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Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide

acne

"Epiduo cleared my skin in a week! A bit of dryness but that was expected. Stubborn under the skin pimples that I had for months went away within a few days"

September 27, 2016

Loestrin 24 Fe

birth control

"I have been on this pill coming up on a month. I am extremely tired all the time right. When I wake up if I close my eyes for a minute I fall right back into a deep sleep. I am having the worst mood swings ever and worst of all it is making me gain weight like crazy! I haven't changed my diet or exercise routine. I eat healthy and exercise everyday but I am gaining weight! I would not recommend this pill to anyone unless you are an extremely happy skinny person who can't gain weight because it will make you angry and make you gain weight. "

December 1, 2009

Clonidine

opiate withdrawal

"I'm tapering down from 100-200mg of hydrocodone per day to 20mg per day. Also, quit 20mg of Dilaudid per day. The first couple of days were hell. I finally called my doctor and told him what was going on. He prescribed me the Clonidine patch. It has helped me tremendously! The only side effect I have had is a little dizziness when I get up too fast. But I feel great and am on day 4 and down to 20mg of hydros and still feel good! Like I never started them. By the way, I have been on them for 4 years through pain management for severe diabetic neuropathy. I highly recommend this product."

October 2, 2014

Xulane

birth control

"I started Xulane after Implanon and the NuvaRing. I had severe weight gain and depression on implanon and some moodiness and breakthrough bleeding on NuvaRing. I've been on Xulane for one month so far and I absolutely love it! I alternate from my abdomen to my butt every month and it doesn't even budge or begin to peel off - it sticks! The only bothersome thing about it is a began to break out a little more - i've always had acne problems but these have been more cystic acne than usual. It seems to be calming down though. Also, I get a lot of fuzz stuck the the adhesive on the patch itself, so I just pick it off if it gets to be noticeable. Best of all - my period pain has been non-existent and my periods very light."

July 6, 2015

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide

acne

"I do not have sensitive skin. The first time I tried using this product, it drys up my face causing redness and flaky. Now it's hurts so much I have to discontinue this product. My face is so dry and red now."

September 10, 2014

Kerydin

onychomycosis, toenail

"My nails were infected 15 mo ago after a pedicure in a fancy expensive spa. Nothing had worked - orals, topicals; prescription, "natural". Podiatrist told me that the only option was laser treatment. Eventually one of my finger nails got infected and I did ask a dermatologist for help. He told me that my problem is not the fungus, but yeast and did recommend Kerydin. Yes, it is expensive and many insurances do not cover it, but it DID WORK! The trick to ask for a 10 ml bottle from the very beginning (starting with your free first dose), that even with me needing to treat my 11 nails lasts for over 2 months. Now, 5 months later, my finger nail and all but the great toe nails (that still have a 1/8 in line on the tips) are all clear."

June 3, 2016

Mirabegron

overactive bladde

"I have been taking this medication for 30 days; and it works. I have actually slept through the night, at least once; without getting up to pee. Plus, no dry mouth side effects. No longer getting up 3-4 times a night to pee. Works great; but is expensive."

August 7, 2013

Clomiphene

emale infertility

"Me and my husband tried to have another baby for about 4 years. I didn't have any problems getting pregnant with our first child. So went to the doctor and he proscribed me clomid. I took clomid for 5 days and I ovulated and found out 3 weeks latter I'm having a baby and recently at 8 weeks along I found out I'm having twins."

August 6, 2015

Exenatide

diabetes, type 2

"No side effects yet. On my third month, just started noticing that I am not hungry. I have gain 20 lbs since I started, but I was off all medications for six month, urinating every 1/2 hr. Ate dinner out last night, my first time ever taking a doggy bag. I have a lot of bumps at the injection sights that have not gone away or gotten smaller. These are mostly when I inject in the upper abdominal region. My doctor does not know what they are, I am her first patient on Bydureon."

December 30, 2012

Lexapro

generalized anxiety disorde

"I have used lexapro long term, over two years. It is incredibly effective for my anxiety and I only get side effects if I forget to take it. 20mg once daily"

May 31, 2015

Polyethylene glycol 3350

constipation

"I had been struggling with constipation since I was 19 from taking Tylenol 3's for pain and had tried every laxative imaginable. I even tried colon hydrotherapy and that did nothing for me. I am now 24 and have been taking Miralax for the past month and I have never felt better. It feels great to be regular again. Prior to Miralax I was going once a week."

January 5, 2012

Mirena

birth control

"Awful. I had such high hopes for it. I expected to bleed for a bit before it tapered off and regulated. I was willing to wait it out until the hormones were in my system. I bled for 5 months. Not heavy, but enough that I'd need a light tampon. I also started shedding hair at an alarming rate. Pro: Not pregnant (it's easy to not get pregnant when you aren't having sex though, due to constant bleeding) Pro: Not ultra tampon heavy like I was on paragard Con: Nonstop bleeding, bad clotting, all the damn time. Con: Hair loss"

August 2, 2015

Xyrem

narcolepsy

"I have been taking Xyrem for 8 years now, and only wish I had started sooner. The first 32 years of my life were spent suffering from undiagnosed narcolepsy and constantly being exhausted during the day. After finally taking myself to a sleep specialist I discovered that, even though I would sleep at night, I was never getting any recooperative sleep. They started me on Xyrem (and methylphenidate er during the day) and I feel so much better now. The cataplexy and sleep paralysis are gone! I sometimes wonder if I am building up a tolerance to it because it may take me an hour to fall asleep, but I love this stuff! I haven't had many side effects, except if I'm still awake after an hour and a half - then it's pretty miserable and nauseous."

