"I was in a rollover car accident and suffered a broken wrist and two herniated discs which nobody will operate on because I am 22.  I have severe pain from my back laying down and sitting up.  I was at first on Darvocet, then hydrocodone, and then a kind doctor wrote me Percocet.  It has helped my pain a lot.  My father is also on it.  He has had four back surgeries and about to have a 5th (lumbar fusion) and he takes it 5x and it has done wonders for him.  It helps him to get out of bed."


"I've been taking alfuzosin for about a year now. At first it seemed to work, but in the last few months I've been getting up every hour to pee. I'm very disappointed in this medication."


"I have been on Cymbalta for 10 weeks now.  I started at 30 then went to 60.  I was feeling wonderful, less negative, less worried, it was great.  However the last 10 days or so I have started clenching my teeth, severe nausea, horrible dreams, weight gain and dizziness.  I don't want to go back to the way I was feeling before, however I can't continue feeling this way either!"


"My 5 1/2 year old son was given this in the past month. We switches from Quillivant XR. This is much better for him. He thinks much more clearly, can focus,  have a conversation.  He doesn't have the anxiety that Quillivant was causing or the emotional crash when the medicine wore off. It's very expensive even with insurance since its so new, but the doctor gave us a discount card to make it very affordable and another problem is all pharmacies don't carry it. Overall much better for his ADHD and less side effects.  His school even noticed an immediate difference."


"Generic Sertraline gave me some relief but it made me jittery and gave me headaches. After reading testimonials I insisted on the name brand Zoloft. so glad I did. It's like a completely different medicine. More relaxed and not full of negative thinking. I still get overly anxious if something stressful happens but it doesn't last long. Side effects are more tolerable, though it does make me tired."


"This is a very good option for acne! I am 18 and I have had acne since around 7th grade. I did not know what exactly was causing my acne.. hormones? the food I was eating? I was not sure but I feel this pill was effective. I am also on solodyn which I love!! And also I use cetaphil to cleanse then moisturize with the silver serum. My routine works very well for me I have not gotten a pimple in a while however I have gotten small bumps along the way. Gaining weight was not a problem at all while taking this.. I even think I lost weight. So I would recommend this and solodyn; they definitely helped with my acne."


"I have just started and taken 5 tabs over 5 nights of 50mg per day. I wake up tired and have dry mouth.   My jaw has been very clenchy and tight over the past 2 days.   I am hoping things will settle and I will feel less anxious."


"It does nothing for my migraines. Even when I first feel one coming on. Excedrin has little to no impact for me. If anything I feel worse because it irritates my stomach (even if taken with food)."


"I got my liletta put in July 2016. The insertion was painful 8/10. The most pain part is when they clamp your uterus I can still remember that pain now. I never had any pregnancies. I was crampy and had some oozeing/spotting the rest of day. I pretty much nap the whole day after that. The next day everything was fine. The following month I had a very light period. After that I haven't had an true period since, I mean I get all the symptoms of period without the blood. My sex drive actually increase with being on it. No weight gain or breakouts. So far it is amazing and I love it"


"I have had some kind of mild IBS for 40 years as well as diverticulitis.  Over the past several years my symptoms of IBS-D got to the point that I was having an average of 4 loose bm's a day and often more accompanied by bloating, explosive gas and urgency.   Tried the wellness doctor/nutrition route for a year with minimal results.  Finally found a Doctor willing to prescribe some medicine, and after a few trials and error, Voila!, we tried a combination of Librax and trazadone and I had immediate and dramatic relief!  The underlying problem is still there and I still have multiple bm's, but I can at least control the urge and go for hours without having to run to a bathroom.  For me, it's been a minor miracle!"


"I've tried a few antidepressants and this one worked immediately. What I like is that I wasn't wonder whether it was me or the drug that was making me happy, I was just happy with this. Other drugs make me not care, but this is like a real narcotic where it just instantly makes you happier! The side effects are bad, yeah-- constant nausea and stomach aches, but if that's what it takes for me to function then so be it. My insurance may not cover it though and I am on the last week of my samples right now. The doctor told me it would take time to feel a difference but I felt "on" the first time I took it. It is definitely a stimulant because my jaw hurts a little bit. But at least I'm not crying anymore!"


"If you have trouble keeping the patches on, there is a number on the packet that you can call and they will send a overlet, which you put over patch and you will be able to swim, etc."


"I love my Nexplanon. I have had it for a little over a year. I have little to no spotting, maybe twice in the past year but its short and light. My only problem has been acne. I have had acne since I was 13 and have struggled to keep it under control. Two weeks after I first got the implant my chest broke out REALLY bad, worse than it ever had before. I just started putting my prescription on it and it got better. About 7 months went by and I started breaking out really bad around my mouth, chin, and jawline. It hasn't lightened up and my prescription that worked wonderfully for years does nothing: which tells me it is very hormonal- the implant. I'm considering having it removed, but really don't want to just for acne because it works great."


"I had propofol for a colonoscopy and EGD. I was told afterwards that I was hard to sedate and was given additional dosage. I had no recollection of getting dressed after the procedure and felt I was "not right" for over 24hrs afterward. I had 2 previous procedures using different medication with no problems."


"I'm not entirely sure which Synvisc injection I just received in both knees, perhaps Synvisc-One as the physician said it could provide pain relief for up to 6 months... I was, periodically, taking Ibuprofen when my knee pain flared up. Anyway, immediately after he injected both knees they felt much better. I thought, maybe, there was some type of Novocaine combined with the injection, but I think the pain relief was most likely just the Synvisc. It's now been almost 48 hours since the injections and I would say my pain reduced dramatically and immediately. I hope it does last for up to 6 months. Your "mileage" may vary, but I hope it works as well for you as it seems to be doing for me. -Nat-"


"I took these pills twice.  The first time they did not work at all.  The second time, I had my toenails removed and took Lamisil for three months and it worked great. I recommend this pill. Just stay away from alcohol so you will not harm your liver or kidneys.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."


"This is a wonderful medicine. Costly, but great. However, I have found that it is best to take it an hour before eating or if need be an hour AFTER eating. This medication changed my quality of life. Future downfall....if I decide to have kids. Then what? Consider this if you are thinking about having kids."


"My vagina is on fire. Coming from a person this is so unfortunately prone to yeast infections, Monistat was always my go-to. Not anymore. There's absolutely no way they didn't change the formula. I am seriously in more pain than I was when I had chlamydia and gonnorhea at the same time. (TMI, but you can imagine how bad that hurt.) unbearable. "


"I started Nora Be in April of 2016 because of severe cramping, vomiting, cysts that came especially burdensome with each menstrual cycle. It is now December of 2016 and I can say my pain and cramping has decreased to a much more livable situation. However, weight gain, laziness, anxiety and depression have all increased so much. I definitely do not want to go back to the pain but am thinking of trying to go without for a bit to see what happens."


"I have used Anafranil on and off for 30 years. Each time it has worked superbly. I stop and then start again about 2 years later, for a period of about 4-6 months. Presently taking 200 mg along with Beta Blockers - the best experience ever: I am happier, more confident and less anxious than ever in my life.  Anafranil side effects are sometimes bad: loss of appetite, sexual dysfunction and blurred vision tend to him me badly. Also can take 2-3 months before they really work. But worth the wait, even though it feels for a while as though it makes you feel worse. Outstanding medicine - a life saver!!"


"Thanks to this forum I decided to give Saphris a try. Have previously been on Zoloft and later on Pristiq with zero effect and awful side effects. I was very hesitant to try a new medication but did some research, and was so surprised to see the positive feedback.

Have only been on Saphris for 10 days, but the improvement has been immediate with virtually zero side effects. Within an hour of taking 5mg Saphris I can feel the calming effect. Mood swings have been a lot less, and the panic reduced dramatically. If you drink alcohol, make sure you take Saphris in the morning before you have any alcohol later on in the day otherwise the "hangover" is real bad.

If in doubt, this could be the one! Give it a try."


"This stuff tastes so bad. As others have said, why should it? Barf me out the door! But it works. As others have said, just do it. Don't make ANY plans. Take a sick day or two if you can. Second dose temporarily gave me a bloated sore tum. Baby wipes are mandatory. As are separate bathrooms, nothing new there. There is like a quinine aftertaste that I am trying to attach a positive memory to, gin and tonic on a summer sunset sail. Anyway procedure is in less than 4 hours.  Good luck everyone!"


"I started Forteo 3 months ago after a bad fall I am 55 year old female.I thought At first it was my miracle answer.After starting the meds My health began to decide with frequent infections of thrush, over all weakness after month 3. I'm unable to even go to church which is my life. I play the piano  and am praise leader. My pain has gotten worse and it drops my BP way down.  I was told to take at bed time and that helped some although I have stumbled and fell a few times due to dizziness.I wonder has anyone else had any negative side effects?  I am so scared Lilly and the nurse have been very helpful and call frequently asking for lot numbers and usage ..My OBGYN gave it to me.My PCP Said get off of it?Any Help please?"


"I have been on subs for 7 years and have been very successful with my family and career! Two weeks ago I decided I don't want to depend on anything but my self, well I thought...... I have been taking just a quarter strip for one year now and If I skip a day I can barely function. Called my doctor and he told me there's no withdraw..... Bullshit!!!!!!! It's been two weeks I haven't takin it and I still can't sleep at night, my back feels like it's on fire, and I just got done  puking my guts out! This has been the hardest thing I have EVER had to overcome! If your  serious about getting clean DO NOT take this for a long period of time! Yes it helps the cravings but not your addiction!"


"This medication has helped me alot for nearly 4 years."


"I was just diagnosed ADD by the Quotient test - I have always been successful but lazy and the kind of guy who always did the bare minimum but managed to squeak through life (school and work).  Fortunately I am an entrepreneur and have employees because I do not feel I could have ever held down a job. I have been taking Vyvanse for a week and my entire life has changed - I am getting my work done, I am happier, have less stress and anxiety about not getting things done and for the first time in my life I am able to sit and accomplish a task without getting frustrated, distracted and putting things off.  AMAZING!"


