"This medicine is barely weight neutral, but it works! I recommend an appetite suppressant along side it to make you feel normal. I've been around the antipsychotic block and I only recommend abilify or geodon. WITH an appetite suppressant such as phentermine and topamax. Gained 40 pounds TWICE before I figured out that trick. Only left with 15 to lose. But living a happy life. If you are struggling with weight on this medicine I also did a vlc diet (while on this medicine)through my primary doctor that was an easy 25 pounds off.Food provided. Expensive but SO worth it. Weight easy to keep off too."


"I got this implant shortly after having my first, and only, child in April 2009.  I was nursing and it was one of the only birth control options that my midwife identified as "safe".  It started off fine.  I didn't have a period for awhile, that could have been attributed to the breastfeeding also.  Within a year though I started worrying about it.  I have gained weight and have a really hard time losing any weight despite calorie counting and lots of cardio at the gym.  Also my period is very sporadic but when it does come it is not unusual for me to bleed moderate to heavy for 10 to 14 days.  During that time I am miserable with back aches, constant cramps and lots of nausea.  I want to get it removed but my midwife assures me it's all normal."


"Several bouts of Bronchitis and Walking Pneumonia over the years. I was born premature and had lung issues as an infant. I do not smoke. I am healthy. The Z-Pack (250 mg) works almost immediately for me. The first day I take two, then one/day for the next four days. I am on Day 2 and already am feeling better!"


"It works fairly well and  better than OTC or even prescription Naproxen. Not as well as Diclofenac in my experience."


"I started using Drysol in high school. It was a miracle. No more sweat marks! No more wearing a cardigan with every SINGLE outfit. It was FREEDOM. I don%u2019t have to be embarrassed anymore thanks to DYRSOL!"


"GREAT stuff. Many uses! It has been a life saver. I require narcotic pain medications on a regular basis and Voltaren  REALLY helps me to not need as much narcotic pain medicines for pain management."


"I have had two injections of Stelara so far and I am clear of all psoriasis.  I did not have psoriasis too bad, just on my hips, elbows and the side of my nose. I have kept my head shaved which helps keep it off my head. I have been dealing with psoriasis for over 20 years, but have just recently developed psoriatic arthritis (about 3 years now)  I was on Enbrel and it worked well for the psoriasis but did nothing for the arthritis, and it looks like Stelara is going to be the same way even though the doctor said it should work better than Enbrel for arthritis. The only other change in my lifestyle that I have noticed is the fact that I can hardly sleep. 3 hours a night on a good night. Not sure if this is because of the Stelara or not."


"With all benzodiazepines you tend to build a tolerance which is why it is only recommended for short term insomnia treatment or to be taken as needed. I do have to say that when used as needed this medicine hit me like a mac truck and I would sleep 8 hours plus. My anxiety and insomnia both much improved. No hallucinations or late night grazing like with those so called "non-addictive" "non-narcotic" sleep aids. Word of advice. Make sure you take if you can sleep for at least 8 hours and set multiple alarms."


"I was diagnosed with MS in 96 and was put on Betaseron.  Moved on from that to Avonex, Rebif, Copaxone, and Avonex again.  In 2010, I experienced a severe flare up involving complete paralysis on my right side.  Obviously the Avonex was doing nothing and my neurologist suggested Tysabri.   At that point, I really didn't care about the side effects.  All I wanted was some semblance of my life back.  As it turned out, Tysabri is and was a miracle drug.  I regained the use of my right side, was able to return to work as a state trooper, and eventually retire."


"After trying prozac (didn't like) and wellbutrin (better than prozac but still not terrific), was given Celexa by a new doc. I have dysthmia that increases in winter months (probably due to less light where I live, during the shorter days from Oct-March). Celexa gave me an almost instant 'happy' boost and I haven't been off it for more than 6 mos. for a long time. Pros: more energy, no crying spells when daylight lessens during winter months. Cons: did not work for my GAD (I take alprazolam for that), libido is almost non-existent, and my emotions are somewhat blunted (meaning, I don't really cry often, when before I used to be emotional over a lot of things...but I can take that!) Impact on libido is the most annoying side effect."


"I have had 2 cases of vertigo and both times ended up in the ER. I was given Meclizine and it takes about an hour to work, meanwhile, I am unable to stand up and vomiting at the same time. I had one case of vertigo at work at 2 am and had to be dropped off at ER. Meclizine does work, but it's too slow to take effect. I can't lose many more nights at work or I'll be fired. I need something that works faster."


"I was referred to get on birth control because of my abnormal menstrual cycle. At first I was on Orthocyclen Lo and after a year, decided that I didn't want to be on birth control anymore as I never remembered to take the pill. I then didn't have a period for about 5 months and finally it returned to my normal 7 day cycle. The next month it was on for a whole month before I decided to go back to my doctors office because it was driving me insane! They then suggested that I take LoSeasonique. I just finished my first pack, but I don't like this pill at all. I feel AWFUL each and everyday! I have really bad stomach pain and I constantly feel like I have to vomit. Please let me know if anyone else is experiencing these symptoms!"


"I had this drug given to me when I was hit by a car as I walked across the street.  I couldn’t take meds I was given due to side effects.  My pain was so severe I was given a shot of Toradol. What relief!  It worked extremely well for me.  Four years later I had sciatic nerve pain.  I asked my doctor for a shot of Toradol.  After three days and nights of extreme pain and discomfort, the Toradol shot took it all away. I am so relieved.  No side effects- just good old pain relief!"


"It's alright, nothing special"


"This medication was basically my "savior." I was diagnosed in the Fall semester of my junior year of college and I was put on Adderall XR. I was a mess on the Adderall. I started 50 mg of Vyvanse and I take it everyday for work and school. It's amazing. The only real side effect I have is that I am more talkative. I love that you do not feel the peaks (with time release) with Vyvanse."


"I started the shot a week after my period ended in February 2016. I got my period at the end of March that lasted 1-2 weeks. Though it was annoying, I just went along with it because my flow was lighter than usual. When it had finally stopped I was good from mid April until the first week of May. I was due for another shot in May but I had already made the decision that I would not go back for it because the irregularity of my periods and the fact that I would spot after sex with my boyfriend became too much of a nuisance. After skipping the shot, I bled nonstop until the end of the month. This shot is a headache and I would have been better off without it. I'm just hoping that when my period comes for June it will be back to normal."


"Good a few mood swings and weird dreams I hate the smell of cigarettes I am on week three so good so far"


"This is my first month with Nuva Ring. The first week was awful. I had nausea and headache. It lasted for a full week. I was about to take it out, but I didn%u2019t. Now I am at the 3rd week and I don%u2019t have nausea or headache. I didn%u2019t want to tell my hubby about the Nuvaring to see if he could notice it. He said that he felt something there. I read before that you could take it out for less than 3 hours and still are protected. So next time I am doing that. Also, while we were having sex it felt really warm/hot inside, so I would say that is a good idea (for me anyways) to remove it before sex."


"I got my Paragard four days ago and I absolutely love it! Insertion was not horrible (I've never had kids)-it felt like a big cramp and it was over with quickly! Just take two Midol before the procedure. I did have mild cramps the rest of the day-but a heating pad and more Midol did the trick. The next day I had cramps in the morning and I was fine the rest of the day. I feel totally back to normal and even had sex already and it feels fine. My partner cannot feel the strings and sex is much more spontaneous and fun without worry. I am getting a bit anxious for my first period with it but since mine are a bit heavy to begin with I'm sure I'll be alright. Would definitely recommend!"


"I wanted so badly to like this AP but after giving it a trial of two weeks I had to discontinue.  The good: lost my appetite and lost a few pounds   The bad: feeling wired with bouts of extreme agitation every day."


"This medicine I used when I had a really bad cough with the flu and it works amazing within ten minutes of consuming the medicine my cough was suppressed. Works wonders & lasts for a long time!"


"Finally, finally, finally! I was originally given this for COPD and asthma so you might be wondering why I am writing this under allergic rhinitis. 24 hours after the first dose and ever since, my nose and sinuses are clear for the first time in literally my entire adolescent and adult life. I can sleep, breathe, and it has greatly helped asthma! Not a single side effect to be found."


"Took this a while back, it was ok I just wanted to regulate my cycle when it did I got off for a while.
My hormones out of wack  again so I started them again, I have mid back length hair and its pretty healthy I washed my hair since taking these and noticed tremendous hair loss. Not good!"


"Like most I did not read about the side effects. Immediately after insertion the burning came on like the California wild fires! I did not understand what was happening until I starting reading the comments posted on this site. I gotta tell you, some of the comments were so funny the way described. I laughed so hard I think I pushed all that horrible medicine out. I'm feeling better now but I don't think I will do doing THAT again!"


"Just wonderful for my pain couldn't ask for anything better"


"My pulmonary Doctor ordered this (Doxycycline) for me after being treated at home, for a few months and then I was   placed in a hospital for 4 days and then in a rehab hospital for 2 weeks. I finally took my first dose of doxycycline and the next day, I knew I was going to get well. I remained in rehab for a total of 30 days with 2 times a day rehab. I know Doxycycline saved my life!
I give Doxycyclne a 10. I had NO side effects...all GOOD EFFECTS!"


"Today is my third day using the miconazole 7. My first day was horrible burning and itching oh my. My second day it burned but was better within 15 minutes mild itching. My third day OMG it burned like crap for 15 minutes now no itching really and no burning. The cottage cheese looking discharge is gone so yes its working. Hang in there ladies it works but we have to go through the burning to get well. And a tip for u all take a hot bath with white vinegar it helps with the itching and irritation"


"I had this put in Feb 2014 and had it removed yesterday 10/2015. I've gained 38 lbs and no matter how healthy I'm eating or how much I'm excercising I cannot lose any weight. My depression has gotten worse and I can't even stand the thought of having sex. I'm always tired, unmotivated, and having trouble focusing. It's great that once it's in you don't have to worry about it but I'm 27 & single so the weight gain, fatigue, etc just isn't working for me."


