"The same doseage taken at the same time each day works sometimes and not others. Not reliable."


"After trying multiple different antidepressants (such as, Prozac and Celexa) I was finally put on Effexor. As far as it treating my depression and anxiety, it has helped enormously. BUT the side effects are unreal. Even after a day of missing my 150mg dosage I will experience brain "zaps" or brain "shivers". It is an annoying and scary sensation. I have experienced extreme drowsiness, and yet no weight gain."


"I am 50  male and have had issues with Rosacea on and off for the past 5 years. I have tried many different products to try and control the redness that Rosacea causes to my face but none had any lasting effect until I tried Mirvaso. This product is Excellent as it clears my redness within 15-20 mins. I have used it for the past 6 months and I have to say it works miracles for me. As I travel a lot I make sure I always bring a tube with me. I understand that different products work differently on different people and I am sorry to hear that this product might not work for everyone but for me when anyone says they have a problem with Rosacea I highly recommend this product. It's Fantastic!"


"I was diagnosed with Psoriasis on my knee by my dermatologist almsot 7 years ago, and he prescribed Cordran tape for me.  It took about 10 months or so, but the spreading of the psoriasis (caused by me itching at it while I was sleeping) stopped and my skin healed.  I no longer use Cordran tape, as now the only symptom I ever have is a slight itchy feeling every once in a while.  This stuff is great!"


"I had been experiencing daily migraines for a couple of years. I had tried many things and then my rheumatologist put me on Nortriptyline. Within about 4 weeks the headaches were completely gone and I had my life back. I have been taking it for over 6 months now and haven't had one headache. Nortriptyline saved my sanity and made me think clearer than I had for years. I will not be stopping this any time soon."


"The Mylar patches are HORRIBLE!!! They don't stick and thus they don't relieve the pain.  New insurance forced me to switch to the Mylar brand. . I will switch back to Actavis brand. They work perfectly. But the insurance coverage is not as good"


"Love this new pill!  Less side effects than Viagra and Cialis, last twice as long as Viagra and start in as little as 15 minutes.  I've used Viagra as well as Cialis and Stendra is better in all aspects hands down!"


"Unfortunately I get UTI's more often than I should.  I have taken a 10 day prescription of Cipro, 500mg every 12 hours for a bad UTI, and I couldn't get past 5 days of it.  I was just prescribed Cipro, one 500mg pill (because my doctor believed that this medications side effects were too common and powerful).  Within 24 hours, my UTI symptoms cleared up BUT, in the past two nights, I have barely slept.  I have bad stomach cramping and diarrhea.  And headaches.  Not fun to say the least.  It will do a good job knocking out the infection, but the side effects are just crappy.  I also learned that with this medication, some times less is more."


"I started this when I was 27 years old, diagnosed as ADHD. I have had problems my entire life with struggling to stay awake (in general), excessive daydreaming, and socializing. This medicine turned my life around. Not only was I able to stop daydreaming, finish a task and make a list (for the first time ever), I felt more confident carrying on group conversations. I also lost a lot of weight, which I did need to do."


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"I have been taking Arthrotec for two days now. I feel a lot better. Today I can walk, stand up and sit. The only problem is it makes me feel hungry all day. Its like I haven't eaten even though I did 10 minutes ago."


"OMG! It burns so bad! It’s the worst product ever. Usually go to the doctor but my pH was off due to soap and felt this would be easier and save me some time. DON’T do it! NOW have to go to urgent care and trying to figure out how to push this out of me. It hurts so bad."


"I've smoked since I was10 years of age. I've tried to quit numerous times nothing worked. After 50  years of smoking I asked my Doctor about Chantix. Well I said I would try it. I started Chantix on May 11, 2014, I smoked my last cigarette on May 11,2014 and to this date I have no desire to smoke again. YES I'LL SAY IT WORKS...!"


"I've only had one shot so far, but it has now been almost two months since I got the shot. I heard good things about this shot, and I was hoping it would take care of my really severe cramps! I skipped my period the month after I got the shot, but then the month after that, it came back. I would say my period is a lot lighter now, but it has lasted twice as long as it normally does. My cramps have been better, as they are now tolerable. But, they are still there. I have noticed a really big change in mood swings and emotions. I get in cranky moods WAY more often. At least once a day. I also have noticed that I cry super easily now, even over little things. Again though, it has only been two months. Maybe things will start to get better."


"I was prescribed this drug for an ear and sinus infection. Within an hour of the first dose, I got a bitter taste on my tongue. But not just on what you think as your tongue. I can also taste it halfway down my throat. It's so bad I have to constantly chew gum, eat, or drink something strongly flavored. It also keeps me awake at night. I have to keep gum in my mouth, which I press flat and smush to the roof of my mouth.

After five days and four nights, I finally cried uncle and called my doctor, who told me to discontinue the medicine. Unfortunately, the taste persists, and I've now got burning pain in my esophagus. The good news is my ear/sinus infections are better, but clindamycin is going on my allergy list. I'll never take it again."


"This works great for my daughter who would daydream and often get "stuck" in negative thought patterns like "I can't do it.""


"I've been on this BC for about 6 mo. It's done it's job as for not allowing pregnancy, so I give it a 4. But for the first 2 weeks I was on it I was so sick- waking up at night drenched in sweat, lower back pain, cramps, no appetite, my face broke out, you name it... Now I only have cramps off and on, bloated, my period is lighter but I have been depressed for at least 2 moonth my appetite goes from nothing at all to wanting to eat everything. I have NEVER cried this much in my entire life. Also I will get headaches for a week to 2 weeks straight which has never happened to me.
Everyone's body is different, this pill might do great things for you but it has not worked well with my body."


"Hi all! I'm diagnosed with PTSD and bipolar type 1. After my most recent manic episode I crashed into the worst depression and extreme anxiety I've ever experienced. I was tried on the usual antipsychotics and had dangerous side effects from all of them except Seroquel. For years and years I've had extreme insomnia. I was started on Seroquel (300mg) for sleep about 6 months and it was immediately effective. I love being able to sleep, but I'm sleeping 10  hours. I'd like to try to cut back a little and see if I can get to 8-9 hrs/night. My psychiatrist tells me I'm not just taking it for sleep, but for the bipolar itself. I'm still not back to my usual self due to lack of interest in anything. Hopefully I'll soon be better!"


"Was put on this because of PCOS, did exactly what it was supposed to do.  Got my period exactly every 28 days, no major side effects except for weight gain (part of which I blame for starting college at the same time).  Didn't gain weight at first, then I gained 10-15lbs, and overall I gained 35-40lbs.  It wasn't easy to lose the weight on this either, even with diet and regular exercise."


"I'm diagnosed bipolar, depression and adhd.

Vyvanse 20mg

- Started: started three days ago

- Purpose: to aid in energy and focus to help me breakthrough crippling apathy

- Impact: So far Vyvanse has been very effective at helping me to return to more normal functioning. Its impact on my mood has been mixed, although I can now do things which is nice, underneath there is still a layer of boredom.

- Side Effects: Mild and fleeting anxiety about three hours after taking and again as it wears off in the evening

- Future: Very effective, I hope to increase my dose to 30mg and stay there. I think that would be the ideal dose for aiding me in breaking through my boredom."


"Chronic sinus and ear drainage"


"My son suffered from allergies for years. I tried allergy shots, Benadryl and every pill in the market. Nothing work. The only pill that helped him was Benadryl but he will get very sleepy. I started using Nasacort and he hasn't had allergies for over 6 months! I am so happy! Great product !"


"I've been on this pill for a little more than 2 years (can't remember exactly when I started it). Only birth control I have ever used and I have no problems with it what so ever. No mood swings, no weight gain, no increased acne, and so light of periods that I only need a liner which lasts for 2 to 4 days. My sex drive is the same as it was before the pill and I haven't had a single pregnancy scare which is great because I've had unprotected sex with my boyfriend the entire time I've been on the pill. I of course take the pill like you are suppose to (every day at the same time) other than not bothering with the sugar pills. I recommend to try it for few months because when I first began the pill I had nausea but it stopped after few months"


"The rexulti worked great for me. My random crying stopped and my mood lifted. I plan to stay on this med. It worked really great. "


"I've been on this pill for about 10 months now. The first 6 months for me were horrible. Constant nausea from the time I woke up until I went to sleep.  This was my last hope, I have been on Loestrin fe, Microgestin, NuvaRing and every one of them gave me constant yeast infections. I'd get rid of one and within a week I'd have another. So after this birth control, I was going to give up, but I wanted to be sure. Now, I'm great. Haven't gained any weight at all, my boobs haven't gotten any bigger which sucks (32A...yea, I know), I don't have nausea anymore. And it's free on my insurance."


"After starting on Victoza 3 weeks ago I have lost 12 pounds and fasting levels are at about 90 each morning. Side effects went away in a couple days, but my doctor had me stay on 0.6 for 10 days to let my body get used to it. I'm on 1.2 now and not losing weight as fast, but am learning to eat small amounts. It doesn't take much to feel full. Good medicine as far as I'm concerned."


". I'm currently 15 yrs old and and this is the second add/adhd meds I've been on. In highschool I feel that it's very important to succeed. Due to me going untreated for my entire childhood, I dropped out. I'm back in school now and it's been 2 years. If it gets to the point where you want to drop out I suggest add medication. But if you have a 3-10 year old I highly don't suggest it. When my brother was 4-7/8 he was on it. He would always try to kill me and my mother. He would hurt animals and kids at school. He was quiet and had no emotion or expression. Tried to kill himself many times. To this day he is now 18 and 5'8 when he is supposed to be over 6ft because our genes. Highly do not recommend unless this is the last resort for a child"


"I've been on this pill for 3 months and 5 days and I want to die. My moderate acne has gotten worse. So bad that get big cystic pimples all over. I also have a bunch of white heads and my forehead is bumpy. My anger is out the roof and the first 2 months my boobs felt like they were going to fall off. I'm willing to stick it out to the 5th month but if not I will be getting off this pill"


"I've been on Belviq for 4 months and have lost 37 lbs. I eat what I want but I eat so much less of it now. At Thanksgiving and Christmas I could barely finish the small portions on my plate!  My only side effect has been dry mouth so I drink more water. Win - Win. My only concern is what will happen when I eventually go off the medicine."


