"Out of the entire list from above, this is the one that took away the pain, with almost no high.  It's what I've been asking for almost a decade."


"The side effects were hard. Extreme dizziness, nausea and weakness were the effects I experienced most after taking the drug for two weeks."


"If you don't want to get pregnant, then this birth control works just fine. Downsides for me: longer periods. I was bloated for a good 2 months. I read to try and stick it out for 3 months and bloating would subside, and for the most part it did. Last but not least, and for me the worst, the CYSTIC ACNE!! Uggghh I haven't have acne in 3 yrs and as soon, as soon! As I switched to this BC I started getting them all over, with cystic ones mainly on my jaw line. I absolutely hate it and will be switching BC this week!!!"


"I take 80 mg of Geodon, 25 mg of Topiramate, 40 mg of Prozac, 50 mg of Trazadone, 200 mg of Lamictal, 100 mg of Vistaril, and Xanax as needed for anxiety. The Lamictal helps me the most out of any drug I have ever been prescribed.  I was on 50 mg of Lamictal and went through a pretty rough depression, I felt catatonic and didn't care about anything - I felt desolate. I am now taking 200 mg and I feel so much better! I have more energy, I have a genuine smile, I feel like my old self again...or, pretty close anyway."


"I'm on my third month now, and the side effects aren't too harsh. I have my mood swings like any girl, my sex-drive has increased greatly, so far has prevented pregnancy, and has cleared up my skin SO much! I used to get really bad cramps before I started Sprintec to the point where I'd throw up or start balling my eyes out, but now they're very slight cramps, or non-existent. My period has always been regular, and taking this pill hasn't changed that. No spotting at all while taking the active pills, and no yeast infections. The very first month that I began taking this pill I did get a bladder infection, but cranberry pills and a LOT of water cleared it up in less than two days. My breasts have gone from a 34B to a 34C. Overall I love it."


"I've been taking Bontril SR (105 mg) for 30 days. The 1st week I lost 7lbs and the 2nd week I lost 3 lbs and none since. The 1st week I had tons of energy and a significant decrease in appetite. The 2nd week my appetite started to come back and the energy was gone. I now have almost the same appetite as before, although I do get full a little quicker. Went to Doctor today to get refill. Going to try 1 more month. I did follow the 1200 calorie diet and drank lots of water the 1st 2 weeks. It is hard to restrict calories now that the hunger is back. As far as side effects, I did experience headaches, insomnia and dry mouth for a few days, but that has gone away. I was also irritable that 1st week. Now the only side effect is dizziness if I don't drink enough water."


"I cannot stand the Nexplanon implant. At first it was great because I didn't have to worry about making sure I remembered to take my pill every day, but now it is terrible. I had a 12 day period, stopped bleeding for two weeks, and then had a 22 day HEAVY period. I'll say it's definitely an effective birth control, because you never seem to stop bleeding long enough to have sex! Terrible terrible thing. Going to get it out tomorrow."


"I have been taking Sprintec for over 3 years now for severe bleeding and pain during menstruation.

Sprintec has helped lessen the bleeding and pain during menstruation, however the build up of this drug in my body has slowly caused so many side effects in which have severely hindered my quality of life.

The following are side effects that I have experienced while on Sprintec:

1. Daily Nausea

2. Worsening of Chronic Migraines and Daily Headaches

3. Severe Dizziness / Light-headed

4. Visual Changes (Blurred Vision)

5. Acne so bad that I had to be treated for infections of my hair follicles

6. Worsened Depression

Again, these severe side effects took years to occur."


"I had the ParaGard inserted on April 1st. The day after, I broke in a rash all over the trunk of my body. It wasn't bothersome, and I was too occupied dealing with those killer cramps. Later the next week the rash started itching so I called and was told to take Benadryl because I didn't want to have it removed when my body might adjust. The rash only got worse so I ended up having to have it removed. This obviously was not the IUD's fault and I would have loved to keep it in because it contains no hormones. It was quite painful going in, I won't lie. But it's manageable, you might think you're dying but you're not. Be sure to take a few days off work, dope up on Advil or other pain relieving drugs and rest! My heating pad worked wonders."


"I'm 31 and this was my first time getting the depo shot. I had a period for 2 weeks, light flow, the first month and continued to have periods the following months, each lasting 5-7 days. It killed my sex drive and now, with the drug completely out of my system, I am having another period and my last period ended less than a week ago. I don't recommend using the depo shot."


"I can't begin to describe to you the kinds of nightmares that this medication gave me.  Believe me.  You don't want to know about them.  It DID, however, prevent a migraine that would have most certainly occurred.  (It rained one day and weather changes are my biggest trigger.)  Yes, this medicine worked for me in the sense that it prevented a migraine. BUT!!!  I would rather treat an existing migraine than have these TERRIFYING dreams every night."


"I have really bad allergies due to tree pollen.  I tried Xyzal for the first time and it works! My throat doesn't get itchy anymore and my nasal congestion is gone.  I take 1 pill before bedtime and my only struggle is staying up during the day.   My brain gets foggy and I am super sleepy.  I am currently typing with my eyes shut. ZZzzzzzz"


"Since I take 3 time a days for 24 yrs it help a lot and I knows it willbecareful of this and safety"


"This can increase anxiety to start with. And make you sweat a lot."


"I have been taking it for 5 months (have only been sexually active for the last). The most recent three months, I have always started my bleeding between the 2nd and 3rd week and don't bleed at all on the inactive pills. I have mild cramping and nausea/feelings similar to my menses during the bleeding. I haven't asked my doctor about this yet. Other than that, I have experienced no mood swings, no weight gain, no unpleasant symptoms. My acne cleared up. I do find vaginal dryness to be an issue, but I am not willing to chalk it up to the pill yet since both I and my husband are new at this. Also my breasts are relatively tender. I did think they had grown a bit even before I read all the reviews, but the change is hardly perceptible."


"No help with anxiety"


"was feeling angry and snappy and unhappy. started lexapro, slept a lot and gained weight and started grinding teeth. switched to wellbutrin 150 2xday. crazy headaches for 3 weeks and strange metallic taste in my mouth. then i read that generics are not necessarily the same, and went straight to wellbutrin's manufacturer who has a great program if insurance doesn't cover it -- $50 per month for name brand wellbutrin 300XL, SO WORTH THE $. i lost a bit of weight, could work straight through for hours, felt much more peaceful and happy except for the pre-menstrual 10 days, when i could become a raging lunatic. doc prescribed prozac 20mg for those days only, and almost zero PMS or PMDD since (self-diagnosed PreMenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.)"


"I have been on Elavil for 3 months now and it has changed my life.  Immediately before starting the medication, I had dizziness, nausea, jaw pain and migraine like headaches with light sensitivity for 3 solid months.  I had suffered with these headaches since my early 20's but I had never had one long nonstop migraine for 3 months before.  I have only had the beginnings of one small migraine (flashing lights) in the past few months and that correlated with missing a dose of the Elavil the previous night.  I take one 25mg tablet at bedtime for migraine prevention.  I sleep well, feel great and my mood is elevated, all because I don't have those debilitating headaches which were ruining my life."


"I've been taking Toujeo for about 3 weeks now.  I previously used Lantus.  Was able to use a drug card to get Toujeo price really low.  But, my sugars have been all over the place.  I have had 350 highs and 74 lows, up and down, with no real reason.  For example, two nights ago, my bedtime reading was 114 and the next morning, without eating anything, my reading was 353!!  No reason.  Anyone else having this issue with Toujeo?  Will it level out eventually?"


"This medicine has been a God send to me for stressful situations at my job. Unfortunately I had side effects. It has affected my taste buds. Sweet don't taste as good as they used to, which for me wasn't a bad thing."


"Originally I had SynviscOne injection 4/2016, & although it took about 6+ wks for my knees to feel full benefit, I was pain free about 4-5 months.  It was great!!  (Not everyone experiences the same benefit for the same amount of time, I was told.)   I started getting knee pain pretty badly again late Aug & by mid-Sept. I couldn't take the pain so I got steroid injections in both knees. My insur only allows 2 SynviscOne injections/yr.  By the end of Oct. the steroid injections had worn off so I got another SynviscOne injection each knee.  It's now 6+ weeks later (Dec. 10) & haven't had much relief to speak of.  I'm hopeful in next 10 days or so I'll feel more relief, but honestly it's the best med I've had for my knees."


"I have been on Arimidez for a little over 4 months.  Other than a little bit of hot flashes I have had no side effects at all."


"I'm 20, and I've had migraines since I was 6 years old. I had tried everything my doctor could think of before I went to a neurologist, and she suggested Relpax. I will never go back to any of the "home remedies" or any other medication as long as Relpax is on the market. I get visual blind spots when a migraine is setting in and I take it as soon as the spots appear, which is usually 10 minutes before the pain starts. Within 30 minutes, I'm back to feeling great."


"I love this birth control. I don't really have any issues with it except if I try to skip my period when I haven't done that in a while. Just be consistent with it. Fantastic."


"I am not looking for this pill to do all the work for me.  I just need some help.  I started today at 230lbs. These reviews are encouraging. I guess we will see."


"I consider Azor a miracle. My blood pressure was 143/90 before taking Azor 5/20. My blood pressure now holds steady at 105/72. This medicine will definitely increase my quality of life and decrease my risk of heart attack and stroke. I have had no side effects from Azor and have been taking it for the last 18 months."


"After hospitalized and diagnosed that I have SVT, I've been 30 days on Bisoprolol. During those 30 days I feel tired, feeling like want to take a deep breath and release it and at night when I am about go to sleep - once I lay my body on bed - I feel a strange in my chest. It's not SVT (heartbeat race). I can not describe it, but I know the feeling is never happen before I have Bisoprolol."


"I have been taking Protonix for over 5 years. It is the only choice for me since I have tried many alternatives with horrible results (Dexilant, Aciphex). Protonix is the BEST."


"I had the implanon inserted in March 2017 and at first I hated it and wanted it out straight away within the first 2 months. My sex drive was fine. My mental state was fine too (I have suffered with severe depression before so was worried it would effect this but it didn't thankfully or hasn't so far!). I had just gotten into a relationship and the implanon made my skin go real bad. My face was in so much pain it really got me down as I just felt so ugly and fed up. So I went back to my doctor for advice and she put me on the pill for 3 months alongside the implanon. This worked a treat! My skin cleared up (sudocrem also helped a lot) so after 3 months I came back off the pill and things seem to be fine now. Give it a chance :)"


"Worked pretty well except gave me stomach trouble (upset tummy) and sexual dysfunction.  Took two tries to stop it - finally quit using "Your plastic brain method", which worked."


