pulse is 52.  Taking 50 mg 1 x daily at bedtime. Seemed to take care of PVC's the first two years but then they became very bothersome. My doctor said try 50mg 2x daily morning and evening. This was making PVC's worse so I went down to 25 mg 2x daily and that seemed to help. Seems like after 7 to 8 hrs my PVC's would start up. Found atenolol has a 6hr half life, so now I am taking 25mg 3x daily every 8 hours. Seems to level out the medication in my system and controls the PVC's. BP and pulse still low, so I will continue that dose."


"I was prescribed 500mg. Started of okay I had no side effects. But i did notice a lot of discharge. I did not have that before but it cleared up in 3 days. On the 5th day I took the pill with very little food. The nausea and gagging I experienced was awful. I was at my friends house and had to throw up twice. ( how embarrassing) I'm on day 6 now. The symptoms cleared. I took the pill again today with more food and milk. Hopefully I wont puke again."


"Started amlodipine after stopping lisinopril due to throat swelling  after taking for one year. Amlodipine took 5 days to begin working on lowering my blood pressure after introduction.  My dosage was 5mg once daily.  It didn't lower my blood pressure very much.  Went from 165/111 to 145/100 in 5 days.

Side effects included:

Very sore arms and legs

Lower legs felt sore and full of blood (heavy)

Facial flishing

Profucious sweating from feet and hands

Headaches

Notable lack of energy and sleepiness , nervousness

  I recommend using this drug ONLY if it's your last resort and you don't need an immediate drop in blood pressure.  Remember everyone is different this may work well for you. Long walks seemed to help with the sore legs."


"I have been using Metoprolol for about 3 years now for high-blood pressure. Started with 50mg and now at 100mg. Before the medicines I used to have a headache from the back of my neck to the back of my head every day. Since taking it, no more headaches. Blood pressure is low too. Can't seem to lose any weight though. I think I started out at 185 lbs (still overweight), but now I'm at 192 lbs and can't seem to get below that. Am pretty gassy and have frequent diarrhea."


"I have felt 100 % better since taking Seroquel. It quiets the racing thoughts & has eliminated most of the depressive moods.Thanks"


"I just got a yeast infection the other day.....I've only had them maybe twice in my life......I knew what it was immediately so I bought a kit made my Topcare from Brookshires......It was the 1 day one with 1200mg......When I inserted it last night everything was fine....By the time morning had came I felt like my vagina was being used for a fireplace......I've never felt burning like that before in my life......It was horrible all throughout the day......Tonight when I got out the shower let me just tell you it's still burning plus the medicine is just ooozing out.....Please just go to the doctor & get a prescription for the Diflucan.....I don't play about my area below....Also the medicine is literally eating a layer of skin away"


"The injection feels like a rubber band snapped on your skin. I recommend the abdomen over the thigh, much more comfortable. I only bleed slightly, and the site only bruised once. The triptan effect is fast and intense, you feel that rush of the migraine about to go away. It makes me sleepy, as sumatriptan always has, and I nap for less than 1/2 hour, then I am PAIN FREE. The nice thing is the triptan effect goes away as rapidly as it comes on, which is far better than the lingering "yuck" feeling with oral triptans.  Not just pain reduction, not a lessening of the migraine - it is gone. It has reduced my sick and late days due to migraine from 9 days in 2012 to ZERO so far in 2013. Will never go without it again."


"Like to start by saying I HATE needles. So I was a bit scared but I am telling you ladies it is easy. They gave me a local and then I didn't feel a thing. Little bruising, no scar so easy heals in like 3 days. I can't take pills so I thought this was the best idea for me. Give it a try if you don't like it you can get it removed. It's free on some health cares. I LOVE IMPLANON!"


"Prescribed for depression and possible cataplexy?/falling. Since taking this I feel better and normal. It's great and normal side effects. First few days I was a little jittery and shaky but that subsided. Helps me with fighting depression a lot. So glad something works since no antidepressant did."


"I have been taking Lyrica for three months. I started out with 75mg twice a day. It took the edge off my fibromyalgia pain during the day but at night I would wake up due to muscle pain when laying on one side too long. My doctor increased me to 150mg twice a day and for the first time in months, I was able to sleep through the night. I feel like a new person. It's a wonder drug. For once I am not walking around like a zombie due to pain and lack of sleep. I have gained a couple of pounds but I can live with that."


"I had this placed in my arm after an abortion, I was still bleeding from the abortion and knew this would make me bleed, but it hasn't stopped! I've been bleeding constantly for 4 months with a lowered sex drive (dramatically!) and also some serious mood swings."


"Jnto my second month of Roaccutane. I started on 40mg for the first month. My side effects were low to being with. My lower back ached for about 5 days and then went away, I have mild dry skin throughout the whole first month. The things that I found hard in the first month was the 4/5 nose bleeds a day, extremely dry eyes and the worst breakout I have ever experienced. I went to see my derm two days ago and she increased my dose to 60mg perday. I am now on the second day of 60mg and I haven't really noticed any difference yet, but I'm not expecting to for about a week. I woke up today with probably less new spots than I have been, but the worst part for me is the rally bad clusters of acne right next to either side of my mouth"


"I had unprotected sex the day before I started ovulating, and took the morning after pill 7 hours after the sex. An hour after taking the pill I had cramps, bleeding, and felt really tired. The next week I had breast tenderness and sometimes what felt like cramps. My advice is to take it ASAP, to not panic and don't read plan b horror stories. Go into planned parenthood and talk to someone if you need a peace of mind or you can chat with someone online, I did and it helped me a lot. I got my period two days early and it was slightly heavier than normal. Try to relax and let the pill do what it does, and take it day by day. It's going to okay, whatever happens it's going to be okay."


"I suffer from chronic pain from cancer treatment and 8 major surgeries. I was on full medical disability for 5 years, and was being prescribed medicines like Dilaudid and Fentanyl for pain. My doctor finally referred me to a pain management Dr. He put me on methadone after I lost my health insurance because the Fentanyl patch was too expensive. It's been 9 years, now thanks to 30 mg of methadone daily I am off of disability, went back to work, and exercise daily. My quality of life improved immensely. Thanks to methadone!"


"I have only been on this particular pill for one week now, so I cannot speak on the long-term effects of it. However, my short-term experience has been rather pleasant compared to that of other pills. I have tried a couple of different pills (Sprintec, Viorele) that the side effects (nausea/vomiting and mood swings) were unbearable. At this point, my Dr. has put me on Junel Fe, which has been surprisingly a decent experience. At the beginning of the week I had what felt like minor period cramps but nothing unbearable, I felt very bloated after eating (which is abnormal for me), minor nausea but no vomiting, and even some urinary frequency. At the end of the week, almost all of these side effects have subsided! So far, I am happy."


"Started taking Keppa (750mg twice daily) alongside Lamictal (250mg twice daily) as the latter medicine was not 100% efficient to control partial seizures. Although the Keppra seems to have stopped the seizures completely, there are many side effects to be aware of. Drowsiness, tiredness and irritability/moodiness are extremely common, so that is often a downer, especially when you're trying to enjoy yourself. Depression is difficult to identify as dwelling on the side effects on the leaflet only makes you feel worse! Overall, an effective medicine for treating epilepsy but I had many bad side effects."


"I got the ParaGard inserted in May 2013 without thinking to read any reviews first.  The insertion was quite uncomfortable followed by very uncomfortable days.  My periods became longer, more painful, and heavier for about 2 years, but they have finally evened back out to normal.  I am 28 now and have not had children so the biggest downside is the constant paranoia of is it still there (the strings were cut too short for me to check myself).  When I am not doubting the location of it, I love it.  I enjoy the reassurance that I likely won't become a Mommy before I'm ready.  There seem to be varying experiences here, so if you choose to try it, give it time for things to return to normal unless the side effects are clearly too severe."


"I was first given this medication after being admitted to the ER with a kidney infection, it is a literal miracle.  I have an intense phobia of vomiting which gives me horrible anxiety anytime I feel nauseous (which is often with acid reflux and IBS) which makes the entire situation so much worse, but promethazine is an almost instant life saver.  It did make me drowsy when I first started taking it, but that has lessened as time has gone by.  It does take a while to completely work (30-60 mins depending on how amped up I am from anxiety) but as soon as I take it I know it's going to help and I am able to calm down and let it go to work.  I can't imagine going back to a life where I missed out on work and events because of nausea."


"Hi ,
I am 34 years old i started contrave Dec 3 2015 and I weighed in at 195 , Today Dec 23, 2015 I weighed 180.0 , when started the pills I never ate anything with it.  Now I take the pills like 30 mins before meals in the morning, my pm meds I take at 4 pm and for lunch and Dinner I stay away from carbs, I am thankful for Contrave but I have 30 pounds to go I will update in like a month from today!"