"I was prescribed Losartan about 8 years ago. I didn't have any issues other than blood clots in my legs that began to reoccur after I began the medicine. I continually brought it up to my doctor over the years but he has dismissed it each time. Although I have a stress free life, I have constant heaviness in my chest making it difficult to breathe, chronic insomnia, and massive bruises that form on my leg, (without any incident of bumping them against anything). I am tired throughout the day, since I am not sleeping, and feel terrible. I have spikes in my blood pressure and am concerned because my doctor dismisses these issues."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Tasted good and was easy to consume. But the 2 step process did not clean me out as well as the 2 liter  previous day process."


"In chronic pain, since injury in 1999. Surgery did not help. Like many I was on different narcotics for years . Started Exalgo in 2012 and have found it does work. Some say it gives 24 hr relief, but I think it more of a 16-18 hr."


"This medicine is a joke. They want to take you off Percocet and hydrocodone and put you on this medicine which is supposed to be longer acting. But I’d rather take six Percocet 10 mg a day then one of these. They had me on 40 mg for four weeks it didn’t help with my pain whatsoever."


"For depression, this is the very best for me. I still eat the foods that you can't with a pill form of a MAO Inhibitor. I have to avoid other stimulants, over-the-counter or meds. I take different meds for my anxiety. The Emsam patch has stopped my depressive episodes that started in Vietnam in 1970"


"PLAIN YOGURT on your vag topicallly helps!!!

Used Monistat-1 because I wanted to fix the YI ASAP. Inserted ovule, used a little cream on the outside, went to bed. Woke up 3 hours later when the ovule discharged and suddenly everything was on fire! Inside, outside - burning worse than I'd ever felt.

The only 24 hour store near me didn't have the Vagisil I wanted but then I remembered something crazy-sounding I'd read years ago - use yogurt as a topical yeast infection treatment. Gooey? Sure. Effective? YES!!!

Slathered some plain Greek yogurt on there and am already feeling slightly better and think I can sleep. In the morning will wash the rest of the Monistat out and retreat. Jeez, what a horrible experience."


"Definitely didn't find enough pain relief until I was prescribed with powerful pain meds - side effects tired all the time, itchy all the time, very annoying!!"


"I had six upper teeth that were erupted pulled yesterday. The night before I had major swelling in my face from my upper lip to my lower eye. My wife was afraid of the swelling but there was little we could do due to the fact that it was late at night and I had a dental appointment the next morning at 9.00 am. I went in and had the teeth yanked out, anyway I started with clindamycin that afternoon and I have had four doses of 300mg now. I haven't had that much problem with heartburn (which I always get but I had taken Zantac last night). I do get a burpy after taste but it's manageable. I will update as to any further developments. But my swelling has greatly been reduced."


"Life saving at the time of congestion."


"I am 28, 5 ft 7in and my starting weight was 298lbs. I have always looked smaller than I weighed. I started taking phentermine 01/19/2017. I work out every other day for four hours. I mostly do cardio between treadmill, elliptical, stair climber, and arc trainer. Depending on the day I will only use two different cardio machines. Then utilize the weight lifting machines to tighten and tone. Had my first weigh in yesterday and I was down 20.8 lbs. My goal was 10. This has def helped me get my eating under control and I have more energy as well. The only problem I face is severe dry mouth which water will  fix or even chewing gum. I would recommend this as a starting point to lose weight. I didn't get a refill as per my request."


"I took this pill within ONE HOUR of unprotected sex and just found out I'm 5 weeks pregnant. CVS was out of Plan B, which is not guaranteed to work either, so I desperately settled for Aftera. Now I have to go through the emotionally devastating abortion process. Accidents happen but this pill will not protect you."


"Clobex for my skin. I can't say enough good things about this spray.  I say "spray" because the ointment did nothing.  The spray, for some reason is absolutely amazing.  One place on my knee where the P wasn't removable with a jackhammer, magically cleared up 99% of the area in less than 1 week.  My arms - my chest - EVERYTHING - it's gone.  My Psoriasis is gone.  I've gone through shampoos.

NOW - if I stop using the spray for a week or longer, the symptoms return - but until a cure is found for Psoriasis - this medication is hands-down, the absolute best there is."


"I've been taking lunesta 2 years and I love it. Does exactly what it's supposed to 6 hours of restful sleep no hangovers

Like some people say it has a horrible taste if it stays in your mouth..pop it in the back of your throat and swallow. It's a very small pill."


"Started on Armour decades ago, stayed with it then could not get it and had to take Synthroid. My pharmacist informed me last year Armour was back on the market and switched to it, 1 grain or 60 mg.  What an improvement I noticed.  Yes, there is a difference"


"Toprol xl  (50 mg) works great keeping my blood pressure down but gained about 20lbs and get very fatigued!  Depressing :("


"I've been on Ortho Evra for 10 years...that's right...10 years!  I started when I was 17 and I've never had a problem with it.  Periods are normal. Sometimes really bad cramps the first couple of days and maybe a headache or two.  But those are just normal PMS side effects as far as I'm concerned.  I've heard people have gained weight using Ortho Evra but I never had such issues.  And most of all, I've never gotten pregnant. My only complaint is Ortho Evra is very expensive.  I'm on an HSA now and I pay $79 per month. I wear the patch on my buttocks and I switch sides every week to avoid excess irritation.  Sometimes it gets stuck to my underwear or jeans and it's hard to find a replacement if it peels off."


"I used to live with severe panic attacks and overall always full of anxiety.This medication works so well that I feel very normal again.The nightmares, shaking, nausea, panicking, sweaty and restless feeling and anxiety all stopped.I highly recommend this medication for people who genuinely need a Benzodiazapene to regulate the central nervous system.Make sure you don't abruptly stop taking them though as you will feel extremely ill! Do keep your DR. informed of any side effects.They are pretty mild, however can cause weight gain and lower sex drive."


"Caused bad stomach upset."


"15 year old daughter used Minocycline for 2 months and it was super at clearing her whiteheads-face, back, neck. Then we took a break, acne came back. MD gave us brand name version (1 pill/day verses 2per/day with generic, and much more expensive) and it didn't work at all after 2 months.  Tried generic minocycline again after waiting a few months, and unfortunately we saw no results second time around.  Trying birth control pills now."


"Built up a tolerance to it very quickly and made me itch like crazy."


"I finally sought medical help for what I thought was a lifelong struggle with depression which ended up being more an anxiety disorder. I never thought I had anxiety- even though my mom and 2 sisters have anxiety disorders. I shut down, retreat, avoid, sleep- where they all become frantic. I thought I was have a heart attack one night (panic attack) and sought treatment a few weeks later. It's been about 4 months on lexapro and I realize for the first time I don't feel a general sense of dread. I actually answer the phone. I always thought it was just a funny quirk that I hated answering the phone but I now realize I was afraid. I'm on 20mg and went through really rough anxiety at the outset- stick with it!! It's worth it."


"I was on Gilenya (Fingolimod) for 6 months, but because of raised liver function have been take off it. Like most comments I have read, I was so glad to stop injecting after 4 years (avonex) and taking a pill. I have not yet started new treatment but using regular vit d and exersise seems to be working at the moment - (reading comments about insurance cover or not - I am from UK an love the NHS) Gilenya (Fingolimod) did make me feel better and was disappointed to have to stop treatment"


"This was by far the worst pill I have been on. I ended up getting my period the week after the placebo pills. I did not find the point in that. My cramps were so bad I would cry. I do not recommend this to anyone at all. The cost was good though."


"My pain Doctor gives me this now along with Phenergan in I.M injection, prior to my epidural treatments, for my lower back (twisted tail bone), Bulging discs, neck epidurals, and botox for my migraines. This combination works very well for me in sedation and pain relief, so I can tolerate the epidurals. My system can't tolerate any other medicines very well, so I am thankful for Demerol, as it does not make me sick or have any hangover feeling."


"When my son couldn't swallow, the patch was the perfect alternative for his ADD. He never did have the hyperactivity. We used it for years but he developed a nasty allergic skin reaction to it and we had to stop using it. We miss the ease of it and the simplicity of the 8am-6pm use of it. By bedtime he was ready to sleep. With Concerta he has to take Benadryl to help him sleep. If only they could have fixed that problem"


"Just transitioned from 60mg Paxil.  Went down 15 on Paxil, up 10 on Viibryd each week for four weeks.  No brain zaps.  Take with food in the morning.  Get a sleepy reaction for about two hours after taking it.

I get vivid dreams with this med.  No nightmares so far.  No diarrhea, but I'm constipated b/c I'm taking 450 mg Wellbutrin :(.

I like it a lot, very optimistic."


"Since having a seizure back in December 2015 I had been put on Librium. When I tapered off of it I started relapsing with Alcohol over and over, many hospital trips. The drug did always help me take the edge off, but when I felt the need to not be on it anymore except occasionally at night when I couldn't sleep which I've always had sleeping issues. But the drug did save me after the seizure from withdrawals I was drinking and binging so much at that time of life, beer, shots, all day and night, no eating at all. I ended up staying alcohol free till like April and relapsed and it's been downhill since then I've now accepted to greater myself, and grow more will power to not drink again Librium has helped me through these past few years."


"Holy Moly!!! My experience with the Monistat-1 combo pack has been painful! The horror! Who makes an applicator with edges like that? And your reward for getting the ovule in and putting on the external cream is what feels like a chemical burn - this burn is SO beyond anything the patient info implied. Up all night. Calling the gynecologist first thing, or primary care doc, whoever can get me in."


"I have only taken Vraylar for 5 days. The first three times I took it at night and was able to fall asleep but could not stay asleep. Each night it was worse - like wake up at 1:30 am and never go back to sleep. So I skipped a day (don't ask me why?) and then took it in the morning. Hugh difference! I have slept so much better since switching it to the morning.That is the only side effect I have had so far. I haven't really noticed any difference in my moods yet but it is really early.  The only other medication I take is lamictal (past 8 years) which has been a miracle drug for me but doesn't conquer the nagging depression that never seems to go away. I have high hopes for Vraylar!

Use the drug coupon that you can download from their web!"


"I used this for 6 months and have seen no improvement.  And it feels like flames in my eye."


"I had severe acne and nothing worked.
I tried this for 3 months and it was worth it. I had side effects to this medications, joint pain and severe dry skin. But I been acne free for almost 2 years."


"I've been on Generess Fe for roughly 5 months and I'm still experiencing bad nausea. I have also noticed weight gain (probably around 10-15 lbs within the first couple of weeks), my breasts are constantly tender and I'm depressed and tired much of the time. I have an appointment to switch my birth control."