"I took Byetta for 7 months. The last 3 months I was taking 5mcg twice a day. I lost weight and my sugar level was good. But I was always bloated and constipated. It was not a good feeling. I like the results but have terrible side effects."


"Extreme dry mouth.  Could not leave home without bottle of water.  Extreme dry stools to the point that I was taking a stool softener every day to avoid unnecessary straining.  "


"I haven't gotten my period in a year. I got my first period when I was 9 and I was a regular until I turned 17, I'm now 20. I was taking this medication (10mg) daily for 10 days, I finished them yesterday. My Doctor said I was supposed to get my period around the seventh day, I still haven't gotten it, but I'm hopeful because I have leg pain and my breast are tender since yesterday (those are signs I usually get before my period)."


"If you don't want to worry about getting pregnant, use this. Never had a scare once since I've had it. I'm scheduled for a replacement next week after 3 years"


"It works ok for my mild back pain.  It is not very effective for my severe back pain and broken rib."


"I began at 1.5 then titrated to 3mg dosage. At first, I loved the medicine, as it completely eliminated my depressive symptoms and helped regulate my sleep. However, after being on the medicine for two weeks, I developed Akisthesia and was told to stop. However, for those who do not experience TDS or EPS from the medicine, I imagine this will be a solid option to consider. Just be warned- the most common side effect listed is "restlessness," which hit me hard and fast."


"I have been taking this for a couple days now and I have been major sweaty and I was running fever. I'm not so much as running fever now but, I'm extremely sweaty all the time. I'm taking this for bronchitis. This is my second time getting bronchitis in one month the medicine I was using the first time didn't work so, I have to try a completely new set plus an inhaler. I can't sleep I took about a 3 hour nap during the day and, it's 3:00am and I can not seem to sleep. My cough hasn't gotten better it's still the same it's mainly the reason I am awake. I'll be fine if I'm siting up but when I lay down I start hacking. Anyways, I'm very sweaty and very awake. "


"I am 5 feet 228lbs. Started 5/12/15 as of today 6/30/15. I am 208lb. Still eating what I like but smaller portions. Walking for exercise. Total of 19 pounds so far. Very happy. Only side effect is dry mouth. I just drink water all the time. But my energy level is great"


"Never knew how powerful this drug is until I tried to replace it with Cymbalta. Within 2 days of switching, my anxiety was sky high and my depression was so severe that I literally was suicidal. Went back on it and these symptoms subsided quickly. By no means this is the perfect drug but it seems to be a bit better than others. I wish it would control anxiety better. I have to take lorazepam to control anxiety fully."


"I got the Skyla IUD put in in the beginning of May 2014 due to my inability to take combined hormonal birth control of any sort due to major migraines and mood swings. My first two periods after insertion gave me the most terrible cramps, but have since lightened up a lot as has my period flow.  It messed with my sex drive for a while, but that seems to have evened out as well.  The only real downside that I can tell is the 3 or so days of spotting after my period, but that has slowly been disappearing as well.  I would honestly suggest the Skyla to anyone after all my terrible experiences with other birth controls this has been a major God send."


"I took Aviane for 4 years and never gained weight. Worked wonders for me!"


"This is the worst pill I have ever taken, and I've been on several. I didn't connect the dots until I had been on this pill for almost 4 months.

The only pro was that it lessened cramps.

CONS: Spotting for an entire month when I first started. My acne flared up uncontrollably. My mood swings were insane and I thought I was depressed. I didn't realize that it was this awful pill doing this to my body. I wish I had never taken this pill."


"Started 8 weeks ago and lost 18 pounds! There are some side effects that are more bothersome than other.  Like the awful taste it leaves in my mouth and for some reason I feel like I have a lump in my throat all the time. Does anyone else experience this?"


"Never has any side effects. Thanks to the drug one year later still free of it all"


"Have been on Fentanyl 50 mcg patches for 3  years.  Tried name brand Duragesic-worked best, Mylan-stuck best/less relief, Watson and Sandoz generic worked similarly, but Sandoz do not stick as well.   Watson seem to work best in the first 24 hrs, while Sandoz lasts longer.  To keep from falling off: 3M Tegaderm film transparent dressing.  4inch x 4 and 3/4 inch size works best for 50mcg  size patches.  Tegaderm patches usually available from the pharmacy counter-no script needed.  Put over the patch when you first apply it - you will survive hot showers, etc.  Menopause/ hot flashes-another story, as the perspiration is under the patch which inhibits its ability to osmose the medicine.  Best to change every 48-60 hrs for best pain relief."


"Took Cipro for a month and it cleared up a very major kidney cyst infection for me.  I was extremely unwell and in hospital.  I am 50 and a regular walker.  I found all symptoms minor and manageable until week 4 when I did develop some extra aches and pains, and felt a general malaise and unwellness.  I even felt a bit depressed on the last day of taking it.  Stopped Cipro yesterday and have woken up feeling like my old self.  I would take it again though because it was so effective at clearing up my infection."


"I had severe blisters on my hands and wrists.  The blisters were in various stages, some forming under the skin, some filled fluid, some ruptured.  I had 50  blisters on my left hand & wrist and about half that number on my right hand & wrist.  The pain, burning, piercing pain was extreme.  My doctor prescribed several different creams that did not work and then this Betamethasone Lotion.  I finally had relief.  This worked within minutes to relieve the pain and within 2 days to see amazing clearing of the blisters.  I am so grateful for this medication."


"This medication has helped me for years and works excellent. I wouldn't trust anything else!"


"Ive been suffering frok acne from the age of 12 ever since ive been so insecure,at the age of 13 i started putting foundation to cover it up,it was reallly bad.Accutane/roaccutane saved my life and my confidence in many ways,im 14 ive been with this medication for 3 months now ive seen alot of change in my skin,really happy with my results,i really recommend roaccutane,i started off with 20 mg then 30 then 40,my side effects were nose bleed,dry lips,dry face,back pain,headaches and joint pain but its definatly worth it.i took a before and after pic and in these 3 months ive seen alot of difference and now i can go out in public without makeup!ive tried everythinn and nothing worked except for roaccutane."


"Like the other reviewers below, I had a moderately severe allergic reaction to lastacaft. My eyes became very red and moderately swollen. Symptoms subsided within a day of discontinuing treatment."


"I've been on 50 mg for almost 2 years now. Previous to this my life was so difficult, with debilitating phobias, almost daily panic attacks, OCD, and constant generalized anxiety. I was very very reticent to take an SSRI and tried every other strategy under the sun to try and manage my mental illness: therapy, vigorous exercise, yoga, meditation, natural supplements etc... but to no avail. Yes, I did experience some side effects: mild stomach aches for about 2 weeks, and a certain amount of agitation that has diminished, but not completely disappeared. But I can function as a normal human being, enjoy life, spend time with friends. I am no longer a prisoner of my chemical imbalance. I sincerely believe that this medication saved my life!"


"Insurance changed and had to switch over from microgestin. I was on microgestin for 2 years with no problems or symptoms at all. Only a week into the new pills I started experiencing awful nausea and bloating. The stomach knots were non stop and for being a person who is rarely emotional, I have never cried more. Hormones were out of control, definitely don't recommend this birth control."


"I was in a car accident a year and half ago and suffered from lower back and sciatic pain ever since.  My pain management doctor prescribed Nucynta which worked great for the pain but made me extremely dizzy and sleepy which affected my ability to take it since I need to be alert and work and be with my kids.  Just recently switched to Vicodin which is working for the pain and only have mild sleepiness.  Work with your doctor to find the right fit for you."


"Wow, this drug has really changed my life. Some time after being diagnosed with GAD, I was prescribed 10mg of Lexapro just over a year ago, at age 16, and since have made a staggering recovery.

Before starting a medication regimen, I had very severe anxiety. Therapy had never really worked for me, But escitalopram turned out to be exactly what I needed. As my therapist put it, medication is a strong foothold so that you can pull yourself out of mental illness. It won't save you, but it will help you extremely.

I do get brain zaps if I forget to take this for one or two nights-- but that's the only lasting side effect I can think of. Overall great medication."


"I love this medicine! I was on 50mg tablets, then I was switched to 6mg shots. Sure, side effects are still there, but they are less vicious, and after 2 hours, I am fine for an afternoon. NDPH is a little different."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Suprep worked really well except the taste was terrible. Unless you like the taste of cherry flavor medicine, the taste won't be a pleasant experience. Drinking with a straw helped and cutting the taste with either ginger ale or Gatorade made it somewhat manageable.

I started the liquid only diet a full 24 hours before I had to drink the first bottle. There was no cramping and it worked suprisingly quickly. I got the chills for a little but they subsided as I continued to drink water.

Tips: low fiber diet 3 days before, liquid diet full 24 hours before first bottle drank, put in freezer for a bit, use a straw, take your time drinking it."


"I was prescribed this for pain in my throat due to acid reflux. It worked but didn't last long. Also had headaches (side effect)."


"Works good for menstrual cramps without a significant buzz so you can still function."


"10th day in of taking this, woke up to severe muscle pain in both legs, shoulder hand and wrist, now at 3 wk mark. Still in pain have been using a walker to get around, showing slight improvement, how long does this take to get back to normal, it's been horrible."


"I am on day 10 of taking Chantix.  It has slowly made cigarettes taste awful.  I feel like my mouth tastes like an ashtray.  Tomorrow is my quit day and I feel like I will do just fine as long as I keep taking the Chantix.

The side effects for so far, have included;

1. Weird dreams the first week or so.  (some examples: I stabbed someone & then the mafia chased me, I made out with a coworker, and I shot a man who was raping my friend.)

2. Slight nausea (note; I can't eat much in the morning, after eating more later I tend to feel better.)

3.  Everything seems to smell like b.o."


"I feel that this medication is one that any person with ADHD should look into. When I was growing up I was always in trouble, couldn't pay attention, couldn't sit in one place, had terrible grades, and was not serious about my life. I was prescribed Adderall and now I am in College with high grades and motivated to really succeed in life."


