"First week-  I was cold all the time and I'm never cold.  I had flu like body aches.  I had nausea after the first day.  By the fourth day I had vomiting and diarrhea for about 8 hours straight.  Today is one week after the first injection and my stomach is still not the same.  I will NOT be taking another injection.  Also for several days horrible belching a rotten egg smell"


"Female 20 years old - I recently started a new job as a cashier. I started to experience pain after having to pick up heavy packs of water bottles and other heavy items. The pain was all in my lower back. I went to visit my chiropractor and that would alleviate the pain until I went back to work. I would rate my pain on a scale from 1 to 10; a 7. It was a sharp stabbing pulling pain in my lower back and it even hurt to take a deep breath. Today was the first day I took Aleve when I went to work and my back pain was almost completely gone. I was able to move around without being uncomfortable. I am extremely satisfied with the results."


"When I was 33 I weighed 185 lbs. I am only 5'3 so I was extremely over weight. I had never had a weight problem before. My average weight was 125 to 130. After four months of staying home and not going out any, I put on the weight fast!!I started the bontril and changed everything. Didnt eat after 6, stopped drinking soda, nothing fried, no fast food, smaller plates for smaller portions and lots of water. In 3 months I got down to 122. I loved it! I tried it a second time in 2012 with no results. It was a stressful time for me. I am now doing it again and have lost 12 lbs in 2 weeks. Its a great product for weight loss! The only side affect I ever experienced was mild constipation when I didnt drink enough water!!"


"I started off with 75mg and have stayed on it ever since because I found no reason to change it. The first day I could feel this medication working, it was a little much at first but nothing I couldn't handle. But I soon noticed that it took all my emotions away and made me dull to everything going on around me and in my life. Most don't like that but I really do, I feel as if I have no cares in the world at all. Nothing goes through my head at all, its like magic. It takes me a little bit to actually get my brain going and operating but thats fine with me. Sleep and sex drive has gone down but I still get the sleep need and if I need to preform I can.  I just don't have the desire to want sex. Its changed my life in such good ways."


"I love this product! I was in severe pain until I started taking Advil. Right away I like felt the pain go away - it was like the first time I heard the Beatles. Thank you so much."


"Had the Mirena in for a month and first period is basically non-existent.  Was recommended for by my gynecologist because of harsh periods and excessive bleeding causing iron deficiency, though I don't really think my bleeding was that excessive. Have had minimal cramping and hardly any discharge, no bleeding to speak of.  I was worried coming off the pill that my acne would come back, but my face is clearer than ever.  Have noticed some abdominal bloating, but its only the first month so not a big deal.

HOWEVER...people should be warned about the insertion process as it was quite a terrible experience even with a very gentle and experienced Gyno.  Frankly, it hurt bad and I had immediate cramping. Have a driver with you."


"I just started using Fem Ring, after having tried expensive patches that irriatated my skin, messy compounded creams, and drops.  I already have a yeast infection, which never happens, plus low back and abdominal pain.  Outrageous in this day and age, that no enterprising pharma can come up with an estradiol without such hassles.  My body does not like this ring - it is quite hard, large, and terribly uncomfortable,   paid $100 for it, WITH insurance.  Estradiol acetate, which is the kind of estradiol provided in this ring, has to pass through the liver, which is an inefficient way for the body to absorb.  I expected better from Warner Chilcott.
I am returning to my compounded drops, one drop on the pulse, twice daily, $25 for a two month supply."


"When I first started the shot, everything was great.  I wasn't bleeding, it worked as a birth control.  Then, a month later I started bleeding heavily.  I bled for the entire month and longer.

I also suffer from bipolar disorder, and this shot only enhanced both my manic and depression episodes.  I became extremely irritable, erratic, and finally, I became suicidal.  After being hospitalized my doctor expressed concern that the shot had worsened everything.  If you suffer from any mood or anxiety disorder I strongly caution you against using this form of birth control.  I have used the pill before and never suffered such severe side effects with my mood.  "


"I have taken this medication since it first hit the market and was really satisfied at first. Now many years later. Hair falling out. Diagnosed as Alopecia. Also muscle problems in chest cavity and extremities. I attribute this all to the medication and will ask it to be changed. "


"I started Contrave a little over a month ago and I love it! I am down over 10 lbs! Some side effects that I have had are dizziness when I havent eaten for a 3-4 hours so I eat a snack and it goes away. Constipation has also been a problem.  I take a stool softner and it helps.  I can handle all the side effects but it is hard to stay on the medicine with the price.  My insurance does not cover any of the  cost so I have to pay out of pocket."


"I got the liletta inserted in the beginning of March 2017. I have been bleeding ever since. Not a full blown period, but enough to be annoying. I also get a random, quick, sharp pain in my abdomen at least daily, which has never once occurred before getting this IUD. No wonder it's such an effective birth control... because you bleed for months straight so you can't have sex "


"I had both knees replaced this year, one January and one in February. I weighed 300lbs in January and 312 in February and climbing. I rehabbed my knees, went back to work and still gained weight, up to 320! Went to my Dr after researching online the best diet pill. She was very reluctant to give me any diet pill. But did agree I needed something, so prescribed Qsymia. My insurance denied it until I first tried Phentermine. I took that for about 6 weeks lost 20 lbs, then my insurance let me take Qsymia. I've been on it for about 2 1/2 months. Between both pills I'm down 70lbs! I have changed how I eat totally though. I gave up diet coke, I only eat non processed fresh foods that I make, with the exception of lunches at work, low cal frozen m"


"I take this medicine for seviere morning sickness. I would have lost my job if it weren't for this medicine! It's the best! I only have good things to say about it! The only side effects I have are light headaches, anxiety at night sometimes, not often, and constipation but I will take any of those any day over having to be glued to the toilet and in bed for 3 or more months!"


"I've had one injection of depo provera and honestly the first two months were fine. Now I'm getting tingling all over my body & more sensitive skin and I've been on my period all month when these symptoms started. Honestly I don't like it, I have another appointment to get my second shot I'm trying it for another 3 months then seeing how that goes. Also very horrible cramps"


"Just started taking them for my back pain and I feel better already."


"I was in the ER for a broken orbital bone and they gave me a shot of Demerol and I felt like a million bucks. Instant relief. World's better than Morphine."


"This medication was a bit of a struggle for me... for one reason: SPOTTING.  Like, alot.  Within the first month I spotted for two weeks, then it subsided for about a week.  Then I spotted for another two weeks, and this just kept happening.  Finally, into the fourth pack I noticed I hadn't spotted in a while and was very happy.  I decided to start running for about twenty minutes every day to get some exercise.  Unfortunately, I began spotting heavily during my first run.  From then on I have been spotting every time I run.  I am now going to switch birth control pills.  Other than the issue I had with spotting, this pill is pretty good.  I did not gain any weight on this pill, however my breasts did go up a size."


"I have had my nexplanon implant for 5 months now and absolutely love it. I first tried getting an IUD but unfortunately ran into complications because my cervix was too narrow. I then opted to get the nexplanon implant and unlike my IUD experience, it was almost completely painless - just a pinch. With getting the nexplanon, I had a few concerns: 1. That my acne would come back (my birth control pills greatly controlled my acne) 2. That I wouldn't stop spotting. At the beginning, I only spotted for 2-3 weeks. After a month, I would get monthly very very light periods (3 days) and after 3 months, I lost my period. I get slight mood swings but no acne or weight gain. The only annoying thing now is that I have to take pregnancy tests."


"Started Anoro 6 weeks ago. I was pleasantly surprised the first day. No rescue inhaler needed and walking 15 to 20 minutes was easy. Then I started having pain in my legs and thighs. It kept me awake at night. I also have sleep Apnea, so this is becoming an issue.  I believe I will need to start on a different medication for my COPD. Very disappointed."


"I just started taking it today. I am feeling super dizzy, hot flashy, nervous and like I'm going to throw up every second! I'm having worse anxiety and a dry mouth and I'm clenching my teeth. I don't know why."


"After a few days taking Augmentin I had shortness of breath, dizziness and my tongue starting to swell up. My skin felt like was on fire. I had to go to ER, doctor there said I was allergic to that medicine."


"Sciatica: I've had injections, epidurals in my spine, inversion tables ,chiropractic adjustments and plenty of prednisone and nothing worked. Been on Mobic for 10 days and already the numbness and burning in my left leg is subsiding greatly. Also seems to help with arthritis in some joints. So far pretty impressed."


"My psychiatrist prescribed 10mg 3 times per day for me after I recently identified I have generalized anxiety accompanying my depression. The anxiety was causing some anger issues and causing stress to build up. I've been taking it 10 days now and I have to say I am beginning to notice my mood is getting increasingly more stable. I don't bang things around or rush or hurry, and I am not so preoccupied. The effects are subtle, but there. I am hoping the effects will build up some more over the next two weeks to where I am free of anxiety. No side effects. I am taking this with Celexa (citalopram) 40 mg for depression."


"Great so far after finishing my 6-month cycle. After about 2 1/2 months after starting to take it my face acne was gone , and my back acne was all gone at about 5 to 6 months, lots of scars though.  Considering my back was terrible. When I stopped I thought it would come back but it did not, for now... I really hope it doesn't... My skin was very dry but nothing I couldn't handle lots of lip chap and face moisturizer, the only side effect was a red face, that I  still have now after 2 months of stopping it. Other than that it was great to me. Hopefully, I can keep saying that in the future."


"Abilify is a miracle for me! I had tried, lithium, Risperdal, Depakote & they never worked. I know it does not work for everyone because everyones brain's are different but it WORKS for me & I am finally the person I have always wanted to be. I actually stop & think rationally in negative situations, when I used to react inappropriately with anger & then regret what I said or my actions. I have depression, severe anxiety and BiPolar Disorder (because of childhood trauma) and I am happy for the first time in my life. A Dr. prescribed it to me about 4yrs ago & I guess it was fairly new and I did not have insurance at the time so it was going to be $425 (too expensive) for a months supply & didn't get it. That is one of the biggest mistakes of my life so far."


"I was on this birth control for about a year and I don't know why I waited so long to get off of it. I had cyctic acne all over my face (I used to never break out before this pill) and I lost 20 pounds. I'm not a big girl in the first place but this pill got me down to 90 pounds because of the severe nausea. Also, I was moody the entire time I was on it. Went on ortho tri Cyclen and it saved my life."