"I've been Bi polar for over 20 years and have tried practically every mood stabilizer and antidepressant there is and some would work for awhile then poop out. Saphris is like a miracle medicine. I don't feel depressed, I have more energy and motivation and my moods are stable. I take one 10 mg tab at bedtime and wake up the next morning feeling alive and ready for the day. I would encourage anyone who is suffering from bipolar depression and mood swings to give this medicine a try. You won't be disappointed.  One caveat though is without insurance it is very expensive."


"I've been on 2x150mg Pradaxa for about 1 year now after being on 14 mg of warfarin for a year before this. I had a DVT followed by a Protein S deficiency diagnosis.  I felt really tired/sluggish on warfarin and didn't like the inconvenience of INR testing. I feel better on Pradaxa but I am considering switching back to warfarin because I don't like the idea that there is no antidote for E.R. bleeding with Pradaxa. I work with saws all the time and this is a constant concern."


"I'm currently on 10 mg to help with OCD and some depression. I mainly wanted to say to everyone who has gained weight -- my doctor told me that it's known to make you dehydrated so you need to drink A LOT of water. You typically feel hungry when you are dehydrated and eat more, but if you just drink more water, you're fine. To everyone with insomnia - have you tried taking it at a different time of day? I was taking it at night and couldn't sleep. I switched to mornings and wala! I can sleep so much better! Different times needed for every person.

 It's helped somewhat over the last 3 months, but definitely not a magical drug that stops my OCD. I may be taking too low a dosage. Still figuring that out."


"I saw all the positive reviews for insomnia and I convinced my doctor to prescribe it, with big hope. First day made me really relaxed , and thought thats it, works, I am going to sleep well probably but then after 2 hours I was awake and had to take another sleeping pill. Day 4 no improvement in sleep, no side effects or whatsoever. I still have some hope, and I will stick with it for some time to see what happens. Good thing is no side effects"


"I first saw this on TV adds for yogurt. I bought the pills and after just a few days I feel great. I used to get pain in my lower back, not any more. I haven't even told my doctor yet. This stuff is great!"


"On the medication for 8 weeks now. Terrible mood swings, bloated all the time, face constantly breaking out (after contraception,  I'm taking it too clear my face), mild weight gain, very light periods- if any, SEVERE nausea and constipated since the day I started the medication. Symptoms were so bad, I thought I was pregnant for a while....took 4 pregnancy tests over 3 weeks time to convince me it was just the severe side effects of birth control. I take no other medications on a consistent basis."


"I have had atopic Dermatitis my whole life since I was 10 months old going on 55 years living with this awful condition. I've have been on everything from prednisone for 2 years straight to cyclosporine to methotrexate... heavy duty stuff... I now have Lupus and arthritis so going to give this a shot, but apprehensive. I put it on at 9:53, after about 3 minutes notice a little tingle nothing too uncomfortable. I mean what's worse, the pain of the condition day in and day out vs if something actually works. Will post in a couple of days... also thinking about Dupixent next."


"Had a toothache and had some ketorolac left from when I had my daughter. Took two, toothache gone! Works right away."


"I starred Prozac around 21 months ago.  It really seems to help first couple if months except for the severe migraines.  So my Dr added fiorcet.  And it helped a lot.  Until around Aug of this year I have been feeling out if control , mood swings,  easily angered,  I got hateful a lot.   Suicidal thoughts are very common and I'm a recovering alcoholic but I've been wanting to get drunk bad.  On Monday 11-27-17, my Dr changed my Prozac from 20mg twice daily  to 40mg in morning and 20 mg at bedtime.  My urge to drink  has about doubled.
I dislike this all,  I used to be active and fit, did everything for my children and husband.  Laundry  , cooking,  clean house.  Shopping, and  Now  I'm disabled and don't have a life"


"Horrible, evil pill.

Didn't realize it was causing me anxiety after being EPC for false statements, they put me on it in the hospital and I was like sure okay.

They rapidly ramped me to 60mg, the anxiety/nervousness from it was intense, crippling and basically made me botch an easy in and out hearing where my family fully supported me - they weren't even allowed in to testify to the falseness of why I was EPC'd cause i shut down and said no contest to total BS.

This drug is known for causing people to be violent. I can sort of see why it might do that. It's immensely powerful, and the "doctors" like to give out a needlessly high dose.

The irony is, the doc I have now says I'm not even bipolar."


"I am 24 and have no kids. I have had skyla in for 4 months now. I took an aleve an hour before the IUD was inserted and had some pain right after the insertion for 5 seconds. Afterwards, I had two days of cramps and spotting, but nothing unbearable. Since that day I have had no issues. I have more intense cramps around the time of my period but my period lasts less than 3 days. The second month I missed my period all together which made me nervous but my doctor said it was normal and I had my period the following month. I have no spotting between periods. I also do not have any mood swings, depression, and weight gain, which were side effects for me with oral birth control pills and the nuvaring. I would definitely recommend skyla."


"I bought the plan b around the beginning of March because my boyfriend and I took a trip for his birthday. I didn't take the pill that weekend but I prayed that everything was okay and it was. I was being very careful not to have sex during the time I was ovulating but I had a slip up towards the end of May. I remembered I had the pill in my drawer, so I took it within hours of having sex. I expected everything to be fine after that.I was wrong. My period was supposed to start two days ago but it didn't come. I took a test just to rule out pregnancy, it was positive. I am highly pissed."


"I can judge this medication being successful due to fewer holes in my drywall and fewer injuries. I can't usually remember my seizures so I base them on others input and injuries from thrashing. I take 250mg, which seems to have cut down incidents to almost zero - major gratitude there."


"Being 18 years old and choosing a birth control method for the first was a very scary thing to do especially when I have a horrible memory taking pills everyday but my doctor gave me a variety and I thought nuvaring would be a good idea to start off. Ever since I started I love it! I was so scared due to the horrible reviews but honestly nuvaring was the best choice I could've pick! I love how it's a monthly process, no pills needed and you have control of taking it in and out. I had no problem with side effects I feel happy, I really recommend this birth control method!"


"I've had depression at times in my life. Took prozac with good effect. I'd been off meds for years. After a year of chronic stress, I got sick. I had lots of tests that were all normal. I developed  panic attacks from worrying about feeling sick for over a month. When I realized my nausea, lack of appetite, excessive  sleep and aches were likely due to stress, i started prozac. I was on it for a week but the panic was so bad my doc switched  me to lexapro . I have been on it 3 weeks now and the panic has stopped  and I feel pretty good. I, too, felt like I had 10 cups of coffee or speed when I started it, plus insomnia. I stuck it out thanks to these reviews. I'm  glad I did. Hang in there. YouTube has good videos for anxiety help."


"I've been on Sprintec for about 9 months now. I really recommend this oral contraceptive. Not only is it incredibly cheap, but it sort of helps me communicate with my body. Weird I know. I use to have irregular periods, now I have regular periods every month and I can tell by my body exactly when my period will come on. Periods are fair, the normal slight cramps, nothing extreme, the usual, then I'm back to to normal. My breast get larger before and during my period, again they go back to normal afterwards. No major mood swings or thoughts of suicide, no weight gain...actually this pill helps suppress my appetite, so I don't eat as much. Everyone's body is different, but I like this pill."


"I have just started xenical on 21/07/2017. This is day 2 and I have not experienced any side effects whatsoever. Makes me wonder if it will really work on me. I have also started diet for fools so no carbs and really low fat. I have started a jogging regime for 30mins per day. I will weigh myself in a weeks time to check the progress then I will rate. I currently weigh 73kgs and my height is 4. 7."


"I've been taking Seroquel for 4 months now. I was in a medical detox for narcotic dependence to pain medication and Xanax. I'm on another medication now which interacts with Xanax, so I can't take it anymore. Since being on Seroquel I sleep amazingly. I used to take 1mg of Xanax and 6 or 7 Tylenol PM's just to fall asleep. Now I take 75mg of Seroquel a night and I fall asleep easily and stay asleep. I do get a weird pain in my hands and fingers, and have started getting muscle pain in my calves. I originally was prescribed to take 25mg in the afternoon and 50 mg at night, but the daytime dose was making me so exhausted I couldn't function and do my daily activities. Taking Seroquel has greatly improved my insomnia, depression, and anxiety."


"The only medication that stops most of the noise and unnecessary thoughts in my head."


"I got the Nexplanon implanted in April of 2016. I had long periods that were pretty heavy so I needed a bc to help regulate things. I'm bad at remembering to take pills every day at the same time so when my Dr recommended this IUD I happily accepted. After insertion I didn't get a period until month 4 and it was about 5 days long and really light. Haven't seen one since and I love that part but now I'm completely done and want it removed. I have horrible cystic acne on my face, neck, back and shoulders that I've never had and it hurts like hell. My skin has gone from smooth to bumpy and rough all over my body. I get headaches all the time and my anxiety and depression have sky rocketed due to this terrible acne and the 30 pounds I've gained"


"Thankyou guys for sharing honest reviews! PCP placed me on Montelukast  10 Mg a day . Allergies began to lighten up for awhile . But OMGOSH REALLY!  Guys it has got me such a desperate fight for my well-being ! Didn't know why I was feeling so fatigued depressed no interest in nothing and a battle just to get out of bed most days ! Had super dark thoughts and awe\ful vivid dreams that I could feel the next days of worthless ! Asked Prayer Group to Pray for Me ! First night I didn't dream that awful dream but fatigue and depressing thoughts remained! This Med is awful for me ! No more will I subject myself to this dangerous Medicine ! From the bottom of my heart don't expose your well-being to medicine that can affect in such harmful ways!"


"Was really disappointed. I started at 10mg (have taken Ambien IR 10mg for 2yrs). It actually worked great - maybe the first sleep aid that made me feel genuinely, naturally sleepy, not drugged and sedated. But after I went to sleep, I had 3 hrs of horrible, vivid nightmares that woke me up every 5 minutes panting & sweating. I also experienced sleep paralysis for the first time in my life. It was absolutely terrifying. I tried to keep at it for a few nights as several people have said the side effects go away quickly, and even tried only taking 5mg, but it was intolerable. Too bad. It is maybe worth noting that I take a handful of other meds including Seroquel, Klonopin, Lamictal, etc."