"I just want to know why this type of bc does not come in a generic form?! It is >100$ a month without insurance, many insurance companies will not cover brand name medications, and the prescribing company Allergan does not offer a generic form. This would make it significantly cheaper... As an RN I understand the health implications of estrogen/hormone therapy, i.e. blood clots, cancer, emotional instability, weight gain, etc... This is truly the lowest form of bc out there 10 mcg (10 micrograms). Most bc is prescribed in miligrams, 1mg= 1,000 mcg. It's like the prescribing companies want women to be at risk... Sorry, rant over.

In terms of side effects and overall satisfaction, I am happy other than the price tag."


"I don't feel the need to smoke but feel withdrawals from the lack of cigarettes. A bit irritable, no bad dream's or anything like that. I am on my 11th day and for the last 2 days I have had 3 cigarettes total. Sometimes I feel an urge to do something or like there is something I have to do. Feel a bit confused at times. I have not taken my second dose of the day. I only take the second dose if I felt the urge to smoke which now I don't feel. "


"I've been taking Concerta since 2003. For me it's the only ADHD medication that works. It calms me down, I talk at a speed others can understand and my thoughts don't run off. The side effects I get from it are .loss of appetite(growing up I was underweight for this reason) . Trouble sleeping(I ended up needing a medication for this but am currently not on one) .Dry mouth (drink lots of water).... I have also been diagnosed with major depression and bipolar after years of taking Concerta (diagnosed in 2007 and 2013 respectively (both are genetic in my family)). Drugs effect each person differently. If you decide to take Concerta I would suggest keeping track of you side effect and how often they occur and talk to you M.D or N.P."


"I knew I needed something to take off the edge of my stressful life. I am on a tight budget without prescription drug coverage so I was prescribed this medicine since it was on WalMart's generic drug program ($10/90 day supply 10 mg only).  I feel so much more relaxed and much less OCD.  My only concern is that I have trouble concentrating and focusing at times."


"Why do most doctors not like to prescribe this? They say it's a bad medicine. It's the only one that has ever worked for muscles spasms for me."


"I have had my Skyla in for only about 3  weeks now. I was not on my period when I got it inserted, and I did not take any pain killers or anything before hand. The pain during the procedure was  painful, but tolerable (I have a moderate pain tolerance.) It only lasted 2 minutes tops and I just had severe cramping during those couple minutes which caused me to get very hot. I have had cramping since I've gotten it, along with on and off spotting. I've noticed that Midol works the best for the cramps. Although I have not had it in very long, I am so far not minding it. I had heard good things about it from friends so I am giving it a go."


" love it"


"I itched for about 5 years.  There wasn't anyone who could tell me or treat my ailments. saw a doctor, he did some blood tests, found out the underlaying problem. I also had Celiacs disease along with the Dermatitis Herpetiformis.  I had sores on my body, you wouldn't believe.  To this day I  have scars in several places from itiching.  This medicine is a miracle.  I quit taking it for about 3 years, now I am back on it.  Thank the man up above for creating people to do things like this for us! By the way, this was before Celiac was as common as it is now."


"I have extreme anxiety and major depression. For me, all SSRI's, SSNRI's make me feel extremely weird. Almost as if my body feels "too good" but not in a good way. The only way to describe it is like jolts of electric shocks throughout my body that feel good. Also when I yawn or take a deep breath my teeth start to chatter. It also creates extreme erectile dysfunction for me to the point where it burns when I urinate. Unfortunately these are symptoms I cannot put up with, even though it does work."


"Hey I was on Buspirone and it didn't seem to work and all I did was cut out my friends and act like a loser."


"I find that this acne cream either makes my acne worse or dries my skin out. I am tired of my doctor prescribing it."


"This has caused multiple sexual side effects, urinary retention, almost constant hot flashes and sleep problems. It did nothing for my anxiety. There were no benefits to me from this drug."


"I have been on lutera for 3 months after switching from another birth control.. Within 3 months I have gained over 35lbs- not even in my boobs. I eat healthy, exercise daily - and still gained weight. Not to mention the constant mood swings or depression. My boyfriend & I never really argued until I was put on lutera. I would be perfectly fine one minute then yelling at him for nothing the next. I hate how this pill makes me. Stupid hormones. I already called my pharmacy & they're ordering my old birth control for me so ill be back on that when this pack runs out."


"I have been on sprintec for about 7 months and from the 2nd month I got periods 2-3 times a month with a very heavy flo. I also started to not care about anyone or anything. I was very insensitive about thing which I should have some effect on me. Sex drive dropped drastically. From having sex 4 times a day to no sex for 3-5 weeks at a time. I was always tired. Just to wake up in the morning was a whole job in itself and I stayed tired all day. My husband and I agreed on not taking it o ly bc of the amount of my flo each time (again 2-3 times a month). I do not recommend this pill to anyone."


"I started taking Prozac two years ago, and I thought it wasn't doing anything for me. So I cut cold turkey (which I do not advise because you could become very suicidal) and I did not take it for 6 months. Just about a week ago I started taking it again, and I have to say I feel so much better. I realized Prozac was working for me because I wasn't having intense feelings anymore when small things upset me. I was able to cope with them more. And now when I look back on when I was taking it years prior to my cut off. I remembered I did better than when I wasn't taking. I'm really pleased on this medication and I'm glad I take it. Yes I still get upset but I do not go from being a 1 to a 10. Remember its not a magic pill. It is only to help."


"I am a 22-year-old female who was only diagnosed with ADHD when I was 20.  Although it was a "known" problem throughout my entire life, I had never been diagnosed since I was able to maintain A's and B's throughout my schooling.  Upon arriving to college though, I went from being a rockstar student to crashing and burning my first semester.  After struggling with the idea of taking a stimulant and avoiding medication, I finally caved and tried Vyvanse.  I'm very glad I made the decision because it really helps me direct my thoughts and focus and therefore has reduced a great deal of anxiety that I was experiencing from the frustration of "not getting my life together"."


"I only took this medication 3 days because of the awful side effects I endured. The feeling of nervousness, unclear thinking. It was if I were stuck in my body and my heart racing which made me feel as if I could not breath. I also broke out in a cold sweat and felt cold. During this same time I started having tingling sensations in my right arm into my fingers.  I did not associate this with the medication until I read other reviews. I had many of the side effects listed. The medication seemed to help with my pain some but because of the horrible feelings it wasn't a positive medication for me. I even took it again thinking maybe I was overreacting or in my head."


"I have an ongoing cervical nerve root and  spinal cord pain from the disc material herniating inside my spinal cord column and twisting my spinal cord causing partial paralysis down both arms along with major pain in down both arms, hands to fingers, neck, jaw, shoulders to shoulder blades and down to mid back. This Trazodone is so effective that when it starts to work, it does so very fast that my body becomes alarmed as if I am dying which triggers my panic disorder and I fall asleep before having a full panic attack. As a result, I stay asleep for an hour or two as I fight the effects all night long. I can't afford to take something this strong since I have small children, toddlers and a baby in my house that I am responsible for."


"6 pumps put me at 800. Have not lost any weight, helps erections and stamina and I'm happy to have it since it is all my insurance would pay for. Did not respond to the compounded creme which is a bummer since it's so inexpensive.

I am being referred to an endo for the pellets but would recommend Fortesta for anyone interested in a topical solution."


"Do not waste your money or further your health side effects on this drug it does not work. Makes you very exhausted and tired, I had Numbness/tingling in the hands, arms, feet, twitching in my eyes; dizziness; trouble sleeping, dry mouth, confusion cloudiness and extensive heartburn."


"I find the depo really good, as im still on it. I've been on it since November 2014 and havnt had my period since, no weight gain besides maybe 2 pounds (not bad at all seeing im only 100 lbs) and havnt had any other side effects. I find its very effective and happy i dont have to worry about ruining more underwear!"


"I have had Nexplanon for nearly a year and the only side effect I have ever had was itching at the implant site. I had it implanted in December of '13 and I have still yet to have any spotting or periods. I would definitely get it again."


"After having quite a lot of tests on allergies done, and still unable to find out what the problem of my running nose was, using Nasonex helped to relieve the most unpleasant affects of my condition. I have not experienced any side-effects. What I enjoy the most is that this spray doesn't destroy or acidize my nose."


"It saved my life! I can't say enough good about this medication. It ceased the panic attacks in a few days. I highly recommend this medication."


"I've been through 3 other types of NSAIDs before I was prescribed Celebrex. It works great for me, and the side effects have been pretty mild compared to the previous ones."


"I've been using Ambien for a of couple months now, only taking it a few times a week when I think I'm going to need a good nights sleep. My sleep issue was that I'd wake up at around 1:30am and not be able to fall back asleep. When I take an Ambien I fall asleep about 45 minutes after taking it, and don't wake up until my alarm comes on. I only use it when I know I'll have trouble sleeping (like Monday Mornings and I've never experienced any weird behaviors like others I've read about."


"I've had crohn's for about 6 years (age 25) and only 1 surgery so far. I started Humira about 7 months ago and was so happy with how well it worked & how affordable! I went from probably my worst flare up ever to feeling 100% every day. However, I have been experiencing the most random side effects from it. I'm seeing multiple different doctors right now for many different things and still don't know if anything is actually wrong, but it sure feels like something isn't right.

Some of the side effects I've experienced: severe skin rash on chest and back, sudden urge to urinate all the time, fatigue, headaches, muscle soreness, arms and legs easily going numb, and sweating A LOT..there's more but I'll spare you."


"I've had a great experience with Buspar 20 mg daily added on to 37.5 mg of Effexor XR. I have genralized anxiety disorder and Social Phobia, and Buspar has made an enormous improvement. The anxiety is not completely gone but much more manageable. Buspar is a great alternative for people who do not want to risk becoming addicted to the narcotics, such as Xanax. I take it twice a day in the morning and evening, 10mg each time. Within the hour I feel less anxious and calmer. It takes a few weeks to fully take effect (about 5-6 weeks for me), which my psych told me beforehand and I found accurate, so give it time."


"Did nothing to lessen or correct the condition.  Also, very expensive!"