"It's been three days now that i have been on diethylpropion 75mg. Taking it in the morning around 10. I felt it working thirty mins later. I was up, ready to go and get the day started to concur my goal. I can already see/feel a difference. I've tried everything. Worked out and ate right for 2 months and I got nothing. Was on a fast for two weeks. Not encouraging. For something to impress me in only thirty mins in taking the product, is sold in my opinion. I feel this product will finally give me the success in reaching my goal to lose weight."


"Makes me feel very sleepy and spaced out but really helps with the pain. Also have an increase in appetite. Had total knee replacement three months ago and have a lot of post operative nerve pain that tramadol didn't touch. After many sleepless nights it has been a God send and have had my first night of more than three hours sleep since I had the operation."


"I have been taking Neurontin now for 2 years for nerve pain associated with paralysis if my right leg. I now take 300mg 3 times a day and honestly don't think it does anything at all. I also take 30mg of morphine 3 times a day not to mention a handful of muscle relaxers as needed. If you truly have pain the only thing that works is oxycontin combined with morphine. My advice is to take care of your body and 2 stay off of 4 wheelers that run over 100mph because when you crash you will brake and end up with a crappy life like mine."


"I've been on reclipsen for about a month now. I started taking it to regulate my period and as a form of birth control. Seems to be doing the job, no pregnancy scares so far. I did notice severe mood swings before my period started, but not sure if that was due to things going on in life or the pill. Other than mood swings no negative side effects. Would recomend"


"I was diagnosed 15 years ago with fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome and chronic migraines.  I have been through ALL the muscle relaxants and pain medicines - including narcotics - and never experienced any addiction or withdrawals.  I finally found a combination of Tramadol and Soma that allows me to be marginally functional, and now I can't get my doctors to continue the Soma!  They want me to try all the other muscle relaxants that DON'T work again!  SO FRUSTRATING! Now I'm unable to work or even maintain my home.  This is what you get when the  government controls your healthcare."


"Took Zoloft for ~5 months. No side effects except sexual dysfunction. I didn't feel much better or happier and it made me feel really drowsy."


"I've been on Belviq for 5 months (including 5 weeks of travel surrounded by very yummy foods) and I've lost 25 pounds. This is NOT a quick fix!  You still need to monitor your calorie intake and you still need to exercise. I'd been around 200 pounds for the last 15 years and even with lots of regular exercise I was never able to lose weight. For me, Belviq just gives me the ability to pause and think about what I'm eating. It's not going to eliminate the desire for a cupcake if it's sitting right in front of you, but it will make it easier to walk away.  I'll stay on it for a while and see if I can lose another 10 pounds. Good luck!"


"Taking for three weeks. Lowered the bottom number of my blood
pressure almost too low. Average now is 116/63. Caused some dizziness, light-headed and little shortness of breath. Slowed
pulse down also. Good medicine but don't want dizziness. "


"Im so happy I'm not alone here with saying this pill is absolutely awful. I've always had ok skin, but I get bad cystic acne, and got on this pill for this main issue. I've had bad stomach issues, but thats another story- I just wanted my face cleared up. I cry over how bad my face has gotten in the month I've been on this pill. My doctor told me it would take 3 weeks to work, yet told me 3 whole packs (3 months) a different time. I wish I never got on this. I was on Yaz for a month and it did wonders for my face, but made me incredibly nauseous. I'd rather go back to that in all honesty. Wish I read these reviews sooner. Don't go on this pill if you are looking to clear up acne, I'm worried about going off it now, what it'll do to my skin"


"I have IBS mixed. Alternating constipation& overflow diahrrea. My dr gave me 145mg of Linzess to take 30min before dinner. Nothing but gas. Then she said take it with dinner. 2 hrs later I had diahrrea a few times the first week. Then I  got terrible stomach cramps a few hours later. I would go but it was hard to pass, & a lot. The next couple days I would have the same stomach pain, have hard stools but then diahrrea right after. I was all over the place. I told my dr & she gave me 245mg & 30min before dinner. It's been a few days & I think my body is still adjusting bc I did have D. But I've had many normal BM! I feel it coming after I eat or wake up & go like normal! No belly pain,bloating, or rumbling. I hope i am finally stabilized!"


"I took this 10 years ago to help with depression and anxiety through a divorce in 2006. It helped... I got better.... I stopped taking it.  This year has been difficult and after car accident I am nervous,  anxious and very irritable along with depression and  hopelessness.  I just started taking again with just 10mg and can already tell a difference.. However due to no sleep Dr put me on a sleeping pill as well so I can't tell if the Lexapro is adding to the sleep aid for my sleeping."


"Thank goodness for this medication.  I only wish I had started it earlier, before my GAD, low confidence, and suspicions hurt my marriage.  This medicine helps, even though all the therapy in the world did not touch my feelings.  I started with 5mg and felt a little improvement right away.  Went to 10mg after a particularly bad day and what a relief.  Side effects are minor so far."


"Day 3 here! First day felt completely normal, yesterday kicked my butt! About 6 hours after my dose I felt super light headed and queasy for about 3 hours. Other than that I'm pretty hopeful and excited to see how well it works for me with diet and exercise. Some of the reviews I've read and seen are discouraging but I'm staying strong!"


Atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine

"Excellent for irritable bowel syndrome symptoms like gas and general stomach malaise. Works fast but is expensive!"


"So far Gabapentin is working well.  It took about a month and a quick round of Prednisone for it to kick in but I am noticing a marked decrease in the pain. Effexor and Trazodone combined with it has been effective."


"i believe it was working for all my problems, including fibromyalgia, anxiety, and depression. However the side effects out weighed the benefits."


"I was prescribed Belviq because I have multiple health issues rooted in obesity. The first couple weeks were dramatic, lost about ten pounds, which I presume must have been water weight, as it does eliminate excess sugar through urine excretion. I was still drinking adequate water (1-2quarts/day) to stay hydrated, but night time leg cramps interrupted my sleep up to 3x per night. Also was eating less, but weight loss plateaued after the first month. Another side effect that forced me to stop Belviq was the brain fog after taking a couple weeks. I could not complete a thought, much less stay organized like I needed to be for work. I was also pretty tired most of the time. Not worth it."


"I hate this birth control I have been bleeding for thirty some days and I haven't stopped I feel so sick and the mood swings the weight gain is horrible."


"I got this in about February it's now May this birth control is by far the best! No weight gain! Like I've had with implanon or the shot. The cramps hurt at first but nothing ibuprofen can't take care of. And it's non hormonal and I'm a crazy lady when hormones are added to my body. Best birth control yet!!!!! You Must try!!!"


"This birth control has made my life a LIVING HELL for the last 7 months. Nonstop periods lasting 3-6 weeks. Relationship was going to far downhill due to my mood swings and depression. I can't say enough bad things about this. Gained 13 pounds, and have acne. Even when I don't eat a lot I still am bloated. Self esteem is at its all time low. I don't wish this on my worst enemy."


"My daughter has been on this drug for a month and she has been focusing a lot better on homework and her behavior has improved. I am currently trying to figure out what to do because it helps her a lot but also causes diarrhea sometimes."


"I'm currently in college and from only a year being on this medicine I have seen a noticeable difference in my ability to focus. My grades have gone from almost all C's to almost all A's. Highly recommended!"


"This drug has made me feel like I am dying. I emailed Doc and they just told me to make another appointment. Very ill..
Many symptoms,, feel nauseated, very weak. muscles ache. head aches. Can breathe good and have a ithcy cough.
Just plain sick

I dropped my glutens reduced my sodium and cholesterol drastically. Ready to end these drug.
been 1 week today."


"From reading the reviews on this page, it sounds as Epiduo only works for some. Been suffering from Acne for 15 years and after 1 day using this, i saw the change. Now its only been 5 days of using this and its cleared up significantly. If it doesn't work for you, go back to your GP for another cream.

Only down side, it stings and burns!"


"This medicine has been wonderful for me.  I have bad arthritis in numerous joints.  I just take one tablet with food in the morning (75mg/day) and it makes all the difference in the world.  I have not experienced any side effects yet and have been taking this medicine for about 9 months."


"I have taken this birth control for several years now and I've never been happier. I do not get my period while I am on this pill, like at all. Not even a spot. I thought that was something to be worried about so I spoke to my gyno, and he assured me that it's normal for some women to not get their period at all while on lo lo. I didn't gain weight, I didn't get acne, and I didn't have emotional issues. The only side effect I've experienced is once a month my libido increases like anything for 2 days!!  That's it."


"I have had trouble with finding the right birth control in the past. I tried pills, Nuvaring, Intrauterine devices, Depo Provera shots, but all of those gave me side effects...mainly weight gain, headaches, feeling sluggish, slipping out of place, inconvenience, etc. My doctor recommended the Nexplanon and I love it. It's so convenient and no worries for 3 years. I've had it for 9 months now. there was a bruise where they inserted it in my arm and it was a bit sore for about 3 days. A week after getting the birth control, I got my period which lasted 8 days. The following month my period was only 5 days, with some spotting in between periods. Then after the third month I got a light period. Spotting stopped in between periods. Now I have been period free for 6 months."


"Took 30 mg Actos for 8 or so months was very happy with it at first. It did lower my numbers but...I had so many bad side effects. Weight gain, chronic fatigue, swelling, urgent need to urinate, watery eyes, and pain. I could barley get up my steps. I stopped taking this medicine myself and I feel as if I have been raised from the dead. "


"I'm an African American female  20 yr old female & I've had acne since high school.Recently , this summer , I was prescribed the doxycycline 150mg to take once a day . Originally , the summer before I was prescribed another formula of doxycycline , to take twice daily . I took two pills at once by accident and about 45 minutes later , I threw up. Even though , I didn't take the correct dose , I could still tell this pill was not going to sit well in my stomach . The formula (150mg) I am taking now is much better. It was a struggle hanging in there for the first month because my body had to get used to it . But I did . I advice to eat with food or on a full stomach. Hang in there. I'm waiting on my second refill . Definetly see results ."


"I went through a horrific bout of anxiety right around the holidays. It was so bad that I would wake up with my whole body shaking afraid to start the day. I still think that set-back was caused by my doctor trying to switch me to Zoloft from Effexor. At any rate, after many calls and visits, my doctor finally switched me back to Effexor and gave me Zyprexa. He was pretty clear that this would not be a maintenance medicine, since it causes weight gain and other side effects. Well, it did it's job well. Definitely calmed my nerves and made me feel somewhat human again. I also take Klonopin which also helps, but is not as effective. Looking forward someday to being off all this medicine, but desperate times, call for desperate measures."