"I am a 44 yr old female and I started taking 10mg twelve days ago.  The first week was really good.  I felt calmer, softer and less agitated.  I didn't feel depressed but I did experience some minor GI issues (nothing I couldn't deal with).  This week I feel slow and tired, unexcited about going to the gym anymore.  I can feel depression creeping back in.  I called the doctor today and asked if I could try going up to 20mg.  I'm hoping I can get back on track."


"I got skyla four months ago and I'm just now having my first period. It is lasting longer than normal and the cramps are ten times worst. Before this month, I would just have cramps but no actual bleeding. Before this I have had no problems. Of course insertion was painful and there is a lot of cramping, but the cramps should improve after a couple of months. My boyfriend and I stopped using condoms  after I got skyla and I haven't gotten pregnant so it's very effective."


"Thank you so much, ladies, this thread practically saved me last night.  I haven't used it the product before and did not know what to expect. I used it yesterday before going to bed. Omg, it was itching and burning so badly that I could not sleep!!! I can't even imagine what is happening when it is 1 or 3 day treatment?! After 20 minutes of rolling and jumping I started reading reviews, and I was shocked to see how many women experienced the same! So, it made me feel a little better and after an hour of hugging an ice pack I passed out. Half of the next day I still felt some burning, not that intense, but i decided not to use Monistat again just for my own sake. Got Clotrimazole today - no itching and any discomfort!"


"I have bean using Oxycontin for 2 years (150mg twice a day). It is doing a good job with out making me feel like a zombie. By the way I suffer from chronic pain syndrome and fibromyalgia. I don't have any side effects and it is controlling the pain to a bearable level. Thank you."


"After two weeks on this medication, I have developed a terrible rash.  The itching is unbelievable,  I will not take another of these capsules regardless of the consequences.
Be very aware of the side effects."


"I had skyla inserted at the end of March. I was a virgin and terrified of the pain I read about on here and yes, it hurt but not nearly as bad as I expected. I had cramping which lasted maybe 2 minutes. I had a little spotting afterwards but have had no cramps since insertion. I've had spotting 2 days since insertion and never got my period."


"Methotrexate has been a miracle for me.   For the past 3 years experiencing extreme tiredness, no energy to do anything, thankful to get through a day's work.  Tried every combination of vitamins the world has ever made without any results.  Then over last one year severe inflammation of hands, could barely make a fist, difficulty using hands.  Under rheumatologist advice used 2 other medications till placed on methotrexate with a dose of 5 pills per week.  Have been on this dose past 8 months with great results.  Have been walking, biking around from 2 to 4 miles frequently, mowing grass, doing property maintenance 6 to 8 hrs per day and still having energy to continue working on other things!  Crossing  fingers,  THANKS METHOTREXATE!"


"It did clear up my sinus problem, but had side effects: Headache, racing heart, flushing skin, sweating, heel pain."


"Did not work for me. Was having some side effects from Zoloft, so I went to my MD to change things around a bit.  Zoloft was the only thing I had ever been on, but the tiredness and no libido was getting in the way of my children and marriage.  My doctor put me on Cymbalta and at first I thought that I was really going to like it. I felt more energetic and definitely more patient with my husband and children. BUT then I started getting anxious off and on, which gradually got worse until I couldn't stand it any more.  Now I'm trying a different SNRI, Pristiq.  Time will tell, but Cymbalta was definitely not for me."


"My husband normally never has the hiccups but on the night of day 3 after having bowel resection surgery from diverticulitis, he was no longer passing gas.  Instead he was belching, burping and hiccuping. He would hiccup for hours then stop for a bit and this just kept going on and on increasing the pain of the surgical site and getting no sleep. On the night of day 6,Thorazine was added to his IV and within 10 minutes the hiccups were gone and he was finally sleeping comfortably."


"I just started to take Evoxac yesterday around lunch time. So I took 2 pills yesterday, and at night I cry these huge tears. So I know it's working.

For the dry mouth, it takes one hour for it to work, it feel moist but not wet.

At the end of the day, headache comes as a side effect.

Overall it is good"


"Did not help , even a little."


"I have severe diabetic peripheral neuropathy and I've been administered several different medicines to treat my symptoms.  I find Neurontin is best for me, but I have to take at least 1200 mg three times a day.  Sometimes more.  And I worry about that, but I can't live with the constant pain."


"I have been taking Remeron for a month now for depression, anxiety, loss of appetite and insomnia.  I have experienced a red swelling burning sensation in my face and neck - almost like a sunburn, painful, lasting at least two days then still feeling a little sensitive in my face and neck. My sleep is better, however there are still nights when it takes me a couple of hours to fall asleep, other times I go out like a light.  My appetite is better and I am not as anxious  anymore.  I have tried many other anti-depressants and Remeron(30mg) is the best for me by far.  I only hope that the face problem goes away.  I did read a comment here by someone who was experiencing facial edema.  In the monograph it does allude to this."


"I got the liletta March 14, 2017 after I gave birth to my first child on January 21. Procedure was very quick like 5 minutes but the pain I have experience since doesn't seem to be worth it. I have spotted every single day since I got it which I hate because I don't like sleeping wearing panties sometimes but have to wear a pad 24/7 now and bad uterine cramps. My uterus sits to the back so I also get bad back pains as well. Every time I go to ER they do an ultrasound and say everything looks fine. The strings are very long out my cervix and I've had discomfort during sexual intercourse almost every single time. Seems to be effective for preventing pregnancy so far. Just a lot of complications to adjust your body to."


"I Have had the implant for 4 months now, the first month i had no bleeding and thought it was wonderful, I am now on my 3rd period this month! Bled for 5 days had a week off bleed again for 6 days had 2 days off and bleeding again! Am considering taking it out. The only good use of it is not worrying about taking a pill everyday, but all these periods are interfering with not only my love life but aswell as my job."


"I am so grateful my doctor put me on Victoza. I used to have a fear of needles but this is very easy to deal with. So I started using Victoza on Dec 3rd, my sugars were still very high despite taking Metformin. The doctor also wanted to try it because I'm obese and always have been no matter what I do (I also have Hashimoto's disease which prevents me from losing weight). On Jan 7th I went back to see my doc and I had lost 10 lbs!! Despite eating whatever I felt like over Christmas. The side effects were horrible for a few weeks but I stuck with it and I'm back to normal now (except some heartburn). I'm hoping it will help me even more now that I'm eating healthier and exercising! I have more energy now as well."


"Dec 2008 I mentioned to my PCP that I had taken some leftover Vicodin from a dental procedure and how much it helped my chronic pain (fibromyalgia, arthritis, severe scoliosis, several abnormalities in both feet.) I was asking for a low dose of Vicodin to take sparingly and he talked me into oxycontin saying what a clean drug it was and there was no limit on how much you can take. Started with 10 mg ER 3x day and 5 mg IR oxy. Fast forward to around 2013, then taking four 80 mg oxycontin and five 30 mg oxycodone. Now I am being forced off with a 1/3 reduction in one month and told I won't have withdrawal. Not sure what he's been reading but it's been hell with more to come . This"medicine" has wrecked my kidneys, given me PAD, etc. STAY AWAY"


"I had the IUD insterted in March 2015. My doctor had me wait until I was on my period so that my cervix would be "spongier" and wouldn't hurt less. Unfortunately for me, because I had been on birth control for 4 years prior, I was having an extremely light period. Easily the most painful experience of my life. Was doing all I could NOT to scream in the examination room during the procedure. After the procedure I had to lay there for a while before being able to get up and leave.  The pain lasted the entire day. Very sharp throbbing pain. I aImost threw up twice. After a few days I was fine. My next period was very painful, but got lighter as time went on. I'm very happy with this IUD, I'm not sure if I will replace it though due to the pain"


"I'm on my 3rd dose of Botox. I have bladder incontinence. My bladder was in a constant spasm. It was hard to leave the house After trying pills after trying Depends after having a few accidents I agreed to the Botox injections. I found the procedure uncomfortable but maybe for 5 minutes. It took most of the first year to get used to using a cath as a norm. You can get reusuable ones or pre-lubricated once. I now use the later but they are more expensive. The first round lasted 1 year the second round lasted 6 months and now I'm on my third round.  The first and third round  more Botox was used. I love it. No more leaks, accidents. I can sleep all night. Take long walks, long car rides."


"I started with symptoms Friday night and immediately started Tamiflu. I tested positive for flu A. This medicine works wonders for the flu. My advice is to anyone who starts to experience symptoms to get to a doc immediately. I still have some congestion but I feel 95% better!"


"I went in yesterday morning at 9am to receive my first infusion of Remicade.

Had my IV inserted in my arm, and had my vitals checked at the beginning and then every 15-30 minutes.

By the time I was leaving the doctor, it was about 1:00pm. So it takes a while for the first time, but after that it won't take as long.

The only kind of downside to it was that I got just a little sleepy, which I read was common.

It's 1:15pm, the following day of my first infusion and I haven't felt a single ounce of pain in any of my joints. I understand it's only 24 hours later but I am usually in a lot of pain all morning and I didn't have any morning stiffness when I got out of bed this morning.

Very pleased so far!"


"Caused severe side effects."


"This was the absolute worst medication i have ever taken. What a nightmare!! To begin with I was taking Duloxetine 60 mg 1x a day, Wellburtin  Xl 300mg 1x a day, Valium 10mg 3x a day, morphine 30 mg 2x a day oxycodone 20mg 4x a day. I was doing just fine or do I thought. I had a change of Doctors, due to the fact that my Doctor left this practice. Not sure the reason for this medication. Never Again!!  After starting that medication once it really got in my system, my worst fear came to reality. I totally went outside my mind to the point my daughter was so scared of my behavior she called the EMS. Upon arrival at the ER, after blood work was told I was overly medicated. Never Never Again!!! Awful!!"


"Killed my stomach. Never had problems before taking this and I took Aleve with food."


