"I was prescribed these for insomnia and anxiety. I've been on every anti-depressant you can think of, all with awful side effects. I do get a dry mouth, tiredness, headaches and mild anxiety with Amitryptaline, but it's much more manageable - I was suffering from daily, pretty constant anxiety before starting Amitryptaline. I'm on 30mg. My sleep is 90% better (which after 12 years of chronic insomnia is a amazing)."


"I have been taking Valtrex for the past 3 months or so with no outbreaks. I have been dealing with cold sores for over 10 years and this past year was what made me talk to my doctor about getting a prescription. I typically get them when it's cold outside, my immune system is down, or I am stressed. So far so good. I take them everyday with my pill box so I can remember. Works wonders so far. I hate those little buggers, this has been a life saver during the times I have been stressed."


"I have had Mirena now for about 3 months. I had it inserted at 12 weeks post partum and experienced no pain, just some odd pulling sensations. I was able to drive home right away and felt fine. I had some minor cramping and bleeding for a couple weeks. Now I have been spotting here and there and having long periods but was told that should regulate after 6 months so I am sitting tight for that. I have had no weight gain, actually lost 3 lbs so far. No acne, no mood swings, can't feel it, neither can my partner. So far so good. I love how effective it is and that I don't have to remember to take anything. I'd recommend it."


"Great medicine. I was taking 2 or 3 nitros daily. Took first Ranexa and pain just started going away. Now I take 1 or 2 nitros a week. I have 4 blockages at 100 % and 1 at 60% and I hardly have any angina. I learned my limits on what I can do. But I still can drive and work a little in our yard. Ranexa is a miracle."


"Having chronic constipation my whole life leads me to taking 2 Dulcolax every couple months just to clean out my system. I LOVE this product. To me the time of day that I take the medicine doesn't matter, just make sure you give yourself at least 20hrs of easy toilet access. I know the packaging says 12hrs maximum, but there's always lingering urges to go. Regarding the cramps, I don't find them bad in comparison to how amazing you feel afterwards.  I do get semi nauseous,  but I have never actually thrown up while on Dulcolax.  My only complaints would have to be the amount of time it takes for the medicine to leave your system, and the side effects. However, it is completely worth it in the end!"


"When I started taking Zoloft I lost 40 pounds in three months which was GREAT. My depression got better, anxiety was better. I did lose my sex drive but who cares, my self esteem was GREAT. Zoloft saved me."


"I am taking this medication for a cold sore. Two tablets twice daily. 1 gram tablet strength. Only got 4 pills and it cost $45. I have taken all 4 pills and see no difference at all."


"This works. Simple as that. One use and it works wonders. The only problem I've had was having bad irritation. Itching, burning, and quite painful tbh. It works tho if you can get through the pain."


"I had implanon put in 3 times. Before implanon I would skip 2 or 3 months of my cycle then it would just hit me like a train bleed for a month straight, excruciating cramps, and never regular! I was put on implanon to regulate or erraticate it completely. I haven't had a problem since then. I can go 6 months without a period bleed for 3 days or so then go like 6 more months without one. Everyone's bodies have different reactions but my experience has been very pleasant. It's going on 9years since I got the first one put in."


"Day one: TERRIBLE!  Very tired, had to stay home from work

Day two: Getting better.  Very tired in morning but the day improved

Day three: Wonderful!  I am not sure what "normal" is, but if this is it, I am in heaven.  Awake, focused, appropriate amount of energy, easy going mood, less irritable and lower anxiety (could be the xanax on the last one).

I am just beginning the medication but typically meds have a quick affect on me and stick.  I have not noticed any unusual appetite increases but I am certainly going to keep an eye on it because I noticed a large percentage experiences weight gain.  As my fiance says- mental health is more important than gaining a few pounds anyway."


"I have been on this birth control for 3 months. I started using it because I had horrible PMS and menstrual cycles. The first 2 months were difficult to get through. I had a period every 2 weeks along with all the PMS/menstrual symptoms I was trying to get away from. After finishing up my 3rd month I have not had any bleeding at all.  During the 3rd month I have had mild side effects such as bloating, headache, nausea and increased appetite. I am hoping these side effects will go away the longer I am on the pill. I would much rather deal with the symptoms caused by the pill then deal with the issues I had when I was not on it. Warning, it is very expensive."


"I've used it on and off for 15 years.  It works fast for my anxiety.  While I only use it infrequently, it has always been safe and effective."


"I am thirty three and I have schizoaffective disorder. Ability gave me the energy to make it through the day and run after two kids.  It's the best medicine I've ever been on.  No side effects. Stopped drinking and pills.  Doing much better."


"I got on this birth control to make my periods lighter and easier yet I got more than that! My acne was cured (moderate acne) now my face is clean I don't get cramping and my headaches are gone :)"


"I've been prescribed this medication twice. Each time I took a tablet I got sick and nauseous. It increased my migraines and the pain I was experiencing. I refuse to use this medication, and my nurse practitioner refuses to try any new medication on me. I am forced to live a migraine infused life style and live with the pain."


"I've been on Synthyroid or Levothyroid for over 50 years. I asked my endo for Armour because I was sick and tired of being sick and tired.  I've been on Armour for 3 months now and can't believe how much better I feel.  Have not had any side effects."


"Lunesta 3mg never helped me sleep at all! The benzodiazepines, anti-psychotics (Seroquel, etc.) , and barbiturates more useful to help me sleep."


"Had very strange experiences after a car accident, my mind couldn't do maths any more (I used to get 99% for this subject) and found extreme difficulty in ordering/ processing/ structuring things/ information etc. After taking Risperdal my mind seems almost back to new again. Side effects I've experienced include thirst, reduced ejaculation...but worth the side effects...life would be very difficult without risperidone."


"I understand that this BC is not for everyone, but I have noticed that a lot of the "bad reviews" didn't give this pill a chance for longer than 1-2 months! My doc told me it would take at LEAST 3 months to adjust to the pill, and to wait it out about that long to see any side effects subside. As far as my experience goes, I have had a few very manageable side effects.The first week or two, I gained 5-7 lbs in water weight, had some minor mood swings/crying spells, and decreased appetite, but that all went away and returned to normal. The only thing negative so far for me is that I have had spotting/period in the middle of each pack, which is VERY light, as well as cramps for about 4 days straight. Hoping that part goes away soon!"


"I was assaulted and raped 4 years ago I knew something was wrong went to the doctor and was visually diagnosed with HSV given medicine and sent home to deal. After crying for what seemed to be forever I went into complete denial but I had heard people taking L-lysine for cold sores so I started taking 1000mg everyday and have never had an out break. I didn't change my diet or exercise all I did was take lysine everyday. I was in a relationship for a year always used a condoms and he never contracted the virus. Lysine has given my life back to me. Never give up we are all worth loving ❤"


"My family doctor prescribed Lunesta as a sleep pill for a month.  I take one 3mg tablet and nothing happens as I lay in bed hoping to fall asleep.  It is a major disappointment."


"It's awesome. I love how light my period is now."


"I'm taking Onglyza with Lantus. It took about two weeks for the headache to do away but other than that, it's great and

no side effects except one for which I'm grateful.  All the weight put on by the Lantus (117 lbs) is starting to come off

slowly but steadily."


"nexium has been a Godsend for me, my acid reflux is gone. I can eat,go to bed, and not have any pain, the only side=effect I have had is a dull abdominal pain."


"Lantus did not work for me at all. Along with not working, it actually raised glucose readings from 12 to 16 by taking 14 units of Lantus. Weight gain was terrible and night time sweating turned the bed into a pool by midnight."


"I've been taking Zypexa for almost 3 years now.  It has been wonderful for me and my family. I had tried so many different medicines that I had given up. I now hardly have any mood swings and I can sleep at night.  The down side is that I have gained a lot of weight, but to make me easy to live with for my family it's worth it!"


"My doctor wanted me to try an antidepressant. After several years of being non-compliant with my psychiatrist I agreed to try this drug with a new doctor. She started me on 10mg. It's only been 6 days and I've noticed a marked difference in my thinking and how I feel. Most of all my negative thoughts have stopped. I'm not sitting at home feeling paranoid or angry about anything, I don't get rage fits over little things since I started, I am able to get over anger so easy like within a couple of minutes versus 2 days. I feel more energetic. I feel rested when I wake up.

I just had some nausea the first day which was bad. The nausea has subsided. I can't wait to see how I feel in 5-7 more weeks :). Thankyou science"


"I have lost 50 lbs since 8/08/13. No bad side effects. 30 lbs to go."


"I've been on pain medicines since I was 8, for degenerative disc disease. Starting when I was 24 and after surgery for herniated discs (L3-L4, L4-L5) I went through quite a few medicine trials before I found Ultram. This one worked great until my L5-S1 herniated and the last epidural I received triggered severe sciatic pain. After a visit to the ED, I was given Dilaudid 2mg intramuscularly and sent home with a script for the oral 2mg 1-2 tablets as needed. Between Ultram, Gabapentin and Dilaudid (alternating Ultram during the day and Dilaudid at night), I can still keep working for a little while longer until the next spinal surgery. Ultram does not replace Dilaudid, but I found it keeps me alert and pain level within my pain tolerance range."


"Before taking Inderal, I was on 300mg of Topamax daily, which was a miracle drug for me.  It completely got rid of my headaches, however, the side affects of Topamax were hard.  Now I've been using Inderal for months and have found it almost as effective as Topamax but with little side affects.  I highly recommend it. "


"Been on this medicine off and on for a few years. Usually by doctors who are convinced that every person who asks for a benzodiazepine must be addicted to them. This medication has very little effect on me. I have debilitating generalized anxiety disorder, severe treatment resistant obsessive compulsive disorder and post traumatic stress disorder. This medication is supposed to be for panic attacks. However for me it takes a while to kick in, and once it does, it only relieves a fraction of the intense and constant anxiety. It doesn't make me sleepy whatsoever, nor does it calm my restlessness."


"I've only been using this for about two months. But so far, its fantastic. I'm, not pregnant. I'm not sick, or depressed. And I'm still pretty normal, in every other aspect.
The injection was basically painless, other than the numbing stuff, and a big nasty bruise afterwards. But that goes away in about two weeks.
In my opinion, this is the best birth control available."