"I got this implant about 10 months ago as birth control. First of all, my doctor told me it was nonhormonal because that's what I want (it has hormones. she lied.). I've always had irregular periods, but after nexplanon they became constant and heavy. I get my period at a minimum of 3 weeks up max 3 months, and have at the most a week in between. My blood would be black sometimes- I don't think that's healthy.. My doctor refused to take it out and said I needed to give it more time, but I think this isn't working for me and from what I've read it does similar to other people. It does its job all right- I can't have a kid when I'm on my period all the time."


"Because of this drug, I have the most stability I've ever had in my 23 years with bipolar.  I also take lithium, lamictal and pristiq.  Lithium is a great stabilizer also but geodon is the cornerstone of my treatment.  I suffered for 12 years before geodon.  I was an ultra rapid cycler.  I had a lot of people make fun of me during that time.  Now I'm married and I have achieved so much.  One word of caution: do not drink Diet Mountain Dew or any drinks or food with a flame retardant in it (brominated vegetable oil for example).  These will cause an onset of tardive dyskinesia."


"I had my Mirena inserted in March 2011 had cramps the first week and was nauseous here and there for the first couple of months. I still have my cycle and it is irregular but I'm hoping it will eventually stop. Besides that it's great. People must remember when putting something foreign in your body there are side effects. Just like when you are pregnant there are side effects. Mirena is great for those of us who are forgetful and don't want to pay for the pill every month."


"I have been on Suboxone (Buprenorphine) now for 6 months. I was put on this drug to come off  loratabs which I'd been taking for years. This miracle pill took care of any cravings for loratab and at the same time, took care of my pain (a few herniated neck discs.) I did experience side affects but the good out-weighed the bad so I stayed on the Suboxone until now. The only real side affect I can't seem to stand anymore is: excessive sleepiness while sitting still."


"Using this on 5 year old's impetigo.  She has a nasty lesion on the web on skin between her index and third finger.  Nothing was helping it, but within one application of this stuff I saw a difference.  I'm grateful to whoever discovered this product."


"Hi All

Im a young man 24 years old, I have several issues with my brain since many years ago.... I have a Major Depression, GAD, SAD, OCD, and Panic Disorder.

I've been tried many option, i tried Hypnotherapy, Emotional Therapy, CBT , also I been to some psychiatrist in Indonesia and Singapore.

Finally I met the best psychiatrist in my country, and with him I found best med and finally cure my problem. You all have to try this too and talk to your psychiatrist to ask for prescription.

Every Morning I take 1mg Ativan
and
Every Night I take 5mg Zyprexa and 150mg Zoloft

Please try this, please.. Enjoy your life..
Also CBT is good as well..."


"I have had AWFUL headaches, SEVERE mood swings, spotting every two weeks off and on, and HORRIBLE cystic acne. I've really had many acne problems and within a few weeks of taking this birth control, I had huge cysts of acne (two on my face and one on my chest). In case, you don't know cystic acne is basically a huge over sized painful pimple that can take up to 6 MONTHS to go away. Only 1 on my face has just recently gone down. I'm sick and nauseated all of the time and since I spot every now and then..I couldn't tell if I missed a period or not! "


"I am 2 days into week 3. I have had zero side effects but I've had 0 weight-loss and no loss of appetite. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Any suggestions?"


"I'm on my 12th day and haven't had a cigarette for 5 days. Had some constipation and wacky dreams that make me wake up laughing sometimes. I almost look forward to them - otherwise, no other symptoms. Sometimes get an urge to smoke after I eat, or when on the phone, but they are easily ignored. So far so good.  I think I will take it for 2 month just to be sure. I'm really glad I started Chantix, had some reservations, but it's been a miracle - I just lost my desire for smoking."


"I was taking 400mg daily for chronic migraines, depression, and weight loss. It's very important to build up slowly otherwise the side effects can be extreme. I lost around maybe 50lbs while on it. When I got up to 300 - 400mg I started to have memory problems and sleep issues. After a while I felt like it had stopped working and dropped it, but that could have been from me forgetting to take it (memory issues remember). It takes a few weeks to a few months for the side   effects to fully wear off. I started at 235 or 245, and went down to 185. I'm now back up to 200. I haven't exercised in years, and I didn't change my diet (I probably don't eat as healthy as I should)."


"My boyfriend and I are on day 7. I have the metallic taste in my mouth, and am tired. Chantix has curbed my urge to smoke and surprisingly I don't even want a beer anymore, which of course is GREAT. I went from smoking a pack a day to having only 1 to 3 cigarettes a day. I can go outside with my co-workers while they smoke, and it doesn't bother me. My boyfriends symptoms as of today:  he is very tired, has developed feelings of anxiety, gags and feels nauseated when he attempts to smoke a cigarette. He had a check up at the doctor's today and his heart beat went from 72 (last week) to 53 today. They did an ECG on him, and told him to go home and rest for a couple of days. "


"Initially stomach ache, diarhea and headache, feeling of unease. After 2 months most side effects gone. Never any at night so I make sure I take on full stomach. This helps me.

It has been highly effective. Psoriasis started to clear within weeks. Now 99 % clear. When a spot shows up I hit it with one or two doses of topical and it's gone. So far great."


"I am on Hydrea due to Ediopathic Thrombocytopenia with platelet counts over 2 milion. I am very young (21) and taking Hydrea for 1 year and a half now.
Though it has sinked my platelets I have recurrent anemia and infections (most recently in the lungs).
In the beginning I was very tired, legs shook, skin would easily bruise, drugged up feeling from time to time, depressive, muscle pain, burning in legs which was severe and decreased after 5 months, brain fog, stomach pain (still common).
Most common symptom would be enlarged spleen with pain.
I've had brutal neurological side effects that have been decreasing slowly with time. Nevertheless, Hydrea compared to Anagrelid and Interferon is by far the medicine I tolerate better. "


"I have had IBS-D for nearly 25 years and getting worse as time goes on.  Flare ups after everything I ate.  Traveling anywhere is horrible and I could never eat the day before flying until I landed then would eat.  My Dr prescribed this medicine and I have been taking it 2 weeks.  So far so good with only 2 diarrhea episodes.  That is really good for me!  I hope it changes my life and everyone suffering from this frustrating condition!  I'm sorry to the ones it didn't help I hope you can find some relief soon!"


"I got my implant put in December 9 ,2015 and today is January 4,2016 my last period wasn't a period I mainly spotted and agreed for about week and half I discharge brown discharge and a few head aches still have few head aches I've also gained weight just a few pounds so far I like it I would refer it to anyone who doesn't want kids for the next 3 years"


"Thanks to benzos I've able to function properly even in the most chaotic days. Of course it is not supposed to be used as treatment and I don't! But there are days when  the ssri's and the physical exercises aren't enough to contain my anxiety, then I appeal to Clonazepam.
Thanks to it, I no longer experience huge gaps in my routine due to anxiety attacks associated with agorophobia.
I never really felt any side effects or emotionally sedated (as have happened with other drugs).
Also, since I've been going well through conditions once I avoided, my behavoir is changing and I'm needing everytime less help from the medication. The last 30 pills package lasted 8 months"


"I am 37 and have taken this for two weeks.  It has improved my urinary symptoms but has caused a side effect that I am not pleased with, retrograde ejaculation. "


"I've had Propofol multiple times in the last few years. Once for a colonoscopy, once for hand surgery and the other for appendectomy. The only side effect I have ever had is I was up laughing and laughing. It lasts until the medicine completely wears off. It's not a bad way to wake up."


"I just started taking birth control 7 months ago and sadly I've had to switch now a third time. With Tri-Sprintec I'm more moody and my boyfriend and I argue a lot. I haven't felt like throwing up very much like I did with my first birth control pills. Even after switching I'm experincing little to no side effects compared to the last time I switched. Hopefully I'm finally done switching pills, good luck to everyone!"


"This medication has worked miracles for me. It has very few side effects and WORKS. One of the best things about it is no weight gain - it can actually cause you to lose weight! If you've got depression, I would definitely recommend Wellbutrin XL."


"Tried a sample of Maxalt that the doctor gave me for the first time today and could not believe the results. Within 1 hour the migraine was gone and within 2 hours I was back to normal and working. This is truly a miracle medicine for me. I also take 100 mg of Topamax daily so that has really cut down on the migraines but again the Maxalt was a lifesaver for me today. I am worried about my copay after reading some of the post on here but I do have to say that I think it will be worth it."


