"It's been 2 years, I spotted for almost six weeks straight on the first pack until I had the first period. I gained about 10 lbs but most of it was in my chest. I'm just now getting back to my "normal" weight, which also means my breasts are doing back down. Periods are really light, the last two packs nonexistent. If I'm not careful to take them at around the same time, I will get cramping and sometimes spotting. If the spotting doesn't stop within a few days,  I stop taking the pack for a week and have a period and then start the pack again. Overall I love it, though I have noticed increased night sweats but don't know for sure it's related."


"I just got my skyla inserted today. Everything went well. My doctor prescribed me two Xanax to calm my nerves and told me to take 600mg of Motrin. When I got there they  used novacaine to numb the area and inserted it. Not sure all the details because I told her not to talk me through it. The whole thing lasted 2 minutes and I was out the door. So far minimal cramping and I was just slightly dizzy after it. I have a low pain tolerance so I was nervous but if you are nervous too ask to be prescribed an anti anxiety drug before and then throw out whatever you don't use. The procedure should not be painful and make sure you just talk throughly to your docs about any questions you have no matter what it really calmed my nerves doing so."


"I have been taking Geodon for about 2 years and still having depression. Doctor is getting me off slowly, cant sleep without it. Need a new cocktail. Lexapro and Wellburtrin XL have been working great for my depression."


"I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in November of 2006. I've been taking Cellcept 2000mg a day since then. It has helped me tremendously! I hadn't experienced any real side effects until recently. I started having anxiety attacks after being put on the generic version of Cellcept."


"I was prescribed neurontin for hot flashes 300mg at night i havent had any hot flashes since i started taking it a week ago i absolutely love this relief this medication has given me"


"I have had asthma for 40 plus years, which became progressively worse until I was having an asthma attack every day and using at least one salbutamol  inhaler every week. My preventative meds were 1000mg beclamethasone and 100mg of salmeterol per day.  I had broken sleep every night, waking to use my inhaler.  My Doctor prescribed Montelukast and from the first night my asthma was almost entirely gone. Ten years on I very rarely use my reliever, at most three to four times a year!!! It has been a miracle drug to me, the only down side is that I believe my temper is probably worse.  Not terrible but a much shorter fuse and more explosive."


"I thought it was great the first two and a half years. No period at all, which worried me at first (I spent a lot of money on pregnancy tests) but I never got pregnant. I did have a lot of headaches and I kind of felt pregnant sometimes (sore breasts, cramping, fatigue, nausea). Last six months was hell though. Had an ectopic pregnancy, which was caught early. Four months later I got pregnant again and had a miscarriage. I wasn't aware that I was pregnant though, I took a test and it was negative right before I miscarried. I got it out and had a new one put in. The first three months I spotted nonstop and I've had horrible anxiety problems and depression. I had sinus problems for an entire month. I'm definitely getting it out now."


"Have been on Trulicity for the last 8 weeks and apart from the odd light stomach cramp and less frequent but a little more severe headache I haven't had any of the side effects that other people have mentioned. I have noticed a decrease in appetite and as such my portions have reduced although I am now eating regularly where I wasn't before. My sugar levels at some stage were around the 14-15 range (130+) but since taking this my morning levels before breakfast are between 9 and 11 (75-97) and my before evening meal levels are between 5.3 and 8 (34-64) depending upon what I have eaten during the day. In the last week I have started a low carb higher fat diet which is where the lower readings have come from. On 0.75 at present."


"I am on my second Implanon and I love it. I have only had about six episodes of light spotting for two to three days in that time, so it's working as intended! I've gained about thirty pounds, but I've also got other health issues going on so I'm not ready to blame it all on the implant. (There was also cheesecake and ice cream involved.. I regret nothing!)
It helped with cramps, mood swings, raging hunger, and heavy bleeding and clots for almost seven days every 28 days. I am much easier to live with even if there's more of me to go around. My migraines aren't any worse or more frequent.
I'm absolutely terrible at remembering pills, the ring was getting expensive, and my insurance doesn't cover birth control. It was a good option for me!"


"I was taking Lisinopril for about 6 months for my blood pressure which was 150/103...it went down to about 115/70 which is good.  But I develped the "ACE cough" like abut 15% of people do who take an ACE inhibitor.  I had to keep cough drops and hard candy with me at all times and it was really embarrassing in my classes to cough so much.  I also lost feeling in the tips of my fingers and toes a lot, and occasionally felt like my face and lips were swelling.  So finally I had my doctor switch me to a diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide) and all of my symptoms have gone away that I can tell.  I have to go to the bathroom a little more often but that is way better than coughing all the time.  I'm hoping it will work for my high blood pressure too."


"Diovan (valsartan) for High Blood Pressure: 100 % effective for me!!!"


"Excellent drug. No serious side effects with 20mg repeated after 72 hours. Slight indigestion but nothing more. Effect lasts about 36-48 hours. I find myself having erections 6 days later but this could be because I gave up smoking over 1 year ago. I also use Viagra with good results and no adverse effects. Great drugs but consult your doctor before taking these medicines. I am 57 years old and have no serious health problems. I am certain that my erection problems were caused by smoking."


"I know many women taking this had good results but it made me very sick to my stomach even when I cut it in half and took at night."


"Opana 20mg doesn't take away all the neck & back pain but does about 90% so I can function.  However also for first time in my life gives me headaches, hot flashes, warm blooded 4-5 of 7 days a wk & slightly edgey/difficulty with stress/adversity sometimes too."


"I've been on Trinessa for almost 6 months now and I haven't seen many issues with it. When I first started I was a bit moody, but now that side effect seems to have gone away. Also I've had somewhat irregular periods while on the pill. I've had no headaches, weight gain, my skin has cleared up a lot since starting it. I'd definitely recommend it."


"Works well when combined with Accutane.  If you get dry skin, CereVe (availazble at CVS Pharmacy) is great because it's a very thick lotion.  It has really cleared up all of my little pimples, but the large pimples still pop up.  I use it once a day (at night)."


"The first day I wanted to rip my vagina out. It was the most unbearable pain I have ever felt and maybe slept 2 hours the entire night. It was horrible. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. Also, I had some slight abdominal cramping.  But in the morning, the itching and burning was gone. I was seriously dreading the second night, but this time, it burned for like 10 minutes and after that was very slightly uncomfortable. If you can get thru the first night, I think the product actually works rather well. Wish me luck that the third night is more like the second."


"I don't know why there are so many bad reviews for this birth control. I've been on it a whole week now and it's been amazing. Some say it just comes right off in the shower. I haven't had that problem at all. I've even gotten the patch soapy by accident when washing my body and it didn't budge. I will continue using this method, as I had bad reactions to the depo shot and remembering pills doesn't work well for me. The only side effect I have had some trouble with was feeling very fatigued the first three days of use. Other than that, Xulane is a 10 out 10."


"When I was 17, I began to develop bad acne.  My face (mainly around my mouth) developed cystic pimples. My self esteem dropped and I became depressed and anti-social. I tried all sorts of creams, gels, antibiotics, and spironolactone. Nothing worked permanently.
        I finally decided to try Accutane. I AM SO GLAD I DID! I experienced zero side effects and within 2 months my skin was completely clear. Every month my skin became clearer. A year and a half after finishing Accutane my skin is still clear. My self esteem is 10000x better than before and I no longer am afraid to look people in the eye or leave the house without pounds of make up on. I was on Accutane for 6 months and experienced zero depression."


"I tried a low-dose generic for a few months and it made me feel crazy. I switched to name brand Lo Loestrin 3 months ago, and so far I love it! I've heard from several pharmacists that the ingredients are better quality when you do name brand. No breakthrough bleeding, period is very light when I take the placebo week, and so far, no weight gain! I have a bit of bloating, but nothing I can't control by staying hydrated and somewhat active :)

The best part is that my sex drive has been THROUGH THE ROOF. Like, better than it was before starting the birth control! I love it.

My only complaint is that it doesn't seem to help my ovarian cysts too much :/ I'm really hoping that I don't have to switch again.

But overall, I love this bc!"


"I'm 8 weeks pregnant and have been having trouble with constipation. I also have problems with nausea and vomiting so I know my intake of food and water hasn't been the best. Today I felt the urge to have a bowel movement and was really excited to do so, as that hasn't been happening for a couple weeks and I had to take an enema about 3 days ago. I tried to make a BM and nothing but a pellet came out and I was left with stool in my rectum which caused a good deal of pain and discomfort. I literally could not sit down. I managed to make it down the street to CVS for MoM (cvs brand). I took about 45 ml + water at first and then about 20 min later I took the additional 15 ml + water. 6.5 very painful hours later baseballs come out. Relief!"


"I have has chronic IBS with constipation forever. At one point, I thought I had an obstruction, but didn't.  I went to a gastroenterologist and she prescribed 8mcg of Amitiza twice per day. It worked pretty quickly, but then didn't seem to anymore. I had a lot of the side effects that other people mentioned including gas, bloating, and bad stomach pains. I now take two 24 mcgs per day and figured out that if I take one before bed and one an hour before I get up, I don't have major issues. I go every morning completely and feel great for the rest of the day. I hope this helps other people trying this medication."


"I've taken it for 4 days so far and I'm still not sleeping. I thought this was a "miracle" drug and wanted to try it when it first came out. Took a year for my Dr to prescribe it. I'm very disappointed in it. I have severe insomnia and sleep 3-4 hours a night. I had built up a tolerance to my trazadone that use to work very well. All I feel are more migraines and it's made my anxiety worse. But my Dr took me off my anxiety med to put me on this. She says that it takes a few days for it work, but idk if thats true after reading these reviews. She started me out on only 5mg, which didn't help. So we moved it to 10mg. I'll give it a week, then I'm done."


"I love Epiduo. I've been using this acne medication for 3 years now and have flawless skin. It does make your face dry and flakey when you start using it and it does take about 6 or more months to completely clear your face up so be patient. Always remember to wear sunscreen when using this product."


"I've been impressed with this pill. It's been the best out of all pills I've taken (Ortho Lo/Yaz). I've been on it for over a year now. I feel pretty relaxed mood-wise,  light periods, haven't gotten pregnant despite occasionally taking it a few hours late. Also don't have any problems with migraines/canker sores/moodiness/weight gain/sex drive/urinary tract infections that I've had with other pills.
Possibly a moderate improvement in facial acne, but feel that back and chest acne sometimes gets out of control. Seems like acne gets worse though when I get less than 8 hours of sleep, am on the inactive pill week, or drink even a glass of wine. So might be better to take extra vitamins when on this pill due to decreased appetite."