"Delsym is ok at cough suppression, depending on severity, but if you want to have hot liquid diarrhea all  night within hours, then this is your medication.  It sent me to the toilet faster than the laxatives you take the day before a colonoscopy.  And it did not stop until 12 hours later.  This is the single most poisonous substance I have ever ingested. "


"Been using epiduo for nearly 4 years and would highly recommend! I used to have mild/moderate acne on my forehead and started using epiduo when I was 13. Took a month or so to properly kick in but I am 17 now and apart from the odd spot I haven't had any acne since. Would definitely recommend!"


"I am on week 8 of a 12 week regime of Epclusa. The first couple of days I did have a slight headache, but since then I haven't had any side effects. I had blood work done at week 5. I was already undetectable! Thanks to a Epclusa coupon my copay is $5!

Other side effects include: the whites of my eyes are white again! I have energy like I haven't had in 20 years. My skin is younger looking. I sleep like a baby. The slight depression that I used to feel from being so tired all the time is gone. I can get out of bed so easily now and feel energized throughout the entire day. It is hard to go to sleep sometimes because I still have so much energy.

I am so thankful for this medication. This has given me quality of life again.Thank you Gilead!"


"loose of epilepsy control"


"I've been on Levora for 7 years. It's been exactly a set to the time and day of my menstrual cycles which I like. And no bad side effects ever that I have noticed, but am worried and anxious for whenever I choose to stop it what could happen to my body after so many years of non stop use."


"This drug seemed to help my pain although the side effects I experienced outweighed the relief. I started with one 10 MG tablet per day for one week. On the second week I increased to 20 MG per day. At the end of the second week I noticed a difference in pain. I was having stomach aches, dizziness, constipation, loss of appetite, an in body shakiness and my voice was weak and kind hoarse.

Although my pain was considerably less by the third week I felt all I could do was lay and hope the terrible feelings I was having would go away. I was unable to even make it to work at all on the third week. My lips were dry, swollen and I woke up to them cracked and bleeding."


"I have been on Savella for 5 weeks now. I could feel a difference almost immediately, especially with sleep and getting up in the morning. Not pain free, but a difference with minimal side effects. Mostly body temperature changes like hot flashes. I worked my way up to 100 mg (50mg morning and evening.) Then I started having worse side effects: nausea, leg cramps, vision changes. I also had mouth and tongue soreness and breast soreness, which I didn't see anyone else mention. I went back to 50mg once a day and the symptoms lessened. After seeing my Dr again, he suggested 25mg morning and eve ning. My breast soreness is better and my mouth sores fewer. I plan to stick it out a little longer to see, as I have not felt or slept this well in years."


"This medication works almost too well. When you start this medicine be aware of what low blood sugar symptoms are. I have experienced several episodes of blood sugar down to 52. Heed the warning to carry glucose tablets with you at all times."


"Having a diet consisting of beer, pizza, Copenhagen Marlboro, most of my 18-33 years, my GERD had gotten so bad that I could not even swallow. I mean almost choking on anything besides fluid and applesauce. Doctor performed "tube down the throat maneuver" and stated that I had a grotesque esophagus! Started Nexium right away, worked wonders."


"Good"


"I've tried everything for my skin condition. My sister gave me a bottle of Nizoral. All it took is one application and my skin is cleared up."


"I've been on Contrave for 3 weeks. It's expensive, even with the downloaded card. I started the 4 pills/day yesterday. Today I had my follow up appt w/my Dr. & I gained 3 lbs  :(  Contrave has not suppressed my appetite, I crave carbs like crazy now. My Dr. gave me another prescription for 3 more months depending on how I do with the 4 pills per day.  I'll continue with the Contrave for the remainder of the month & hope that with the full daily dose, I'll begin to benefit from Contrave.  I truly hope something works!  I'm going to restrict my carbs and try to fight the urge."


"I started taking the pill at 11 years ago to help with dysmenhorrea (really painful periods) and after trying a few different pills to find one that worked for me I started using Yasmin.  I used Yasmin for many years and it worked very well for me.  Recently my insurance company decided that they would cover Zarah but not the Yasmin so my pharmacy switched me and told me that they were the same pill. When you look at the monograph included with the pills the only noticeable difference is with the non-medicinal ingredients so I agreed to the switch.  I wish I hadn't.  When I first started Zarah I was nauseated on and off for about a month.  Then I noticed that I was getting quite bloated.   My weight has gone up 2 or 3 pounds."


"Alprazolam settles my fears of people and my anxiety keeps my heart from beating real fast during an attack [panic]. Anxiety is a horrible disease. It affects my life every day and night. Alprolazam helps me with my everyday life."


"Sominex works well; sleep all night!!"


"I was born with HIV  my birth mother transfer it & had it all my life. Never taken medicine my immune system dropped drastically I got a thrush in my mouth and my skin started to break out really bad. I've been on triumeq for 3 days and I must say I think I'm only taking this medicine with food. Geez the nausea has been tough and a Lil lost of appetite I did have to use antifungals as well due to the thrush but hoping it does gets better. I'm excited for this journey, it's encouraging to read other stories... "


"Update-tolerating Votrient 400mg. Last 2 scans status quo. Diarrhea controlled with immodium. Pattern of a couple good weeks followed by fatigue and general awful feeling. Medicinal marijuana has been a godsend for these bad times. Almost like setting a reset button both mentally and physically. Only do it when I feel awful and won't be leaving the house."


"This shot took me from 0-10 in seconds. My emotions were all over the place. I cried all the time was just going crazy from hormones. I then became severely anemic due to bleeding the entire time on the shot. So tired muscle cramps and out of breath. I took it due to the fact I was Breast feeding."


"I got my prescription for anxiety. I'm a first timer on these type of meds so I'm cautious. I finally decided to take it tonight because a horrible situation raised and I can't sleep or focus. I must say it's been about 25 min and I'm feeling a little better( thoughts not racing as much) but a little sleepy. I don't know if I'd take this during the day. I'll post an update tomorrow if you care to keep a lookout!! Just trying to help someone maybe- as I experiment."


"I've had chronic gout for about 10 years now.  I've been to the doctor multiple times and the ER when it gets really bad.  Tried many home remedies including black tart cherry juice with no relief.  Trust me when I say this!  Prednisone is the ONLY thing that has ever helped.  I tell the doctor to not even prescribe me pain killers anymore cause it doesn't help. Prednisone is a miracle for my gout flare ups.  VERY FAST RESULTS!!!!!"


"I have been suffering on and off for the last 7 years with IBS... Drs., Hospitals,ultra sounds, copious quantities of ANY laxative, stool softeners, etc. once my upper intestines are backed up under my rib cage NOTHING works and I start packing on the lbs. then I tried Linzess. It adds moisture to the upper intestine which when I took it monday I was 175, I went to the bathroom about 6 ish times after about 5 hrs. by tuesday I was down to 165 completely cleaned out! I also took full responsibility not to eat ANYTHING that would irritate my tummy. I took linzess the next 3 days but nothing happened. I believe it is for the upper intestine area and because mine is 100% better I dont need it. Thank goodness I now have a weapon against IBS"


"I had 1 injection less than a month ago and recently started having the following symptoms:

intense fatigue
herpes outbreak
painful joints in hands and knees
neck pain
cough
sore throat
depression"


"59 yearold female. I've had hep c for 39years. Geno type 1, cleared the virus 11years ago, after taking interpheron and riboviron. Relapsed after 6months. Viral load of 2,000,000 now.

Am now in my 2nd week of Harvoni, and am hopeful.

So far my side effects are irritability, fatigue, and insomnia with occasional night sweats. Feels like menopause, but I  know it's not. So it must be the harvoni.

Hope side effects  will diminish."


"Severe neck pain was causing migraines, took several narcotics with no relief. Dr. switched me to Lyrica, pain was gone in three days after two years of terrible pain. Lyrica improved my quality of life to say the least."


"Burned areas on the tongue with discoloration and blisters"


"I have been on methadone 40 mg for two years and dropping myself down to 5 mg it took 2 years to get to 5 mg then I went to zubsolv 5.7 . My first experience was it got me high , I mean real high , nose itching off and euphoria out the ass . I am still feeling weird 12 hours later and I've only took one pill all day . This stuff is strong , I've taken suboxone and never felt like this , it tasted horrible though and zubsolv tastes way better . I'm giving it a try , will likely break mine in two cause it's so damn strong . I don't like feeling like this all day . But I will say I haven't been in any pain or any withdrawal all day but feel drugged out and sleepy 12 hrs later . I think it's gonna work for me but I am going to break it in two ."


"No side effects, unfortunately it didn't cure my condition. Now on doxcycline, hopefully that cures this wicked infection."


"After not being on Birth Control since I was 19 years old & "considered" dating men I took the Shot in September 2016 just to play it safe. I bled for 1 month straight, then nothing the next month, then bled whole month in December. I said NO to getting it again as it made me feel bizarre. Well....I haven't stopped bleeding since. Massive amounts of blood clotting & 36864157963 Tampons & Pads later, swollen 10lb weight gain, headaches, mad burning cramps, melasma on my face and an atrocious attitude directly from HELL still bleeding something fierce. This "wonder shot" should come with a lifetime supply of Femme Products & masseuse named Hans. I was prescribed Provera yesterday. Dear Lord let it work! ! DO NOT TAKE THIS FORM OF CONTROL"


"I've been on it for about a week now. Weight loss isn't significant, but it is there, and again it's only been a week. Definitely has curbed my appetite; there are some days I have to force myself to eat actually. Just physically emotionally uninterested in food. My side effects have been moodiness, irritability and anxiety, but those seemed to have passed after a few days. I feel a little loopy when I first take it, but if I eat a slice of cheese or scrambled egg with it that seems to help. Going to stick with it for sure."


"Worst experience ever! Doctor says to push through nausea...yeah not happening! Vomitting violently 20-30mins after taking one 5mg pill!! Nausea, dizziness and many other symptoms worse throughout the week. On day 6 and giving up now. Never have I been so violently sick (vomit) in my whole life! I would NOT recommend to anyone! "


"I also used OTC drops for years. After they were no longer effective I was given these for daily use. Living in the Deep South, you just about have to have a bottle of eye drops during spring and summer."


