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Bupropion

ADHD

"Well, not sure if everyone follows the take on ADHD 7-types, but my girlfriend pretty much says that the traits for the "over-focused" type is me to a "T". Worrier, resistant to change, hyper-focused, impulsive, forgetful, etc. Doctor originally thought GAD - so treated with Effexor, Cipralex, Imipramine and then Cymbalta. Cymbalta made things so worse. Psychiatrist caught the ADHD and prescribed Wellbutrin. HUGE difference. I see it, friends see it...and my psych is really pleased with the change and turn-around. May not be for everyone..and give it several weeks if you try. Oh - some pluses...no impact on the libido (maybe even increased)...and a bit of appetite suppression (hey, two side-effects most could live with!)"

April 11, 2017

Metronidazole

Bacterial Vaginitis

"The medicine works but the side affect is kind of horrible. The first 3-4 days are fine for me, then I forgot and took a mixed drink with alcohol. I drank half of the glass and felt so sick (headache, dizzy, hot, etc.). Luckily everything was gone in the next day. So be careful about this. After that I started to notice the taste, it's weird and annoying. It made me want to eat constantly as I couldn't stand the after taste of the medicine in my mouth. I also felt dizzy sometimes, not sure because of the medicine. I'm done for today. 1 tablet left but I think it's enough. Anyway it works. I wonder if they have something else with less side effect!"

October 14, 2015

Levonorgestrel

Emergency Contraception

"I took plan B a little over 24 hours after un-protected sex. For some reason, I was dumb and didn't think about the possible consequences of not being on birth control, not using a condom, and possibly ovulating. I got my period about a week after I took the pill. It was a really weird period, with dark blood, and eventually more bleeding than I usually have (with clotting). Right after I took the pill, I had cramps which I freaked out about, only realizing later that my body was getting ready for a period. I was nervous that it wouldn't work, but getting my period a week later was 100% of the reassurance I needed. Worth the money- my only regret was not taking the pill sooner."

June 23, 2015

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

"I've had this birth control for over a month now and I love it. I bled for about four more days after insertion and haven't had a period yet. Or spotting. The doctor told me if I had prolonged bleeding that I could go to him, get some pills and the bleeding would stop. Most girls are too embarrassed about doing that. But there is something to stop the excessive bleeding."

September 19, 2012

Tegretol

Dystonia

"Found it ineffective for facial spasms. Patients must get liver function tests while they are on this medicine. I believe other dystonia sufferers have had some relief with this but I was not one of them."

December 4, 2011

Quetiapine

Bipolar Disorde

"I have bipolar II. It took until I was 41 years old before I found quetiapine. I am far more stable on this medicine than anything else I've tried. The only side effect is extreme drowsiness which kicks in 45 minutes after taking my medicines, and makes it tough to function the next morning! If that's the trade off for profound depression or uncontrollable candy coloured highs, I'll take it."

June 16, 2013

Glatiramer

Multiple Sclerosis

"Copaxone for me was very harsh. Before switching I ended up with almost all side effects."

January 1, 2014

Mesalamine

Crohn's Disease

"Within one month of starting on Pentasa all my Crohn's symptoms have been completely in remission and have remained so going on 5 years now."

April 18, 2014

Lo Loestrin Fe

Birth Control

"I love this pill. Only been on it for 2 months and lost 3 pounds, my period is lighter and no cramps, only problem the pill is mad expensive with insurance and coupons brings it to $50. Without coupon and without insurance its $110. I wish they could drop the price."

November 17, 2011

Latisse

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"Lashes are much longer and fuller. No side effects."

January 15, 2012

Cyclobenzaprine

Migraine

"I had a terrible migraine and took 1/2 of a 5mg. It worked great. Yes, it knocked me out for about 12hrs but that was a small price to pay in order to get rid of the pain. It just works different for people. My boyfriend takes a 10mg for back spasms and he can barely tell he took one. He is a little under 200 lbs and I&#039;m about 140lbs. I do not take this medication on a regular basis. Maybe twice a month if that."

January 2, 2014

Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir

Hepatitis C

"So about this time last year, November. I started Harvoni and took it every day for approximately 90 day straight, if it was going to work I couldn&#039;t lag and didn&#039;t plan to either. I&#039;ve had hep-c since I was about 14 years old and my life depended on this drug working. So to make a long story short, a year later I&#039;m hep-c free, go to the gym daily and feel like a champ. I even ride my dirt bike at a local track with no issues at all. Thanks for giving my wife, 2 young children, and especially me, a longer happier life."

November 20, 2016

Oseltamivir

Influenza

"Had the flu for 3 days, then decided to go to the doctor, was prescribed Tamfilu, within 2 days, I was already feeling a lot better. Wished I would have went sooner, this medicine is great!"

January 28, 2015

Ziprasidone

Schizophrenia

"Took 80mg of geodon for 10 months. Severe weight loss, extreme loss appetite, moderate anxiety, talked out loud to myself alot, talking rapidly while not making sense, extreme happiness for no reason, jerked awake every night with no sleep for at least 24 hours, severe restlessness. Extreme energy. Severe weight loss almost died. Don&#039;t recommend."