"Didn't really do much to help, after around 7 months, it dosn't do anything"


"THIS STUFF IS NASTY! But it does its job. I managed the finish the first dose and all the water afterwards before going to the bathroom. I only spent about 5 minutes each trip and went consistently every 30 minutes. No close calls or anything. Then came the second dose and I could only get half down and I threw it up a bit. I took my second dose at 9pm and was asleep by 11:30 and only had to get up once. My doctor said I did a great job with the prep and everything came back fine!"


"Age 38, overall excellent health: erectile dysfunction due to antidepressant (Zoloft 100mg/ day).  Was taking 1/2 of a 100mg tablet of Viagra.  Seemed to start working 45 minutes to one hour after taking.  Worked well, but 4 hours or so after taking it, it wore off.  Yes, was trying more than 1 hardy attempt!  This went on for almost a year.  Doctor switched me over to Cialis 20mg tablet.  Best to take on empty stomach with a full glass of water.  Full effect kicks in about 3 hours after taking.  Awesome stuff. Cialis has become my "weekend warrior" pill as it lasts almost the entire weekend."


"Allows me to have an erection and have sex. I swap the needle in the package for a 31g insulin needle. Slides in without having to jab with no discomfort. The impulse device is good but I find that I would like a finer control over the dose instead of the 5MCG units. I have no recognised side effects."


"I went to a local clinic to treat Urticaria and was given 60mg of prednisone on my cheek. It had no effect on my body and the symptoms even got worse.
Then my doctor recommended to take Benadryl (H1 blocker) and Zantac (H2 blocker) altogether. I took both pills and it made me extremely drowsy (Benadryl) and Zantac actually alleviated my symptoms just a little bit.
I woke up next morning and found out that Urticaria has come back.
Then someone recommended me to take the Allegra (Fexofenadine 180mg) and it really works without any side-effects of drowsiness.
I think Fexofenadine is god given allergy medicine. I tried Benadryl, Zyrtec and Claritin before. Their effectiveness on Urticaria is far less than Allegra."


"Left knee arthroscopic clean up. Still bad. Steroid injection relief for couple months. Another injection with fluid removed and same. Can walk on even ground with little to no pain. Can not go up stairs still so try Euflexxa. After first of 3 shots I am in pain walking on even ground now. Worse. Back does not hurt, just knee on standing or walking. Don't know what surgeon will do about this. This knee looked salvageable so no replacement offered yet. Ironically, the other knee is totally bone on bone but has no pain. Was hoping to get thru summer without big surgery."


"After suffering for 8 years with my body exploding into itchy & painful hives & occasionally going into anaphylaxis, my immunologist screened me last year to start on Xolair for Autoimmune Chronic Urticaria, Angioedema, Anaphylaxis. I've been on bi-weekly shots since the start of this year. All I can say is that is a MIRACLE medication! I'm no longer mutating into a monster with head to toe hives, swollen eyes & lips, gasping for air & praying the Epi-Pens do their job before I die. Having been on corticosteroids for so long, I blew up like a parade float & started to have problems with bone degeneration & cataracts. 2 weeks after getting my initial injection; I said farwell to steroids!!! HUZZAH! Loving my life once again. :)"


"I started feeling a little bit better on the 2nd day after starting the Penicillin-VK. I had a little bit of loose stools, but I believe that happens with most antibiotics--some much worse than others. I was much better after taking all of the medication--but once you get Strep--you are prone to it. I need to have my tonsils removed--they are enormous and just catching bacteria which causes me to continue to get Strep. "


"I never write reviews but I wanted to write one because I looked up the reviews on here and was so scared to take it because of everyone's horrible experience. I'm taking 500mg twice daily for 7 days of Metronidazole. The first day I was super light headed & had a hard time eating anything. I'm on day 3 and the symptoms are clearing up and the dizziness has gone away. It's still hard to eat anything and yes, I have a little insomnia. But nothing melatonin can't fix. The medications as far as I'm experiencing, really works. Don't let the side effects scare you away."


"I was previously on Lexapro, but it made me tired and unmotivated.  I switched to Cymbalta one week ago and it's already working!  I'm only on 30 mg but my doc may want me on a higher dose depending on how I feel after a couple weeks."


"Rootsgal, they generally say it takes 3-6 months to have full effects. It takes time to rebuild the vaginal tissues."


"I woke up a week or more ago and found myself having to pee frequently. I thought "Oh that's weird." Then it began to smell funky and I decided to go get a urinalysis done. It came back negative, but the doctor gave me some Bactrim anyway. Halfway through my treatment with Bactrim, I had an allergic reaction and called it in. They gave me Macrobid instead, and gosh is it expensive. I took it for a few days for a total of 5 days on antibiotics and my symptoms were gone, but something new was happening. I always felt fatigued and nauseated, especially when I woke up, and when I tried to eat, I felt like my appetite had left me completely. My stools had turned to diarrhea and my stomach always felt uneasy. The doc took me off them."


"I had severe cramping and bled for 21 days my period before this birth control was only 4 days. I have taken myself off. The 21 day period, the heavy clots, the nausea, and irritable state just was not worth it."


"I'm 18 and I've been on this pill for 1 year now and at first it was for my irregular periods. It was the first birth control my doctor put me on. In the first week I noticed my breasts were sore but it lasted 1 day and I havent had it since. My periods were 12 days long and heavy. Now my periods are 5 days and I hardly notice my cramps. I'm not moody unless I'm PMSing..I've never had any negative side affects.. I would reccomend this pill to young people who dont have insurance or their first time on a birth control...AND! I have not gotten pregnant."


"I'm allergic to it"


"I used celexa to treat my severe stress triggered anxiety and panic attacks. It was limiting my life to the point I thought I'd have to quit my job. I'd never been on anti anxiety drugs but started on 10mg which is very low. Did not see effects immediately.  Things started feeling 'different' before they felt better.  My personal side effects were fatigue, restless tossing and turning at night (normally I'm out like a log), night sweats, and weirdly sweaty hands. All of this was WAY better than having anxiety though so I'm not complaining!  It relieved some anxiety but didn't really pick up my mood. I'm sensitive to medication and underweight so this might be a unusual experience. I'm switching to Paxil to see if I get better results."


"Some people have commented that their skin actually has gotten darker a few days after beginning to apply Tri-Luma. The same happened to me, but I realized that my problem was that after I applied Tri-Luma before bed time, I would read for about one hour with a light directly on my face. The chemicals in the cream were reacting to the light. I stopped the treatment for a few days. When again I started applying Tri-Luma, I immediately turned off the lights and went to sleep. That worked! After two months I now have about 90% clearer skin (I am olive skinned)."


"This is the absolute worst. I was on Gildess fe 1/20 before it was recalled and I loved it. The only issue I had with that one was that I had loss of appetite. Blisovi Fe 1/20, on the other hand, is absolutely terrible. I have had the worst emotional outbursts, super angry all the time, bouts of depression (where I don't even get out of bed) and even now, after 10 months of it, my periods are so messed up, it's insane. The average duration is 10 days, incredibly heavy and incredibly painful. I've always had a regular 5 day periods with light cramping and moderate flow and now it's all over the place. I usually have 2 a month which is irritating and I can't wait to switch it. DON'T GET IT. IT'S TERRIBLE."


"I have struggled with weight loss for years.  Food cravings are one of my "symptoms."  Topamax really did help with this, however my energy and memory are not what they use to be.  Originally I thought it was a trade off I could adjust to but the fuzzy memory for me is frustrating.  I sometimes say words that I am thinking about and don't even realize it.  Then argue that I didn't say it, only to find out I did. Silly, but worth revisitng my physician about.  I struggle with the same 10-20 lbs but won't give up. I would recommend trying it to people who are serious about weight loss.  It helps you push your plate away and not obsess about food.  That was an experience I had never had before, but I need my memory."


"I had Kyleena inserted a week ago and I love it so much. I have had problems with nausea while taking hormonal birth control (pills and patch), so my doctor told me about Kyleena. I had it inserted on my period because that is when the cervix is most open, and it was definitely a little more than uncomfortable. It felt like more than a strong cramp... I would say it was close to a contraction (although I've never given birth). I have a very high pain tolerance and I jumped out the chair a little bit, but it lasted for only 30 seconds. The first day with it kind of sucked. I had cramps all day and felt pretty crappy. The next morning, I woke up and felt fine. It even stopped my period early! I have not had any pain or side effects. Love it!"


"Do not use this birth control. I was on yaz for a year and it did a great job at keeping facial hair and acne at bay for my PCOS. I had no negative side effects except for breakthrough bleeding which after dealing with this Tri Sprintec, doesn’t even compare. The first two days I felt fine. After that, forget it. I started to get extremely bloated, gassy, nausea, and heartburn. It would come for a couple hours each day. Now, 5 days later everything is constant and won’t go away I feel absolutely horrible. I went to the ER last night thinking I had a bowel obstruction but now thinking, it has to be the birth control. Can’t wait until this horrible pill gets out of my system."


"I've been taking Cymbalta for ten weeks (60mg) per day. If this is as good as it gets, I'd hate to see what it's like without it. I can't tell or feel any effects at all. Not even side effects. "


"For the last 7  years I've had cronic lower back pain due to L4-L5, L5-S1 bulg disc's and Arthritis. I'm only 30 years old. I've have 12 Epidural injections that gave me no Relief. Seen over 12 back /pain doctors and was told PT and NSAID's would be the way to go. All the doctors where wrong. I was in pain day and night. It never got better and kept me from having a normal life with my family. I have two girls ages 6, 14. My PA Told me to find a pain management center. For the next month I lived in pain. The pain was so bad some days. I finally got into a pain DR. They started me on Butran 10mg patch and Percocets 7.5/325, it's changed my LIFE! I'm pain free for the first time in 7 yr's. Patch works in 3 days!"


"While Adderall definitely helped my ADD symptoms, the comedown was absolutely horrible. I was on 30mg per day (20mg IR in morning, 10mg IR 5hrs later). It made me finally able to focus, and stay organized for the 5 months I took it. However, as soon as it started wearing off, I turned into a real big jerk, and I even lost some friends because of it. I eventually discontinued it after having a mental breakdown, and due to several of my closest friends and family approaching me about how I was acting. I ended up switching to Concerta and currently take 36mg per day. I find that it works 10 times better than Adderall did for me. Long story short, Adderall, while definitely very effective at treating my symptoms, wasn't the right fit for me."