April 23, 2015

Copper

birth control

"I had such a bad experience with the copper Iud. Insertion was pretty bad but not as bad as the 5 years I spent with it. My cramping was so unbearable I would keel over in pain 1 week before my period during my period and 1 week after not to mention that my periods were extremely heavy I would go through a 30 pack of "jumbo" tampons and would still have to wear a pad because I would leak through within a couple hrs the shortest my periods would last were 8 days and longest would be 10 to 12 days I have recently had it removed and it was the best decision I have ever made. My periods have gone back down to only 3 days a month with no cramping at all and oddly enough my sex drive has come back. This wasn't the birth control for me!"

October 27, 2015

Celexa

depression

"I started taking Celexa in Nov '08 and continued it for seven months. My depression disappeared and I was doing a whole lot better. Normality returned and I had no side effects other than a little weight gain which may not have been due to the drug. I was eating popcorn every night! Anyway, since I felt better I decided to stop taking it in May 09. Well, my depression returned. It's funny, this time I felt it coming on but didn't do anything about it until it was full blown. I started taking Celexa again three days ago (Aug 23) and, poof! Most of my poor mood is gone and I feel so much better already. I'm not stopping again. This medicine is great!"

August 28, 2009

Asenapine

bipolar disorde

"I have been taking Saphris for the last week and I have to say that I am impressed. Before this I tried Abilify and that was a nightmare. I was sick for three days off one 2mg dose. My whole life I have had huge amounts of anxiety and racing thoughts. I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder not bipolar disorder until two weeks ago. Saphris has destroyed my anxiety, my racing thoughts, my negative attitude and my aggravation at everything and everyone in sight. My family notices a difference like night and day. The only side effect I've had is a touch of Restless Leg Syndrome and for the first few days sleepiness but that went away. I use a heating pad on my leg to stop the RLS and otherwise side effect free."

November 19, 2011

Lyrica

pain

"Lyrica has been a life saver for me. Prior to being prescribed Lyrica, I was living with terrible burning pain because of vulvodynia. Lyrica provided me with the relief I did not get from any other drugs. I can now enjoy life with little to no pain. I am so thankful that I was prescribed Lyrica."

August 14, 2010

Olmesartan

high blood pressure

"I took Benicar for 12 years or more and went through the leg cramps etc. but it worked well on my BP. I would get kidney infections occasionally but didn't know why. One day a few years ago I came down with painful gout. My new doctor took me off Benicar right away. She said it contributed to my gout flare ups because it affected my kidneys. I was so angry because I didn't know and hadn't read up on it. Have your kidneys check regularly while taking this med. Now through diet and another BP med I do well with the Gout, however I wish I hadn't taken Benicar so long and had it affect my kidneys. Be careful!"

March 24, 2017

Azelastine

allergic rhinitis

"I wanted to like this medication since it starts working within minutes compared to the days that nasal corticosteroids take to work. Unfortunately it would seem I'm in the small percentage that experiences pretty severe nasal burning/irritation from azelastine. I can't keep from blowing my nose to get it out of me as fast as possible."

July 25, 2014

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I have been on this BC for 6 months, following severe scarring from cervical cancer treatment. Due to the scarring my period could not expel naturally so my fertility specialist suppressed my period completely by placing me on this 28 day cycle. I don't bleed at all, however I missed one night and by morning I had severe cramping, which also comes w/my treatment so it may not have only been caused by the BC. My mood swings suck. At first I felt tired all the time and constantly felt down, so I try and work out every morning, which helps. But I definitely still have mood swings pretty regularly. Also, my boobs have been seriously sore the entire time I've been on it."

December 1, 2015

Metoprolol

atrial fibrillation

"I've had zero issue's taking 25mg once daily in the morning and I haven't had an episode since I began. I've seen the posts about weight gain and loss of energy but haven't experienced any of that."

October 29, 2017

Etonogestrel

birth control

"Got mine inserted on December 31,08. Have had problem since. I have a headache every other day. I will spot for four days then period for 20 days. This has been going on since I got it. Only good thing about it is I don't have to worry about taking the pill. I cry for no reason and mood swing are crazy. I barely have a sex drive. I cannot take the bleeding, headache and mood swings."

March 18, 2009

Pristiq

depression

"Am a 41AAF. I've taken Pristiq for five months. I begin using Pristiq for menopause. It really help me with the mood swings, depression and even weight loss. The problem is the sweating. I mean I really sweat. I like the Pristiq but the sweating is just like having a hot flash. I really don't know what to. I don't want stop taking the Pristiq but the sweating can be very embarrassing."

August 28, 2011

Lorcaserin

weight loss

"I thought at first this was not working, but I realized it was working, but had to pay more attention to my body. I still get hungry (but not as often or as quickly after meals), so I would eat a healthy snack or meal. It helps me eat smaller portions and I now feel satisfied faster, but you must pay attention to your hunger and stop eating when you no longer feel hungry or you will overeat, which makes me feel sick. A couple times of that and you will learn! Slow but steady weight loss, about 1 lb. a week. Side effects went away after 2 weeks."

January 20, 2015

Zantac

gerd

"Zantac 150 works very well for my GERD. I take one pill at bedtime with water. What I didn't realize was that my constant throat clearing was also related to GERD and not some pulmonary problem. Zantac cleared up my constant throat clearing which was even more of an advantage than clearing up my GERD."

October 19, 2009

Isotretinoin

acne

"Amnesteem worked very well for me. At first, my acne got worse and I was doubtful. After a few weeks, my skin really cleared and every morning I wake up and one more blemish is gone and the ones that are still here are smaller and less red. It is very important to wear sunscreen and always have Chapstick with you."