"I have endometriosis on my bowel that causes almost constant nausea. I usually take Domperidone but when I'm having a particularly bad day/night i needed something stonger. I asked my specialist for it and it took a while to get them to prescribe it. eventually they relented. It didn't take long for me to need it. I was having a very bad night - dry heaves, bad taste in mouth and shakes. I took 1 x 4mg pill and within 10 mins I was feeling almost human...I managed to get to sleep and today I'm at work... This would not have been possible without this little magic pill... the reason for the 8 and not a 10 is because I have only so far used it once.... it worked wonderfully that one time but I'll hold some reservation in case it was a fluke."


"I have used Levora for a long period of time and never had any issues to speak of. My appetite stayed low and my sex drive was better than without the pill. My weight was easier to maintain, and it never shot up like with other pills I have used. My periods were also not only always on time but became lighter and shorter the longer I was on it.  When I came off of it over this last year I gained about 50 pounds but in that time frame I also had a knee surgery so my activity dropped drastically from normal. I don't think I can complain about anything regarding this form of contraception. Didn't have migraines, depression or anything of the other symptoms/side effects."


"This drug needs to go. I was prescribe by my doctor two days ago. I took total of 4 doses. After 15 -20 mins I took each dosage I noticed I starts to have flu like symptoms. Running nose, Fever, Major headache, body ache, and my symptoms are getting worse each day. Not getting better at all. And now I am sitting in my living room writing this review at 2am, because I was do some research about the drug. And found some information on this site. And proves that I am not crazy. I am currently having some bad headaches as we speak. This drug does more harms than good."


"Prescribed 100mg 2x day for 14 days for a skin infection. It is so important that you drink lots of water & do not lie down within 30min of taking this medicine to prevent ulcers in the esophagus. I followed this and had no issues whatsoever. On 7th day I had slight nausea, take with food. Also I wanted to mention I did experience chest tightness/shortness of breath for days 3-12. It stopped 24 hours after my last dose...Prilosec helped.

Recommend taking a probiotic once a day to prevent any stomach issues including diarrhea. Works great for me."


"I started taking Paxil 2 months ago.  Since I started taking Paxil, my panic attacks stopped!  I did have side effects of increased sweating, increased energy, inability to orgasm for the first month.  The excess sweating and increased energy went away, however I have no interest in sex anymore."


"I have been taking Trinessa for about two months now and have had zero issues. The first couple weeks I had slight nausea and mood swings, nothing crazy, probably my body getting used to it. I haven't gained any weight (but I am a college athlete so I do exercise quite a bit). I have noticed my hunger is more often than before but I just snack a little to relieve it. I watch what I eat so I don't gain weight. All in all everything's been perfect no complaints."


"I originally got on it because I was about to turn 26 and off of my parents insurance and did not have benefits at my job yet, so I figured I'd get the thing that lasts for 3 years while I could figure everything out. I used to be on the pill before nexplanon.  I've been on nexplanon a little over a year.  I had a period last over 3 months when I was first on it.  Now they are literally every other week.  My acne is terrible, not just on my face, but chest, back, everything.  My mood is off the wall.  I get intensely depressed when I am on my period or near it on this thing.  I'll have days where I just want to give up on everything and run away and I'll hate everyone and everything.  I cant wait to get this thing out.  No pregnancies though."


"I have only been on this medication for 2 months, even though I still have acne it has worked wonders in reducing my cystic acne and helping with scarring but Iseem to be having more blackheads. I also got a prescription for a spot treatment which may or may not be causing blackheads). I have bpd (borderline personality disorder) and it hasn't made it worse or better (which I wasn't expecting it to), I was scared it would make my mood dramatically worse and it hasn't which is a major plus as all other acne meds I have been on have. 8/10 because I still have cysts and new pimples everyday they are just was smaller, less painful, and happening less."


"Rough side effect profile (nausea, leg cramping, and the injections burn). Have used every day for a couple weeks to shut down a bad cluster. Worked pretty good."


"I was on abilify for 18 months and packed on 80lbs and discontinued it, It made me feel very flat and very tired, my doctor said it was weight neutral but it definitely isn't. Seroquel also made me gain but am on respiridrone now and though I have gained a little it's not as bad as the others. Abilify didn't help my delusions at all and I felt quite depressed on it. I quit it cold turkey and lost 6stone in 7 months but then became ill again. My biggest weight gains were always after I had been out and had a few drinks! Glad to be off it and might look into trying latuda"


"I started taking Phentermine on 06/25/08. I am 5 foot tall and weighed in at 174 lbs, today I weighed in at 166 lbs. I lost 8 lbs in 2 weeks with limited exercise. This diet pill is GREAT, nothing like I have taken in the past. I have no hungry spells during the day and some days I have to force myself to even eat. It gives me a boost of energy that is needed to keep up with my 2 year old little girl. I also have the energy to start training for a 5K race."


"I had it inserted in April and it was very uncomfortable. Im 37 with 2 children and i still found it to be uncomfortable. The doctor had to reinsert it because I let out a heavy breath and it slid out. My last period was in April. I havent had a period since. The only issue I have had is being very sensitive and emotional. But I want to have sex ALL the time which my husband loves."


"I was diagnosed with ANMDARE early 2013 I had a reasonably quick diagnosis and was started on a course of octagam and prednisone and had a very fast recovery I can't tell doses etc because I don't remember much from that time, I'm currently laying in hospital being treated for a relapse on a dosage of 30g per day over 5 days and 1g per day prednisone for 3 days I'm in day 2 and already feel much better"


"Best medicine, the only treatment that worked on the dots on my arms that I suffered with for years. Just really expensive."


"I took Yaz for 6 months with good results, but not complete relief of my PMDD. Due to an insurance goof up I was unable to get my medication for 2 months (it is more than I can afford out of pocket). During those 2 months I realized how much it had been helping me. My periods were much lighter and the bloating and tenderness were much worse when I was off of them. I'm am back on Yaz now and my doctor has combined it with Zoloft so hopefully I will be back to "normal" soon."


"Has helped me more than any treatment in the past with no weight gain and anxiety"


"I took Abilify for one month. I had restlessness, a feeling that I needed to do something. It was a good thing in a way. At first I was more irritable but that subsided substantially after a few days. It made me feel a lot more calmer and in control of my emotions without making me feel like I was suppressing them. This is the first pharmaceutical medicine I have tried to treat my condition and it definitely worked better than the natural remedies such as St John's Wort, same, and passion flower. It even helped more than meditation. I have just switched to Latuda because Abilify gave me chest pains. If the pain was anywhere else I would of definitely stayed on the medicine because it worked. It helped me gain 10 lb which is good for me."


"I m happy to be in complete remission because of this medication"


"I've been using Lexapro for about 12 months for GAD and depression. I wish I had have started on it years ago. I walked away from a 10 year marriage 3 months after starting on it then took off overseas and reunited with the woman I should have married. Side effects were loss of libido at first but over time this improved. I tried to wean myself off it this year but after about 1 month my world started to darken once more. I think I will likely be on it for life and it has been a life saver for me. It does desensitize me to many emotions but these were damaging emotions to me and others around me. There is hope now."


"I have Lupus. Very beneficial for me. Made me functional again.  I am extremely thankful for this medication."


"I've literally just woke up to a nasty taste in my mouth, & my heart racing! I've also got an occasional stabbing pain in my boob/nipple. I feel disoriented & panicky. I didn't know why I was feeling this way, until I googled, 'Nasty taste in my mouth from Anti-biotics?' & this came up. I will immediately stop taking this medication prescribed by doctor! I'd rather suffer with the ear infection than this!"


"I have delt with acne since I was 15, Throughout high school it was here and there. After high school it got worse and worse. I am now 21 and just finishing my second month on being on Ortho tri-cyclen and my acne has increased since using (which I was told and aware of). I was very hopeful but I'm starting to get discouraged and starting to dread looking at my face everyday. I'm going to continue using it and hope for the best. I really hope this works for me."


"I got Skyla inserted about 6 months ago, & although I psyched myself out, it was absolutely painless. When the OB-GYN said she was finished, I asked if that was it, because the only think I felt was pressure, & maybe a 1 in pain. What I hated most about it was that I spotted for about 4-5 months and being someone that never spots, it got a little irritating.. Since starting Skyla, I have gotten some random breakouts, especially on my chin, & I'm not sure if it's from the BC, or if it's just natural because I would sporadically breakout before, & although it's a bit more prevalent. Other than that, I feel like the hormones are having their way with me, but again, I'm not sure what % Skyla contributes to that and what % is just me."


"I decided to get the nexplanon inserted because condoms weren't convenient. The insertion was amazingly so simple and quick! The numbing agent was just a small pinch, very easy and then my provider inserted the implant with a thing I saw only briefly as I looked away. Be aware before getting this that if you have a lot of migraines or headaches all the time, the nexplanon may make them worse! I very very rarely get headaches but a few days in I was getting some headaches but it was fine after an hour. I have not had my period yet, hoping it will stay the same at least, as for the mood swings...every little thing has been getting on my nerves and I have started crying for no reason 3 times already. I will update in a few months"


"When I had acne, I tried almost every medicine. I was in Boston in my house alone and my friend told me he had acne and he took SMZ-TMP DS. When I tried it, everything worked in a jiffy. So now when someone has acne I just tell them to try SMZ-TMP DS and you will never regret."


"Love it! Been continuously dosing without breaking for menstruation for almost two years due to extremely difficult/painful menstrual cycles, emotional trouble, etc. This pill smoothed all of that out! Spotting for a few months once going on, but rarely have issues now. Cleared up my skin perfectly. Two down sides: total libido killer (I feel like a robot sometimes), and a bit of weight gain. The weight gain actually didn't happen for the first year, so I'm not totally certain that the pill was the cause. Maybe it was the pill mixed with extremely stressful past 6+ months and overeating from stress. I'll gladly take emotional normalcy and no dependence on painkillers in exchange for the downsides!"


"About a year ago I read the reviews for this drug and literally jumped for joy I was so excited to hear others experiences. Since an embarrassing speech in High School I have had a horrible fear of public speaking effecting my college and work life. I told my doctor I wanted to try this and she prescribed my 15 mg. For the first time in my college career I could make it through a speech without panicking. ANY type of public speaking, including introducing myself, used to freak me out so bad. Propranolol has saved my life!!"