"Day three of 290 Linzess and nothing!  X-rays, CT, ultrasound show no reason for the lack of bowel movements... just a LOT of stool... Week three of blowing up like a balloon and only eating Jello and clear broth..and gaining weight!"


"In the last year I have been having "complex" migraines with auras and numbness in arms/legs/face and that are so bad I cannot speak or move. I was taking Excedrine but It wasn't helping much at all.  Because of the numbness and auras I was very limited to which medicines I could take. Lucky for me nortriptyline was the first one I was prescribed. I was getting migraines 4/5 times a week and it was REALLY getting in the way of my life. Within the first 2 weeks the migraines stopped!! I didn't get one again until 3 months of being on nortriptyline and it was a mild headache that I managed perfectly with Excedrine! Now I manage about one headache a month with Excedrine and take 30mg of nortriptyline daily before bed. Only side effect I have is hair loss."


"I was on Jolivette for over a year.  The first three months it was great; lighter periods, less PMS, no complaints.  After that grace period, it was all downhill.  I took it at the EXACT same time daily (down to the minute!) and I ended up with two long periods a month! One month I would have a regular period and the next I would have another period two weeks after my first.  It was frustrating to say the least. "


"I got the mirena inserted in September of 2015 is already the end of the year one more day and I'll be 2016 and I'm still bleeding... Is this ever going to end!!!!!!!!! I'm just so annoyed by now when is this going to end."


"My experience with Aviane has been really amazing. I lost a little weight when I was first put on it, but my appetite seemed relatively normal. I've not had any luck with it reducing acne, however, my period became completely regular. I can pinpoint it's start within a 32 hr range, and it has reduced my flow and cramps significantly. I used to get nauseous and dizzy when my period would start, and now, other than the occasional light cramping, it is hardly noticable."


"I've been on this medication for 2 1/2 months now, so I'm not sure if that's long enough to judge this medication, but here I go. I am a 21 year old male, and I've had anxiety for as long as I remember, and on and off depression since I was about 15. This medication works FANTASTICALLY for both anxiety and depression. Both symptoms are at an all time low, and I love this medicine for that. Unfortunately, side effects are present, and for me, never went away. I ALWAYS feel tired on this medicine (as a result, caffeine is my best friend). Because of the side effects, I don't particular recommend this medicine, but everyone's body works differently, and it may be right for you."


"This shit is AWFUL. I just finished the second round and am drinking water...@ 3:30am. Horrible taste with cherry flavoring full of aspartame, although that's not listed on the box. This feels like cruel and unusual punishment. I saw a commercial for Cologuard. They analyze your DNA in your colon from a small fecal sample you fed ex back to them. I'm definitely going that route in 10 years. This is so barbaric. Feeling so nauseated right now waiting for the bathroom explosion. I went on a low residue diet for 7 days which I think helped a lot plus clear diet all day yesterday. Starving but I'm so sick to my stomach doesn't matter. Looking forward to this being OVER."


"Definitely helped relieve my sinus pressure and loosen up mucous. I did feel nauseous after taking mucinex D. It's 2:18am and I'm still up so I decided to google insomnia and mucinex D.. And here I am. At least my congestion improved."


"Livalo is the first statin medicine I have taken without experiencing muscle pain side effects.  After a year, I still have no issues though I had to stop taking 3 others including pravastatin, Crestor and Lipitor.  My numbers are all good now with a particularly good reading for good cholesterol."


"While this medicine is keeping me from going blind, it upsets me every time I read the information about it (not suitable during pregnancy). I want to get pregnant but it is impossible for me to be taken off this medication without going blind. It looks like I'll never be able to have a child."


"I have been on Luvox for many years, it has normalized my emotions/anxiety levels. I have gone off it once or twice but depression & anxiety have once again flared to the unbearable. I sometimes feel tired but I also have fibromyalgia so that could be causing it. I often have a dry mouth & experience low libido but nothing as bad as the hopelessness I felt when not on it - Luvox has improved the quality of my life"


"To be clear, I am on luvox for its entire spectrum of effect-- OCD, anxiety and stress, and major depressive disorder. I have been on almost every single drug on the market, and Luvox is consistently the only one that has ever worked. The luvox/latuda (atypical antipsychotic) combination worked wonders for me in the past, and though I am only on luvox now, it has definitely helped with curbing recurrent, insistent thoughts of hopelessness and despair. It has blunted my anxiety, and after years of depression, I am starting to feel a little better. Just tired as all get out, though!"


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"The first batch was awful!  After reading this blog/reviews, for batch #2, I mixed a pkg of crystal lite into each cup and then I sliced a lemon and bit into a slice before drinking thru a straw at the very back of my throat, and then biting the lemon again. This really worked much better.  I am almost done."


"It has helped me a lot as I had a mini stroke not to long ago. It has been a life saver for me."


"I was in agony for 11 days after my doctor prescribed a muscle relaxer for intense lower back pain. A friend gave me sample packs of Bextra and the pain was gone within a half day of taking Bextra."


"Gave it a try but side effects too much, I was a Meercat with the super anxiety and insomnia. No pain relief, next morning heart lungs working overtime. Paracetamol was much more effective with less side effects."


"I had implanon but in twice, so for six years, with no problems but crazy irregular periods. Got my nexplanon implanted in Aug 2015 and have had a period almost since with a weight gain of 25 pounds. Have not enjoyed the nexplanon one bit other than I'm not pregnant, but how could I be if I can't have sex cause I'm always bleeding. Currently I am sitting in the office waiting for them to remove here in about 5 minutes, can't wait!!"


"This medicine has a built in phlegm breaker and works very well to keep mucus from settling in the chest. Side effects for me is usually sleepiness which is welcome when you are sick."


"In the past, I had been given all types of medicines for migraine prevention and by far Zonegran has been THE BEST. I've had very few side effects that I can notice. The number of headaches that I normally have are decreased tremendously! I can really tell when I miss doses of the medication because the headaches come back full force but once I get the medicine in my system again, everything is all good! If you haven't tried Zonegran, PLEASE DO!"


"It works best if I take it before bedtime, because it can make one very tired during the day, if it is taken early morning."


"My 9 yr old son has verbal dyspraxia, sensory processing disorder and ADHD.   We tried Ritalin which was ok for a year. We didn't give it to him on weekends and school holidays. Then this last term the retalin started causing depression, aggression, mood swings, more headaches and stomach aches. We stopped the Ritalin and saw an improvement, though he was still easily distracted and disrupting the class.  Doctor then said we should try Strattera. From what I had read about it I was not hopeful and expected bad side effect. To my surprise it worked from day one. No side effects. He feels better and happier and is able to listen better so less fights at home and teacher is happy with improvement."


"I am 18 years old. I've been taking abilify for almost two months and it has seriously messed me up. I have anxiety and depression. The only slight improvement I've seen is in my ability to interact socially. Otherwise, I feel awful. I either feel like a complete zombie, or I feel crazy and obsessive. My boyfriend is scared of me because I've become so out of character, and a jealous monster.

I quit cold turkey and feel better than I have since I started taking it. Would not recommend."


"I got this inserted in April .. going on 5 months now. I have had period , after period, after period and they last about 2 weeks.. no sex drive, headaches, acne, mood swings like no other. I'm tired of feeling sick to my stomach day in and day out. How am I supposed to care for my 7 yr old while going through this?!?! All my doctor told me is it's not regulated yet give it 4-6 months.. 4-6 MONTHS???? I  get cramps but not the normal period cramping.. it's down lower and hurts like hell :(. I wanted this to work out but I'm not going to go through this for 3 yrs.."


"Adderall XR works wonders. I can finally get my scattered brain to focus on one thing at a time. The downside is that it doesn't work as long as advertised. I am lucky if it lasts 6 hours, and I work for 8. Once I get home, I feel like I'm having a major caffeine crash. I've heard that once you adjust to the medication, you stop crashing so hard. I've only been on it for one month. "


"The worst birth control I have ever been on in my entire life! I'm extremely glad I found this site so I can see that other women are experiencing very similar side effects as I am! Due to an MRI I had to get done bc of a car accident my doctor was able to detect a nodule in my liver, I immediately got it checked out. It seems that the birth control caused fatty tissue to develop on my liver. My doctor wants me to get off the pill once I finish with this months batch. Since I've been on this pill for almost a year, I get non stop bleeding that looks like a brown dried up color and it'll continue for the whole month until I get my period. I get mood swings nausea and loss of appetite.If you feel like something is no right please reach out to your GYN!"


"Even though I did lose about 4 pounds in almost 2 weeks.. I feel that was from my healthy eating and not the belviq. I was still hungry, extremely tired, and towards the end of my trial depressed. I wouldn't reccomend this product to anyone :("


"I've been on Victoza since January 25th, 2011.  I weighed in at 170 and have lost 4 lbs within the first week.  I'm very nauseous, headachy and weak.  I am supposed to up my dosage on Tuesday February 1st and I hope my symptoms don't get worse. My blood sugar levels have been terrific. I only have 20 more lbs to loose.  I truly started at 190lbs but with Weight Watchers and I now want to get to my ideal weight of 145 lbs.  I%u2019m looking forward to finishing this quest real soon.  I will keep you posted about the symptoms and the weight loss success.  It is a great medicine so far."


"I've been an opiate abuser for the best part of 20 years I've got clean many times and I've relapsed many times. I'm  now 42 and the withdrawal symptoms seem to get worse with age.  Ok  I'll get to it.  I had a back injury and was prescribed Methocarbamol (my GP) He had no idea I was an addict.  The day I got hold of this medication I was planning to do my detox (AGAIN)  I would normally use lyrica to help with the overall hell of getting clean . So before going to find that medication on the black market I looked up this what I had been prescribed  That night I took 1 750mg and 30mins  later I noticed my rattling pain was greatly reduced!!  Over the next 4 days I took this medication 4 times a day till I'd completed my detox it helped me very much"


"I loved this birth control shot and would recommend it. I took it for 6 months only problem is it gave me severe anxiety so I had to stop. Other than anxiety it was great. I lost about 7 pounds and it increased my sex drive. It's a shame I had to quit taking it!"


"I battled with severe panic attacks and generalized anxiety. It got so bad that I was unable to leave the house. The panic attacks would happen everywhere and would feel dizzy, sweat, have palpitations, and diarrhea. I would eventually run out of the store crying. I turned to my doctor who recommended 20mg of Celexa. After about 5 weeks of pretty harsh side effects such as extreme tiredness, restlessness, and agitation, the panic attacks stopped. Thanks to Celexa, I got my life back and was able to go out again. It was a lifesaver. I've been on it for about two years now, and have started to successfully wean off.

