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"When I first started taking this medication, I lost 13lbs in the first month! I was very surprised at the results, as was my doctor, and I had little side effects. I did not do anything other than work at my job place, no extra exercise. After that month, I stopped the medication. Now I am 25lbs bigger than I was bef...
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"Very good use of drug to treat anxiety,starting from dose 150mg, however with me having to start back at working a week from now I feel I could be doing with a higher dose to relieve what I may think is insomnia this has never been diagnosed or if it can or even how I go about this? I live in Scotland the UK. "
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"I just started my Accutane today. My biggest concern right now is that he prescribed me with 10mg a day. Which I think is a very low dosage considering my cystic acne and the inflammation I showed to him. And also I saw some other people got 40mg to kick start their accutane. I'm wondering if anyone here had any ...
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"Not helpful for hyperactivity. Lasts a long time but doesn't help much. On 50mg but maybe the dose recommendation is too low."
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"I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia a few years back, and there was no way to help control my pain and stiffness except narcotic pain pills. About a year ago, I started trying to take Flexeril during the day to help with the tight feeling tenderness. It made me too drowsy to use during the day. So then I started to take...
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"I started using Differin last January in 2016. It was prescribed by my dermatologist together with antibiotics, and I have to say - it's the best ever! I don't know if it was because of the antibiotics, but my acne healed in less than three months and the only thing I had to worry about was the scars. ...
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"Have been using Flonase for about 1 month. Dosage 1 spray per nostril twice daily. The only side effect noted has been a tiny amount of blood present when I blow my nose, but this is infrequent and is always a very small "spot". I have responded amazingly well to this medication and my ongoing problem wit...
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"Continuous muscle pain on back of both thighs. Discontinued use after two weeks & a few days and the pain is gone."
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"Made me more aggressive lost nearly 50% of my friends on facebook while on this. Caused me to lose contact with several family members after they saw my anger from being on this. Product should be off the market!"
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"Started at 37.5 for hot flashes but also found that my hair trigger anger and low grade depression were gone. Oh, did I mention the onset of suicidal Ideation I experienced at menopause? Took care of that too. Went up to 150xr a day, but stomach upset, excessive teeth grinding, loss of libido and weight gain are ma...
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"The Depo Shot is the first birth control I've been on and I would say It's going pretty good. I haven't gained any noticeable weight, just 7 lbs since I started it. I do spot 2 weeks before it's time for my next shot which sucks because that's also the time period where I'm most intereste...
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"The severe side effect after only 2nd pill of cramps in calves, legs and shoulders were not worth the medications use. Very scary. No one told me the damage could be permanent, not dr or pharmacy- this should be advised up front. Will never use again."
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"I was so constipated I did not have a bowel movement for 6 days. Tried Senna, Exlax. I just could not go so i mixed a small bottle of Miralax in 2 x 16oz bottles of prune juice i drank the 2 bottles and wow total explosion within 20 min. I did not expect that to work that fast. "
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"I LOVE my Nuva Ring! Have been on it nearly two years without a problem! As a teenager I was put on the pill, which caused me to have horrible side effects so I stopped using it. When I became active, I talked to my doctor and LOVE this option seeing as how I only have to worry about it once a month, not everyday. I h...
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"Although it makes my urine darker yellow/orangish color, I rarely experience significant side effects. Occasionally it will upset my stomach, but once you eat that goes away. Hardest part is sticking to the schedule, but I'd rather worry about that for 4 months than 9 or more."
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"I began using Chantix last September, not really believing all the claims. I smoked for over 40 years and actually still enjoyed smoking. I actually couldn't believe the results. I have been completely smokefree since October 1, 2008! The stomach discomfort was minor and I actually experienced very nice dreams wh...
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"I've been taking Lisinopril (5mg) daily for 1-1/2 years, as prescribed by my primary care physicial, to lower my blood pressure. I initlally experienced a persistent, dry cough, which the pharmacist that filled the prescription warned me about, but found that by drinking more water, I was able to eliminate the ...