"It takes a couple of months but it really does work."


"I started contrave on 12/6/15 @ 191.2lbs as of today 12/4/15 i have lost 10.2 lbs, Im going to the Dr. today to get my refill.all the side effects went away after week 1"


"Was prescribed ferrous sulfate because I was feeling tired and weak also I don't eat very well. Anyway, I couldn't stand the constipation and nausea I was getting from the ferrous sulfate and quit taking it. They also wanted me to take it 3 times a day....what?

When I returned to my Doc he gave me ProFE and what difference it made! I only take it once a day and feel wonderful! My numbers are coming up and I don't feel weak and tired. ProFe cost me around $10 and it is worth it."


"I started getting tension headaches everyday for months around the same time late in the afternoon.  No matter where I was, the cycle would continue and cause stress due to the headache.   A GP started me in 10mg daily.

It takes about two weeks to feel the effects.  This drug has greatly reduced my pain and helped break the cycle.

Side effects are morning drowsiness, occasionally blurry vision, and sleepiness."


"My boyfriend and I were celebrating my acceptance to my dream school, whenever we realized the condom broke. He hadn't came yet, but we were still worried. I took the plan B pill on the day of my ovulation. I wasn't sure what to expect with it. I ended up not having many side effects, and my period came on the day that it was due. I was super worried, but try not to stress. The pill does work :)"


"My face broke out for a couple months from stress really bad and my doctor gave me epiduo, she said to put it on every night and my acne would probably go away. My acne wasn't going away (somewhat mild) and so I used it. It made my skin awful the first two weeks, worse than I've ever had. I was so frustrated, so after the second week of an awful face I stopped using it, and went back to my old skin routine of just benzoyl peroxide during the night and day. The the next morning my skin cleared bc I stopped using epiduo. I don't recconend this to people with mild acne and sensitive skin. It made my skin really inflamed and red and didn't help at all, and just made it worse."


"I have been taking this medication for about 2 weeks now. I was put on this medicine for depression and being unable to sleep since losing my father in December. Since starting this medicine I feel less depressed and am able to sleep although I am always hungry. I was never able to get above 115 lbs but now weigh 134 lbs. I like the medicine so far and have no other side effects. "


"I developed strong allergies several years ago after moving out of a house where a dog was staying. I put up with said allergies for 4 years, I'm not an advocate of western medicine practices, but after all that time suffering I decided to bite the bullet and take an anti-histamine. Aerius has worked incredibly well for me. While dog dander and dust still tickle my nose and make me sneeze every once in a long while no allergic reaction takes place. This means that I might sneeze once but I rarely get stuffed up and never does my nose run for days on end. However, it's expensive and I will be switching to a similar medicine."


"I've been suffering with severe muscle spasms in neck, back, chest and shoulder since a whiplash incident 1-1/2 years ago.  Other medicines previously prescribed include Soma and Flexeril, but results were insubstantial. I received substantial relief the first time I used Zanaflex and finally feel like I might be able to learn to live with this condition."


"I would give this a minus rating (-100). I compare my experience with the paragard to a medieval torture device , it bought me to my knees no women deserves the horrors of the paragard , yes I may be in the minority for those of us that find it can cause copper toxicity. I  wish I had been informed of this because it truly is horrendous how it randomly picks it victims. This device truly has the power to completely shatter your world and make you loose your smile . please avoid"


"This medicine has made my periods a lot better.  They are no longer irregular so I can definitely time them accurately and I am never surprised.  However,  I do get really bad mood swings,  I am very irritable at times.  I have definitely gained a lot of weight since I started. My breasts size fluctuate and my nipples are tender majority of the time.  Besides those things, I am very satisfied with this medication."


"I have had intermittent eczema all my life. It mostly just occurs on face around my mouth and nose. I remember trying every type of moisturizer and prescription cream there was out there. I finally got prescribed Protopic by a physician and  I was amazed! I have been using it the last 10 years and it has always made a big difference."


"I've been taking cryselle since I was 15, I am now 21. I needed a medication to lighten my periods because I have severe anemia. Overall, I was satisfied with this birth control. I did have side effects like weight gain. I gained nearly 50 lbs over the last 7 years which isn't normal since I have a strict diet and work out every single day. My periods were still heavy at first. But during the last year and a half, my periods last 2 days and are very light like spotting. I am sexually actively, so I was worried that I may have been pregnant, but tests say otherwise. I had random acne before my periods on my chin and cheeks. I craved salty foods around the time of my period so that could be the culprit of my acne. Cramps weren't awful. There would be cramps that stopped my in my tracks but they lasted a few seconds and I was fine. It's just the normal period symptoms that are normal to have!  I am currently switching to lo loestrine and have read more bad reviews than good ones. So I'm not sure that I want to go ahead and start the pack after my last dose of cryselle or not."


"I've been on lex for almost a month and so far my side effects have been minimal. The first week, although I didn't have anxiety problems, it seemed to spark a few anxiety episodes. Nothing major. I started with 10mg and today is my first day of 20mgs. I'm a little worried about side effects. I'm still having a problem wanting to get out of bed. I just feel like I have no energy to do anything and I hate this feeling hence the increase to 20mgs. I'm going to stick with it because although I'm still struggling with the lack of energy, is helped at least put a few smiles back on my face here and there. All I know is I want to get better, I have to get better!
Good luck everyone I'll check back in 3 or 4 wks & give a complete update."


"ok first and foremost depo is very effective in preventing pregnancy. BUT it has horrible side effect during and after you on it. while i was on it i broke out like crazy, was moody and achy. I never had perfect skin but this did crazy things to my skin. It also made my nipples extremely sore to the point i thought i may have been pregnant. Coming off of it , i just decided not to get my next shot. I was on it for 3 months so  only took one injection. I got my period a week before i was due for my next shot, i don't know if that mmeantthe shot wore off faster than expected or it meant the levels from the hormones was decreasing. my period was extremely heavy and i bled for over two weeks straight. I also noticed coming off of the shot and while on it had really bad isomnia. I would not get on it again. to top it off it has horrible long term effects if your on it too long."


"Taking 1000 mg 2x per day, with breakfast, with dinner.
Prescribed for type 2 diabetes.
First blood test for bringing down glucose levels after beginning this medicine treatment will be in six or eight weeks. Was already dieting intensively when I started using the metformin and it has definitely made losing weight easier. I drink loads of water and coffee between meals. Breakfast: small bowl of oatmeal; snack at 11: one piece of fruit; lunch at 1:30, 4 or 5 scrambled egg whites and a whole grain cracker; dinner, slice turkey, vegetables; evening snack: more fruit and nuts. I need to do more exercise for many reasons, but I've gone from 253 to 211 in a year; only been using metformin for six weeks."


"Took one pill around 1pm... 9pm severe stomach cramps and in total agony! Finally get a bm and all is well until 2am I'm back in the same position. Worst laxative I have ever used won't be using it again. The pain is excruciating."


"I started at a 1/4 dose (2.5mg) and couldn't make it past day 6. I didn't have the vomiting that others report, but it destroyed my appetite. And then gave me diarrhea. Fastest 5lbs I ever lost. But moreover, it felt like I'd taken a bad amphetamine. It made me INCREDIBLY anxious; heart racing; waking at 5AM in a panic. I've taken SSRI's before--this was something more/different. There were a few glimmers around day 5 when I felt my mood was better (kind of like the kick you get from a cup of coffee) but the rest was unmanageable."


"Cleared up my urinary tract infection almost immediately, however 1 week after finishing the treatment I had what I thought was an asthma attack and then noticed a rash on my legs. My doctor said it was an allergic reaction to the nitrofurantoin. Not being able to breath is too scary so I will go with a different medicine if I get another urinary tract infection."


"It's been about 12 days since I've started taking trintellix in the 5mg dose.The first few days I was having very vivid dreams, tossing and turning at night, and I would wake up very tired each morning. I take this medication in the morning with my Seasonale birth control, and a One A Day Woman's Multivitamin. At first, it decreased my appetite to almost nothing every day, I even had nausea lasting for about 3 hours after I took it with food. Now that I've been taking it for 12 days the nausea and dreams have started to slowly subside. I noticed on the second day that it pushed suicidal thoughts out of my head almost completely, as well as feelings of constant self doubt and pity, mood swings, and anxiety. For me it's making a difference."


"Very good for urinary symptoms."


"I have been using Veltin gel for a week now. I haven't had any of the side effects. I use Veltin at night after washing with Cetaphil daily facial wash. I also take 50 mg of doxycycline hyclate twice a day. As a former Proactiv user, this is wonderful. I will not waste anymore money on Proactiv or any other over the counter acne medication."


"This is the first prescription I have taken for Narcolepsy. It has been 3-years now while taking 200mg's 3x a day. It turns out that naps are going to be a part of life. More particularly for the peak periods just to get over that tough time during the day. I would highly recommend letting your employer know about this condition. Narcolepsy is a handicap, of which you are protected. In other words, if you are caught sleeping on the job, they can not fire you for it. They need to make considerations for this condition and develop a work schedule that allows you ability to work a full shift. Provigil has worked well for me. I wouldn't want to go back to the way it used to be."


"I had panic attacks and I've always had pretty high levels of anxiety, but since I got put on valium I have not had one attack or even felt like I was stressed.  I also stopped biting my fingernails down to the nub!  A happy side effect was that I was told by my doctor to take it if my back started to hurt (because of my scoliosis) and since I started doing that my back has not "gone out" like it did SO much before!"


"Just had 3rd remicade infusion, can't believe all I'm able to do. Due to some joint damage in knees and hips, not totally free of pain. Best I've felt in years. Severely reduced prednisone after 3 years, plan to stop. Diagnosed in 2013, but have had symptoms off and on for 25 Years. Little to no improvement with humira, enbrel, orencia, Actemra,plaquenil,methotrexate made me sick, xeljanz,sulfasalazine. Vitamins, no sugar, wheat or milk helped me also. Joint pain and swelling nearly gone. Praying it lasts, thanking God."


"I have been using Cytomel for 3 months.  I had been on compounded T3 for 9 months, however I was experiencing increasingly severe hot flushes.  Currently my hot flushes have decreased."