April 8, 2016

Kombiglyze XR

Diabetes, Type 2

"I was taken off Invokamet and started Kombiglyze/metformin and my normal waking sugar has usually been a little high (140-180) but after being on this it&#039;s in the 200&#039;s and 300&#039;s waking and stays high most of the day (even with small doses of humalog). It&#039;s been crazy and am looking at changing to something different now :/"

July 6, 2017

Naproxen

Sciatica

"Unbelievable! After suffering everyday with sciatica nerve pain, losing sleep, falling into depression, I tried one pill, Aleve. Nothing else I tried worked. Aleve did exactly what my body needed to get relief from pain and inflammation. I didn&#039;t want a narcotic, no. I will continue to take Aleve for a week to be sure that all traces of sciatica and inflammation are completely gone."

May 30, 2014

Denosumab

Osteoporosis

"Just had my second shot last month. No side effects at all."

November 4, 2014

Accutane

Acne

"This is a miracle medicine. It has gotten terrible publicity lately. I took it in 2004 with terrible and painful acne and have had clear skin ever since. Nothing else worked and I tried everything. The side effects are completely trumped by the effectiveness of the medicine."

June 14, 2011

Vilazodone

Depression

"Do not take this!! I&#039;ve only been on this for a month and gained ten pounds without even over eating. I also had a racing heart and couldn&#039;t breath. I&#039;ve been on at least fifteen different antidepressants and I have to say stay away from this please."

June 18, 2015

Minoxidil

Alopecia

"i am using this medicine since 1 week. I have watched, the time i am using it to my head 20 - 25 hairs are come out to my hand. is that happened with everyone whrn you all started using. This is my question."

September 18, 2016

Lexapro

Anxiety

"I was experiencing some awful symptoms such as chest pains, shortness of breath, and heart palpitations. Even though countless tests showed I was in great physical condition, I found it very hard to believe that such things could simply be caused by anxiety. I guess I&#039;m a believer now! I am on 10 mg Lexapro and the difference 2 months on this medicine has made is fantastic. When I once feared I would be crippled by these anxiety symptoms, now I can barely even remember them. I&#039;m feeling like &quot;me&quot; again. Side effects included digestive problems (went away after a week or so) and insomnia (countered by taking Lexapro in the morning). SO RELIEVED!"

November 18, 2012

Crestor

High Cholesterol

"Crestor did an excellent job for me. I am now taking Lipitor due to my insurance companys request."

September 23, 2008

Fluoxetine

Depression

"I&#039;ve tried a few antidepressents. Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Remeron... I&#039;ve been on Prozac for nearly three months. I was prescribed 20 mg a day for the first month and told the doctor I didn&#039;t notice anything. She still kept me on 20 mg a day for the second month. Still nothing, but drowsiness was a problem (gone now). I&#039;ve been on 30 mg a day for the past three weeks, and in the past week or so, I think something about me is different. I rarely have the suicidal thoughts I did before (I still do though). I&#039;m also normally really awkward, but now I feel natural when I say something, no shaky voice. Idk how to explain what I&#039;m feeling. The past week I&#039;ve been pretty nauseous though. I usually eat a LOT though so I don&#039;t mind it"

July 10, 2016

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

Bacterial Skin Infection

"Went to the hospital for a migraine - come to find my body was toxic and had an internal infection throughout. Doctor prescribed Bactrim and by itself with no aspirin it got rid of the headache. Apparently it does the job, does it well and does it fast for ME."

June 18, 2016

Bupropion

Depression

"Wellbutrin did not work for me; made me more depressed, joint pain, muscle pain and ringing in ears."

July 29, 2009

Enbrel

Ankylosing Spondylitis

"I am 47 having AS for 26 years. last 5 months have starting using Embrel, I can not describe the results... try it yourself... amazing"

March 15, 2017

Contrave

Obesity

"I never write reviews I was searching to see if it is ok I keep taking Contrave and found this site! I have lost 29 pounds in 13 months and have kept it off. I feel great and went down three sizes! After the first 5 days, felt loopy or slightly dizzy, I never had any side effects. I take one in the morning with protein (egg or shake) and follow my plan. You can&#039;t expect any pill to be a miracle maker. You also have to have will power. When someone puts a piece of chocolate in front of you and you eat it the pill won&#039;t work! You have to put time and energy into your plan. I feel Contrave takes away the urges. Watch your diet, eat well, be happy and this will work. It did for me! Feeling great and maintaining my weight loss."

August 8, 2016

Contrave

Obesity

"I have taken Contrace for a month now. The first week I saw decreased appetite but not so much after that. Went to my first month weigh in and lost 1 pound. My doctor wants me to stay on it for 3 months, I am game! Hope month 2 will be better!"

January 31, 2015

Bupropion

Depression

"So, I wanted to share this experience, for anyone thinking of trying the Mylan generic Bupropion. The first three days were really beneficial, the only side effects being a slight headache, muscle pain, and a bit of dizziness. I was happy, energetic, and socially enjoyable. Then around days 4-5 where I am now, I feel totally overwhelmed, angry and out of control. I have not experienced this before. My working memory is garbage, and I&#039;m a high functioning college student with a near photographic memory. This is the most terrifying part. Insomnia and vivid nightmares set in yesterday. I constantly feel like puking, I have no energy, I can&#039;t talk strait."