"I did not lose a single pound during the 15 day free trial. I ached all over, muscle aches pains, general malaise. Decided not to continue after the free trial and let me just say that the withdrawals from this drug are horrendous. Had high hopes for Belviq but seriously thought I was going to have to go to the emergency room the second day after I stopped taking it. Had racing heart beat occasionally while taking it."


"This medicine is the best sleep aid I have found. I tried Ambien and it made me crazy. I can sleep with Zyprexa and wake up the next morning with no side effects. I just have to make sure I take it early in the evening. If I take it too late, it will make me groggy in the morning. Unlike some of the reports I have heard, it doesn't effect my weight at all."


"My daughter is 6 yrs old and after spending a whole day in a Jacuzzi in Cuba, we spotted dry bumpy rashes all the over her limbs, back and torso. Rashes changed positions and were very itchy. She was later diagnosed with Eczema.
HydroVal worked right away, I applied it twice daily directly on the rashes. Her skin cleared after one week. There were no side effects at all."


"I had been off statins for quite a while because of severe side effects. So when I saw my cardiologist, he suggested this. I checked with my primary doctor and he approved it. I'm fine with doing the injection every two weeks. No side effects yet and my lab results confirm it's working very well! So far, it's been 6 months I've been taking it."


"At first 1mg in the morning and night seemed to help.  But then after 3 weeks, I started becoming way too tired to function.  The dry mouth after taking the tablet was the worst I've ever had, and I started to wake up in the middle of the night HALLUCINATING every few days.

I also take a small dose of either Lunesta or Ambien every night.  The hallucinations seemed to be more frequent on Lunesta nights, so I stopped taking that and went down Tizanadine just at night.  I've had a couple nights where I felt pretty weird, but no hallucinations.  However, I'm not sure it's really helping other than to help me sleep now.

I think I'll ask about trying to increase the Tizanadine and go off the sleeping pills."


"Life changing. I was prescribed Effexor XR for depression and anxiety with attacks. I suffered for years until I hit rock bottom and saw a doctor. This was the first medication I was prescribed and after 2 weeks I saw an improvment and after a month I was a completely different person. I actually for once feel normal and I am never sad and cry for no reason.I have energy, I dont feel crappy. I am hardly ever in a bad mood and the best part is I don't feel like I am taking anything. Best decision of my life."


"Went for my pap and gyn said I had a yeast infection but it was only on the inside. I had no symptoms or discomfort didn't even know I had one! She started me on the 3 day dose to nip it in the butt quick. Honestly I am not really a fan. My lower abdomen and pelvis are bloated and very painful each use (on dose 2 of 3). Not to mention I feel disgusting because it leaks out ew! My only advice is eat yogurt and if you have to use this product you better be able to hold a kegal clench for a whole night unless you want it on you panties or bed."


"I have PCOS and for the last two years have struggled with hormonal acne. I went from rarely wearing makeup to feeling embarrassed without it. I noticed changes when I stressed less but over the counter products were not working. My skin was very dry and had even started peeling. Also, I had huge cystic acne clustered on my cheeks and after a few days if using differin they were gone. I didn't have the initial stage of my acne getting worst. My face is pimple free after a week and a half. It actually has started clearing up my dark spots. (Note: I also take spironolactone daily  for acne as well as medroxyprogesterone 10 days a month for pcos)"


"had stent 7 days ago getting breathless after taking this drug"


"I read all of these nightmare reviews and had myself worked into a frenzy by the time I went in for my appointment. Y'all...it is NOT a big deal. I was in and out of the office in less than 10 minutes. There was one slight pinch. My doctor asked me to cough; I was so surprised and distracted by the request that by the time I realized I was in pain, it was over. My cramps afterward were very mild and bleeding has been extremely minimal. I'm very happy and wish I had done this 5 years ago. Certainly would have saved me from a lot of missed pill drama and having to Plan B it."


"Found this medication to be very effective in the betterment of my quality of life. No impairment whatsoever, during work or study. My sincere experience. Sincerely. Junior, from Dan Juan ,Puerto Rico. Thankyou"


"My experience with Nexplanon is going incredibly wrong. I got it inserted six weeks postpartum and came on my period instantly for two weeks, the bleeding was incredibly heavy. Then I thought it was over but its only been a week since I have been off my period and now I'm back on."


"I bought a one time use yeast infection capsule,  cost $20, took it,   and sprayed the general area with a hydrating mist meant for my face.  the itching went away in 2 days.  no problem now."


"Was scared using the pill as 1/10 people get pregnant from it and was not keen on all the common side effects so I decided to get the copper IUD. At first I put off getting it after being scared to death after reading all the reviews. The insertion did hurt but the pain only felt like a period pain for about 20 seconds. After that it was gone. I experienced bleeding and spotting for the first 2-3 weeks which was annoying but has completely disappeared. I then got my period which was more painful but only on the first day. It was the same flow  after the first day with no pain. I can't feel the IUD during sex and have no other side effects but the increased period pain on the first day( which goes away with ibrufen)."


"I'm a 19 year old girl who after a pregnancy scare, decided to go on birth control. I was nervous getting back on it since I was on B-Yaz before and it was horrible for me. I got on this in late March and I haven't had much issue at all. I have diagnosed depression and anxiety, and haven't had an issue with it getting any worse. I have gained a little weight, but it's probably my eating habits and not the pill. My periods are one day of spotting, two regular days (only have to change my pad every 8 hours really) and another 2 days where I just wear a liner. My husband and I have been having completely unprotected sex except for the pill since, and have had no issues with the protection. Cramps are almost non-existent. Been great."


"Went to doctor yesterday, after one full day of a low grade fever, chills, aches, and  stuffy nose with a little chest congestion.  I didn't feel like I got hit by a Mack truck, still went to work etc.  I decided to go to the doctor earlier than I normally would have.  They did a swab test and confirmed I had the flu.  They gave me Tamiflu.  It's been about 36 hours and three doses into it and I feel at least 90% better.  My wife's doctor prescribed it for her as a preventative.  Neither of us have had any side effects.  We both took them with food."


"I'm currently on the first week of my second month but I am stopping. The third week of my first pack, I ended up throwing up and I have been nauseous non stop since starting this pill. It also made me extremely anxious and depressed and exacerbated my pre-existing sleep problems. Definitely calling the Dr on Monday to switch"


"I kept complaining to my doctor that I was feeling faint and dizzy after starting tribenzor . After a few weeks of being on tribenzor I experienced cardiac arrest. I was 54yrs old. I now have a pacemaker."


"Given enough Clinda for 42 doses over 14 days.....450mg per dose for question of infected vag.
After 5 doses....had diarrhea, bloating, dry mouth.  Stopped the med, contacted doc via email where I stated "I stopped Clinda due to side effects xyz that may lead to CDiff, need follow up visit".
Saw doc In 2 days, she said culture came back negative so really didn't need antibiotic anyway.
Make sure your doctor does a culture of your infection! (using swabs, syringe, tissue sample...etc.).  In the Microbiology Lab, the bacteria are identified  and then tested against multiple antibiotics. Your dr is given a list of all antibiotics that would work against your particular bacteria.  Clinda may not be the only solution!"


"I loved this drug, it put's me to sleep so quick and peacefully. Unfortunately mirtazapine is great for putting on weight (is prescribed for anorexia) so I had to stop taking it being so unhappy with my body..."


"I was given Toradol for tendonitis in my achilles tendon (very painful). It really helped with the pain and made the inflammation go down, however it made me nauseated. I had to quit taking it and move to a narcotic pain killer that did not work on the inflammation."


"i have very mixed feelings about this medication. i was given this for mood stability about a year before i was diagnosed bipolar.  it worked really fast. my mood was very stable. but at what cost? It started out with slurred speech and constant drowsiness. eventually that faded away and then it turned into perhaps the worst thing I've ever had to deal with called internalised restlessness. It is also called akathsia. If I die and go to hell, it would be  to the land of akathsia. I recommend this drug if you're lucky enough to not  experience akathsia. it works really fast. they tried to prescribe me congentin to help, it barely did."


"Hooked on heroin for 5 years. Never thought I'd get off of it.  Now, I'm a mother and a teacher because of suboxone. It saved my life."


"Tramadol is a controlled narcotic as of August 2014. It's metabolite is an opiate-receptor activator, stronger than codeine. It takes a couple of hours before tramadol is converted to that metabolite by the liver. Tramadol itself possesses an immediate 'uplifting' anti-depressant effect in addition to it's opioid metabolite.

Therefore, tramadol eliminates the deep mental depression and strong cravings that comes with opiate withdrawal. Many people wind up falling in love with the tramadol instead. However, it's best to 'ease into' tramadol doses while lowering the dose of your opiate of abuse. Immediate substitution using a high dose of tramadol may be uncomfortable in some people and could cause seizures."