"It is difficult when a relapse occurs, a patient needs to wait about 24 hours from their last opiate use before they can begin the suboxone again. Many opiate addicts become "sick", and are too tempted to take the suboxone too soon. Then because they take the Suboxone too soon, they become even MORE sick, because the Naloxone antagonizes the opiates still in the body. I've experienced this myself because I tried so hard to wait out the time and couldn't bear it. So I took the Suboxone early and felt like I've never felt before. I had the feeling of jolts in my legs. My skin felt like there were bugs crawling on me, I felt so internally cold, as if I were in a refrigerator, etc. But waiting 24 hours is too long."


"I went on this pill because the last pill I was taking made me sick. I've been on it for about a month and I've had heavy bleeding (this is my second period in 3 weeks). I have NO sex drive and I am moody. I don't believe this pill is for me."


"I had a terrible experience on this drug.  It was supposed to control my chest pain but instead worsened my pain.  I also had migraines.  In spite of these adverse reactions my doctor wants me to try it again.  No thank you."


"So this is the 3rd Mirena that I've had. I'm 23 and we have 3 children. Now I never had any issues with my first 2 mirena , but iIve noticed since I got my last one back in August 2016 after my 3rd baby that I've been having constant bleeding, horrible acne and my sex drive is out the window. It's like I can't even get a damn orgasm and trust me our sex was GREAT before this 3rd one.  My mood is just so ugly and I get so emotional sometimes ! Definitely going to get it removed!!!"


"I am 18 and I love Ocella. I feel like it's balanced me out. I used to feel depressed, moody and irritable for the two weeks before my period. Almost suicidal in the couple of days before it. Then my period would come full blast for the first two days and I would be in so much pain that all I could do was scream. I couldn't work or go to school. I took a lot of pain medicines so I was too high to function, and also could still feel occasional plain. Now, on Ocella, I felt the extreme pain for maybe an hour when my period starts, and then I'm able to take a normal amount of pain medicines and I'm fine to go to school. The mood swings before my period are very slight. I also use it as birth control. I do not feel a decrease in my sex drive."


"I was given Percocet recently after knee surgery.  After about the 4th dose, I felt hyper, restless, nauseous and had very dry mouth.  Worst side effect was extreme throbbing/stabbing lower back pain.  I thought it was from just laying around but whenever I didn't take the Percocet I didn't have the lower back pain.  Great for pain, but for me it's not worth the side effects I experienced."


"This has helped swelling, but becomes tiring. "


"I've had mine for over a year and noticed the weight gain, mood swings, but no acne. My body adjusted quick and I lost the weight. The only issue I've had is every time my boyfriend and I have sex, I spot the next day for less than a week. Other than those issues I love it and recommend it to all of my friends!"


"It worked to prevent a runny nose but it made my sinuses feel so DRY. I switched to this from Flonase because it gave me frequent bloody noses. QNASL did not cause bloody noses, but didn't really make me feel any better. It made me feel more congested but a "dry " congestion. I will not longer be taking this."


"I absolutely hate this thing! I got it implanted at the end of december thinking it would be a great alternative to the pill, after the first month of January. It has prevent pregnancy but  I've had  a period everyday since January 28. I've also experienced severe depression and mood swings. I will be getting this thing out ASAP, I feel like my mood changes are on a downward spiral."


"ZYDUS is the WORST brand MS ER 60 I have EVER been given in over 15 years!! It only works 8  hours instead of the 12 out is supposed to. No pharmacy should be using this.
I have six large screws in my spine; L3-5, and suffer chronic and debilitating pain.I have never been given a generic that didn't work -until now. STAY FAR AWAY FROM ZYDUS !!!"


"At first i didnt like it but it helped. 60-90 days into the medication i was 100% me again. Thanks abilify"


"I have severe hip flexor pain, and my doctor recommended this. It did nothing for it. "


"Fantastic after smoking for over 20 years and 2 packages a day I took Zyban. No side  effects. On the 5th day I   stop...15 years  ago. I follow  the  directions, clean my house, my clothes, my car,..took the medicine for 3 months. I picked up the day to stop smoking. I do recommend Zyban  100%."


"Allegra 24 hour helps my hay fever symptoms. But, this medication dries out my lung tissue to much and makes me cough.  I have been off Allegra for a week and I am still coughing and have LOTS of non infectious mucus coming out of my lungs.  My lungs hurt from coughing.  I am 62 year old female with mild asthma."


"Fibro is different for us all. So this works good if your nerves are really freaking out. With me, I ache like the flu and stiff more than anything. Have tried it several different times and nothing that I can write home about good to say about it."


"My doctor put me on Gleevec when I was diagnosed with CML five years ago. It has saved my life. I have experienced some of its side effects, such as nausea and vomiting, and continual leg pain, but the benefit of living far outweighs any of the bothersome side effects!"


"The worst medicine I've ever taken.  I took two pills the first time and woke up to terrible cramps and had a BM not only that morning but every time I went to the bathroom afterward but more like diarrhea with terrible cramps all day.  I decided try just one pill a few days later and is having the same side affects . The cramps are soo bad I feel nauseous and nothing is working to stop them"


"I recently had a therapeutic abortion (not my choice) and its affected me greatly. I started on birth control right away and made sure to use condoms from then on, but the condom broke and I've only been on the pill for about a week and a half. I hear that the pill only starts to really become effective after a month of taking it so I ran to pharmacy early this morning and bought 2 pregnancy tests and some Plan B (12hr. after) which was pretty pricey, but worth it. It put my mind at ease that the pharmacist told me that if I'd been taking the pill for at least a week every day at the same time, that I should be fine even without Plan B but, better to be safe then sorry.. For now it's just a waiting game, I really hope it works"


"I have tried just about every option available and this medication has been the only one to truly relieve my headache AND allow me to feel "normal" so that I am able to function.  "


"Had a cough for close to a year. I thought it was from congestive heart failure.  Had been using Mucenix DM for the thick phlegm. It helped some but not enough. Then I got a cold and my cough and phlegm got much worse. My family insisted I see a doctor. The doctor prescribed this, what a relief it has been. Getting much phelgm out and cough is almost gone after 4 days on the syrup!  Has been an answer to prayer so far! I had been battling this cough for a year and it took so much out of me.  Amazing to have it helped so much!"


"I had a torn PCL,  and developed early arthritis on my right knee.  Very painful,  Swollen, could not bend my knee,  can't bear weight on that knee. Had 3 shots of Euflexia in October of last year,  since then, I have been pain free. No swelling.  The drug is good."


"I've had a YI before but unfortunately they didn't have the medication that I normally take. Decided to try this 3 day and it's been terrible; it started with itching and then it went to an extreme burning pain that nearly brought me to tears and made even standing/walking unbearable. This lasted for several hours and it did work and did take care of the YI, but after the amount of pain I went through from the medication itself I will never take this again."


"I am 23 now and I was diagnosed at the age of 8 with ADHD. I was put on Ritalin until I was 17. Ritalin made me stay up all night, it made me depressed. It was a terrible experience. Adderall really helped me, it keeps me focused and on task and just overall it has changed my life."


"I'm on day 2 of taking Lexapro and it's causing unpleasant side effects. I don't have an appetite, a slight headache, nervousness, and stinging chest pain along with stomachache. My doctor told me to stick with it because the benefits outweigh any issues right now. He also said that they will go away in 2 weeks or so.  I'll continue to take and update my progress."


"From 1965 through 1992 I suffered from what a doctor called Migraine Headaches. I endured the sporadic episodes until they became longer in duration and more often. The constant nausea was worse than the headache itself, causing me to go to bed until the event would suddenly subside. Went to a doctor again around 1992 and was prescribed Calan SR. I took it until the prescription ran out ... and did not have any headaches during that time ... but then I did not renew my prescription and stopped taking it all together. However, I have never had a migraine again nor any type of headache at all since around 1992 to this day 2010 - that is approximately 16 years without even a headache. I consider this a miracle. "


"I've had some constipation issues this last month.  I thought I was over them. By his weekend on vacation I wasn't feeling well and then spent a night with cramps and passing a 1/2 teaspoon of diarrhea at a time.  In the morning I took a gasx and one ducolax pill and drank some gatoraid.  I then went out thinking I had six hours of so.  I took three nibbles of the most incredible food and had instant cramping. After spending the whole meal time in the bathroom I lnew I had to take a cab back to the hotel asap-I could stand.  The moment I got to my hotel I had a large loose bowel movement.  The cramps with the ducolax were not worse than what I was suffering the the bowel obstruction/constipation.  I am just so bummed that I couldn't eat."


"Have Osteoarthritis in both shoulders. Have received 3 sets of injections over 24 months, 6 months apart with no side effects. Excellent benefit after shot, diminishing proportionally over period. Decided to stop weight lifting after last shot to see what would happen (age 67) and found the pain has not returned. It has been 8 months now and pain level is quite tolerable with NSAIDs. Will start moderate exercise program next week to determine what level will be an acceptable compromise to inactivity."


"Every time I had a depression, it's very difficult for me to sleep, my friend said I should consult my doctor and so I did. My doctor prescribed me this medicine..It's really good. Thumbs up!"


"I got mine in August of 2014 the first week I had terrible mood swings and cramping but after that I had my period once again then it was every other month but then I had for ALL of December and it started every other month again but now in April I had my period for one week but I have been non-stop spotting for 2! There isn't a enough blood for it to count as a full period but enough for a panty liner. I really love how convinent it is but I wish my period weren't so random. It's difficult to decide when to be intimate with my boyfriend or not."


"WORKS, 1/2 hour after taking, feel 90% better.
VERY VERY HARD TO FIND THIS MEDICINE."


"I've been using this product for around 5 months and it is amazing! Right around the beginning of 8th grade I began to sweat profusely under my arms. I tried different deodorants and anti-perspirants but nothing worked. I was at the point where I wouldn't even raise my hand because I was afraid everyone would see. My doctor recommended Drysol and it worked after one day!! I now apply every few days and on the off days I use deodorant that night and I'm dry. This product is amazing!"


"I started as a size 26 weighing 285 pounds on May 15th 2015. As of right now, November 1st 2016, I weigh 173 and am wearing a size 12. I take Belviq twice a day, walk for at least 30min per day as I walk the dogs and I use Lose It! to track my foods so that I am aware of what I eat. Even if I go over my recommended daily caloric intake, at least I know where I stand. This has worked perfectly for me and my weight loss, I've been very successful. The only thing that changed for me was adding in Belviq, I was already doing the rest for at least a year prior avg was unsuccessful. So, I credit Belviq for my success."