"I had acne really bad about 2 - 3 years ago. I tried everything I could do for about a year and nothing worked. I went to the doctor and as I suffer from dry skin too he gave me E45 and Duac gel. At night I wash my face with a gentle face wash an put my E45 on let it sink in then put Duac all over! I saw results in a week or 2 it's the best thing that's ever happened to me and I'm still using it to this day 3 years on. As if I don't use it for a month I tend to come up in spots so I use it every night. Best thing ever. Highly recommend."


"I have Bipolar, Anxiety, and Fibromyalgia.  I was taking Lexapro for the depression and anxiety and it worked awesome. However, I was recently diagnosed with the Fibromyalgia and my Rheumatologist wanted me to try Cymbalta; only I had to stop taking the Lexapro.  I've been on Cymbalta 60mg for 1 month; my pain has significantly improved and gotten better; however, I have more anxiety now than ever before. "


"My PSA level dropped from 15 to 5.8 in the first month of taking only 0.5mg of Hytrin each night. My urine flow has improved dramatically."


"I'll just go cold turkey from here on out or try another smoking cessation method.  I'm on week 4 and have episodes of nausea everyday of the week thus far. Everybody says they enjoy the weird dreams. Dreams are always weird; that's why their dreams! Never mind the unrelenting fatigue as it still feels like I have been up all night. Therefore even the "vivid" dreams are forgotten by wake time because I'm too tired to remember. Then there's the foggy vision, unbalanced feeling and somehow I am still not put together right.  The plus side: It curbs the nicotine craving. Anyway, good luck to all!"


"My Obgyn recommended me to take Yasmin pills to regulate my hormones. This was after I had a surgery to remove polyps formed on my uterine lining. I have been on this for 1 year now and lately, I start to have cyst on my skin. I had one on my tummy, another on my thigh and now there is one more under my bum. This cyst is a small red bump on the skin which is painful.

On one hand, I minimized the risk of uterine polyps recurring but on the other hand, I get skin cysts."


"Can now live a normal life since I began taking it. I have Ostearthritis in my hands, feet, knees and back. The meloxicam has made it possible for me to move without pain and stiffness. Before taking it, I had such problems in moving at all. I am 46 and moved about as if I was 200 yrs old. Now, I move about like I did when I was 35. I am very glad my doctor prescribed it for myself."


"I started Jolessa in October 2013 right when my period started at the beginning of the month. Right away I was sick to my stomach several days & My periods normally last the full 7 days, but on this pill it never stopped. It went to a light period and gradually throughout the 3 months got heavier until I started the white pills-the period week, at the end of December. Once I started the new pack January 1st. The bleeding finally stopped until Febuary 1st, started the second month of pills and right away started bleeding again. It is now Febuary 12 & I went to the doctor yesterday she put me on a different birth control Low-Ogestrel 28 and we're hoping this stops my bleeding and works better for me."


"I have to agree with everyone here. I was prescribed this medication years ago and I lost 2 sizes, got down to a size 10/12 and kept it off for 2 years until I got pregnant with my son. My only side effects were dry mouth, not always wanting to sleep (because I took them too late sometimes) and extreme energy! It was the best medication for weight loss I've ever used and now I'm looking to lose the weight again. Although just a note to everyone, if you are going to do something like Ionamin, it's best to exercise with it...that helps to keep it off. I'm going to see my doctor/nutritionist next month!"


"This my second attempt.....I was unable to take 3 pills ....terribly Sick  feeling....stopped and symptoms went away.
At the suggestion of my Dr I began again and started with one pill daily for a week and then added one more second wk.....after starting this second time I began having terrible pain in my legs ....and joints.   An unusual side effect...but certainly present. I once again stopped and within 24hrs my aching legs felt better. Today even more improved.   I really want this to work for me....however am unsure if I should begin again.   The aching legs and joints made it impossible to sleep and move the way I am used to.   My hope for weight loss is about 30-40 lbs....
If there is anyone with same issue pls write"


"After seeing so many bad reviews of this medicine, it almost stopped me from picking it up from the pharmacy (considering the cost) but I am so happy I did. When I take it it cleans me out with no pain, gas or bloating that I would get from other laxatives.  If you have a job or somewhere to be during the day I would not take it in the morning. I am at home with my kids so I follow the morning schedule and within 2-3 hours it takes effect with frequent trips to the bathroom that last for about an hour. On days that I have plans I simply time the medication to kick in when I know I'll be home. I will take a planned one hour bathroom break over feeling constipated and disgusting any day! Take every second day considering how well it cleans you."


"This is the best medicine for tension headaches bar none.  Big pharma has tried to get it banned for years because it is so cheap and effective which is a treat to their vastly over priced, dangerous and ineffective alternatives..  IF YOU HAVE HEADACHE OF ANY KIND, I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO TRY THIS MIRACLE (FOR ME) MEDICATION."


"I have found this medication has done wonders on my cough since I have been taking it and nothing else seem to work as well"


"I was diagnosed a few months ago. My doctor started me on 400mg a day and 3 times a week I went in for bladder instillation. Soon after it became obvious that I am quite allergic to it. I continued to take it (with a strong dose of Benadryl) but my reactions continued to get worse, so I quit taking it about a week ago...the symptoms are back. Don't know which is worse. What else is out there ?"


"Symptoms of my Small Fiber are burning,  prickling and deep pain in extremities. Gabapentin felt like it worked for the first few days. But then needed to be upped to the next dose after about 5 days.  Then the cycle continued. some relief, then needed to be upped again.  In my case i found my body built up a tolerance too quickly. Was up to 3000mg and experience no relief at all. Its very hit or miss when it comes to small fiber neuropathy."


"I had ankle surgery, Doctor wanted to give me 10 mg Percocets, but I asked for 5 mg instead. I had wisdom teeth removed before, was given the 10 mg and they didn't make me feel right. The 5 mg worked wonders. I still felt pain, but I didn't care about the pain, and I was still alert enough to get my child ready for school in the morning, but it did make me a little tired. Pills work different for everyone. If you take pills often, then lower dosages might not work for you. I refuse to take any medication, even aspirin, unless it's a dire situation. I try to keep my body as pure as possible so I do not become dependent. This is why the low dosage works so well for me."


"After smoking 56 years I quit smoking with Chantix."


"I am very sad that this is not available right now.  It greatly improved my quality of life."


"I was in a quit smoking class when we got to the day of 'ok' today is the day what do each of you want to use to 'help' you succeed I'd done my homework and asked for Chantix  I followed the directions to the letter chose a day counted back to make the 'week' and began.. That was Oct 9th 2013. Today is March 12th, 2014 I have one week left of Chantix and will be done... I have slipped a time or two and laughingly tried I said laughingly because one puff and I was going yuck, and never made it past that puff, 154 days smoke free except for a couple puffs I don't intend to beat myself up for. I've had no side effects just the ability without going crazy to quit a 42 yr habit. Thanks Chantix for making it an easier journey."


"I'm 20 years old. Today is the fourth day of my treatment. I easily felt tired,slight headache, and even dizzy from these days. Hope those side effects could be reduced soon."


"Have had MS since 1988.  Was on Betaseron from 2001-2014 and switched to Aubagio Jan 2015.  About mid April I lost sense of Taste - not appetite, just Taste.  Weird thing is that I can taste salt and only salt.

Also have the hair thinning."


"I am starting otezla sometime next week and I really hope it's works!!! I've had psoriasis since I was 16 years old (I'm 37 now) and I hate it! I'm constantly itching and making myself bleed! I'm a woman and I can't even shave my legs! I've tried so many creams and study drugs I lost count and some have worked for a little bit but then stopped working! I've even tried Stelara which worked for about 5-6 months but that drug also stopped working! My hubby and I have been together going on 18 years and we have 2 wonderful kids together, ages 15 & 12 and I can honestly say they have been my rock!!! Some days are better then others and sometimes I do even go outside for a walk but most of the time I'm inside, looking out the window!"


"Just tried the Ambien CR last night.  Still took awhile to fall asleep but once I did it worked great.  Slept till 8:30.  Unusual for me.  Love it!"


"In the beginning this contraceptive made me nauseated every single day, which was irritating.  I did spot more than normal in the first month or two, however I am now 18 months in and like it very much.  I don't have nearly as many crazy mood swings on this pill as I have on others and it seems to be a very effective contraceptive (even if I forget to take it and have to play catch-up every once in a while).  However, since I've been on it I have experienced yeast infections and urinary tract infections much more often than usual but I'm unsure if that is the Pill or change in sexual habits.  All in all, not pregnant, so thumbs up."


"I think Mirena is a bit of a hit or miss based on comments and personal experience. I had the Cooper IUD for 10 years - no problems and no periods. Then switched to Mirena at doctor's suggestion. No problems with insertion followed by no periods or side effects. When 5 years were up on 2-6-15, I had a new one replaced the same day as old one removed. I still have no periods, but the insertion of this one was excruciating. I broke out in a cold sweat when I tried to get up and had to lie back down another 15 minutes, even after lying there about 15 minutes initially.Now, daily headaches and extreme moodiness. First time, I'd rate 10. This time, not happy. I'm having it removed 4-10-15-will report later if this helps side effects."


"They tried to make it taste like cherry, but they failed.  It is not very pleasant tasting. Drank it as fast I could!  Be sure to be near a bathroom for the next few hours. The YUGE urge came on suddenly after 45 minutes and then a few more times.  I gave it 8 stars.  10 because it definitley cleans you out, but minus 2 because it tastes rather awful."


"I needed a reliable birth control that I wouldn't have to remember to take or insert. The insertion was painful: it felt like three cramps with the actual insertion being the worst and longest. Overall it was very quick and as soon as he took the tools out of my uterus the pain was over. I have a high pain tolerance and it knocked the wind out of me and made my toes curl. No pain for the rest of the day though, only light spotting & no cramping for the first week. Now, 2 wks in, I'm having mild to severe cramps (I suspect ovulation?). Overall I love my IUD though. Its very freeing and my boyfriend and I can go without condoms, which we both hate."