The reason I didn't give it a 10 is because it took a while to kick in and the side effects were pretty severe."


"The insertion was easy. I experienced mild cramping.  I took two ibuprofen before I went in, maybe that helped. Off and on that first week,  i took ibuprofen for the cramping.

I had it inserted about 1 month ago and since then I've had a light flow. Three days ago,  I got my period. It's not heavier than in the past but it's definitely a period. I've read that for most women the bleeding stops within 30 days. For some it takes longer. If you decide to use this birth control,  be prepared to wait it out."


"I had too many pimples all over my face. They were little ones, and black heads as well. I live in one of the hottest countries in the world where the sun is available throughout the year. Sandstorms occur often which made dirts stick to my face and produce more pimples. I went to the dermatologist he prescribed Differin 0.1 and Bepantene (whatever how it spells). I've been using differin since August nightly before I sleep. Now in November I literally have zero pimples in my face and the redness is gone. I'm really satisfied. Literally all you need in patience for results. Bepantene was prescribed for me for the scars and as a moisturiser, since differin drys the face (just a little). Even tho I don't have ac I highly recommend it."


"I have been taking this drug for 8mths. It was helping at first but the hot flushes are coming
back more frequently now and I'm tearing up a lot lately. I had bloods done and asked if I could take a higher dosage as because the test showed I'm am definitely going through the change. She said no as it would increase my chance of breast cancer.
I take .3 each night."


"I was on the 2 wk trial, on the 9th day I started having insomnia, my doctor decided to keep me on the 3.75 for another 2 wks to see if it went away but has not, I only get 3-4 hours sleep a night and I take it around 8am. I feel the medication really helps with weight loss, I have lost 5 lbs in 17 days, but am getting too exhausted to keep taking it. I will try Belviq."


"After having terrible sweating from SSRI's I tried benztropine and cyproheptadine and nothing helped. After a few doses of clonidine (0.1mg four times a day), I finally found the relief I was waiting for. Has helped my sweating immensely with no side effects. Must try."


"Let me start by saying understand I absolutely hated this medicine.It made me gain tons of weight (60 lbs in the first 6 months), made hair grow darker on my body, acne, and lost every ounce of my sex drive (every single ounce). Basically, how this birth control works, is by turning you into an grumpy ugly troll (from my experience). The only good thing that came out of it was no period and I didn't get pregnant. And speaking of periods, since I've been off this medication, I have an abnormal cycle. I will get a 2-3 warning period, then it will be gone for about a week, then the real thing will start and last another week. Didn't have that problem until after this medication so I can only assume it is to be blamed."


"i have experienced no side effects from this drug. It has helped me through addiction and back pain."


"I very much appreciate the quickness of the calming from an anxiety attack."


"Just been giving another 5 month dosage of Doxycycline, Benzoyl peroxide (5%) and Tretinoin (0.05%). It started off getting worse, but within two weeks I started to see a major improvement in my skin. I hardly get any acne anymore. Just the scaring on my chest and on my face. Hopefully this will help clear it all up. When I first started taking the Doxycycline, I felt sick and had slight headaches but make sure to eat food first and then take the pills!! It really does help."


"I took my first dose of Suprep at 6pm as per doctor's orders. Earlier in the day I gave myself a huge enema which really cleaned me out. I followed the experience of others on this website and drank the Suprep cold out of a straw into the back of my mouth while holding my nose. This worked real well and was not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I did not vomit and was not nauseous. I did get some minor chills right after drinking all the cool water but they went away shortly, especially after I drank some warm broth. I was not on the toilet nearly as long as I thought I would be. I really think the enema made things easier. Hope my morning dose goes as well. I have to take it at 5am. I really want a burger and fries."


"After working with a therapist for 4 months to overcome my panic disorder and obsessional thoughts, I realized I needed some extra help.  I began to take Zoloft, first at 25 mg to ease into the symptoms, and later increased to 50.  I began to notice relief from symptoms after about 2 weeks of taking the medication.  I still have bothersome thoughts that circle in and out through my mind during the day, but the nausea and the heart pounding that comes with the thoughts does not happen anymore. I am able to recognize my symptoms as those of panic disorder and can move forward feeling positive.  The only side effects I experienced were headache and nausea the first few days. I am going to continue therapy and hopefully one day overcome this."


"Could not get my T3 or TSH regulated before this medicine and now it is stable. I take this and wait about 1 hour before I eat, so I haven't had any stomach problems. It is easier for the system to absorb since it is a gel cap. If your doctor is reluctant to try one of the dessicated thyroid medicines, this may be an alternative for you."


"I've been taking Bydureon for 1 month. So far, although I am skeptical by nature, it seems like a miracle. I had been eating Paleo for about 3 months, but was only losing 1 lb per week and still seeing fasting numbers around 150. My doctor put me on Bydureon and I lost 10 lbs just the in the first two weeks, and that included a few freakout days when I was eating Olive Garden, Taco Bell, and Braums ice cream multiple times per day. In one month, I've lost a total of 21 lbs, dropping from 263lbs to 242lbs, with no other lifestyle changes. I have not been back yet to check my A1C as doc wants to wait a full three months, but posting numbers of 90 - 100 upon waking and 110 - 120 after meals, it stands to reason this would also have improved greatly."


"Septra DS worked wonderful this time I am only on day 2 with 5 more days to go. I have however taken this and Bactrim DS before. I am quite sensitive to antibiotics but tolerate these well. I usually ask for Bactrim DS due to tolerating it well so that is what MD prescribed. i also take metformin and lotensin and they seem to work fine with this med though i take them at least 3 hours from each other"


"I had been taking Ortho Cyclen for two years when my doctor accidentally gave me Ortho Tri-Cyclen lo instead of my normal pill and I decided to give it a try. It was a terrible idea! The first month I was nauseous and dizzy, my thoughts started feeling fuzzy and I could feel myself turning into an angry person. After three months I was still constantly angry and couldn't think clearly. Not to mention the weight gain! I look five months pregnant! So today I got my prescription of Ortho Cyclen and I can't wait to start taking it again. I've tried many types of birth control and if you're a woman who has troubles with hormonal birth control affecting your mood and brain chemistry, I would definitely go with Ortho Cyclen! Love it!"


"First off thank you to everyone that replied and posted there results. It was very helpful to me when I had concerns in the middle of the night last night.

My experience wasn't so bad. I previously had to do the jug prep. That was so horrible. Suprep was a lot easier on me and the taste wasn't as bad as others have said it to be. Just drink fast. I took at 6pm and was fearful wasn't working as no BM until 1230am. I did have a lot of stomach pains though.Once started was easy and over within few hours. Took second dose at 6am and before could finish solution was running for bathroom. By 830am was clear and ready for procedure."


"I have been dealing with anxiety and depression for a few years. Got prescribed Xanax and Celexa. I was doing really well taking the Xanax but as soon as I would take the Celexa I started getting really sick. Real bad migraines, dizziness, fever with sweating. I am now being switched to Paxil, hopefully it will work for me."


"Been on opiates for 10 years, broke my back had a fusion and have basically suffered since... talked to doc about the med the 1st two times I was amazed and sooo happy to have relief.. 3rd time I took it I was in withdrawal and couldn't go to work it was so bad :(. And I took it at night all 3 times. I'm so disappointed that it did this. I'm scared to take it again but now again back to being stopped up "


"I was prescribed Norco 5/325 to manage post-operative pain from a tooth extraction.

The first time I took it, I took one pill  became really nauseous and didn't feel any pain relief.

The second time I took 2 pills. I didn't develop nausea, which was good, but I also didn't experience any pain relief or drowsiness. It was like I hadn't taken anything at all."


"I've tried others years ago and could never tolerate them. I've been battling some health issues for awhile which has caused anxiety and recently depression. I am one of those people who are sensitive to everything I take so was nervous about trying this. I've only been on it for 5 days at 5mg in the morning. Mild nausea that goes away. I'm hoping for some energy as fatigue is a big issue for me. I think I'm feeling a bit less down but still to early to say I guess. I'll keep updating. Good luck everyone"


"Been very helpful"


"This has been a miracle for me. I do have to take the name brand though. The fillers they use in generics tear my stomach up."


"I was very nervous about taking Sureprep after reading the side effects that could happen. I was on a liquid diet all day yesterday of broth, jello, juice and water. I was instructed to take the Sureprep at 3 and 6pm. I mixed and drank the first dose at 3pm. I immediately filled and drank 2 full cups of water per the instructions. The taste wasn't as bad as some of the reviews I read. It does have a salty metallic taste but it was not unbearable for me. My first urge to go to the bathroom came within 15 minutes. this round lasted about an hour to 1 hr 15 minutes. As I sat I continued to drink water because I didn't want to get dehydrated. I had no cramping nor any discomfort at all! My 6pm dose was the same. Great product just drink plenty!"


"It's totally waste of money and 100% useless , ocean nasal spay ( sodium chloride nasal spay ) work way better and no side effect or bad taste , it's like spraying deodorant in your nose to make you fell better but technically it doesn't work . Again I got sodium chloride nasal spray for 1.85$ and it work way better and life saving"


"Compared to ritalin, which I was taking before this drug, this produced a much more alert and natural awake feeling. Unfortunately for me it also made me practically psychotic and in a moment of thoughtfulness I thought this must be how people feel when they talk about "snapping". I could not control my emotions. I went back to my doctor and promptly switched off the medication. Too bad the side effects were over the top as the alertness was amazing. I took the drug for less than two weeks."


"I've had anxiety for over 30 years, I'm in my 50's. I've been on Effexor and a few other antidepressants, which helped some, but sexual side effects were weird. I reluctantly started Klonopin about 6 months ago but was afraid of the addictive properties of it.  So I started on a real low dose 0.125 mg, once a day. And some days I take the another 0.125 mg. totaling 0.25mg  per day. I'll admit it helps a lot. It makes me feel like myself again. It doesn't stop the scary thoughts and stupid fears that I have, but I don't react as poorly to them. I'm hoping I don't have to increase my dosage, but figure I have a lot of room to go up if I do. Still wish I didn't have to take them but this winter was rough and I needed some help until the sun shines again."