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"It seems to "control" the UC symptoms, but it has wreaked havoc with my skin and hair. I have lost so much hair, and what doesn't fall out, doesn't grow either. Skin was peppered with little red "spots" that, when they go away, leave brown spots. I itch. I am nearly 80, have never bee...
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"I got Nexplanon BC in January 2015, so almost a year now, and I have had only one week out of this whole year that I have not bled, constantly. I have gained at least 30 lbs. I have never had bad acne, but it seems that the implant has helped with that, and I'm not pregnant, but who could be after bleeding for ne...
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"This is the best medicine I have been on in years. It gives you a continued feeling not a low or uncaring feeling."
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"The reviews on how horrible this stuff tastes are all true. There is just no denying it. However, if I can get through it, you can too! I made sure to hydrate myself during the day with water and Gatorade, chicken broth and some jell-o for lunch. I wish I could have drank it quickly, but I just couldn't do it...
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"Also experienced the same nasty side effects as so many others... weight gain, hormones, acne, migraines, fatigue, and complete loss of libido. I gave it nearly a year in the hopes the side effects would balance out, but I continually felt worse. I can hardly wait to get this crud out of me!"
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"I had my gall-bladder removed and was prescribed Percocet 10/325 for the pain. Wonderful. It helps me sleep and gets rid of the pain."
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"I have been on 75mg dose for 6 weeks now. I wanted to lose at least 28lbs overall and in 6 weeks I have lost 14lbs. I have had no side effects at all and would recommend them. I've bought all sorts in the past few years. Cost me a small fortune and nothing worked so these have been a blessing. I am much happier w...
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"My husband was prescribed Prozac approximately 1 month ago. I began to notice a positive change in him within the first week of starting this medication! Before starting Prozac we were arguing quite a bit and he slept pretty much any time he got the chance. He has diabetes and I believe was in denial about that as wel...
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"I have Lupus and am in pain and tired most of the day. It didn't matter how much sleep I got (which was interrupted most nights). I just started Elavil and found that it helped me to finally be able to sleep through the night. I felt a lot better during the day. I will note that it should be taken about 1/2 hour ...
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"Occasionally got a rash but nothing time or some hydrocortisone couldnt fix. Loved the convenience. Didn't love the few times it fell off and had to reapply or tape it back on. Overall, works great for my very busy lifestyle. Grad student, mom of 2."
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"I have had an awesome experience with liletta. I got mine inserted in october of 2015 and I have loved it ever since. I had my liletta inserted about a week after my period. My insertion went smoothly. It was not very painful. Other reviews I had read said that it would be excruciating, but that wasnt the case for me....
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"I am 44 years old and I suffer from low testosterone levels due to removal of an underscended testicle in 2009. I began with injectable testosterone in November 2010, but my doctor has switched me to Androgel which I apply to shoulders and stomach area as instructed. I have noticed a very positive change in my energy ...
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"I absolutely HATE this pill because ever since I started it, I am angrier, more depressed, and I bleed NON STOP!!!!!! Literally Every day since the day I started! I fear becoming anemic because of it.. I do NOT recommend this for anyone."
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"This drug was pretty scary to use. I was warned that it could cause vision problems, feeling off-balance, hard to walk, etc. The symptoms got worse and worse quickly, not better. Very dangerous for me, couldn't see right, couldn't walk safely. Took around 2 hours the third and last time I took it to be able ...
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"I've been a smoker for over 10 years now and also a heavy drinker (boarder line alcoholic) I've tried every way possible to quit with no success until chantix. It's only been a week but I have zero interest in smoking. I have had a few side effects: I'm extremely nausea if don't eat before han...
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"I had my first round 6 months ago sitting here starting my 2nd round as we speak. No side effects and even though my joints are still swollen I feel so much better. My dr is hopeful that this round will help with the inflammation. I'll get my 2nd dose with this round in 2 weeks!! I'm hopeful and thankful"
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"I been on Ativan for 3 years now. It totally cures my panic attacks! I don't leave home without it. My doctor just switched me to Klonopin and I'm scared it won't work as well. I have not tried it yet."