"For birth control, it works wonderfully. As for ovarian cysts it seems to do nothing for me. I still get them as often as I used to and I see no end to it."


"I have been on it bc for 3 months now , it seems like this Brown discharge never goes away , I get my period on time but its longer than the regular 5 days . Not sure if I should switch birth control or just keep taking it . Help ????"


"The 1 good thing is I'm not pregnant.  I've been reading and majority of everyone is the same as me.  I got the implant in Feb hella excited to not have a period ever, and literally out of the almost 7 months I stopped bleeding for a week.  Does anyone know if the spotting ever stops or do I just push through it?  I have had mood swings but those last a day or 2. I had them anyway with PMS.  I'd like to know if I should get it removed or wait it out if the bleeding does stop"


"Well, it works.  Prescribed 7.5mg prior to bedtime and it will take you down---initially.  Found it wasn't effective at that dose beyond a week or so and reminded me of trazodone or doxepin.  Those who know are familiar with the overly sedated feeling and NOTHING like a natural, drowsy sleep onset.  Fairly cheap, made me gain weight due to increased appetite."


"I have been on various antidepressants since i was 18, with some relief at times.  I've been very functional all along but never happy.  I've used other illicit substances to self medicate.  I saw a psychiatrist when I finally got sick and tired of spinning my wheels. She diagnosed me with bipolar 2 and put me on saphris. For the first month,  I felt AMAZING. I was getting things done at home, at work,  and even nurturing a social life again.  The med still works weekly for my mood but I've gained 20 lbs in just 2months.  This is really starting to get me down.  The med had changed my life,  but I'm not sure how much longer I can deal with the weight gain.  If it weren't for the weight,  I would've given it a10."


"When I took this continuously, it appeared helpful in movement and pain relief. I ran out of stock for about 15 days, the Pain and stiffness returned with a vengeance.

It can merely be a pain killer and not a cure."


"I found this medicine to be very helpful in controlling the bowel spasms that go with the Irritable bowel syndrome.  It is a sublingual delivery and works within 15 minutes.  It dissolves completely and can be taken even when recent esophageal surgery has occurred.  I have been using this medicine for a number of years as needed, and have been very satisfied with its results."


"Diagnosed- generalized juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
Completely stopped my sons seizures, he is only 14 years old."


"Just started on it. It worked very well then did not work at all. Upped script to 50 mg and is working again. When it works it works so well. I am very hopeful.no side effects."


"I have spent years going through one anti-depressant after another.  I even did ECT treatments and nothing worked.  My psychiatrist then put me on desipramine and I have never looked back.  I have energy, I can concentrate, get out of bed, and function for the first time in years.  I've been taking it for 6 months now and have not had to increase the dosage, either.  It was truly a godsend."


"I was using the 0.10% strength which helped greatly with clogged pores, blackheads, small pustules.  However, I also had cystic hormonal acne, which the cream wasn't effective enough for. I took this in conjunction with spironolactone, but eventually had to take accutane.

Downside of this drug: sun-sensitivity, skin peeling, redness

For the record, it takes weeks to see results, and your acne gets WORSE before it gets better."


"I had severe pain in my upper stomach right side by my ribs accompanied by constipation. Was told had fatty liver disease. Ordered to get x-ray MRI ctscan colonoscopy. All was fine. Pain so extreme couldn't function. After several trips to the ER 1 doc LISTENED AND BELIEVED me. She prescribed me Bentyl and gave me a shot in my bum. After 15 minutes NO PAIN!!! I hope this continues but as of now it's a lifesaver!!!!"


" I have Persistent Depressive Disorder. This meds effects are apparent rapidly within 1 week. It's side-effects are all positive. no stomach problems. no insomnia. allergies are taken care of. for dysthymia this is the best medicine ever."


"We were given samples to try by a dermatologist..  His eczema was so bad that his eye lids, knee joints, elbow and sometimes fingers will crack and bleed. "Plaqueing" of the skin would raise and bleed.  Day three and all is so much better.  Steroid creams were only temporary and can not be used on the face but this has worked everywhere.  I've noticed some fever blisters and/or pimples that have shown up in the last few days, but again, he's 12.  May not be related.  So far, we are ecstatic with this.."


"I've been taking imuran for 18 years also prednisone

Stopped prednisone 3 years ago. And started on alluropinal with Imuran

For last 3 years. Have now  stopped alluropinal because I've got urticaria they think it's alluropinal . This has been for 6 weeks just started it again  2 days ago and rash back very painful. Not sure what I will take with imuran now if anything. Don't understand. Also take Lipitor Zoloft

I'm a diabetic also and take metforam and insulin nova rapid and lantus.

Also aspirin. I'm 50 this year and it's worrying"


"My fasting blood sugar was 265 ---> 102 in one week on 1.2 dose, no appetite, no side effects. Strongly recommend."


"I just wanted to share my experience with the Skyla insertion. Whether or not this birth control method works i'd likse to know because I just got it a couple days ago. I'm 21. I was undecided between Mirena & Skyla. Mirena is for 5 years, Skyla is for 3. My Dr told me that since I haven't had kids I should go with Skyla. She said it was smaller(in size) than Mirena & would be less painful. I wasn't told to take any type of pain reliever before hand. I went in at 9 am, didn't eat breakfast. Dr said I would feel a little cramping, like my period cramps. Those cramps were worse. My blood pressure went down & what was supposed to be a 10 min insertion, was a 45 min stay. It was tough but I hope it was worth it. Take tylenol/motrin before hand & eat b-fast!"


"Have experienced anxiety my whole life along with occasional panic attacks that come and go. I was so excited to try Zoloft after reading all these positive reviews but I only ended up taking one pill and I won't be taking another! It's different for everyone, but for me, I took 25mg at 5pm and the next morning I was nauseous, was pissing out my butthole and couldn't eat for another 12 hours. I woke up again this morning still feeling very sick with diarrhea. I would rather have the stomach flu than ever experience that again. I'm going on the second day without taking it and I'm still not fully recovered from being that sick. I gave it a 3 because other than that, I felt no other side effects except a little tingly the first hour or so."


"I have been diagnosed for 3 years with tachycardia and the doctor does not know why I have such a high heart rate. Was put on this medicine. Still at rest my heart rate is over 100. Yesterday he upped the dosage from 180 to 240mg. I'm so tired of having this problem and taking this medicine. "


"I'm 60 and this was my first.  Reading so many horror stories I was nervous.  I did eat 5 days before prep only toast and eggs for breakfast and turkey sandwiches on white bread for lunch and dinner.  I feel this made my prep easier.  Took first dose at 5 pm followed by water.  Within the hour I was in the restroom and was finished off and on within 3 hours.  Making the water and prep cold and sipping thru straw made it easier.  5 am took the second bottle and water chasers.  Everything was clear.  I was worried about nothing and the taste is cherry which I am not fond of but better being cold made it easy.  I'll never be afraid again.  I feel great the colonoscopy is over and all I can say is it wasn't bad at all."


"I had my implanon inserted March 2011. I like the IDEA of the implanon, but HATE the side effects. The initial insertion was painless. No swelling, little brusing, no bleeding from the site. I've been super moody, mean almost! I've had menstrual bleeding for 11-21 days (at the longest) a month, muscle aches, ABSOLUTELY no sex drive (which is a complete 180 to before the Implanon) and I've actually been caught yelling at my 1 year old. This implant is good in that you don't have to think about taking a birth control pill everyday, but it shouldn't change the person you used to be. I'm scheduling to have mine removed shortly after Christmas."


"I have a combination of dry eyes and allergies. Started these drops on Jan 22, 2015 and have already felt some relief from that scratchy feeling in my eyes, especially my right one. Doc said I wouldn't notice an immediate difference, but I do feel much better. I'm just appalled at the price of the drops (hence a 6 rating)."


"Vyvanse has worked great for me. Before I started taking the medication I was like a walking zombie. I was zoned out about 90% of the day. Since I have started Vyvanse I can tell a huge difference and so can my family and friends. They say that I am more talkative and a great listener now and that I also seem much happier. The only downfall of this medication is some of the side effects, as in loss of appetite and sometimes I get headaches. I think I can deal with the side effects."


"My son took this drug for a few years and I was told he would have "mild" weight gain.  40 pounds later we had to take him off of it because the weight gain was compromising his overall health.  I can't really say I noticed a big difference while on it anyway."


"Although everyone's body reacts differently to each birth control, I thought I would still share my experience. I had a really bad experience on Lutera, so my PCP prescribed me Nuvaring. She explained that it is absorbed through my blood verses the Lutera which was absorbing through my stomach (if that makes any sense). None the less, I agreed to try it and cannot be any happier! I have been taking it for about a week now and have no side effects as of now! It is super, just insert and once its in, you cannot feel a thing. I am so happy with experience, that I had to share! Hope this be useful to someone!"


"After having terrible side effects with other birth control methods, I decided to try Nexplanon. The insertion was fairly painless (like a hard pinch) and took less than 30 seconds. The bruise on my arm did last for a few weeks (granted, I bruise like a banana so I was expecting this). I got it inserted on Dec 28th, 2015 and didn't notice any major differences until late Jan when my period started. This was on target with my regular cycle, so I didn't think too much about it until it just kept going. At this point, I have been on my period for 10 months. Although there have been a couple times where I've NOT had it, they only last for a couple days and are very sporadic. I wanted to try and wait it out, but will prob get it taken out soon."


"Hysterical crying bouts in my 6 year old son on just the second night of taking it.  He woke and came to the side of my bed in almost a dazed state, crying and whimpering, when questioned he couldn't even speak!  Didn't realize how awful this drug was untilI did the research.  It causes childhood depression, nightmares, hallucinations."


"I haven't been taking Zoloft for even a week yet but the experiences I've read on here give me hope. At 31 years old, I've never really had a problem with depression or anxiety bit one day it all hit me like a ton of bricks. I felt like my life was falling apart, even worse, like my relationship was falling apart. I still get horrible feelings of anxiety (most of the day, honestly) but I'm really hoping Zoloft will work for me. The only reason for the 8 rating (for now) is because of the initial side effects."


"I started on Prozac (fluoxetine) after the deaths of my sister and mother in the same year, 5 months apart and I started taking 10mg with Xanax but I still felt depressed.  My doctor put me on 20 mg a day with 1/2 of a 1 mg Xanax and I feel a bit of relief, calmness, and no suicidal thoughts.  I found that when I skip a day or two, I start crying a lot.  Prozac works for me along with Xanax."