"I am a nineteen year old woman taking Concerta for ADD. It really helps me. I can focus a lot better and I feel a lot more relaxed. My boyfriend and I went from fighting every single day to not fighting at all. It has absolutely worked wonders for me. The only side effects I have had is no appetite and I have lost six pounds in less than a week which I am not complaining about since I am five foot three and weighed 155 pounds beforehand. I have also experienced a terribly dry mouth but my doctor said it should go away when I start my second dose. Overall, I love it and I would recommend it to anyone!"


"Adderall XR became less effective so dr wanted me to try Adzenys XR 15.7 I do not like it. Terrible headaches right after I take it then I get nauseated. Even though the Adderall xr has become less effective at least it gives me somewhat concentration without side effects. Also I hate the blister pack it comes in and it tastes terrible with a gritty bad after taste."


"I have suffered with anxiety and depression a number of years now. Finally over coming for the most part depression I was left with horrible anxiety. It built up month after month - i tried everything nothing worked. Until one day my doctor prescribed me beta blockers. My life has turned around! I take them as needed. Never more than 2 xs 40mg per day. Usually just one - rare 2 and some days none at all.

It did give me insomnia at first but that has leveled out. Im so much calmer - my work output is up and im feeling better than I have in years! Propranolol has been a total life changer for me in the positive. Big thumbs up!"


"I was diagnosed with a sinus infection and prescribed Septa. Instructions stated to take the medication for 14 days. On the 12th day, I noticed a rash on my ankle. By that evening I was running fever. At 3:30 am I woke up with blood on my face - my lips had swollen so much that they had split. My eyes, feet, hands, gums and roof of my mouth were also swollen. My temperature went to 105 and I was hospitalized. The diagnosis was that I am allergic to sulfa drugs. I was in hospital for a week and it took me over six weeks before I was near normal."


"After years of struggling with my weight after developing hypothyroidism my family physician sent me to an endocronologist.  After keeping a food diary for a month and tracking my exercise levels my endo studied both the food diary and exercise patterns and completely understood my frustration on why my weight wouldn't budge no matter what I did.  He thought why not lets try Victoza and see what happen.  At my first 3 month follow up I had dropped 29 pounds, and although the weight is coming off tougher now I will be going in for my 9 month follow up soon and altogether have lost a total of 40 pounds.  I highly recommend giving this medication a try if you have struggled with your weight at all."


"I am on day 4 and had nausea and diarrhea on day one and two. Yesterday was better but today seems great hope it stays that way. Lost 3 lbs Waking numbers have improved but still aren't where they need to be."


"I was hesitant to post a review since I haven't even been taking sertaline a week yet. However, I'll share for anyone looking for an initial experience.

Although it's common for this medication to to kick in for at least two weeks, I do believe I have felt a slight difference thus far. I've been going through emotional relationship issues for about a month now. Before starting this medication, I had CONSTANT recurring negative thoughts, I would feel down almost all day, I wouldn't have any motivation and my work ethic had plummeted.

5 days on the medication and it has stopped the recurring thoughts. While I still experience the pain of the situation, I'm still able to feel like myself without the anxiety having such a strong effect on me."


"Hi, I was on Effexor a few years ago and got off of it because I was doing much better but now I am starting to get back on it, I'm on 37.5 and it's day 8 and I feel awful. Super anxious and can't eat, the thought of food makes me wanna puke. I'm really scared. Has anyone had this and does it go away? I don't remember having this the first time around :("


"I used Tri Luma for about 4 months and it works great!  The first week I used it every night and my skin became dry, so I cut back to 4 days a week and that did the trick.  My skin discoloration smoothed out and the fine lines around my eyes and mouth became less noticable.  I highly recommend this product."


"I was prescribed seven days of metronidazole for a dental infection, augmenting a separate course of co amoxiclav which I had already started but which was not working. Five days into the metronidazole course, the medicine seemed to be having an effect on the infection, but it was having a rough effect on me too. Side effects included nausea, flu symptoms - pain in joints and muscles and overwhelming malaise - light sensitivity, as in a migraine, headache, stomach bloating, tingling in my feet. This was so hideously bad that I had to stop the medication after five days. I think metronidazole works, but at a very great cost to the rest of the body if one is as sensitive to it as this."


"I have to say this medication changed my life! I kept having these chronic migraines with symptoms of a stroke. no feeling in my limbs cant see cant hear throwing up passing out and they were relentless and left me in the er 24/7. I passed out on someone on a bus and woke up unable to speak my name in an ambulence. I began taking this med and the original effect was low blood pressure tired a lot and it made me quit taking it. i noticed my symptoms return shortly after quitting on it. So i tried taking one whole 20mg tablet during an attack and i couldnt believe it my vision returned and the attack ended early. I have taken it 4-5 times daily ever since and it saved my life. haven't had a single attack in years!"


"It does make your eyelashes grow, but mine started growing on the inner corners of my eye and under my eye! I got the sensation of something in my eye (usually it was the overabundance of lashes). My eyes got dry and the drops sting."


"My experience with Lo Loestrin has been great except for one thing: acne.
I had never before have any skin issues, not even in my teenage years. But now I have a lot of bumps and acne specially on my chin and back.
Nothing seems to work to eliminate this problem.
However I love the fact that I do not have menstrual periods at all. Therefore no cramps, headaches nor bloating.
I actually do not notice any mood changes either. I've been taking it for 8 months now and I am overall happy with it.
But I have to say that I am pretty embarrassed and frustrated about my acne.
I am planning on seeing a dermatologist and see if it helps."


"I tried this pill after having been on so many others. I had been prescribed Femcon FE, Loestrin 24, Ortho Lo, YAZ, and Ocella. These pills caused me to have terrible stomach pains, go through nauseous periods all throughout the day, and have recurring dizziness. So, I finally decided to speak with my doctor about having me switch to Alesse. However, it wasn't until I went to the pharmacy that I learned that Alesse is no longer available in the U.S. so I was given its generic Aviane.

Out of all of the birth controls I have tried, this one has been the most tolerable for me. I can eat normally without having to deal with recurring stomach upset after almost every meal. And, I don't have to worry about dealing with crippling stomach pains."


"Not effective treatment for bladder infection. Have been on this medication and have had very little improvement."


"I started Buspar 2 months ago and at first I did have the side effects for the first 3 weeks, but was given anti nausea med and reduced the nausea. Have lost 12 pounds and have kept it off. Eating a little as no changes in what I eat. No sweets. And that makes me happy. And no more anxiety"


"I've been on this medicine for one month now. I take two in the morning and two in the evening. I have experienced mild dizziness and moderate nausea. I have lost 18 pounds. Overall this medicine works for me."


"Flomax helped me to pass a 6mm stone with very minimal drama.  I am a female who passes a stone about every five years and have typically needed procedures to remove even smaller stones that would get stuck en route.  I went to the Dr. with familiar flank pain, had a CT, and was prescribed Flomax.  It took three weeks but I had minimal pain (took plain old Advil) and could carry on with work.  AWESOME!  No side effects either, which I had been worried about."


"I'm shocked at some of the complaints I see about this medication, so I'm going to keep it real.

You NEED to exercise to help with your weight loss. Don't think just taking a pill will fix you.

You NEED to make better food choices. If you're still eating fried chicken and mashed potatoes, "but smaller portions" don't complain when you don't see big numbers.

You NEED to give the drug time to work into your system. I see people who just started 2 weeks ago complaining....like seriously, you're not even at the step dosage level.

I started this Rx 2 weeks ago. I'm eating proteins, vegi's, low cal foods and limiting my "bad" carbs but not depriving myself. I'm 5'1 155lbs I go to the gym at least 3x a week and after 10 days lost 8 lbs."


"For those who prefer Combivent and can't get it, be advised it is still available in Mexico over the counter by it's brand name. So if you have a friend who go's there, they can bring it back for you....Another option is to use Atrovent and Albuterol inhalers together as prescribed by your doctor as I do......As the U.S, drug companies charge a lot for Atrovent.  BTW Regular Albuterol / Salbutamal Inhalers are less than $10. each when ordering UK Generics"


"Had unprotected sex (pull out method) on May 9th according to my app it was day before ovulation. Didn't take plan B. Had unprotected sex again (same person) on May 13th (3 days after ovulation) and unfortunately, he didn't pull out. Took plan B about 14 hours later. Within 2 hours I was nauseous and a little dizzy. That lasted about 3 days. Noticed my discharge to be thick. Now I'm one week before my period should come and I'm starving, have sore breasts, cramping, exhausted and have some serious PMS. These are symptoms I have been experiencing the last few months (I'm 41 so my cycle is changing, and I'm also old enough to not do stupid sh*t). Today, finally, my period started 3 days late. Took a pregnancy test and it was negative. This pill really messes with your body. I wasn't sure if I needed it when I took it but wanted to be on the safe side as I don't want any more kids. I read a lot of reviews and it seems women are taking this pill when, it seems, they really don't need to take it. I track my period with an app and not only can I tell when I'm ovulating I also can see it with the app. It's typically right on. I'm happy to report I'm not pregnant but also was in a very grey area to become pregnant. Hope this helps."


"been on this drug for a couple months & have already been told my kidneys have taken a "knock". On 46-51 mg twice a day. Felt uneasy from the start, have stopped taking it since I learned about my kidneys. Have appointment with cardiologist, who prescribed this drug, in a couple weeks & will take old ramipril til then.
Check on your own before just taking prescribed drugs.That is something I normally do, but because of high praise from Dr. didn't check this time. PLUS the PRICE is ridiculous.... how can anyone afford this unless they have mega bucks!!!!! Presently on introduction plan which gives it free but that's soon to run out."


"I took this as directed on the first day of my period, and my normal cycle I have three days of light bleeding, and a day, maybe two of heavy bleeding with one day of cramping, then a few more days of light bleeding. With these pills, I could not even finish one month because I have been bleeding for over two weeks. I've had cramps for three days straight and a fever. 24 hours after stopping the pills I am back to normal. I used to take the Genesis FE years ago and never had issues. It is not worth a lighter period to have issues like I did."


"Zoloft has saved my life! I was suffering from panic all throughout the day. It was hard to relax, focus on my work and enjoy anything. I could cry so easily. I was always opposed to medication but couldn't stand the pain of constant anxiety. I'm on 50mg, it's been two months and I cannot believe how much better life has gotten. I had very little side effects and only within the first week or two. If you're suffering, do yourself a great big favor and give this medication a try!"