October 28, 2015

Linaclotide

Constipation, Chronic

"I have been taking this for a little over a month, and I am extremely happy. I have suffered from chronic constipation my entire life. Since on this medication, I have regular bowel movements and less cramping and bloating. It does make me drowsy, so I now take it before I go to bed. I take one at night and by the morning, I am able to go."

April 1, 2015

Toradol

Pain

"IV Excellent 5 Star***** Oral 3 Star ***"

September 20, 2015

Gabapentin

Neuropathic Pain

"Because of the opiate crisis, my doctor didn&#039;t feel comfortable giving me an opiate for pain in my back and shoulder from a nasty fall. But, she gave me this medication and the pain went away and I actually felt happy. A little dizzy but nothing too bad. I recommend this medication."

May 2, 2017

Tramadol

Vulvodynia

"I&#039;ve tried everything! 800mg Ibuprofen, Amitriptyline, Valium suppositories (oral form as well), and pretty much every narcotic.. Tramadol was the only one that gave me my life back. I wasn&#039;t able to function or complete daily activities before. I&#039;ve had Vulvodynia for 5 years, with no pain relief. This is my miracle drug! Just one 50mg dose can have me feeling NORMAL. 95% pain-free! I&#039;m praying that I can find a doctor to prescribe me this for vaginal pain/muscle spasms. I&#039;ve only tried 2 temporary scripts so far for &quot;as needed&quot; basis. It would mean the world to me to feel like myself again (forgot what that was like), just until I can find a way to heal my condition. My heart goes out to anyone suffering. Hang in there, there is hope.."

July 30, 2016

Oxybutynin

Overactive Bladde

"Oxytrol seems to be the best medication for me. I have only tried one other for the overactive bladder. However, this was the best medication due to the side effects, which were basically unnoticed."

March 4, 2008

Adalimumab

Plaque Psoriasis

"I was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis this year and was started on Humira shortly after the diagnosis..... I cannot be more pleased with any other medication! Within 2 months my skin was completely clear and itch free! No more redness or scaling... Humira is a miracle."

November 11, 2014

Fluoxetine

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorde

"Hi .. First of all I am a woman who didn&#039;t believe in any antidepressants ever! Then came the dreaded monster I call menopause (well for me it was tough) not all woman have it so BAD. Anyways I met with my Dr. and told her everything that I felt and she prescribe 20 of prozac. I came home saying to myself gee I cant take this - I heard so much negative things back in the 80&#039;s in high school ..? Then I said well its either giving it a try and hope for the best, or lose my Husband of 20 yrs and cry more.. So I took a pill that same afternoon and wow I can say it took about 3 weeks before major difference butI am thankful everyday and night as I am so much happier."

December 19, 2016

Letrozole

Breast Cance

"I have been on Femara for almost a year. At first I had nearly constant hot flashes/night sweats. Was started on Effexor with nearly immediate relief. Have had increasingly painful joint and muscle pain, especially in my knees. Nothing seems to be helping much with that and it has been a major detriment to my quality of life. Have recently added Magnesium, Fish Oil and Glucosamine/Chrondroitin to the Calcium and D3 I had been taking. Hopefully this will ease the joint stiffness and pain. I am 52 and some days feel 92. Still I am cancer free so far, so I will continue to take Femara."

February 9, 2013

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

"I have had the Implanon for about a month now. The insertion didn&#039;t hurt and it was free with my insurance. I have actually had an increase in my sex drive, and my migraine headaches (which I was getting at least once a week) have now greatly reduced. I have some light bleeding, but I was warned of this before I got it inserted, and your doctor will inform you of side effects before you get it so you can&#039;t really get angry when it happens. I am a busy person and I chose this birth control because it suits my life style. Overall I love it, and would highly recommend it to others."

December 6, 2010

Acetaminophen / oxycodone

Pain

"I think endocet are the best pain medicine I have been on pain medicine for 15 years I have 3 crushed disc in my back and they can&#039;t operate because I have a bad heart I was driving 400 miles round trip to get them that is how much I think they are much better than any other brand"

November 10, 2016

Flagyl

Bacterial Infection

"Works well but the taste is horrid."

May 28, 2014

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

Birth Control

"I was skeptical first trying it because I never had birth control before. I&#039;m 23 and a hypochondriac. My 1st month (Nov) I started taking it on 16th during my period , it lightend it by 3 days-- a week after, I spotted lightley for 2 weeks straight (nothing serious or worrisome). December I got my period on time, again it was light and short, and then january I didnt get my period but had really really light spotting for 1 day and my doc said that WAS my period. Basically I had NO other symptoms at all being on this pill, aside from a really sweet tooth craving chocolate and sweets which made me gain about 5-7 lbs. Other then that. THUMBS UP"

February 13, 2012

Macrobid

Bladder Infection

"Worked well for me"

March 31, 2009

Nilotinib

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

"I have been on Tasigna since August 2012. I hit remission pretty quick. As for the side effects I am always very tired, I can&#039;t work a full day, as a result I can only work part time now. I have a full body pin point red rash that won&#039;t go away, and feel sick quite often. Other then that the meds are great"

February 16, 2015

Loratadine

Urticaria

"I have been taking this medication for 10 years due to multiple allergies, I TAKE IT AT NIGHT AS IT CAN CAUSE DROWSINESS, ALTHOUGH PERSONALLY I HAVE NOT FOUND THIS TO BE A PROBLEM."