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"This is my first birth control pill, I'm 24 and have been on Lo Loestrin Fe for about a little over a year now. The only TERRIBLE side effect I've gotten from this pill is a horrible sweet tooth. When I first started taking it I just wanted to eat chocolate and I gained about 10lbs. Other then that, Sometime...
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"When I first started taking seroquel for insomnia, it literally knocked me out. I had been taking Amitriptyline for ~ 5 months and it's sedative effects weren't working that great anymore. The difference between to 2 medications is night and day. Amitriptyline mellows mellowed me out/relaxed my mind to the p...
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"Took this for 7 months started having a swollen tongue after 2 months, then every month until 3 days ago when I had a huge mouth and throat edema. It did lower my blood pressure around 120/80 from 140/100. I was highly recommended to stop it and switch to Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg for the next 2 months and be assessed...
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"I've have no problems with Liletta at all, it stopped my period immediately, I've gained no weight, and have had no pregnancies! However, I am speaking for myself and know that every body is different-- so make sure you talk to your doctor for what is best for YOU. This is just my personal experience."
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"I recently watched the movie Food Matters and learned that Niacin can be used to treat depression and alcoholism in addition to high cholesterol. I began taking last week, and have noticed a gradual improvement in my mood as I increase the dosage. Make sure you start low and increase gradually, though: the first time ...
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"This vitamin is awesome! It helps with my nausea, energy levels and constipation. I absolutely love them!!"
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"This product is a miracle for me! I have had acne since I was 13. I have tried everything no thing worked. My story is I stumbled upon on fabior by participating in a clinical trial. I didn't care about the money I just wanted to try anything to help my acne. The first month of using fabior it made my acne worse...
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"My dermatologist prescribed me epiduo because my other acne medicine wasn't doing a very good job like epiduo is doing now but when I started using it, it has worked well on my skin. I still have a few pimples here and there especially on my forehead but epiduo has made it less noticeable and smaller every time ...
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"First day taking it, at 8 pm , the medication peaks at 4 hours, so at midnight I looked in the mirror and my pupils were dilated I felt very jittery, I was unable to sleep, I felt a strange sensation creep up my body and to my head, hot flashes, it felt hot at 73 degrees. It wasn't all too bad I did feel a bit jo...
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"I'm 48, and found that this nicely balanced the issues I'm having with estrogen dominance. I've had no side effects that I can tell, but a real clearing up of the fuzzy brain, night sweats, and trouble sleeping. I love it!"
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"It COMPLETELY cleared up my face. Periods are about the same. My breasts have swelled. The only big issue I have with it is if I take it without eating I get extremely nauseous for a few hours."
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"I adore Vyvanse. It totally improves my quality of life keeping me energized, making me think more clearly and putting me in the happiest mood ever. Different medications work better for different people, but I very highly recommend Vyvanse."
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"I have had the implant since September 2016 and whilst I acknowledge that it is one of, if not the most reliable methods of contraception, I am shocked at the changes it has imposed on my body. Since insertion, I have gained 2 stone with no changes in my diet or exercise and my mental health has been particularly bad....
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"I have had the worst periods ever since I started at 13. Extremely heavy, full of huge clots, very long, and very painful. I am now 21 and finally found something that helps so far. Just finishing up my first month of it and my period was only a week long (mine usually last 3 months ). I'm still having a lot of...
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"I've been on Sutent 50mg for eight months and it's working for me, thank you! It does knock the stuffing out of me, but I'm loathe to drop to 37.5mg. I never get sick or have diarrhea, just exhaustion. I'm planning to go on for a long time yet, my biggest problem is myself not responding fast enoug...
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"I just started taking metformin. This was given to me by my ob/gyn because I just got married and my husband and I are trying to have baby. Just started this week so the side effect haven't hit me fully, I do get the stomach pain. I haven't been diagnosed with PCOS but I think I have it. So far things are l...