August 8, 2012

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"I am on my second try with Chantix. The first time I was doing great, although I had some nausea but when I switched to the 1mg I felt like I was taking a placebo and I started smoking more than I had before. This time my doctor is only giving me the 0.5mg. The nausea seems worse this time and I can't sleep. My eye starts to twitch out of no where. I am clenching my jaw all day and I feel "fuzzy". This has got to get better."

October 12, 2009

Buspirone

anxiety

"Prescribed 7.5mg twice a day, to eventually move up to 15mg. The first dose made me so dizzy and lightheaded that to had to lie down. I tried just one small dose for a few days after, kept getting dizzy spells and feeling faint. Actually increased anxiety because I was so worried about the side effects"

May 24, 2017

Dextromethorphan

cough

"I got some relief from constant dry cough but I wouldn't say it's brilliant although I am asthmatic too. This cough however was not my normal now and again asthmatic cough. Once I took the dextromethorphan I had bad diahorrea. I have found I am now allergic to lots of medication that I never used to be prior to early menopause and and asthma. I won't be taking again unless I am very desperate."

December 20, 2015

Eliquis

deep vein thrombosis

"38 years old. Take blood thinners as prevention of blood clots due to clotting disorder. I've experienced on again, off again dizziness and wooziness during the day. Will need to talk with my doctor about this."

September 20, 2016

Vicodin

pain

"I recently had an accident where a board hit the side of my ankle at a racing speed. About 20mph impact to my ankle, and a broken cuboid, 2 torn ligaments, and a broken ankle cap. I was prescribed (M37) Vicodin. I take it 3 times a day and I live pain-free. But one side affect ive noticed is constipation. Sounds funny but its true, taking vicodin on an empty stomach avoids this."

May 19, 2008

Linaclotide

irritable bowel syndrome

"I did not have a pleasant experience on Linzess. Every time I took one dose of this medication, 20 minutes later I was flushed, light headed and extremely nauseous followed by an aggressive and painful bowel movement. Would not recommend."

September 22, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

menstrual disorders

"I was said to have an enlarged ovary, Doctor wasn't sure if it was a cyst or not but she put me on a trial of Loestrin to see if it helps with ovulation pain and painful periods. First week was a bit hard, lots of head aches and dizziness. Second week I dealt with mood changes, nausea, and cramping.. Actually started spotting which lasted seven days. Third week was nausea and indigestion. My breasts definitely hurt and have swelled up and so has my stomach, mainly the lower portion and it makes me feel bad about myself even though my weight is the same. But so far so good, almost done with my first pack. Side effects aren't crippling. Hope it stays this way"

November 27, 2016

Exforge

high blood pressure

"Exforge worked well for me in controlling my blood pressure. On Exforge my blood pressure would be ideal, 125/75. The main problem I had was fatigue and reduced energy. I'm a serious cyclist and know that Exforge suppressed my physical strength. It appears it's the amlodipine component that does it. Trying Azor now."

December 2, 2011

Depo-Provera

birth control

"I've been on Depo for two years. 1st year was rocky with the spotting and mood swings. 2nd year was great. Still not pregnant, no more side effects. I take my vitamin C and D. I've gained 3-5lbs, no difference. I've tried the pill and patch and hated them equally for different reason. I would hate to have to switch birth control. I love 4 shots and no babies. Its great for me. Good luck with your experience."

May 24, 2013

Orsythia

birth control

"After these reviews,I understand one thing-all body is different. I am 27,taking orsythia for 1 year and before I took other pills. All of them have the same symptoms. About gain weight-girls you just have to control yourself during taking pills,do sport,eat the same portion of food(not double), have wonderfull relationships and life is wonderfull!!! Moodiness etc... it is not because of pills,it is because of ur thoughts. We use to think that someone or something is guilty in our problems. Boolshet"

October 19, 2013

Lidocaine

pain

"I tried using the over the counter 4% lidocaine and had some relief. I talked to a pharmacist who said that the Mylan should give about 25% more relief. I tried it-purchased 30-5% pads that cost about $.30 more than the over the counter per patch. The Mylan are inflexible and I have to tape them on. I will not buy more. I may talk to my doctor about just using the over the counter and adding a little more lidocaine cream. My recommendation is that customers should not waste their money on these. I also read that the Mylan company is registered in the Netherlands with its main office in the U.S. So, this is a company that can well afford to create an effective product since they obviously do not pay much in U.S. taxes-SHAME"

December 24, 2016

Flagyl

bacterial infection

"After suffering for 2 weeks, I went to my GYN and was diagnosed with a bacterial infection. She prescribed Flagyl. And even though it tastes awful, I have found it to be quite effective. I am on my last day and even though I still have some slight symptoms, I feel much better. I took my doses with milk to lessen the nausea and used an oatmeal wash and miconazole nitrate cream for the itching. Both have helped a lot in getting me through this awful infection. Even with the bad taste and the side effects, I would definitely use this medication again, although I hope never to have this infection again."

March 29, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I have been on this pill for approximately 6 months now and I am pleased with it. It is the first pill that I have experienced and I am not pregnant yet thank goodness. I definitely do get a lot moodier when it's close to the end of my pack and I do occasionally have break through bleeding about half way through my pack but so far it has been fine. I will continue to use this until I get any other problems."

July 24, 2009

Levothyroxine

hashimoto's disease

"Suffering for years from all symptoms of hypothryroidism and mother has Hashimoto's. Finally doctor did thyroid tests. My thyroid peroxidase asb level was 170 but Free T4 and T3 within normal range. Doc prescribed 100mg Synthroid to start. Wow! In three days I could tell a difference. I rated Synthroid 8 of 10. Time will tell if I have side effects, but for the time being after one week on Synthroid I feel like a new person."