"Used this for spinal pain, three black discs lumbar with contact to spinal column sciatica, thoracic protrusions, two severe spinal sprains to mid back, and three cervical discs contact spinal column and neck problems. This medicine worked very well for the pain taken four times daily at 50mg, per dose. Had no side effects."


"I've been taking this for nearly a year now, and I can honestly say I've been heartburn-free since the day after I started taking it. I can eat all the things that I love but used to keep me up all night (tomato sauce, bananas and peanut butter were the worst).

It is quite expensive, about a $1 a pill with insurance, but worth every penny. It's can also be a hassle because I have to wait to eat in the morning after I take it, but I am able to get something at work.

I took Tagamet for a while, then Zantac (75 and then 150), and both those stopped working after a few months. Tums, Rolaids and all the other chewables, and liquids like Mylanta all quit working years ago. My doctor decided to step it up and prescribe this to me and my life changed."


"Within 36 hrs symptoms started to subside.  Had no side effects with stomach (take with food). I suffer from bronchitis about twice a year. This medication was much more effective than Z-packs, Amoxicillin, or Cipro. I started getting mild headaches around day 4,  Felt better but didn't clear up cough and wheezing. "


"I currently suffer from severe RLS and experienced severe augmentation with Mirapex.  My neurologist prescribed Horizant 600 mg once a day with dinner and within 6 weeks I  experienced complete resolution of my augmentation with Mirapex and almost complete resolution of my severe RLS. I make it a goal to never miss a dose.  Recently I experienced restless leg syndrome while on a long airplane ride and had taken Horizant the night before. Not sure why this happened other than I was very stressed at the time. I strongly recommend this medication for those with severe RLS.  I sleep like a baby at night now after having suffered from  RLS for 30+ years.  I also use CPAP for severe sleep apnea which has improved my sleep quality immensely."


"I love this product. I've been taking the generic version lately and have had to take two with no symptom relief (still sneezing violently and itchy watery eyes).  I recommend Zyrtec as the first option."


"Sometimes it helped but other times it didn't. I have fibromyalgia though so it could be the pain interfering."


"I got the Mirena 8 weeks after having my second child, at 24 years old. Having it placed was not bad; no cramping or bleeding, and my periods stopped completely. Since the age of 13, my periods were agonizing; migraines, vomiting, diarrhea, back & leg cramps & was going through tampons, etc., like crazy! So, just the fact that Mirena eliminated them for me was a miracle in itself. I also happen to have always had a problem gaining weight; though it wasn't a huge change, I gained 20 lbs after the first 3 years of getting the Mirena! I also noticed my acne disappeared, my hair started growing faster and thicker and I went up a full breast size! If there ever was a completely satisfied customer, it'd be me!"


"My dad had introduced me to this herbal. (Bee Pollen). I take it every day, let it dissolve on my tongue about a teaspoon full. And I'm good to go. I take it to avoid constipation. I am thankful to my dad for recommending this to me, it's the most effective thing I have ever taken."


"Good for lowering blood sugar and quick but the side effects were bad, it caused severe itching and a bad rash running down both of the inside of my legs. Heading in to get it changed to something new."


"I am 43 years old and have been cursed with cystic acne on my chin for for the last 20 years!  I have tried everything! Accutane, smooth beam laser, nothing lasted.  Cysts came back.  I started using spironolactone, had high hopes, but it lowered my blood pressure so I had to stop.  The Dermatologist gave me Aczone told me to use 2 times a day and use benzyol peroxide face wash once a day at night (I use clean and clear benzyol peroxide face wash).  It took over 2 months and now I am completely clear!  I went back to dermatologist after 6 weeks in tears because my face was worse than ever.  He told me to keep using it and give it three months.  I am SO GLAD I listened.  I had given up.  I did not expect it to work because nothing else did. LOVE THIS!"


"I was put on Ambien because of my anxiety and depression, I wasn't able to sleep more than an hour or 2 a night. I took the Ambien 5mg for about a week and I had horrible indigestion the whole time and on top of that I still only slept 4-5 hours a night tops. And I have been off them for almost a week and I'm still having horrible stomach pains and possibly a swollen liver."


"this drug causes fluid retention in breasts in men, also it gave me serious constipation it was terrible, bloated belly, maybe it gave me slight hangover like feeling next day after I took it this drug gave me manic episodes and withdrawal was terrible, I would never recommend this drug to anyone

Went to my doctor he prescribed some medicine for constipation, I used it for a week and it was the terrible week, after that, I stopped taking it .Docs cannot do much but self-learning can"


"I am a college student  and propranolol has saved my life and my future career. I hate presentations so much to the point where I will drop classes and do everything possible to not present. I even hated introducing myself, any type of interviews, and a lot of social situations. I kept this page open for the past 2 weeks because I wanted to read through everyone's reviews before I presented. My doctor told me to take 10mg 30 min before the speech and I tested it out and it didn't work. I ended up taking 30mg 1 hour before and 10mg 30 min before (that was probably too much because I am short and don't weigh a lot). I was initially nervous before the presentation but as soon as I got up there, I OWNED it. I have never felt more confident and calm."


"Freshman year of college I gained 20 lbs, and never lost it. Got pregnant 2 years later, and got Mirena 12 weeks after my daughter was born. Painless insertion, little cramping throughout the day, spot after intercourse for the following 3 months. Over the past 2 years I have had panic attacks, severe mood swings, depression, had my hair fall off, bad acne, dizzyness, migraines, constant infections, and although 6 months ago I changed my eating habits and exercise 9 hours a week, I have not lost one lb. I had never linked all of it to the Mirena, until a friend mentioned it. Set up an appointment to get it removed in two days, and only after read all of these reviews. It kind of assures me that I'm finally going to feel right again!"


"Today was my first day using Lexapro. I have been put on a light dosage of 5mg/day. I don't know if it was just my wishful thinking or not but within a few hours I felt a little bit braver then usual. I felt like I could actually go into my local supermarket to do some shopping which I haven't done for over 2 years now. By the end of the day my brave thoughts had disappeared but it gave me hope that this treatment will work or at least help lower my anxiety. Keeping my fingers crossed."


"I've been on Diovan,  and labetalol.  2 wks ago my bp bottomed out.  Hospital took me off labetalol,  and cut my Diovan to 160mg. Stayed 190's over 120's to 130's. I put myself back to 320mg. It is now starting to come down."


"I began to notice the difference after 3 weeks on Lamotrigine. Although I am not 100% better but I am getting there."


"I think that I contracted hep C when I was born as a blue baby and needed blood, (back then they didn't test the blood) It was a direct transfer.  But this can't be proven! Because the day you get HEP C is all a guess. I tried a treatment about 4 years ago and lasted about 15 days before I almost died( INCIVEK ). ... I did go through the Harvoni last year, with a complete success, so far....BUT, I had major stomach issues since. This started in the 2nd month of treatment and it has become a problem. Very strong burning pain, only after eating or drinking anything, including water. tried BOD diet, didn't work. Wondering if anyone else is having this problem?  Hep C is still gone and has NOT returned... YEAH !!"


"Great birth control.... because I'm bleeding all the time we never get it on!!! 2 years now and it's still the same! How can someone bleed for 2 years?? Probably get the odd 2 days then say to him it's go go go lol, I'm not getting again he can have snip! Haha"


"Had it for 2 months (had to get it removed because it was sitting too low). Loved it while I was in. Insertion was very painful but it did not hurt the week after. Period was heavy for the first 3 days and I had to use a super jumbo tampon and pad. However, my once serious menstural cramps were completely gone (no midol needed). Would recommend to a friend. Wish it didn't sit low would have kept it in forever. Don't be discouraged by the negative reviews."


"Cymbalta (and lots of prayers) saved my marriage.  I'm so thankful that my husband is taking it."


"I was hesitant to try Accutane because of it's dangerous side effects. However, as a 17 year old I had been suffering from severe acne since I was 11 years old. Accutane is not a medicine that I would recommend taking if you don't absolutely need to. Prior to starting it, I tried everything you could name- virtually anything they sold in chemists and countless topicals and oral medications, all with little to no effect. Looking back on it, I wish I would have started Accutane sooner. I cannot stress what amazing results I got after finishing my 7 months on the medicine. It did cause the expected dryness of lips, eyes, nose, etc. However, the results of the medicine completely outweigh it's side effects."


"My God, people, how much are you taking?  More is not better! For me a half a pill gets the job done nicely and comfortably overnight without duress."


"I'm an avid outdoorsman who loved to smoke. Loved the taste and smell since I was 16. I'm now 42 and smoked off on for all those years. This deer season was a life changing experience for me when I found myself really struggling to drag a deer out of the woods. I had never had problems before but I could hardly breath and felt like I was going to die. I had made up my mind right then and there to quit smoking for good. I made an apt to see my doctor and have a physical and talk about Chantix. I started Chantix nearly two weeks ago, smoked the first week when starting it. I am now 5 days smoke free. Still get mild cravings from time to time but they pass generally quick. I have had no major side effects other than a little restless."


"Excellent pain relief, without constipation associated with the use of narcotics. I didn't find that I got too drowsy from it either."


"Have endured 10mg for 9 weeks. It has been a living hell. Can't sleep more than 3-6 hours a night. As time went on, I have felt more agitated and stressed, which never goes away. I keep getting the urge to shake my legs. My symptoms haven't improved. I'm not taking anymore of this drug - had enough. My pdoc gave me some clonazepam for 3 weeks, which helped a bit, then 2 weeks of melatonin, which didn't do much. Now for the last 2 weeks, she has ignored me. I don't tolerate psychotropics that well."


"I was on venlor for 6 months and couldn't take the nausea and dizziness. .. it messed with my blood sugar and cholesterol.  I changed ti Brintellix, 6 months now, and I'm feeling awesome.  Life is back to normal and Im much better now. No side effects."