"Did experience slight burning for about an hour but after that I was able to get a good night's rest, this is the day after I've taken it and other than the discharge everything is fine. Make sure to wear a pad or panty liner. Very happy with this product, I bought the CVS brand for 1 day."


"I began birth control around 6months ago, before starting I had absolutely no problems with my skin. The first pill I tried was Cilest which I stuck out for 4 months- awful!! My face was covered in painful lumps/acne, I waited it out as recommended for 3 months but no improvements, it only got worse. I went back to the doctos and he gave me Yasmin which I have been on it for 2 months, I have noticed such an improvement in my skin- especially my chin area which was the worst affected. I can't say it's perfect my forehead is still angry and I have marks from where the huge lumps were but after only 2 months I can't complain! Definitely recommend to try for anyone who reacted badly to an older harsher pill's"


"I was on Cymbalta for about 6 months and it did seem to help my mood and neuropathic pain."


"Took 500mg 3 times per day for 14 days to treat a c. diff infection. Within the 1st week the side effects kicked in. Horrible taste in my mouth 24/7 then followed by constant nausea, loss of appetite. I was so nauseous by the end that I couldn't get off the couch. Took it with meals, and I haven't had an alcoholic drink in 3 yrs. Chewed gum all the time to deal with the taste. Horrible side effects, but very effective. Was feeling normal again within a few days of starting it."


"I am 24 and my boyfriend and I had a little crazy weekend. I took plan B on third day. One week and 1 day later I have my period. Thank Goodness."


"This medicine has the worst side effects. If ever needing treatment again the gel will be the only option. No matter if you eat with, before, or after taking medication it makes you feel absolutely horrible. I also believe it overrides your birth control if you're on it cycle came early. Nauseous daily, tired daily, apetitite loss for sure indescribable taste left in mouth just all around a horrible experience.  7days of pure suffering."


"Levaquin started relieving symptoms in about three days, but developed terrible red, itchy skin rash after a morning outside. The rash covered me head to toe within two days with little red spots that then blistered and peeled. It was very uncomfortable and over the counter ointments didn't ease it."


"This medicine made my symptoms so much worse! Hallucinations became worse, everything was just so amplified on this drug. I would not recommend to anyone!"


"Took 2 pills around 7 pm at night and awoke at 6 am next morning with light cramping which intensified. I had 2 normal bowel movements followed by 4 or 5 progressively looser movements. However by this time I had developed intense cramping and severe nausea. I vomited 5 times till there was only yellow bile which burned my stomach and oesphagus but I continued to dry heave with nothing coming. The nausea was severe. Worst of my life. Gas, bloating and late night cramps have continued for 2 days after taking this drug. Effective - yes gentle - not at all, and for me not worth the lingering discomfort. Will not take again."


"I have tried several medications for my peripheral neuropathy and Percocet is the only thing that has helped. It has been a life saver. While I do still have pain it has greatly reduced the pain and given me my life back. Not only has it helped me with my pain but as I've seen others say it has also done wonders for my mood. It has also made it possible for me to get some sleep at night without waking constantly in pain. Most of the other medications I have tried have had really bad side effects and I have none with the Percocet except some mild drowsiness but nothing severe and that is actually a good thing when I need help sleeping at night."


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"It was $80 co-pay but worked well for me with only five 8-oz cups of water in the evening and three in the morning.  I wouldn't be able to drink a gallon of alternative medication with gastritis.
Important to follow instructions and mix the powder with water for at least 2-3 minutes, otherwise you will have nausea. It becomes warm when mixed.  Set multiple alarms/look at the clock to drink water in recommend intervals.  You will likely get an irritation of your butt from flushing out.  Be prepared with Vaseline/A&D ointment and warm water baths to relieve the symptoms.  I scheduled the appointment for 12:30 pm which was the latest available to avoid getting up at night as you need a few hours for your morning doze to finish working."


"I am 49 years old, I have had cool sore break-outs since the age of 12.  I am here to tell u Valtrex is a life saver for me.  It has taught me to be prepared for the worst in me.  I am a very active person for the most part, but when I start to feel over anxious, too hot or out in the sun too long I tend to feel the sting on my upper right lip or right nostril and before u know it the blister has started, just like superman to the rescue "valacyclovir is applied immediately and my life goes on.  By the way, I refuse to pay more when this generic brand has the exact same ingredient as the brand name. I have to use both the external and internal.  They both work right away.  Thanks to Valtrex and Doctors who prescribe it."


"I love the Nuvaring. I am skeptical if I've gained weight from it though and my sex drive did decrease."


"I find that Soma helps calm my nerves down and helps with my
arthritis pain. I believe it lowers my blood pressure as well. Drinking can be very dangerous with this medication."


"I was on this medication at 0.5mg twice a day. Was only on it for a month and a half I gained 20 pounds I was hungry all the time and it raised my prolactin levels so high I started to lactate. This drug made me feel like a zombie I couldn't concentrate or had any desire for anything in like. I stopped taking this drug for only five days now and already I am starting to loose weight and feel some what normal again. Trying to try other methods to control my disorder without having to rely on drugs"


"A few years back I was hospitalized with a bowel obstruction. Once I left the hospital, my bowel movements have been irregular.  I couldn't make a movement in over 3 weeks. I was force to take stool softeners (which never worked) and Dulcalax laxatives (which did worked but I became constipated after it wore off) I went to the doctor and they suggest I try Miralax. I gave it a try, when 1 day past, it only gave me gas. 2nd day past, more gas. On the 3rd day with Miralax, I was able to have a bowel movement. I was very happy because, when I take Dulcolax I had cramps and had to have the toilet on standby all day. Miralax was a painless soft stool which relieved pressure of constipation.  And I started having regular movements."


"I have tried Synthroid 150mcg, felt sick and muscle pain for 4-5 years until I tried Nature-Throid.  I am living a totally different life since Nature-Throid."


"Best medication to help me sleep at night and also help the pain I have Osteoarthritis, and it works wonders. I think I need higher dose, but will ask dr. for that."


"I started taking AcipHex a while ago for GERD. It is working quite well. What interests me is that all of a sudden the plantar warts on my feet that I have struggled with for years are retreating rapidly, with no new sign of spreading. I have heard that Cimetidine (Tagamet) is sometimes prescribed for warts. "


"I have had HIV/AIDS for over 30 years. Needless to say that chronic fatigue has always been one of my biggest obstacles. I found this drug through an interview done by Diane Sawyer a few years back (referred to as its original name Provigil).  I started Nuvigil/Armodafinil 200 mg soon after. My world went from black & white to living color. I was even able to have a late afternoon lie down for 30 minutes to an hour and wake up feeling great again. No feelings of speediness or anxiety. At first I started  with the Armodafinil 200 mg but then went down to 150 mg because I did notice a slight tendency to a bit more aggressive later in the day or early evening after a few months use. After going down to 150mg it evened out and felt great."


"It didn't work for me.  It gave me opposite effect.  It would me up and left me wide eyed alert awake.  But no other sleeping pills work either.  Most wind me up and make me antsy."


"I began taking Contrave near the end of April 2016.  95 days later, I have lost 35 pounds.  That is .368 lb per day!

I've had zero side effects.  All I notice is a drastically decreased appetite.  I am combining some exercise, averaging 10k steps a day according to my fitbit.  I am eating much smaller portions of healthier food than I ate before starting Contrave, which is also helping.

I have a follow up doctors appointment in early August where I'm very confident my doctor will tell me to stop taking cholesterol medication.

I feel great, and am looking better each day.  I hope you have great results like I have if you decide to try.  I will continue for another two or three months, and will then be at my goal of losing 57 lbs"


"If you are taking this product use it as A. Last resort and B. Take only one pill and if you do not get the desired effect then take another.
I have severe constipation and when I take one pill I will pass the hard stool and a little more, but will not have diarrhea.
If I take more than one then I will have severe cramping and I will have diarrhea after passing the hard stool.
For me it takes anywhere from 3-6 hours to kick in and from the point where I start the bm it will last up to 5 hours. I usually clean out my bowel before that point but the cramps continue. If the pain is really bad I will actually take peptobismol or tums for my stomach pain."


"I tried this pill for 6 months and have tried other low dose pills in the past, I sm 33 now. It did NOT stop my period and actually made me spot for weeks at a time with awful bloating and some weight gain. I finally gave up and tried natural products. Womb Sweep from Petalwise nearly saved my life. My periods aren't gone but come with zero cramps/mood swings and more regularity. Not doing pharmaceuticals ever again."


"This inhaler is terrible !!! It's too loud !!! Makes so much noise on inhalation and that clicking sound !!!!"


"I have suffered from panic attacks for 25 years, I was almost 6 years free of them in celexa after years of Ativan   So I went on klonipin and I think it works very good , slow at first but 1-1.5 mg a day and I feel like I have my life back.  Very good."


"I get sciatica often due to a spinal injury. When the flair up are at their worst, I've always taken Soma. I'm the type who does not like to change meds. If it works, why take a chance and mess that up? So I was skeptical when my doctor gave me Robaxin. But it worked! Yesterday I was tilted to the right and couldn't walk with my back straight up. Today I am so much better. What a relief! The pain can be a nightmare!"


"I have been taking 10-mg of Paxil for over 20 years and began taking it after surgical menopause in my late 30's. Having dealt with depression/anxiety on and off since I was young, this really transformed my life. My career was very demanding and I was able to have a successful career until retirement a few years ago. I am a professional who worked under very strenuous circumstances and without this medication could probably not have done so.  I did not gain weight but have been an exerciser most of my adult life which, incidentally, also helps a great deal with depression. Everyone is different and so is their reaction to medications. This is why it is so important to have a Dr. who continues to follow you."