July 12, 2012

Mercaptopurine

crohn's disease, maintenance

"I've been on this medicine for 2 months. I feel, most days like I've been in a car accident. The pain is very difficult to handle. I ache like I have the flu. Thinking about not taking good it and take my chances. What could be worse?"

February 14, 2017

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"I'm a week from completing my 2nd pack of this birth control and so far, so good. My first two weeks I experienced slight nausea, nothing to stop my day. I did have recurrent headaches during that period as well however, they've diminished in occurrence. My first 'period' was extremely light. I only saw pale streaks upon wiping, nothing transferred to my liner. I have experienced a leap in my appetite so I've had to take more care in my eating habits. Overall, I'd recommend this pill to others. My effects have been minimal and I still feel like myself."

September 5, 2014

Venlafaxine

depression

"Went on Effexor Aug 2015 through Oct 2015, improved depression, however, did not really feel any joy either. Effexor helped with diet, appetite declined, which I was happy with, as it allowed me to lose weight. Effexor/Venlafaxine did cause me to get angry, and acquire a bad temper on occasion. The primary problem I had with effexor/venlafaxine though was that it caused terrible constipation. No matter how good my diet was, it didn't matter. I ate steamed vegetables and fruit, with occasional lean meats, cut out junk food. I took psyllium every day, added Miralax, and drank plenty of fluids. I had no choice but to come off the Venlafaxine, bowel movements came back about 5-6 days later. I did have minor withdrawal with dizziness."

April 9, 2016

Levonorgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I was put on mirena 9 months ago to help with my heavy periods and thickened womb lining. I found the insertion proceedure very distressing and painful. Psychologically, I was a bit messed up for a few days because it felt like I had something alien inside me and was terrified that it would move position and damage me. My periods are a lot lighter, but they drag in for longer. I never know when I'm going to get one, but the current cycle is about 20 days. Because about 10 days of that is bleeding, I don't get much of a break. I'm unhappy with mirena but I worry about the alternative. I do t want ablation or hysterectomy, so is it besfor me just to put up and shut up?"

July 6, 2016

Yasmin

acne

"I had prescribed yasmin to help with cystic acne and hirtuism as I was told I had pcos. It was great at first I lost about 4/5 lbs my skin started to clear (no crazy initial breakout, phew!) Mood improved, sex drive improved, I was travelling in Oz and eating rubbish but I literally started piling on the pounds, I spent most of my time in Oz feeling bloated, heavy and self concious. After that I started to exercise and eat clean for weeks but could not loose a lb. So I quit after 7 months on it. Put on another 5 lbs! After a long 3 months off yasmine and 7 weeks in between periods I started to loose weight! Skin stayed clear with use of epiduo (recommend) 5 months off and my periods are back to normal and still loosing. Wasn't worth it at all. "

August 7, 2015

Seroquel

bipolar disorde

"I've had bad reactions to every mood stabilizer I've tried, but this was truly the scariest. I had to withdraw from college because I was sleeping constantly, crying for 8 hours at a time, and hallucinating. I eventually became suicidal and landed myself in the hospital for 2 weeks. I know that everyone reacts differently and finding the bipolar cocktail is a painful trial and error process, but if you have this experience, I wanted you to know you are not alone."

December 9, 2011

Depo-Provera

abnormal uterine bleeding

"The reason I decided for getting this shot was to stop my periods because they are extremely heavy and I get such painful cramps I can't walk or eat for days. I got my first shot October 15, 2015 and the first month was awesome! It stopped my period the same day and I had no weight gain, no spotting, NOTHING. Then November rolled around and I started to get very light, super bright pink spotting on the occasion but didn't think much of it. That was until a little over a week later when the bleeding got worse and HAS NOT STOPPED SINCE! It has become a full on period every single day for 2 months straight. I called the local clinic and they said there is nothing they can do to help stop the bleeding. I am annoyed that I wasted my money on this"

January 11, 2016

Viibryd

depression

"Superb...suffered major anxiety which turned to depression. Was in a terrible downward spiral...doctor put me on Viibryd, and it started to work after about 3 days. No side effects at all, other than some minor gastrointestinal issues at the beginning."

November 9, 2012

Tylenol with Codeine #3

pain

"Had dental work done and my dentist had me on these. I had to take 2 at a time just to take the edge off, was not happy. Had to add other types of medicines for relief. "

March 27, 2012

Sronyx

birth control

"The only good thing I can say about this pill is that I haven't gotten pregnant on it. My acne has gotten three times worse. Off the pill, I usually got one or two cysts around the time of my period, which was annoying but manageable. Ever since taking Sronyx, I get one or two new cysts almost daily. My mood swings are insane. My period comes at the same time every month, which I would thank Sronyx for if it didn't make me start bleeding two weeks before my period every month (so I essentially have been bleeding for two and a half weeks every month on this pill). I've heard that breakthrough bleeding can be common within the first three cycles of starting a new pill...if it continues after this cycle (my fourth) I'll definitely switch BC."

July 30, 2015

Nucynta

pain

"I am taking 100 MG for break through pain. This is to relieve pain from diabetic neuropathy. It has helped me with some of the big problems. I am taking Cymbalta and that may be helping me not have some of the problems others are having. The Nucynta in my case takes the edge off and sometimes quietens the pain. My pain doctor had to write a prescription and a note to the insurance company."

November 14, 2011

Nucynta

pain

"After taking second pill had to go to E.R. I couldn't control my emotions I broke down balling like a baby no reason why just uncontrollable need to cry. Never had these side effects with opiate pain relievers. "

March 2, 2014

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"Had sex when ovulating, took Plan N One-Step 2 hours later. 2 weeks after got period. I didn't have any side effects whatsoever from the pill. Just relax and wait, it will work!"