"It took me 1.5 mos to work up courage to take Lamisil because of all the horrendous side effects I read about. I finally took it for 90 days with no horrible side effects. If I took it too close to drinking coffee or eating my beloved chocolate it made me nauseous. So I took it right b4 bed. Near the end of the 2nd month I started itching in various places really bad. I finished treatment wondering why I was so scared. Now just waiting for slow toenails to grow out."


"Extreme pain and inflammation on the sight where injection was done.

It happened in my first and now my second set of injections.  The swelling last for about a week. I will not be getting my 3 rd set of synvisc injections. Too painful."


"Overall, I've had an amazing experience with this so far. It's been effective and I haven't experienced any body changes like I did with the pill. Insertion was uncomfortable and the cramping lasted for the rest of that day (worst cramps I've ever had). Bled a lot in the first 3 weeks, now I just occasionally spot throughout the month (I've had it in for 2 months now). I highly recommend."


"I was started on it after the first acute sudden asthma attack of my life and the inhalers  weren't working... which landed me in the emergency room and had some continuing lung spasms in the weeks following this. Once on it,  for the first time in many years I was no longer waking up wheezing and with shortness of breath at night. It's been wonderful!  Fortunately, I have never had any of the side effects noted by others. I remember feeling early on that singulair  may have contributed to weight gain, but it was  very hard to tell as
I was at that age - late 40s -  when this begins to happen naturally. If so, I certainly would have preferred to not to gain weight, but the benefits of having a "normal" life with singulair have been fantastic"


"My boyfriend is an alcoholic. He has been to treatment multiple times. He has suffered innumerable consequences.  For the last year I have been on the roller coaster of trying to find a way to be understanding and so on. It's been so, so, so hard. For the past month he has been taking this and so far it's been amazing! No drinking. He says his cravings are drastically reduced. His libido has taken a hit, but I'll take that over living with an active alcoholic any day."


"I love Yaz. I have been on Yaz for about 3 years now. I was originally on the off brand of Othro Tri-Cyclen and hated it! I became someone I didn't know, I was moody, I would cry for no reason no matter what part of my cycle I was in. I had absolutely no sex drive! Now I am on Yaz and I feel like myself, I have a normal sex drive, I haven't gained any weight. I haven't had any issues with Yaz. My periods are short and light and easy. Best birth control pill I have ever been on!"


"I'm on this BC because I recently found out that I have 2 cyst in my uterus .. my right one caused extreme pain & caused me to be at 2 different hospitals ALL in the same week. ( I'm 19 ) btw lol 5'4 if that helps .. Today is my first day on the pill so far I've had crazy sex drive & mile headache .. As a side effect & I'm hungry every 30 mins lol . The pain from my cysts cooled down which I love ! And yeah so far so good , I'll keep you ladies updated with more info!"


"Had the odd yeast infection usually after anti biotic or too much beer and sugar. Always taken a oral pill and easily sorted. In NZ, chemist gave me fluconazole. A few hours after taking it, appetite went, 5hrs, severe nausea, 10hrs I woke up and vomited the most disgusting, chemical bile.  Spent the next day feeling like I'd been hit by a train. All my joints and limbs were aching, bad headache,  no energy at all. Started feeling better the next day as nausea was subsiding  then on day 4 I started bleeding with uterus pain. Fresh blood as period wasn't for another 2 weeks.  Day 5, bleeding, still itchy,  still sore. Rubbish!!"


"still had recurring a flutter"


"I woke up in the middle of the night after taking 3 doses (that's only 3 pills) in excruciating painit felt like someone had a huge sledgehammer and was slamming it against my left knee over and over again.  The pain was so bad I even vomited.  This pain lasted for weeks and I know have chronic tendonitis in that knee and am in constant pain.  Some days are better, but it's a constant pain and it's always swollen.  It's been like this since 2009, it is now 2016.  This class of drugs is toxic and should never be used as a 1st line of attack for infections; it shouldn't be used at all.  Don't ever take this drug or the others like it, they are called the "Fluroquinolones"  which also includes Cipro, Avelox to name a few."


"Really changed my life. Was suffering from my Interstitial Cystitis for months when my doctor finally prescribed this. Rarely feel pain (unless I go the tomato or citrus route), sleep all through the night, and I'm generally in a better mood. Gaining a little weight but definitely worth it."


"First off I would like to say none of these medications are effective to me, they have never helped me in any considerable way. I was diagnosed schizophrenic but for the most part it was the anxiety controlling my life, never the hallucinations. Every medication on the market besides two or three cause an enormous amount of weight gain and intolerable side effects with no legal recourse if encountered. The pharmaceutical industry has hired many attorneys and lobbyists to destroy all liability in the event of a potential hazardous or death inducing side effect for the most part. In California it is impossible to sue a doctor (psychiatrist) who commits malpractice due to the cap on awards. It's all snake oil but with actual side effects."


"I am very grateful this site exists and a search for information during my 1st infusion indicated the scratchy throat & ears I was experiencing was reported by other patients.  I called my nurse & was given benadryl/prednisone and the drip was slowed.  The whole infusion from 9AM-4pm resulted in some tiredness the day after but no hand or L hip pain.  I had been off orencia for 10 wks., got a shingles vaccine & was on MTX self-inject.  I had previously been on humira for 10 yrs and developed an itchy chest rash.  I had a false positive test for Lupus & had to discontinue.
I work full-time as a Speech Pathologist & lead an active lifestyle.  Thanks again fellow posters & your experience reports are vital for patients!"


"I'm 20 years old, started taking this pill about two months after I had my daughter. I have been on this pill for about a year now, for the first couple months I had mood swings and a week before my period I had pretty bad cramps. But, after those couple of months the cramping went away, and my periods are light, only lasting about 2-3 days. Still have occasional mood swings, but other than that, NO problems with weight gain, acne, hair loss or anything of the sort. This is the first birth control pill I've ever been on, and I was cautious about how well it would work, and its been working great so far."


"This patch gave me very scary side effects like blurred vision, extreme dizziness, paranoia and extreme numb tingling of my extremities. I wore it for less than 24 hours. Didn't even help with the post op nausea"


"My doctor always prescribes Levaquin for bad sinus infections and congestion because of my many drug allergies.  I LOVE Levaquin.  Within hours of the first dose all of the mucus in my head and/or chest starts to make a mass exodus.  At times, the volume and swiftness that it drains can choke you -- but this medicine works and it works FAST.  It's made me cough so hard I gag, but all of my coughs are super productive, if not overly so.  I recommend this to anyone wanting to get better and back in the saddle at warp speed."


"I had the nexplanon implanted and everything was fine then 9 months later it started making me dizzy and passing out along with chest pain it almost put me in the hospital I would not recommend this to anyone."


"I'm currently at the end of my second week of Chantix.  I've given up smoking completely at the beginning of the second week and I feel great.  However, there are times that I still have the craving but I've substituted mints for cigarettes and it's been helping out a lot. Also to give you a brief background on myself.  I've been smoking for 14 years, and while deployed to Iraq I began smoking almost 2 packs a day and continued to do the same when I arrived back to the States. Now as for side effects, I have experienced nausea, but very brief and usually only lasting for less than 5 minutes and then I'm fine.  The dreams for me are somewhat vivid, but they are otherwise normal. I have not experienced any depression while taking Chantix."


"My first month on Yaz, and I must say I've noticed two changes. On the plus side, period is much lighter and I'm not suffering from the debilitating exhaustion I had for years during each period. However, I'm getting panicky and got palpitations."


"I was hospitalized 3 years ago for Congestive Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation with an EF of 20%. After a 17-day hospital stay & an ablation, I was sent home with many meds, including Coreg. I started at the lowest dosage and slowly got to tolerate my current dosage of 12.5 mg 2x day. My current EF is 45% & I believe Coreg continues to save my life every day."


"was told I needed knee replacement on right knee, not bone on bone yet but close. Had my first injection 12/13/16. Injection was not painful because it was injected slowly as it is thick, only felt pressure as it was almost done. Second injection was a horror as person injecting just slammed whole thing in and I was in severe pain could hardly walk out of office. I just had my 3rd injection yesterday and person who gave me first injection did it with no pain. I have felt no real pain in my knee since 1st injection so far. Dr said theres 6cc's of fluid that is now in joint so it may feel like your walking on a bubble. My issue is I'm having very bad back pain which I'm not sure if that is related to injection or not."


"I am 17 and I have had pretty moderate acne since I could remember, and pretty severe acne on my back for last four or five years. I asked my dermatologist to start me on accutane as I've had two friends who sware by it. The first month I was on 40mg Claravis, my side effects were dry lips, skin, and scalp, nose bleeds out the wazoo, and weird rashes around my elbows and hands. But the results were incredible. All of my back acne was gone within the first week. The blackheads on my chin vanished. Although it made my face breakout slightly worse, I was warned that would happen. I am now on month two 60mg Myorisan and the side effects are slightly worse this month. also, it is a bit pricey. But still, very happy with this medication."


"It took a long time for the doctors to find out what was wrong with be, after endless testing and the distention of my bladder, i finally got a diagnosis. I was put on Elmiron, and i took it like told, waited the 6 month waiting period for it to work...and over a year later it still did nothing. All it did was make me so constipated that I would go weeks without a regular bowel movement. The only way I could use the bathroom was by using laxatives. And the nausea was terrible. My hair was weak and broke easily, as well as my nails. Not only did this medication not work, but it caused even more agonizing symptoms."


"I was put on this about two years ago. My periods are shorter, my anxiety is gone, not as much breast pain, no headaches EVER I can't remember the last time I had one and have not gotten pregnant.

My only complain: stretch marks. I have so many stretch marks now from this birth control on my lower belly/thigh/groin/hip area. I have gained some weight (college) but my weight has always fluctuated. These stretch marks are insane.

Otherwise, the medication is great."


"Suprep worked well, no complaints it did taste sweet like heavy cough syrup but yet heavily salty tasting. Mix it with cold Martinelli's apple and pear cider; easier to consume. Round 1, 5 pm, I poured 6 ounces of cooled suprep into 16 ounce container then filled it with cold cider and used a straw. I took 30 minutes to finish then drank 32 ounces of warm gatorade within the hour. No stomach upset or vomiting or cramping, took about 3 hours to complete the elimination process.  Get a magazine and hang out in bathroom or watch a movie on a mobile device until the process slows down.  Word of advice, get some A and D ointment prior to going, it will save your bum. Round 2, 4 am, did the same, no issues.  930 appt easy as could ever be."