"This is the only medicine that has really taken my generalized anxiety disorder away with so many less side effects. I've had GAD just about all my life and am now 36.  I have tried Celexa, Lexepro, Zoloft, Cymblata, Effexor, Wellbutrin, Buspar and find most of them are too stimulating or make me so tired with no ambition, or feel like I'm going crazy. I would self medicate and made my life even worse. I have been on Paxil on and off trying to get something that would work but the Paxil is the best for me for anxiety but I lost all my ambition, creativity, interest in just about everything. I would get so tired it's crazy. I would lose my sex drive.  "


"Have been prescribed a plethora of anti-depressants and non-benzodiazepine anti-anxiety meds; all accompanied by horrendous, long lasting side effects. Had a bad experience with a psychiatrist & also held a negative attitude toward being dependent on medication, therefore decided to be anti-medicated for several (miserable) years.
Eventually came to terms with the fact that I can not properly function in society without medication. It took awhile, but I have finally found a great combination of meds, including .5 mg of Clonazepam. Anxiety is better managed. Happy to no longer be missing out because of anxiety. Would recommend a low dose (prescribed by a doctor, of course) to someone that has tried multiple anxiety medications with no avail."


"I must say, Mirtazipine was extremely helpful for my anxiety/depression along with taking Fluvoxamine for anxiety, depression, and ocd. A lot of the physical symptoms of anxiety as well as mental symptoms have diminished. Concentration has also improved. Although, the weight gain from increased appetite and the sluggish feeling in the morning has become problematic. I have my mind set on discontinuing."


"Both my husband and I have been taking Norvasc for a period of approximately 6 months.  It has lowered both of our blood pressures into the normal range and we have suffered absolutely no side effects."


"I had oral surgery and my doctor prescribed me this and it didn't touch the pain at all. "


"ATTENTION DO NOT GET THIS!! IT IS HELL AND BACK!! If I could rate this a 0, I would. I got Nexplanon inserted December 3rd 2015. Today's date is May 3rd and I HAVE NOT stopped bleeding since the day it was inserted!!!!! When I tell you I'm not over  exaggerating, I AM NOT! I feel like the Nexplanon inventor's theory was "If we just make women bleed all the time, they won't have sex right?" Boom, a new birth control method was invented. When first getting this put in I thought "Wow this will be awesome I will never have to take the pill again!" After 5 months of constant bleeding & a completely wrecked vagina from the hundreds of tampons I've inserted, I regret it completely. Just take the pill and use condoms, it's simply not worth it.."


"I am the type of person who is sensitive to chemicals, smells, sounds, etc. I rarely need meds and recently had to take bactrim ds for five days due to a UTI. I was sooo nervous about taking it. I was convinced I would be allergic to it, or at least have side affects. Well, all that worrying was for nothing. I took it as prescribed for five days with no problem at all! I hope you do well on it too if you need it!"


"I was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer in February 2015.  Ten lymph nodes tested positive and it had matastized to my bones.  I started taking Ibrance and Lotrozole in April 2015. I have no notable side effects other then after being on it for 14 months it started destroying my hair and my blood counts is always low.  My scans have all been good. Up until last week I still worked full time, but now that I am 65 I think it is time to go part time.  I guess the fact that it isn't curable and the unknown is my worst fear.  Good luck to all."


"I have been on Yasmin now for nearly 6 months and it was the best decision I ever made going on it! In the first two months I experienced a huge increase in acne all over my face but I was expecting this. By the third and fourth month it calmed down but I experienced a few bad breakouts throughout the month. The fifth month was when I started to notice drastic changes, I use to wake up with a new spot everyday but it changed to hardly breaking out at all, and the spots I did get were only small that were easy to get rid of. I'm currently at the end of the fifth month and my skin has never been better! I feel so much more confident in myself and my skin. All it takes is a little time and patience and you will get the results you want!"


"I am on month 5 of it about to be on six and my skin feels a lot better, the only downside is your skin with stay tinted red even without actual zits or bumps until the medication is out of your system, my acne was cystic and now my face is very smooth but red. I Highly recommend not drinking alcohol on this you will get the worst hangover of your life, carry a travel size lotion and lip balm with you 24/7 as your skin and lips get extremely dry. I use cetaphil lotion everyday on my face and elbows so i don't get that "flakey dryness" look. All in all amazing product bad side effects i.e, abdominal pains, headaches, nose bleeds, blurred vision and depression "


"I had been suffering for months with sinus pain. Cefuroxime Axetil was my second round of antibiotics. It was a new medicine for me, and it worked perfect. I began to feel better on day two. No side effects, no stomach pain, no bad taste, and easy to take. I am on day 9 of my 10 days and I feel great."


"It kept my pain at bay very well.  I wore a 50 mcg gram patch every two days.  Occasionally, I would have break through pain but it was tolerable.  The only downside to this medication is that it makes you moody and irritable."


"I am on day 3 of wellbutrin. I have a special 70mg doseage as in Europe not easily available. I did day 1 and day 2 on 35mg. I just slept all the time and thankfully was the weekend so off work. I felt so great though apart from being zombie. Was hungry alot too. Day 3 - I've taken 35mg morning now my second 35mg at evening. Am wondering will the sleepiness go away? I've tried loads of SSRI'S and SRNI's and just sleep all the time on all of them. Very frustrating as I know lots of people who are on anti depressants and they don't have the zombie affect and it really improves the quality of their lives. Am probably going to have to come off anti depressants as no quality of life with the zombie affect. Any advice be appreciated. :("


"I was on the gel for years, but now evidently my insurance no longer pays or it is off the market.  I tried the patch and really liked it,but now I find it is off the market.  WHY WHEN WE WOMEN FIND SOMETHING THAT WORKS DO THE COMPANIES TAKE IT OFF THE MARKET.  Frustrated consumer."


"This medicine through me into fits of rage. Scary times for my loved ones."


"I increased from 5mg to 10mg of butrans patch 3 days ago. My pain has eased quite a bit. However I'm getting this weird buzzing noises constantly in my head it increases when I blink to. Feels weird and irritating to. Wondering if this is anything to worry about. Feel really lightheaded and drowsy."


"I used it for 6 months (2 shots) and never had a period or spotting or cramps or anything. I have been moody and depressed but I don't know if it's from the shot. No weight gain. But you can't lose weight either. I didn't have a bad experience at all."


"I rarely take antibiotics. I got a serious strep throat and I knew I just HAD to go to a doctor. I started to feel markedly better within 2 hours of taking the first pill. Within the first 8 hours I think I was totally cured. Continued to take the whole course as prescribed though."


"I started Saxenda August 2017 and in 3.5 months have lost 33lbs. My doctor and I are very happy with the results. Started at 202lbs and now am 169lb. I was very anxious to start Saxenda but I am glad I did. I do feel nauseous often, but it is worth it. I also exercise 2x/week. I have more energy and it feels better to work out/move because I am not carry as much weight around. Good luck to everyone- I hope to keep on loosing!"


"I hear people rave about Provigil and I was excited to try it. Unfortunately it did not help me. I slept just as much as I did taking no medication at all. I am still in testing and trying different medications. Hopefully I will find one that will help me stay awake eventually."


"I brought the Target Up & Up brand 1 day treatment which has 1200 mg of miconazole. First, wear a pad! Second, it feels like after you take the medication, it has to get worse before it gets better. I'm only on day two discharge is worse that before I took the 1-day treatment. YI are the worse, just plain and simple and their is no way to get rid of it without being uncomfortable."


"This medicine is exceptional! I see many people saying they gained 1-5 lbs, I took it faithfully, three times a day and would you believe I moved up from a 7/8 to a 9/10 and put on about 22 lbs within only 4 wks. I stopped for about 2 wks, lost about 6 lbs(mainly stress) but I'm back on them and sleeping a little more, but it only took about 2-3 wks for my body to get used to them. If you wish to gain weight try this! You will cry tears of joy I was struggling with weight gain for about 5 yrs!"


"I really don't like birth control. However, my boyfriend and I decided to do the responsible thing, and I got on it. I've been on it for nearly 2 months, and I've already gained 5 pounds. I've been the same weight for the past 3 years, and haven't had any lifestyle/diet changes since I started the pill. I blame Ortho Tri Cyclen. I also have broken out terribly -- my skin has always been pretty good (with the occasional pimple here and there), but since I've started this pill ... Yikes. Cyst-like acne all over my chin and cheeks.

I went to my doctor to switch, so I'm going to try and find the right pill for me. I can't continue to gain weight and break out like this, that's all I know. "


"Getting many reoccurring uti's so starting taking one a night for 4 months and I've been perfect ever since! I did have mad itching with my hands legs and head but I took some piritin antihistamine for a few nights and I never got the itch after! I'm afraid to stop taking this drug as its been so amazing for me!"


"I used to smoke 40-60 cigarettes per day. I quit in 2008 using Chantix. I deserve a life smoke free. Independant and smelling good."


"Ok so I also have depression, anxiety and body dismorphic disorder. I am a recovering alcoholic, and up until my last relapse I took Prozac. I then switched to Effexor (after being on Prozac for approx 8 years), and my compulsions went away! I only realized how compulsive Prozac makes me b/c I restarted it (as an add on) about 2 weeks ago. I haven't had thoughts (obsessions) about hair, makeup, alcohol, ANYTHING up until I restarted Prozac. I just figured this out, and I'm blown away-- it explains so much of why I felt how I did all thru growing up, and the subsequent disorders I garnered. In me, it creates what feels like an itch inside my brain, and this itch latches on to something external (obsession). I try to wait it out, it (can't.)"


"I took one Dulcolax tablet at 9 pm. By 1 am, I was in severe gastric pain. The gastrointestinal cramping was very mild. I was sweating profusely, and in agony.  This side effect for me will stop me from ever taking it again for ANY reason.  The Excruciating pain almost landed me in the ER.  Has to take 4 Pepsid complete to get some relief."


"I have been taking it for 3 months and I have not really had any side effects from it. I have noticed that the heavy shooting pains I was having in my legs and feet have stopped which is a big relief."


"It works great. I love it."


"I have read a majority of the comments about Loestrin 24 FE and they were not good.  But I can tell you from my experience, I LOVE IT!  I do not get crazy mood swings, nausea and I did not gain weight.  It really helped with my acne.  My face is so clear now.  I have been on it since August of this year.  But so far so good.  I have no complaints.  I do have my period, but it is very light.  Come next year July, however, I will stop using the pill.  Only because I plan on getting married and would really want to have children.  I don't want my body to get too used to it.  But overall, I love this pill."


"I can not take this medicine.  About 45 minutes after taking it I started to feel bad.  Felt like I had the flu.  Head sort of hurt & felt nauseous.  About 3 hrs after taking the first dose I started vomiting.   Have felt sick & drained all day.  Will not be taking day 2 or anymore of this medicine."