"I'm 31 years old with a 2-month old. Had Mirena inserted last week--no pain at all. I think they suggest it for women who have previously had children because insertion can be very painful if you haven't. But mine was quick and easy, no side effects, although I did start bleeding last night. After reading some of the reviews here, I'm hoping it doesn't last very long!"


"I've been taking Concerta for about 8 years and it's helped my mood and productivity a lot.  I used to get a stronger focus benefit from it and Ritalin, so there are times I still feel unfocused.  But overall, it works well.  The one-a-day dose is great.  It doesn't keep me awake too late at night, unless I take it after 11 a.m..  I definitely notice the days I don't take it, either by choice or if I forget to get the prescription renewed.  The first day off it isn't bad, but after that I get really cranky.  So I like myself a lot better on it than off!  My wife does too.

It's not a miracle, but it definitely helps."


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"I've been on Pradaxa now for about 2 months and love the convenience of not going for blood work almost every week.  Being able to eat anything is great too! The only problem I've experienced is excessive gas....never had that problem before and now it's constant. Keep hoping that the gas will diminish soon, can be embarrassing. Some slight difference in bleeding when scratched."


"I had crippling anxiety for about a decade (childhood to early twenties). Panic attacks, social anxiety, and "generalized anxiety" were some of the titles I had gotten. Bottom line I couldn't interact with others, perform simple tasks, speak in public, make eye contact, the list goes on. I had HORRIBLE anxiety panic and depression for years. I developed a pretty serious drinking problem because I was not being treated for anxiety! I was suicidal and finally sought help. Lexapro 10mg at first. I didn't feel different the first month or so. You need to give Lexapro time! I am 100% a different person. People think I am calm, confident, and put together. I feel no panic. No irrational anxiety. It saved my life."


"It helps so much. When I went to the dermatologist the first time, I told her that I have had sensitive skin and every product I have tried burns and dries out my face even more. She told me, to avoid burning use Epiduo every 3rd night. It seems to be a problem in almost all the reviews that everyone's skin starts drying out and burning. Using it makes my skin feel so much better and burned for only about a half hour the first time I tried it."


"Woke up and felt like I was on fire.  Skin was red and my heart was pounding.  Nauseated and very itchy.  Calling my doctor in the morning.  It is not worth it.  This has happened twice but this time it is worse. Feel very sick from it.  My skin is so red."


"No relief at all."


"Before the patch, I was on the pill. I don't know which, but it gave me severe nausea every morning, almost as if I was pregnant. I would have my dad pull the car off to the side of the road for me to vomit in the morning sometimes. When I went off to college I immediately visited my gyno and said I wanted something different. She said the patch is good but very expensive, but I went for it. I have no side effects except for tender breasts. It is hassle free and it is very effective. I keep it on my butt cheek so no one sees, even if I go swimming! I do not think I will ever change from the patch."


"I've had it for 2, almost 3 years now and I'm debating if I should get another implant when the time comes.  I haven't had a period the entire time,  so that's a plus I guess.  My side effects change every month.  (Ex: oily face / back  which lead to acne one month, random cramps no blood the next month, constant  headaches and moodiness the next,  and so on). My depression actually worsened while on it. I also noticed I began having panic attacks a month after getting the implant. All of these don't really compare to what really bugs me about this form of birth control. I've gained almost 40 pounds since being on Nexplanon.  I've been on diets and everything. It just gets worse. But at least I'm not pregnant right?"


"I will always take Ativan for my mild-to-moderate panic. The only problem is, it can become addictive. So I try to use other methods for my anxiety before I reach for the Ativan."


"IBS-C taking herbs off and on for years. Started taking it in am before eating. I'm busy all day and don't eat until around 2pm- 4pm so this did nothing for me.  She said to take it later with food. This caused me to interrupt my work day with a couple hour "break",  Tried  again in evening with food if I remembered to take it by 5pm and it  was great. I would be able to go before bedtime, however take it too late, up for hours -  not a pleasant experience. This May I stopped taking it, just herbs and tea now. I'm convinced it ruined my hair. I'm really small and have ADHD, so I need my vitamins and what food I eat to be absorbed into me, this stripped me of nutrients."


"It should be noted why a patient should stop taking this medicine before surgery.  My father went in for a routine cystoscope and had major bleeding complications.  Patients should be made aware that this medicine may CAUSE BLEEDING."


"I have been on this medication for over three months for moderate acne. It got rid of most of the acne but the first two weeks were almost unbearably painful. After three months, I didn't give up yet, but I still get big red and under the skin pimples that are super noticeable along with whiteheads. My skin is covered in acne scars that faded slightly from the exfoliation of epiduo but my skins texture is hideous, it is dry and crusty, and on top of the extreme dryness, it is oily! This medication is very hard to deal with and as soon as I stop using it I know I'll break out again. I think epiduo will work wonderfully on foreheads but all over the face completely killed my skin. I hate my skin only slightly less now :/"


"A few years ago, I was setting on the floor getting my bills ready for taxes, leaned forward to grab a bill and got "stuck".  Could not move.  The doctor prescribed Vicodin.  It caused a blinding headache. Still had the Back pain and the headache was almost worse than a migraine.
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"I wish I could give this a ZERO star. They warned me that I could have some abnormal bleeding.. but, nobody warned me that I'd be bleeding enough to support the Red Cross. My blood count is low - which it never has been before. Not to mention the acne, the attitude, the sore breasts, and the emotional instability to go along with it. The REAL reason this works as a birth control is because nobody on this medication is doing anything even remotely related to sex (oh yeah, I forgot to mention - no sex drive). Even if you had a sex drive, it's a bloody war zone!! Nope! Hopefully someone, anyone really, will read this and think "nope, I'll go a different route", and I will have saved someone some MAJOR heartache and struggles."


"I absolutely hated it. I had it I since the beginning of July and my period hasn't stopped since and it is now December. Its really light though and kind of looks like old blood. It's a good form of birth control alright because who wants to have sex on their period! Horrible"


"Having started on 5mg of the medicine and finding benefit, my doctor moved me to 10mg once a day, then the changes started. My condition became serious with continual coughs and no sleep, my blood pressure was very good at 137/68 but my quality of life was useless."


"Have used imiquimod several times for various basal cell cancers on face and chest. I treat every other day as prescribed. On face, there can be significant pain from local swelling but the treatments do work. No pain on chest. As an alternative to surgery, which I've had a few times, I'll take the soreness. One sachet can last several treatments. I break off the end of a Q-tip and use the blunt end to apply. Site is small enough so that one packet lasts about four or five applications. I apply and let it absorb/dry in the morning before work. I apply the drug for about four weeks let the site finish healing and then go back to the dermotologist."


"I am 35 years old and my blood pressure which was an average of 150/90 was giving me headaches. My doctor prescribed me 5mg of Bystolic daily and my blood pressure dropped to 120/80 - perfect. Some side effects though. I experienced initial tiredness which waned and decreased sex drive. I haven't gained any weight but it really seems hard to lose any which I've been trying to do for a while. I think this is due in part because it's hard to keep your heart rate elevated when exercising. Overall a good drug - gets the job done."


"It has helped me a lot"


"This is my second pack, I have never felt worse, microgynon never made me feel so sick, I'm nauseous for a week and a half , everyday! The  first pack did not make me sick. My sex drive is none existent now I'm so moody
On the upside, I've lost weight."


"I was first given Ritalin at 6 years old. Ritalin made it hard for me to sleep. Being on Ritalin made me feel nauseous.  Ritalin caused tremors in my arms. Being forced to take Ritalin made me self-conscious. Ritalin increased my anxiety. My anxiety turned into panic attacks so I was prescribed with antidepressants like Zoloft, Wellbutrin and Effexor. I was also prescribed with Lamictal, an anti-convulsant. For me, Ritalin was the "gateway drug.""


"I am also usually very much against taking medications especially ones that can alter your behavior but I have to say that this was a godsend.  I never once considered taking a daily medication before and was very skeptical.  The only reason I rated this product a 9 instead of 10 is because I experienced side effects during my first week of taking it that I was not expecting.  I read that these side effects are pretty rare but they did include symptoms that were similar to flu.  Before I started taking Zoloft, I was extremely anxious, shaky, nervous, and I would get into random fits and be consistently depressed.  Since being on it I have felt much more calm and I feel like I have a better quality of life."


"I actually struggle with the possibility of bp ii. At 6 MG I didn't have any response positive or negative except that is repressed my appetite, with infrequent feelings of rage,which were controllable with benzos (ativan).  At 9 mg I began to have extreme insomnia (probably because it metabolizes as l-amphetamine or an adderal-like substance). At this dosage the rage I would feel was too much to handle, and was very much similar to what I felt on wellbutrin.  I would caution anyone, if you have rage on wellbutrin, you may (as others have anecdotally said) have feelings of rage on emsam as well. It's worth a try still, however, as when I wasn't feeling intense anger, at 9 mg I did feel better. best of luck."


"This medicine has been a complete life changer for me. Having heavy periods 4 months non stop bleeding I am 40 years old. I was prescribed 10 milligrams for 10 days. If it wasn't for this medicine my everyday life would be unbearable. Some drugs aren't for everyone. This one is by far the best. Everyone says it can cause cancer it has bad side effects. Doesn't everything in life cause cancer and have bad side effects this drug is so helpful prolonged uterine bleeding I would recommend this to anyone. This medicine save me from a complete hysterectomy so why everyone voices their opinions on it don't take it go on and bleed and deal with it and quit complaining about it maybe if it wasn't for the stress in your life your periods would be reg"


"So far so good."


"After years of trying different birth controls I finally hit the jackpot with this one. I'm 32 years old and I definitely went through my share of experiences with other birth controls but this one has been the best one thus far. No side effects for me, no nausea, no mood swings and loss of libido. Weight loss? I actually lost around 10 lbs the first couple months I started this birth control and a couple people I knew who were taking the same medication told me they had the same response. Glad I finally found the right one for me."


"I have taken only half a pill so far but I have to tell you that I have gagged when smelling cigerettes. I have gagged when attempting to smoke a cigerette. I love the idea that I can save money and put the money to a better usage. Yes everyone will have different type of reactions, thus so far mine has been good."