"I had my first out of body experience at 14. After that I would be terrified to sleep because I would become paralyzed and could not talk during these episodes. It was severe I became very depressed. I am now in my forties and have tried A-Z medicines thus far this medicine has been remarkable."


"In eight months my PSA went from 11.2 to 5.0, to 3.8.

I was taking it late in the evening and felt terrible muscle and joint pain throughout the night.  If I take it about noon and drink plenty of coffee and water,  the nighttime pain goes away.  I really don't feel it during the day when I'm active.  I guess that when I take it at night it stays more concentrated and doesn't get out of my system.

I'm getting some thickening of hair at the back of my head, though not drastically thick.

It definitely reduces your sex drive.  Orgasms can still be felt but not as intense with very little if any semen production.

I also take Flomax twice a day.  I'm sleeping much better now with far less frequent trips to the bathroom."


"I had Kyleena inserted 3 weeks ago. The procedure did not hurt me at all. I took ibuprofen prior to it. And my doctor gave me localized anesthesia. Upon leaving the office, I became extremely light-headed and had to sit down for a bit. I was ok for the rest of that day but the following two days I had cramps that were mildly painful and some dried period blood. For the next 10 days, I had some cramping and some brown discharge. Exactly two weeks after insertion I was very crampy and started bleeding and now have been bleeding for a week straight. Cramps come and go, and I've been a mixture of constipated and have more than usual bowel movements. I'm not sure this is worth it. Considering removal at follow-up appointment."


"Infected mid-Nov 2013, primary infecwtion symptoms at beginning of Dec (fatigue, chills followed by heat and sweating, third week of December swollen lymph nodes, mucous discharge in throat), diagnosed January 8, 2014 (panic, denial (must have been a false positive.)), west blot confirmed January 10, 2014. Tests Jan 14, 2014: CD4 372, viral load 320,000, CD4/8 0.5

Follow-up on Feb 10, 2014: CD4 450, viral load 250,000 CD4/8 0.6.

Atripla started March 4, 2014. First day dizzy, body itch (not bad), itch in my balls (unbearable all night). After day 1, all bad effects gone. Two weeks later skin rash on the neck and chest, not itchy; cleared in 3 days.

After 1 month: viral load 1110, cd4 1030, cd4/8 0.7
After 3 mo: viral load 127, CD4: 870, CD4/8: 1.0

6 month test in 3 wks."


"This medicine treated high-blood pressure, water retention, acne, female/male pattern hair-loss, excessive, unwanted facial hair and is a potassium sparing medicine. It is ideal for sufferers of insulin resistance or pcos. Although it hasn't completely stopped the unwanted hair growth it has been the only thing that has made a significant difference by slowing it down drastically. It has also slowed the hair-loss down significantly in which I am very pleased with."


"Neurologist prescribed eszopiclone 3mg to replace klonopin for nocturnal myoclonus. Klonopin had daytime cognitive effects for me. Eszopiclone initially worked well. But I woke up after 5 1/2 to 6 hours, even if it's 3am. No getting back to sleep. BIG problem now, pharmacies continuously change drug manufacturers, so I never know which maker of eszopiclone I'll be getting. Dark blue eszopiclone, with a beach ball shape does not work at all. My neurologist and two pharmacists also getting feedback that not all generics of Lunesta work. Pharmacies state that they can not order from a particular company because this is a controlled substance.
Can anyone help me? Is anyone in this forum having better success with a particular drug manufacturer?"


"Great for urinary tract infection."


"My overall experience with the Depo-Provera injection has been good. I had been on it for about 1 year, and had next to no side effects what so ever! All it took was a short 15 minute nurse visit every 3 months. If you are not nervous around needles and would like a birth control that you really don't have to think about - I would highly recommend this method. Today I did decide to discontinue my own use of it however - instead of the common "lack of menstrual cycle" effect most people encounter, for me starting around my 2nd shot, I would have a non-stop period (light mind you, but still frustrating!). I still would highly recommend it though, as I believe this effect was just my bodies way of reacting to the hormones."


"While it very quickly started to heal my strep throat, I am done. The side effects are so severe, I'd seriously rather have the strep throat. I have never had an antibiotic make me sooo sick. I've lost 2 lbs. in one day unable to eat anything. Even a picture of food makes me want to throw up. I force food down when taking the pill. I have severe night sweats, waking up every hour, drinking a full bottle of water, my mouth feels like a desert. I have another antibiotic already at home that I am going to start. I can NOT deal with this drug anymore."


"For the most part, my experience on this medication has been very positive. It makes me feel better, my skin has cleared up, and my hair and nails even look healthier. However, I have noticed some weight gain (10 lbs) or so and I cannot seem to lose it. However, compared to other medications this is one of the few I can tolerate."


"I have severe restless leg, and have taken a succession of medication over the years, Requip, other medicines, baclofen, and gabapentin. I am now on 4- 20 baclofen, and 4 600 gabapentin. When I gert the right amount of medicine, I sleep. With out the right amount, I do not sleep. Life without sleep is VERRRRRY difficult. Yes I minimize my medications, but this seems to help, now."


"At first this was a very good pain medication and it helped a lot but due to taking it for a few years the effectiveness is not nearly as good as to when I started taking it. Since so many people are addicted to these things when I had my medicine stolen from me I had withdrawals and it was horrible. "


"My blood sugars had been somewhat erratic, so my doctor suggested switching me from Lantus to Toujeo.  The only benefit I've found with Toujeo is the ease with which the insulin injects (my Lantus pens took more effort to push).  My sugars are more consistent now, but they are consistently high.  I am hoping that this is just an adjustment period, but based upon the other negative reviews I've read, I don't think so.  I expect that I'll be switching back to Lantus."


"Recently switched from birth conrtol which kept my skin in shape to FemHRT for hormone replacement and guess what?! Acne! I will be on the phone at the crack of dawn to my gynecologist to change me to something that will help my skin as birth control always did. This is absolutely unacceptable to me."


"I understand there are risks associated with any form of contraception. I had associated the headache and mood swings I experience with the Nuva Ring as run of the mill symptoms related to my cycle. Although I did not experience these headaches at all or these levels of mood swings before starting the NuvaRing, I explained them to myself as the normal adult symptoms I’d developed with getting older as I didn’t want to cry wolf or say the sky was falling when it wasn’t. Basically I didn’t want to be a hypochondriac, trying instead to approach pain and the levels thereof rationally with the understanding that pain is a signal, or rather an alert the body sends to the brain from the area of the body that is experiencing some kind of distress w"


"ONLY muscle relaxant that works. Now being ruined by pharma/media/government trying to control abuse by limiting access. Many providers told not to prescribe. Sad for patients who need this."


"This medication is TERRIBLE ! My mom started taking this medication about a month ago,  and Friday morning, May 22nd, 2015, she suffered from a horrific seizure.  She was sitting at her work desk and all of a sudden,  she started breathing really hard and fell over face first and hit her head on the carpeting,  which keep in mind is straight concrete underneath,  and started seizing.  As doctors rushed over to assist my mom and paramedics rushed in,  her life was slowly leaving her body.  Her lips turned blue,  and the oxygen was escaping. My mom regained oxgen on her own, however, she was rushed to the ER to only determine the cause was this medication. All I can say is I am lucky to have my mom here today because this could've killed her."


"I started taking Lamictal over a year ago to treat my Bipolar II and am currently taking a 200mg dose. It has completely changed my life. I no longer obsessively compulsively shop. I can focus clearly. I no longer have raging mood swings. It controls most of my manic episode symptoms but doesn't really help with depression or manic hyper sexuality otherwise it would be 10/10. I'm working on the depression with Latuda with a small amount of success. Currently I do feel flat, calm and sullen but I can't say that is the Lamictal, it could just be the depression. The pros out way the cons."


"Before I explain my experience, I need to explain that I have a congenital defect in my feet termed "bilateral subtalar tarsal coalitions". Typically, I'm in pain my podiatrist equates to "walking on two broken ankles 24/7". After three days on Cipro for bacterial prostatitis, my extensor tendons, across the tops of my ankles became unusually inflamed and excruciatingly painful. Very literally, I couldn't walk for two days and had to rely on a cane to walk. Simultaneously, I had odd pains in my forearms. I was instructed to immediately stop taking the Cipro. Simply put, my urologist completely ignored the warnings and my lifelong battle with a disabling chronic foot disorder, and I'm never taking this medication again! It's just not worth i"


"I've suffered from insomnia since college and would struggle some nights to get 2 hours of sleep.  I would get tired, but as soon as I lay down to sleep, I would stare at the ceiling for hours unable to fall asleep and when I did I would not stay asleep.  My doctor prescribed me Ambien to try and help with my insomnia.  In my particular case, Ambien has worked very well.  I'll take it and within 30-40 minutes it will put me to sleep.  There are still occasional nights where I'll take Ambien and still not be able to sleep, but most of the time it works very well."