February 27, 2013

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

Birth Control

"I have been taking Aviane for about 3 years now. It is my first and only birth control I have ever taken. It is perfect, except for the side effects I get when I forget to take it. If I forget to take it one day, I have to double up on it the next day and that makes me sick and I throw up. Other than that, its great. No cramps, lighter periods. Highly recommended."

January 24, 2011

Accutane

Acne

"I will just say, I had a horrible acne.. And it didn&#039;t make it any better that I was super sensitive to fake hormones; birth control. I couldn&#039;t and still can&#039;t take it because I have a rare side effect to it that causes cystic acne.. I didn&#039;t figure this out until after the damage was done, unfortunately.. I was extremely desperate, because I tried everything known to mankind before birth control. I even tried 4 different antibiotics and only one worked, but I ended up relapsing before my year time frame was up. I was in a huge and not to mention horrible, predicament.. So, my last resort being Accutane- was the best decision I ever made. The only thing I will harshly complain about is around the fifth month I started having hair thinning."

September 9, 2016

Buspirone

Panic Disorde

"After taking this stuff I got really angry and after a couple weeks I started feeling worse. Remember it&#039;s different for everyone though and it might work for you."

December 6, 2015

Implanon

Birth Control

"I had it since Feb of 08. Love it I&#039;m already on my second one. No periods which I love and its pain free. You may spot once in a while but its really light."

August 20, 2012

Citalopram

Depression

"I had been on Wellbutrin, which worked great for me but my insurance would not cover the cost and my insurance does cover Celexa so my Dr. switched me to Celexa to see if it would work for me. The first 2 weeks I felt great! I had tons of energy and just felt really good. I did have some mild nausea but not something that I couldn&#039;t handle. After 2 weeks I started feeling extremly tired and went from sleeping 6-7 hours per night (the most I have ever slept at night) to sleeping 10 hours a night. I also feel really tired and just blah all day. I got to the point that I just feel numb and stopped caring about anything. Dishes and laundry piled up, don&#039;t care. Family needs dinner, don&#039;t care. Needless to say I will be switching meds!"

November 25, 2016

Venlafaxine

Anxiety

"Stay away from sharp objects!! 2 months on 37.5MG Effexor - feels like my attention is limited to a single train of thought. I can&#039;t do more than one thing at once without risking personal injury. Clumsily shredded myself bloody more than ever in my life while on this med. Doors and fridge cut my feet open because I literally cannot pay attention to the fridge door if I&#039;m looking at the contents of fridge or don&#039;t see screen door closing on me while carrying something in from outside. Haven&#039;t been cooking much but the one time I tried I burned green beans in the pan. It makes me sleep 16h/day. If I get up before 2pm I can&#039;t trust myself to drive. 2 close calls were enough. Social anxiety is worse than before. Only 37.5 MG!! Need a change"

September 3, 2016

Amitriptyline

Anxiety and Stress

"After taking only one 10mg pill I keep having panic attacks. Stay away!"

November 10, 2016

Viibryd

Depression

"No side effects. Relief of symptoms of depression was evident in the first week of taking this medication and are continuing. The medication is expensive ($200 for a month&#039;s supply), but a small price to pay for what it delivers."

August 18, 2011

Levofloxacin

Sinusitis

"This medicine does work very well to clear up the infection. I have taken it and had minimal side effects but other times like my most recent I had a lot of side effects, dizzy, insomnia, nerve pain. I have to stop taking it which is really too bad because no other antibiotic gets rid of a sinus infection faster than this."

June 15, 2013

Toradol

Pain

"It is the ONLY reason I am able to sit at this computer and type right now. 2 weeks ago I got a very very bad virus, was dehydrated &amp; had my 1st migraine at 32 years old. I can&#039;t even begin to tell you the pain I have felt over the past 2 weeks with it not letting up AT ALL. I have had blood work, spinal tap, ct scan, mri, numerous pain meds while I was in the hospital 3 different times over the past 2 weeks. My doctor&#039;s office gave me a shot of this 4 days ago and it was the ONLY relief I had felt. My doctor gave me the oral form this past Friday and my headache is starting to break. This may not work for everyone, but for me it has literally been a miracle! I wish I could take it more than 5 days, but hopefully my migraine will be gone!!"