"I've been on this medicine for 6 years. I've noticed while being on the medicine. I've been able to lose weight regularly. And my period comes but comes back heavy. I've been to the doctor about the heavy bleeding and they just gave me birth control pills to stop the bleeding. Since I was bleeding for almost a entire month, in my mind I thought it was just backed up periods but now they are blood clots so I'm hopefully going to get seen soon."


"I have had irritable bowel syndrome for over 17 years. First they could do nothing for me but prescribe antispasmodics which eventually I developed an allergy against. After going to a DO, she recommended I try natural medications such as fiber and acidophilus. I started taking it and I have never felt better! I recommend it to anyone with digestion problems.."


"The relief from the itchy nose and congestion are absolutely fantastic. The drowsyness is my issue. I can easily stay in bed 12 hours after taking it. I'm going to try a half dose and see what happens because the allergy relief is amazing."


"I've been taking this drug since I was born, every single morning. I originally had an autoimmune disease, but the endocrinologists fixed it, and now I'm stuck forever with hypothyroidism. It's hard waking up at 5:00, in the morning, just to take the medication especially if I have to wake up at six for track in school at 7. It gets hard, long, and boring, but I feel good. I've had thinning of hair and couple of other symptoms and side effects, but it gets better. The medication is really small, and you get used to it, so that is why I gave it 7 stars."


"Had pain left side. Cat scan showed 6mm stone in ureter. Started Flomax twice daily and drank lots of water with lemon juice. Started Flomax on Monday night. Passed stone on Friday morning. No pain. Never needed Lortabs. I have had kidney stone surgery twice. To be able to pass a 6mm stone with no surgery and no pain is wonderful. $12 versus $30,000."


"I've been on Apri for almost 5 years. I was originally put on it for acne but it's also been very effective as birth control too. My partner and I don't use any other form of birth control unless I'm on conflicting meds. My periods are regular and predictable, usually 3-4 days. I've gained weight, but I don't think Apri was the cause. Overall, Apri works well for me and have had no issues with it."


"I began taking mscontin 30mg twice daily about 11 years ago due to a chronic pain condition caused by , in a large part , by lack of treatment due to no insurance. About 2 years into being on this medication it was increased to 60 mg twice daily and , 2 years ago , 100 m twice daily. This medication has always kept my level of pain at a point where I could function in a manner where my quality of life increased , although I am unable to work because my left arm is basically useless. It's main drawback for me is that like with all opioids tolerance does occur and dosing increases are sometimes necessary. I also take , for BT pain , tylenol #4 , 1 or 2 tabs every 4-6 hrs when required I would personally recommend this medication to anyone with chronic pain issues."


"It seems to work really well."


"I'm 27 years old and have been to the doctors many many times. I've had nausea, vomiting, weight loss and headaches/migraines, for over a year now. I'll have a few days to a week with no symptoms and then they come right back. I've had appointments with gastroenterologist and have had a colonoscopy and endoscopy done. I've been to the hospital on a few occasions due to my vomiting. Doctors still don't know whats wrong. They have put me on acid reflex medications, which don't help much. I have talked to my doctor about the possibility of me having CVS. He hasn't said that's what I have but prescribed me Amitriptyline. Just started it yesterday... Hope it works. Close to losing my job if I cant get this under control....."


"I've been on Wellbutrin for 2 weeks and I don't really feel any better. I notice weight gain and more irritability than usual. I've read that I must be patient and continue taking it and I should see improvement after about a month. I took this years ago and it was the reason I was able to quit smoking. My wife called it the happy pill because she saw a big difference in my mood. So far it's not having the same affect it did 15 yrs ago. I do like that I am not having any other side affects. My sex drive is still good and I think my anxiety  has improved somewhat. I'm on 100 mg a day and I take it first thing in the morning."


"My Pulmonary Function Tests were the best they have been in 12 years since I switched from Advair Diskus to Alvesco.  I feel SO much better."


"Only thing that helps nausea for me. Zofran is like taking a placebo and phenergan gives me restless legs."


"I have tried using this twice (it is the only thing ICH offers) and it has been worse than being on no medication at all. Both excessive glucose levels & dangerous hypoglycemic episodes.  Looking for alternatives.  Dosage required is double of what I used with Lantus."


"My dad took this and had ALL the side effects....including delusional thoughts and actions! "


"I've never used any type of acne medication, I've been using this for a week now and I can see a big improvement only problems I see is that it leaves my skin extremely dry and itchy which is irritating but hey no more acne! ^-^ I would recommend as long as you have a extremely good moisturizer!"


"I love this BC. Not gonna lie, the first month-3 months suck pretty bad. I was nauseous pretty much 24/7 and spotting for a while nonstop, but it's totally worth it. I naturally have chronic anxiety, but this pill never contributed to it. I actually feel like I've calmed down quite a bit since I've been on it. It definitely helps keep my moods in check and feel like a normal person. I only have a 4-5 day period at the end of each pack with one heavy day, usually. I got on this to regulate my periods. And I haven't gotten pregnant thus far. Never gained weight, never changed my appetite, nothing. I've never had a side effect other than the first couple of months. Only bcp that didn't make me crazy!"


"I went on this birth control because I wanted to gain a little bit of weight but I ended up gaining 15 pounds and couldn't exercise my stomach off because the shot made me so tired even when I would have 3-4 days off from work. I never had the energy to do anything. This shot made me moody and depressed! Not to mention it made my anxiety off the roof! Everyday I would almost get a panic attack from the smallest worries. After I got off it a couple weeks later I felt like a brand new person! Back to my old self. Happy energetic and fun to be around with! The only thing that was good about this birth control is that I never got my period. "


"It was bad. It made me gain weight. It made me have tremors ,which will never completely go away now.I couldn't hold plates or hold cups without shaking. My head started shaking. My new Neurologist took me off of them. I was on them for over 20 yrs. I would strongly think about other meds before taking this one considering the side affect can't go away immediately or not at all ."


"Dr prescribed this medicine with lots of confidence, and my A1c was 8.8. Sugar levels dropped, but I had a horrible time taking it. Within the 3 weeks that I took it, I had woken up at least 5 times in the middle of the night with severe acidity and nausea, with constipation. Felt like I would die. Had to ask the doctor to stop it."


"Side effects were - confused, disoriented, dizzy, unable to concentrate or remember what I meant to do next.  Unable to remember words or communicate effectively.  Eyes feel unfocused.  Slight muscle twitches, dry mouth and extreme drowsiness.  Thank goodness I do not have to drive myself home from work!  However, the nausea and vomiting HAS stopped."


"I have been on every pain medication known to man in since I was 11 years old. I won't go in to the boring details, but suffice it to say, at 54 years old, I am able to lead a somewhat normal life. I have been on oxycodone for about 6 years this time around. I have switched from Oxycontin to oxycodone. That took a while to get my dosing correct, but is fine now. I have few side effects and can function normally. Finally, I work full time, drive, garden etc. Too bad there is so much bad press."


"tramadol never worked for me and i have severe RLS. i have had RLS since i was 8 years of age and now am 36. I do have a high tolerance to many medications or they are only effective for a short period of time before i need an increase of dose. However i never found tramadol at any dose to help."


"At first I was taking 50mg of trazodone for insomnia after withdrawing off opioids. Now I take Celexa and Trazedone together. I have taken my trazodone for a week and I can tell the difference. I lack motivation, I just want to sit on the couch all day, I barely even want to shower. I figured I could stop taking it because I could fall asleep just fine but I couldn't be more wrong. I'm definitely going back on it to help stabilize my moods since I didn't realize how much it really does help."


"Hello everybody i have chronic gout and osteoarthritis had it for 15 years and am going thru a bad gout attack today right ankle joint feels like somebody busted a  empty bottle  and broken glass inside my cartilage it is the most pain imagined not even 30 mg hydrocodone helps ,this is my 40th or so attacks in my life lost count. main cause for me was uric acid caused by drinking beer for many years i never learned .yea i took just about everything from several meds indomethacin,diflonec,allopurinol curently and today colcrys x3 pills which will knock it out here in about few hours ,drink plenty water and yea diarrea to flush out comes with it ,i have cut out drinking for over 6 weeks and just one six pack one day and Bamm!!full blown gout"


"I have been on this blood pressure medicine now for almost two months. I seem to be doing well and another thing that I noticed my psoriasis has cleared up. I don't know if the metoprolol has anything to do with it. If so, then keep me on it.  I have suffered with psoriasis for five years straight."


"I've took Sprintec for 3 months. It was supposed to help with heavy bleeding and pain. This pill has helped with nothing. The only side effects I had is the month after I stop taking the pill I became very bloated, nauseated, vomiting, and lower abdomen pain as if I was at least 3 months pregnant."


"I've been on valium for about 6 months now and have severe social anxiety and separation anxiety. But it definitely helps. Allows me to not feel as claustrophobic and not to get as shaky or frozen in anxiety producing situations. If I have an anxiety attack or feel like I'm going to have one then I will take a valium and it helps me get through the day."


"I have not been able to stay awake for more than a few hours at a time and so depressed that I couldn't go out in public But since I have been taking Effexor I am 100% better. I am a new person. I want to get out and do things and I sense of well being. I love this feeling!! its like a new me. I am better than ever."


"I got the Implanon 3 years ago and have had no side effects from it. Got it taken out today and had the Nexplanon put in the same spot. I am a bit sore from it but it was a much easier procedure then I thought it would be!"


"Have been on copaxone 20, avonex, and tysabri.Avonex caused bigiminy, tysabri was stopped because I had the virus and could have a brain infection. Copaxone has kept me free  of relapses for 12yrs. I recently started copaxone 40 and have had 2 massive injection site reactions and am currently off treatment. I hope I can start back on copaxone 20, in 6wks. I am a lucky person, I am weak and tired, at 67 doing ok. I do not recommend copaxone 40,but do not want geneticists."


"I first went on this pill when I was 20 years old. Everything seemed to be fine. Periods were lighter, no mood swings, no weight gain. Acne was so so. Skip ahead 2 years later and went on a trip and forgot to bring my birth control with me because I had my period at the time and the days just evaded me. So I waited until my next period to take it again. Once I got back on it, I had intense mood swings for no reason and tremendous weight gain that keeps continuing. I gained 30 pounds in 6 months since getting back on the pill. My eating habits haven't changed and I've actually been more active but pounds keep coming. It definitely effects sex drive because the month I was off it was high and then went low again after."