"Depo stopped my period when I got my first shot. Almost a week later, I started spotting. I had been consistently spotting for about three weeks. Then I just started bleeding more. It wasn't bad but it's progressively gotten heavier with large clots. Been over 8 days now. I've had headaches, acne, increased appetite, no sex drive, painful sex, fatigue, chills, abnormal bleeding. Worse decision I've ever made."


"Okay so I actually just started this, I was fine the first two months. I just started the last month before I start my period, and now I'm spotting really bad and it was scaring me at first but reading everyone else's kinda made it easier... could it just be that fact that I'm on the last month or could it be something bad wrong?"


"I have had improvement on issues like frequency and pain, but the medicine causes fatigue, headache, nausea, weakness, and swelling in my limbs."


"Have been using CefALEXin for 2 days now due to a UTI which started on a monday, then got worse and spread to a kidney infection by tueday then had all the symptoms by tuesday night and started taking CefALEXin Wednesday afternoon, started working the next day, although i get random sever headaches, feel dizzy when standing, feel nauseous in the morning and with no appetite, but that will go once I've finished these antibiotics. I'd much father be feeling like this than how i felt with no treatment on the kidney infection :)"


"When I was 22 I found out I had endometriosis and my doctor recommended this to regulate my periods.  I was giving samples since I didn't have any insurance I took it for two years until they no longer had anymore sample and I still didn't have any insurance and was unable to pay for it. I absolutely loved being on this it was so nice having a period that only lasted three days and only four periods a year. Yes when u first start taking it u do have some breakthrough bleeding which is annoying but stick with it because once ur over that is great. Now I'm back on it and my periods last a max of two days. I love it and so much less pain from endometriosis"


"Absolutely wonderful experience with my Mirenas - I'm now on number two! No periods, no mood swings, no lethargy, I just feel in great health. If you are wondering if the Mirena is for you, I recommend trying it. It seriously changed my life - I now *have* a life rather than being hostage to my hormones!"


"My 20 year old daughter was in a stump of being unmotivated , unhappy and very negative . She had always been very focused , happy and loved life. I recommended she go to her family physician and see about taking a low dose of anti depressant .

3 months later my daughter is back to herself . Zoloft has really helped her and she is a joy to be around again . She has claimed the only side effect is she had trouble sleeping the first 4 weeks when on Zoloft but now she's sleeping again ."


"I have this in my kneews. The only problem I have with it is its hard for me to walk for like 2 1/2 days"


"Stayed on it for over a year. Took in combination with Entocort. Saw little to no improvement. Gave significant side effects such as flushing, fevers, nausea, chills, severe migraines etc."


"I just finished my first week using Epiduo. I have mild acne and oil skin. Details day-by-day:
-1st and 2nd days: I felt no difference at all. My skin was just the same before starting the treatment. Not much to say.
-3rd and 4th days: I was surprised because new grains were appearing. I didn't know what was happening untill I researched about it. Issue is that Epiduo pulls out your grains and then kills the grain spot so it does not respawn again. So it's normal if new grains appears meanwhile you are using it.
-5th, 6th and 7th days: Started to feel a bit of stinging sensation in the areas where I was applying the cream. Be really careful to not apply in the eyeslids. Also, my skin started to peel-off and it's very dry."


"Love this medication - however - it's being pulled from the market. When I filled a prescription yesterday, my pharmacist informed me I would not be able to get it anymore."


"Day 6 of metronidazole for BV today. Only side effect has been dark/smelly urine. After my very first dose I noticed an improvement in my symptoms. However I am not yet symptom free, with only one day of treatment left, which is concerning to me. Also I have to say it's an awful tasting pill. I can barely swallow it with food, I can't imagine taking it with just water.
All in all it's been a relatively uneventful treatment process, and I think I could handle a second course. But the fact that I seem to need one is a bit of a disappointment."


"This has been my life saver.  I've been on this for 7 years or more.  I take 4500mg a day along with 600mg Lamictal a day. With each increase I have better control but this knocked me out when increased in larger increments. People say I look tired but I'm so used to it I don't notice.  Unfortunately I can't think straight.  My reading, comprehension, learning is shot.  I've been trying college for years, each increase brings better control. I wish I could stop the medication for a few days to see if there is another world out there but my brain gives me an unfortunate reminder if I'm late."


"Immediate difference after the first shot - what a relief!  Subtle differences after shots 2 and 3.  Got my 6 month booster and was relatively pain free for 1 full year.  Doctor said I was a good candidate for Euflexxa because the arthritic damage was not too severe yet.  Time to get another booster."


"I was hopeful this medication would help me with insomnia, but have had a mixed experience. At 0.5, I get very sleepy but don't necessarily fall asleep. It does last long which helps with morning anxiety if you take it at night. I do find it helps me to sleep if I pair it with an antihistamine (I use hydroxyzine, under a doctor's prescription, 15 or 20mg). So clonazepam is a decent anti-anxiety medication, but I  didn't find it to be very helpful (alone) as a sleep aid."


"I smoked for over 45 years and have tried everything!  Cold turkey, Nicorette gum, the patch, and  hypnosis, to name a few.  My husband badgered me for years, I knew I always smelled like cigarette smoke.  I had to wash my hair everyday so the smell wouldn't linger.  Every time we went somewhere, my first thought was where and when would be able to grab a smoke.  It scared me to think I wouldn't be able to.  Like many people I felt a cigarette was a friend--it calmed me down when I was flustered, feeling anxious, scared, depressed--there wasn't an emotion that did not require a cigarette.  I used Chantx--success!  Thank you!  Non-smoker for 7 years."


"I have never experienced such pain or debilitation in all of my life. It has been three weeks, and I am still limping. I cannot sit, stand, or walk for any length of time. Had I known this level of pain was a possible side effect, I would not have used the drug. This goes beyond the usual injection site redness, this goes into swelling of the knee joint, pain up and down the leg, as well as the leg is feverish.  If anyone ever asks me about this or any other type of injection using this formula, I will tell them to really make sure there aren't other options before risking this kind of pain."


"I got the DEPO shot on 30 December 2014 and I started bleeding on 29 January, it is now 30 May 2015 and I have not stopped bleeding. I now have Anemia due to the blood loss. Do not get this shot. It is terrible! One thing is for sure, you will not get pregnant because you will not have a sex life."


"Otezla  did not work for me.  The good part was that the pain in my fingers and toes went down about 50%.  The bad part was that my stomach was upset most of the time. I was dead dog tired all of the time.  I would get up, eat breakfast and need to lay back down. Otezla neutralized  the flow max  I am taking for my prostate.  I had headaches every day or two.  It was not a good experience for me.
   "


"I have been taking tramadol for almost 3 years now for a back injury and chostrocondritus of the chest.  I was told it was a strong NSAID, but found out later it was stronger.  I have never had "addiction" problems with this medication, I only take it when I need it.  The side effect I have trouble with is it makes me restless at night, sleepy/relaxed, but unable to stay asleep.  And mildy sleepy/crabby the day after.  But it does wonders for the pain I experience from my injury."


"I'm baffled by reports of this not working.  I tried Xifaxin and was flushed out for 10 days worse than before then on first day of taking Viberzi it stopped (35 yrs IBS-D tried everything & only Lotroxex worked prior to Blk Box).  It worked with FIRST pill for me. I might suggest doing as I did which was starting on 75mg 2x day then on 2nd week to 100mg 2/day.  I also did extensive research and while I can eat whatever I want One MUST not drink and if you do maybe 1 beer or 1 wine once or twice a week due to liver enzyme and prostrate side effect possibility so NOT for heavy drinkers!  That said, I have been on 3 months now and have had JUST TWO upset stomachs.  THIS IS NORMAL & glad that Rx allows bad food or virus to come thru. VIBERZI #1!"


"This stuff is magical, it works really really well. Although my skin dried out and went red occasionally, this was solved with a bit of E45 moisturiser in the morning after my Duac at night. WARNING: DO NOT GET IN EYES OR ANY OTHER MUCUS MEMBRANES(lips, mouth etc.) I didn't take any notice and put it NEAR my eyes (just on the bags underneath the eye) and it dried out my eyes the next morning, having eye drops for 3 days. But, if the instructions are followed correctly, Duac is great."


"I've been taking bromocriptine since I was 18 I'm now 38. It has successfully reduced the size of my tumor and lowered my prolactin levels to a normal range. Any attempt to reduce or stop taking it causes the tumor to increase in size and as a result my prolactin rises. I have Raynauds and yes I would agree bromocriptine does make it slightly worse but it's manageable. I've had nausea but only if I've taken my dose on an empty stomach which I've learned to avoid. Overall I'm happy with this medication and have no issues taking it daily and experience only a few of the side effects none of which would make me stop taking it."


"I absolutely love this! If I don't have it I cannot sleep. And I kick my husband out of bed. So you could say this medicine has saved my marriage. "


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


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"1pm procedure Tuesday, so clear liquid fast Monday with 1st prep at 5pm, followed by a relatively quick 50oz of Gatorade and ginger ale. An hour later, was working like a charm. Was fine by bedtime at 11. Took prep 2 at 730am with 24oz of tea and Gatorade. Took an hour again to get going. Very effective stuff."


"I have struggled with Acne since puberty. I started using Atralin in my 40's. This has been the only product to ever get my acne under control. So nice to be free from worry. Go to the beach, work out, wear no make up sometimes! I wish this was around when I was younger and perhaps would of avoided so much scaring. For me my scars are really all over except my face so I did luck out with that. Also it makes skin smoother and skin look younger. Cost has gone now which is a plus ,used to be very expensive when it first came out. If I stop it acne always comes back. So I have to use it every night. I combine it with another acne lotion from my dermatologist. I have light sensitive skin and it does not irritate it like other products."


"I've got chronic pain -
Usually not able to move upon waking ~
I've been on Opioids for several decades starting in '80's / Tylenol 4 / my R jaw at Condyle - TMJ WAS
GONE -  I'm now on my 3rd prosthesis placed July 2015 - My Neck / Crevical Spine from 3- 5/6 Bulged with 5 sitting on Nerve Root -
Mid Spine was Broke & Healed & I've got damages Lumbar Spine & Nerves Both Lumbar & Cervical ~
I was on numerous Strengths of Hydrocodone then
Combo Hydrocodone & Demerol 100 for break thru for over decade / Increased to percocet 10/325 for about 5 yrs and up'ed
To oxycodone 20mg 4 times day ~
Embed 60/2.4/ 2 x's day  4 months Seems to work now w narco 7.5 as needed for Increased pain - Nice to be able to move without pain - Still kinked up/ No pain!"