"After trying multiple antidepressants, my doctor decided to try me on trintellix. The first couple of weeks were rough from a quick transition from Effexor to Trintellix. It's helped not only my depression but my anxiety a lot better. I'm really impressed."


"Ladies,
I must say I am so relieved to read some of these reviews. I have never had a problem with weight in my life and within 3 WEEKS of the insert of the Implanon, I gained 20 POUNDS. For the past 5 months, I have attempted to lose the weight, but its fairly close to impossible. I've been on the Implanon for 6 months and I have a removal appointment tomorrow. While I did not experience spotting or lower back pains, I did suffer with headaches very often. "


"I suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis and I've been in constant pain since my diagnosis 4 years ago.  The rheumatoid arthritis medications curbed the pain, but it was still 7 on a scale of 1-10 and it was debilitating.  I've been on gabapentin for just 2 weeks and the pain is now down to a 2 on a scale of 1-10.  Why didn't any of my Doctors suggest this before now?"


"I was taking Generic Adderall 10 mg twice a day. I took it for a month and had a number of side effects that disappeared over time, except for 2 of them, increased excessive urination and stomach problems. So my doctor switched me to Adderall XR 20 mg. The side effects are pretty much gone so far, I have been getting sour stomach, but I started a pretty good probiotic - 9 strains 50 billion bacteria- and it's helped some. I've been on the xr for 3 days now. I can't say much for it being consistently effective though, it's also much more subtle as far as focus/concentration goes, and it seems to wear off much sooner than its supposed to, though it's hard to tell. I experience no crash at all. It's definitely much gentler than the IR version."


"I'm a 6'0 tall female and started using adipex and b6 b12 lipotrophic injection once a week in november. My starting weight was 387. 5 and 7 weeks later and now I weight 366. 9. That's a 20. 6 lb weight lost. When I started the med I experienced dry mouth and sleeplessness, but those symptoms disappeared about 3 weeks after starting the meds. I watched what I ate and  completely eliminated sweets and soda out my diet. I started walking 50 minutes 3-4 times a week. Prayer and adipex has changed my life. I tried so many diets and this has been the first time that i've lost any weight. I still have a long way to go, but I'm so amazed that's i've lost any."


"I'm 32 and never took any birth control pills.  I was on the fence taking Yaz due to negative responses.  I love this birth control and glad I took it.  I only experienced light bleeding during the 1st month of taking pill. When I finished the 1st pack the bleeding stopped.  I noticed I was emotional when I took the first placebo pill but when I took the 2nd I was back to normal.  My doctor put me on the pill due to irregular periods and when they came on they would be extremely heavy. I missed work some days due to this.  Well when I got my period with taking Yaz it came on when taking the placebo pills and was light, NO CRAMPS, very short.  My skin looks great, I wake up happy as can be, no emotional issues, sex drive up."


"Had this for 7 months and just got it removed.  Didn't have a period on it the whole time, which was awesome.  However, I gained about 8 lbs while I was on it, and tried to lose the weight that I gained and could only do so by pretty much starving myself and exercising over an hour every day, and even then I only dropped about 4 lbs.  Considering I only had this 7 months, I'd hate to see how much weight I would've gained if I stayed on it any longer."


"do not take this medicine without the supervision of an endroconologist.  It was NOT for me"


"I took Apri for over 2 years with no side effects. My periods went from extremely heavy for 6-7 days to very light for 3-4 days. My cramps went away, skin cleared up a little bit. Then I switched to Implanon for a month. During that time I bled every single day and broke out horribly all over my chest and back. So I got that removed and went back on Apri. Since then my periods have gone back to normal, I've gone up 2 cup sizes in the last 8 months, but I have been experiencing some very mild nausea and lightheadedness. I love it overall."


"I was having hand pains a friend put some on my hand,I had no pain for days,I went to my Dr.got a prescription, it works no ordor,it also helps my roto tear,I had a botched surgery, it helps that pain. Thanks to my friend and this company."


"Started taking Harvoni Feb 3rd 2016.  I was scared to death and very apprehensive.  My Gastro and his assistant really helped to answer all my questions.  Few more pills to go and soon I'll find out if it worked.  Diagnosed 2002, G Type 1a. Probably had it for years and never knew about it. Life changer no doubt!  Very minimal side effects include. Slight headaches , tummy aches once in a while. Fatigue minimal but I don't seem to have the insomnia part. I've been more sleepy than I ever have prior. The bloating just started a few weeks ago.    Best advice drink lots of water, eat healthy food throughout the day.  I work full time, walk alot keep really busy it takes my mind off the pills and helps me stay positive about everything."


"I took plan B less than 2 hours after the condom broke. My boyfriend and I were so worried. About a week later, my period arrived for only a few days. I was still worried that I could be pregnant so I took two pregnancy tests that both turned out negative. One month later when my next period was supposed to arrive, it didnt. I panicked. Then about two weeks later it showed up. If you took the pill in the right time window after your accident, stop worrying like I did. Chances are, you are NOT pregnant. Breathe, relax, and take a pregnancy test as soon as possible."


"I been taking this for over 2 years for insomnia, anxiety and mild depression and it changed my life. For the first time in 20 years i sleep like a baby."


"Being a 1st time user of birth control I was hesitant. I'm very fearful of the side effects that come with all birthcontrols (like heart attack and stroke), but after a brief discussion with my doctor I realized the pros out weighed the cons and was willing to give Tri-Sprintec a shot. I'm not sexually active so my biggest concern isn't getting pregnant however I have moderate acne which I've tried treating with prescriptions and over the counter medicines. I also suffer with PMDD which has made my life miserable since I was 14. Since I've completed my 2nd week of pills I must say I am overjoyed. No PMDD complications and my acne is getting better. As far as side effect I did have headaches the 1st 3 days. Every thing else has been smooth."


"Did not work for chronic cluster headache at all."


"My mother, grandmother and I all get frequent urinary tract infections. I felt a terrible one coming and took Macrobid. The discomfort was almost immediately gone. I took it with 2 pieces of toast and had no side effects whatsoever and I am the type of person that usually does."


"I have pain in back, hands, knees, hip, ankles, etc.  do to an arthritic condition.  It takes about an hour for it to kick in, and lasts about 2 to 3 hours and the pain starts to come back.  I take 2 in the morning and try to last 12 hours to take 2 in the evening, but it is not working so good lately. In about 5 hours after taking the pills, I am back to all the pain.  I am going to check with my doctor to see if I can also take 2 in the afternoon."


"I haven't had Mirena very long, but so far I have had a pretty good experience. Getting it put in was pretty painful like a lot of people have said, it doesn't last that long though, and being on your period at time of insertion makes it easier. Afterwards I had pretty intense cramping for the rest of the day, I would make sure you have nothing to do afterwards because it really helped my cramping to be able to just lay down and relax the rest of the day. The second day I had some mild cramping, but nothing too bad and the third day I was almost back to normal. I have not had any bleeding since I've had it inserted, nor have I had headache or nausea. My boyfriend could not feel it during sex and neither could I."


"I had implanon for 3 years and then got nexplanon and almost on my third year. I've been the same weight since starting, no mood swings, only get my period about 3 times a year for less than  a week. Only ever had unprotected sex with it and so far so good. Couldn't be happier with it."


"Horrible drug. Paxil is garbage. I've been on the majority of these psych drugs. Pure poison. Now that the horrible withdrawal effects are lessening--I'm getting much better. While on and coming off them, it was pure hell.

That's my experience."


"I have tried to use it several times in the last few week. After each application I have Burning. I am going to quit!!"


"Tranxene provided a tolerable transition from Valium dependency (for Grand Mal seizures) to less addictive options: Lamictal and clonazapam work for me at fairly low doses. Save the Valium for status epilepticus and such. Nothing works better, but the risks outweigh the benefits when you're talking everyday/lifetime seizure control."


"I guess it is effective, but not pleasant.  My first experience was on my forearm - it quickly started to look like a nasty cigarette burn.  Which I guess is good because you want your body to "react" to the cream...it DID!  But it looked horrible - and you're not supposed to cover it so it can be embarrassing because it looks like something you just keep picking at for WEEKS.  I have lots of freckles and when it healed it was completely white - so I guess better than an actual scar but it is quite obvious against the other freckles, nonetheless.  I'm going to try "needling" to better distribute melanin cells back to that white area.