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"Osteoarthritis in knee (severe under knee cap only - mild to moderate elsewhere). Doctor tried everything, did not believe in "long term pain medicines" would rather do total knee replacement. Since I am only 40 I found another Doctor, he believes people who are in pain 24/7 need pain medicines 24/7. Put me ...
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"My doctor prescribed Rozerem last week. I have taken Temazepam 30 mg for years but it had stopped being effective so we are testing alternatives. Last night was the 7th night of taking Rozerem- no help."
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"I was with a guy for a pretty long time and this one time the condom broke and he had came inside... slowly he pulled out and that's when we knew that it broke. Well at that given moment, I freaked out and then a lot things were going through my mind. But my partner was there to calm me down. We then rushed to ...
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"I've been on Paxil for 16 yrs and overall it's been a positive in my life. There have been days through the years when anxiety has still arisen. This spring depression returned and my dr increased my dosage from 20-30 mg. After a month my mood stabilized, depression lifted and I've been able to resum...
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"My blood pressure went up to 220/150 and I was placed on Norvasc 10mg and Diovan 80mg. Been on this for over a year now and my blood pressure is currently 120/80 and I have had no side effects other than swelling on the lower leg which steady brisk walking has handled. The combination worked very well for me."
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"Not bad until had to take the water - hard to get all that water down. Do not look forward to 2nd round at 4am."
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"I have Multiple Sclerosis & It didn't help with anything for me...my muscle spasms or my headaches...in fact, it made my head hurt worse! I was prescribed 4mg twice a day...never again!"
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"My hair is falling out. It's so hard to lose weight. I feel mentally a little off like constant irritation. I also feel a little lethargic. When I first got the shots I felt jittery for days. I'm having blurry vision. "
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"I took this for a year and one month and unfortunatly I'm switching to a generic brand since it's becoming very expensive even though I have insurance. It started off at $34 last February but now (as of this March) it's $44. The first few months were terrible. I was extremely moody and I felt like I was...
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"I've been on this birth control for nine years, and I have loved it! I never have acne, and I've never had any hormonal side-effects. My periods only last one to three days, and they're very light."
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"I used to take Klonopin 1 mg once or twice a day as needed, but it would stress me out because I was always trying to figure out if my anxiety was bad enough to need it (I have OCD and general anxiety disorder) so a lot of times I really should have taken it I didn't, which resulted in way more anxiety for me. My...
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"My depression is weird, mostly due to tapering off of and recovering from benzodiazepine dependency. I have awful anhedonia and have been watching my life crumble in slow motion over the past year. I know I needed to do something. The Paxil is a stopgap solution but so far I'm starting to climb my way out. I ...
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"Started this birth control at 15, light periods/spotting for about a year. I've now been on it for about 3 1/2 years only reason I'm stopping is because it was recommended by my doctor to start nexplanon. I didn't gain any weight for the first 1 1/2-2 years but, I did gain about 35-40 pounds which could...
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"I have been on Pristiq for one month. Previously I was on Wellbutrin XL 150 (buspirion) but I was getting very irritated and angry. As a kindergarten teacher, this was not good. Pristiq has me happy and smiling again with little irritation or anger. The one thing that Pristiq is doing is making me binge eat. With Wel...
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"Hello, Strength and Love and all other readers - based on my experience, the horrific joint pain from Arimidex/Anastrozole is gone three weeks after you stop taking it. My doctor told me to quit the Anastrazole again for three weeks and then start on Tamoxifen, which has its own unsettling side effects. This is the p...
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"Worked well for three months and then developed severe side effects."
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"The easiest birth control I ever took, I couldn't feel it at all, even during sex. My partner said he couldn't feel it either. Then only down side was the side effects, I'm a pretty tiny girl (5"7 under 120 pounds) and the ring made me really nauseous, unbelievably tired, my entire body was sore es...
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"Works great. First relief in many years. I thank the developers every day."