"I completely stopped having panic attacks after taking this medication for a few months. I had become house-bound by several debilitating panic attacks every day.  I have been on Paxil for close to a year, and it is still working.  Side effects I experienced were bruising for the first few months.  I also experienced numbness and tingling (my arms and legs started falling asleep all the time).  I began taking magnesium supplements and the tingling stopped.  I am still experiencing weight gain and tiredness and constant yawning, as well as decreased focus and memory.  I am also unable to orgasm, which is strange for me because I used to be able to reach orgasm very easily.  Overall, I can work and live again so it's worth the side effects."


"Had a double Discectomy on L1 & L2 fourteen months ago that put me in a wheelchair for 3 months. This was due to nerve damage from the two Herniated Discs. After the wheelchair I used a walker for 9 months. Now fourteen months later I am starting to walk with the aid of cane and continuous Physical Therapy. I do still use the walker at the end of the day but am trying to transition to the cane full time. I hope to be able to walk again someday without the help of any aids. During all this time I was and still am in lots of pain but nothing like it was before surgery. The Norco 10/325 made/makes my pain bearable."


"My dr gave me the choice of two different weight loss medicines After reading the reviews for both of them I was a little worried about taking either. But after much research I decided on belviq. I started 1/1/16 and as of today(3/4/16). I have lost 20lbs. I have a lot more to lose but I am very pleased with my results and how effective belviq works. I have had absolutely NO side effects at all. Along with taking the medicine I use the ap my fitness pal to track my calorie intake. This ap is awesome and I highly recommended it. I workout usually 4-6 days a week. I have a bad knee so I am only able to do cardio on an elliptical for about 20-25 mins and then I lift for about 20-25 mins. So I am exercising but not more then a hour each night."


"I use this medication for Mucus in the esophagus and to clear my nose to be able to sleep. Before this medication I actually went to the emergency room for a esophagus blockage so filled with mucus that all I could do is regurge up mucus but prevented me from swallowing any cure. I recently went to a cardiologist and he said the expectorant part of the medication was okay but 10 mg was a little high for someone with valve or heart problems. He said I should try taking half of the pill if not getting off of it altogether. Benadryl allergy pills would be better except that they make me fall asleep."


"Took away hot flashes, but drowsy during the day. I just started this medicine 5 days ago. I hope that side effect leaves, it's like walking in a fog."


"I have had a great experience with this medication. With this pill I have some PMS, nothing out of the norm and barely any cramping (which is great because I suffer from bad cramping). I recommend this pill been on it 6 months and its great!"


"I have been using this BC for years and really like it. No pregnancy or side effects. I briefly tried a different generic and it gave me side effects, though Reclipsen doesn't. I agree with the comments that everyone's body is different -- even my sister uses a different brand than I do. Find what is right for you!"


"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!"


"I've been on this for 9 yrs, i take 150mg 3 times a day, i've missed sometimes up to 2 doses with no side effects. i would be dead today if it weren't for this pill, that's the god's honest truth. Only side effect I can think of is I've gained a few pounds. Love Love this medication"


"I've had hyperhidrosis for 15 years. I would embarrassingly sweat through multiple shirts daily. Business meetings were awful. I would actually adhere my wife's menstrual pads to my undershirts to try and get me through the day, but would eventually sweat through those too. In a recent visit to my dermatologist, he prescribed Drysol/Hypercare. Skeptically, I applied it that night. It burned and itched, keeping me up all night. The next day, I was COMPLETELY dry. I applied it again the next night, still itched but not as bad - slight rash. I took the next 3 nights off to let my armpits heal and still no sweat. I'm on my 2nd week, 3rd application and NO SWEAT. Far less irritation now, dry, and couldn't be happier - truly life changing."


"I had been on another antibiotic for 3 weeks.  When I went in for a recheck, I still had pneumonia, so was put on Levaquin for 5 days. The first day I took it in the morning & it made me light headed, so I decided to take it @ night.  It would cause me to wake up throughout the night. I would also have a burning sensation in my chest & get hot.  I went back in for a checkup & the x-ray showed that some parts had improved, but some parts were worse. I was referred to a pulmonologist.  I feel like it was too strong for my body."


"Was wonderful for the urinary tract infection. I also have a urethral fissure...Didn't help with fissure but not designed to do so."


"I started taking this when I was breastfeeding. My milk production decreased, but I don't believe it's linked to the birth control. Now that I'm no longer breastfeeding, my period is lighter than normal and I have random spotting. It isn't much at all though, so I really don't have complaints. I have yet to become pregnant again (thank the lord), and I haven't had any major issue so I like this medication."


"This review is premature as I am on day 4.  I awoke on day 3 with a peaceful mental outlook and very little anxiety, which is most unusual for me.  I have a lot of work-related reasons to be anxious.  I am very happy and look forward to continued improvement with Cymbalta.  I feel hopeful, not hopeless!  Only side effect has been a mild headache that went away with NSAID."


"Deconamine is the only allergy medication that I have taken that relieves my symptoms of watery eyes, running noses, sneezing, coughing. It does not hype me up or make sleeping impossible or hard to fall asleep. I usually only have to take 1 capsule daily to relieve my symptoms. It also dissolves easily as other medications were passed through my bowel undissolved. Unfortunately it is no longer available in my area of Elkin NC. "


"Very hard to get off them after treatment but great for pain and mood. Great for migraines I have had severe migraines my whole life and haven't had any since taking these. Also have kidney problems with lots of stones and surgery.Couldn't have made it through last 2 yrs without them. "


"I got the shot six weeks ago. About a week after I started to experience stomach problems, and had daily, painful diarrhea. After two weeks of on and off diarrhea my bowel movements backs solid but rare, and then after that I would experience a lot of gas after eating. All of my stomach problems stopped after five weeks. I also have been diagnosed depressed and haven't found the shot to make it any worse. I've also experienced a lot of binge eating on the shot but haven't gained weight. I used to have a very painful first day of my period (bad cramps, diarrhea, gas, vomiting) but once I experienced my period on the shot I just had cramps but no blood. Im not pregnant but my period has stopped completely."


"Cyclen has recently changed their non-medicinal ingredients in the past year. I now experience insomnia, anxiety, and lethargy. Never had any problems before. Watch out for any new symptoms with these new chemicals in the ingredient list."


"Plan b one step does not work. It's just for people like you to spend money on and it's a waste. It's a rubbish drug."


"I'm now 30 and have been battling recurrent bv for years now. My Dr. now has upped the dose of metronidazole to 250 mg 4 times daily for 10 days. The average dose never was able to to get rid of it for me. But this last time taking it I haven't gotten rid of it, so I'm prolonging it another 10 day round. Side effects do suck. I drank on it accidentally forgetting I needed to stay away from alcohol and got really sick. I also take the flagyl but I'm on it longer and its harder to tell if its gone away yet because of it's side effects. I just worry my body is getting used to the antiobiotic since I've used it so much. I've tried all the home remedies I found online too. Metronidizole is the only antibiotic I've tried that does work to get rid of it."


"I have been on 100mg of Pristiq for three years for depression and anxiety.   Without question it has changed my life incredibly.   I waited 47 years to have the courage to take an antidepressant and wish with all my heart I had met this medication in my 20's.   I started on 50mg but after a two months reluctantly headed up to 100 ... my reservations were for nothing ... this medication has worked beautifully for me.   I did have side effects in the first few weeks, beating heart, very thirsty and slight headaches, but they passed quickly and I have been amazed by its strength ever since.   I have had some serious life crises to deal with in the past three years ... and often feared the medication would not be able to 'hold' me ... it always has.   I have an amazing therapist who I saw for the first two years but no longer need that support, the medication is enough.    I used to have so many concerns about taking any such medications - was frequently turned away from them by what I'd read as horror stories online ... I wanted to let you know ... it's not for all of us ... some of us do have great reviews ... maybe not enough of us drop back to pass them on because we got busy with our new lives where wellness is the new normal.   I never worry about coming off them, I don't care if I have to take them forever ... as long as I feel this good I'm not ending my relationship with them ..."


"I was giving the drug last Wednesday  and started it Thursday  morning. Things were fine that day. I woke up Friday  morning in lot of muscle pain, thought it from my sleep. I took my morning pill and went through my day feeling very sorry my abdomen  started  getting tighter  all day. I was feel sick and couldn't even eat dinner. The rest of the night I was in oain, vomiting and never had a bowel movement that day.this is the fourth day and have diarrhea  and very little appetite .  I of course did not continue  the medicine  after  Friday morning."


"Started Yaz a little over a week. I decided to go on for birth control reason, but also to help with what I think to be hormone related acne. I would get a few pimples here and there, sometimes some bad breakouts around my period but nothing too drastic. My skin was clear when I started the pack, but the very next day after taking the first pill I started to breakout. I got large, painful cysts on my left cheek and some smaller pimples on my chin. It started with just one but it seemed as though a new cyst was forming every day. I have been drinking as much water as possible, eating lots of fruits and veggies, no dairy, limited sugar, to try and help with the breakout. So far no improvement. "


"I have been taking Effexor for three years now and I've had good luck with it. I take 150 mg per day. I have panic disorder and depression and Effexor has been a godsend. I haven't had a panic attack since I started it 3 years ago. The only downside is if you miss a dose you really feel it."


"I just want to say finally! Finally! I've found a pill that hasn't made my skin break out, messed with my emotions, made me gain any weight or given me a natural breast job (I have big breasts to begin with-- I'm more interested in how to shrink these).

My last birth control pill I took when I was a sophomore in college-- 5 years ago. I gained like 20 lbs, broke out and my breasts went from C to DD. Needless to say I felt terrible. It took me 5 years later to give something else a try after that horrible experience and I've been on Generess for 4 months now. I'm sticking to it. I love it! My skin is the best its ever been, I haven't gained a lb, and my breasts have stayed put. Knock on wood but I'm liking this pill a lot!"