"Fabulous medicine for schizophrenia"


"I was on Lantus Solostar Pens for nine months. what bugged me was dose I was taking never matched the dose lines on the pen, also there was always at least 10 - 15 units left in pen that could not come out. My co-pay was $340.00 for 5 pens. I got up to needing 70 units a day, one pen equaled 4 days. I solved that by going to vials and syringes. Still taking Lantus, it is only insulin I have been on so not sure it is best for me."


"I've been taking Minastrin for years. I have never experienced any side effects that I'm aware of, my periods are very regular, and my cramps are much lighter."


"I have struggled with acne for so long I started getting it in the 6th grade I got cystic acne in 8th grade and it was horrible because I went to a kindergarten through 8th grade school every day a little kid would say something about it like "Oh my God what happened to your face" "Ew what's on your face" I was so embarrassed  and I had tried almost every acne medication out there. I never wanted to try Accutane because I was scared of all the side effects but it was worth it. I'm a sophomore in high school now and my skin is completely clear and the only side effect I noticed were that my lips got badly dried out but it wasn't a huge problem."


"You know, nothing in life is perfect..and as addicts we should know. Suboxone, like any medication has its ticks. Constipation, sleepiness, that's my side effects. However, would I trade that for the lying, stealing, anxiety, ocd, withdrawal worries, etc etc? My answer is NO. Hell NO. I struggled and fought on my own thinking I could manage my addiction myself for 10 long years. Through 2 births, my husbands 12 deployments, that was the hardest 10 years of my life. It's nice to know life doesn't have to be that difficult and that with Suboxone as a tool, not a fix-all thing, I'm gonna make it. Life with Suboxone is much better than life without it. Period. ( bought off friends during those 10 years as a detox, but been on maintenance 21mth)"


"Helps a good deal with pain related to cancer. But it makes my so sleepy. Other than that and loss of appetite not many side effects."


"I waited a week before braving this for long term anxiety treatment, the side effect put me off but my anxiety is still so bad day to day.

So yesterday I took my first tablet and what followed hours after was the following:

-sickness (was sick twice)
-diarrhea
-shortness of breath
-palpatations
-worse feeling panic and anxiety than before
-suicidal thoughts (almost took myself to the hospital-but rode it out instead)
-awful nightmares and virtually no sleep
-shakes

now I feel frail and am laying in bed all day trying to recover from taking the 1 tablet.."


"I'm currently using the patch and for the most part it has helped. I don't want to smoke and I enjoy the freedom it has once again brought me. But then I get a craving for a cigarette that  seems to last up to hours  Is this the mental part of withdrawal or is it physical? I honestly don't know I've been on the patch four weeks now.  I want to quit, I hate everything about smoking but it scares me when I hear people say, "I quit for 10 years and still want a cig". Other people one I know personally, " quite for 20 yrs and started back smoking again,  he's been smoking again for 10 years and he can't explain why he started back.  I need help and explanations for the weird cravings I get."


"I am 140 lb, 29 year old woman. I was prescribed 150 mg of Venlafaxine XR. I only took it for 5 days due to the horrendous side effects. I experienced dry mouth, excessive sweating, blurred vision, constipation, and increased heart rate. I wasn't on it long enough to determine its effectiveness; I wasn't willing to deal with side effects. My doctor switched me to Wellbutrin and I have not experienced any withdrawal symptoms."


"Good"


"This drug has put my mom into kidney failure as she was on it for several years. I strongly caution anyone using this for extended periods."


"I first took it in 1984 as part of the study.  It was so, so, didn't work sufficiently and the epileptologist took me off of it for fear of kidney stones impacting a teenager.  When having major problems with Onfi and having tried 25+ meds over the past 41+ years I thought I'd see if Zonegran was improved.  A physician at Georgetown University in DC failed, like FDA, to proved information stating that the med can make a person who has had trauma and/or brain surgery go into orbit.  It controlled seizures a few months, made me do impulsive things like request retirement from a position paying over $104k/year.  It made me hostile, nervous, go nuts, and elevated my Dilantin level, caused gingival hyperplasia so my teeth are painful and ruined."


"I have been using linzess or *constella* as its known in Canada for over a year. It has been 100% a miracle for me and my life.. i have played around with it and i wanted to share with everyone what i found..

1. I take this every 2 or 3 days and completely clear out.

2. The days i take it i set my alarm to wake me up at approx 4 or 5 am and take my dose along with 1 litre of water and go back to sleep. By the time i get up im ready to empty.

3. U HAVE TO TAKE WITH MORE THAN A GLASS OF WATER. 1 LITRE HAS WORKED BEST FOR ME. Being dehydrated or not drinking enough water stops it from working as well since its an osmotic (pulls water to the bowel)

4. Be aware you will have loose stool for the day. I will take it anyday over constipation!!!"


"I am a lucky one that hasn't experienced any side effects. I am on my 3rd month and don't have any cig cravings. I think I will probably stop taking chantix before I am done with my 3rd month. I highly recommend Chantix to help you quit! I have tried everything else with no luck. Thank you Chantix for making my life and those around me healthier."


"Loved Accutane!  Had to jump through hoops to take it, (blood tests every month, waiver, birth control) but it was worth it.  I had severe cystic acne after my second child and no other prescription medicines helped.  Had dryness and increased acne, but after treatment, I have been acne free for 10  years!  My sister also took Accutane but had a recurrence years later.  She did a 2nd round and has been acne free for 5  years.  Saved my face from years of scarring, even if I have a recurrence at this point."


"I have had sinus infection problem for past 5-6 years. I typically get it around Spring time when my allergies are bad and then I get cold infection and then body gives up. Doctor prescribed 500 mg Amoxicilin 2 times a day. Took for 7 days. On 9th day, Sinus infection came back with fever, congestion, sneezing, etc. Doctor then put me on Cefdinir - 250 mg 2 times a day. Show improvement first 2 days. Cleared nose so that at-least I started breathing again. On 5th day it stopped working. Sinus would not clear. Doctor then changed me to Levaquin, 500 mg, once a day. Huge improvement on day 1 itself. On Day 2-70%. Day 3-80%, Day 4-90%, Day 5th-100%. Make sure to complete 7-10 days treatment. Drink lots of fluid. No muscle pain/tendinitis."


"This drug is so bizarre. I'm on my 3rd week. I wanted to relapse because I was going to have some beer and whiskey. Bought a pack of American Spirits and planned on smoking. Drank about 4 beers and some  Bourbon. Smoked one. It was gross. Later I smoked another and only got half way through the cigarette. Just tried again, 4 hours after the fist beer and after two tokes on the cigarette the smoke disgusted me. I hadn't had a cigarette for 6 days. There's no reward. no nicotine benefit. Whatever this drug does, it does well. I read about the side effects and other than remembering my dreams, I've had nothing bad. This is a very interesting 3 weeks."


"I have herniated disc and arachnoiditis, degenerative arthritis in upper spine and left hip. I have had three meniscus repairs and the replacement of my left knee. I need the right knee replaced when possible. I have also had a disc fused in my neck. I am on nucynta er 50mg twice a day, percocet 7.5mg 5 times daily, plus soma. I am still suffering a lot of pain in the 8 - 9 range most of the time. I get very little sleep because of the pain and burning. The Nucynta ER helps but need something better then the percocet...I hate the feeling it causes. I am waiting (jumping through hoops) for the insurance to approve a nerve stimulator implant and praying it will give me at least 50% relief. I have not tried the Nucynta IR, will ask dr."


"Really effective and helped me sleep, but also found myself confused and sometimes sleepwalking, in one case I was pretty badly injured jumping back into 'bed' but it was the home office desk I dove into, not the bed.  It was a strange experience, because I never walked in my sleep, and thought I could clearly see and knew where I was, it equaled "bedroom" at 2 am.  Take with caution."


"Sex became extremely painful after menopause..so much so that penis insertion was impossible!  I thought I was done...my gyno suggested this and gave me some samples.  I had started seeing somebody I really liked so had "the talk" about pain..I know some others have had this talk too.  He said it wasn't a problem and meant it but I wanted to try..a month later..penetration was achieved with only a slight amount of discomfort!  In fact..I was so surprised that it took me a moment to register that Yes..that IS what I'm feeling.  So far..everything is fine.  I will never be the way I was..but I'm very satisfied with this medication."


"I have been on depo since I was 16 and I am now 21 years old. I have had a great experience overall with the shot. When I first got the shot I did bleed/spot for almost a month straight. The bleeding did go away and now it only occurs when I am due for my shot. It has been awesome to not have a period and not worry about taking a pill, but I have heard it is not good for you after a certain amount of years so I am having to find another source of birth control."


"Used this twice so far this summer. It is a little bit uncomfortable for the first hour or two after you insert it, but it gets the job done. Id use it again!"


"I was put on Depakote originally to control my seizures.  I loved it.   Then when I found out it also was used as a medicine for bipolar disorder, I was thrilled.  However, then the love affair ended.  My husband and I went to a Reproductive Endocrinologist  and found out that it commonly caused women to have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS.  I now have it, and am taking medicine for diabetes, which PCOS can lead to.  I still wish that I could take it because it really helped with my seizures, and also helped with my bipolar disorder."


"Drug did nothing to help me sleep. I got headaches and also my depression and anxiety worsened. No thanks. Back to ambien."


"So far so good for me.  Been flirting with blood pressure medicines for some time (am 36 years old) and was finally prescribed lisinopril two weeks ago when I ran a 170/110 during a Doctor's visit.  No coughing yet, nothing to really note for side effects and my blood pressure is regularly around 125/75 now.  I hope the side effects listed by others do not show up as the $15 for 90 day supply is great."