I'm just getting ready to start on a small spot near my ankle which should be much less noticeable,"


"I relied on these reviews when I first started meds, so wanted to share my experience.  I have been on Wellbutrin XL 300mg for about 2.5 years with extremely positive results. This is the first antidepressant I have ever taken, and I have been much better on it. No more falling through emotional thin ice 20+ times a day, no more crying, and hardly any negative thinking. Started on 150xl for about 1.5-2 months then up to 300XL.  Experienced almost no side effects -- only a few occasional strange headaches in the beginning Only side effect is constipation, which can mostly be mitigated with fiber and good eating.

Exercise is still a must for me to feel O.K.  Before, post gym I would go from -6 to 1 or 2. Now with Meds I go from 3/4 to a 9/10"


"I have been suffering through ADD and Dyslexia my whole life. Together, the two work together to make your life a hell pit. Dyslexia made it harder for me to understand things and ADD made it hard for me to keep my focus long enough to understand it. I have been on and off ADD medications throughout my life, all which had negatives which outweighed the positives. I am now 17, I also lost hope in myself that I would ever be, "normal". It was taking me as least 10 times as long to complete task as my classmates. I started to become a burnout... until, I was prescribed Adderall. My head that once felt like a rock, now feels totally capable of thinking. My grades went up and now I have hope. I still have challenges, but they are manageable."


"I took my first Vivitrol shot 7/31/12. 3 hours later I was having the worst withdrawals one could ever imagine. The worst lasted about 2 days followed by 7 days of symptoms like constant anxiety, sleeplessness, muscle spasms, then 3 or 4 days of regular side effects. My Dr. told me that I may not have been completely detoxed when I took the shot and that might have been the cause of my extreme reaction.  I'm going to get my 2nd shot on 8/31.  I feel that without the shot the possibility of relapse will be greater, so the benefit outweighs the negative side-effects.  I'll let you know how it turns out."


"I have been on Pristiq now for about 15 months. I started on 50mg, which only worked for part of the day, I had to be bumped up to 100mg. I can't remember any immediate side effects, apart from maybe a little headache and dilated pupils due to a sudden burst of energy. They give you a burst of adrenaline. Now the medication has well and truly settled into my system, my body and mind now rely on it for me to actually function. If I miss a morning pill, by mid afternoon I am grouchy, prone to mood swings, tired and sleepy. If I miss two days, I am severely tired, sad, prone to rage and severe swings of depression. I have severe photosensitivity if I miss a pill. I have tripled the freckles on my body, my eyes cannot deal with bright lights."


"I started in February weighing 348 lbs  Today I am down to 291  and feel I have struggled for last 6 weeks.  Starting the 11.25 Dose today  I am going to refocus on my eating and exercise and see how quick I can get rid of the next 50 lbs"


"Levaquin is my miracle prescription for sinus infections. I usually get 2 really nasty sinus infections a year-Levaquin is the ONLY antibiotic that had worked for me. I have never had any side effects, other than getting well! I always take It exactly as prescribed: 1 per day, (for 10 days), with lots of water."


"So, I used this pill 3 times in one month. I already know that it was stupid and trust me don't do what I did. I also had all the side effects that were not what you would want times 3. I will tell you this, this is very strong and yes it works. Even with taking 3 pills in one month I still got my period although it was a couple days late I still got it. Have no fear it will work for you just don't stress yourself out."


"Oh my goodness I took lexapro 10 mg ONCE 3 nights ago I woke up feeling crazy, heart racing and my veins were on fire it was like my body went into a total shock. It has been over 48 hours and I'm still waiting for the effects to go away the depression is not so bad I feel better and have more energy to actually do Day to Day things. But the pain in my veins still pops up and the heart palpitations won't stop. I don't want to tell anyone not to take medicine when they need it but I am a natural remedy lover. I went to the beach yesterday I relaxed all day I ate three meals I drank lots of water and have been trying to sweat the pill out. This pill made me feel like I could deal with the panic better than actual medicine. Scariest experience ever."


"I may give this a high rating, but believe me it wasn't pleasant. Constipated and only passed extremely hard small stool for 5 days (been going through stomach issues for 2 months). Took 2 pills at 8pm, and at midnight the waterfall started. And to think I was going to roll over and try and go back to sleep at first."


"I give Advair 8 stars because it does what it's supposed to do. I have only had two asthma attacks since starting Advair almost a year ago. One was running without my inhaler. The second time was smoking. I took off two stars for side effects and use. I hate having to remember to take this twice a day. I usually forget. I also hate when I forget to wash my mouth out with water and get a little bit of thrush in my mouth."


"I've been taking this for almost 2 years. This pill actually stopped spotting that was occurring from my previous pill. No side effects, no weight gain, no mood swing, none of those. Not only that, my period is even shorter and lighter (or that's just with my aging). I am very healthy active late 40's, exercise regularly. Even being on this pill I was able to lose over 50 pounds. I will continue to take this until I don't have to anymore."


"My daughter is 6 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 4. I just recently put her on medication due to the fact her grades were slipping and she was in trouble constantly at school. She is on 30mg of Vyvanse. Although she has improved 100% at school she comes down off the medication at about 5pm and is a holy terror. She gets put to bed at 8 and does not fall asleep until some time around midnight. Also she does not eat hardly anything but she has always been that way for the most part."


"I have suffered from anxiety for years and tried to combat it without medicines.  I finally gave in and went to the doctor and was given Xanax.  This medicine has tremendously helped my anxiety. I take 0.50 mg as needed (about once a week). It begins working within 10 minutes and doesn't wear-off until 4-5 hours later, which is perfect for me.  It can make me a little drowsy, but not to the point where I feel like I'm going to fall asleep while I'm in public.  I have never been addicted to this medicine, as I've been very careful to ONLY take it when I really need it."


"Worked great for a couple of months when I first started. I've had ADD my entire life and have never felt clear minded for focus. At first when I started vyvanse I had no side effects, after a couple months of being on it my grades were up in school but I started getting tons of side effects from it. The most notable was the social anxiety from it and having a hard time talking to people. When I first got put on this drug I was able to hold conversations with everyone but then it made me super shy and introverted... So fast forward another 3 years I was still taking this drug and actually addicted to it. Everyday no matter the circumstances I would take anywhere from 30-90mg per day. Stay away from this medication if you are easily addicted"


"Nexplanon is horrible if you already suffer from depression or anxiety. Nobody told me not take it due to my clinical depression, so I got it, thinking it would be great to not have to worry about condoms with my boyfriend or getting pregnant. I had just about every side effect listed on their site, from mood swings, to even being diagnosed with vaginitis due to the implant. I had a period that lasted FOUR months. I got so depressed I was having really dark thoughts, and I was always dizzy and tired. Being on Nexplanon was the worst nine months of my life. But, it did protect me from pregnancy. Not to mention, nobody really knows if it increases the chances of getting breast cancer. Over all... I wouldn't risk it."


"I lost 23 lbs in 2 months. It really works guys if you don't have any thyroid issues. It also gave me energy and made me sleep less, which was a plus because I work a night shift job and have two small children. I also got a little high off of it the first two weeks on was on it. The best high ever. Oh and by the I had the best orgasms ever in my life. "


"I've been on the Nuva ring for about 6 years now. Never had any problems from beginning to now. I did have horrible cramps my first month using it when my period came but after a few months my body got used to it.. I now only have a period that's about 3-5 days and I enjoy how it spots right before I take the ring out so I know it's time for my monthly cycle. It's easy to insert & you don't have to think about having to take a pill everyday. I did notice thatwhen I had no health insurance, I went about a month without it; I had gotten my period & it was horribly heavy & terrible cramps. But after restarting everything got back to normal. I never noticed any weight gain or mood changes. My sex drive has stayed the same over all these years."


"I'm a paraplegic. I was in a SEVERE auto accident, broken vertebrae, most of my ribs were broken, broke my pelvis and ruptured my liver. After I was out of rehab, 4 months after the accident, I was put on pain meds. First I was put on 500mg Vicodin and after about 6 months I began building up an immunity so they switched me to Darvocet but they were worried about the amount I needed to take that the acetaminophen would damage my liver so after being on that for about 6 months or so they switched me to the Darvon. It worked REALLY well!!! In fact, I was able to back down on the amount I was taking because they were more effective than the Darvocet. My insurance covered it but even if it hadn't it's much less than most other meds."


"I've been on this medicine for going on 5 months now and it's helped and not helped at the same time, I ran out and the 3 days I was off of it my head started feeling funny and I started feeling sick along with suicidal thoughts it was horrible and now I can't get off it, my aunt is on it as well and she's been on it for 20 years her doctor fought to get it off the market for being an addicting drug and potentially harmful as well. But when I'm on it I feel fine for the most part, but if I had to do all over again I would've told my Dr to put me on something else."