"Ever since I started taking the Adderall, I noticed I am more active, focused, and determined to achieve my goals. It helps me mentally and physically, so of course I definitely like being on it."


"There are reviews that may make you question it. But I've had cold sores I left untreated that left scars and lasted for weeks. This isn't a cure but it significantly reduced the size and time of my cold sore. It's worth the twenty bucks."


"I just started this medicine about a month ago. It is making such a big difference in my appetite and my energy. I am a fairly young man at 23 years old. I knew something wasn't right with my body over the last few years, as I had gained about 30 pounds over the course of just a few months and felt so sluggish. It turns out, like many of you reading this, I have an underactive thyroid. I have heard that three drugs help with the thyroid hormones. Synthroid (T4 hormone), Cytomel (T3 hormone), and Armour Thyroid (T4 & T3 Hormones). Synthroid has gotten a bad rap because it's synthetic and it only covers the T4. Well, the T4 is most likely all you need because a T3 deficiency is rare. Synthroid is great. Stomach upset went away in 1-2 weeks."


"I have been using the Nuvaring for almost a year now. I noticed 5 months ago some side effects. Itchy, redness, swelling, discharge, severely uncomfortable vaginally. I have changed soaps, gone to the doctor, did creams, everything to have it go away and I really think its from the ring. I have been a bit depressed but I am not sure if it is from the ring. I am going to ask my doctor to change to the Mirena because I can no longer take the side effects."


"I had the Nexplanon inserted almost 2 months ago. The insertion was practically 10 secs & painless. I was in place for about 2 weeks then I started spotting very lightly for only 3 weeks. I Haven't had any issues or a cycle thus far."


"As far as birth control, it is an extremely effective contraceptive pill! Never got any severe side effects; some nausea the first week, but that's about it. Also, my periods are about the same flow wise, but very little cramping, about 4 days long instead of 5. I used to have awful skin, and now it is clear! The only thing that happened when I went on this medication that may be displeasing to others is that I gained about 30 pounds. My varying weight before was 106-110, and now I am between 130-136lbs."


"Hi
I'm taking seroquel XR 400mg.it all started last winter with my psychosis episode.  I went a bit manic,anexity,depression.wont get into details.
I went in mental hospital for 2 months,there is where i started taking seroquel.
to be honest 1st 2 weeks i have been vomiting every single night,had dizzines so hard that I had to hold walls while walking down the hallway.Its fine because at that point I didn't know if its just a bad dream or reality.after period of let's say 2 months I got much better.still i was feeling like my emotions, vocabularity, thought's was really in bad condition.
as time passes I got used to it (im using it for 10months now.)
DONT DO COLD TURKEY!!!"


"Neurologist put me on primadone to stop tremors (caused by seizures medication). Was working great. New doctor switched me to atenolol. Chest pains, tightness in chest, hard to breathe, dizzy, fainted, feeling suicidal, could not read. Called doctor. His RN said to go off it immediately. Later, fainted. Called pharmacist. He said "get to ER stat." My BP is usually 120/63. Was 188/88 when I was first admitted to ER. Spent 4 hours, on IV, etc. ER MD told me never to do beta blockers. Had no idea this Rx was a beta blocker!"


"I created this account just to tell my experience with this medicine. I literally had almost given up on life.  My depression and anxiety were on a downward spiral and it was destroying my quality of life, relationships and school.  I have tried almost every kind of medicine possible to include Effexor XR, Adderall, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac alone.  Within a week, I have never felt better in my life, I'm a new person.  My head feels clear, calm and optimistic.  I take it before bed, which knocks me out.  I love it because my racing mind kept me up all the time.  At first its hard to wake up, but now I wake up alert and chipper, before I literally would sleep for two days straight.  This has changed my life so much.  "


"I have been taking Valacyclovir everyday for 7 years and haven't had a outbreak since my very first outbreak. I'm almost happily married and haven't passed the virus to my wife of 5 years. We gave birth to my daughter who is also virus free. I have truly been blessed and thanks to God and this medicine."


"Results could be seen 2-3 wks after using the cream. Complexion is clearer with more of a glow to it. Blemishes heal quicker. Skin does peel initially but is manageable and resolves fairly quickly; which means a lot coming from a person with OCD."


"Imitrex has truly been a miracle for me. I'm 36 and I've been having terrible headaches since as far back as I can remember. No over the counter medication ever made any difference in the pain at all.  5 years ago I was prescribed Imitrex and it has literally changed my life.  It normally takes an hour or two for it to kick in for me, but when it does, it completely takes my headache away.  I have never had any side effects either."


"Started citlopram after severe panic attacks ,anxiety constant adrenaline rushes could never sleep at nights,could never leave my house but couldn't be alone either was such a severe case always physically sick and so weak.been on the meds 10mg for 2 weeks now and sleeping alot better also feeling very relaxed but have energy as well .great meds so far!!!!!!!!"


"My first experience with birth control was when I was 16 and I was taking Sprintec for protection. It wasn't exactly horrible in the area of side affects but it gave me a great amount of acne. The acne was not too bad, it was merely extreme small and numerous bumps on my forehead but it looked really bad when I applied make-up as you can see the blemishes and bumps on my head in light. I immediately went off after two weeks. Now I'm 18, and I've been on Levora for 3 months now and it is fantastic. It did give me a small smattering of acne and great tenderness in my breasts, but it's very adjusting and my body has gotten the hang of it as the acne has calmed down and the pill has been doing its job of protection."


"I think that this medication is a life saver. It relieves anxiety and stops my panic attacks."


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"Got this moviprep with no instructions from the hospital. Great... What a good start. Took the first liquid between 8-9 pm and for me it was a bit of a struggle to drink that much ( unless it's wine!)

About an hour later was on loo continuously so was working but by 12 I was still running to the loo..... No sleep cause of a bit of a painful tummy and gurgling.... The worst part is the ring sting....ring of fire is an understatement as I think my behind is a volcano now. Took my second lot and am now waiting. Use Vaseline as it does help relieve the burning inferno that is now my backside."


"First and foremost, I will NEVER EVER in life get this stupid Nexplanon again. Ever! I been bleeding for 3 months straight! I can't tell you guys how much money I spent on pads and tampons. I needed both because sometimes tampons were pointless to use when my period was light. Second, I been depressed with major mood swings. I had crying episodes and couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. My bf thought I became bipolar. Which in a sense I did due to this implant. Third, I lost weight (9lbs). No matter how much I eat I cannot gain my weight back and that is not like my body at all. This thing does NOT work for me. I'm getting this removed ASAP!!! I'm telling you guys it's the worse ever in life. I'm going back to the pill."


"Taking Bactrim for urinary tract infection, can't sleep, stomach on fire, after first pill I felt like I was tripping on acid. On day three now and back hurts. Looks like I get to miss another day of work and go back to doctor."


"After trying SSRIs and other medicines, I have finally found Buspar and it has changed my life in less than two weeks! I have had mild to moderate anxiety for a few years and now that I'm taking Buspar (I only need 15 mg/day in divided doses). I feel normal again and my mood is more positive and I laugh/am happy more even in this tough economic time! No major side effects. The first couple of days it made me a little tired and that's it. Really started noticing changes about 8-9 days I could feel a huge difference and the anxiety is GONE!  This is a safe medicine to take (non habit forming) and I would recommend it to anyone.  It has change my life, thank you Buspar."


"Started with 10mg daily.  After 3 months my  cholesterol level just in borderline,  so the dosage was increased to 40mg daily.  This dose gave me muscle tissue pain on my right knee so I self discontinued."


"I am on 45mg Mirtazapine for PTSD and major depression, it has helped me a lot. I'm sort of at a plateau at the moment, I've been very down and hard to stop myself from getting suicidal again. I've had a lot of side effects like dizziness, fatigue, weight gain even though I don't eat a lot, nausea etc. I tried to go down a dose but got really bad (suicidal) so doc put me back up and said I have to stay on it. I hasn't helped with my nightmares, which are making me so exhausted. But in a bubble Mirtazapine is keeping me alive so it's obviously working."


"You won't be sorry."


"I used Zyrtec for years, not because I wanted to, but because if you stop taking Zyrtec you itch all over constantly.  You don't just itch for 3 days like you do when ceasing other allergy meds, it doesn't stop ever. I was finally able to kick it by decreasing the quantity very gradually for a few months while also taking Benadryl.  It can be done."


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"I am 16 years old and I was put on Sprintec to regulate my periods. The first month of taking it I didn't have any side effects besides that I was hungry and gained about 5 pounds. The second month I started to become very moody. I kept taking the pill and now I am experiencing anxiety and depression. I am very emotional and worried about everything.  I almost lost my boyfriend because of it and I am going to the Doctor about my anxiety and depression. "


"I've had cluster headaches for about 14 years now, and haven't found any helpful meds until now. Sumatriptan has been extremely helpful for me this cluster period. I use the tablets so it takes about 30 minutes to feel the effects. I take it as soon as I start to feel tension in the head and neck, with the slight onset of a headache. By the time it starts to work, the attack is almost in full force, but once it kicks in the pain immediately subsides and begins to quickly go away. It saves me at least a good hour of the intense, tortuous pain - which also saves me a lot of the side effects of the attacks such as nausea and fatigue. I've found little to no side effects along with the drug, so I'm almost immediately able to function afterwards"


"Bactrim doesn't seem to help, have a UTI and Dr put me on Bactrim, even after I told him it didn't work for me in the past.  Been on it for  a week and I can barely urinate.

(Cipro has worked well for me).  Now the Dr. wants me to make another office visit,
because he gave me an antibiotic that I told him has not worked for me in the past.
I asked him to call in a script for Cipro, he won't.  He is convinced that if Bactrim didn't work, I need another visit. So now I have to pay for another visit.

I almost always test negative for UTI, which makes me wonder how inclusive their culture test is.

Anyway, ask for Cipro if Bactrim doesn't work."