"Have been on Lexapro 3 months.  Still suffering anxiety symptoms, especially in the morning."


"I have been on Contrave for a month and it has drastically decreased my craving for sweets.  I very seldom eat any sweets. I realize I don%u2019t eat as much anymore.  I started taking Contrave as prescribed one in the morning and one in the evening.  Now I am up to two twice a day but I only take two in the morning and none in the evening.  I feel I don%u2019t need the evening dose because the morning dose is holding for now. I haven%u2019t changed my diet any except for eating sweets.  Only side effect I have notice at this time I am very gassy.  I started off weighting 230 lbs. currently I weigh 225 lbs. I guess it%u2019s is working.  My food intake is between 1500 to 1600 calories daily.  Every day I want to quit but I am hanging in there.  I will try."


"I have tried in my life every diet plan out there. I have lost and gained over and over. My Family Physician prescribed Saxenda for me. My insurance company is paying it. My first week on it , I have lost 7 pounds. This makes me very hopeful. But you can't do it by using the drug alone. You have to reduce your caloric intake. I follow a program set up by a dietitian . I drink about 3 L of water a day. This will be a long road road for me, yet very positive!! My cravings has stopped altogether and no more late night snacking. I started to give my injections in the morning, but feeling so tired throughout the day. Now I'm feeling much better giving them at night. I do feel a little bloated and have had to use a gentle laxative  for constipation."


"It not only gave me sweats, chills, diareah and massive headaches, it also gave me tons of red and purple spots all over my body and a rare form of psoriasis. Yay. This drug sucked"


"I took Depakote for 3 months at 100mg to treat bipolar disorder type I.
I did see improvements in my mood, but I also experienced weight gain
due to the side effect of always feeling hungry. Also, I never felt
the signal from my stomach telling me that it was time to stop eating
and that I was full. "


"I originally took the pill, but the mood swings were too intense for me. I have not experienced any mood swings on the patch. I really like the patch because it cleared up my moderate teenage hormonal acne.  I also like that I just have to change it once a week around the same time, and then I can forget about it. In addition, it has been my only form of birth control as long as I've been on it (other than pulling out) and having sex regularly, I have not gotten pregnant.

However, it does leave my skin irritated and dry, and it can be very itchy. I prefer to put it on my back, which makes it hard to wear tank tops or other shirts that expose my back without having people ask about it.

Overall I think more people should look into the patch"


"My experience has been terrible.  I am 42 and an educated woman who works in a high capacity job and I can't function.

I have been to the emergency room twice for disorientation and garbled writing/texts.   I have had several falls or balance issues,  one fall caused a concussion, now I walk with a cane on occasions.     I constantly forget things, events, appointments and more.  I finally had to go out on medical leave.   I am in the process of discontinuing all psych meds as they are ruining my life!!!"


"I am 21, and had Nexplanon put in 7 months ago. This is the first time I've ever been on birth control. I have gained a little bit of weight and my breasts have gotten bigger. Sometimes I am hungry all the time for days, other times I am nauseous every time I eat. I get irritated easily and more often. But the worst is the bleeding. I bled for 3 months straight after I got it. It stopped for a week and half, then bled for 3 weeks, stopped for a week, bled for two months, stopped for about a month, and now I have been bleeding for more than 2 weeks. It's never been spotting, it's a full-on period all the time. As convenient and effective as it is, I cannot handle the constant heavy bleeding. I am considering getting it removed."


"I have had acne since I was 12 (I'm 18 now) but around one year ago my acne turned from mild to medium/severe. After using it for almost a year it has almost completely cleared up my skin! I honestly can't believe how good the results are. I still get the occasional break out here and there but my skin is definitely much better than what I started out with. Only thing I'd have to say is that it dries out your skin and can burn if you put on too much but other than that I highly recommend (:"


"I have been on Lutera for about seven months, and find it wonderful. I've tried a few other birth control pills, but this one has barely any side effects compared to the others. In fact, after the first couple of weeks (where I was nauseous quite a bit), the only side effect I notice is slightly fuller breasts. Not a bad thing, overall!"


"Seroquel XR worked for me better than the Seroquel. From my understanding the XR is an extended release vs the regular Seroquel. My paranoid thoughts have completely gone away except for the normal paranoia that everyone has of people sometimes talking about them. It also gives me a lot of energy during the day and I do not have to take naps. I have tried Abilify and other medicines, but none seem to work as well as the Seroquel XR."


"I have been using Linzess for over a week. I had a lot of success with Resotran for three years until it stopped working. I was back to being bloated/distended and constipated. I also gained weight when I noticed that the med were not working any longer. I was miserable. I did some research and realized that Linzess was available and covered under my insurance plan. My doctor gave me a prescription and I finally found relief again!! All the reviews I read made me a little nervous but it's not as bad as I thought. It does clean you out! I take the med in the morning 1/2 hr before I eat and within 2-3 hrs I have at least three bowel movements. My bloating/distension has improved and I lost weight. I hope it continues to work!"


"When I have a cold that blocks sinuses, ears, and chest - this is what I take.  "


"Hello, have been taking this medicine for 5 days for Cellulitis that developed on my leg below the knee. I had waited 7 days prior to seeking treatment. First three days after getting an injection type not known, thick solution and needle and taking Bactrim and Cephalexin showed little signs of improvement, 4 days showed signs of reduced swelling, 5th day swelling all but gone, reduced redness and warmth at sight. 6th day redness reduced greatly and leg feels normal. However, Side effects extreme fatigue, nausea, dry mouth, overall ill feeling. Overall benefits out way side effects."


"I have not experienced any weight loss with this medication. It is my first week but I tried adipex n I lost a pound a week. The first week. Will I experience weight loss once the dose is increased?"


"For me, the insertion pain was a 9/10. It's similar to a mild contraction. I've had it in for over four weeks now. In those four weeks, I've had a constant, heavy period, cramps, migraines, bloating, moodiness, worsened acne, and overall tiredness. I'm not saying I didn't have acne or was never tired before, but the last four weeks have made me not want to leave the house. I have to take ibuprofen every 4 hours to relieve the cramps. Everyone's body reacts differently, but at this point, I may get it removed. It's really affected my day to day life."


"i took this 50 hours after my boyfriend came in me.im fertile/ovulating, i never knew plan b one step then i saw it online. im in seattle. a week after taking plan b one step, i have a nexplanon insertion schedule, they have to do pregnancy test. what do u know, im pregnant. i dont trust this pill."


"Started taking methotrexate approx. 1 and a 1/2 weeks ago. Already have seen significant improvements. I have had over 75% coverage of psoriasis from head to toe since my teens and I am now 45. Minor troubling side effect include slight nausea, bad fatigue and dizziness. These clear up after I finish my three day treatment. Positive outweighs the negative.  I am scheduled for my first liver test on Oct 1st. In my opinion ...worth it!"


"This website has reassured me that I am not crazy! I had Implanon inserted in February 2011. Insertion was fairly painless, it took months of getting used to it in my arm. My periods were unpredictable but not constant. However, the biggest side effect for me was the weight gain, 30 pounds in a year. I made my appointment to have it removed last month, my doctor did not want to remove it. She told me that weight gain is not a side effect, I just need to exercise. I had it removed anyway. I found this website with reviews from women with my experiences and I am so grateful! Implanon is effective, but the weight gain and mood change was not worth it for me in the end."


"Abreva used to work for me, but the last couple of times I've used it.. it seemed liked it didn't do anything to help supress the sore.. this time my sore keeps getting bigger and bigger!  I started applying as soon as I felt the sore coming on and it just didn't help at all!  Same thing the last time."


"Works pretty well on my anxiety, just wished it worked faster. It makes me sleepy if I take a larger does. I only take 0.25 mg right now, very low dose!"


"I've had this medication for a couple of days and my period stopped like normal! I haven't had any bleeding what so ever yet or any of the bad side effects emotionally at all! I think this birth control will work for me for sure. The shot is very convenient (and not as painful as I thought) as a 18 year old who is horrible at taking pills every day. Plus it's free for me so that's great! Hopefully it will not cause my body any issues!"


"I have been taking Flagyl and Cipro for Diverticulitis and it seems to be helping. After my stay in the hospital where the doctor put me on a food rest for several days, including IV antibiotics he prescribed these two meds. There are some issues I have had taking them such as low energy level, limited concentration when getting tired, but most of all nausea. I recommend if you are going to be taking either or both of these meds always take with plenty of food (meal time not just a snack), don't plan on doing too much (you won't have the energy), and ask your Doctor for a as needed prescription of a nausea medicine just in case you need it. I have needed something for nausea at least once daily since on the medicine."


"I'm 17, and this was my second bc that I was put on. My first one made me spot for weeks on end, so I was switched. I started taking this one two months ago and I HATE IT. I am a person that typically has a strong stomach, however this birth control makes me have the worst migraines and I start feeling nauseous everyday around 1pm. Because of this, I have lost 15 pounds which its fine with me, but it's annoying to never have the desire to eat. Other than that, my periods have been on the heavier side, but no mood swings or acne flare ups. Defiantly going to be switched again!!"


"Variant asthma, chronic, have been on many antihistamines and other costly asthma medicines over the years.  I began taking Benadryl in late November 2011. Taking 25 mg after awakening in the morning followed an hour or so later with 25 mg with another 25mg early afternoon (when symptoms occur) and 25 mg prior to bedtime in conjunction with Symbicort twice/day. I have a much improved quality of life and am beginning to have some control over the chronic cough. "


"I had headaches for a year. At six months I switched my allergy meds, relief cut the headache intensity by half. The rest of the cause was minor concussion as a result of an auto accident and overdoing( occasionally overdosing) of OTC pain relievers ( Tylenol and aspirin). Started elavil almost 3 months ago, I am now mostly headache free with only slight headaches and off all OTC pain relief.

OTC pain relievers can be addictive and by reducing how much per day I took, I am now taking OTC pain relievers for minor muscle and joint problems as needed (which is only occasionally).

Looking forward to stop using elavil every day. Some tips listen to your doctor, keep a log or journal of progress and remember not thinking always about a headache"


"If you have trouble with chronic constipation. Your using Konsyl and things are better bulk wise but still way to hard than Miralax is wonderful. Keep adjusting the amount and you will be a much happier camper."