September 6, 2015

Abilify

Schizoaffective Disorde

"I was recently diagnosed schizoaffective, at 30 years of age. I&#039;ve been on 30 different medications, ranging in all of the psychotropic med. spectrum. Abilify, at 10 mg., has stopped the; delusions, paranoia, depression and visuals. I am in full remission with the aid of paxil and remeron. Initially, abilify can cause some insomnia. Ask for a sleep aid. I used remeron for sleep. I highly recommend Abilify for schizoaffective disorder. 1 week should have results. 2 weeks peak plasma concentration. Peace"

November 9, 2015

ParaGard

Birth Control

"Not only was it extremely painful to put this thing in, I had it removed 7 years later (10 year copper Paraguard) and one of the top arms broke off and is stuck inside of me and will probably have to be removed. I am reading many stories about these breaking. Thank goodness I am done having children. If I were wanting to get pregnant I would be even more furious right now."

July 31, 2017

Seroquel

Bipolar Disorde

"Seroquel helped my paranoia and really kept me mentally stable, but I also was tired all the time, sometimes sleeping for 15 hours a day. I also gained 30 pounds within three months of being on Seroquel. I wouldn&#039;t recommend this medicine for anyone who does not wish to rapidly gain weight."

September 24, 2014

Citalopram

Depression

"I had been experiencing severe depression and anxiety for 3 months due to a relationship break-up and unemployment. Crying at least every other day. Deep sadness. Despair. Really hurting. Also had bad free-floating anxiety. Could feel it come over my body. Horrible feeling. Had no appetite(lost about 9 lbs over 3 months). Sleep maintainence trouble. Would fall asleep but couldnt stay asleep. Libido was gone. Went to Dr. Was prescribed cit. 20 mg daily. Within 1 week, crying stopped and sadness was gone. I mean, gone! By end of second week anxiety was gone. By 3rd week my appetite was back. Over the 4th week my sleep has improved. Side effects mild. If you can relate to these symptoms try this med. I thank God I did"

January 30, 2017

Suboxone

Opiate Dependence

"I know people keep saying how bad the suboxone withdrawal is, but it really isn&#039;t that bad in comparison to the harder opiates. Over my years of experience with this I have noticed that withdrawal symptoms are largely all in the head. I know people who have never had withdrawal symptoms simply by not thinking about it. I myself have been slowly tapering off of suboxone for about 8 months. I try to take it later and later in the day. Push yourself to wait another hour. Take a smaller amt and stay busy! Boredom will make you relapse! Exercise, take vitamins, eat healthy. It is a good idea to start doing these things before attempting to stop the suboxone."

January 19, 2009

Mucinex D

Cough and Nasal Congestion

"I was getting really sick but had to travel for work. My lungs hurt so badly I thought I was going to land myself in the ER. I got off a flight and grabbed some Mucinex at the airport and got to my hotel. I was having such a hard time breathing and was coughing so badly I hadn&#039;t slept in nights. I took the mucinex and slept all night long and woke up and got stuff out of my lungs and felt SO much better."

April 17, 2015

Dexlansoprazole

GERD

"I know some people of had terrible experiences with this medication I however have had phenomenal results. Within my GERD had greatly subsided. I&#039;m down to taking it every other day and I have had no problems whatsoever. I&#039;ve tried everything else and nothing else worked."

February 28, 2017

Doxycycline

Acne

"I have previously taken Doxycycline before at the age of 14 due to acne and I found it really effective for about one year, afterwards I went on a course of Roaccutane for 6 months and my skin was crystal clear. About one year ago my skin started to break out again. Really bad breakouts and in such noticeable places. I am 18 now and I have started on a course of Doxycycline again and this is my first week of treatment, I am already noticing results. I have had a few small breakouts but nothing like before. My skin is healing quicker and the redness is slowly going away. I expect to see better results around the one month stage but so far I am happy with my results."

March 28, 2014

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin

Acne

"It&#039;s expensive but it WORKS!! My insurance covers it so I basically had a risk free try. I&#039;ll definitely be refilling my prescription. I bought proactive. And after a month I was seeing the results I wanted so my doctor prescribed this. I use it at night as it can dry the face. I use Spectro to wash my face day and night. It helps with the dryness. But honestly, it&#039;s been a couple weeks and my present acne is already fading. I had maybe one zit come up and it isn&#039;t all nasty and it&#039;s shrinking. I highly recommend especially if you have an oil problem."

March 4, 2017

Belviq

Weight Loss

"Surprised at results so far. I travel and eat out often so I cannot prepare my meals very often. I have lost 15 lbs in 7 weeks which for me is unbelievable. I never felt better ever. I can&#039;t explain the burst of energy I feel. I know it doesn&#039;t affect metabolism and there is no increase in heart rate or blood pressure so that can&#039;t be it. With my hectic lifestyle, dieting has become so very easy. i have recommended this to my wife and friend!"

November 30, 2013

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 &amp; 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 &amp; quick). Relief was immediate. PPGyno said this was a first in her experience"

December 16, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

Birth Control

"Chateal is the first birth control pill I&#039;ve tried, the brand chosen for me by the clinic I went to. Everything seemed fairly normal and predictable within the first month. Then in the second month I began to experience side affects: lethargy/&quot;over-tiredness&quot;, and severe mood swings. I&#039;m already a very emotional person, so I quickly became overwhelmed (as did my poor boyfriend) and decided to quit before the end of the second month. In the days that followed I experienced an ordinary period and an improvement on my mood and energy level. Chateal kept me from getting pregnant, but I really couldn&#039;t handle the side affects. My advice would be to just listen to your body and be thorough when looking for the pill that&#039;s right for you"

April 1, 2015

Copper

Birth Control

"This so called birth control took away 4 years of my life I can never get back! I ended up with copper toxicity, my hair fell out in clumps, my periods were so heavy I couldn&#039;t even leave my house because I was severely eniemic...let&#039;s not mention the severe anxiety that again kept me a prisoner in my home. When I finally had the torture device removed it came out rusty and falling apart! I still suffer long term effects from it. It needs to be removed from the market ...nothing good comes from it!"