"I have been taking LoSeasonique for a few years. I went on antibiotics (Zpack) for a ear infection. I have never once had any issues with this before now. I have been on my period for a month now, the bleeding won't stop. My doctor said go off the pill for a week and let your body rest and it should stop, if it doesn't then I have to go in for an ultrasound. I am freaking out. Its been that week and I am still on my period. Make sure you let your doctors know you are on that pill before they prescribe you any antibiotics."


"I was prescribed this med last spring (over a year ago), I am professionally diagnosed with PTSD, OCD, depression, ovary issues and severe anxiety attacks.. these were diagnosed PRIOR to being on Zoloft. It helps me feel less in need of doing things NOW with my OCD "rituals", my ovary issues are getting better, it does also help with social anxiety for me.

I'd like to say and point out, I heard of a lawsuit going on with Pfizer on this med and I'm very upset on that. First off, if your going to become pregnant, ANY doctor should tell you not to be on anything except for prenatal vitamins. It's the doctors getting the money for prescribing the meds, don't let that fool you. If you are nursing, pregnant or want to have a baby, do without!"


"Works good as a cough suppressant."


"I switched over to Portia because my previous birth control was making me highly emotional. Portia was able to fix that. I felt like myself again and I wasn't crying over every little thing. However, the side effects I'm facing are not worth it to me. The first one is that my cramping from my period is extreme. The main reason I got on birth control was to minimize the pain from my period. With Portia, I'm back to spending a week with a heating pad on my stomach and just hoping for the week would go quicker. The second side effect is the nightmares. I would get them every night the second week of the series. They are awful. I would wake up sobbing. These are just my experiences though."


"I thought this was going to be a game changer seeming that I already take a high dose of effexor. All I can say is I'm up and down...mostly down, cry everyday..need to get off after a few short weeks"


"Started initially at low 0.5 mg nightly dose and it helped a little.  Then went to 1.0 mg and within days felt an amazing sense of calm and peace.  They say it is serotonergic at low doses.  No side effects. It's a keeper."


"Paxil DOES work to stop panic attacks and general anxiety symptoms. I've had no panic attacks while on it. But my problem with Paxil are its' side effects. I was on Paxil for a few years and had gained weight steadily at the same time. I was trying to lose weight while on Paxil and was unsuccessful, but I didn't blame the Paxil. I went off of Paxil and changed nothing else in my routine & lost 25 pounds in 3 months! I ended up having to go back on it and gained ALL of it back within 1 MONTH. I tried to up my exercise and diet routine to make up for the Paxil, but I can't get the scale to budge more than 5 pounds down. Also, when trying to get off Paxil, the side effects are AWFUL. Wean off VERY SLOWLY! Worst, most addictive SSRI out there."


"I have perianal problem whit my crohn's...Remicade help me lot I have less diarhea...But...I'm very tired all the time...I have sinus infections every 6 weeks...Eye infections..and urine infection. I don't know if I want to continue...My crohn's is better but I'm sick all the time "


"Im 17 and have always had a hard time with my depression and Bi-polar disorder. I take medication for them and it's helped but there was still my motivation lacking. I was prescribed Vyvanse and the first day I took it I knew it was the miracle I had been waiting for. It helps my motivation tremendously whether its school work or not, I get more done. And am actually enthusiastic about doing it. The only semi bad thing about it I would say is anxiety. My arms especially get very anxious."


"I got AWFUL cystic acne freshman year of college. I became convinced that it was hormonal and that besides taking the birth control I was already on there was nothing I could do. I finally went to see a dermatologist and she prescribed me doxycycline and benzaclin. The combination of the two yielded results in just a matter of weeks. I stopped taking doxycycline because at one point it got stuck in my throat and I got tonsillitis. It's only been half a year and my skin is completely clear! My scars are pretty much gone and my skin is even toned and smooth, finally! I highly recommend it. Its drying but it works wonders."


"The only reason this medication didn't receive a 10 is because of the occasional profuse sweating and difficulty achieving orgasm. Other than that, it has proven to be just the kick start I have needed for the past 2 years (failed trials with Remeron and self medication). It does not cloud my thoughts or judgment. Having said that, it doesn't add any euphoria. It merely balances out my thought process. I find it easier to be optimistic and more motivated towards daily tasks. Things that I had once lost passion for now restore my interest. Waking up in the morning is no longer a burden; a lust for life keeps me moving, enjoying every step of the way!"


"I am 69, and because of fear of failure (wife gets sooooo angry when I fail) nothing happens any more so wife hates me more and more every day, -

I went to GP and got 6 tablets of 20mg Cialis (insanely expensive; approx $ 18 a piece)

First tablet hardly any reaction at all; then took the second pill approx 24 hrs later and presto... very good result, could keep "it" up for at least  20 mins. The effect lasted at least 24 hours or even longer.  Cialis=Brilliant. -  But oh sooooo expensive that I cannot afford it more often that twice a month -

And after hearing kinds of bad stories, I don't dare to buy online only with my GP.

To summarise Cialis is a life-saver but an expensive one."


"I'v been on Armour thyroid for over fifteen years except for one year when I had a physician who would not prescribe Armour.  Synthroid was a nightmare for me.  However, in the last several years, I have noticed a definite difference in each refill of Armour.  One refill leaves me fat and moody and the next one may cause me to feel normal and lose five or six pounds effortlessly.  This is NOT OK for anyone.  A huge price increase and such an inferior, and unpredictable product should make us all angry.  Our hands are tied unless we can buy the manufacturer."


"This is my first experience ever getting a YI- 18 years old. Long story short, I ended up waiting upwards of 2 1/2 weeks until I actually started treating it, due to my own ignorance. A few days pass and here we are, 11:30am, 40 minutes after I my first use of monistat 7. As soon as I inserted it I felt some discomfort, but fast forward 10 minutes and I have never felt an itch with this severity in my entire life. I ran to the bathroom and did my best to remove it. I will not continue the next 6 days. Save your vag. Get the freakin pill."


"Received Lemtrada as a study Patient and have gone over 10 years with no symptoms of my MS. The side effects of the treatment were minimal for me- fever, rash, headache for two weeks following the treatment. Hope this medication becomes available to more patients!!"


"I just got my Skyla inserted yesterday, and I, like most girls, psyched myself out beforehand by reading a ton of horrible stories about it. I went in with a bad mindset. I also got scheduled to have it inserted on the first day of my period, which is not what I wanted to do. They recommend insertion during your period, but usually not the first day. So I had absolutely terrible cramps to begin with. I have to say, the insertion process was definitely the worst pain I've ever experienced in my entire life. I'm 21, no children, and have been on the pill since I was about 18. If I could suggest anything, don't have it inserted on the first day of your period, if you have terrible cramps like I do. I got terribly sick and almost passed out."


"Was put on Tumador and Avastin after I was diagnosed and after surgery. MRI's are showing the tumor and roots are gone after roots started trying to start growing again. The Avastin definitely affects my thought process and for a few days after I am really not feeling myself. I"


"I was given Subsys as a replacement for 30mg instant release OxyContin. 800mcg 4x per day instead of 4x 30mg OxyContin. My usual opiate regimen is 3x 80mg OxyContin, which has been at this level for 16 years now. Combined with the 4x 800mcg Subsys my pain is controlled more than ever has been (since 1990 when it began), but the dosage is so strict that there are times when I have to live with unbearable break through pain for up to 8 hours. Is my pain under control? Yes, but I live with a pain level of 7-7.5 24/7/365. Without Subsys my pain would be unbearable."


"I have only been taking this pill for two weeks and I feel very emotional. My boyfriend and I been fighting ever since. I cry and get really angry fast. "


"I have found out that I cannot take Repreve before dinner because if I do I feel terrible, faint, hot, sweaty which leads to vomiting.  Apart from this I find there's a short time frame between taking the medication and it working and/or not working and suffering for 3-4 hours in unbearable pain where I cannot sit still or find any releaf.  I sleep well when it works however I have noticed my RLS starts up again around 8:30 am ish and again I get no releaf and its that bad that I cannot focus on anything else and its all consuming.  I'd love a fix for this.  (To be confined next entry.)"


"No real side effects except the loose stool. Seems to effect most everybody. I'm 70% clear now, was almost 99% clear for a time until my insurance co. decided it was going to cancel my script. Missed a few doses, Never got back to where I was before. Only missed 3-4 days till I got the script back. I'd say never miss a day."


"Age 63. I developed pneumonia from a respiratory infection passed on from my wife the school teacher.
Once a day Levaquin knocked out the pneumonia in 5 days and an x-ray on day 7 my lungs were clear.
On day 9 I developed tendonitis in my shoulder replacement that had been in place for 3 years.
I was prescribed a  high power NSAID by the orthopedic surgeon.  After 3 weeks. I turned out fine."


"I was previously on trazodone for sleep issues and it was ok but didn't always help.  My doctor put me on the much stronger Ambien CR. I took 12.5mg of this 5 hours ago and haven't slept at all. "


"I have had Mirena for 3 yrs. 6 weeks after having my 2nd baby it was cramping with placement and a little after but nothing real bad. I drove myself home but a few days later I was bleeding a lot and it had a mind of its own. I had to always keep pads and liners on. After 6 months the bleeding slowed a lot then finally went away. I love the Mirena it is not as bad as the pill and it works wonders but I still have to be careful because if my period does start I never know when it will end. I talked to my doctor, we are trying to plan for a cooper IUD without any hormone to see if it changes anything but no doubt I would recommend it to any women being a young mother of 2 kids it works wonders for me."


"I took Bactrim for a while now for bacteria of the hair follicles and it has helped a lot plus using dial soap. But every time I get boils it heals them. I don't have any side effects to the medicine. Every time I get this infection I have to take Bactrim because I can't take penicillin."


"I've suffered from migraines since I was a teen but as a adult they became unbearable. After the death of my mother going on 5 yrs this December and a year to the date then my grandmother my depression was at a high. I don't think is describable. My nerves and patience were all over the place my migraines had gotten to the point I had to take shots for the pain! I was rushed to the hospital one day for a headache that I felt was going to take my life the same as a headache did my mom. I had swelling on the brain I was put on three different combinations of meds out of the three I figured out the amitriptyline was the one that managed all my symptoms especially my headaches and later discovered my insomnia! To this day I still take it."