"I struggle daily with falling asleep no matter where I am because of my Multiple Sclerosis related fatigue.  Nuvigil helped me stay awake and didn't change my sleep patterns at night.  TOO BAD MY INSURANCE WON'T PAY FOR IT!  See I don't have a sleep disorder.  No instead, I have a CHRONIC ILLNESS! "


"I have Flexeril prescribed to me because I suffer from migraines. I'm 17, have been getting migraines for about 9 years and have been on flexeril for about 2 years. I only take it occasionally when I get a bad migraine and need sleep to help with the pain. Although it's not usually prescribed for headaches or migraines, it helps reduce the pain lots and helps me sleep while I have a bad migraine."


"This is the worst thing in the world. I started pacing and itching so bad. I just had to look this product up online. The burning was bad but the itching was worse. To quote another review "all I could do was itch and cry" and that's exactly what I did."


"Works wonderful for insomnia. Just the side effects are terrible. Headaches, drowsiness and WEIGHT GAIN!"


"I've suffered depression from 35 years. It started situational then was magnified by an intense traumatic brain injury in 2010. I've tried every AD on market. I had horrible side effects, trouble tapering down, and really no relief. On Abilify, no weight gain. No spaciness. No dilated pupils. This drug works.  Even through a death 12/30 & husband Dxed BiP over Xmas. I'm not taking any other AD. 1mg. Plus Klonopin."


"I had horrible reactions to this medication which landed me back in the hospital ER twice. Nine days later my body is still struggling to get this drug out of my system. I will never take it again. If you have a reaction to it, there is no reversing it. Use caution."


"Have had cough since last Christmas. Went to V A (finally) and Doctor prescribed Cetirizine, 10mg. Been taking (just before bed) for about 2 weeks and see an improvement. Get drowsy every now and then but anything is better than that lousy cough. Thank you."


"Experienced zombie like state, very hostile, constant headache, felt a feeling of sadness come over me and wanted to cry randomly.  I talk with my doc. who told me to decrease my dosage but I still had these effects.  On to something else."


"FACT: tamiflu will make you vomit if your stomach is empty. With having the flu my appetite was none, just water and orange juice, I took the first dose with my empty stomach and I vomited very bad. For the next 9 doses I eat a decent meal just right before taking tamiflu and had no problem. The tamiflu works pretty well after 48 hours"


"This medication doesn't help depression.It also kept me up at night. I couldn't sleep all night. I went to the doctor to get a new anti-depressant."


"I am surprised that a pain management specialist would give this drug as a first choice.  The entire Triptan line starting with the first drug exclusively for migraine headaches, Imitrex, is available for migraine headaches.  Any Triptan that is administered and results are felt within 15-20 minutes, also prove that the headache is a migraine.  Headache epidemiology is quite complex and the migraine may be masking a tension headache or vice versa.  Fioricet with codeine has a place in tension headaches, but not really in most true migraines.  I take this drug, or another like it, after I take Maxalt (one of the triptan drugs), if there is still pain left after the Maxalt has relieved the migraine aspect of the headache. In that case it is a 10."


"I started taking Beyaz about a month ago. I was originally taking Microgestin for birth control for a little over a year and I started to experience extreme cramps that kept me from classes on some days. I never had problems with acne or mood swings ever, especially while on Microgestin. Now that I'm taking Beyaz I have very bad acne and feel very depressed and lack luster. I normally have a very high sex drive as well and lately it has decreased immensely. Needless to say I will be switching."


"I received this medicine with Stadol for a migraine. Within 20 min I vomited. I hadn't vomited with the migraine, just had nausea. I got out of bed once after a few hours and threw up again, then again after trying only water. So...this didn't work at all for me, but I'd never had either of the two drugs before."


"Great medicine that will help me to live longer. My lipids have improved a lot since I started taking Vascepa 2g."


"I suffer from major depression and many antidepressants have been of little help.  My psychiatrist recently put me on Cymbalta and it changed my life. At first it made me feel very racy and jittery but after riding that out for a bit the side effects went away.  Now, taking 60mg a day, I feel the best I've felt in about 20 years."


"I was taking contrave for 4 weeks. The nausea NEVER stopped. It made me feel weak and i was getting hot flashes.
On top of that? Didn't even lose one pound. Worst medication ever."


"HATED IT! I have anxiety and I thought this would be great for me until I tried it and I took a pill in the morning, later that night at 1 a.m I woke up with the most awful panic attack in my life.  I was scared, I was freaking out about my baby for no reason, I cried for hours and I didn't know what I was doing and I was fighting my thoughts in my head. Luckily my husband stayed up with me as I cried myself to sleep for 3 hours shaking and all my muscles were completely tense.  Celexa heightened my anxiety And made me suicidal. DO NOT TAKE CELEXA!"


"This medication destroyed my life. It did wonders for my restless legs syndrome and I could finally sleep. It had no side effects (at least that I was aware of at the time) Now, two years later I've filled for bankruptcy after gambling away all of my savings and assets. Before taking this medication, I had never had a problem with gambling. BEWARE OF THIS MEDICATION. IT CAN TURN YOU INTO A COMPULSIVE GAMBLER!!!"


"Shots were painful, made my Psoriasis worse, developed plaque on palms of hands and bottom of feet and made other areas worse.  Since stopping it, have started Taltz which is helping but these lesions are very resistant to treatment. I went from having a mild case of Psoriasis to severe. I regret starting to take Biologics and should have stuck to topical medication. Advice do not start them if you can deal with them with topicals. You become dependent on them and then they stop working and you have to go on to a new drug with many potential side effects."


"My only complaint is that I got the prescription from a GP who started me off on 150 mg which is way too intense a dose to start off with and made me have crazy mood swings. I've done my research and got a new doctor, and there's something called a 75mg pill they're supposed to start you on so you can ease into it.  But anyway...I've been on it for 3 months now and my mood has improved significantly.  I'm a lot more active than I used to be (I used to be very lethargic and unmotivated) and I'm also a lot more talkative.  Definitely saved my life. "


"I am an 80 year old female who hardly ever gets ill.  The only medication that I take is Vitoryn and my cholestrol is way below 200.  Last week I caught a chill and I felt it go thrhough my body. The next day I experienced what felt like a cronic nasal drip.  I literally seemed to cough my brains out.  As it worked out, I had a non-related appointment with my doctor.  She spotted an upper respiratory inflamation and suggested Hydromet.  Within 10 minutes I was a new person.  No side effects..just great sleeping."


"Take this medicine for back pain. So far it has worked for me."


"I have been having lower back pain for almost two years.  I've been to physical therapy twice, currently I'm having osteopathic manipulative treatment, but with only three visits so far, have not gotten much relief.  I also have neuropathic pain from shingles in my lower spine.  I have had pain in my hands and fingers for a long time.  I started getting nodules on my finger joints and can not wear my wedding rings any longer.  I finally told my doctor to refer me to a specialist.  In the meantime, he prescribed Mobic.  In three days of taking this, I can actually close my fist without pain, my back pain has gone down, my knees don't feel like they are on fire.  I feel like I can go out and start my walking routine again."


"I went to a fancy sports Dr. to no avail. The cortisone shot also didn't help shoulder pain but for a couple of months. I love this product..It has given life back to my arm. I can only use my arm without pain if I use this gel. I use it in the morning when I wake up. If I don't use the gel my shoulder and joints down to my elbow is impossible to deal with."


"I have been a long-haul flight attendant for over 35 years and have used this drug since it's release. I find it EXTREMELY effective, with no side effects for me whatsoever. I will say that, like a lot of sleep aids and sleeping tablets, its' continued use does cause a psychological dependancy and the effectiveness of the drug becomes less and less. Therefore I would recommend not using the drug every night and alternating it with other sleep therapies."


"I recommend not taking this medication!! I wake up in the middle of the night with nausea and vomiting, breast tenderness that hurts soooooo bad and also it raised my blood pressure. I had perfect blood pressure until I started taking this medicine. It makes me feel dizzy, I just didn't feel like myself at all."


"Been on doxycycline for 2 weeks and seen great improvement. I am 37 and have suffered from moderate cystic acne, blackheads, and pustules since 18. In the past year, the acne was also on my chest, back and I had developed an embarrassing acne scar beard. Have tried everything topical (Retin A, Differin gel, Clindamax, etc.) and some things worked but caused damage to my skin or only moderate results. This antibiotic is the best thing thus far. Chest and back acne cleared completely in a week, scars even look lighter. Acne on face is reduced significantly, a tiny pimple hear and there. Taking with food and eating yogurt/probiotics midday to keep good bacteria."


"I've been taking Prometrium for about 4 months now, & for the most part have no side effects. It works like its suppose to and keeps my progesterone to where it needs to be. However, just an FYI you should always take it before bed with food & I mean lights out in bed to sleep not watching TV or playing on your phone/tablet. If you take Prometrium & not go to bed it will cause a euphoric (high) feeling which may be unsettling to some people & may cause panic, because it does feel really weird."


"I had a really bad fever and swollen tonsils and this medicine did make all the symptoms go away but after about three days of taking it I now feel sick from the constant diarrhea and nausea."


"Used it for years, works great but the side effect is empty pockets. Even with insurance, it costs $174, $700 w/o. You would think it is a life saving drug. Like the others, used to be a max $30 copay. My Dr. said to try otc Cortizone as soon as I feel a cold sore coming on, it actually works for me and costs under $10!!!"


"Make sure that you do not do anything where you need your balance, this medicine causes DIZZINESS. "


"I've been taking Invokana for 6 months, in addition to Metformin and Januvia. It did help me a little losing weight, but it definitely did help my daily blood sugar levels from 250 to 125 or less in the morning. I think it is really good and I'm glad my doctor prescribed it to me."


"To make a long story short.... I have missed out on 6 years of quality time that I could have spent with my kids making memories. Instead I was lying in bed making phone calls trying to find pain pills just so I could get out of bed. I knew I had a problem, and I tried to stop. I just couldn't do it. I felt hopeless! But what was worse than feeling hopeless was knowing that I wasn't being the father that my kids deserved to have. Then one day sitting in the Doctors office I saw a brochure for SUBOXONE. That was the day my kids got their Daddy back! TRUST ME! IT WORKS!  So please don't make the same mistake I did. DON'T WAIT! YOUR KIDS NEED YOU NOW!"


"I started taking Forteo and within 3 days was having side effects (nausea, loose stools, increased body aches and mental confusion). My Dr. asked me to stop for 2 weeks and try again and if side effects persist then I may have to stop all together."