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"I am taking generic Carvedilol for 3 days now, perhaps I should wait a week or two before I can make a fair assessment of this medication, but I felt I should start by saying that I am only on 6.25 once a day due to hypertension. Never had high blood pressure in my life even when I was pregnant and gained 105 lbs aft...
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"This medicine has made more anxious than I was before. It is also keeping me awake at night. After talking to my doctor about it. He doubled my prescription. I am switching doctors."
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"I was suffering severe depression from a total inability to cope with a traumatic situation I had been through. Pristiq worked wonders the first couple of weeks. I was enjoying life again. Silly me, I didn't pay any attention to the side effect information. It all started with significant weight loss 25 lbs. I or...
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"Every time I get a cold that aggravates my asthma I am put on a short 5 day stint of prednisone. It works really well and my lungs are usually cleared up after the 5 days. The side effects I experience are increased energy level, sweating and a sense of euphoria. All of these are manageable as it is short term."
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"I cannot concentrate over my work. This can conduct at losing my job. This is not a singular case, it occurred for several weeks ago. Side effects of Trulicity that I faced: nausea, dizziness, lost of balance, drowsiness, physical weekness, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, indigestion, and very seve...
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"I have trouble sleeping from 3 - 6 am. I wake up and cannot go back to sleep creating the daytime symptoms of insomnia (see: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/basics/definition/CON-20024293 ). I rarely have trouble falling asleep. I have been taking LIQUID doxepin for 18+ months (along with a 5...
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"I am going on week 4 with the IUD and am going to have to discuss with my doctor whether or not I will keep it in. I'm 29 and have never had children. The insertion process was the worst pain I have ever experience in my life and I consider myself to have a high pain tolerance. I had to spend 30 minutes in the ex...
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"I have contact dermatitis on my elbows and armpits and the cause is still unknown but the doctors gave me fluocinonide ointment to put on it and all it did was take the redness away, it didnt stop the itching or take away the raised bumps."
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"This is the worst birth control I've ever taken. I have been on it for a few months now and it's making me miserable. Depression, constant aches and pains, bloating, decrease in sex drive, and yeast infections are most of my symptoms. Do not take this. I am going to quit taking birth control all together if ...
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"I have had insomnia and chronic pain for 24 years. I've seen every specialist imaginable and no one could seem to help me. But I was still taking sleep aids every night, sometimes doubling up on the dosage. At my worst I was taking a handful of pills just to fall asleep and my family worried that someday I would ...
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"My doctor had me continuously take Loestrin 24 to stop having my period altogether (I have endometriosis), which was great! I was doing well but then I started to feel weird after a while and had gained weight so as an experiment I stopped. I went right back to intensely painful and heavy periods so now I am going rig...
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"I'm 75 and have been taking high blood pressure medicine for about 7 years. About 5 years ago I started to experience problems maintaining an erection during intercourse. At that time I started taking Cialis (10 mg) and it worked for me right away. However, about two years ago, I found that 10 mg was not enoug...
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"I have chronic idiopathic pancreatitis, allodynia, gastroparesis & tarsal tunnel syndrome. I was also, just recently tested for Lupus. I was taking Norco (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) for a year until my new doc realized it was making my GI issues worse. We switched to Nucynta ER 150mg/BID & Nucynta IR 75mg for ...
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"This works amazingly. I've had a problem with sweating for so long and this was a life saver for me. However if you get it prescribed by a doctor I recommend that you test how often you put it on yourself. I recently had Hypercare, which according to my pharmacist had the same exact ingredients as Drysol, so my d...
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"I got my nexplanon at my 6 week pp app after my son. It didn't hurt at all. I was just a little bruised after. I've been iffy about it when people ask me if I recommend it or not. Pros: No weight gain, no pill, light periods. Cons: Multiple of periods a month (usually 2 but have had up to 4), irregular. My p...