"Long history of post-op nausea (PONV) here. Excellent care team applied patch about an hour before surgery (along with IV Zofran) to stop the nausea. Really hoped it would help. The dizziness & blurred vision & very dry mouth made me feel worse--dying of thirst. Drank too fast post-op and had some of the worst PONV ever. CRNA said to wear it 3 days; I took it off after about 36 hours; my doctor switched me from oral promethazine (did not stay down) to meltable Zofran, which was much better. Hope it works better for others."


"Don't let them Insert it. I had this put in when my daughter was six months old. I have gained 15 lbs, lost sex drive, hot flashes and depression. I feel like I'm losing my mind. I have been on a strict diet and the weight keeps piling on. Never been this heavy or depressed. It's not worth it."


"Works great for short notices. If you find yourself in a anxiety situation or short notice to do some public speaking then Xanax is great for those situations.  When I take them I only take half the pill and that dose is fine for me. It kicks in about 20-30 minutes and lasts a good couple of hours at the most. Its similar to Klonopin but works faster. I recommend it for as needed use only. If its an all day thing then Klonopin is better. Just my experience with it. Others may vary."


"My Doc recently refused to renew my Rx for Ristoril 30mg and switched me to Rozerem 8mg. I'm beginning to think she's playing me with a placebo. My problem has never been falling asleep; it is staying asleep that's problematic. With the Ristoril it was lights out for 6 - 8 hrs. Now I'm staring at the ceiling till sunrise after about 1.5 hrs. of light sleep. The spontaneous naps during daylight whenever I sit or recline exacerbate the problem at night.  I'm getting ready to doctor shop."


"I have the equivalent of Sciatica, in my arm. Cannot move it without severe pain, (typing now with one hand!)  I have had Sciatica in my leg also, but was able to do stretches to relieve the pain. Cannot find stretches for my arm that work...so on to the Doctor.  She gave me a shot of Toradol 15mg/4units...knocked it right out! but a day and half later it came back.  I'm taking steroids now, on the 2nd day of the med pack, and still miserable.... Wouldn't wish   This on my worst enemy!"


"I was very suicidal on this and ended up taking an over dose."


"I've detoxed several times.
The last one was really bad.  This time
My Dr. put me gabapentin 300 mg. 3 times a day and Lithium.
I usually suffer withdrawals for 5-7 days.
I did have anxiety for two days, but I'm on day 3, no anxiety and no cravings."


"Day 1: HORRRIBLE HEADACHE!!!

I'm just wondering what this drug is doing to my brain for me to feel this bad. I felt messed up this morning. I'm very disappointed because I had high hopes for weight loss. The side affects are just not worth it. $80 down the drain!"


"Being asthmatic, I often suffer bronchial infections. I had borderline pneumonia a few months ago - a one week course of Biaxin XL cleared it up. I am now taking Biaxin XL again because I have bronchitis and after two days am breathing much better - it is also clearing up my ear infection.  Only downside to this medication is the metallic taste in the mouth and some wild dreams. I recommend drinking plenty of water to keep you hydrated while on Biaxin XL."


"Works great! Pain goes away in less than 24 hours and I feel myself again! Very recommended medication to treat urinary tract infections!"


"You need to drink plenty of water with guaifenesin component of this medication or it doesn't work--water is what activates it, otherwise, it does nothing in your body.  The phenylephrine component always clears up my congestion.  It will keep you awake, so I only take one in the morning.  It also diminished my appetite."


"I started using Flecainide with low dose Toprol XL about 1 year ago after severe atrial fibrillation, which lasted 2 weeks.  Flecainide stopped the atrial fibritallation after 3 days. It has been a God send. I have no idea how this stuff works, but it does."


"Out of the five or so migraine medicines I've tried, Zomig is easily the best. The caveat being you have to take the pill at the onset (as soon as you feel symptoms). If you wait until the migraine is in full swing, it takes much longer for it to work."


"The drug works well. The problem is trying to get off it or if you run out of pills. Numerous blogs are dedicated to the horror stories of detoxing from this Med! Be very careful and do your research before you start taking this drug!!!"


"Got switched to this after being on Aptiom (which made me crazy). I'm having less seizures, but it's like my brain is shrinking. My memory has gotten worse, which is saying something. I can't think of the simplest words sometimes, like I'm losing part of my vocabulary. I haven't had any emotional issues. I feel back to myself in that respect, but like every other medicine it will work for a while then I will slowly start having more frequent seizures. This is lasting longer than my others, but it feels like it's not just keeping my neurons from over-firing. It feels like my brain is shutting down slowly. Idk what to do about it."


"I have been on Zoloft/Sertraline for only a couple of days but can instantly feel the effects. I cannot stop taping my feet/moving my legs maybe its energy that I didn't have for a while. I'm not sure. It is affecting my stomach but will see how it goes for a couple of weeks. Could do with losing a bit of weight.

Could not sleep for love nor money last night, mind was active, but actually felt like I could have a laugh with my wife in the evening, she says I have been really horrible to be with (moaning etc).

At work, feel like I'm on edge but hoping once it really kicks in I will feel more 'myself'. Extremely tired and keep yawning and feeling less emotional, for a 29 year old man. I will update after a few weeks to advise how its going."


"This pill gave me a terrible hormone imbalance and made me break out terribly (never had a serious problem with acne). It gave me terrible cystic acne and scarring. Although this pill was not for me, everyone's body will react differently to the hormones."


"I am a 34 y/o female. I first tore my ACL in 1997 and since the have had 5 complete reconstructions. I have severe arthritis in that knee now and it was scoped by my doc two years ago to prepare me for my Synvisc One injections. I am very active: running 6-10 miles, teaching at the gym, and teaching dance. I have been told I need a total knee replacement, but no one will do it on someone so young. The injections have given me so much pain relief that I am hoping to run my first half marathon this fall (was going for one this weekend, but bone spurs got the best of me). I usually cry during the injection, and I did pass out once. If the doctor injects higher on the outside of your knee, I've found my recovery time to be much less. Worth it!"


"I recently switched insurance providers for work and my regular birth control had run out. I planned to visit a new doctor within two weeks, but my boyfriend and I continued to have sex with a condom. The condom slipped off and I was a mess. He immediately went to the store to get me the Plan B pill and I took it within 30 minutes of the slip. I took the pill on Friday 12/26 and my period just started today 1/1. It is two weeks early, but I'm very relieved! Reading these reviews really helped me feel better when I was in the waiting stage so I wanted to share my positive experience as well"


"I had a baby 13 years ago, since then I have tried pills and the nuvaring. and I just got the IUD inserted a little over 2 weeks ago, it was very painful , cramped after and  started spotting a few hours later.  a few days later I started bleeding heavy so I figured I started my period since it was time anyways, been on period since and cramping on and off, some dizziness and on and off headaches .
I knew I would have irregular  bleeding just did not understand no breaks in between.
I have an appointment in 3 months so I might get it removed .   Good Luck everyone ."


"Toothache- took the pain away instantly. Very good for a toothache."


"4 days since I took this and still no relief.  I'm so depressed now and so uncomfortable"


"I have suffered from PMDD which is basically extreme PMS with really bad mood swings. I would tend to be antisocial and irritable half the month. On Jolivette my mood is much more stable and I feel like myself instead of feeling out of control of my emotions. Shorter periods very light. Other pills with estrogen effect my moods negatively. This works great."


"Just had this for my procedure tomorrow. Managed to get the first one down but the second dose rocketted out of me when I threw it up. I'm worried they won't do the colonoscopy now.. but I think it was way too much for me. I'm 4'9 and weight 100lbs ..."


"I did fire walking and burned my feet. Lanolin provided instant relief.

My son, age 6, kept licking his lips when he was losing a tooth. Around his mouth was red, chapped, and dry. I applied lanolin and the area healed overnight.

I had a bad, itchy rash from working in the woods. The lanolin calmed the itch instantly.

I find that any wound heals faster with lanolin. I read that lanolin has antibacterial properties."


"I have been taking Seroquel (400 mg) for 8 years at bedtime for my bipolar II disorder - it works very well in calming the racing thoughts, the insomnia, the manic episodes and the overwhelming depression. However, it has caused some weight gain (20 lbs) and it does cause my heart to pound very hard about an hour and a half after I take it. Therefore my doctor has recently switched me to Geodon but I am still taking the Seroquel at 200 mg every other night because I was having withdrawal from stopping suddenly. Hopefully I will lose the weight I have gained on the Seroquel and will not experience the heart pounding side effect. Other than that, I highly recommend Seroquel. I give it an 8/10."


"Last year had four injections in my right knee in Nov.  It took a good 3 weeks after my 4th shot to be pain free. It's a year later and needed to start the injections in my left knee. I have already started to feel some relief. I did not let the second knee get as bad before seeking this treatment.  I'm back to tennis and will Pickleball soon. I did start to feel some discomfort in my right knee again so will most likely start injections in that knee after the first of the year. Sure worth a try. BESURE TO DO YOUR PT EXERCISES DAILY. I'm 66 so good luck!!"


"I have to keep this concise since I can only type so many words. I used this for acne. Using it every other day left my skin oily and peeling. I switched to every 3-4 days and the flesh-colored bumps on my forehead went away. The problem? This stuff will dry out your skin. I used this followed by a thick moisturizer. Still had super tight skin. After doing some research, I learned that this stuff thins your skin out. The cleanser that I used for 7 years started to burn. Every moisturizer (even Vaseline) made my face burn. I trashed any product that had exfoliators (i.e. micro beads, acids). I started washing my face with oatmeal and applied a sunscreen moisturizer. The severe dryness went away. The bumps have not returned."


"This was the worst medication I have ever taken. I was just prescribed this medication last week. After on it for only 2 days I stopped. Headache was unbearable. I thought I was gonna have to go to the hospital to get a cat scan until I realized it was probably the protonix. Then there was the nausea they came along as well. Five days later, I'm still nauseous, but used ginger to help with that. Overall, I will never use this medicine again."