"I get stress migraines I take a Treximet and with in an hour or 2 my headache is gone. When I first started taking it I would feel the "elephant on my chest" feeling similar to the Imitrex. But after the first few times I don't get that feeling anymore. What I really like about it is, if I take one at bedtime not only does it cure my migraine but I sleep so good and I wake up feeling so relaxed. All my muscles in my neck, shoulders and back that were tight and stressed are released from the tension."


"I was diagnosed with Hep C in 95, but may have had it for many years prior. I was asymptomatic and decided not to do interferon or any of the other treatments after seeing the terrible side effects in people I knew.

When I heard about Horvani and at 61 years of age, I decided it was time. After bloodwork it was determined that with my Hep C type, Solvaldi and Daklinza were what I needed. I felt virtually no side effects and didn't miss a day of work. After one month my labs showed the disease to be undetectable in my blood. I was overjoyed that the Hep C was gone ( os so I thought). Unfortunately my labs after completion of the 12 weeks showed it had returned. My viral load is now 39."


"I have been a heavy drinker in the past, and decided to completely quit drinking about 6 weeks ago for a variety of reasons. I had never really been depressed up to this point, but maybe I was dealing with my depression through drinking all along. I digress. I slid into a depression. I could not put one foot in front of the other. Work performance, sex life, hobbies, and social skills all seemed to suffer. My family and friends (some pharmacists and nurses) urged me to try an SSRI and see if it made a difference. They assured me that depression was common in early sobriety and that I may need a boost to get back to living a fulfilling life. I was prescribed Lexapro 10mg 2 weeks ago and I can already tell the difference. Everyday gets better"


"Minimal side effects and was glad to begin to lose the weight gained with Olanzapine, which I had been taking before, and also wave goodbye to the severe sedating effects of Olanzapine too.

Started on 15mg and noticed my mood swings were more manageable. Then as they began to resurface a short while later (first severe depression then rapid cycling) all I was offered was higher doses of Abilify: 15, 20, 25 and have now been on 30mg for nearly 2 yrs. Abilify has not helped my mood swings at all and am now working with Dr to come off.

An overall low rating for Abilify to treat BPD as medications only manage the symptoms and not causes of BPD, I have since learned. It helps contain the symptoms for some, it just isn't for me."


"Pros: day one I was able to breathe again and the drainage / stuffiness went away. Added bonus is some recurring acne on the back of my head went away.

Cons: severe abdominal pain, sweating, and racing heart. I slept maybe 30 minutes that night."


"Zoloft has helped me a lot. I suffered from mild depression and mild anxiety for years. I'm a 38 yr old male. I requested Zoloft from the Dr. And I'm on the 50mg dose. It started working right away. I felt effects the first night. I was sick the next day but that was the only time. I had some euphoria during the first couple of weeks. Next to impossible to orgasim. I have zero anxiety it's amazing. Not as depressed but didn't fully take it away but really helped. It was the right choice for me. Highly recommended. I would make the same choice."


"Excellent medication usually works great have no complaints when used for depression only."


"6 weeks on Trulicity 1.5 injection and my continued previous metaformin 4 each day. My last injection left side I had blood on injecting and later purple  around that local site.
For the past 2 weeks I've had a sore inside the right floor of the nostril which is uncomfortable.
Initially I used to feel full all the time but now, I have a desire to eat more.
My weight has dropped considerably, but this morning has risen.
Generally my energy level has been better. My blood sugar is mostly 6.2 and lower. Half hour after food I note my sugar hasn't gone beyond 8 and after 2 hours I tested and found it was back to 6.7 or lower.
I am more actively engaged in doing chores. Metaformin I found myself doing stroking movement all the time."


"This has a been a wonder drug for me.  I have been taking it along with a low dose of Wellbutrin for 3 weeks and I don't think I have ever felt better in my life. I noticed an improvement within a few days. No problems sleeping."


"Took 2.5 mg for a year with not recognizing any side effect.
At annual checkup blood pressure was over 200--but I had just taken a bad fall and had big time bruises and a hematoma (excuse bad spelling) on hip.  Dr bumped up amlodipine to 10 mg.  Within 10 days noticed significant swelling of ankles and feet and experienced pain on the inside of legs (the entire length of the leg). Cut dose to 5 mg and pain gone next day, swelling reduced.  Two weeks on 5 mg and blood pressure 135/70.  Another week on 5 mg and 130/69.  Feet and ankles still somewhat swollen, frequent leg cramps every night.  Considering going back to 2.5 mg."


"This medication initially was very helpful in helping me get my urinary problems under control. During the first month of treatment, it caused extreme dry mouth and dry eyes. By week six,it caused heartburn and upset stomach. At first, I did not make the connection between the drug and my symptoms, but after thinking about it, the possibility of Vesicare being the culprit became very real to me.. I used this website to confirm my suspicions. I have decided to inform my doctor and curtail daily usage, less things get worse."


"Took the shot for three years and it was horrible. I started taking the depo shot for veey heavy bleesing. The firat shot worked amazing and stopped the bleeding after about ten minutes taking it. But it all went down hill from there. I would bleed for 2 1/2 months until it was time to take the shot again then I would stop for two weeks and it would start all over again. Now I have two kids and I tried the shot again since your body changes  every time you have a baby. Well nothing has changed so I called my OB office and am now switching to a different type of BC. I do not recommend this depo shot for anyone."


"I have been prone to uti's for years. I have been put on every antibiotic under the sun. For me, this is the antibiotic I would choose every time because it works and has minimal side effects. The only side effect I have experienced is a headache. I will take a headache any day over horrible bladder infection pain. Also, this antibiotic helps to clear up the infection within the first day of use, which is a plus for me so I am not in pain as long. (I have taken cipro, which made me throw up and cry, bactrum, didnt clear up my infection, and monurol which made me very sick as well.)

It is important to remember to make a "pill sandwich" with this antibiotic. You eat a full meal, take the pill, and then eat some snacks after the pill."


"I have Bipolar 2. Have been in a combination of Lithium and Pristiq for 5 years and it worked perfectly, however. In August I suffered a very rare side effect of pristiq know as RCVS which besically cause my cerebellum arteris to spasm resulting in two severe strokes. Thankfully I have recovered well but had to be taken off the pristiq immediately. As I couldn't take any my meds for risk of strokes reoccurring I was put on Lamotragine. So combine two mood stabiliser, one for mania and one for depression I am now almost back to what I was like prior to the strokes. Lamotragine has been a lifesaver!"


"Going in and out of depressed feelings weekly."


"My daughter suffered with a heavy flow and debilitating cramps. It felt powerless not to be able to help her. I took her to a Gyn doc and she was placed on this medication. After 2 months she was so much better. By the 3rd mth she had a allergic reaction and broke out in hives all over her arms that were itchy red circular spots. Her face broke out as well. I hope the next birth control pill works for her cramps as well as the rest of her. But for now this is not it..signed sad mom."


"This seemed to control my stomach discomfort. I don’t have typical reflux symptoms, but have been on PPIs (Nexium)for 5+ years because it helps control the pain in my stomach. I switched to Dexilant because I was still uncomfortable on Nexium.

Immediate side effects were mostly cramping. After being on Dexilant  for about 6 weeks, I started feeling brief, strange sensations all over my body. It felt like pin pricks, or a zing here or there in my arms, hands, legs, face, or scalp. Two weeks later those sensations have intensified. Instead of lasting a few seconds and going away or a while, numerous sensations occur again and again. I am scratching even though it doesn’t really itch. I stopped taking the drug as a result."


"This medicine has worked wonders on my chronic back pain. I have tried everything from Tramadol to Opana ER and for the price Roxicodone 30mg tops them all if taken as prescribed, and at the same time each day. The only downfall is that you must take the pills more frequently than say MS Contin or Oxycontin where you only need them every 12 hours. However that was my main problem with the Opana, Oxycontin, Etc., they didn't seem to last the full 12 hours as advertised. I was lucky if I got a good 8 hours from them."


"I have struggled with depression for most of my life, after a particularly bad few months I decided it was best to talk to my doctor about medication. One of my biggest issues was concentration, which is why I was put on Wellbutrin XL. It didn't do much for my inability to concentrate, but it did wonders for my energy levels and general mood. I did experience side effects, my hands would shake, my stomach would get bloated and gassy, I had more trouble falling asleep, sometimes had ringing in my ears, but most of these either disappeared completely after about a month and the others are very diminished. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because I ended up having to pair it with another antidepressant."


"So glad to hear other women have found relief from hot flashes using this medicine. I thought maybe it was in my head that I was getting some relief. Saw my gynecologist today and she would not prescribe it for me. She was not familiar with this medicine or that it helped hot flashes. Interesting! I found out about the medicine while using it for nerve pain, even my pain doctor was skeptical about it helping with menopause symptoms. The secret is out, there is help out there that is not hormones."


"Originally started as a means to treat cystic acne and alleviate period cramps. Anxiety runs in my family, but I've never had it severely until I started taking this birth control. It's been three months and a few days into the fourth pack, and I've had enough. I went from someone who's never broken down about last minute assignments to someone who cries everyday for no discernible reason and can't manage even the simplest classwork.

I also started off completely fine with my FWB, but now I've become dependent and paranoid even though he's one of my closest friends and I never had these issues before. It's like I'm a different person entirely, and I hate it."


"Good."


"I just got skyla put in a few hours ago. I cant comment on how well it works for me yet but what I can comment on was the insertion. IT WAS NOTHING. I got myself so scared due to reading reviews the night before going (dumbest idea ) and I was so nerve wracked from the horror stories i read. I took 2 advil before I went. She didn't numb me or anything and I'm on the 5th day of my period. All you feel is a slight cramping with insertion which if you've ever had period cramps it's nothing. On a scale of 1 to 10 I give the pain a 2 because it lasts for maybe 10 seconds I had my apointment at 1130 I was out by 1140. Hope this helps someone :) all I can say is everyone's different go by your expirience not others."