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"This is the ONLY pain killer I can take due to Epilepsy as other pain killers cause allergic reactions or intolerance. Having been on Darvocet or its generic formula; even in spite of the anti-epileptic medications in addition to the medical conditions including MVP (cardiac) which would put this medication on the &q...
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"Update: Remember, I started on April 9th at 221.6lbs, today I am 207.4lbs. This product is working for me. I forgot to add in my first post that I get the sweating side affect. With any kind of physical exertion I begin to sweat a lot. I have read on other side affect sites that people experience this, I am on other m...
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"I was on this for 10-11 months. Worked great at preventing pregnancy, but caused acne, severe anxiety, chest pain, tiredness, bloating and just overall blah feeling. The chest pain and anxiety was enough for me. I couldn't take it anymore. My doctor switched me to this pill bc of high blood pressure, but I think ...
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"I got Restless Leg Syndrome and severe lower back pain due to a horrific car accident. Tramodol made me sick so I had to stop. I have tried all the medicines you can think off, even the ones for epilepsy and anti-seizure drugs. The only thing that gives me relief from the RLS and chronic back pain is slow release morp...
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"27 hours after my water broke and being induced for labor the doctor added Nubain to my IV. It was certainly effective in the way that it completely knocked me out. All I remember was getting dizzy, seeing stars and then blacking out. It was a very uncomfortable feeling almost like my consciousness was gone. When I wo...
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"Vimpat is the only medication I have taken for partial simple seizure. I had never had a seizure until I had a car wreck. Did not have seizure until 4 days after wreck. Many other anti seizure medicines would interfere with my immunosuppressants. I only take 25mg twice a day but makes me tired and forgetful. No more ...
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"I took the 15 day free trial offer and lost 11 pounds in two weeks. I only took 1 pill a day, 10 mg instead of two pills a day."
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"I gained so much during the injections. I weighed 120 and was happy with my weight. Just after 6 months I weighed 145. I got off it because the weight gain was too much. My pants won't fit, shirts won't fit. I seriously need new clothes. I am so self conscious now and I never was before this. I just switched...
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"Experienced diarrhea and muscle pain in my left arm. Increased blood pressure rapid heart beat with only 1/2 doze of 3mg pill. Also felt chest pressure from tightness in chest. Discontinued the drug after speaking with my dr."
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"I took Abilify for a year for treatment of bipolar disorder. Towards the end, I was getting Parkinsonian symptoms and had to stop taking it. Also was having hand tremors and feet tremors."
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"It helps"
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"It took me 4 months of a chronic cough to realize that this medicine was causing my cough. I also got really dry eyes and a dry throat. The prolonged cough has taken it's toll on me."
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"THE REVIEWS ARE TRUE!!! I normally take 12 hour Allegra-D (as needed). When I took this I immediately felt worse, nose wouldn't stop running, got very hot (red), coughing almost like it make it worse. I felt it kick in & got extremely heavy. My nose felt like I was in the bottom of a pool, swollen, my eye...
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"I have had severe Fibromyalgia for years. Was so excited when they finally came out with Lyrica because it was "supposed" to help with the nerve pain involved. When I first started the pain I was in was about a 9 out of 10 in intensity. After a year of being on the Lyrica it might have gone to a 7 or 8 bu...
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"I went to the ER because I was extremely dehydrated due to vomiting in my pregnancy, I was given Reglan thru an IV. Within minutes I felt jittery and despite how sick I was I couldn't sit down. They then gave me Benadryl thru my IV which knocked me out. The ER doc released me with a script for reglan and told me ...
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"I've had several lower back issues for the majority of my life including surgery. I used to take Flexeril but didn't like the way it made me feel. I told my doc and he switched me to Zanaflex. It has been a God send especially when it comes to sleep. I used to take Ambien but has severe side effects incl...
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"I've been using Xulane for about a year now and before getting switched to Xulane I used Ortho for about a year and a half, sometimes the patch starts to lift on the sides but that was with both Ortho and Xulane. The only side effects I've experienced with both types of patches is cramps. I didn't get c...
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