"I was on depo for 5 years and just got off of it 3 months ago to try and conceive.  I had never been on any other type of BC with which I could compare it. I found it nice having no period (no planning ahead for trips, no having to buy tampons!) Though it did contribute to an unpleasant vag dryness which I could have done without. Luckily I did not gain any weight in the 5 years of depo, the only caveate being that I monitored my weight more than the average person ever would and I have always exercised and eaten healthy. With that said, however, I did find that I had to try a lot harder to maintain my weight than before depo. I did not notice any other side effects. Having been off it I noticed I am more fatigued than usual."


"I was smoking for 14 years. I tried everything possible way to stop smoking ,but nothing worked. Now I'm on day 20 with Champix. I stopped smoking on the 3rd day. I have cravings sometimes but just for few seconds. I don't have many side effects, only headache and sleepy sometimes. I'm really happy about it and I feel so proud I can do it. Thank you Champix."


"Thorazine like Stelazine are used in the treatment of schizophrenic and other psychotic disorders. The beneficial effects are better than any side effects. They have been in use for over thirty years ."


"Once or twice a year I have a severe intestinal attack. I've decided I can't eat green vegetables if they aren't cooked thoroughly, and chlorophyl seems to be the problem. The pain is so intense, I have to take pain medication and lay down. It takes my system at least a week to fully recover. After two weeks of a recent bout, I was prescribed Bentyl. It works! But I swear my IQ drops 30 points. That's the trade off. Bently relaxes the stomach and the brain!"


"I was given vistairl for pain soon after a neck fusion.  The surgeon refused to believe that I was in such severe pain after he "fixed" me.  Within hours of taking the medication I was in a deep fog.  I could not concentrate or think clearly.  This medicine also made my legs ache and I could not sleep until this medication was out of my system."


"This was my first ever birth control method that I tried, I chose it because I wanted something that I could hide from my parents. I was on it for about 3-4 months and never had a problem with it besides maybe being a little moody. About a year ago, I went to see an OBGYN and got a new method, just to try my options. I chose the Nuva Ring, and it was the worst choice I have ever made! I got headaches about two hours after putting my first one in, as well as dizziness and nausea, but I told myself to push through and the side effects would subside. They didn't. I was standing in the middle of a huge, crowded store when I couldn't feel my legs and arms, and was told to go to the emergency room where I was told the Ring gave me Toxic Shock."


"I took Lexapro from Jan 2010-June 2010. This was due to depression in college. It took some time. I suffered from homesickness and stress in college. Then when I was off it and at home I was fine. I returned back to school June 2011 and I relapsed. I was not on medication, but I am pretty sure I relapsed due to past trauma. I will be getting better soon and will learn from my mistakes and will not take antidepressants any more. When I am on Lexapro I do feel like a zombie, but for me it took like 3-4 months to feel better. Also it messes up your sleep patterns. It also causes you to gain a lot of weight (even if you work out) and it makes you feel numb but it helps in the long run."


"After using another HRT after my total hysterectomy, I went without for 5 years. The hot flashes and night sweats were really bad. So I asked my doctor for a LOWER dose and the night sweats are gone, but breast tenderness is bothersome, as is the staining of the clothes. I haven't felt anymore energy than I had before."


"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."


"I suffer from anxiety, low mood, and Cardiophobia. I started on Citalopram which affected my heart (palpitationss, racing, etc.) and so stopped taking it. Next in line was Sertraline. Although this medicine had no side-effects, neither did it help my anxiety. I am now on Mirtazapine 15mg nightly. 1st tab I felt like a zombie with bad headache but anxiety symptoms disappeared like magic. 2nd tab I started to feel the palpitations creeping slowly back and just prayed that it was due to the anxiety, although I felt much better. Took 3rd tab tonight and the palpitations are definitely back with a vengeance, I feel really groggy and clumsy. I hope the palpitations will decrease over time as this medicine is great for anxiety although no point taking them if they make heart-related anxiety worse."


"Works great in I.V with gentamicin."


"I have been on Pristiq for just over a week. I have tried everything in the last 10 years and nothing worked for me. Then I tried Pristiq and guess what? I'm a normal person now. No more depression, sadness or anxiety. And I sleep better too! The dark cloud has lifted!"


"I am 41 and have had all manner of anxiety for most of my life.  Usually this worsens as my self esteem drops. I have taken it twice in the past, once for about 3 years, and recently for about a year.  I stopped taking it almost 8 months ago and I just went back on it yesterday. 20mgs and yesterday was the worst I ever remember feeling.  Headache, restlessness, dry mouth (flu like symptoms), and I ate only because I needed to. I was not hungry. Couldn't sleep last night so I took 50 mgs of diphenhydramine  and slept well.  Today I feel much better!  I am cutting to only 10mgs for a week and then back to the 20mgs.

I have to say that when you are calling out from your job and afraid to go in stores, like myself, this medicine works!"


"This medicine along with a 5HTP2 inhibitor helped lift depression in 2 months. I took Prozac after that for about 8 years with some break in between. When in depression a higher dose helps, for maintenance low dose was enough. If you don't see effects after 6-8 weeks at the high dose level, adding a medicine with a different action adding lithium at a small dose may help. This was the case for me. Brain is interesting and unique, but it is able to repair itself which is a great thing. It will get back to normal or even better with the right medicine. Don't underestimate the effect of adding exercise, fish oils, sunlight, social support, yoga and other healthy habits. Some of us have high maintenance brains, but it is totally worth it!"


"I'm going to echo what most everyone has said, and RELAX....IT WORKS!!  The woman I slept with (did not use a condom and she is not on birth control) just got her period today.  I stressed way too much so my advice is to stay preoccupied, and let the pill do it's job."


"I have been severely constipated on and off for four years, I have tried other laxatives they barely worked for me. Before my Doctor prescribed this to me I couldn't produce a bowel movement for a month I was really sick I couldn't eat or drink for days at a time, I was running fevers I couldn't walk and I was fainting. I take 90 ml three times a day, its a really high dose so be sure to take your own recommended dose, but I can now use the bathroom at least twice a day. My stools were literally compacted and now I am all cleared out. I highly recommend this medication."


"I have been taking actos since Nov and had great results at first and now it seems like it it doesn't work at all even after taking an additional pill with evening meals.  Blood sugar readings are the same with or without it"


"I started taking Bupropion 1 1/2 years ago.  At first I thought I had found the best meds for my condition but about 8 months in, I stopped feeling the effects and starts having anxiety attacks almost daily.  My doctor upped my dosage from 100mg to 200mg.  Fast forward to present day and I completely went crazy (irrational, irritability, memory loss, loss of sex drive, and so many more things that I am embarrassed to even say even though this is anonymous! My wife and I looked up some of the side effects of this drug (after long term use) and saw that I was displaying just about all of them. I have since began to taper myself off the drug and for the past week, while my anxiety is still there, the other "issue" I was having are gone."


Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease

"I had my doubts,  but after 3 months I found myself getting up and moving around.   Within the  year,  I was off the couch.  Prior to starting this medication.  My days were difficult. I was constantly fatiqued.  Going to work was So difficult, so I worked 12 hour shifts on the weekend( I'm a nurse)  I would rest all day Friday to prepare myself and all day Monday to recover.  I lived this way more than 10 years till diagnosed with UCTD.  Now I've ben on Plaquenil for 6 years and I feel like I have a life again. I worked full time for the past 5 years"


"I am 59 years old and female . Had  or have  type 3. Had to take Sovaldi / Ribavirin treatment for 24 weeks. It was 24 weeks of hell, I think I had every side effect listed and then some. Seriously thought at the beginning the dose was so high I thought I would die, they lowered the dosage because my red blood cell count got so low I had to give myself shots of epogen to fix my blood. But treatment stopped in sept. And in november the hep c is not detected in my blood. But I still have lasting side effects , don't think I'll ever be my old self again. But right now I'm still alive. My advice to everyone is, before you try it read everything you can and talk to your doctor about side effects ! No one told me anything!!"


"All that I can say is that it has done nothing but good for me"


"I went to the doctor for lower back pain/leg pain and I knew I was overweight from keeping the baby weight on from 1 year ago. He suggested Adipex to help get me motivated. I started the pill the end of February at 191 (5'10) and by the end of July I am now 144. I went off the pill for 2 months in May/June. Now on it again for just a couple months. I will take a break over the winter and see how I do. I found out that I lost more weight when I did not work out. Now I am starting to work out to tone up.  Love the new me."


"This cream is absolutely horrible. I will admit the cream initially does what is says it will do, gets rid of the redness. However this is completely temporary, around 6 hours in my experience. What comes afterward is a serious rebound. I spent the day outside in the cold weather (normally a trigger for me, which would normally warrant redness) and when I came back in around 6 hours later my face has never felt hotter in my life. My skin burned and was unbelievably deep red, it looked as if I had held my face up against a fire. This lasted around 2-3 hours. I used it once more thinking my skin needed to get used to it and the results were even worse. I threw away all of my samples after 2 days."


"Guys I'm 25 years old.....and  you can't imagine what the  hell I suffered from this depression and anxiety
1.confusion.
2.TREMENDOUS headache...I wasn't able to walk..
3.Panic attack, racing heart,chest pain..and the most terrible thing...Difficulties on breathing all the day ,no sleep. And all of this for 3 months !
But...I take Esram Escitalopram 20 mg for 1 year.....  1 mg Loram, I quit loram, used only 1 month. Now I'm on 10 mg escitalopram. At the beginning I see no results , but after  2 month the things change dramatically...IT WORKED !! I'm back now..full of energy...no more pain..never give up guys, do some exercise too...and listen to your neurolog doctor! I hope you get well soon..."


"At age 50, 5'11 and 238 lbs, Dr. prescribed Belviq Friday 08/12/16, but the pharmacy had to order for Monday @ $275. Talk about sticker shock!

With time, I did a little research and located a HUGE saving card from the Belviq website (reduces price to $75).

Day One: woke up a little headachy and anxious (might be nerves cause I do not normally take any meds). Reading the other reviews I am hoping the headaches will go away after a day or so. And man, do I want to drink/liquid/water - that's new. Noticed today I wasn't super thrilled or hungry for my "normal" lunch. But I ate thinking it would clear the headache - it did not. But I slept like a champ last night (new), woke up a little groggy (that's new too).