"It's working !!!"


"I got Skyla inserted March 15th, which was the 5th day of my period. It was suggested I get it inserted while on my cycle due to the fact that I've never had children and during your cycle your cervix is supposed to open up some. Insertion hurt like hell I groaned in pain that was the absolute worst pain I've experienced (I've had my nipples pierced and a foot tattoo which are pretty painful but the insertion tops that!), I got so hot afterwards and light headed I had to sit there for a minute while the nurse got me water. Haven't had any side effects besides constant spotting like I haven't stopped bleeding since the insertion, its March 25th so I've had additional bleeding for a week and half going on two weeks. I HOPE IT STOPS SOON!!"


"I was super excited to get this birth control because I wouldn't have to worry with taking a pill. Mirena or any IUD was NOT an option for me. Wouldn't have that if my life depended on it! Anyways, I had the Nexplanon places Aug 6, 2015. Today is Dec 31, 2015 and I'm planning on having it removed soon! First off, I have had brown discharge since the day it was placed.. and have only have maybe one period. There literally hasn't been a day that I haven't had to wear either a panty liner or a pad due to the discharge. Second, I have had headaches at least 4 days a week since I had my BC placed. Third, my mood swings are crazy!! However I have always been the type to get aggravated easily, I've never been this hateful! Over it!!!!!!!!"


"I’ve suffered from serious depression since I was about 11 but always refused treatment because I’m against any kind drugs and I was afraid I would lose myself and become a zombie instead and I didn’t want that.
 But now in my 30’s now and feeling very suicidal, waking up anxious everyday, heart racing non stop, always crying and not being able to do anything really without being panicky and ridiculously self conscious, relationship failing because of my head, I was at the end. Started on 25mg of zoloft and from first day no crying. No depression or anxiety, no reactive emotions anymore. From first day. Didn’t think it would work from first day but it has and I’m blown away I didn’t start this sooner. Side effect( very tired though ) definitely worth it."


"This medication causes me to sweat profusely. It was so bad water was dripping off my hair and I was sweating all over my body. The sweating makes me miserable and I believe dehydrated When I tell the dr they just ignore me. It does not cause me to go to the bathroom more often but I'm probably sweating it off  I was taking 25 mg. I also have type 2 diabetes. I saw diabetics shouldn't take this. I had taken it for years before  I was sweating then too."


"I was on Viibryd for 3 months. The first month it was like my miracle. I did absolutely wonder, better than I ever have! The second month I had a bad bout of depression but never linked it to the Viibryd so kept taking it. The third month I went into a depression that was so bad I was very suicidal. I was angry all the time, constantly crying and all I thought about was dying. It was probably the worst bout of depression I'd ever had. It was a paramedic who actually linked my problems to the Viibryd. I immediately stopped taking it and in a few weeks I'm back to myself."


"I read a review before I started taking this that I relate to so much....all I think about is food on this pill! Luckily I haven't had any other side effects, I'm almost done with my first pack. I'm constantly thinking about food, I'm talking 24/7. Even right after I've eaten I'm back to craving salty, fatty foods that I normally didn't crave before this. Worst of all is that I'm craving MEAT. I've been vegetarian for over a year and never craved or thought about meat the entire time until I started this pill....I hope it stops soon because it's disturbing for me."


"In general my glucose control was better but I was getting hypoglycemic during the day, especially after exercising, both manifested by shakiness,  sweating, desperate need for snack, empty-headedness.  Started bringing my glucose testing kit everywhere with me and found my glucose as low as 54 at the times I checked it.  Sometimes I was too shakey to test;  fortunately my gym had hard candy which I hate but had to take.  I had been on 5 mg twice daily along with Metformin 1000 mg long acting in the evening.  Turns out the geriatric dose can be 2.5 mg before breakfast.  I may try that since my glucoses are 140-150 off of glipizide despite exercise and mostly plant-based diet whereas it had been 104-116 on it (but hypoglycemia intolerable"


"Have taken tramadol in the past. It literally saved my life when I was going through severe depression while slowly recovering from a traumatic injury. My doctor at the time put me on a light dose of tramadol to help with my somber mood. I was alive again. Nowadays, its virtually impossible to get any doctor to prescribe this. I've tried multiple anti-depressants over the last several years and they do nothing for me. Tramadol's the best--for me at least."


"I've been on the patch for nearly 5 years now and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE it! With me being such a forgetful person, I just knew the pill wasn't right for me!  I change it [weekly] from one butt cheek to another.  My patch has never came off! It actually sticks on really good! I can swim all day with it on and not have to worry about it coming off.  I haven't experienced any bad side effects or anything besides craving for more sex!  I am truly thankful for this invention! If you are a NON-smoker and under the age of 35, I highly recommend the Ortho Evra Patch!"


"I use to get YI often but the past 6 months or so, I haven't had a yeast infection till now. I started getting symptoms 2 days ago. I went to CVS and bought the 1-day Miconazole pill insert on accident. I usually get the gel insert. So I thought, maybe it'll be less messy. After I inserted it, all was ok until an hour later. My vagina was on FIRE & itching like f*cking crazy! It was mostly at the opening and on the outside. I took a bath to get as much out as it could. I have never been so uncomfortable ever and I have 13 tattoos...So I ran out and bought the walgreens brand 1-day gel miconazole so I wouldn't throat punch anyone.. It continued to burn like all hell for about 45 minutes. & now I am finally starting to feel relief. Thank god."


"I've had the Mirena for more than a year now. I'm a very young mom and decided to get the Mirena as soon as possible (Which is 6 weeks after giving birth). I heard many horror stories but I knew this was one of my only options. I'm glad I went with my gut instinct, I absolutely LOVE the Mirena. It has been completely safe and I have had no bad side effects. After my 5 years are up, I'm sure I'll get it again."


"I'm 37 and my doctor advised me to take 1/4 of a 20 mg pill and the results were....nothing the first time. I took it on an empty stomach as advised. I tried 1/2 of a pill a week later two hours after I ate and the results were....nothing once again. I'm going to take the whole 20mg next week.  "


"I started abilify recently and it makes me restless like my mind is awake but my body is asleep but for the bipolar I feel so much better and like a new person. Besides the restlessness I love this pill."


"I tore the lateral meniscus in my right knee when I took a spill on our stairs. Had a partial meniscectomy. MD also found a small amount of OA on the lateral femur and have it off during that arthroscopic procedure. He recommended gel injections. I had the series of 3 beginning 7 weeks post-op. I had swelling and decreased ROM with increased pain after each injection, second was the worst. I am 13 days post injections and still with some joint swelling, don't have full ROM back, and do not feel the injections helped; I think they regressed my recovery. If I had to do it over again, would NOT do the injections!!! So frustrated!!!"


"I've had Nexplanon for about 3 months now and even though it has caused some obstacles, I recommend it. I got my Nexplanon in early March and after it was inserted, I did not have my period for about a month. After that month, I had a 5 week period, which my doctor stopped by putting me on the pill for 2 weeks. Again, my period started after a couple of weeks, so my doctor gave me more birth control. It was okay for a while, but I just started my period again. The insertion didn't bother me - I had a dance recital that night and I did just fine. Although the periods have been off and on, they have been much lighter than my periods not on birth control. I recommend this form of BC because it is very reliable."


"I have had reoccurring yeast infections for years (thanks to oh imbalance and hormone changes)- My go-to was diflucan, HOWEVER, now that I am pregnant (and my hormones are everywhere) I can’t use Diflucan.... Monistat 7 however is safe during pregnancy. I was able to catch the infection early on (two days of itch/ second day saw small discharge) my take is the earlier you catch it the better! It only itched for the first 20 minutes after inserting and then I felt COMPLETE relief! I know everyone’s body is different and will react different to medication, if this is your first YI talk to your GYN about Diflucan, if it happens again- Trust me you will remember the symptoms- Don’t wait, and treat it earlier! Good luck ladies!"


"I have had fibroymalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and was hit by a hit and run driver on my bicycle and have taken many different pain medications including Lortab 10 mg, and have had considerably more pain relief from Lyrica than any other medication I have taken."


"Here is a outline of my experience using Suprep

- The day before using Suprep, I ate a little lighter than normal

- The day that on which I will take Suprep

   1. Clear liquid diet all day. Clear liquid can be water, dark cola, tea (no milk) , gatorade or jello (yellow or green ok)

   2. at 5pm, drank first dose of 6 oz suprep that was mixed with 4 oz of water. Within a hour, drank 32 oz of water. BM occurred with 30 mins and more BM's. BM were like pee'ing from the anus (this is what should happen)

   3. at 10:30 pm, drank second dose of 6 oz suprep mixed with 4 oz of water. Within a hour drank 32 oz of water. More BM's occurred until I went to sleep around 12 am. Few more BM's throught the night.