August 16, 2013

Duloxetine

chronic pain

"Have had pain all my life, some is from fibromyalgia. Cymbalta worked well for pain such as the electrical zapping sensations. However, it is much too expensive and was not very effective for anxiety or depression."

October 18, 2015

Topiramate

migraine prevention

"I was on Topamax for over 15 yrs and am finally coming off of it. It seemed like a miracle drug for the first few years but soon started having major side effects. I've had kidney stones every two years, no memory, major hair loss, tingling in feet and hands and other minor side effects.I wish it hadn't taken me so long to realize that the benefit of less migraines was not worth all of the side effects of topamax. Please think twice before taking this med. This med cost me $187 when first started because they didn't have a generic but since They have generic now it cost me less than $2.00!!!"

February 26, 2016

Humulin R U-500 (Concentrated)

diabetes, type 1

"My Diabetes has never been in such good control ever since I started using Humulin R U-500 Insulin. I recently got an insulin pump and this is the insulin that was used. The insurance I have now will not cover any insulin so I had to stop taking Humulin R U-500 due to the fact I cannot afford the out of pocket costs. I am a hard working woman with a good job but because I am not at the poverty level I am unable to get assistance with paying for this insulin. I have been off of this insulin for 2 days and my blood sugars are rising 250-500. I need this insulin and I need help in order to be able to start using it again."

April 14, 2016

Suboxone

opiate dependence

"Been on pills 2 years the complete rat race of another pill and my days and weeks had to be planned accordingly to my stock of pills. You know the drill. Finally I decided I'm not going to live like this anymore. Jail, death or suboxone - I chose suboxone. I waited the required time, I actually waited longer about 38 hours the first 15 min withdrawal gone I was actually very disappointed I thought I would feel a lot better. But after an hour and then 2 hours I felt like I had never had a pain pill in my life. It was the real me again I felt totally normal!!!! WOW I could think clearly and had a great outlook on life If you are considering this drug DO IT!!! It's legal and you will begin to get your life back DO IT!!!!!"

May 21, 2015

Copper

birth control

"I was on the pill for 5+ yrs with no issues until Jan 2016 when I was diagnosed with blood clots in both lungs. Bye bye estrogen birth control. My Dr at the time told me that Paragard was my *only* option. It was inserted in May 2016 - probably the most painful experience of my life. Severe cramping during/following the insertion but the next morning I woke up feeling great, no pain. But that was the end of the good times with Paragard. I began bleeding all day everyday for the next 6 months. It was like the heaviest day of my period every day + cramps, headaches, stomach pains, etc. Ruined most of my panties & barely had sex because it was so bad. Finally went to PP in Nov 16 and they removed it. I have Liletta now & love it so far."

December 18, 2016

Paxil

obsessive compulsive disorde

"I took Paxil for 5 years. I have been off Paxil now for 7 years, and ...I suffer from OCD and panic attacks. I am 49 years old and have suffered since childhood with my "issues". I won't go into great detail.I do not take medicine, but I was in VERY bad shape when I started on Paxil. Within a few days, I slept, stopped washing my feet, counting things, and those obsessive thoughts were gone.THANK GOD. I did gain weight, and my family described me as being an emtional zombie. I chose to discontinue taking Paxil on my own, which was a bad idea. NEVER. I say NEVER do that. I am lucky that I am still alive. If you choose to quit taking it please do that only under the care of your physician. Today I am not cured, but I am happy and living norm"

August 3, 2016

Tramadol

pain

"Very mild pain relief. Can't believe it's a Class 3 medicine. The relief is not the same as other pain relievers. Sometimes it does nothing to relieve pain. However, each person reacts differently to pain relievers. It seems I have a high tolerance level."

February 7, 2015

Concerta

adhd

"My son was taking the 54mg for 8yrs when all of a sudden he started to get severely depressed and thoughts of hurting himself. He was immediately taken off the Concerta. I had read about the side effects but it seem to be a small percentage of children getting this. Make sure you read ALL side effects and the long term usage on how it will effect your child."

February 25, 2008

Implanon

birth control

"I absolutely love this form of birth control. It is so easy and I've had pretty much no side effects. I haven't had any periods in the 2 years I've been on it, and only the rare light spotting (maybe 5-6 days in 2 years). Will be going in to have another one placed shortly. Highly recommend."

July 9, 2015

Citalopram

anxiety and stress

"I personally think celexa worked very well for me. I got on it due to a lot of anxiety in college and I started to have panic attacks but then realized it helped with some depression as well. I was very foggy for the first 2 weeks and didn't feel like myself but stuck it out and it worked great for 3 months! I just got bumped up to 20mg because it seems to be wearing off but so far so great! stick with it."

August 6, 2015

Skyla

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"Never pregnant,28,retroverted small (6cm) uterus. My regular Period = severe cramping,vomiting,heavy bleeding,miss work. Skyla recommended to decrease cramping w/ low hormone side effect risk. Negative past experience with other hormonal BCs (nuvaring:extreme fatigue,combo pills:visual migraines,POPs:super depressed & anxious). Insertion was extremely painful but quick. Barely noticeable cramps for 2 days, pain-free after (but vag dryness). After 1 wk, started having excruciating pain caused by laying/sitting(back,stomach,pelvic,upper thigh cramps that woke me from sleep every 3-4 hours,lasting several hours);600mg ibuprofen no help, slow walking did. 4 Days of this,removed (mild pain & quick). Relief was immediate. PPGyno said this was a first in her experience"

December 16, 2015

Nexplanon

birth control

"I have had nexplanon for almost a year and it is effective in one way but I have had so many problems not having a cycle or two months of a cycle. Emotional moods to laughing to crying to smiling to being depressed."