"So I am 25 years old I have a 4 1/2 year old son. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant the last couple years.  A couple miscarriages. No luck then February 2017 my doctor prescribed me Clomid. I bought the off brand and it was only $9 . I took it every month and checked my ovulation. Then  Iovulated every month around the same time. I became impatient around April and took the clomid but also took premama fertility drink , used fertility lubricant and we did every position known to man lol while ovulating. So I don't know what worked in April maybe all things together worked. But May 26, 2017 I found out that I am 5 weeks and 1 day pregnant!! We were so happy and scared. But it is now June 25th 2017 and I am 9 weeks!"


"I just started on this a week or two ago and haven't had sex since so I dont know its effectiveness but I have experienced side effects. The entire first week I was nauseous for hours starting about four hours after I took it. I only puked once though. Also, I have a loss of appetite. Im usually very hungry all day but since I started I'm never hungry. I also experienced breast tenderness and sensitivity which is not welcome since I sleep on my stomach. The nausea has gone away for the most part but that may be due to lack of eating."


"I AM BACK......6 months gone! I'm at 162 pounds and I just started taking 200 mg, still no side effects my migraines are gone...am happy!!!....Good luck to all of you.>>>>"I started this medication August 1st at that time I weighed 208 pounds today is the August 17 and I weigh 200 pnds and I'm only taking 50 mg I am supposed to go up to a 100 mg...I would say it's working for me, no side effect yet!...I will keep you informed!!! Thank you."


"I used Absorbine Jr cream for arthritis pain relief because I am a motorcyclist that loves to ride. I love riding more than anything and I want to continue to ride until I'm 60. But when my arthritis acts up, my joints hurt and stiffen and it makes it very painful to ride. I couple times I had to pull over and have someone pick me up because I could barely drive start on the bike. Absorbine Jr gives me arthritis pain relief quick and allows me to get home without having to call someone to pick me up. While this is not a permanent solution and I will have to give up riding eventually, this product gives me more time to really enjoy what I lover to do. I will use Absorbine Jr until I can't ride anymore and it gives me a lot of joy too."


"Dry mouth and weight gain is a big pain, however most of the time I feel it is worth going through for the benefits."


"I'm 18, only had sex once and never been pregnant. I got this iud earlier today. They had me take cytotec (inserted vaginally last night) to help dilate the cervix which I think helped a lot, since when iIwent in today it almost didn't hurt at all! I also took 3 advil about an hour before the procedure. It only took a few minutes for the doctor to clean, measure and insert the iud. at worst it felt like minor menstrual cramps. Since then it's been a little achey, but again very mild; I've had cramps much worse than this. had some spotting since the appointment, but that could also be the start of my period. overall it was such a relief how quick and painless it was, after having read scary reviews the night before. really glad I chose skyla"


"I can do it twice in about an hour.
Taking Norco with Levitra: I get much smaller but last longer.
Stopped taking Norco for 4 days. A lot bigger and harder.
Results in about 20 minutes but if I wait 2.5 hours the best results. 14 hours later I wake up after sleeping 8 hours waking up at 8 am could go again at full size...but she never stays over.
But I have a PROBLEM starting at around 11am: headache and bad DEPRESSION for the rest of the day till 10pm bedtime."


"Just know that drysol saved me - I am re born!!"


"I had Implanon fitted 6 years ago after an unwanted pregnancy.  I've had no side effects until now.  My second implant is now at an end.  I only realized it was running out because in the last couple of months I've had really irregular periods so went to the doctor.  I've got to wait a week until they can remove it and put a new one in, but the stomach cramps are now really unbearable.  But I will still be having another put in since the cramps are apparently down to it running out.
Also, some confusion with the medicine Modafinil.  This site says it is not compatible.  But both my doctor and gyno say it's okay."


"I was recommended to switch from xanax to vistaril, but the vistaril did not help with my anxiety at all.  I became extremely irritable (probably from the increased anxiety not being treated with xanax anymore).  I did not notice any positive effects even after taking it for a month.  I was told this medication was fast acting for panic attacks like xanax, but they did not help with the panic attacks in the least bit.  I highly recommend that if you have severe debilitating anxiety to not even try this drug based on what I went through."


"I'm taking the time to comment on this drug because I have found a lot of negative horror stories about Lexapro. I know that everyone handles medication differently, however I can tell you from my experience this medication is a life saver. I was on 40mg for 4 years, off for 1 year and am back on 20mg. I hemmed and hawed about getting back on. I'm not sorry I did, my depression lifted and my horrible obsessive thoughts are now NOT taking over my life. I give this a 9 because it helps, but is hard to come off of, even weaning the proper way. All in all though it has made all the difference in bringing me out of my slump."


"On 875 mg twice a day for bronchitis and sinus infection.  I ate and took med with A LOT of water.  Minimal stomach upset.  Today is last day of med, feeling 80% better but tired.  I was couch bound for 5 days prior to taking the med and was so sick I thought it was pneumonia."


"I had  sex with my boyfriend the same day as I ovulated. I knew I was ovulating by the date and by observation. I keep track of my period and ovulation religiously. He did not pull out and went inside of me. I bought the plan b pill about 20 hours after the accident. The only side effect that I experienced was minor cramping 7 days after taking the pill and my breast were a little swollen. I started one day early and experienced little cramping. I was terrified that I was going to have horrible cramps from the reviews that I have read. Not the case for me!!! I definitely recommend plan b if you suspect that you may be pregnant."


"Like many others, this pill causes me extreme breast tenderness.  My nipples get so sore that even the touch of a cotton T-shirt is excruciating at times.  Even more annoying is that you absolutely have to take this pill at the exact same time every day.  I get up for work at 5 or 6 every day and take the pill right when I get out of bed.  But on the weekends, if I sleep until 7 and take the pill when I wake up, I start my period all over again!  I understand that EVERY birth control pill is most effective when it is taken at the same time every day, but a 2 hour difference is minimal and doesn't affect other pills.  Other than that, I had not other side effects, but these are pretty annoying...especially the timing issue."


"Ok ladies. Let me tell you. (My way at least)
Day 1 of treatment =  torture techniques. Itch wise
Day 2 unbearable vaginal discomfort
Day 3 sucks but you can tell it's starting to work.
Day 4 still pretty itchy
Day 5 6 and 7 itchy but not crazy.

It sucks. I know. But it's effective. You just gotta get through it. Chances are you will unfortunately get another YI in your life."


"For about 10 days now, I had a VERY bad cough, and severe congestion in my lungs (coughed SO much till I thought I were going to actually break a rib )...went to my local emergency room, where the attending doctor sent me home with a 'Z Pack' (5 day regimen of the Zithromax, PLUS a bottle of GUAIFENSIN cough syrup). I'm now on my third day of these antibiotics and am not, thankfully, coughing as much as I did."


"I have had chronic insomnia since about age 16, so approximately 15 years now.  I've run the gamete from herbal supplements, OTC, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, hypnotics, sedatives, etc.  Literally, there hasn't been one I've yet to try.

Tried it at 5mg to ensure no next day drowsiness.  Absolutely 0 sleep...in fact, felt wired.  Tried again at 10mg, same experience. Tried at 15mg, couldn't fall asleep for 8 hours, but then did for about 2 and it was time to get up for work which was like zombie mode.  I'm kind of glad this one didn't work out for me, as WITH insurance, it would've cost me over $300, and the savings card with it only dropped it down to $90/month!  If you are going to try it, print out the free 10 day trial!"


"My experience so far has been good. It's an effective contraceptive but I can't recommend it a 100%. I already have three months with it and in my past two months I've had my period, but it's not a constant bleeding. And it's color is brown with spots of red. The thing that also bothers me is that this sort of 'bleeding' last at least one week or two. And that really gets in my nerves. Also that I'm buying more tampons and stuff.  But so far my weigh is still the same also my mood."


"I have been taking Buspar for just over 8 months and I take 60-75 mg a day, depending on the day. I take for panic attacks associated with PTSD. I have had no side effects from this, but I do know when I have missed a dose, so when I do come off this I do expect a withdrawal period but for now it has helped me regain a normal life. I take this with a few other medicines such as Celexa, Wellbutrin, Trazadone and seroqeul. This really works."


"Absolutely worthless.

Those who see an effect are probably just falling for the placebo effect.

If you have real sleep problems and want your life back, get a real sleep medicine.  Trazadone is not one; it's an antidepressant and a crappy one at that.

Ambien, Lunesta and benzos are proper sleep meds and will enduce sleep.

Trazadone is a pill filled with worthlessness.  You may as well take a pill filled with sawdust."


"I was diagnosed with psuedotumor cerebrae, hypertension in the brain caused by high levels of fluid.  I have been on Diamox for several months.  It worked then I needed another spinal tab, they upped my dose to 3 caps a day. Manufacturer and pharmacist both said NO, so now I am back on 2 caps a day; and the fluid is back!  I can't take it anymore!"


"I have had constipation for almost two weeks, so my doctor gave me linzess in the 290 mcg dose. I was a little nervous about taking the medication, so I took the pamphlet out of the bottle packaging to read the side effects. The only serious side effects listed were diarrhea and stomach pain. So, I took ONE pill. In the matter of thirty minutes I was reacting with hives and was having a serious reaction, I felt completely loopy and I wasn't able to function properly. As I went to the emergency room, my sister notices it says hives as a rare and serious side effect of this drug on web sites only. NOTHING WAS LISTED ON THE BOTTLE! I don't trust this drug, and it didn't even help me go to the bathroom. I do not recommend this drug to anyone."


"Have been taking 40mg Opana 2 x's/day for about 10 months now for a compressed disc/pinched nerve in my neck, chronic migraines and fibromyalgia. Opana SAVED MY LIFE! I was on 8 x 10mg Norco daily which was NOT working. We began Opana and I was able to gradually function almost normally again as a busy photographer and mother of 5! HOWEVER, lately, I have noticed increased breakthrough pain EVERYDAY, but am scared to ask my doctor about increasing my dosage for fear he'll REDUCE my dosage, and thoughts of me curled up in bed in pain again terrify me! Does anyone have any thoughts on this dosage? I KNOW it would help me regain my normal activities that have decreased. I want my LIFE back and Opana has TRULY enabled me to function productively up until now."