"I was in a lot of pain in my lower back and shooting pain down my leg for months, and had increasing difficulty in walking and sleeping. I had been forced to use a cane, and a scooter to get around and I could no longer walk any distance.  I had to stop physical therapy because the pain was too bad and epidural injections seemed to offer little relief. The MRI indicated that I had tissue from a herniated disc and protruding disc was pressing on the nerves so I was scheduled for surgery. I was given a prescription for  Celebrex ( 250 mg/ 2 times/day) 8 weeks before surgery to help relieve the pain. One week before surgery, I was told to stop taking Celebrex.  The pain has not returned and the surgery was cancelled. I am now essentially pain"


"I was prescribed this twice a day for 7 days. I'm halfway through and I recently developed severe headaches, decreased appreciate, decreased urination, and shortness of breath. No diahrrea yet, but I did feel nauseous this morning. I hope not to get diahrrea because I'm trying to heal an anal fissure. I tested negative for some common STDs so I don't know what I have but my groin lymph nodes still seem to be swollen. :/"


"Was on Brintellix 5 mg for two months. Had some improvement and the side effects weren't too bad but included nausea, diarrhea, insomnia, jittery feelings and loss of libido. Bumped it up to 10 mg at the advice of my Doctor and again had more improvement but the side effects increased and the hives started. At first I didn't realize it was the medication, though I had read the precautions. My memory and focus seemed better overall. After 4 months of the 10 mg I noticed a personality change. I became lazy, had no motivation and procrastinated important tasks. This was completely out of character for me. As time went on this got worse. Plus the cost was outrageous!!!

I have been off of the Brintellix for two weeks now and am improving."


"Works Like Magic!!!"


"I smoked for 34 years. Thanks to Chantix I quit seven years ago and haven't had a cigarette since! Before Chantix I had tried to quit 3 times (hypnosis, the patch & gum, and cold turkey) and could never make it more than a week before I started smoking again. I was so physically addicted to cigarettes that I would get violently ill (vomiting & diarrhea) when I tried to quit; but that didn't happen with Chantix. I used Chantix according to the directions and never had any side effects. I did chew a lot of gum when I first quit; and I admit, you never quite get over the association of having a cigarette with coffee or after eating etc. But Chantix works if you want to quit - I could never have quit without it."


"This was the worst thing ever! I had hot flashes my period was non stop I just bled for months. And the worst thing was I had a low libido I was not interested in sex and could not get wet when aroused and I was only 19! This shot was terrible."


"this product is absolutely not for me. I used a few times, felt faint, sleepy, after using my face was never hotter and worse. Will talk to my doctor tomorrow."


"I opted to get Mirena after my birth control pills caused my high blood pressure. The shot made me gain weight and really did a number on my bones. Implanon was just a disaster and I was running out of options. I was a little reserved since I have not had children, and I knew the risks and side effects.I have not had children and I have a small cervix. These factors made the insertion very painful. I almost jumped off the table in pain, and I almost passed out. I lost feeling in my hands and was dripping sweat. I was given pain medication after the procedure, but I did get sick about an hour afterwards. I threw up as soon as I got home. I bled and was uncomfortable for a week or so and then it stopped. So far, I have not had any problems."


"DO NOT TAKE AUGMENTIN! I am healthy (run marathons-no pre-existing cond.) & never take meds. I was prescribed this for headache (after vehicle accident) and a little sinusitis at Onpoint. I was so sick & after 5 days (my heart starting hurting, lost all healthy bacteria (worst diarrhea & stripped stomach lining) had fiery red rash after 10 days all over my body! It took 2 wks for the rash to go away after I got off Augmentin. My body systems have never been same!! destroyed them.THIS IS TOXIC tell your doctors too). If you MUST take antibiotic use something safer. Also, my husband (really healthy) didn't quite believe me. He was prescribed it he was flat on his back/couch vomiting & couldn't MOVE after 2 days! he stopped immediately"


"This medicine has helped my jaw to relax, relieving a lot of the pain. More Doctors should be aware of TMJ and its effects!"


"I found this to be a wonderful medicine for my sinusitis. I was on Augmentin for 2 weeks and didn't completely take away the infection. The Levaquin stopped the infection in 3 days. I have used a number of times and luckily have had none of the problems others have had."


"It worked okay for my back pains, but during the time that I first started taking it I got a really bad sore throat and if it wasn%u2019t for Mobic, I would not have been able to get out of bed.  My throat felt so bad that I could hardly talk or eat and drink, but after taking the Mobic, it took the pain away for about 3 to 4 hours before I had to take another.  Therefore, if you have a bad sore throat or any inflammatory conditions try Mobic to see if it helps."


"I was under doctors care on Meridia for weight loss for about a year.  I had consistent normal blood pressure all my life.  My blood pressure started to go up slowly, which seemed okay with the doctor at the time.  Well, now I am off this drug and on blood pressure medicines for life!  Without the blood pressure medicines, my pressure is high all the time.  My doctor said this can happen when a drug sparks it.  BE CAREFUL with Meridia!"


"This medicine is awesome. I'm on it now for really bad tendinitis."


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


"Whenever I get a stomach virus, my body fights it for hours. I get extremely painful waves of stomach spasms and it is worse than labor. This gets progressively worse until I finally throw up over and over and over with the spasms continuing till I am better. I usually end up in the ER with an IV cocktail to get the pain to subside. One of the ER docs (and now my PCP) prescribed Bentyl to me and it is like a miracle. It calms down the spasms to manageable and has no narcotic side effect. It has saved me several times to calm down the spasms that rock my stomach and saved me an ER visit."


"Gave me terrible headaches."


"I was on Yasmin and had no issues. Went to the local health department clinic and was put on Sronyx because the clinic did not carry Yasmin. Since the switch I have had discomfort in lower abdomen, have not had a period since... not pregnant. Have lost sexual desire and have an out of control appetite for sweets. I am not happy with this and will look for a way to afford the other pill."


"I tried Detrol for overactive bladder, and it helped that problem.  However, my headache increased so my doctor changed me to Vesicare which seems to be a little better."


"Modafinil changed my life. I didn't know what genuine contentment was before I went on it.

Currently I am taking Abilify and Modafinil together, and I appreciate my life in a whole new way. I feel a sense of control in that I don't have to worry about depression or hypomania impairing my concentration. Every once in a while I get sad, but my periods of sadness seem much more normal and bearable in that they only last a few days (as opposed to weeks or months). I feel happy most of the time, but it's not overwhelming the way my hypomania used to be. Last year I kept having allergic reactions to medications, and I was convinced I wouldn't be able to spend the rest of my life living with Bipolar. I am so happy that I discovered Modafinil."


"I have been diagnosed with Bipolar, anxiety disorder and a few others. Insomnia is included in the mix. If I do not have normal sleep patterns my mental and emotional health become at risk very quickly. For the first month Rozerem 8mg worked well. I fell asleep easily within 30 minutes. I could have chosen to fight the drowsiness, but why take a medication then deliberately work against it? I found I had no side effects. However now I am into my second month and I am finding I can only average 2 to 4 hours sleep again and during the day I suffer vertigo and tunnel vision. So I am not sure that I will continue this medication. My insurance covered the medication without any extra paperwork."


"1) Don't google anything!! 2) If you took it within 24 hours, YOU ARE OKAY. Trust the 95% probability. Even if you took it within 72 hours, you still have an 89% probability. Trust the numbers, they probably aren't as high as they should be due to human error / it's just the company trying to protect it's ass. Don't freak out and don't let this bother you too much!"


"This medication does what it should. I was given in via IV in the hospital for 2 days and sent home on 500mg 3xs/day for 5 days. Since the gallbladder I had removed was extremely infected, they wanted to prevent pancreatitis, or similar issues. While the medicine works well, it makes my stomach hurt, and everything tastes like chalk. Small price to pay to be rid of my evil gallbladder and not suffer other intestinal infections."


"I have been on Loryna for 6 years now. I also have been on birth control since I was 17 and now 26, with no breaks. I have no periods ever or spotting. My face is clear normally. No weight gain at all, I lose weight more than gain. I have read mixed reviews about this birth control, it can be good or bad. I have had no problems with the pill unless I forget to take it one day then I may breakout with pimples.  I enjoy this birth control due to no problems. I recommend trying it, if it does not work get off of it. Most birth controls are not good for you anyways its not healthy, but being a woman we all need it for many different reasons."


"When I was 15 I learned that I was allergic to Bactrim. 11 years later the Doctor prescribed me with this medication stating that our allergies change. I was nervous to take this medicine, but I was so sick with an ear infection that I decided to give it a try. The worst experience in my life. I only took two pills one in the morning and one before bed. I was up from 12 Am- 6 Am non-stop puking. I could not hold anything down. At first I thought I had the flu as every bone in my body was in pain... After a few hours of sleep and not taking this Rx I then realized I am still extremely allergic to this medication. I would never want someone to go through what I went through. I have not taken this medication since yesterday and I have not puked."


"In answer to change of health after going from 30mg a day to 20mg: I was diagnosed with a massive saddle PE on May 1, 2016 after having uncontrolled sweating with subsequent shortness of breath. 911 call, ER, BP 60/40 w/pulse 130-160. Doctor said surprised I made it to the hospital. Healthy, active 56yr old released after overnight stay with 6mos Xarelto therapy. Was fine with 21 day 15mg 2x day; 20 mg change made me feel like I was dying. Realized it was too much for my system at one time; cut the pill in half & took 1/2 2xday--still got my 20mg & felt good again. Finished with treatment for moment; since was unprovoked they've done extensive tests to find I have Factor 5. Waiting to see how 2.5mg Eliquis 2x dy 6mos works; just started."


"Can't really tell if it is doing any good. It isn't like night and day. If it is helping, the effect is very subtle. Doesn't show any improvement on my oximeter (relative to non-use)."


"I know I should wait about a month before sharing my experience, but I absolutely love this medication. I've been on it for a week with nothing but good effects. Before this, I couldn't be around crowds without getting panicky and anxious. I was causing problems in my relationship out of anxiety. My sex drive has increased since this medicine eases the anxiety I get about my body. The only minor effects I'm getting are very minor shakiness, which is hardly noticeable. I'm also yawning a lot, but I'm not tired. I also have a slight tightness in my throat, like the feeling you get while crying but it's not even prevalent anymore. I hope I keep reacting so well to this, I feel like a real person now, and I'm not held back by my anxiety."


"I was on nuvaring for 8 months. Starting in January, it was great, I was mostly acne free and wasn't having too many mood swings. At about June, my acne became cystic, extremely painful and I could barely move my face without pain. I gained 20 lbs and could not lose it with dieting and working out. I took it out two days ago because I'm positive that things will change."