"Young male early 20s. I suffer from major depression as well as anxiety. I tried 20mg Prozac only because it supposedly gives people more energy. The first 1-2 weeks I experienced side effects such as extreme fatigue and increased anxiety. After 2-3 weeks I began to feel better, however, it worked until it seemed to stop after about a month. It still helped relieve my symptoms slightly, but I had returning feelings of fear, panic, negativity etc and never felt more energized. I stopped taking it and after 3 days immediately felt much better. I ended up switching back to 10mg Lexapro because it worked great for me. Prozac helped somewhat, but for those who struggle mostly with depression/anxiety, I'd try more selective SSRIs personally."


"I have been on Riclipsen for just about a year and since I've been on it I've experienced weight gain (9 pounds),  mood swings, and very very emotional. This pill made me cry for every single little thing, and I mean cry like someone had died. I've always had mild acne and it did not help it what's so ever. I've always had heavy periods and it helped with them. Kept me from getting pregnant but that was about it."


"I've tried many birth controls, probably about eight, but this one stands out in my memory as the worst just because of the side effects. I will say I can appreciate a short period, four days I believe? I was on this pill for only a month a while back, but if I recall correctly that was the month I reached my highest weight ever, gaining ten pounds. I got rather irritable and was glad when I switched to Quartette and apologized for snapping at people :^)"


"In a chemical dependancy program, suffered from anxiety and insomnia. Gabapentin saved my life. 300mg, 3X a day. 50mg of seroquel at night for sleep. I finally feel normal for the first time since my early 20's. I am 42.  Best sleep ever, deep sleep, full dreams. Gabapentin made me feel a bit foggy for the first 2 weeks, but after settling in, I function fine, with normal energy and normal reactions to life. It has stabilized my appetite as well, I have actually lost 20 pounds in the past 6 weeks."


"Depo really did not run well with me. Got my first shot in November and have bled for 3 months straight. Period-like bleed every. single. day without any break at all. Very heavy and clots too. Depo made me bloat awfully too, I'm guessing due to water retention but made me look almost pregnant! My skin got really bad on it too.. not sure if it was caused by the depo or not but my skin is usually fine. I won't be going back for my second shot.."


"I've had bad acne since I was in middle school. I didn't do anything about it until around the summer of 10th grade because I started to get cystic acne on a regular basis. My dermatologist put me on Doxycycline. At the time I was not always regular with taking pills and when my acne did get better and start to go away I thought I was fine. The acne just kept coming back and I took antibiotics and creams like retinol and Epiduo and all sorts of benzoyl peroxide washes but nothing worked. So my dermatologist finally convinced me to get on Accutane. As of right now I'm 5 months in and my skin has never been better it's amazing. My side effects were dry eyes (I have contacts) dry face, dry lips and nose bleeds. I honestly wish I did it sooner!"


"Weighed in on 7/28/16 @ 264.5 lbs. End of day 1 @ 263 lbs. Side effects included slight dizziness, mild to moderate headache and sleepiness along with a curbed appetite! After reading 11 pages of reviews prior to taking, I felt it was worth a try. I also thought how in the world would I be able to reduce my caloric intake down to 1400 calories. Now i wonder if I can get up to 1400 calories! All side effects have diminished except headache (mild now) and curbed appetite."


"I was on Skyla for 8-9 months. Insertion was painful but the cramping subsided within a day or so. Skyla is advertised to reduce the frequency of your periods but mine actually became more frequent (every 3 weeks) and lasted longer(8-9 days) than when I was on the pill (3-5 days). Also, it caused my skin to become very oily and I developed cystic acne. I never had an issue with acne until I started Skyla. The only benefit I saw was not having to take a pill every day. After having Skyla removed and going back to my BC pill, my skin and periods went back to normal within 4-6 weeks. Removal wasn't nearly as painful as insertion. I'm very bummed Skyla didn't work for me--I was so ready to be done taking a pill every day."


"I've used many rounds of medication to address my mild to moderate psoriasis. I have psoriasis on my arms, ears, scalp and legs. Prior to Vectical I used steroids, light treatments and sea minerals (ocean water or over the counter sprays which contain kelp or algae). Vectical has changed my life. After consistent use for a few months I've had nearly no flare ups in years. When patches start to appear I apply Vectical and they are gone in days. Only negative is the cost! No side effects, no skin thinning like with steroids."


"I have had no major adverse effects from taking Xarelto.  However, it seems that since starting this, the back of my lower neck itches all the time.  I have scrubbed my neck, I have no rash or appearance of anything unusual, just the itch. Wonder if this medicine could cause this.  I believe I ran across an article of someone complaining of the same condition but I don't know where I saw it."


"I have been on Keppra for 2 years  taking 3000mg per day along with 400mg a day of Vimpat and I am still having at least 2 a week. They put in a VNS in Oct, 2013 and I am still having them. I just am having some side effects like... falling, dizziness and being ill if something is said in the wrong tone. I hope that make sense. I just get aggravated easy and I just can't get rid of my headaches."


"65 years old, never had a urinary tract infection before, (now I know what they are!) probably had it for months, related symptoms to nurse friend, she said to call DR., sounds like a UTI. Doctor gave Macrobid prescription, 20 hours later after first couple capsules, had 99% relief.  Continued taking for two weeks and didn't have side effects, as far as I could determine. I won't wait months before calling physician next time."


"I have chronic pain in my spine, neck and shoulders. I take 4 50mgs a day along with 2 10mg lexapro. I'm a 59 year old diabetic. My quality of life has improved a lot in the 9 months I've been taking it."


"Ask Pharmacist if this antibiotic was strong or had any side effects.  He said that is was not considered a strong antibiotic with any serious side effects.  I rarely take antibiotics, avoiding them like the plague just because of bad side effects,  but when I have to take them I always increase my daily intake of probiotics and yogurt.  None of that helped with this miserable drug. I was fine taking this drug the first 3 days, but then on day four I took a pill with Kefir (like yogurt) and had the most severe chest pain I ever had which lasted for over two hours.  Skipped next two doses for the day. Tried one the next morning- had some discomfort. Next dose, more chest pain as if having a heart attack and still have terrible discomfort."


"My husband is 16 years older than me and was diagnosed with diabetes and ED. Active 46 yr old at a healthy weight. 6' tall and about 180 lbs. He use to take OTC herbal supplements which worked with with unreliable success but he finally talked to the dr and was given viagra samples.He takes 50 mg at a time. The viagra is much more reliable. He takes it right before foreplay and is rock hard right on cue 30 to 60 minutes later.  Slight headaches sometimes but never enough to curb his appetite. Now his performance matches his desire and we both have multiple orgasms. It definately works best on an empty stomach or eat low fat foods."


"I have been on Zyprexa 10mg/day for about 10 years. When I first started taking it in place of Risperdal I felt out of sorts for a few weeks. My doctor said that I was adjusting to it and that I needed to wait it out. So I waited and I did adjust. I gained weight on the medicine, which I have since lost. My psychiatrist orders blood work once a year to check my cholesterol and he says that everything is fine. I don't like that I need a lot of rest but that is preferable over manic insomnia. I thought that if I stopped taking it then I could lose more weight but I know that I need to manage my illness. I'd rather be plump and pleasant than skinny and crazy. I just have to diet and exercise. The world accepts plump better than it accepts crazy."


"I suffer from chronic ankle sprains, which I will be undergoing surgery to correct and after my most recent sprain that left me with 5 torn ligaments. My doctor put me on ultracet and it has worked wonders. I am able to function during the day and it controls the pain well enough for me to get a good nights sleep."


"I have been diagnosed with anxiety for over 10 years taking Lexapro and with Bipolar for 3 months and have been on Topamax. I love it. Have lost weight and feel great."


"I switched to Savella from Cymbalta and have been taking it for less than a week.  I am currently on the 25 mg twice daily dose in the titration pack.  This medicine significantly helps with my pain and I do not have the cloudiness in thought that I did on Cymbalta, but that's where the good ends.  Every night I have the most vivid, terrifying nightmares of my life and I wake up completely drenched in sweat after only a few hours of sleep. Sometimes when I wake up, my entire body is numb, I am paralyzed, and I experience visual hallucinations.  I have lost all motivation to do my daily activities and I spend most of the day napping.  I am getting tremors and occasional involuntary muscle movements.  I have severe constipation and no appetite."


"I originally went on the NuvaRing a year ago, and thought that it was drastically changing my moods, making me extremely emotional, causing me to cry all the time for no reason but I may have been wrong. I went off of it twice for month or two at a time, and during those times, my acne came back a little (not bad because my skin is naturally pretty clear when not PMSing/on my period, but was visible nonetheless), and I was actually more emotional, had a lower libido, etc. I'm starting to think that the regular stresses of life just hit me around the same time I started it and I mistook it for the ring. In reality it does wonders for acne, & is so convenient but everyone is different. Main con was hair loss. Great method overall."


"I've been on cryselle for a year and a half. I Havent had any side effects till recently. I take 4 packs then have my period. I have extremely bad cramps but I always have. No birth control has ever made them better. I noticed just last week when I was off the pill and on my period I was happier. I do have mood swings that are sometimes crazy. I also don't have a sex drive. I will be trying a new form of birth control to see if my mood changes along with my sex drive,  but I'm scared to try new things while by body adjusts. If nothing works I will get back on cryselle."


"Good: Hardly bled at all, very little cramping, no babies

Bad: Mood swings, extremely sore breasts, increased acne and oily skin

I am sad to have to quit this drug, but I cannot stand having such sore breasts all the time. Took the drug for 3 months."


"I have been severely depressed for six years after coming off my medications in May 2006, due to a bad manic episode. I have tried so many medicines, even the ones that worked before. Nothing could get me out of the dark hole I was in. I went to my Doctor and told him I wanted to try ECT therapy because I was suicidal. He set it up, but asked me to try a new medicine (Saphris) in the mean time. I was willing to try anything. He placed me on 5mg at night, and told me it would probably allow me to eliminate the Ambien for sleep problems. Man, did it. My wife noticed a difference in my mood the next day. I have been on it now for two weeks, and cross my fingers I have not felt this good for twelve years."


"I have been taking hysingla 40 ER approximately 2 weeks. I am experiencing severe headache, nausea,  and the pain has not subsided one bit. I have tried taking this medicine different times of day hoping it was just the time frame. I have severe withdraw symptoms and can not function. I'm very close to losing my job. I was not abusing my norco, why am I being punished for drug addicts??!!!"