June 4, 2015

Venlafaxine

major depressive disorde

"I give this a 7 because it does work. BUT be very cautious of the side effects. I was on it for 2 years, first started on the regular dose, then switched to extended release as the medicine would "wear off" throughout the day. While it helped tremendously with my depression and anxiety (it was almost non-existent) the side effects alone were debilitating. I gained 20 pounds, would fall asleep midday (we're talking I had to pry my eyes open to keep from passing out in the middle of a conversation), I was tired ALL DAY. I sweat PROFUSELY and the dizziness I experienced from missing a dose by only a few minutes, plus the heart palpitations were enough for me to stop. "

May 13, 2014

EpiCeram

dry skin

"I have been suffering pain/irritation/distraction where my eyeglasses touch my face for over a decade. Since I also have very severe dry eye syndrome, so my treatments have always focused on my eyes, out of desperation, I tried to treat my skin conditions instead since last year and tried different skin creams, including those with steroids, then came to Epiceram in May 2017. I have been using Epiceram since May, and my conditions have been improving every day, even though very slowly, understandably considering how bad and long my conditions are. I test my improvements by put my eyeglasses on and feel the level of pain and irritation under the nosepads, and Finally, yesterday, I began to wear glasses again...Amazing stuff"

October 1, 2017

Maxidone

pain

"I used the medication and was doing better than I had been in years, then suddenly I was switched off of it due to the new law and haven't been able to be put back on it since. Don't understand why. I was told it was taken off the market."

March 1, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I have been taking his medicine for about a month and a half. It honestly has worked great. My period was lighter, although it was a little longer. My acne has been clearing up. Also my sex drive never went down so that's awesome. When I first stared taking it I had the same feeling of morning sickness. But it went away and hasn't come back. At times I will get tender breasts. Also I don't have mood swings or cry a lot like other people say they do. I am the same as I always have been. Overall I would say that this is a great medication and highly recommend for you to try!"

February 11, 2016

Melatonin

insomnia

"It actually really works great for me. I go to sleep and stay asleep taking 3mg at bedtime. I am using the kind that dissolves on your tongue. My tongue is feeling kind of burned. Anyone else having that problem??"

March 10, 2017

BuSpar

anxiety

"I'm on a very low dose -- 5mg/day -- but have had success until recently. I have never had any side effects or ever felt "drugged". It just reduced my anxiety and tendency toward agoraphobia. Recently the agoraphobia has been winning so I have contacted my Doctor to either raise my dose or try a different medication. I just can't get myself out the door; it's like walking to the end of a high diving board. Stress and panic increases as I get to the end, then the horrible fall like I'm having a heart attack. Finally floating in the water I am actually fine, and even enjoy myself. "

September 28, 2010

Sofosbuvir / velpatasvir

hepatitis c

"No major side effects after 3 weeks. Some extra gas to deal with. Sleeping great and more energy so I hope it's working. I will soon have lab work at 4 weeks. Diagnosed 11/2016. Type 2B."

March 26, 2017

Azithromycin

upper respiratory tract infection

"I am on day 4 of the 5 day treatment and I the only thing that is happening is that I'm getting more sick by the day. I went back to the Dr. on day 3 and said that it was getting worse (can barely swallow my own saliva) and he said that it takes the full 5 days, maybe even 6, to work. This is definitely NOT the antibiotic for me. Just wanted to share in case someone else is getting this run-around. I have to get some different antibiotics because apparently I am 100% immune to this kind."

May 22, 2015

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"I have been on many antidepressants for depression and anxiety. I have suffered with this for years, and I just started Pristiq today. Already I feel like I am more awake and can concentrate better. I am on 50 mg extended release tablets. I hope that it helps me more in the days to come to feel even better. So far it seems to have helped even though I just took it today!"

April 22, 2010

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

menstrual disorders

"Took this med for one full month and half of another and stopped using it. Headaches daily: pain at top of my head and down my neck, mood swings and anxiety like never before. Unable to lose weight. Just didnt like how it made me feel. Period was not as heavy was only benefit. Ill suffer 4 days of heavy period to never feel like this again."

August 12, 2016

Brimonidine

rosacea

"I was prescribed mivaso from my dermatologist for rosacea, I suffer from flushing / red face - especially my cheeks. I applied it at night to see how it worked and I was very impressed!! All the redness had disappeared. I continued to use it every day for about a week (only a little bit in the morning before I did my make up) I thought it was a miracle cream, every now and then I would have hot cheeks and redness but I put that down to my rosacea and being flared up by something like coffee.......But then I started having rebound flushing, my face felt like it was on fire, my cheeks were red/purple it was hard to work or function in life. I had never experienced burning and flushing like that before. Stay away from this product!!!"

May 24, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I've used Aviane for about 5 months now. I switched from Tri cyclen lo (great skin, bigger boobs BUT cramps) to Avaine because my cramps were so bad. My cramps did disappear, I did not gain weight & had an increase in sex drive, however, my skin got terrible! So bad that I'm thinking about going back on Tri Cyclen Lo and dealing with cramps, OR switching to Yaz, which my gyno recommended! Every birth control effects everyone differently so, reading reviews may not tell you how it will affect you. I'd say ask your doctor and try what ever they offer out!"