"Very effective . I like it. However I noticed that my penis has an increased bend making penetration difficult.  Does Cialis cause bending. Is there a way to reverse bending or is there medicine that can reduce the bending."


"Tried it all after Radical Prostatectomy. Stendra was/is a last resort. Like others a Big Fat Zero. Very expensive for no result. Next stop is surgeons for Implant surgery."


"Out of all the neuroleptics I've been on, haloperidol helped my paranoia far better. I did not experience weight gain at all, but I take benztropine for muscle spasms, tremors in my hands and muscle stiffness- all of these are side effects from the haloperidol."


"Dexilant gave me every side effect on the label. "Not Good, I have never had diarrhea like this before. Pain in my stomach, chest pain, like having a heart attack. This has been the worst experience I have ever had. Sure hope others read this before taking this medicine. It should be taken off the market."


"Mirena has been greaat for me. We have one child and had my Mirena inserted one and a half years ago.  Insertion was very painful, cramping afterward. Nothing crazy. Not had a period since. Some light spotting once. That was it.  Also lost weight, not as moody, and life is greatly improved. Definitely recommend."


"After 2 years using this very expensive product every day, my toenails are still thick, yellow and peeling. What the heck??"


"Lost about 60 pounds, was a bit concerned, and I had to force myself to eat sometimes."


"I have been on amlodipine for nearly a year.  Doctor said to avoid sodium and exercise/diet. I take 2 x 5mg pills in the morning and 1 x 5mg at night.  Blood Pressure has done very well.  As long as I stay away from sodium, I have no swelling in ankles/feet.  Heart doctor said to stay away from chips, bacon and soup. I am 74 and do not exercise regularly I need to lose about 30lbs.  I am so tired, how do I exercise?  It takes all I have to make something to eat.  The one side effect I noticed was 'skin rash/itch'.  I have this scalp problem, with little pimples that I scratch.  Dermatologist said dermatitis; I use prescription shampoo. Scalp problem started just after starting the generic amlodipine. "


"My obstetrician/gynecologist cured the vaginal lichen sclerosis by surgically using extra skin. Still, I have to use the ointment 2x a week on the anal skin to keep the area from pain, itching and bleeding. On other days, since it is not recommended to use too often, I use raw shea butter, with emphasis on "raw." "


"2 hours after taking it POW explosion of diarrhea! The worst diarrhea I have ever experienced I want it to end now but there is no light at the end of the tunnel yet!! ...I'm trying to drink some boiled ginger and taking comfort knowing we're all suffering together :( sorry guys haha it's a small price to pay (although my  butt would argue that)"


"This works effectively for anxiety as well as sleeping problems. It doesn't impair my cognitive abilities. It is not addictive to me, however the only problem is getting off Xanax and the backlash effect it creates. I have successfully used Tranxene to bridge this gap and taper off safely. I rate it a 9 1/2; it has been a true miracle when I needed it most!"


"First had anxiety so agreed with doc to take Lexapro daily in the morning.  It worked wonders.  But then I realized I was still not sleeping well.  Back to doc, who suggested Lunesta  3 mg.  Have taken this combo since 2006 and can honestly say the 2 Meds have saved my life.  Have had to add Wellbutrin in am with Lexapro, but am a fan for life.
FYI:  have been able to wean Lunesta down to 1.5mg at times; and am hopeful that eventually I can give it up entirely.  I have stayed at 1.5mg dose for maybe 4 months at a time.  But then life events tend to make me need the 3 mg again.  Bottom line, I am lucky that these 3 Meds work for me.  I wish everyone out there to find the right recipe for sleep and peace."


"I am 72 and have tried EVERY diet since I was in junior high school.  I have been taking Belviq for about 30 days and lost over 10 pounds - 30 pounds to go!  This is the only diet pill that doesn't make me edgy and greatly helps with cravings.  I used to "graze" all day but now I don't think about food and snacks when I get bored.  It is a great medicine!"


"When I first took Effexor I was in the first few days a bit jittery, but then I felt like I hadn't felt in years or ever. It was such a God send. Then with doctors advice after approx 12 mths I went off it.  I went on it two more times,  but my dose was higher and higher- no real help to me. Then a third time, I went off my head on it. The anxiety was woeful, so severe. I phoned up the help line for mental health and got the usual spiel- give it time, yes, it can cause that, speak with you doctor and so on. I read how this can happens then wamo it works. But I had already been on it before and never had such side effects.  It was horrible, and scary.  My personal experience is two opposites. Good and horrible."


"I have buzzing in ears, very annoying also find it hard to sleep. Yet when I do sleep I can sleep for 10 or 11 hour"


"Terrible. You feel a bump in energy and libido the first 1-2 weeks and then it drops. They up the dose and it happens again.

I started at 230 test and went on this drug. It dropped to 198!

It does not absorb. That is the problem. And when it does it supposedly becomes DHT which is like a female hormone.

The only reason this drug sells is because people are deperate for help."


"It did make some of my pimples smaller however my face is now red and itchy! My left cheek is swollen and has a red patch on it."


"I was 12 weeks when I went for my first ultrasound and they told me the baby had stopped developing at 8 weeks they did a follow up appointment to see if anything had changed and it didn't they told me it was a missed miscarriage and to speed up the process I was prescribed two pills inserted vaginally of cytotec I took it at 5:30pm by 11:30 I had started bleeding and had contractions at 2 am I was bleeding to much and went the the hospital where I passed the baby and was released at 8am the same morning it was probably the worse pain I have ever experienced but I found it a better option then the D&C, it worked for me but I'd advise to anyone taking it to take ibuprofen or Advil before hand to help with the pain"


"The first 3 months on Viibryd was great, was on 20 mg. Had a lot of energy and felt like my old self again, then I took a turn downward. So they up the medicine to 40 mg and I had the worst side effects possible. Heart pounding and palpitations, panic attacks, bad diarrhea, sleep deprived, crying, shaking, loss of appetite, bad nightmares, so they took me down to 20mg but added Buspar. I have been on other antidepressants and never ever had such bad side effects... I still have diarrhea and nervousness. "


"so far so good. I have had sleep problems with all the Blood pressure meds given to me."


"30+ years severe back pain from injuries and now severe arthritis in back and joints, especially hands at base of thumbs. In my time of pain, which stretches back to the early 80's, I've tried almost every thing available for pain. Vicodin gives me an incredible headache from the tylenol. Vicoprofen does not. Yes there are a few side effects, but for the relief I gain from using this medicine the side effects are worth the relief. I have suggested vicoprofen to my friends that have experienced headaches from vicodin and when they try it they are extremely pleased that I mentioned it. The headaches were no longer an issue."


"I take 4 or 5 Tylenol # 3's per day. Seems to work for my neck and shoulder at about a factor of 80%. Also helps a bit with being bummed out and also with minor depression. Hope this helps. P.S. I like this better than Vicodin. Vicodin gives me a headache, for some reason. "


"The pain in my right thigh was almost unbearable.  It was all I thought of, day and night.  I only slept at most 2 hours at a time before the pain would awaken  me.  After a week on Lyrica (75mg twice a day), there was tremendous relief, but I still had pain.  Then I was put on 150 mg twice a day, and it was like a miracle.  The pain was totally gone in a few days.  I also take it for fibromyalgia and diabetic neuropathy.  But the meralgia paresthetica saw the most dramatic improvement. No noticeable side effects, except a little dizziness the first few mornings."


"I was on Yaz for about a month and a half after switching from Ortho Tri Cyclen that I used for 7 years.  I switched because Ortho wasn't working for me anymore. I was nauseous and felt off balance.  I had no problems with acne nor weight gain.  While on Yaz for a short time, I had anxiety, depression, bloating, and weight gain. I had to stop mid-pack because I was an emotional wreck.  I'm on Aviane now for two months and experiencing horrible breakouts I never had before. I feel slightly off balance when I first start using active pills and during the first few inactive pills.  I'm still looking for what will work for me."


"First time I got MRSA it started as a small pimple under my arm and quickly became a massive abscess over night. I went to the ER and doctor told me it was MRSA and prescribed me 10 days worth of bactrim. With in four days the infection stopped and the wound started to heal. It was completely healed before then ten days but I took all the bactrim as directed by the doctor. Then about 7 days ago I noticed a large pimple and got it checked it and it was MRSA again but my whole leg was swollen. They lanced it and gave me another ten days of bactrim. I'm about five days in and the swelling has resided and the pain is much less. No side effects other then a constant headache and abdominal cramps. Seems to work good for MRSA and staph infection"


"I've taken this medication for a year and a half after switching from Zoloft (that wasn't helping at all) and while Lexapro somewhat improved my anxiety I haven't seen a major difference. I still get anxiety attacks every now and then and get depressed to the point I cry a lot. I personally find xanax  to work much better for my anxiety but everyone is different."


"So, I have been doing this for a month and feel terrible the first two days then I start feeling like my usual self. I can cook and do some house chores so that is a good sign since I haven't had much success in much of anything! My husband is much better at giving these shots compared to the staff so we do them at home. It is better than the pills. I hate shots but my husband is wonderful so I am ok with it."


"So I have read several posts and here is my response. This is my second time on Buspar and I was prescribed 7.5. I didn't like the dizzy feeling and I had trouble focusing so I cut my dose in half. Broke the pills. After very light dizziness with the 3.1 dose I am feeling good. I know the doctor prescribed one dosage but if you continue to feel sick after a few days just lower your dose and start from there. You're going to feel weird for the first few days anyways as your body adjusts. The Meds work great. In the beginning when I was getting upset I could feel the medicine trigger something to keep me calm. The more I tried to get upset or was experiencing anxiety, the more weird I felt it's been 2 weeks now.."


"I took this for temporal arteritis. I gained 70 lbs., developed moon face, swollen legs and arm. I was unable to sleep at night and was so sleepy during the day, I fell a sleep anywhere.
Developed cataracts, had them removed but I still have blurry vision and have not been able to drive in 1-1/2 yrs. Hair is thin and very dry skin. Have a hard time walking due to vision and weakness."