"I had been on Oxycodone for 4 years until yesterday for a back injury which I am still awaiting surgery. I was taking anywhere from 100mg to 200mg per day. After several attempts to quit "cold turkey", the withdrawal symptoms were pure hell and I would reach for the pill bottle again. I was taking my pain medicines as prescribed even. OXycodone was beginning to cause a serious problem and were taking so much of my life away. I talked to my wife and she found a doctor who was certified with the Suboxone treatment. 36 hours after beginning the Suboxone I feel great! My pain is manageable and my thought process is so much clearer. I thank Heavenly Father, my wife, and my doctor. Highly recommended."


"I've been taking 60mg  of Cymbalta and 300mg of Lyrica along with other meds like Tylenol 3, Vicodin, trazodone,  alprazolam and vitamins for about 9 months for fibromyalgia. I haven't noticed much of any difference in the pain dept. The only thing I notice is the trazodone and alprazolam helps me sleep about 5-6 hours a night. The pain is still there and I'm just getting so tired of all the pain and frustration. I've seen a rheumatologist and a physiatrist but nothing has changed. I don't know what else to do or try."


"I started Venlafaxine 75mg SR 6 months ago. After about 3 weeks I went up to 150mg
After a few of weeks of dilated pupils, headaches, insomnia, dizziness & no appetite, I definitely felt better - no more negative thought patterns & meltdowns if things went wrong or work was stressful.
It did take me about 4 months for things to settle down & I am now very level & happy. My only advice would be to try really hard to persist with this (or any) new medication, the side effects DO subside & eventually should go away as long as you take the medicine exactly as prescribed & don't forget it or run out. Obviously some people have more tolerance for side effects but my GP was very supportive & caring & I am now a much happier & contented person."


"Definitely relieved morning anxiety attacks. I'm also taking Effexor and Klonopin. I take the Zyprexa at night because it does make me sleepy. I wasn't eating anything at all before starting this drug, so I'm not worried yet about the weight gain; I'm not overdoing it with the food. I don't plan to be on this for long; my doctor told me it's not really a maintenance medication. But if it gets me through the Holidays and my horrible anxiety about work, I'm fine with that."


"I've been on Paxil 10mg for 18 years, I used to have severe panic attacks and general anxiety disorder. This has helped me live my life, anxiety is a debilitating sickness that interferes with everything you do in life, but only the people who have it can understand that, I recommend it to anyone who has anxiety."


"Hi milemile I have been on doxepin many years for panic attacks before this medicine I stopped going out anywhere. You will be tired for a bit of time but it goes away . It stopped all panic attacks. Never had one panic attack for 10 years on this medicine. But I stopped to try other meds for higher mood.  But when I stopped doxepin the panic attacks returned so 10 years without panic attack on doxepin is a good thing!"


"Meperitab is the best drug for short term pain relief as it is Demerol in a pill. Gives euphoria and causes drowsiness when taken orally."


"Had unprotected sex on Dec 6 , took Ella with in 36 hours. Had slight dizziness the day I took it. Took it on a full stomach and made sure I ate a little something every two hours. Stayed hydrated. I also took dramine for the dizziness. Today day two I only have a slight belly ache. MUCH BETTER THEN PLAN B.  Which tricks your body into thinking it is pregnant and got all pregnancy symptoms. I would say Ella worked for me !"


"Heightened sexual experience and multiple erections. At times orgasm may come faster but recovery is fast and frequent. "


"First timer here.  Like a comment above, I'm 54 and doing this for the first time.  My anticipation (and fear) about this was completely unfounded.  I expected a most vile drink and explosive diarrhea for hours.  Got my slices of lime (suggested somewhere to get the taste out of my mouth), flushable baby wipes, and charged my cell phone to have something to do).  The taste was bad, but so is taking shots of Tequila!  Drank the other two 16 oz glasses of water within 10 minutes.  In about 20 minutes, it started.  I was only on the toilet for about 45 minutes and went back every 20 minutes.  It was pretty much over in 2 1/2 hours.  And, unlike being really sick, it wasn't that bad.  Round two was less of an event!"


"I'm 21 years old and feel like I'm 50 from smoking cigarettes so I just got in chantix. I'm on day 3 and this morning I smoked a cigarette only because it was there not because I was really craving one and it tastes TERRIBLE. Made me feel a bit nauseated, which is a good thing! My dreams are normal so far but I'm still only on half grams a day. Hopefully this chantix will stay working and I do not feel any of those side affects! Thank you chantix!"


"I've tried most of the meds out there, so me and my doc decided to try this although he said it didn't do well with anxiety. I'm happyIi tried this cause it really helped get rid of my anxiety and stress from work and anxiety I have in the afternoon. Have been on this 6 months now on 10mg. Really happy with it"


"For a few days its take major energy at 2.5 mg, but later its make me ever tired and sleepy. I don't know what this drug work."


"I've been on it two weeks and I have done nothing but vomit and cry. I feel miserable. I want to stay on it and give it a chance but with the way I feel it makes it really hard. "


"I've never had a weight problem before...not even after my first singleton delivery but after nursing twins I was up to 162 (pre pregnancy weight was 135). My Dr prescribed me this but I had to wait on an affordable program to pay for alot of it. I started taking it and used the 120 pills and did great. Unfortunately the program ended up taking 6 weeks to get me my next bottle to I had to abruptly come off (not recommended.) When I finally got the next bottle I had to start over on dosage again. It has not been near as effective this time. I'm currently down to 147 but I credit most of it to exercise. It does decrease the amount I eat some. I guess what I'm saying I think this is not as effective for long term use. "


"Omg!!!!!!! I just inserted my monistat 3day treatment. It hurts sooooooooooo bad burning and itching like I have never felt in my life!!!! I'm litterally rolling, turning and holding myself in intense pain. The itching and burning is just now starting to calm a little as I lay here clenching my thighs together. I can not believe something that is suppose to relieve the pain of a yeast infection hurts this bad!!!! I am going to try to ride this out and fall asleep so I will have this yeast infection gone. But I'm scared about using this again tomorrow."


"I’ve been on sprintec for a month now and it’s been good. The first week I was a little nauseous and had some headaches but that could be due to stress not the pill. I haven’t gained any weight or gotten bigger boobs. My acne isn’t too much better but I’ll give it more time, got my period so it’s doing it’s job. No real complaints!!"


"My mom has been on ibrance for over a year now. She had breast cancer in 2004, came back in 2010, then came back last year at the beginning of 2016 and had spread to her bones and skull. The medication has been wonderful. Definitely side effects but that is expected. Overall there has been little, if any, growth of the cancer. We had no idea how long it would  be effective but we are going on 15 months now and she just got head MRI results today and still looks good. She will get pet scan in June or July to assess full body but we are so fortunate. This medication truly has bought us so much extra time with her. I pray everyone has positive effects with the medication. Stay strong and hopeful. There are always new treatments on the horizon."


"I take trazodone, 150mg to 200mg for insomnia. To avoid morning grogginess, I take it at 7 or 8pm. This gives it more than enough time to get out of my system. Rarely have nightmares, but do have vivid interesting dreams about friends and family! I recommend this medicine for insomnia."


"Asacol caused high diarrhea within 1- 2 days, then was switched to Colezol, and within about 2 months had a bad flare-up, which stopped within 2 days of discontinuing Colezol. Have since learned that if you are intolerant of Asacol, Colezol should not be prescribed. Are going to end up with same issues."


"The pills stopped my period, caused mood swings, vaginal dryness and killed my sex drive. My husband thought I was not attracted to him anymore. I stopped using it after the 2 months and our sex was fine again. So was my period.

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"Period, and ovulation cramps are gone yay! I spotted for the first month and half though. I notice an increase in back acne but face acne there are no differences. Haven't gotten pregnant yet and its been about 6 months so I say its doing its job! No increase in weight, headaches, breast tenderness, depression, or sex drive. In fact my sex drive is nonexistent but I'm gonna say thats not related since it started to decrease before getting it. I have no complaints really, except that it was really painful to get and the bar left a purple mark where the insertion site was so it will most likely scar. I was the first person in my small town to receive one, the doctor called me her guinea pig so maybe that had to do why it hurt so bad."


"I too suffer from insomnia. I've been on ambien since I gave birth to my son. Every few months I have to stop taking it because it loses its effect on me. In February, I was one of the first persons to try Belsomra. 10mg was my dosage. It didn't work at all. My doctor told me to double up. I like that it focused of a different part of the brain. When it did work, after 2 pills, it was fine. Maybe I should try a new dose. I'm back on ambien until it wears off."


"I have used Lysteda 2x now with great success. It has slowed down and then stopped my menstrual cycle within 4 doses. I am a bit concerned that one of the possible side effects could be blood clots. I personally have not had any. However, because I am an RN, I have realized that the side effects of this drug could be scary if not used EXACTLY as the doctor has prescribed and at the time intervals prescribed. I have had headaches each time that I have used it but I also suffer from  migraine headaches. For me, the headaches are a worth the benefit that Lysteda provides. Just make sure that the directions for use are followed completely and report any odd/new symptoms to your doctor."


"Well, started to get panic attacks about 1.5 years ago (after the loss of our first unborn child).  I was put on Paxil (20m) first which worked great but killed sex drive.  Got switched to Viibryd (40m) and stayed on it for about 5-6 months.  Quit because it made me tired all of the time and thought mentally I had figured out how to control the Panic Attacks without meds.  That worked for about 2 months until they came back with a vengeance.  Got back on it and just been taking (20mg), I haven't lost the weight (50lbs) but haven't actually made it to the gym to try.  I still feel tired all of the time, coupled with a 10 month old baby girl, but I haven't had to take any Clonazepam to fight off an attack since I got back on.  Works for me."


"My 8 yr old has been on the meds for 3 days now.  His teachers say he's doing great at school and he's a lot more focused and less compulsive. BUT... He complains of being tired the entire time, stomach pains, headaches.  I give him the medicine at 7:00 a.m.  By 4:00 its starting to wear off and he seems to be coming off a high. At moments hes pure goofy almost to the point I say psychotic moments.  He also talks to himself a lot. I don't know if I should give it a week or 2 to get in his system or stop it.  I understand he needs better focus and less compulsive moments at school but I love him more than to harm him with medicines. "


"I love this birth control. Cleared up my acne, no mood swings, no weight gain, and light periods that happened like clock work!"