"Diagnosed in 2006. Began treatment in 2008 while  VL was still relatively low and CD4 relatively high. Dizziness, vivid dreams, and depression were among the side effects. I stopped taking Atripla in Dec 2015 because of depression. My mood began to improve. It's now nearly 12 months later, and I've been on no meds at all, and I'm still Undetectable with my highest CD4 (898) since starting treatment in 2008. I gotta say, I think that's a big vote of confidence for Atripla. Will decide my next course of action with my dr in a week."


"I'm 20 years old, never had kids and have been on Sprintec for 9 years now. When I started my period in puberty, it was a nightmare. I bleed heavily for 40 days straight and my hormones were raging. I went to the doctors and they prescribed me the pill. My periods are regular now and even cleared up some acne. The day before and the first 2 days of my period I get some heavy cramping and get emotional, but otherwise I am fine. I rarely use condoms and have never had a pregnancy scare. I highly recommend this pill"


"I have been taking this for 6 months now, about to start my 7th and I love it! I will say the first month or so, I was really wondering what had I gotten myself into. But now, I am so glad I did it. I take the 1 a month not the 3 months shot. I haven't had a period in 5 months, I haven't cramped in 5 months. I was having hot flashes before I started taking this and I will say that at times they are way worse but I would much rather deal with hot flashes then be huddled over in my bed bc the cramps are so bad that I can't even function. I do understand that some people have bad experiences with things and some people don't It is all up to your body. Everyone's body is different. I hope seeing a good review like this will help."


"I've been on 150 bupropion XL for 10 days. First 3 days were fine and then something changed - I feel like I'm high all the time. Unpleasantly high like a bad acid trip. I'm worried this will go on if I continue taking it. My focus is fuzzy and I'm not very sharp. %uFE0FFeel distanced from reality. Waking up every few hours even though I'm on trazadone for sleep. Has anyone else had this experience? Is this going to change or should I quit?"


"Just started last night 10 mg feel ok so far so good . No nausea yet but will keep posting every week . I have been on so many antidepressants I lost count a few are wellbutrain , cybalta , remron , paxil , zoloft  . None of them did anything . I was a hard core alcoholic until I sobered up in 2010 and these meds were all taken while I was sober ."


"I have been using generic loratadine for two weeks for itching and burning due to sunlight and becoming overheated.  It works well but I do feel somewhat drowsy and unmotivated.  I am sleeping much better than I usually do and recalling many more dreams which are generally quite pleasant."


"I just started this birth control about two weeks ago if not three. I'm already having bad side effects. I'm so moody. I'll get so angry one minute and then crying and upset the next. Also very bad migraines and severe nausea. I'm at the point that I'm in bed with these symptoms. I haven't noticed any weight gain yet, but I'm eating like crazy. My acne hasn't been bad, but other than that I feel like I'm dying with these suckers. I'm not sure if my body just needs to get used to them or what, so I'm gonna give it a little while to adjust to my body. Wish me luck!"


"The side effects of this drug were so awful I now fear antibiotics. It gave me severe headaches, extreme fatigue accompanied by inability to sleep, nausea, itchy skin. It also affected my mental health. I felt sad and sat crying my eyes out for no obvious reason. Truly horrible experience."


"I started Contrave on a Sunday.  That Tuesday, I woke up with a weird sensation.  I felt like I was going to pass out.  I felt my heart beating really fast, and we pulled out our blood pressure machine.  It was 200/160!  So, off the hospital I went.  Went to ER, and they did all the tests, and it came back clean.  Doctor felt it was the Contrave, but told me to keep on it as my body was adjusting.  When I started my second week I noticed my anxiety attacks returning.  One night, they were so bad, that I had to utilize my back up medication to help me.  After that issue, I decided to get off the medication.  I'm not saying it's a bad drug.  However, the effects I experienced greatly outweighed the potential benefit I might receive."


"I have suffered migraines and headaches since I was little, I'am 55 years old and in physical healthy shape. I as many I have been a prisoner in my own body. I'am totally debilitated for what use to be 12 hours at a time has grown to sometimes days. I have suffered hearing loss, ringing in my ears with the fullness and so many other symptoms from sinus pressure to neck pain etc. I have at 2 different times had epidural shots in my neck for migraines and tried all kinds of pain killers and daily meds to lower the severity and frequency they occur. Last month  alone I had 18 headaches which 13 were migraines. UGH!!! The Dr. put me on Imitrex 100 to try. I was nervous but it is a miracle drug for me."


"Have been on it two weeks today.  Starting weight 211 (I am 5'1" tall).  I'm down nine pounds.  Lost six of those the first week and three the second.  Doing it in combination with a low-carb diet.  Haven't exercised yet, but I'm thinking I better start.

Side effects: dry mouth.  At the start, I felt a little jittery and very talkative, but those side effects have subsided.  No insomnia or racing heart.

It has helped tremendously with my snacks and cravings.  I am a nervous chewer and would snack all day long at work on sugary stuff and often wash it down with a soft drink.  Now, I drink water at work and have one snack (usually an Atkins bar or other low sugar product), and I get through just fine.  No gnawing hunger pangs."


"I've had acne since I was 12 years old. During high school, it was particualryl bad so I went on proactiv, which was awful!!! don't ever go on it. Anways, about my second year into college my acne got pretty bad again so I went to the derm over the summer. In fall, I got put on solodyn, acezone, and adapelene with a benzepro wash. I have been on this for over two months and I STILL GET ACNE. I currently have a bandaid on my face covering up a cyst I popped last night. The reason I didn't give it a zero is because I do think it has helped with the inflammation and reducing the number of pimples, but I want clear skin, not just less acne. Long story short, solodyn is okay but it will not clear up your skin."


"I have used Vagifem for years succesfully.  Tried Yuvafem... excited about the price drop.  After 2 months of use I am in agony.  Dr. confirmed no UTI but without hormones it mimics one exactly.  Called Dr. and said brand name only for me from now on.  Noticed on the box that the first ingredient was corn starch.  No wonder it didn't dissolve or work for me.  Hope you have better luck."


"I began taking Prozac about 10 years ago for generalized anxiety disorder and prescribed my family physician. I took 10 mg for awhile and then increased to about 20mg.

During this time on Prozac I experienced TMJ which I had never had before. I used to dream of novacaine shots to get rid of the pain.

I took a break from Prozac and the tmj disappeared. But I never connected the Prozac with tmj. Dr didn't and dentist didn't.

Fast forward to now. Back on Prozac. Back with Tmj. :(

Loved Prozac. Got rid of my ruminating thoughts and anxiety. I would give it a ten except for the tmj.

Giving Zoloft a try. Hopefully no tmj."


"I started on 50mg but I just felt the same, depressed and anxious, then after 3 weeks the doc put me on 100mg, been on that for 3 weeks and I feel even worse, crying all the time, not wanting to socialise, hate my life, the doc said to keep it going. But I seriously can't cope with these thoughts and tears, I was escitalopram 20mg for 5 years and they worked, but they are costly, and doc was trying to get me off them, I don't know what to do, I know it's only been weeks, but I don't think I can carry on feeling like this"


"I've been on otezla for 3 weeks now and all I can say it that this drug really works. I've been suffering from psoriasis for 6 years now. It mostly affected my scalp but also it started to spread to the rest of my body. After just 3 weeks the patches on my skin began to fade. My scalp is still scaly and itchy but I can already see the improvement in that area too. As for side effects, I had some slight headaches and stomach aches at the beginning and more frequent bowel movements but it didn't really affect my daily life whatsoever. I would really recommend this drug to anyone whose life has been affected by plaque psoriasis."


"Well, I'm going to start off by saying that every girl is different and has different side effects. My experience wasn't a great one. At first it worked great but my periods started to become very irregular the third month I was on it. Some months I'd have my period for a straight 3 weeks and sometimes it was only 4 days. I experienced excruciating cramps and severe headaches. I also just seemed very cloudy. Didn't really seem myself. Everything was so "eh" to me. Although, it did seem to help with some acne. But you just need to figure out what birth control fits right for you! I hope this helps some of you get a little insight on this birth control."


"MS-Contin or Opana, Did not work at all, both made me nauseated and did not help my fibromyalgia and back pain at all. "


"I am taking Zopiclone 7.5 and Seroquel 25mg so I can sleep at night. I also take Clonazepam 2mg daily and Effexor XR 75mg. I have lost about 10kgs and still not feeling "normal" per say. I have tried various other combos but this is better than what I have been on. Sleeping without nightmares and even though I get tired during the day at least I'm not awake half the night."


"I started using Azor 10/40 after my blood pressure was consistently 190/120. I take 1 a day and get readings as low as 108/65, but usually stay at the 115/75 range. What an awesome product. All this after using 7 different drugs to get one to work."


"Thanks to everyone for sharing.  3rd day on the drug now and feel surprisingly good - I had forgotten what that feels like. Also been taking Paroxetine for some time for anxiety and Campral seems to have a similar (but more beneficial) calming effect for me. Possible placebo but who cares if it works eh? Thanks!"


"Had mirena implanted 9 months ago for heavy bleeding & uterine fibroids. Bleeding has almost stopped but side effects are terrible. I have people asking me why i cant control my mood swings. Strange odour, no sex drive what so ever,  frequent headaches, frequent cramps in calf muscles, put on 7kgs since mirena was implanted. Doctor said to try this as removing my uterus is too drastic & only done as last resort. I have tried soo many other contraceptives, nothing else has worked but for me the side effects far outweigh the lack of bleeding. I want mirena taken out at my next gynaecology appointment."


"I was given this because my period had been extremely irregular for two months prior. I was on it for two months straight. The doctor gave me three packs, she said hopefully I would get lucky and I would start being regular in a month. Well I guess I was extremely Lucky because my period finally stopped after only 2-3 days of taking them. I'm now on my second day of the sugar pills and no sign of a period yet."


"I.H.S. gave this to me and it does not work. I was taking 800mg ibuprofen but it started to hurt my kidneys."


"Week 3 on Chantix and I love it. I am a non smoker. Wow, I can actually say that after 12 years of smoking. Mild side effects so far, fatigue at times, moody (but control it), not really sure how it is affecting my brain. I would recommend it to friends and family. Good Luck to all. "


"Did not work only gained weight"


"I've been on Aviane for almost 5 months now. I have experienced weight gain, increased anxiety and have had moderate depression. I have also had difficulty breathing when working out and have recently developed vision problems (a floater). I am not 100% sure that is is derived strictly from Aviane, but I have never had these issued before. I am going to discontinue use."