   4. Woke up around 5:30am , more BM"


"I am in my second full month of taking this pill and it's the best I've ever been on. My period is so much shorter and lighter...before this pill it was nightmarishly heavy. I haven't experience any side effects. I feel less bloated and moody than any other pill I've ever tried. I actually just feel normal, like I'm not on any pill at all. I've tried 4-5 other BC pills and all gave me side effects like melasma, spotting, bloating, or yeast infections, but I have none of that now. I couldn't be more pleased."


"I have a severe acid reflux and my doctor recommended Nexium. I took it only 5 days and experienced no difference whatsoever. Absolutely no change. I still have severe acids and to be honest the drug seemed to make my symptoms worse. As well I am 100% sure it interacts with antidepressants and lowers their effectiveness! So if you are taking SSRI, please be aware!"


"READ WHOLE THING- I had mild acne before going on doxy, which I took for about 3 months. I wasn't breaking out quite as much at that point, but I still got occasional blemishes. I'm not sure if the meds caused this improvement but it wasn't that significant of a difference. I wasn't breaking out as much but for some reason every single zit that popped up would leave a dark red mark (no scar tissue or indentation, just coloration) and these marks did NOT fade for months. My cheeks looked as If I had tons of acne even though I would only have one active breakout at a time. I had never heard of doxycycline causing something like this, but I decided to stop the meds and within a few weeks the discoloration drastically improved."


"I have been on Sprintec for a year. I have found that if I go off of it I am extremely unbalanced chemically but once I go back on it I am back to my normal perky self. However do watch your blood pressure. I'm only 19 and I found that I have been having difficulty keeping that controlled. Even my doctor said that sometimes birth control will affect the blood pressure."


"Hi! I've been taking YAZ since 2008 and I've had no issues at all! Very clear skin, no weight gain, little to no period, no changes in my personality or mood... nothing! Only time I came off was when we were TTC :-)"


"After trying practically every birth control on the market and having horrible side effects, I've finally found Zarah! The first month of taking it I had a couple of side effects, which were bad mood swings and constipation. But I waited it out and sure enough, once I started the second pack, all those side effects were gone. I now have 3 day cramp free periods and the clearest skin I have ever had in my life. I highly recommend this birth control, but remember: give it at least a month!"


"This drug gave me clear thinking but gave a lot of demotivation too. I felt like a zombie on this medication. Had to stop this due to anxiety and suicidal thoughts."


"Whole family in hospital for stomach virus with severe nausea and vomiting every half hour. This medicine completely stops the nausea within minutes! It definitely gives you headaches and makes you sleepy, but this is a small price to pay to stop the nausea when you are in that situation. "


"The active ingredient for temp relief burning, urgency of cystitis/UTI is PHENAZOPYRIDINE  97.5 mg. Formerly, Pyridium. Typically taken with powerful antibiotic. You/ObGyn can do a strip test to see if situation requires antibiotics; WARNING-since  flouroquinolones have proven toxic to thousands, insist on alternative. TIPS:

Wipe front to back. Partners bathe before sex. Urinate after sex. Male hands and nails clean/ smooth before foreplay. No sex after BM unless both bathed! Drink water all day. D-Mannose is the best natural cure(Health food). I'm sorry for your discomfort. The man must understand, he has to keep very clean, too! Use condom if he has BPH(retrograde ejaculation)."


"After many long frustrating attempts by many people to open the blasted bottle, I read another review that said to turn it upside down and push with all your might, so I turned it upside down, pushed the cap *into* the neck of the bottle and squeezed the bottle so hard I worried it might burst, and it *Finally* opened. Then I was afraid to close it, worried that I wouldn't be able to reproduce the miraculous feat of opening it. This is NOT a 'childproof' cap. This IS the medicine bottle equivelence of Fort Knox. The effort wasted on trying to get it open is unreasonable. Shame on Bayer. As a physician, I used to recommend Afrin for nasal congestion. Not anymore."


"took antabuse on and off for 3-5 years, finally I got 3 consecutive yrs  sober and I quit the pill and been sober over 20yrs. I wonder why I ever drank and have had good life now with lot less worry"


"I think anytime we read "over the counter" help we are skeptical. I know I was, but my obsessive compulsive disorder/depression was the worst it's been in a while and I had to do something. It works great. I can definitely tell when I don't take it. It's worth it to try."


"I was prescribed Tobradex ointment to put on my eyelids after eye surgery.  I had a lot of bruising and swelling and the medication seemed to help.  No adverse side effects, but if you get it in your eye, it will blurr your vision slightly for a couple hours (I think due to the greasy consistency more than anything else).  My co-pay for a 7 day supply cost $50."


"Cialis is a miracle. Because of a new partner in my life, I was having performance anxiety, contributing to erections that were weak at best. Dr. gave me a prescription for 6, 20mg tablets per month, because that's all the insurance would pay for. Was told that I could split these in half, but I split into fourths, making each about 5mg. I generally take 5mg early Friday, which has a noticeable effect, then another 5mg as a "booster" when I think there might be intercourse soon. Amazing results that last for a couple of days for this 55 year old, and haven't noticed any negative side effects."


"Intake Effexor XR 375 mg, and lorazepam for depression and anxiety. My doctor added Abilify and I took it in mornings. It made me foggy. I moved it to Bertie and sleep better overall. I have noticed an increase in irritability which equates to feeling extremely angry by 3 pm daily. I've rearranged my lorazepam to reduce that but need more time. I'm also having restlessness which almost feels manic. We shall see. Increased cravings for sweets."


"As with all antidepressants, I tend to peak after about 5 years and my medication begins to lose its efficacy. This is the third time I have had Effexor prescribed, and each time the results have been better than with any other antidepressant. I actually enjoy parts of my life and sleep like a baby, which is a true blessing, because I have Fibromyalgia and the accompanying insomnia so common with Fibromyalgia. Several years ago my brother-in-law was having trouble with his depression medications so I told him to ask his doctor about Effexor. He has gone from suicidal to a fairly happy fellow. This medicine has literally been a life saver in our family."


"I am 19 years old and for a few years I had little dormant white bumps all along my jaw and cheeks. I could rarely pop them; they would just stay there! I have always been religious with my skin care. I have a clarisonic and have tried salycilic based treatments, facials, face masks and glycolic acid as well. Glycol acid is wonderful but it can only do so much.

I was fed up with this tiny zits on my face and told my doctor about them. She prescribed me this medication. I began using a gentler face wash to let this guy work away... and boy did it! The first two weeks of treatment made my skin feel very dull and dry; it felt like my top lift was peeling off! However, after a month I felt so confident. My skin was soft and SO clear- no zits!"


"when i was in labor with my son, they actually gave me to doses of stadol through my IV and it knocked out my headache completely and eased the pain of my contractions slightly, but my son was on a nerve so i still ended up with an epidural afterward"


"I began Saphris after a 4-day stay in the hospital for depression.  Received no info on warnings or interactions.? At first, things seemed fine; neither good or bad. By the next spring, I found I could stay up without feeling tired for 24 hrs. By that summer I felt like superwoman, now having the ability to easily go 3-4 nights without sleep or sleepiness.  Explain this to the psychiatrist, he DOUBLED the dose of prescribed Saphris.  I had 4 car accidents that year. All my fault but totally unexplainable. I did not feel inebriated. My mood darkened and by November I tried to commit suicide. I spent 9 days in ICU.  I can't explain why I tried suicide. Saphris side effects continued. I took myself off it and within a yr, all side effects gone"


"I have severe herniated discs in my lower back and FINALLY a drug that helps.  Percocet is great for getting through the day with pain, but Zanaflex helps me sleep pain free all night and my back is no longer stiff with pain in the morning.  I only take it at night about 2mg or 4mg depending on pain and sleep like a baby. This after 10yrs of suffering with chronic back pain.  I am new to this drug about 2months now.. crossing fingers it will work forever..lol"


"Works great for my massive pain (degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, facet joint disease, failed back surgery L4-L5 which took out my S1 disc, about 11 herniated discs from my neck down to my butt.  I would die without this medication, it subdues the pain for about 6 hours.  I also need bilateral knee replacements, left knee is bone on bone on the outside, along with a torn ACL and torn meniscus, right knee is bone on bone on inside.  Also I have bone spurs on each kneecap.  Let's just say my life is a living hell.  I just want to give up.

I feel no addiction to this medication, I have incredibly severe pain 24/7, nerve, bone and muscle pain all firing at once.  I wish I would just get cancer and die (:"