"I took previfem from August ‘16-October ‘17 for heavy periods and bad cramping. The first month it made me break out like crazy on my forehead, but that cleared up rather quickly into the second month. It made my periods much lighter and eliminated my cramping all together. By the summer of 2017, I had a major shift in my lifestyle. I was no longer in college, where I was on the Crew team for three years, and a new job had started up. With the shift in my lifestyle, my periods became incredibly heavy. Still no cramping, but I was bleeding through super plus tampons after 6 hours. I know it was due to the stressors in my life and my lack of exercise, but my doctor and I have decided to switch over that is better equipped for my lifestyle"


"My physician wanted me to try trazadone as what I was taking before for sleep (apo-hydroxyzine) some new studies indicated cognitive impairment over the long term).

I began with a half dose (25 mg). That didn't do anything.

Last night I took the full dose of 50mg. My sleep, which was fairly decent, but not as restful as when I take hydroxyzine, was LOADED with awful, disturbing, dreams. I dreamt depression, sadness, violence, and at some point was crying in my sleep. I have never had this type of reaction before regarding dreams, so I'm not too impressed. Reading the side effects, I didn't have any dry mouth or anything other than that. Hydroxyzine (10mg) provides me with a better longer,overall sleep no bad dreams."


"I had tried many times many promises all to no avail. Now I get to enjoy my grand kids. Had I not quit smoking there is no doubt I would not be with them it's been 5 yrs now thanks Chantix."


"It really works wonders. I've been on it for almost a week and I'm just so calm and chilled. My anxiety started getting really, really bad. To the point where I'd cry over nothing almost. I'd sit and stress over the most trivial matters, but in my mind they were huge and irreparable. I'd stopped eating, it freak out on my own etc. Being social became a huge issue and rationalizing that everything would be okay didn't work anymore. Eventually I bit the bullet and saw a Dr and since then this medicine has really been an absolute blessing."


"2or3 months ago I did a review for this product. It starts off around me saying that "I'm 18 years old and started using retin a for 6 weeks or so." So this is an update... I'm into my 5th month and WOW! My skin is so much clearer. Trust me no one likes acne I've gone through it. But this cream has been helping me so much. The purging sucks! Whiteheads show up but don't give up on it. After 1 month you'll see a difference. When I started I had red blemishes on my cheeks and now it's long gone. Just some marks here and there. I still get pimples here and there but not as much as I used to. This product is the best I'm so happy using retin a. I recommend washing face morning and night(Cetaphil Soap). Take antibiotic. Mine is (minocycline50)"


"I was on depo for 10 years. The only side effects I experienced were a complete lack of period (which I think is great) but a reduced sex drive as well. There were also concerns from my doctor that I may experience bone density loss due to extended depo use. After some thought I went with the arm implant because it seemed fairly noninvasive compared to other methods. So far so good. It's been about a month. I was told if I had a positive depo experience I should have a positive implant experience because it's the same hormone with a different delivery method. I still don't have a period ( I actually like that) but I had a bad bruise at the insertion site initially, and a month in I can still see and feel the implant and it's sensitive."


"It did not help with PMS or acne but I had no weight gain."


"This is a miracle drug! I've tried all sorts of medicines over the past 30 some years and this drug is the only one that has ever stopped my migraines. If you are like me and have migraines often, then you got to try this drug, of course not all people have the same experience with medicines, but it is well worth trying."


"As a medical doctor with a practice specializing in the management of acute and chronic pain I find, from experience, that this medicine has sufficient pain relieving attributes but in return comes with a high risk of dependency."


"I'm 53 and have very bad rosacea. My derm put me on doxycycline 100mg x2 a day. It cleared up my face great. She reduced the dosage to 50mg x2 a day  everything was great until I started having joint problems. I never had that first joint prob before. I went off med for a while and rosacea came back with a vengeance. My doc told me to try med again and if joint prob returned she would take me off of med for good. I did this and all of my joints got very bad so I stopped taking drug. It's been 6 months and my joints are still recovering. The med package said 1 in 6 will develop joint problems. I'm one of them. Now srosacea is bad and I am bumming heavily."


"I have experienced debilitating leg pain, brought on by simple walking, and not sure if related to Praulent. Began shortly after first injection and had increased in severity. Have seen many doctors without success.

Any advice to Mike.schrider@jlodge.com.

Thanks"


"This is my second round with Rituxan (3 and 1/2 years ago and now). Two years ago I had Bexxar. The first infusion helped shrink the nodes and spleen but only by 1/2.  The Bexxar brought them to normal size. I'm trying Rituxan again because two nodes popped up 2 and 1/2 years after the Bexxar.  It is hoped that the Rituxan will operate as a maintenance to remission.  If so, the two enlarged nodes will be radiated to keep growth in check."


"I was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, 10 years ago. I also struggled with panic attacks and depression. I could feel the positive effects of the medicine right away. Because of it's immediate fix, I would recommend this to someone who is has severe anxiety. The  negative things I can say it is extremely hard to come off of. The withdrawal made me feel like I was crazy.  I took myself off of it to quickly.  I had hallucinations, tremors, and anxiety attacks. So make sure you use your doctor to ween off of it."


"It does help me fall asleep, and does a decent job of stopping me from tossing and turning all night, but I sleep about 10 hours a night and still feel tired."


"I've had a headache for a little over a month followed with nausea. However yesterday  there was some pressure with it so I went to the ER. At the ER I was told that I would receive a migraine cocktail, which was Benadryl, Reglan, and  IV fluids, not knowing what to expect I accepted. As soon as I was given the medicine through my IV I immediately began to feel jittery. My legs started shaking, it felt like something was crawling on me, and then I got extremely sleepy. I kept falling asleep but every time I woke up I had some serious anxiety. I never want to experience that feeling again. And what do you know today my head is starting to hurt again."


"I was taking Sprintec before Aviane and i must say I'm glad I made the switch. Sprintec made me nauseous whenever I took it and I couldn't take it without eating. With Aviane, I don't feel any sickness at all and I don't need to take it with food which makes it more convenient."


"Slight improvement in passing urine in reducing the number of times, dry ejaculations and low sex performance. Would like a medicine which does not impair sex performance."


"I have mixed reviews about this BC. I got it put in back in July of 2016. I loved it because I had NO PERIODS! I was one of the lucky ones who had no bleeding. I am 27, Before this I had the HIGHEST sex drive EVER!! Now I can't even think about sex without getting disgusted.

The procedure was super easy. Bruising Went away in 1 week.
I have always been on the chunky side but I wasn't expecting to gain 40LBS!!!!!!?! July-Mar I gained more weight than I've ever gain in 1yr!!!

No periods (great!) no cramps(great!) no babies (even better!!!!) but it doesn't take precedence over my weight gain and being severely emotionally unstable! I gotta get this  out of me asap!!!!!!!!!"


"Just started taking Cipro 3 days ago 11-2-11. Felt relief by second day third is better. Just don't eat cheese before your pill. "


"I'm 19 and I've been taking this medicine since 6th grade. It really helps now that I'm in College but there is one main thing I don't like about this medicine. It turns you into a zombie/robot effect. I'm a very sociable person but when I'm on this medicine I really become an anti-social person and sometimes I really get a "cracked out sort of feeling". Overall this medicine does help, but it does have it's side effects."


"Just had it inserted today and it was pretty painful. I've been bleeding for a couple months and after a d&c about a week ago it hasn't gotten any better. Mirena is the next step for me to try to stop the bleeding. The insertion for me was just as painful as the endoscopy/histoscopy that I had over a month ago. It was a deep cramp with very specific pressure. I should have taken an ibuprofen beforehand to help. Obviously I have no clue how long it will last and if I'll like it in the long run but I figured I should at least share how I felt about the initial reaction"


"Medicine cleared up skin problem but I have been tired, dizzy, nauseous, and have had stomach distress the whole time.  Today was so bad I went to the emergency room just to be sure there was nothing else wrong with me."


"I am a food addict. The first day I took Contrave, I lost desire to eat. Cravings no longer consume me. The feeling of fullness occurs now, and lingers for hours. I am only on day 3, but I hope this continues. Logging foods on fitness pal helps. No snacks, and 3 healthy meals a day. I don't feel Hungary at all. It is wonderful. I was considering gastric bypass, this was going to be my last attempt. If I continue to feel this way, I won't need surgery."


"I generic Abilify for four days before I stopped. It knocked me out, made me nauseous, and induced a particular auditory hallucination that ruined one of my favorite names. I was on 2.5mg for two days and 5mg for two days. It just did not bode well for me. It resulted in two weeks of dissociative mental breakdowns and the return of a previously-extinct self-destructive behavior that required medicinal intervention to stop again. It was just... not a helpful medication for me. I was diagnosed BPII at the time, now bumped to BPI. Added as a mood stabilizer with Lamictal. Made my doc think antipsychotics just aren't for me."


"I just started taking Wellbutrin SR 150mg twice a day for me to stop smoking and I also have neuropathy very bad in my feet. This medicine has helped the vibration and burning in my feet after only 1 week. I am so happy and hope and pray it keeps working, But I am still smoking and trying to quit and hope it works for that latter also."


"I'm an 18 year old with insomnia. I have difficulty falling asleep on my own & when I finally do, it's a chore to wake up! I started taking Melatonin 3mg and I've slept amazing! It works within the first hour and I can actually wake up from my alarm! I took one at 8 last night, fell asleep around 8:45 and woke up at 5 this morning with no problem. First time I've woken up before the afternoon and felt awake enough to get my nephew ready for school!"


"I'm a 24 year old female who was prescribed strattera and Ciprolex combined. I have been diagnosed as ADHD and mild depression. I was on Ciprolex for a number of years before strattera and had no side effects but when I started taking Strattera within 2 days I had heart palpitations, dizziness, sleepiness and nausea. I stayed on the medication because I could not focus on even the most basic of tasks so I dealt with these side effects. After a year I started to feel great!! So I weaned myself off and within 2 months I became such an angry, depressed and filled with anxiety over nothing. Anxiety to the point where I thought I was going to be sick. So now I'm stuck dealing with these pills or be worse than before."


"I got anxiety real bad one time and had to go to the hospital.  When I took this, it took my anxiety away in about 10 to 15 minutes, but it made me tired and I woke up later than usual the next day."