"I am at the end of the road. I am so depressed about this entire situation. I was on the shot at one point of time. It actually gets the job done, prevents pregnancy and stopped my period, however, the weight gain is real, mood swings, and I don't need anymore of those anyway. My bones popped every time I moved and I managed to gain 15 lbs, most of the weight went to my stomach and thats terrible considering I am only 5'2 and my normal weight is no more than 127 lbs. I LOOKED PREGNANT. I am getting very emotional about this entire situation because my periods are the worst, heavy bleeding, cramps are just unbelievable, so painful and lately they have been off track, but they still come EVERY month. I am stuck don't know what to do."


"Awful. I've been on birth control for 10 years and I've never had a reaction like this. I was on Junel before they switched me to Blisovi. Ever since I've been extremely moody/irritable, it made me feel anxious and lethargic. I can only describe it as feeling crazy. I can tell my reactions are irrational but my emotions are getting the better of me (so much so that's it's been straining my relationship). When I restarted the pack after my week off I became nauseous and had headaches all day the first day taking it. I was scared to take it again the second day but thought my body would adjust. It's been three months and if anything the symptoms are getting worse. Wouldn't recommend to ANYONE."


"So far so good.. I have been on Yaz for two months now. Worked great for clearing up acne. My face was completely clear within the first month of using Yaz. My only problems are that when it is close to  my period my cramps are worse than ever. I've also been getting extremely emotional before my period. But other than that, everything seems great. No nausea or anything."


"I promised that I would give a review here if it works. So here I am. Condom broke during the time we were doing it, it was too thin for my bf I guess. The thing is i was ovulating that time. So I was really worried that id fall preggo, Took the pill after 10 hrs, felt too sensitive and bloated and I really thought it didnt work. But it came 5 days earlier. It doe make u feel paranoid though with its effects. Worry less for it delays ur period as well. Wheew! Thinking of having an IUD when bf comes back from vacation."


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"I'm just about finished with the first pack, and so far I've only had mild side effects. My sex drive is now completely unpredictable, and I'm super emotional, both of which are completely uncharacteristic. I'm hoping that I won't need to use these for more than a year. "


"I've suffered from anxiety my whole life. I've been on an off so many different medicines I can't even count. At first, Effexor seemed like a heaven send. Recently though I've realized that if I merely skip a day or more.. The withdrawals are indescribable. I shake constantly. I throw up. I sweat. I get headaches. "


"I am on methadone maintenance. I have been on  it for years. It causes serious constipation for me. I had to manually pull it out! pain, bloating, you name it. My Dr gave me samples of Linzess. I took it at 2pm, and just took a seriously satisfying poop . Miracle drug. No side effects, yet. I strongly recommend for anyone chronically constipated."


"I started with minor anxiety attacks then kept going up to the point that I ended up at the hospital many times. I thought I was having a heart attack but to find out later that it was anxiety. My Dr prescribe me mirtazapine and after a few weeks most signs of anxiety where gone. I also take sleeping pills for chronic insomnia. They didn't help at all with the anxiety problems, but once I started mirtazapine I noticed a big change and it helps with my sleeping problems as well. If you have major panic attacks ask your DR. if mirtazapine is an option for you because in my case it helped so much. I was able to go back to work and I wasn't afraid to go out in public places like I was when a victim of anxiety attacks."


"I got on this birth control April 18 2015 , it was cool throughout my  first 22 months then I start  gaining weigh everything became irritating to me everything was making me upset , I can see a big changes in my emotions and I also gained anger. I'm always tired and I'm always nauseated. But I didn't get pregnant so if you don't care about the side effects then good luck"


"I have been taking this birth control for about 6 years. I originally was taking Lo Seasonique, but had to switch to this as it is the generic option.

I began taking this in high school after suffering from crippling cramps, and missing school due to these symptoms. The first three months were full of spotting (which I was warned of ahead of time). After my first pack, my body started to get used to this BC.

It is a low dosage of hormones, which works great for my body right now. One thing I have noticed is that if I don't take my pill at exactly the same time each day, I do begin spotting for a day or two. There have been a few occasions where I have forgotten, or taken it 3 or so hours late, which has caused spotting to begin."


"Finally after years of pain, inflammation and not being able to bend my knee...my Dr. Suggested Orthovisc. He explained to me what is was, what it's for, what to expect and without a doubt I said yes! After being so miserable for so long I figured I had nothing to lose. After the first  injection I had relief, finally! It was tender for the first day, after that..it was fine. I completed the 3 week regimen and I'm so glad I went for it! My knee feels great!!! I'm going for the other one starting next week. Thank you Orthovisc and Thank you to my Dr. No pain, I can bed and walk pain free!"


"I took phentermine for 60 days starting in January. I lost a total of 29lbs during that time. Was still hungry and no increased energy. Had dry mouth and headaches. I stopped in March and it has been about 60days since then, I have now lost a total of 55lbs. So almost the same amount off as on. I'd rather work out every day and eat better without the medicine. I feel that if I hit a slump and stop losing, I might go back on it."


"I have been on lexapro and abilify for several years. The combination of the both were not helping. When I started taking viibryd I had your typical side effects but they went away and I have been on it three months and have felt better then ever. The only problem I have had is nightmares when I accidentally miss a dose ..anybody else have that?"


"On narcotics, muscle relaxers for neuropathic pain from inoperable herniated discs, arthritis in back.  Narcotics cut in half by doctor and prescribed Lyrica, 75mg once at night, then 75mg am and pm and on til taking 150mg am, pm.  Nothing.  Today an additional 75 mg to be added midday.
Decided to check here before taking more.  Wow.  I have had left hand/arm jerks where my arm just flies up, once throwing iPad mini across the room, another time scatting nuts everywhere while chopping them.  I now realize this condition started with Lyric and gets worse with increased dosage.
I am going to slowly stop this drug because  a) it does nothing for pain, and b) what has it done to my brain?"


"Mirena has been great! I'm going on 5 years in February and have had a wonderful experience. No pain, no cramps, the only bleeding I've had has been spotting and that happens maybe once a year. I am going this February to have my second inserted and from what I have read it appears it may be a painful experience. However, I am optimistic and hope it is as good of an experience as these past 5 years."


"I have taken Zoloft and Trazodone for past 10 years for depression and anxiety and recently changed doctors. She prescribed Cymbalta.  I am on 60 mg and although I have some negative side effects, they are all tolerable. Any medicine you take you will have side effects. On the positive side, my libido has increased drastically and I can once again have orgasms. Guess I am making up for those "lost" 10 years with Zoloft. New life at 59."


"I'm gonna be honest Naproxen does not help at all for my cramps. I got a IUD to help with the pain a flow of my menstrual cycle, it helped with the flow but not the pain. She prescribe this to me and I still have excruciating pain. Everyone is different"


"This medication works great for my high blood pressure (when I first started Bystolic it brought both numbers down tremendously) and a small leak (Mitral Valve Prolapse) The flutters in my chest weren't as frequent as they used to be."


"I had gotten this medication after herniating a disc is my lower back. I only got minimal pain relief after taking 1 pill and decided to take 2 at night as the prescription states "1 to 2 pills may be taken". I ended up with moderate - severe upper stomach pain and slight chest discomfort. I also noticed that as I would fall asleep, I would wake up suddenly with a feeling of having to catch my breath. This lasted for hours. It did however only slightly relieve my pain which Is why I rated it 2 stars. I will not be taking this again."


"I'm 5'10" 54 year old female.  I started taking 37.5 mg with 10 mg  fluoxetine (Prozac to ease neg side effects) in the mornings one week ago at 203 lbs.  I am already down to 191, a loss of 12 pounds in the first week.  I've had no hunger and absolutely no cravings.  I have been able to eliminate all sugars, simple carbohydrates etc. While I recognize that most of this is probably water weight, that has to go first!  I have not started exercising but will do so this week hoping  to maintain the momentum.  Very pleased but need to continue to be disciplined as this is only a tool, I've got to do the hard work too."


"I was doing any and all narcotics that I could get my hands on now I'm taking 100mg of methadone a day. I honestly think it saved my life. I know its saved my marriage."


"I feel the same way as the other person! I was also previously on Lutera and the pharmacy switched me to Orsythia and I am having the same side effects--and a few more. "


"This is the 3rd type of birth control I've tried in 10 years. The shot wasn't bad, just an inconvenience to go to the doctor every 3 months. Then I tried an IUD , that was a pain, it wouldn't sit in my cervix right & fell out 3 times. Now I have been on sprintec a little over a year. I have had NO acne, NO weight gain, NO suicidal thoughts. The only side effects I have encountered are, slight migraines the week before I start the sugar pill & VERY LIGHT spotting for a day about 1 week before I start the sugar pill. It's not bad enough for me to change to something else though."


"I had no problem with hyperhidrosis until I passed the age of 40. Then it suddenly became a huge problem. Peri-menopause perhaps. I began sweating profusely and became very self-conscious about my body odor. I tried many different anti-perspirants/deodorants, including "clinical strength." They would work for a short time, then stop working. I mentioned this to my nurse practitioner and she suggested I try this. It really works! I will admit the itching/tingling/stinging is annoying, but worth dealing with to have dry pits! I used Hypercare for a few years, but recently was prescribed Drysol. They seem to work equally well and have the same side effects for me."


"This med did nothing for my Bipolar 1 disorder. It's very expensive if you do not have medical coverage"


"Just a few weeks ago I was reading all these reviews in tears.  I am a 36 yr old mother of two & suddenly I started having panic attacks.  I was so scared to start taking Zoloft because I thought it would "change" me, or make me feel "off."  This was SO not the case! I tried everything natural I could first-- but I was still having anxiety regularly. I was also having negative thoughts that I could not stop, I would have to actively try not to think about certain things, and I really struggled with that.  I have been on Zoloft about 2 weeks and all of that has stopped!  I feel happy! I didn't even realize I had been in a funk, I feel so so SO much better now.
To anyone reading this, you're not alone, it can and will get better!"


"Yes, this will lower your BP. It also makes me very tired, dizzy when bending over and extremely exhausted when exerting energy. How am I supposed to improve my diastolic condition if I can even run for a mile without wanting to pass out.....I hate this drug! How can someone function with a heart rate of 90/ 65? Seriously!"