May 19, 2017

Naltrexone

Alcohol Dependence

"I have been drinking nightly for 2 years now to sleep and it became excessive. My psych prescribed this to me and I took the 1st dose last night per directions. It&#039;s 11am and I am jittery, can&#039;t focus, shaking and my muscles hurt. Didn&#039;t sleep a wink last night. Should I split the dose? Take a different time? I drank a beer to help me calm down but it tastes like crap. Thoughts?"

October 18, 2016

Xulane

Birth Control

"This is the third time I am submitting a review for Xulane. I was approaching 1 year using this patch, but discontinued it this past Friday. Over the past 6 months, I have had high blood pressure readings (extremely high). The only change I have made over the past year is switching from Ortho Evra to Xulane. My Doctor thinks this is causing my high blood pressure. Not only that, but I have been having headaches, which I never had prior to taking this patch. Not sure if anyone else has had an increase in blood pressure, since they started this patch? I hoped I was not the only one. Anyone else?"

February 6, 2017

Kyleena

Birth Control

"I&#039;m rating an 8 based on the insert. I took 800mg of ibuprofen an hour prior to insertion. It was painful- 5 on a 1-10 pain scale. This lasted for less than 30 seconds. After, it was an odd feeling-but nothing more than feeling like you have to poop. I was light headed for 3 minutes after. I ate crackers and drank water while sitting. I&#039;d advise eating before. I went in hungry and feel that is what made me light headed. I drove after and went to the market. The first hour after- I had the &quot;poop&quot; feeling, just awkward. It&#039;s been 3 hours now and I feel totally normal. For now, I&#039;d highly recommend. Different for everyone though- so take meds and don&#039;t make plans for the night. Relax! Will update soon."

June 8, 2017

Elavil

Insomnia

"I have really, really bad insomnia. I&#039;m up for 3 -4 days straight and after my doctor prescribed me a combination of zopiclone and amitriptyline I&#039;m able to sleep 4-5 hours but your body can become tolerant after a while meaning you may have to increase your dosage. I&#039;ve had to do this but what I&#039;ve started to do is try to keep really busy throughout the day and IF needed at night I&#039;ll take a smaller dose than prescribed to me or try to go a few days without it then take my regular dose. "

June 28, 2013

Endocet

Pain

"After having major oral surgery I was given this and I was skeptical about this medicine, I had never heard of it before but it really helped with the pain. I later found out it was the same as Percocet, which I was familiar with."

March 6, 2011

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

Birth Control

"Been on Junel fe 1/20 for about 3 months now and take mine at night before bed. first month I was slightly more moody, just in general( maybe still more edgy) . I really didn&#039;t like taking bc pills in the past, all the side effects didn&#039;t sit well with me but, I decided it was time to start taking them again so there&#039;s no worries. It&#039;s a pretty mild pill no major side effects for me. A few things happened for me. my first period on it was more brown than red blood but since then it&#039;s been okay. My sex drive before was at an all time high now that I&#039;ve been on these pills for 3 months it has definitely decreased some. Other than that everything has been good. I think if you can make it through the first month of a new pill you&#039;ll be good."

April 21, 2016

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

"Not sure if these side effects are all because of nexplanon, but I&#039;ve noticed the following after 1 and a half years of use: - I&#039;m in 11 months of chronic bloating (Dr says it&#039;s acute IBS?) - I gained 10% of my weight after having the same steady weight for 12 years - I sometimes feel my blood bubble around the upper arm where the nexplanon is placed. - ringing eardrums almost every day - my vision went from -1.0 to -2.5 in a year - less frequent (1/2 a week): nausea, chest pains, headache"

October 27, 2017

Sertraline

Generalized Anxiety Disorde

"I suffered from a major bout of anxiety in my sophomore year of high school and it made life very difficult, I grew agitated and jumpy and the summer between my sophomore year and junior year, I started taking zoloft after talking to my doctor and was clinically diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and major depression. After being on it for a while, I noticed that my depression was getting better, when combined with therapy, I also felt less anxious at school unless I was in large crowds. This medication has been a huge help but going off of it for extended lengths of time has lead to sudden and small panic attacks without cause."

July 14, 2016

Unisom SleepGels

Insomnia

"Tried this after my new Dr took me off of Ambien that I&#039;d been on for 3 1/2 years by a sleep Dr for my insomnia, I can stay wide awake for up to 48 hours &amp; then if I do fall asleep only get between 2-6 hours of sleep. New Dr thinks I&#039;m depressed BUT I&#039;m far from that &amp; keeps wanting to put me on depression medicine!! Called sleep Dr back in Iowa to tell new Dr here in Louisiana that I have insomnia which she did BUT new Dr doesn&#039;t believe sleep specialist!!"