"I just want to say that this medication is a God Send. The 24 hour waiting period before was pure hell but I needed that to remember the pain that I had caused myself. This has truly been a turning point in my life. Thanks"


"Last year I stared using this. I used it for about 2-3 months maybe even more but it didn't make much of a difference. But I guess everyone's skin is different, it may work for some people and not for others."


"It's birth control and I feel with every birth control I have had, I have similar side effects - low sex drive, about 10 pounds weight gain that WILL NOT go away (workout 6 days a week & eat paleo).  But, it works in controlling my endometriosis pain and my periods only last about 4-5 days.  If you start spotting, stop taking the pill and have a period! That's how you get it to stop.  I have been taking this for 10 years and I take it at the same time and still have spotting, but that's just when happens when you try to tell your body to stop a natural process. If you have endometriosis, I recommend this pill OTHERWISE get a regular, 1 month pill which will give you less side effects while still working at a method of contraceptive."


"I have been taking Celexa for many years and somehow I stopped taking it not realizing that I had. I could not function at all without it. I'm back on it and I feel wonderful. It's not a medicine to stop suddenly."


"I feel compelled to write a review on Pregabalin, and having been on the medicine for nearly a year now, I feel I can fully evaluate its effects.

I was put on Pregabalin for generalized anxiety disorder and seasonal affective disorder by my Doctor. At first I was put on a very low dose of 75mg, which did next to nothing. I immediately requested to have the dose increased until finally I reached a dose that was effective enough for me (600mg). For a while the medicine did its job and I actually felt like my anxiety had been reversed. I suffer bad social anxiety, and 300mg of this made me quite extroverted and confident. I would say it was 'pro social' for sure. Alas tolerance set in and now even 800mg doesn't do much of anything apart from prevent withdrawals."


"It is wonderful! I burned my left hand and my stomach with boiling water and it was really painful but applying Silver Sulfadiazine cream on the burned areas subsided the pain and healed it quickly. I had been prescribed to apply the cream twice a day"


"Switched to Effexor XR after having severe anxiety side effects with Prozac 20mg. With Prozac initial side effects, I didn't sleep for days, constant, ceaseless agitation and restlessness, ended up in ER for psych evaluation which has never happened to me before. Doctor switched me to Effexor XR 37.5 mg and on the second day I noticed that after taking the pill in the morning, by the afternoon I was much calmer, almost drowsy, which was an enormous relief after two weeks of severe anxiety. After two weeks on Effexor XR I'm doing much better; much less anxiety and worry. The PM drowsiness has gone too. I hope to stay on the low dose."


"I am 35 years old and I have 6 kids, my doctor prescribed Pristiq to help with anxiety of day to day life. I have been on it for about 5 days now, for the first time in years I am finally sleeping through the night. But I am having some side effects, such as tiredness and increase in appetite. Hopefully this will subside with time."


"I got implanon put in about a year ago. The first month or two I had light spotting for a few weeks, then after that my period and any bleeding has stopped altogether.
I have not experienced any weight gain.. I've actually lost about 20 lbs but I have an active lifestyle and eat sensibly so I can't say this helped me lose weight but it may have.
I have been struggling with acne for years and it has been under control the past few years, so I was worried about a new birth control would do to my skin, but my face acne had no changes. My only complaint about implanon is that I've started to get some shoulder and back acne.
 I don't feel overly hormonal like I have on my past oral contraceptives. I really enjoy this birth control overall."


"This medication was prescribed to me as a 37 year old cancer patient due to having suffered 3 seizures over the summer all of them grand mal seizures.  Presently taking this medication without side effects (aside from being a bit slow in action)."


"Maxalt is the only migraine medicine I have tried, and it works well for me.  When I take it early (before it becomes a full-bloomed migraine), it works within maybe 30 minutes, completely getting rid of the pain.  I do have some side effects: most of the time, I feel a tightening of the throat for about 15 minutes after taking it (my doctor had warned me about that), and if I happen to be a bit tired when taking it, I feel a bit dizzy for a couple of hours.  But it sure beats a 24-hour migraine."


"Been taking lyrica for 4 months now for carpel tunnel and neuropathy in hands and feet. It  is no good. It has not stopped the pain at all, makes me so dizzy I am afraid to drive my car, legs swell like balloons, and have gained over 30 pounds in 3 months. A clinical research was recently done in Australia on lyrica  (for Acute and Chronic Sciatica) and the findings stated it had the same effect as the research subjects getting placebos or sugar pills. The makers have racked in 3 billion dollars on it. I told my doc it isn't working but he still prescribes it to me, finding another doc this week. I just got a months supply, 90 pills 3 times a day, 150 mg at a cost of $1,111.19. Biggest drug ripoff in history."


"Simply my miracle medicine. I actually became "myself" again. After 15 years of trying EVERY antidepressant available (I've become an expert on antidepressants). Lamictal was my doctor's last resort. After about 2 weeks, a woke up on morning, turned to my husband and said "I'm back". Have been on it about 8 years now and I'm truly "me" not bipolar or depressed. I take it in combination with Wellbutrin...perfect combination for me."


"I love my Ambien but I have been taken it for so many years that I have to skip a few nights a week for it to be effective to me.  I wonder what would happen if I should not take it ever again and how many sleepless nights and suffering that I would go through without it.  I juice all the time with healthy greens and carrots and veges. I am trying to fight the battle all the time. I would like to ween myself off Ambien but am afraid to do so rapidly.  If I could use it only a few nights a week then I would be fine. "


"I've been on 5mg of flexeril for about a year & a half. I take it only when needed but I can rarely take it because it makes me sleepy. If I take it late at night I have a hard time waking up the next morning. I've found if I take it by 7pm it's not so bad waking up the next day. I have severe bladder spasms and flexeril has helped (when I can take it)"


"Great drug with no side effects. It works somewhat quickly, and it helps me get seven hours of sleep."


"I am glad that Lyrica has helped many, just did nothing for my nerve pain and tons of side effects."


"I got on Yaz because my doctor says it helps with premenstrual syndrome, plus I've always had terrible heavy periods. It has cut them down significantly and helps with the premenstrual symptoms. My spouse also claims it makes me less crappy at the PMS time. No bad side effects other than a hormone headache, but I used to get that anyway. The timeframe just changed."


"Took this drug for 3 days.The infection got better after 2 doses. However, I slowly developed headaches and a little chills on the 2nd day of treatment. Thought I might be getting a bit of flu so I ignored the symptoms and continue my medication. As soon as I took the last dose, my symptoms got worst.  I was so weak I could hardly walk. My eyes got blurry and generally nauseous and drowsy. As I type this, I still have all this symptoms with raised heart beat, occasional numbness of  my hands and feet. All I want is to sleep but too scared to sleep just in case it got worst. Nonetheless, the medicine does the job as it cleared my infection after two days of taking it but it gave me a bad experience  so am not taking this drug again."


"I've had Nexplanon since October 2013, and I love it. I've had maybe 3 or 4 light periods(this whole time) lasting no longer than three days. Only bad thing is I've put on weight. Other than that this is the best thing to me since sliced bread. Definitely would recommend."


"Increasing dose from 150mg to 300mg daily stopped suicidal ideation, but did not improve anhedonia. Increased dose associated with onset of hemidyskinesia, which diminished on lowered dosage and resolved completely when drug stopped."


"Hello, I have been a "functioning alcoholic" for 20 years.   Drinking a bottle of wine a day.   I have tried Naltrexone twice but each time was unable to tolerate the side effects of nausea and dizziness and did not continue treatment.   For the times I was able to take Naltrexone, it did not curb my consumption and I easily drank right through it.     Presently, I am trying Campral but also find it ineffective for cravings - even though I take the recommended dosage of 333mg x 2, three times daily.   I have been taking for some time now and still experience the same level of cravings.   I do not experience any side effects from this medication nor an accelerated hangovers."


"My son has IGA deficiency.  This was the second antibiotic given for his ear infection.  His fever did not return but the infection continued."


"I have had Thryoiditis/ Hashimotos and Raynauds Syndrome for 20  yrs.  TSH was as HIGH as 200  but never went below 65 in 14 yrs.
I've had 13 heart procedures and 16 stents. A Pacemaker in 2010 due to a Heart rate of 42 but no attention given to a TSH that was 165. Now we are checking for PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA .. Also my GP has replaced SYNTHROID with ARMOUR. Synthroid has NO IODINE OR T3 needed for the body. Side effects are terrible for a week but my body is ALIVE thanks to ARMOUR. "


"Obviously no one takes this medicine willingly!  That being said I refrigerated both 6oz bottles.  I mixed them with cold water and added a packet of lemonade mix.  The key to getting this down quickly and tastelessly was to use a very wide straw, not the regular ones.  I was able to get each drink down in less than 10 seconds with very little taste.  Trust me, get the widest straw you can find.  It'll make this experience much more tolerable."


"I found this drug to be very useful for pain. I have crohns disease, degenerative disc disease, migraines,  bipolar disorder , ptsd, anxiety disorder. I take tramadol 3 pills a day. 150mg total. The only thing i dont like is when i skip doses i get awful side effects like a buzzing or vibration in my head. So i am unable to skip days of taking it or i feel very awful."


"I had been suffering from anxiety/panic disorder for over a year. I could not do any of the SSRI's at all. My Dr. put me on (BuSpar) Buspirone 15-mg twice a day. No side effects at all. I feel like a brand new person. I feel so clam and relaxed. I sleep peacefully soundly and wonderful every night and have great dreams. I also have noticed it gives me energy during the day and I have no appetite for food. If you're thinking of switching to (BuSpar) Buspirone, please talk to your Dr. about putting you on it. You will be glad you did."


"I've been taking Campral for a few weeks, and am amazed at the difference in my cravings. I've been a daily drinker for 6-7 years. I've been to inpatient rehab, outpatient, countless AA meetings and counseling. This has been a miracle of sorts. I'm only a few weeks in, but I'm not white knuckling it this time. I just don't want to drink because my brain is no longer screaming for one."