"I started taking Contrave Decmber 8,  2017. I have a very stressful job and sit pretty much all day.  My weight is a problem and I need to lose around 120 lbs total.  Today, 2 and 1/2 months after starting Contrave, I am down 28 pounds!!! I no longer crave chocolate and I don't eat unless I'm hungry.  I haven't started a set exercise plan yet, have just been modifying my eating/sugar intake.   First month or so, I did not experience any negative side effects.  Have recently had some issues with constipation but I added back my morning cup of coffee and that has helped :)  Also have experienced a little bit of dry mouth but that helpes me drink more water, which, is a plus.  Overall I am very happy with these results!!"


"I have been on this pill for several months now & I would recommend this pill o anybody! The only side effect that is gave me is change in my appetite. One week I'd eat like a pig and the next week I'd eat like a bird! Although I ate like this I didn't gain any weight at all! Eating differently each week never bothered me."


"I've been taking Zoloft 100mg for about 6 months now, it really has changed my life. Before medication, I wasn't leaving the house, had very little social contact and my anxiety was through the roof. Zoloft has been amazing for me, my mood has improved and I'm getting out of the house and keeping in touch with friends and family. I still have my bad days and also feel groggy most mornings but other than that I've had great results while taking Zoloft."


"My daughter has A.D.D. so we tried Concerta. At first it was fine I thought there was hope for my daughter but after two months my daughter started to get angry and really bad mood swings Super emotional. She told me when shes at school she wanted to to scream and yell. She wanted to throw things. SHE didn't. MY daughter is very quiet and shy and keeps to her self, I am so happy I took her off of it. "


"I started taking Levora two years ago. First off, my face was very clear (with the one or two pimples here and there) once I started taking Levora my face and back became covered in extremely painful cystic acne caused by the high levels of hormones. I would always have at least 2-3 on my face as well as getting 2 near my period. My breasts went from a 34 B to a whopping 36 D within a year of taking the pill. Even though I took the pill at night I would wake up with morning sickness where I could not eat and everything would make me nauseous. Levora did not help with my periods expect made them 5 days instead of 7 but they were always heavy. I've been off Levora for about three months and my acne is completely gone and I'm much happier."


"I have been on Nuva Ring for over 4 years and it was the best decision I ever made after being on the pill for a few years.  It works fantastic and even if it slips out during sex, you can have it out for up to three hours and still be protected.  I never got pregnant using this method and have been having unprotected sex with my boyfriend the entire time I've been on it.  I had no negative side effects and my periods definitely lightened. There are so many mixed reviews that I wanted to say how wonderful this method was for me but reviews can't tell you anything about how your body will react to hormones.  All you need to do is try it for yourself and if it doesn't work, try something else."


"I am a teenager who has anxiety/panic attacks occasionally, and my physcisian has been giving me 0.5mg of Xanax for the past couple months to take as needed for anxiety. I can't tell you how wonderful this medication has been. After 15-20 min of taking it my anxiety/panic feelings diminish completely, and I have no need to feel anxious about anything after that. "


"This medicine is a blessing  I am 43 years old I eat healthy and exercise everyday except weekends. On March 15 2017 I was given the depot shot for my heavy bleeding BIG MISTAKE. From the shot I experience more bleeding and blood clots then I ever experience prior to me taking the shot. My bleeding continued for over 90 days I was admitted to the hospital for low blood and had to have a 4 pints of blood transfusion.  On  July 4 my doctor prescribed Lysteda I did experience some cramping and back pain but after 5 days of taking this medicine 3 times a day my bleeding stop completely now husband and I are much happier people!!"


"This medicine helps me sleep but that's the best i can say about it. It doesn't relieve pain or help relax my spastisity. If your pain and problems are only at night this is good for you. I hallucinate a lot once I adjusted to the dose it changed but if I ever have to take more than usual then I start to hear and see things......I had conversations with my husband in the middle of the night when he wasn't there. And many other accounts. I would suggest you use caution. I have a very high level of muscle pain for many reasons and I'm very spastic so its not a surprise that Zanaflex doesn't work as well as I'd like for me. I will continue to take it while i explore other options. It isn't a bad medication."


"I'm on my second day using this fire in a tube. I really hope I feel better when this is complete. I'm glad the feeling is mutual between us women, because I thought something was wrong with me."


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"After viewing videos of previous "preps" that required hours and hours of drinking huge amounts of solutions, I was happy to read that Prepopik only required two relatively small doses.

I have to say at first I was worried because it didn't kick in until 3 hours passed. But then, it worked well and cleaned me out well.  I followed dietary restriction to a "T" and drank plenty of fluids.  The "bowel cleansing" process ain't fun - lots of time on the toilet.  But, once this product started, it worked well. I did the same day dose: first at 4pm, second at 9:30.  The unpleasantness is really just staying up most of the night using the bathroom, but my early am colonoscopy went without a hitch.  My only critique is that it would "kick in" sooner."


"Diagnosed Bipolar I in 1997.  I went through many combinations of medications since that time.  I've been hospitalized 7 times and had massive amounts of ECT treatments.  I was started on Trileptal in 2002 and always had two or more medications in conjunction with the Trileptal.  I would definitely recommend it  BUT watch your sodium levels and know there is a time limit for being on the drug.  Went off Trileptal in 2010 and I'm now on Lithium, which I think is superior.

Start with qualified (i.e. board certified psychiatrists specializing in mood disorders) professionals and see a equally skilled psychologist regularly.  The meds will follow.
Good luck out there!
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"I've been on 10mg Lexapro for a couple weeks now and feel much more capable of keeping myself in check during "tough" situations.  This is my second time on this Lexapro.  The first was a few years ago in what ultimately became a failed marriage.  Now, happily remarried, to a supportive woman with GAD, I am on it again.  This time though it is not my wife causing the the stress (good thing) and I think because of that, the medicine is working much more effectively, which brings me to my point.  Unless you change the things in your life, your life will not change."


"Oh my gosh ,worst pain ever!!!! All I could think about is why on earth did I take these pills.The cramps started at about 3am ,they usually last about 1 hour,but boy do they hurt,cold sweats, my blood pressure um pretty sure went down,and nausea.At first the stool isnt so soft but then the gates of hell open ,and all is let loose.The ine thing about this product is that my stomach has gone down alot,once im done with this pill which is a part of a regimen for a diet, never again!
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"Help with my pain I have in my back and legs. Really helps for pain. "


"I take this for dizziness which is caused by a prescription medicine I take and it takes dizziness away and helps with anxiety! Non drowsy formula is a better ingredient than the original and only makes me slightly tired! Great medicine!"


"I have been using abreva for four days. The second day I noticed it was getting better. Today on the fourth day I noticed that smaller bumps around my cold sore are starting to form. It made my cold sores smaller but now I have to deal with what it caused. Very disappointed because having a cold sore isn't pretty. Just when I thought it was getting better, something else pops up. It was very expensive so I was really looking forward to a better  experience."


"I developed a condition that had symptoms like fibromyalgia, Ms, Lupus  after a surgery.

I was at my worst when I discovered this drug. Low dose Naltrexone helps me a lot. I'm on 1.5 mg. I skip doses once in 3-4 days when I start feeling wired and over stimulated. Works great.. Made me feel better, helped with skin conditions no doctor able to cure.

Only bad part is that it kind-of over stimulates you once in a while. Makes you feel all wired. Have to stop the dose for a day or two and it's gets normal."


"I was on Yaz for about a year. It cleared up my severe acne almost instantaneously (though I actually broke-out severely in the very beginning). I also noticed a  decreased growth of facial/body hair. My periods were also much shorter and I had much lighter flows. The only negative side effect that I noticed was slight weight gain. I have been off the pill for a few months now, because my insurance no longer covers it at all."


"I was prescribed 10-20mg daily for high blood pressure. I do believe it did what it was supposed to do, and much more. While taking it, I developed a very annoying throat tickle which was accompanied by excessive mucus production in my throat. This would happen during the day and also went on all night to the point I would wake up literally gagging until I got it all hacked up. It got progressively worse the longer I took it and my wife was at her wits end with my excessive snoring. Also, I found that I was much less alert while on the drug to the point I rear ended at car on my commute to work one morning. I would highly advise anyone to take this medication with extreme caution. I have since stopped taking and all side effects are gone."


"I've been taking Vraylar for 2 weeks now and have noticed a huge increase in my libido. No other side effects and I am definitely having less anxiety and much better impulse control! It almost feels like someone stepped into my mind and organized everything!"


"This medication only lowered my blood sugar for the first week I was on it. After that it didn't seem to work much. It also caused severe dehydration symptoms including headaches, dizziness, rapid heartbeat and confusion. That was with drinking over 100 oz of water a day. It also made me extremely depressed."


"Been in terrible pain for two years. Finally went to doctor, went through typical steps of pain meds....tramadol, Mobix then finally Norco. What a relief."


"I have tried every antiperspirant deodorants out there and nothing seemed to work. I would use like 20 swipes and still be sweating in 5 minutes. Weather it was heat, activity, nervous I would have huge rings under my arms. Finally I tried hypercare the other night and I don't know why I haven't used it before. The next day I saw immediate results I have been using it for 5 days now it itches, burn a little but definitely worth 15 minutes of pain for no sweat marks. I would recommend this to anyone with sweating problems."


"I went from 800 mg of Neurontin a day, with its zombie-like side effects, to 100 mg of Lyrica with no side effects and more effective that Neurontin."


"No real side effects but easy severe bruising and hard to stop cuts bleeding."


"Went through at least 4 other muscle relaxers, none did a thing except make me tired. Soma actually helped with the pain itself and had much less overall tiredness with it.  I take it for chronic pain, which I know some doctors debate.  But after going through various pain relievers and muscle relaxers, this is the only thing that really helps and lets me work and do normal activities."


"I'm 17, so this applies more to teens.

I was on the DEPO shot. I had horrible effects, would tell anyone and everyone to stay away. So after my 9 month on it, I had a 2 month long period, incredible pains and mood swings, and it was all too much. I came off and went on Lutera. It's beeen 3 weeks. I put on about 5 pounds, but so far I've been working out and dropping it! The weight gain is fast and I'm finding it easy to get rid of! My moods are much more stable which is amazing because it really makes a difference if you are in a relationship. So far I would recommend it."