December 20, 2015

Apri

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

"I got severe lower back pain very soon after starting this which continued the entire time I was taking it. Frequent (at least 3x a week) migraines, increased appetite and weight gain, and a mysterious breast lump"

January 27, 2015

Invokana

Diabetes, Type 2

"Within 12 days 100 mg brought my sugar down 40 pts. HOWEVER, it did a number on my blood pressure. I have excellent blood pressure, on the lower end of normal, and this dropped it down to the point I could barely function. Fatigue so bad I had to stop driving after 15 miles because I was falling asleep at the wheel. Going up the 3 flights of stairs to my apt felt like climbing Mt. Everest. Constant dizziness, wooziness, the floor felt like it was moving when I&#039;d bend down. Weird tunnel vision effect like what happens when you know you&#039;re gonna faint. It took 2 full days for all those side effects to clear after I quit taking it. I suffered 12 days thinking I&#039;d get used to it but it just kept getting worse. Beware low BP side effects with it"

June 21, 2016

Bupropion

Depression

"I was put on this medicine in 2011 due to severe anxiety that led to depression. My psych doc had combined Wellbutrin XL 300mg and Cymbalta 60mg. Within 6 months I was symptom free and back to normal. I stopped all medicines 12 months later. Then I went 2.5 years without meds. An anxiety attack this November started my relapse. Now I&#039;m back on the same combination, hoping for the same results as last time. Only this time I&#039;m staying on the meds for 2 years minimum."

January 12, 2015

Celexa

Anxiety and Stress

"Suicidal thoughts"

October 24, 2015

Naphazoline

Nasal Congestion

"It was recommended by my doctor because it is water instead of oil based. It did not irritate. Please bring it back."

January 13, 2014

Botox

Migraine Prevention

"Very excellent experience with relief from migraine upon wakening lasting up to thirteen days at a time. I have had no migraines after the botox started working three days after injections. I do have neck soreness which is lessening as the days go by. I am on my first round and will try it again in three months."

August 13, 2017

Depo-Provera

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"I got my first (and last) Depo shot about two and a half months ago. I&#039;ve had two periods since, but they come a week late, and last about a week and a half. I have terrible cramps and heavy bleeding. My periods are far worse on it than before. When I got my first shot, my doctor only told me that I would spot for the first few months and then my periods would eventually stop, and that the risk of blood clots is low (my mother passed away at 38 from a blood clot, potentially from the use of birth control). I wasn&#039;t informed of the side effects, and my doctor didn&#039;t take a pregnancy test before she gave it to me, like they&#039;re supposed to. "

October 25, 2011

Microgestin Fe 1 / 20

Birth Control

"I started taking this after being on lo loestrin fe for a year. I have incredibly painful periods and wanted some relief... However, after starting this birth control I have gained about 7-10 pounds and gone up a couple clothes sizes. NONE of my clothes fit and my breasts have gone up a cup size. On my small frame, the weight gain is significant!! It looks like I am 4 months pregnant, and considering I have been on this pill for 3 months and not gotten my period, I&#039;ve been freaking out. Pregnancy tests say I&#039;m all clear, but I am having all the negative pregnancy symptoms. I also have had decreased sex drive and it is causing strain in my relationship... I&#039;m getting off this pill and never looking back!!"

July 11, 2016

Naproxen

Pain

"Prescription strength Naproxen and Mucinex D are the only things to relieve pain and pressure when I have one of my frequent maxillary sinus infections."

November 7, 2012

Infliximab

Psoriasis

"I lived with severe psoriasis for almost 10 years. It covered almost 90% of my body. I&#039;ve tried every medication available - methotrexate, Raptiva, and several others. Remicade has been a mircale for me. Short sleeves, clean scalp, no psoriasis. It has changed my life with an infusion for a couple of hours every other month. I live with confidence again."

July 21, 2008

Hydrochlorothiazide / telmisartan

High Blood Pressure

"I find that the medication works very well and have had little side effects until I was out in the sun for an extended period of time and fainted. Have never fainted before and attributed it to dehydration. Drink lots of water!"

December 10, 2009

Ranitidine

GERD

"Zantac has been very good at keeping my heartburn/reflux under control. "

December 1, 2010

Mycophenolate mofetil

Myasthenia Gravis

"The normal treatment of Prednisone &amp; Mestinon became ineffective. My neurologist asked for me to try CellCept. I was placed on 1000 mg twice a day. It has been a God send. My eyes and face cleared up and my vision improved. This year, I was forced into Obama Care and the government panel has rejected me the use of it. I would be forced to personally pay an extremely high price for it."

May 23, 2015

Yaz

Acne

"March 2014 I started breaking out so bad I cried. I didn&#039;t know why I was breaking out because I was clear for fives years on ortho tri cyclen. All of sudden I had huge painful acne all of my chin and above my lip. I tried everything and nothing worked. Decemeber 2014 I finally tried yaz. At first my acne got worse and I started losing hope. But I imediallty noticed that I had fewer cystic pimples. Now it is May and I finally have clear skin. I still have a few red marks from scars and I get tiny little pimples but no where near what I had before. This stuff is amazing and I finally feel confident again. It started to really work for me on month 4 so give it time and don&#039;t give up."