Slow & steady. Here we go."


"OH MY GOSH. I'm 17 and I had implanon since June 18 and I've been on my period ever since. I get these crazy headaches and HOLY SHIIT I have never had acne before and now I have it and it's bad. I have so many zits my face it hurts. It's terrible I don't want to go anywhere or see anyone with my face looking like a crunch bar. I've gone through so many packs of tampons luckily I just bought this feminine cup called the diva cup where you put it in twice a day and clean it and it last for years I highly recommend it. Instead of putting tampons in which Is made from non organic cotton which is the reason why a lot of people get infections and cancer down there. LADIES KNOW WHATS INSIDE YOUR PRODUCTS. Good luck."


"I went undiagnosed with severe ADHD for 20 years because another problem was complicating the diagnosis.  I had been taking various energy drinks in an effort to concentrate.  Just a few days ago, I was given a prescription for Nuvigil.

Wow.  This stuff hit me like a mac truck! It was unlike anything I have ever experienced.  For once, I actually had the drive and motivation to organize things and get things done.

I immediately proceeded to straighten every single thing in my room, down to the last bits of lint on the carpet.

I like the new me.  I hope it lasts."


"I have been recently diagnosed with the disease called BIH which occurs mostly in women and very young children and currently taking Diamox with annoying side effects such as pins and needles in feet, hands and lips which can last up to 2 hours at a time and be painful. I wake every night with interrupted sleep with a headache or temperature! I have been turned off a lot of food but mainly fizzy drinks."


"I was put on this medication for anxiety and man do I regret it. I have only taken this medication for one day and cannot stop vomiting. I have the sweats, my skin is clammy, I'm very dizzy, I am very weak. I have tried eating chicken noodle soup and sipping on a Powerade and I can already feel that wanting to come back up! No way will I continue this! It may work for some but I can't even make it past day one..."


"I have been on Viibryd for 3 weeks now and I feel awesome. I had the bathroom issues just for one day and then it stopped. It happened again when I increased to 20mg but I feel great. I noticed after the 3rd day that my depression was gone. I feel really upbeat and my husband has really noticed a big difference. I have been on a lot of other antidepressants and by far this is the best one. I am also on Latuda which seems to be working well also. I give this medicine a 10 because it has really helped me."


"I've been on aubra for the past year. I didn't have any symptoms that I know of. It has cleared up my acne drastically. I use to get huge pimples on my forehead right between my eyes and it wouldn't go away, even after months of ance face washed and spot treatments. I also use to get a huge one on my chin. I still get a little bit of acne, but not near as bad as before. I take it every morning at 7a

My periods use to be irregular and would come every other month for the most part, and sometimes three months. They have been more regular and lighter than before.

Pros for me: prevents pregnancy, reduces ance, makes period lighter, period is more regular

Cons: have cramps during period more often than before, some what lessened sex drive"


"I'm going to eventually have to have hip surgery, but Celebrex is the only medication that currently reduces my right hip pain to the point where I have restored quality of life."


"Surprised by the price. Taste that awful grape medicine flavor. Chug real fast. It was very difficult to drink the two glasses of water that follow in one hour."


"I like this pill but, I rarely get any side affects. The taste is terrible to me though... its like a terrible mint flavor to me. Your period blood might be brown, mine was, its just my little warning.  The first couple of times I thought it was early stages of pregnancy but that is a side effect that is important!  You blood being brown is not bad its just old blood. I usually get a day of brown stuff and then red the rest of the way through.
My period also ends quicker thank God . Pain wise I used to have terrible cramps to the point I would throw up it was so bad I had to stay home from school. During my period now I would get cramps but not as bad as before and just nausea."


"I had my daughter in March 2015 and I've had the nexplanon for about a month now and so far I love it. The first few days were rough, my arm would feel like the muscle strength would randomly disappear sometimes and there was a day where I had a few hours of morning sickness like nausea. Neither of those side effects have lasted, and I am back to feeling like myself and have actually lost weight! I've gone from 149 to 129 in a month! I haven't had any signs of a period yet which is great for me because my periods are terrible. The only other strange symptom has been two cystic acne like pimples at my hair line that wouldn't go away but I just checked and those have disappeared so I am VERY HAPPY with my decision to get the nexplanon!"


"I was on Loestrin 24 Fe for about 6 months and never had any problems emotionally. However, I gained about 10 pounds and my acne that had never been bad became extremely severe. And it's now slowly going away."


"Bad thoughts.  Worsening depression gained 35 lbs in 6 months.  Liver enzymes slightly off.  I feel like a cow. I stopped taking it and am taking lexapro but still gaining weight. I have always been thin."


"I've been on nuvaring for several years and I absolutely love it. I insert a ring every 3 weeks for 3 months then take it out for 1 week to allow a period. This is what my doctor suggested and I was all for having only 4 periods a year. The only side effect I have are mild leg cramps that Motrin can take care of. This is a very effective birth control. It does become a little hard sometimes to insert or take out the ring but you can always have your partner help you."


"Hello, I got the implant inserted  June 2015 so far its good. Though I do get irregular bleeding throughout the month I'm okay with it. The first two months on the implant I notice that I was breaking out more than usual , I was very tired and also had a very huge appetite and cravings for seafood. I did also began to feel very nauseous and even have a loss of appetite sometimes , after the the 3rd month of the implant the break outs have went away and I have put on a few pounds but more in my thigh and gluteal region. I'm okay with the weight gain cause I can use extra pounds.  I also notice a change in my hair it is more thicker than what it already is and also grows at a faster rate. So far I have been fine with the implant."


"Protopic ointment was fantastic for me, a life-long sufferer of atopic dermatitis.  After applying a very thin amount on the affected areas of my skin, once a day for a few days, the rash began to clear and continued to get better without further applications. To my surprise, the rash then popped up in new areas to a limited extent, but after one or two applications of Protopic on these new places, they disappeared also. I soon got rid of all the areas of atopic dermatitis.  My friends couldn't believe it!  They wanted some to make their skin as lovely as mine (though of course that wouldn't work because they didn't have the same problem).  However, if it doesn't work for you, stop using it.  Individual response may vary."


"I was scheduled for Colonoscopy this morning but had to reschedule. I was prescribed Prepopik for my prep. I have Gastroparesis and read in the med guide that came with the medicine and noticed it said people who have gastric retention should NOT take this prep. I called my doctors office with this info and concern and they assured me I would be fine. I took my first dose of prep medicine at 6 p.m.. Nothing happened at all and I ended up falling asleep. I awoke at 2:30 and had one small regular bowel movement. Took second dose at 3 a.m. and nothing happened!! Called doc at 6 since my check in time was to be at 7 a.m. and explained what happened. Cancelled procedure. At around 10:30 it finally kicked in. If you have Gastroparesis don't take"


"On week 7, I felt totally hormonal, agitated, emotional, sensitive & angry. My cholesterol is high, my AC1 is at 6.2

Week 8,

Called Dr., she bumped me up to 2 mg. will wait & see how this feels.

Will update in several weeks."


"My 91 year old aunt was extremely hyper and hallucinated, after just 1 dose.  She was up every 10-15 minutes and didn't sleep for about 40 hours.  She had 5 broken ribs and didn't feel any pain while on the pills, but was in more pain after wards because of all the activity (bending, stooping and trying to lift things). "


"I have been on Natazia for almost 2 years. For about a year and half I haven't really had a period. Some months its absolutely nothing at all. Occasionally I spot. Last year I told the Gyno she said its nothing to worry about. My skin doesn't break out on this pill. I was on Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo, My skin was terrible. I have gained a lot of weight since on this pill but the clear skin and no period is kind of worth it. I use to get terrible cramps and bleed a lot. Hope this is helpful."


"I've been getting panic attacks for 3 years now since I lost my father which I was very close to ... At the begining I was prescribed 2mg clonazepam ( rivotril ) 3 X every day . I was on it for 2 weeks and found myself with absolutely no anxiety at all but the dosage was too much and I was basically feeling like a plant ... I stopped abrubtly for 6 months and now I'm occasionally using it . I am sure given I live a very stressfull life that I have built up a tolerance pretty strong.  Sometimes I take another 2 mg of clonazepam in between 4 hours or 5 hours even though I took one already . It still helps with anxiety but I feel I have to take more and more and I don't want to do that ... any help ? thank you"


"DREADFUL,  FLUSH IT!  After taking amlodipine I first noticed a grey red rash on chest, neck and forearms (should've know my body was rejecting it). Next, gradual increase in Peripheral neuropathy symptoms symptoms including frequent numbness, burning, twitching, and noticeable muscle loss left leg and other paresthesias ( I believed I was in the throes of some awful neurological disease).  I hope others suffering will read this, because within 24 hours of stopping this med, I'm already feeling much better. Sadly I will likely have some permanent damage, but at least I stopped before I became worse. It's a CRIME that patients are ignored when they complain about side effects. Big Pharma take notice!"


"I had nexplanon for a little over a year and at first I was in love with it. It was one less thing to worry about, especially since I was starting my freshman year of college and was in a serious relationship. After a few months I noticed my periods became irregular. I would have them for 18  days and then not have another one for 2-3 months. I also gained about 20lbs on this pill. I partially blame being away from school and drinking more than I did usually. But I was still very active and would exercise every day for at least 1.5-2 hours. Once summer came around I was still excercising and eating well, and I stopped drinking completely but I was still gaining weight so I chose to stop it and in the weeks after I began losing weight"


"I have been taking Norco for a jaw dislocation injury for about 3 months. After a while, I had to increase the amount per day, so my doctor wanted to give me oxycontin for evening. I did not like the Oxycontin and felt that the Norco better took away the pain. The Oxycontin just made me feel like I was hallucinating. The Norco works best for pain relief. "


"I am 19 years old. I had severe panic attacks before dates and would get sick right in front of them. Also, had trouble talking to "higher ups" at work. My doc put me on 10 mg Lexapro for social anxiety disorder. Worked right away after the first dose. Takes away all pain and worrying. The only bad thing is I feel like my life is all in slow motion and can't be bothered about anything. Puts you in your happy place. No need to suffer anymore, there is an answer!"