"I have had chronic pain from Spinal Stenosis  for over 25 years. Neck shoulders and lower back.  I was on Lyrica 150 mg twice a day a couple years ago & truthfully can not remember why I stopped taking it. Since the "war on pain meds" My Dr. ask me to try it again. I took for 2 weeks then I started getting blurred vision, confusion, memory loss, & I would be standing in a store and twice the husband had to catch me because I was just falling over. I felt sick inside, instead of my quality of life improving it went down hill.  I will never take this so called med again. I will live with the 10 to 15 pain level somehow if I have to spend the rest of my life just sitting still or in the bed. I also got to the point I was severely depressed.  Do NOT take this drug."


"Wanted to update what I last posted at the 3 week mark. I stopped taking it a month ago after being on it for 13 months and have not had acne since!!! Fingers crossed mine may be gone for good. Although the beginning was rough going onto this medication has been one of the best decisions i have ever made. just a heads up, this medication made me get travel/air sick which is not normal for me, so I would advise going on a break from it a few days prior to flying or a long car journey."


"I've been taking Tri-Previfem for a month now. On the second day of being on the pill I experienced constant nausea & stomach pain. When I got my period the cramping became severe almost unbearable & my period last for 2 weeks. This pill is not for me."


"way too much stimulant--increased heart rate and blood pressure immediately after taking one pill."


"Works great for my anxiety but I have bad cases of diarrhea. I take 1mg twice a day, also on Seroquel 400 mg."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I must be a little strange because I thought Suprep was not that bad.  This was my first colonoscopy so I don't have any prior experience to compare it to.  Everyone told me the prep was horrible.  I took the first dose at 7pm.  Smelled and tasted like grape.  I mixed with cold, cold water.  Drank the first dose in less than 2 mins followed by 2 16oz bottles of water within 20 mins.  Made 5 or so trips to the bathroom and went to sleep around 11pm.  2nd dose was at 4am.  I was really not looking forward to the 2nd dose.  I had a slight headache and I have to say that after I drank each dose I got slightly chilled.  But, once the pooping began the chills and headache went away."


"23 years of heartburn/acid refulx.  Dealt with it during the day, but took Zantac 350 nights a year before bed.  Slept on elevated bed or 8 pillows too.

Finally went to an gastro doc and he gave me samples of Dexilant.  I only take one every other day, even though prescribed for daily use.  Haven't had one episode of heartburn in 8 weeks now, and I sleep flat.  No side effects for me either, except a little weight gain because I can eat late at night!"


"This is such an effective and helpful med. I can't tell you how many times I'd been nauseous and almost immediately got rid of it with the disolvable version. It melts, I wait a few minutes and then it's gone normally."


"Read all the reviews & just dreaded my appointment.  However, good news, the taste is not as bad as previous preparations I had to drink that were thick and briny.  True that this is Very Sweet.  I mixed it with crystal light lemonade.  I used a staw to take large sips and then cut up a lemon to suck on in between sips to get rid of the aftertaste.  It worked great as I had no problem getting it down.  The problem is the (2) 16 oz bottles of water afterwards as you already feel bloated.  Again, I used a straw and the water quickly went down.  My advice is to sit on the toilet as you are drinking the water because it tends to go right through you.  I took first prep at 5pm and it started to work within 20 minutes.  2nd prep due at 3am."


"I am a 60 year old woman who seemed to be depressed all the time.

I was always depressed and crying, now I never get depressed and seldom do I cry and things that bothered me, they don't affect me much now, this has been a Godsend for me !"


"Neurontin has been a life saver for me. I've been taking it for 8 years since my first time I was in a drug rehab center. My doctor started giving me neurontin as a mood stabilizer and said that it helps with opioid and heroin withdrawal symptoms. And he was absolutely right. I have been on so many medications and neurontin is definitely the best med I have taken for my symptoms. I recommend this to anyone who has the problem tht I do."


"Made my cough worst."


"It will do nothing negative. Give it a try to enjoy life.  Life is short. Don't take the burden of social anxiety and panic attacks for your whole life. If you still feel terrible when taking Paxil use inderal as well and you will see an improvement in life. My score for Paxil CR is 9/10 in just  days.  PS if you ignore this illness it will give you IBS, high BP, anxiety, messes with career goals, gives heart problems, sleep problems, low energy, you need short naps, always low confidence and so on.  I avoided medicines from age18 to 28 years and now finally I took the step for paxil. Stay blessed ...."


"I ran out of my medicine for about 5 days.  I started getting these extremely strange noises in my head,  something like the noise a squirrel makes or an electrical static noise.  As soon as I started back on my pills it went away.  Today I didn't take my medicine on time,  8 hours later I took it, but the noise reminded me.  Someone please explain this to me."


"Took this for 2 1/2 months (generic version). Fungus improved somewhat however the side effects of weight gain, water retention, diarrhea and stomach pain were not worth it. The side effects increased the longer I was on the medication. I take nothing else and there were no other changes or health issues so I know 100% this medication was the culprit."


"I am a 30 year old female and I have high blood pressure (and tachycardia). Approximately 20 minutes or so after I would take my dose of Lopressor, I would get symptoms similar to a panic attack. Extreme hot flash and rapid heartbeat (more rapid than my usual... my pulse rate is usually around 100-105 as it is.) When I told my doctor, he told me to quit taking the Lopressor and then he put me on another high blood pressure medicine. I only took Lopressor for a few days, because of the side effects, so I cannot comment on it's effectiveness in blood pressure reduction."


"I suffered from insomnia for over 10 years. I tried everything under the sun from behavioral modification to herbal supplements to prescription drugs. I started 7.5 mg of Remeron and 7.5 mg of Restoril 5 months ago and I have never slept better. I am so thankful to have found these medications. The first few days I was a bit dizzy and disoriented. And, yes, I have the 10 lb weight gain but that is slowly coming off with proper diet and exercise. This medication literally saved my life."


"I've suffered 15  years with incontinence. This medication has changed my life."


"I got the birth control about three years ago, I am set to have it removed this year. It has worked wonderful as far as preventing pregnancy. I have gained weight but I also work a desk job so it goes hand in hand. My periods are terrible I have endometriosis which makes it very painful to have periods. I had a few but after the first year they stopped. I have had only spotting once or twice in three years. The negatives are lower sex drive, acne on the arm by the injection site, hair growing in places it had not before ( my chin). I am 24 and this is effective, it does effect everyone differently.  I love it but it does have a lot of side effects, but I would rather live with the side effects than being pregnant or painful periods"


"This is truly a cure all!  As long as it's taken the right way and responsibly I see no problem with that whatsoever."


"I have heard all kinds of bad things about Seroquel but to me this medicine has saved my life. I was diagnosed with cyclothymia with racing thoughts and extreme hypo-manic phases followed by intense depression. Not to mention I would get so paranoid sometimes that I couldn't leave the house. I had tried everything including lithium but then I went to a new doctor. She said I could try Seroquel XR but I probably wouldn't like feeling sedated. I said sedated? fine! The funny thing is that I have had more energy but it is calm positive energy. I made a huge turn around and life is back on track. I thought I had ADHD as well but now I have great concentration, no anxiety, and can sit still for hours. I highly recommend if your symptoms sound like mine."


"helped a bit"


"I've been taking Latuda 40mg once a day in the evening  for 1 month for BiPolar.  I had been on various meds throughout my life for depression started when I had postpartum with both my children.  I am 45 now and my children are 17/14. I was on was Lexapro for depressrion for quite sometime that seems to run its course with me. Oh was diagnosed with MS in 1992 so add that piece to the puzzel.As far as Latuda,  I have mixed feelings. It seems to help me with focus and cognitive deficiencies, which I could be MS related.  Depression is there but not as it was, but I still cry and at times stay in my head too long.  I seem to be more agitated with my children.  Ativan helps with Anxiety when needed. I will be seeing my psych tomorrow to discuss."


"Have had IBD for years,  got relief after just 3 doses.

The disease has had me housebound for a year because I never knew when I was going to have an accident.  Had no control at all.  Am hoping this will be the solution and I can have a normal life."


"Cramps woke me up. Took 500 mg of Naproxen because I was out of advil. It worked in 25 minutes to eliminate all pain."


"Awful anxiety and depression. 25 years. Can't count the "new and (therefore) better" SSRI drugs I tried.  On Parnate, I noticed a tremendous improvement in 2 to 3 weeks.  And it kept getting better!  Depression and anxiety wiped away, not embarrassed to be myself anymore, social, enjoying life!

Dietary restrictions are so miniscule as to be laughable. And no red wine? Chocolate?  Hah!  90% of the things they tell you not to eat are bogus or unproblematic nowadays.

SSRIs CAN'T RAISE SEROTONIN LEVELS anywhere near what an MAOI is capable of. And the Dopamine increase may be what has helped my energy and joy for life again. Severe and treatment resistant?  Google Ken Gillman and start living."


"I am 5'10 & weighed 236lb. Before getting on pill Dr checked all blood work, an EKG & checked urine. I had no health problems besides being overweight so I was a good candidate. I was on this for 5 months & lost 40 lbs. No side effects except constant thirst. I had to see Dr once a month for blood pressure readings which were all normal. After the pill I kept losing from working out & now I am where my BMI should be. I keep reading ppls experiences & they say how much they lost, then gained it all back & are on the pill again. This pill is a miracle pill in that it teaches you how to eat again. If you don't change your eating habits drastically & work out regularly you will gain all the weight back. Use this pill as a 2nd chance at life!"


"I was on Loestrin 24 for 3 months, and noticed a lot more moodiness and irritability, so they put me on Yaz, and immediately I felt better. I have much more energy. I feel better, no bloating, and I'm just generally happy. Much more like I was before I began birth control. I love it."


"This stuff doesn't work!!!"


"I had Skyla inserted three days ago, and I made the terrible mistake of reading other women's horror stories of insertion!! I am 17 have not had any children. It was really not too bad. It felt like moderate to severe menstrual cramps, which continued from time of insertion (9:45am) to about 5:00pm, as well as very heavy bleeding. I had it inserted while on my period so that my cervical plug was open, I did not take the cervical opening medicine that some are given. I was very nervous after reading how painful it was for some women. I highly recommend not reading up so much on the experience. Yes it is uncomfortable and painful, but nothing unbearable. Good luck to anyone who gets Skyla in the future!"