"I started using the Nuvaring because I was having severe menstrual cramps and heavy periods.  I have been using it for 6-7 months now and although it has worked wonderfully for the reasons I started taking it, the side effects are not worth it.  I have fatigue, 8-10 weight gain, widening of my hips, and about a 2 cup breast size increase.  What's worse is that a lot of the weight gain in around my abdomen so none of my clothes fit.  There is definitely a lack of energy that has interrupted my lifestyle.
I think its true that Nuvaring works for some women but not for others, just like any birth control.  For me, the experience has been more negative than positive so I am going to stop."


"Have been on 30mgs Cymbalta for about 3 months to treat major depression and fibromyalgia. Have previously taken just about every antidepressant on the market with no real difference to my mood. Have tried to come off antidepressants but without success. My experience with Cymbalta is it has been highly effective in treating joint and back pain but the side effects I am experiencing are so bad that I am seeing my GP today to request help in switching to something else. Side effects include:
sweats for the first few weeks, nausea for the first few weeks, increased energy levels, headaches/migraines on waking, dry skin, dry eyes and sharp pain in eyes, itchy palms and feet, constant phantom smell of strong, cloying perfume, severe constipation."


"I've been using the Butrans patches for the past 6 months. In the beginning everything was wonderful and breakthrough pain was nonexistent. I then began having more pain and my doctor put me on Norco 10/325 3x daily. It was then that I developed rashes, itchiness and an intolerance to both medications, which my doctor said isn't that uncommon. Now I'm on 20mcg/hr and life is good again."


"I started Paxil 6 days ago. I get married next month and my job switched me to sales. I couldn't take the stress- I went to the hospital thinking I was having a heart attack, to find out it was anxiety. I've had chest pains, palpitations, obsessive nail biting and chewing.  I couldn't take it any more. I've used 3 vacation days up just because of anxiety.  Also I'm a 27 years old. Since I've started Paxil I've had a lot of side effects that I didn't associate with the medicine right away.  I have trouble urinating even when I have to go badly. I've had short term memory loss like forgetting my work number, I feel hungover and dizzy, blurred vision, shakes, nausea, and inability to reach orgasm."


"Best drug for me to wake up with good sleep and not have a headache.  I have used it for 8 years for allergies (itchy eyes, bug reactions) and my house always has it in stock.  Love the drug!"


"I was given this medicine due to my chronic migranes and I always used to vomit everything up. Zofran works miracles"


"Worked well for a week then side effects started. Tightness in chest, depression, suicidal, light sensitive, dizzy, nausea, had to stop taking it all together. Took one every 12 hours per instruction. Helped a lot at first then the side effects were unbearable."


"I have started this and been on it for about 3 weeks. I was originally on 30mg/day, and it has helped me so much. The only side effect I had to deal with was the upset stomach. It has helped me concentrate more on my homework, assisted me getting a new job, and just keeping myself busy. I do hate that it only stays in effect for a couple of hours, but thats usually all I need. One thing you will have to be careful of is what you eat and how you work out. I had stopped eating chocolate, and cheeses specifically due to the high tyramine level. Also, when working out I try to take the parnate after I am done working out so it doesn't effect my blood pressure."


"I finally feel more mentally stable! I've been on this for a week and a half and I already noticed a HUGE difference like ...I'm in serious shock. This is like a miracle. I've been diagnosed with depression, and every type of anxiety. I am now more talkative, I have way more patience & I just feel so happy. Like I feel normal. And I had little to no side effects. I did 5mg for a week then upped to 10mg three days ago and since I started all I felt was more tired but that went away in the first 3 days. The first day though I took a nap after I took it and I lost my appetite for the night and I felt a bit shaky for 2 secs but after that everything was normal."


"I am 32yo female 5'5" and went in weighing at 205. I am an athlete, however I am hungry all of the time. I actually feel hungry all the time, and the inner dialogue was always about food. I have been on Contrave for 2 weeks and 2 days. I have lost 6 pounds and the inner dialogue is becoming less and less everyday and the hunger is gone. It is a miracle. I will say that I did have a headache for 3 days when I went to 2 pills a day. Yesterday I started 2 pills in the AM and noticed that when I eat after taking it my stomach cramps something awful. After about 30 minutes the pain produces a bowel movement and I am fine. I would much rather have this side effect than the headache or nausea. I am anxious to see how I do on the full 4 pills a day"


"I have been switched to zubsolv from suboxone 8 mg so far I am not feeling as fatigued as I use to on the suboxone. The effects of the zubsolv do hit you faster. However I am worried about how long the medicine will last I am afraid it won't last as long as my suboxone strip did."


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"I have been on Triness for about 7 months. I felt a little sick at first and I cried a lot over nothing. But all that went away after a couple of months. This pill works for me. I take it everyday at the same time. I don't have any problems with it. My period last about 3 days and is very light. I barely have any cramps. I love this medicine."


"Taking 1/2 a 5 mg tablet which has reduced the number of times I needed to go to toilet.
I find that vesicare causes blurry vision, memory. Some memory problems and dry mouth. I take Movicol am and pm ( laxative)  and Biotene for dry mouth and also feel somewhat tired and lack motivation. I hope in 3 month when I trial not taking it for 2 weeks will work as the side effects and the price of tablets make me short tempered."


"Takes 4 hours to work and by then you need another dose. Since they took the other ingredient out, Benadryl and Wal-Dryl no longer work for me. Back to experimenting. No side affects, but not effective either."


"I have been on Benicar HTZ 40/12.5 for a little over 1 year. I have had only 1 minor side effect ( I need to urinate more often & urgently) and my blood pressure is well controlled. I tried other medicines and they just didn't work.
I signed up for the right fit program almost right away. Next month my costs will drop to $15 per 30 days.
If you are not enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE/CHAMPUS, or any federal or state government-funded prescription program. ( I have BCBS so I qualified) then you can join the right fit blood pressure program on the Benicar site and the most you will have to pay is $25 for 30 days. I'm not an advertisement or paid in anyway. I just want people to know the program is real & it works!"


"I would first like to say birth controls act different on every person who takes them but this one was terrible for me. I've had three for the past year, trying this one hoping it would be the one for me but it wasn't. In the first week I felt my moods changing and my appetite growing. By the end of three months I developed depression. not all because of the pill but I'm sure its some to blame. Hope this helps. "


"I have had a decade long experience with opiates and all the so called remedies for withdrawals . Suboxin, works as long as u wait until u have some withdrawals before dosing if not it puts u into withdrawals, god awful pain in minutes..subutex won't put u in withdrawals bc it doesn't have the 2nd ingredient which is a blocker . I realize things tend to work differently on different people. If taken properly I've never heard of subox not working. I want to be clean of it all ! Recently hit rock bottom and was able to find a free detox center which gave me Clonadine/ Motrin / Tylenol . Several doses of clondine made my vision fuzzy but once my withdrawals kicked in the pain was unbearable. My legs hurt so bad I wanted to cut them off !!"


"Used it before, but then had it changed to Symbicort. No way of telling which one is better.  I seem to get a lot of head colds and sinus drainage with both.  Now my MD is putting me back on Advair 250/50, but I doubt it will be effective at all.  I walk 5 miles a day in an hour and 13 minutes.  So if my time improves a little, then maybe it does help more than Symbicort did."


"Obviously I have sensative skin as well as a sensitive ph balance sometime after sex I get discomfort. In really bad situations I get yeast infections and use monastat. It always burns and I scoop it out after a little while after awhile the burning goes away but it feels like someone set your vag on fire.  Because I'm sensitive natural stuff dosen't work once it gets to that point but its not the meds I would suggest first."


"I had been having major pain in my neck and lower back. Also awful joint pain in my elbows. The pain left so fast I forgot that I had been hurting. Worked great for me only thing negative is that it makes me sweat also I've been gaining weight.  And I believe the weight gain is because of the medicine."


"Before my period every month, I get awful constipation for about a week before. I usually just wait is out because it eventually just goes away. But this time, I tried something new. I took 2 Ducolax last night around 9 and woke up at 9:30 with severe nausea and cramping. Let's just say, after hours upon hours today of the worst stomach cramps possible, crying, sweating, and throwing up, I'm exhausted. It kept it's word, it relieved all my constipation and I feel great now, I just wish all the side effects that came with taking it weren't so bad."


"This recently became over counter here so I thought I'd give it a go. I have suffered rosacea badly for near on 10yrs, as did my mother from her late 20's into her mid 50's. Nothing I have tried before has worked.
This is day 4, and already my bumps are gone, my redness has reduced and my skin feels smooth, not dry and flaky.
Only negative so far is it makes me itch and my skin feel tight for about half hr after application. My usual unscented baby sorbolene seems to help with that though.
So far so good, hoping to see big results."


"I used Diane for years but my doctor switched me to Yasmin because I was experiencing breakthrough bleeding. Have been on Yasmin for six months and I really do not feel like myself with a consistent moderate depression and angry mood swings. So odd because I am normally a happy-go-lucky person! I was using Diane largely for my acne and it worked but Yasmin has not done anything for my acne either - I have at least two new whiteheads every morning I wake up, which also does not help with the depression! I will be switching back to Diane and exploring other options to address breakthrough bleeding at the end of this cycle."


"This medication is a godsend. Squashes my anxiety, racing thoughts, and depression! I also take a low dose of Seroquel XR and Prozac, which seems to be helping me tremendously."


"The first one I tried and it was not good for me.
The constant headaches, dry mouth (very bad at night time), made me have very real like/scary nightmares, and after 2 days did not even change my energy level/random sleep attacks. Still had to have a nap to make it through the day."


"Amrix made me sleepy. And then for a week after 1 pill I was so irritable is was like psycho PMS and I hated everyone and everything. That stuff is toxic and I'll never take another one! Avoid it! Oh and my neck still hurt. Useless."


"This is my third birth control I didn't ask for the changes they just happened! But this one I love b4 taking birth control I had period for 5 days and they were very heavy which totally sucked.  Then I got on birth control and it slowed them down to eventually 3 days very light periods and now I don't even have a period at all! It kinda worried me at first not having a period but I took a test to confirm I wasn't and sure enough NOT PREGNANT! This is my second week not having a period and I've been on this pill for about 7 months! I like having no period but it does stress me out a little"


"Been on Latuda 40 mg for six weeks. Doctor put me at 80 yesterday and the restlessness I experienced last night was unbearable.   All day I haven't been able to stop moving my feet and legs.    Called the doctor today and she said continue taking it and go to the emergency room if the symptoms get worse.  PLEASE HELP.  Does the restlessness go away !!?????"