"I've had insomnia for 32 years.I've tried every sleeping pill there is and all pills used off label for sleep.My latest cocktail of 10mg ambian and .1 mg of clonidine no longer works. I started Belsomra 1 week ago. 10mg didn't work but 20mg does. I take it an hour before bed. I sleep 5 or 6 hours a night. I don't feel tired when I wake up, but not exactly well rested either. I have a lot of dreams, but not nightmares and this is why I don't feel as well rested as I'd like to be I will continue to take it because 5 or 6 hours of sleep is better than my 2 hours on Ambien. I took advanage of the coupon for free trail. My copay is $125.00."


"I have had Crohn's Disease for 18 years. I was extremely ill for the first 8 years. My doctor put me on Methotrexate, and I got better, but not "well". Then, Remicade came out. I have been getting infusions every 8 weeks for over 7 years, and it has saved my life. I will say, though, that at one time they hoped to wean me off of the Methotrexate, but I started having flare-ups and the time between infusions was increased. Since I am back on the Methotrexate and Remicade, I have had no problems at all. Yes, I know my immune system is very weak, but I avoid anyone who is sick, and try to get enough rest when I can. This combination of drugs has worked for me and I hope I have helped someone out there! You may need something else with Remicade. "


"This is my 3rd week.  The first and second week I had severe heartburn, I had never had it before and it is gone now.  Had some nausea a tiny bit the first week.  My cravings are pretty much gone and overeating? not a chance!! I am also doing weight watchers with it and it works great!! I have lost 10 pounds and I am more motivated than ever!"


"For months been having severe insomnia. Waking 3 or 4 times during the night, never getting more than 4 hours of sleep. Twice in the span of a week and a half no sleep at all. Always feeling tired but not drowsy. I was given prescription for 10.-15mg of Restoril by an ER doctor. Took half a dose one afternoon and slept for 3 hours. Took the other half that early evening and knocked out after 20 minutes and slept for 6 hours. No side effects. Feeling better. "


"I have been on Seroquel for several years. I am taking 400mg at bedtime to help with insomnia but mostly for bipolar. I have tried other medications to help me sleep like trazodone, Ambien, and Klonopin.  The Seroquel works but boy do I eat after taking this pill.  I'm tired of eating so heavy after taking this pill."


"I have used Klonopin over the years for anxiety and I've been looking in the internet saying it's so hard to get off of I've never had a problem I used to take 3 milligrams a day on and off for years and then when I quit I just quit I've never had a problem I don't understand where the problem lies with this drug because I've never had a problem coming off has anybody else had problems"


"I have been using Acanya for a little over a week and love it.  I love that it doesn't dry my face, but my skin has shown vast improvement. I should have seen a dermatologist a lot sooner."


"The worst inhaler I've ever used.  I feel like absolutely nothing comes out of the inhaler, and it doesn't help me at all.  I'll be asking my Dr. about another type, because this one is just terrible."


"Im on a 7 day course x2 a day on Metronidazole. I felt fine the first 2 days no side effects really.

But yesterdays (day 3) i could hardly eat i was sick and dizzy, vision is a bit blurry and hard to focus. Also thinking is slower and speach has slowed.

Day 4 which i am on now, my head is fuzzy , im hungry but the thought of food is making me feel worse i can just about drink water, and have been exhuasted still feel slow and sluggish, speach is still slow and even struggling to write this! I have noticed its working but these do mess you about!"


"I'm a 25 year old female who has had BMs every 7-9 days since I was 10 with no real answers.  I had tried everything, nothing worked.  I did not feel the sensation of "needing to go" despite the pain and discomfort in my abdomen and could only have a BM if I removed it myself with manual disimpaction.  This was, of course, disgusting and very inconvenient.  It eventually became normal for me and I had almost given up at ever finding treatment.

I started taking Linzess 290 mcg nearly two weeks ago.  Nothing happened for six days, and then I had a small, well-formed BM.  I never had any explosive diarrhea that many others experience with this medication.  My BMs are now every 1-2 days, small, and still sometimes have to be removed manually."


"Great. Works everytime."


"All I can say, don't miss a dose or take it without food. Also, do not take it with alcohol. If I do any of the above, I don't sleep at all. Then when I take it on the following moarning, I fall asleep at work, which is saying something because I have a very active job. This medicine seems to have a very short half life and I feel symptoms even if  I go  one hour without it. That being said, it is by far the best medicine I have been on. It is very effective when taken at the same time everyday with just enough food. No weight gain, and a big drop in positive symptoms. It even brings back my determination and zest for life. As long as I take it exactly as dirrected, it is a life saver."


"I've only been on this pill for about a week and every morning I'd wake up with a headache I caught myself always having an attitude and when im alone I'd just cry for no reason I wouldn't take this pill"


"I have been on the Qysmia for 3 weeks now.  I wanted  to wait a few weeks  to give a review. I have a very slow metabolism so I  did not lose as much as some in the first two weeks  upon taking.  My weight started at 198.  I am down to 193. So I  have lost  5 lbs in 3 weeks.  But that  is with  out cardio.  My  appetite  is suppressed.  Dry mouth.  So drink a lot of water. Tingling almost numbness in my feet at times but it goes away shortly after. The  medication  if not covered  or with the free trial  is expensive.  So be prepared.  I guess it  is cheaper  than weight loss surgery.  But it's no magic pill neither.  Like any other pill  you must eat right and exercise. To lose the weight.  Well that's  my take anyway."


"My mother in law who is 90 started taking benzonatate (tellson perles) on a Thursday.It took about 3 days to fully work.She sounds much better and,was able to sleep last night without hacking.she was dx with bronchitis."


"No lessening of pain. Caused diarrhea"


"After several concussions, i was left with months of daily, debilitating headaches that were ruining my quality of life. My neurologist prescribed me this medication for post concussive syndrome- 50 mgs a day and it has been a miracle drug! This medicine has given me my life back. I am much more mobile, less irritable, and overall happier. I've been on the medicine for about a month though, and have seen a slight return of symptoms. I used to live off of over the counter pain killers, but this medicine has really helped to repair the damage to my brain after tbi. Was warned it would effect memory, but haven't noticed that as a side effect."


"I had my first Prolia shot in August, 2017 and have had no ill effects from it.  I do not know if it is doing the job, but at least, I am feeling great !!"


"Hard to tell I'm even on birth control! After several pills in the past made me an acne covered, fat crazy maniac I swore off pills for 7 yrs. Gianvi is my first and only one! Only on 2nd pack but my horribly painful, heavy period is already so much better! Hardly any cramps, no bloating and much lighter flow. No acne, no emotional issues, I actually seem calmer! Breast have gotten a little bigger but no tenderness since the first week. Side effects I experienced the first week or so were headaches, breast tenderness & very tired. I almost stopped taking it and I'm so glad I didn't because it passed and now I have no complaints! You just don't know until you try!"


"Zanaflex has really helped me. I had major hip surgery last year and have had a very difficult time bouncing back.

After the surgery I became very weak, lost significant amounts of muscle definition and tone, which resulted in a weakened lower back and core. I now live in excruciating pain, my L5 & S1 has completely compressed with my sciatic nerve in the middle. I have extreme nerve pain, and hypersensitivity down my right leg. Daily chores are very difficult, and my love for fitness now feels like a daunting chore.

My doctor switched me from Soma to Zanaflex. At first I didn't like it because it made me extremely drowsy and would knock me out. Now I am used to the side effects and can honestly say that this medication is the best muscle relaxer I have ever taken.

It reduces back pain, loosens up the tightness, and compliments my oxycodone very nicely. I can finally "function" again, and exercise, lift weights, and do my daily duties as a house wife & mother."


"Tried a lot of medicines but this one is good with no side effects."


"I have Bipolar Disorder I, with rapid cycling and mixed states. I tried Saphris when I was recovering from a hospitalization which was very unpleasant and ended very badly. So I was a bit manic and terribly anxious going on it. I took it for 6 days. It seemed to work almost right away. I was shakey and anxious throughout the 6 days. Extremely sleepy and dizzy after my 5mg at bedtime. But that wore off after 4 days. Mood-wise, it seemed to completely stall my cycling. Miracle! And I was much calmer and less reactive, but definitely awake during the days. Then after my 6th dose I noticed my lips were puffy, and my tongue was fatter, then my throat got tight = allergic reaction. Worked great until that!"


"After 7 days on amoxicillen and worsening pain in maxillary sinus, went to ER. Was given  choice of 10 days augmentin or zpak. Chose zpak. 5 days, I've already been sick 4 weeks. Wanted faster relief."


"I was using this medicine on my face, and it caused my face to burn and sting and be really dry and peeling. When I would play basketball, I would sweat a lot and the sweat would make my face sting and burn even worse. My acne has not gotten better at ALL. I think it has even gotten worse. I do not recommend people with normally dry skin, and if you sweat on your face a lot, to use it."


"Percocet is the absolute best pain medication out there. The overall feeling of warmth and well being that it gives me, along with pain relief, is amazing and truly priceless. "


"Self educate, self education, self educate. Learn eveything you can before starting suboxone, and make sure it's right for your situation. For people with large dose dependence it is a great tool, for people with small dose under 60-80mg oxycodone I do not recommend it, thats like killing an ant with a sledge hammer. It takes my cravings and withdrawal symptoms completely away, my use was about 150mg ocycodone a day. Yes it does have a pretty nasty withdrawal itself when stopped. It's less intense but last far longer then oxy withdrawals. Low and slow is the name of the game. Take your time on reducing dosage and go as low as possible. I was down to .0325 of a milligram when I jumped. I had low energy for about 8 weeks after stopping."


"I began taking citalopram less than a year ago. Best decision I ever made! I remember that being the best time of my life. I made a lot of new friends/stopped pushing old friends away, had one of the best relationships I ever had, and started new hobbies that I was waaaay too scared to do before. The side effects were not too bad at all (not as bad as the depression/anxiety i felt before). The only problem was I did not take them like I should have. IF ITS WORKING NOT NOT GO OFF OF THEM. I felt genuinely happy and excited about life, that I decided I was "better" and didn't need the medication anymore. Bad choice, monthes later I was back to where I was before. I'm here now and regret stop taking them. Seeing my doctor tomorrow. xx"


"My restless legs syndrome has become really annoying in the past few months. I was on Gabapentin which seemed to help but it started to become less effective so the Dr switched to Requip. On my first night, I felt sick and had flu like symptoms. The next day I took it early and immediately felt sick and started to throw up and felt chills and then felt hot. This medicine did absolutely nothing for me besides make me sick."