January 19, 2010

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"PLEASE TAKE MY ADVICE!!! I started on Minastrin 24fe in February of 2016 because my fiance and I were going to be getting married in April 2016. We both were virgins and I had never been on a contraceptive before but we both wanted to wait a while to have kids in our marriage. Well at first things didn't seem too bad. However I started noticing acne breakout and I was surprised at how I waa easy to cry...however I thought it was due to wedding planning and not birth control. However, after a month and a half into our marriage...about month ago, I started developing extreme mood swings, depression, weird thoughts I couldn't seem to cope with, suicidal thoughts, emotional about everything, losing feeling for my husband (who believe me I adore and love so very much), 15 to 17 pound weight gain, panic attacks, depression, anxiety, fatigue, swollennes in my legs and feet, and even one of my big toes started to go numb. I even started thinking the worse things about my husband and losing loss of of feeling for him. I was scared to death! I was usually full of life and happy and carefree and a very energetic and outgoing young woman who loved her husband and her life! I was always active and tried to be health conscious. My husband has been extremely gracious and patient through all of this and believe me you do not want to start your marriage out like this!!! So he and I decided to stop the pill about 2 weeks ago (mid if June 2016). My acne has cleared, my swolleness has gone down and physically I am feeling better each day. My emotional swings are slowly lessening and I haven't had any panic attacks lately. I am still struggling but each day I feel mire myself and getting back to the real me. SO PLEASE TAKE MY ADVICE FOR YOUR SAKE AND THE SAKE OF THOSE YOU LOVE AROUND YOU!!! Stay away from this pill! These hormones are synthetic and fake and they aren't natural for our bodies. It may work gor some people but it is not worth the risk of going through what I have to see if it will work for you as well."

July 7, 2016

Olodaterol / tiotropium

copd

"Wonderful. First couple times it sorta wore off what I thought was too soon but that was my delivery that was wrong. After I got the hang of it works great. Easiest my day has been in a long time. Went to the store and didn't even carry my O2 with me and that's a big change for me because I am so Afraid not to have my 02 handy."

January 31, 2016

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"This new Pristiq has worked wonders for me. I have tried practically every anti-depressant medication out there. I have bipolar 2 disorder, and most of the time, taking an anti-depressant alone without a mood stabilizer always set off severe mania. That has not been the case with Pristiq. Not only do I feel a million times better in every way, this drug has really decreased my appetite and I have definitely lost at least 10- 15 pounds since I started taking it about 7 weeks ago. I also take a little bit of Xanax to better manage my anxiety. However, that only enhances the already great results that I have experienced with Pristiq."

November 30, 2008

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

abnormal uterine bleeding

"This birth control is awesome as far as its effectiveness with preventing unplanned pregnancy and increasing your bra cup size! The only draw back I would say is that the pill had me bleeding constantly. It wasn't light spot bleeding but full cycle bleeding maybe 80% of the time for the first 2 months on the pill. Other than the bleeding the pill is great with no other side effects."

October 25, 2012

Pramipexole

restless legs syndrome

"It does work, but the side effects can be damaging. After a year of being on the medication I became a compulsive gambler ( one of the side effects). I became suicidal at one point. Spent some time in a hospital, where we discovered the root of my problem was mirapex."

June 16, 2016

Bactrim

urinary tract infection

"I was prescribed Bactrim DS 2x a day for 10 days to clear a urinary tract infection. I was having nausea, acid reflux and intestinal/digestive issues that felt like irritable bowel syndrome or Stomach Flu by the 3rd day. After the 5th day I decided to stop taking it and the infection is gone along with all side effects. I am glad I decided to stop taking it, it seems Bactrim DS 2x a day was a bit too much for me."

July 28, 2013

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"It helped me and my dad. I smoked for 28 years, my dad smoked for 40 years. I still get the craving to light one up but have not ...I haven't smoked for about 6 months. My wife and kids are happy I stopped smoking. I don't smell like an ashtray and I am happy about that."

September 30, 2011

Lexapro

depression

"Extremely effective with no side effects other than drowsiness for first three days. Generic brands result in withdrawal symptoms- no idea why. Cannot miss more than one dose even on proper Lexapro or withdrawal symptoms occur."

July 20, 2013

Medroxyprogesterone

birth control

"I took this three times in my life so far (22-24yrs, 25-26, 35-) and it has been the best for me. I discontinued due to concern for bone density/trying to get pregnant but was careful to excercise/eat well/supplement w D and calcium. I did not gain weight or have bone loss. I tried many pill types, combo/mono and triphasic, and was violently ill and threw up bile on the hour on any pill containing estrogen. had depression, swollen breasts and skin darkening on the progesterone only pill, and heartburn and vomiting on all pills. I feel normal on this, if anything, I possibly lost weight. thank goodness because it is way better than worrying about an IUD....cramping and perforation and all that."

January 9, 2016

Paxil

panic disorde

"I started taking Paxil about 2 months ago and it have saved my life. However the first two weeks of taking it was hell. When you first start taking it, your serotonin dips slightly because the drug is trying to adjust to your system. I suffer from a panic disorder and my anxiety was so bad that i had several extreme panic attacks where I have had to call up an ambulance. This happened 3 or 4 times during these weeks and one happened whilst I was driving on the dual carriageway. However these weeks are worth it, i can't even remember how to have a panic attack and my self confidence is as high as it's ever been."

May 11, 2016

Nexplanon

birth control

"I have had this birth control for over a year now, and for the most part I love it. Very effective and I never get a "real" period anymore. What I mean by that is whilst I still bleed it's not like anything I've experienced before. I will only bleed every 3-6 months, but it's only spotting. And this spotting lasts for about a month straight. I hate how long it lasts, but at the same time, I'd rather choose that over a full week of heavy bleeding. I've had a long history of depression and anxiety, but this medicine in no way affected that. I did have a problem with some acne around the one year mark, but other than that it has never given me any problems. Overall my experience has been positive. I have and will continue to recommend this."