"I love this medicine! I am pretty young and had never had to take medicine before, my doctor started me on Nuvigil but it gives me a headache every day. After a month he started me on Xyrem. At first it was too low a dose (1.5 grams) and I felt like I hadn't slept at all but then he upped it to 3 grams and I don't even have to take the Nuvigil anymore. I can get 8 hours and stay awake all day, I do get pretty sleepy after eating but that is nothing compared to not having any kind of medications to help. I do feel sick if I wake up too early, or if I wake up on time it takes an hour before I can stomach food."


"I really wanted this to work! Buspar (5mg twice daily) was added to my Wellbutrin to help with anxiety. Immediately noticed mild insomnia, incredibly vivid and intense dreams when I could sleep. Daily diarrhea, bloating, and bouts of vertigo. I made it 4 weeks without improvement in side effects and was forced to discontinue."


"I have been on this pill for about 2 years now and LOVE IT. I have a severe bleeding condition to the point where I was in the hospital getting blood transfusions because of a period I had. Natazia has cured that. No more heavy bleeding and NO PREGNANCIES. The only reason I am having to switch from this to a new birth control pill is because the co-payment keeps going up, otherwise I would stay on this."


"Used ciprofloxacin frequently for several years for chronic urinary tract infections. Ended up with painful urination frequently. After much money spent on tests for bladder cancer, I discovered that blood in the urine is a rare, but serious, side effect of Ciprofloxacin.  So all those times I thought I had a bladder infection, I had a ciprofloxacin induced condition. Blood (not usually visible to the naked eye) in urine, but makes urinating very painful nonetheless.  A word to the wise.  We consumers have to do our own research on side effects."


"I love this medication, changed my life. I take with Wellburrin 300mg. Together they are very effective. Only side effect is dizziness at times when standing."


"Thanks to Chantix i have now been smoke free since June 2010. I only took a month supply but that is all it took. Now when I think, smell or see someone smoke the desire for it quickly goes away."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"I'm 24 and had to take the prep for a colonoscopy. I was able to fairly easy get the first half down with no problem- but really struggled with the second half of the bottle. By the second bottle I was only able to get a few sips down before I threw it up (not a very pleasurable experience). I didn't have any stomach cramping and the prep worked well in clearing out my bowles. As someone else mentioned I did have some chills after taking the prep. Luckily, I was still able to have the procedure done even after only drinking half the recommended dosage. Not a fun experience but it was overall effective! Good luck!"


"I just recently discovered I had really bad GAD. More bad than I thought. I always knew I had it and a few bars of Xanax always worked wonders in those harsh times. But unfortunately I can no longer get Xanax so decided to just finally go to Doctor. My doctor put me first on Paxil which works....just not good enough for me. Then he prescribed me 0.5mg Ativan every 8 hours. This is a great medicine for Anxiety. It's working great for me, just like the Xanax was. I'm content with these medicine."


"I'm a 46 year old female.  Over the past five years or so, I developed acne around my mouth an chin.  My old derm said it was hormonal, and for years I used Finacea (and tretinoin for wrinkles).  It just got worse and worse.  I switched dermatologists.  The new derm prescribed Azcone.  Within about two weeks I saw HUGE improvement.  Its been 5 weeks now, and the acne is completely gone.  This is a miracle!  I can even eat chocolate now without breaking out, which ALWAYS caused breakouts before.  And I have had zero side effects."


"Was on Copaxone for 3 years. Horrid reaction after many injections as it seemed I was often hitting a vein. Huge welts from injections that took weeks to subside. Last straw was the killing of flesh on left arm. Surgeon said damage looked like a chemical burn from the inside out. Two surgeries to repair and have 8 inch scar as permanent reminder. This was back in 2003."


"I hate it so far. I'm not one to breakout and suddenly I have acne. These random pimples are on my back too! So depressing.  My anxiety spiked, dizziness, and I feel at times I'm going to faint.  Seeking new birth control asap."


"For mixed mania sufferers.

This medication did a wonderful job killing a severe mixed mania that I had last winter. Most symptoms vanished within a week, though some persisted for a little over a month. But this was on the minimal dose.

Now for depression; it didn't exactly work wonders at all. In fact, I don't think it did anything. But again, a low dose at that point was 40 mg.

But yes, take this for mixed episodes. It can really help!"


"I was prescribed progesterone in early pregnancy due to insufficiency. I switched pharmacies and this p-2 progesterone pill was a new brand that I was switched to. Two hours after taking the first pill (vaginally, as directed) I had spotting. This spotting continued for three days while I was on this pill. One day I didn't take it until the late afternoon and all morning had no bleeding. Then two hours after taking the pill I started bleeding again. I was far enough along in my pregnancy that when I brought this up to my doctor he said that I could safely stop taking it. Ever since I stopped taking this pill, the bleeding had since stopped too! I would not recommend this brand of progesterone."


"If you're suffering, you need to fix you! This medication is the most important thing to ever happen in my life. I went from a nervous, neurotic, obsessional wreck, to calm, cool and in-control dude - and I only take 5-10 mg (I'm 6' 4"). Over the last seven years, I've taken it on average 1-2 months out of the year - only when needed and never more than 6-8 weeks. I prefer not to be on anything, but when my health and business decline because of my mood, I immediately break the safety glass and reach for the Lexapro. And if for some reason Lexapro doesn't work for you, work with your doctor to find the right medicine so you can feel better. (I've tried 6 different medicines, we all have different chemistries - never give up."


"I have now been on Contrave for a little over three months and loving everything about it.  I have never ever had any side effects.  As of today I have loss 53 lbs.  I have so much more energy.  My goal is to loss 47 more lbs.  I hope this continues to work for me in a positive way."


"i HAVE HAD 3 URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS. CULTURES CONTAMINATED EACH TIME. BACTRIM GIVEN TWICE. NO SIDE EFFECTS FOR ME, EXCEPT OCCASIONAL INCREASE IN BLURRED VISION."


"Good for four hours and then I was wide awake and needed another dose to get back to sleep.  Good if your only problem is getting to sleep."


"I've had this birth control since December 2016 and am having it removed next week. I have gained around 20lbs that I cannot get off of me. I'm always feeling depressed and the weight gain really has me even more depressed. One minute I'm happy the next out of no where I'm pissed off for no reason at all. I was on the nuvaring for 5 years and wasn't told that after 5 years you have to take a break from it. It started messing up my cycles so I went to nexplanon and now I'm going back to the nuvaring. I went maybe 3 months without a cycle but now I've been spotting for almost 2 weeks, can't handle that either."


"I was treated with this medicine. I had no side effects at all."


"I absolutely have nothing bad to say about this medicine. My breasts have gotten a little bigger, no change in my appetite that I can tell, and it has even cleared my face up. It keeps my acne under control so I love it. I never did have cramps so no change there. The only thing is that my breasts are more tender."


"I have been experiencing terrible waking headaches and also not able to think of the words I want to express. I take Cozaar in the evenings and believe it's causing these symptoms. Not happy !"


"I've been on this pill for almost 5 years now and never experienced any serious side effects. But I just decided to switch now because lately it seems that the pills are losing their effects! There have been at least 3 times in the past year that my period came earlier than it should. This time totally even 1 whole week earlier! I don't really want to switch because I guess my body is now well balanced with these hormones, but my own opinion is that it's losing effect after this long. I don't know...my doctor said trying other combination wouldn't hurt."


"I slipped a disc in my back in May 2006 at the age of 17. My doctor prescribed 900mg of Gabapentin (300mg 3x daily) to decrease the amount of inflammation, which was causing severe back pain, and the loss of feeling in my feet and legs. It is now October 2014 and I am still taking it. My doctor recently increased my dosage to 1200mg daily (600mg 2x daily), due to rheumatoid arthritis symptoms in my hands. This medicine is amazing! Such a God send. When I take it regularly, I have almost no symptoms from my back injury and have only a little soreness and stiffness in my hands."


"I have had the Mirena now for 3 years.  The insertion was painful but after an hour I felt fine other than mild cramping. I spotted a day or so after insertion. I ended up only having 4 light periods after that each month and then haven't had a period ever since.  However, the bloating and headaches still come at the same time every month.  It is great to not have a period. Mine used to be very heavy that always lasted the 7 days.  I have noticed recently though that my back pain is something that doesn't seem to go away after the false cycle ends. Other than this, my experience has been great."


"After taking one pill as directed I'm asleep within an hour and out cold for at least 2 hours after. Then I'm a little dizzy for a few hours. I don't suggest driving after you take this medicine. In my case I had trouble keeping my eyes open."


"This medicine was actually given to me by a close friend, who also has repeated headaches that turn into migraines.  It was amazing.  I took 2 when I had a horrible, pounding headache.  Within an hour the headache was reduced to mild and lifted all together after about 3 hours.  I couldn't believe it.  I called my doctor the very next day and asked her to prescribe it for me."


"After 2 days of constipation and feeling like I had so much pressure in my head it was going to explode, I decided to take  2 pills around 8pm, I woke up to the worst cramps around 3am and within 10 mins the "fun started" off and on for 2 hrs. after everything I felt amazing. I suggest drinking 2-3 glasses of water before and after, this will help with the cramping and dehydration"


"First placed on medication for severe arthritis of one hip. Helped with pain at the lower dose however eventually I needed an increased dose. The increased dose increased my nausea, weird dreams, itchy skin and twitching. My blood pressure also increased. I began to stumble and fall while walking slowly. My nerves seemed  to cause me to tremble internally. Currently I am tired all the time however I can not stay asleep at night. Last year I tried to get off the medication however I had severe withdrawal. I had trouble standing up, I was so dizzy and my stomach was upset. I will soon be getting a hip replacement since the side effects decrease your quality of life.  I am withdrawing from this medication prior to surgery."


"I've been taking this medication for about 6 months at 50mg a night to help with sleep. Honestly, I have had 0 side effects and have experienced no weight gain or any extra urges to eat at night. This medication has a tendency to increase your appetite, or as I like to refer to as, "the munchies." However, I don't think this is something you need to worry about as long as you are aware of this possibility. Just be mindful and don't go to bed starving before you take it! I think it's clear that some people react well to seroquel and others react horribly... which is normal for all medications. Trial and error!"


"Gleevec got my CML under control in less than a year. Taking it after dinner was the best time for me. The cost is the biggest downside to this drug. It is not covered by my insurance; therefore, it is very expensive, but worth it."