May 31, 2015

Microgestin Fe 1 / 20

Birth Control

"I&#039;ve been taking the pills for 4 months now. I was using the mirena for 7years prior. Pros: no pregnancy,very light menstrual cycle, and no spotting. Cons: 1 st month pregnancy symptoms, ongoing: increase appetite, bigger breast with sore to touch, and headache from time to time. If you can control your diet and exercise the weight gain won&#039;t occur or would be more manageable."

November 21, 2015

Risperidone

Social Anxiety Disorde

"The best medicine I have ever taken. Usually takes about an hour to work. I take it before bedtime (0.5mg) Restful sleep, but no grogginess in the morning. Just a really great medicine! I would highly recommend it to others!"

July 11, 2008

Etonogestrel

Birth Control

"I got it inserted June 5th of this year, my mood has been very irritable since then. I either cry all day or yell at everyone. its very good at preventing pregnancy but I have been on my period for about 3 weeks (mainly consisting of spotting but still!) Acne has been a problem , so have migraines. Once I hit 3 months I will be getting it removed unless the side effects stop."

July 18, 2015

Eucrisa

Atopic Dermatitis

"We were given samples to try by a dermatologist.. His eczema was so bad that his eye lids, knee joints, elbow and sometimes fingers will crack and bleed. &quot;Plaqueing&quot; of the skin would raise and bleed. Day three and all is so much better. Steroid creams were only temporary and can not be used on the face but this has worked everywhere. I&#039;ve noticed some fever blisters and/or pimples that have shown up in the last few days, but again, he&#039;s 12. May not be related. So far, we are ecstatic with this.."

May 9, 2017

Risperidone

Anxiety

"Panic disorder took over my life. I had racing thoughts that would keep me up at night, nocturnal panic attacks, derealization and depersonalization, auditory hallucinations, and occasional paranoia. My doc first tried a beta-blocker, then an SSRI, both which did nothing to help me, before starting me on 0.25 mg risperidone. After about two weeks I started to feel a lot calmer. Instead of fearful thoughts sticking with me, they&#039;d just fly out of my mind. After 3 months panic-free, I stopped the med due to side effects of forgetfulness, apathy, and weight gain. My forgetfulness got pretty severe by the end, but it really helped me snap out of the vicious cycle of panic disorder, and I&#039;d take it again short-term if I needed to."

August 27, 2015

Biltricide

Schistosoma japonicum

"Took 4 pills in one go. oops. dont take them all in one go. It ruins you. I chundered at work. In the first aid room sink. Hello again nandos sunset burger. I only saw you 2 hours ago. This medication is tough. only if youre &#039;ard. I am not that."

October 18, 2017

Metoprolol

High Blood Pressure

"I&#039;m giving this med a 7 so far just because I haven&#039;t had any real side effects with it, like I did with another bp med (can&#039;t remember the name). However, @ 25mg I still have bouts of high readings, so when I see my PCP this week, she might raise it to 50mg. I will say that I prefer to see a Cardiologist for this because I am terrified of exercising. Yes, I know exercise and weight loss can lower my bp to healthy levels, but I can&#039;t understand I can exert myself while having high bp. Shouldn&#039;t it first be controlled with meds first before exercising?"

September 4, 2016

Lamotrigine

Bipolar Disorde

"This medicine was horrible for me. Not only did it not help - it made my symptoms worse! The whole time I was on Lamictal, I was a raving lunatic and it brought my friends and family to their wit&#039;s end. I was dizzy all the time and never felt hungry. My hormones were all out of whack, causing my periods to be irregular and horrific. It also messed with my birth control and I wound up pregnant - a pregnancy that later failed due to further complications. I know this medicine works for some people but it&#039;s not a miracle for everyone. I was on it for about 4 or 5 months."

June 4, 2012

Aluminum chloride hexahydrate

Hyperhidrosis

"Amazing! Used to sweat so badly under arms! It was so embarrassing to have sweat stains when I was barely doing anything. One night of using this and I instantly did not sweat the next day! And you only have to use it once or twice a week after you stop sweating. Tried everything and this truly works! Stings pretty bad the first time but thought it was well worth it. Did not feel a thing after the first time though!"

September 3, 2009

Levora

Birth Control

"I&#039;ve been taking it on and off (mostly on) for 4 years. It&#039;s worked like a charm. Even without the pill I&#039;ve always had a fairly regular cycle and my cramps have been manageable with Aleve. With Levora, my period is the same length but it&#039;s lighter, and the cramps are lighter. I almost always start the same evening and the period lasts 3 days, with 1-2 more days spotting. My only complaint- each time I&#039;ve gone on and off the pill, I&#039;ve gained a couple pounds. I haven&#039;t had issues with mood swings or anything. But, I know it isn&#039;t 100% effective especially if you vomit/have bad diarrhea within some time of taking the pill, which worried me when I lived in the developing world and got food poisoning a lot."

October 25, 2014