March 29, 2017

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"I've been disabled for 3 years I am on pain medication. I don't really eat more then one meal a day Dr was aware of my medication and had Barium CT prior so it showed some stool which I guess is normal he didn't seem concerned when ordering the endo/colonoscopy suprep . I had to have fluids the day of starting the prep I even started an hour early taste almost wanted to vomit , I used candy, juice you name it ...about 45 mins in it started. I'm doing the endoscopy for my pain in abdomen but figured with family history would do colonoscopy. 4 hrs later second dose was even harder to get down was going all night. Still was unable to do the colonoscopy now I'm home with constant diarrhea. Never again . The thought of that drink makes me gag"

October 10, 2017

Ketorolac

pain

"I was prescribed Sprix for kidney stone pain. The first time I used it burned my nasal passage for about 3 minutes. Just when I thought the horror was over it started to run down the back of my throat and the burn and taste made me gag and nearly vomit. The pain I was experiencing from the kidney stone was pretty severe so the Sprix was not enough to relieve it. "

October 25, 2011

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I had Implanon inserted in May 2009. The procedure was quick and painless. The only difficulty at that time was finding a practitioner trained in the insertion method. The first two years on Implanon were wonderful, no periods, cramping, or other symptoms. Very worry free and effective. Starting the 3rd year-when the dosage is decreased, I began having my period every other week for nearly 6 months now. They are not light or spotty but full periods with all the symptoms. I'm now deciding to remove Implanon early because of this. "

November 8, 2011

Hyaluronan

osteoarthritis

"I had meniscus tears in both knees almost 20 years ago. I've had knee pain ever since. I had the series of injections about two months ago and my knees felt great for about five weeks. I don't know if it's wearing thin or what, but now I've got more pain than I ever had before the injections and the pain is nearly 24/7. Makes me feel like there's some kind of scam involved, like they know that when it wears off it will be worse due to getting used to less pain for a short time. I do NOT recommend it."

January 17, 2014

Hydromorphone

pain

"Went to the ER with severe back spasms. I can handle pain pretty well, but these spasms were horrendous. I have chronic spine and hip pain, but this was much worse than normal. After the Toradol Shot and the Valium weren't working, they finally gave me the Dilaudid shot. Only took about 10 minutes and I was pain free. Of course, I only had the shot and nothing else to tide me over until the chiropractor, but it was very good stuff."

April 10, 2015

Benzonatate

cough

"My doctor said the pearls did not work for her but other people said they work great. I tried them and in 20 min my cough was gone!! I see they don't work for everyone but they worked for me!"

February 17, 2017

Chantix

smoking cessation

"I am on day 7, My husband and I are on it together. He smokes two packs a day I smoke just under one. We are having trouble falling and staying asleep at night, hope this will stop. Thinking about maybe taking the 2nd pill earlier maybe around dinner. The nausea is bad for the both of us, but is worth every side effect if it means we will be non-smokers. The Phentermine helps me with the energy in the morning and hopefully I won't gain weight. The only odd thing I am finding is that I have to eat good because when I try to eat junk food or fast food I get sick. Hoping it gets better."

October 10, 2010

Ambien

insomnia

"I have severe insomnia. My therapist prescribed me 10 mg Ambien as a short term solution. I was so amazed and excited to SLEEP! Within 20 minutes, I just fell asleep and it was so wonderful. She had warned me of sleepwalking. But I told her "that was impossible because I had never done that in my 65 years of live"! In my 5th week of taking Ambient, I woke up with the taste of blood in my mouth, a loose tooth, a skinned knee, and bruised shoulder. Yes, I had walked in my sleep, sat in a chair and fell out of it face first. Luckily, one of my granddaughter's was spending the night and witnessed the incident. So, if you are naive like me and think it cannot happen to you, please think about it. Good luck "

November 9, 2016

Quetiapine

bipolar disorde

"OK, it's only early days, day 4 to be exact on 50mg morning and night. It's amazing! After reading all the horror stories of the tranquilliser effects, zombie like states+cravings. Its an understatement when I said I was petrified what effect this would have on me. First day within an hour of taking it, I slept for six hours woke up feeling fine, refreshed even. Then dosed up in the evening at 9, again, asleep by 11, slept like a baby. 7am Woke feeling energised, lighter, happier. No drowsiness or brain fuzz! I feel so much more positive about life in general. I feel so blissfully normal! Day 4 still napping within 4 hrs of dose for 2 hrs max but I could push through it. And still sleeping all night!"

March 12, 2016

Acamprosate

alcohol dependence

"Campral worked as prescribed for me, it gives me relief from the cravings, I didn't feel it was working until I realised that for the first time in years I had reached two weeks with out a drink, the habitual side of drinking is powerful and every time I was triggered it felt on par with a craving. My advice, keep with the Campral even if you feel its not working, give it time, let it do its thing, it will alleviate the cravings which will give you some breathing space to work on the habit itself, my synopsis, Campral will help with half the battle the rest needs counselling, will power and time. Side effects minimal for me, Campral is an excellent tool to stay on the road to recovery, one in my opinion not recommended enough."

February 18, 2017

Plan B

emergency contraception

"I took plan B within a few hours of a condom breaking. No side effects at all. Not even the slightest cramping. I did go poo 4 times in the first 3 hours after taking it which is unusual for me but may have been a coincidence."

September 2, 2013

Escitalopram

anxiety

"I have dealt with both anxiety and depression the majority of my adult career. I was previously on Prozac 10mg, and had a dosage increase to 20mg but I experienced no significant change and could not stay consistent with the medication. After discontinuing the Prozac, I felt I could deal with my Anxiety without medication. Boy was I wrong.. symptoms got worse.. -uncontrollable crying -dry heaving - no interest in doing anything -tired all of the time I finally got evaluated by my provider, and they prescribed Lexapro 10mg This is only my second day on the medication, and anxiety is at a low. However, I am feeling very Nauseous I normally have a beer or two, and I have no interest in drinking alcohol Is this normal?"

October 15, 2017