"For everyone wanting to get theirs out, I was on the same boat for a while. I got it inserted in November 2015 and I had two THREE WEEK long periods in November and January that were horrible. I was really planning on getting it out once the 3 month trial period was up, but now it's the end of March and I haven't had a period, spotting, or any side effects since then. Doctors know what they are talking about when they say wait at least 3 months before you get it taken out. My advice for anyone suffering right now is to wait–especially if you were on a different type of birth control before–because once your body gets used to the different hormones, your period might stop!"


"I feel relatively "up" compared to how my lows used to be.  My up times seem more productive and I have gained some interest in things I used to do i.e. painting.  My lows still put me in a horrible state but I do not cry constantly like I used to.  I am very happy with Wellbutrin."


"Was prescribed this just a week ago and was told to use it twice a day after washing my face for my acne. I did this but it has left my face all dry, itchy, patchy and some part of my face looks like its been burned. I've stopped using it now and I won't be ever using this again, it slightly worked on calming down my acne spots but this cream has made my face look a thousand times worse."


"I was given this medication at 500mg for 5 days from an emergency doctor. This is day 6 and I am just now able to walk across the room without intense pain, nausea, dizziness.  I am sore all over and weak, I have not be able to go outside due to the Sunlight. I have 2 more days before I can go out in sunlight.  I did not know this the first day I took it.  I went to the prescription shop and my skin felt like it was on fire and I was in the car.   I have had night sweats, intense pain in my arms, shoulders , back, legs, and abdominal pain.  Also check drug interactions before taking anything else.  It is not recommended to use aspirin or other pain killers with this drug."


"I've been in Trinessa for about 3 months now. I had SEVERE inflammatory and prior to getting on Trinessa. I've always had moderate acne but after my small pox vaccination (required by the military to deploy to the middle East) My doctor prescribed this pill solely for my acne.

It took about a month and a half of using it to really notice a difference but man when it kicked in it kicked in. I get maybe 2-4 pimples a week now vs 20  new ones. And the ones I do get are not nearly as big or as inflamed. Even when I'm in my period I get far less than I used to.

This was a miracle for me!"


"I started Contrave September 19, 17. I've had no side effects. I don't really notice anything different but I won't weight in til the 25th. I have been watching what I eat. My goal weight is 175#. I started at 270# so I have a long way to go. Will keep you updated."


"First off I want to say that the insertion of the birth-control wasn't bad. There was severe cramping about an hour after it was inserted for the first time. The thing that I hate most about the birth control is I cramp all the time even when I'm not on my  The thing that I hate most about the birth control is I cramp all the time even when I'm not on my period ,  I have it a period All the time sometimes it's heavy sometimes a spotting.  The absolute worst thing about this birth-control with the Moodswings I can't control .   I have severe Moodswings sometimes I cry for days depression I now have low self-esteem and get angry very quick .  This birth-control completely changed who I am ."


"I've been off all psyche meds and feel awesome.  Feeling normal finally.  Off thyroid and maintain vitamins.  Good news.  Doctors can be loose with the Rx pad.  Watch out for that."


"Been on Belviq for four month lost 43.2 pounds. No side effects. Started at 5"10 243 pounds and now at 200 pounds, 59 year old guy. Feel great blood work getting cleaner. Cardio on the way along with fewer carbs. Stopped smoking after six weeks but was a half pack a day, 20 year smoker."


"I have been using Macrobid for a couple of years now. I am allergic to all other medications and therefore this is all I have to work with. It works well, doesn't always work for me. Sometimes I have to take a second week of it. I often feel the same way as others. Headache if I haven't drank enough water, upset stomach if I hadn't ate enough food when taking the pill. It does make me tired as well. I try to eat well when I am on this medication to help with the energy level since I am allergic to caffeine and can't take that path. I think that if you make sure to take the pill with lots of food like they recommend, the nausea isn't that bad. Also, drinking more water then your ever use to, will help with the headaches."


"I have severe, constant pain following 4 serious car accidents (none my fault) over 14 years. I was taking Oxycontin 10 mg x5 per day and my Dr. recommend I try Nucynta. I don't know why. It was more expensive and not available in a generic form.

After three days I felt it was less effective in controlling my pain.  On the fourth day I woke up and felt I had nothing to live for and my life had no meaning. I have depression and PTSD caused by the accidents but these conditions  are well controlled by other medications. I normally don't have these thoughts.  I beleived this was a side effect of the Nucynta so I immediately stopped taking it and those thoughts went away right after."


"This medicine is awesome! Some stomach issues in the beginning  (nausea, indigestion). They do not persist after a few weeks. My mood has improved, as well as less of an appetite. I uave not had any hypoglycemic events. Let your dose get to room temperature before injection."


"I use it for break through migraine pain. Works in a pinch when I can't take more of my prescribed migraine meds."


"I suffered with PMDD for over 20 years, this included bad acne, terrible mood swings, recurring infections such as bladder and yeast, having to be bed ridden the entire week prior to my period, terrible joint pain and water retention.  I had seen all types of doctors, given tests for diabetes to STDs-as they couldn't figure out what was ailing me.  I had doctors recommend Prozac and large amounts of Ibuprofen...none of this helped.  It was by luck, my doctor was not available and I saw a different physician that prescribed Yaz.  I can honestly say this medicine has CHANGED MY LIFE.  I feel like a new person and spent 20 years in pain.  Thank you Yaz for giving me my life back--I LOVE THIS MEDICATION AND MY NEW LIFE!"


"I weighed 230 pounds and felt like a cow.. I started off on 25 mg 1x a day and noticed no change. So asked doc to change me to 100 mg twice a day. I just take the 200mg at once. That's when I finally noticed a change. I've lost 45 pounds in 6 months! I'm continuing to lose and my goal weight is 160 since I'm tall so only 25 more pounds to go.  I noticed at first pop tasted different but now it tastes fine. I used to love beer but now I don't want it..which is fine since it's so fattening lol. I only eat once or twice a day and the carb cravings are gone. I don't exercise much at all. I have no side effects at all. I'm so glad I found this medication it really has been a miracle. :)"


"Hi! I'm 18 years old and ever since I've had my first period, it's been irregular. I've even been up to 6 months without it. It's my first time with provera. I got my period two days after 10 days of taking the pill. The only side effects that I have had are that I've sort of had hair loss and frequent headaches. Other than that, I've always had PMS."


"I have tried diet after diet, every fab out there. The older I have gotten the harder it has become to take it off. My energy level had become zero and it was a struggle to get through a work day and cook dinner at night much less go to a gym and work out. Over the last five years or so I have slowly put on the weight, I have had to have a hysterectomy which I'm sure didn't help, but then I was headed in the same direction before it. I had asked my doctor for help, but they always told me to exercise more. But it got to a point where no matter how much I exercised or starved myself I could not take the weight off. Finally found a dr to prescribe me phentermine 30, been on it 5 1/2 weeks and have lost 25 lbs, energy level is great "


"I had Implanon inserted in my arm 2 and a half years ago. Its been a great experience and I've been very happy with the method. The spot on my arm was sore for about a week after and I have a very small (nick) of a scar. It obviously hurts if some one grabs my arm roughly but besides that it doesn't cause me any problems. It's getting time to get it removed and replaced, which I plan to do. I hardly ever got my period, maybe once or twice a year and it only last a few days. Very happy!"


"Had high blood pressure episode of 200/120. A combination of acute stress, not enough exercise, pre-diabetic, dehydration, and not watching sodium intake. Moderately fit and no overweight. ER gave me metoprolol 100mg a day and developed an antagonistic/allergic reaction sending me back to the ER. Started on losartan 25mg for two days and BP didn't go down as expected. Stress test show normal everything except for borderline BP and rapid heart rate 112. Cardiologist put me in 120mg Cartia XT. Took a first dose last night, BP dropped 80/60 77 no symptoms, had water and feet up. Woke up with 100/70 82 laying down an 110/70 86 standing up. So far ringing of the ears, I hear my heart sounds and dry mouth. It's working so far. I will take it in the morning instead."


"I don't know where to start. For two years I have had sleep issues because of anxiety and panic attacks. My sleep quality was non existant. Insomnia, restless legs, aches, tension headaches because of it. Everything is a struggle when you can't sleep, especially for long periods of time.
This medication was prescribed for migraines and at 10mg it has changed everything!! It doesn't make me drowsy but when I sleep it's such a deep sleep. I literally go to sleep and wake up on my alarm!! It's bliss. I do have some side effects, migraines, dizziness and dry mouth but in comparison it's 10 fold better."


"Although I was never officially diagnosed with narcolepsy, about 10 years ago, I began slowing down, literally my energy and motivation kept going down and down, etc. I longed to be normal and play with my kids like I once had. Finally, we seemed to have found the right medication and now we just need to adjust the dosage. It has been nearly a month and its been a little rocky because of the adjustments needed but I feel like I am becoming the Jackie I once was. I just need to check more about the side effects, etc. So far, so good."


"I've been taking this medication for two and a half years now- with no ill side effects other than slight decrease in sex drive. It has significantly reduced menstrual cramps, so ibuprofen is only needed occasionally. Light cramps occur a day or two before my period, followed by light to moderate cramps on the first day.
No change in appetite, or increase in headaches. Most of all, it's effective."


"Been on it for 2 months now, increased 2 cupsizes and lost weight! Went from 140, to 128-130 lbs, only thing is, I'm SO emotional, it's driving my boyfriend and I crazy, I cry about everything. No babies, bigger breasts, weight loss. Sounds good to me! Only problem is emotions, but I'm sure they'll subside."


"I think it depends on if you really suffer with this condition or you just wee alot as to wether you will appreciate it.

I'm 30 years old and for the last 5 years I've had to wear adult nappys to bed (which more often than not, leak) this is humiliating. I already suffer with borderline personality disorder, depression, Fibromyalgia, IBS,  Stomach ulser and now this! It was making my life hell.

I had my first injection last year which did decrease the frequency I had to wee and stopped the leaking bit unfortunately didn't stop having to wear adult nappys at night, BUT this changed my life!! I will be having my 2nd injection on the 9th May, higher dose this time, if you don't appreciate what this does you didn't suffer beforehand."


"Had severe rheumatoid arthritis for 6 years - pain uncontrolled by DMARDs. Prescribed Enbrel and my health improved 85%. Sadly, after using Enbrel successfully for 5 1/2 years,  it stopped being as effective. Since tried Humira - didn't work. Now trying Roactemra infusions - some improvement, but lots of side effects. Really miss the quality of life that I had when Enbrel worked for me!"