"I had my first Mirena when I was 22, now I'm 32 and working on getting my third one. I have never had children and I don't want to have any at all. Both insertions were very painful. The first time around, I was spotting and cramping for 4 months. I hated it to the point I wanted it removed, but decided to wait a little longer. I'm glad I kept it! 4 months later, my periods are so light and almost nonexistent. Yes, my acne got worse, but it was because it got better when I was on the pill. I think my acne just went back to its pre-birth control levels. No mood swings, no more cramping, great birth control (10 years and not a single pregnancy or even a scare!) I recommend it, but I always say give it at least 4 months if you hate it."


"My history is spinal fusion/neck ~7 years ago- plates and screws in my neck.  Now have 3 bulging disks in neck also. 6 discs removed from back (spinal stenosis, herniated discs, scoliosis)- have 6 metal plates, two steel rods and 14 screws~in back. The surgeries did help- but still have pain, burning, & pins and needles sensation in neck, shoulders & arms. Burning pain in hips, and muscular soreness through out my back. I've been on pain meds for years and wasn't getting a lot of relief. I discussed with my MD and he ordered Voltaren Gel. I can't say enough how much relief I receive from this medicine. Can sleep better, pain much less. I've even begun hiking again!"


"I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Endometriosis and had a major surgery. I was only able to take four of the six shots. The side effects are TERRIBLE. I had almost all of them. I took my last shot in March 2015. It has been one month and I am now experiencing panic and anxiety attacks along with high blood pressure. I am only 37 and gained weight now weighing 155 and have a blood pressure of 142/103. I have never had high blood pressure until the third month of the shot. I have hot flashes, night sweats, chest pains that sent me to the ER, vaginal discharge, painful intercourse, vomiting of the day I got the shot. It has been an awful experience. I am praying that when it gets all out of my system, I will not see any of these side effects anymor"


"So my boyfriend and me had unprotected sex May 28, I took the pill within 30-45 minutes. My period was suppose to come May 30. I had light cramping and breast were sore. But thankfully my period started June 4! All I can say is not to stress and take it easy!
Use protection yall! Pill saved me!"


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


"I'm 32 and have been taking GILdess for 3 months. My period has been light, although my acne spikes a little mid-cycle. My breasts are sore about half the time (which is typical for me.) I otherwise really like this pill and don't feel any different than when I'm not taking birth control."


"I've been taking Ritalin for 3 years for Narcolepsy.  I was very unwilling to try it at first, but after much research and a push from my Dr, I was finally alert and able to think clearly for the first time in years.  I've had to alter my dose at times and currently take 10mg twice a day.  I work part-time and try to alter my lifestyle so I won't need to up my dose too soon.  I can't imagine life without it and hope it continues to work for years to come."


"I have been on Apri for a month now, and I can NOT wait until Sunday to switch back to my brand name birthcontrol. This month has been a nightmare for my body. Yes, I know, usually if you switch birthcontrol things may change for your body but I was told that this was the EXACT same thing as my other brand name birthcontrol and that the only difference is that I wouldn't have to pay out of pocket. Which is weird because I didn't pay out of pocket for my brand name birth control.. Anyways, within the first week I had acne all over my face. and right now. I have hundreds of little red bumps on my forehead. I honestly have not broken out this bad since freshman year of highschool...I'm 22 now. Each to their own but for me, Apri is a no no."


"This is the second time I have tried savella.  The first time after 3 weeks of suffering from sweats, intolerance to heat although the pain was better, I started having headaches and palpitations.  It did nothing for my brain fog.  It did however help with the pain.  Because I only have 1 kidney, pain meds are a problem for me.  I have RA, osteoarthritis and fibro.  I started back on savella at a 12.5mg dose 10 days ago but once again, the palpitations, the nausea and sweats have caused me to stop.  wish this could have worked for me."


"I was on Ortho Evra for almost 6 years (since my early 20s).  I've had very few issues with it... no weight gain, no moodiness, no stale sex drive.  All I've experienced were slight skin irritation (where patch was placed) and spotting.

I switched to NuvaRing under the guidance of my physician (because of my concerns over the FDA warnings).  It was as easy as the patch, but I quickly gained 5-7 pounds over 2 months of usage.  Then my doctor put me on Microgestin 1/20 FE.  It was the first and will be the last birth control pill I ever take!  I have gained 15 pounds over 6 months, experienced excessive night sweats and lost all interest in sex altogether.

Now, I might return to the patch."


"I have been on Cymbalta for about 3 months for anxiety. Started at 30mgs for the first two weeks then up to 60. My doctor also prescribed me Lorazepam for the occasional "melt down". Before Cymbalta I was anxious about everything, whether it made sense or not. Had "melt downs" at least three times a week. I have noticed a huge change, my family has as well. I feel like myself, not afraid or anxious.
But I missed two doses (just two) and am now experiencing some not so fun withdrawal symptoms. I'm extremely nauseous, dizzy, brain feels muddled and I'm feeling a bit depressed/emotional. Now, I seem to be questioning this "miracle drug" and think I may need to find another way to deal with my anxiety issues."


"I had the implant put in my arm in March 2015 right after I had my daughter. I did bleed for quite a while, probably 6 weeks but that could of been from the baby as well. I have had my period once since and it was super light, which is a welcome change from the erratic heavy periods I got before. I have gained some mega weight which sucks but I don't watch what I eat either. My skin is clearer and I definitely haven't gotten pregnant.  All in all I like my Nexplanon."


"Helped with depressive thoughts and episodes quite a bit, I was in a toxic environment at work and home, which were one in the same. Started at 10mg for 4 weeks, which helped a little with my symptoms of 'negative meditation' where I could only think of mistakes I made and how I couldn't concentrate at work. Went from functioning 30% to 70%. Increased to 20mg even though I hesitated because I was experiencing some unpleasant side effects. They indeed worsened on 20mg to my un-surprise. I had low sex drive before because of the depression, but my desire is gone now because of the medication. Starting to feel numb, and there's something inside me that won't relax. I quit my job and moved, too. Still have some anxiety."


"I got the match stick implant inserted 10/13/14 and now it's 8/14/16 , and as far as pregnancy It's amazing with keeping under control , you can you use protection or not and never worry about pregnancy ( but I suggest using protection) but I have never had bad anxiety before but recently it's been crippling and I have no idea why and in heading it's because of this birth control. I have long irregular periods , irregular color from my normal period before. I notice more discharge and more mood swings and it's crazy. I feel crazy sometimes. I lost 25 pounds within a year tho, I weighed 125-130 last October and now I weigh 104, from stress. You have to have a strong mind to be able to deal with birth controls head games!"


"My neurologist has tried me on several medicines, but I work in the OR that the Cymbalta and Lexapro do make the pain manageable but I think all the side effects are with me. Mentally I felt like I was floating. I have done the amitriptyline, Neurontin, Buspar, Ultram, Flexeril. But when I read Mucinex I thought you are kidding me. The next morning I went and got some Maximum Strength 12 hr relief and also tried the liquid but I prefer the tablets. Try it I promise it works. Sounds crazy but it does."


"Works great."


"Acute allergic reaction.  ER treatment of Epipen and Steroid injections and 5 day regimen of prednisone."


"I have been on 450mg of Effexor for over a year now and while it is better with the medicine it hasn't had the full effect I was hoping for. As a result I have also been prescribed Seroquel, olanzapine and diazapam. I am fearing coming off any of these medications especially at such high doses and was wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences."


"I love this birth control. I got it about a year ago and everything has been great. The first month was the worst part I had spotting and a swollen arm but that was nothing I could not handle. When I was on the pill I gained some weight but on the Implanon I have been able to keep my weight under control. The only bad side effect I experienced was have fewer, lighter periods and occasionally missing a few. That can be a bit scary."


"I got the Nexplanon inserted on October 3rd, 2014. Insertion was much easier than I thought it would be. Only bad part is I'm allergic to adhesive so I broke out bad where the bandaid was and still have some scarring from that. I had been on the pill for 2 1/2 years and taking it every day was a hassle to remember. The first day I have the Nexplanon my hormones went CRAZY. But after that everything was fine. Super happy no weight gain (if anything I lost weight), my mood swings have almost stopped and I'm not pregnant. I just started spotting a few days ago. Very light. Not enough for a tampon just a small pad. I noticed I have been slightly more emotional but nothing compared to how it used to be while bleeding. So far so good."


"My migraines appear hormonal related, premenopausal in my 40's. If taken at onset Zomig is very effective against my migraines.  If taken later it is still effective, but requires another dose within a few hours, as directed, to get the pain under control - HOWEVER if taken then I've had the stiff neck and jaw thing.  I do notice that my skin is sensitive to heat after I've taken Zomig and my taste buds are sensitive to some flavors (excessive salivating).  It does make me dizzy.  I usually break a tablet in half (which I was just reading you're NOT supposed to do, but it doesn't say why), and if I catch the migraine fast enough half is usually enough to deter it.  I save the other half for later if the migraine feels like it is returning."


"I have had this condition for YEARS. With no progress using any other meds. LAMISIL cleared it up COMPLETELY in 2 months. The doctor warned that it could take up to 6 months to a year to see any results but thankfully it was way less time then predicted."


"I took Levora for the first time when I was 21 and the first day I felt really bad. I felt nauseated all day, I wanted to quit there then but I am honestly glad I did not. It was great after that, I did not experience any weight gain or acne issues. "


"I have been on the Implanon since May of 09. At first I bled a lot, like everyday for six months then I would bleed two weeks out of a month. I had really bad mood swings so I went to my doctor and she put me on Prozac to calm me down. After I was put on that I wasn't as stressed and I am now bleeding once a month for 5 days except this month, I haven't had a period. I like this birth control because I do not have to think about it at all and because it's a three year plan which is perfect for me but other than those minor issues I love the Implanon."


"My son who is 12 has been on this medication now for about 6 months. 40 mg a day. It does absolutely nothing for him. The Dr tried upping his dose to 50mg and he started having major mood swings, anxiety and depression. Ritalin, Concerta, Vyvanse we have tried those too but the side effects were too much for him to handle. I'm at a loss what to do now. No more meds I guess?"