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"I needed to drop about 30lbs and have high blood pressure. My doctor prescribed Belviq. After 4 weeks I had to stop. I developed daily headaches, the scale didn't move and without insurance covering it, it was too expensive. "
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"Awesome. I have terrible insomnia. This helps me get a decent nights rest as I care for a disabled parent=bedbownd and wheelchair. I get a good nights sleep and both of our days are more productive."
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"This does not really work. With a throat attack it provides some relief. Even after I have taken the drug with one attack I will still get another attack within an hour of taking the drug. It doesn't stop or reduce swelling in any part of my body especially my face. If I take the shot for one eye it will continue...
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"Overall good, no side effects, only some little red dots on the skin, doctor says thats normal"
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"I was prescribed this drug to help me sleep. I am on EMSAM for an antidepressant and it keeps me awake at night. I found that Trazodone works well for sleep, but aching muscles and bones has made the drug just not worth it for me."
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"I started taking Nuvigil after having taken Adderall Xr for 4 years. I like Nuvigil better because there is no feeling of artificial energy. The only thing that that Adderall has over Nuvigil is that it lasted all day. I've experimented a little and I've found that if I take 1/2 of the pill about 1 to 1 1/2 ...
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"I am a 22 year old male and my doctor prescribed Sertraline (Zoloft) to me about a month and a half ago in order to help me with my depression. I noticed a great ease in social anxiety, general nervousness, and feelings of hopelessness all subsided. The side effects, however, were major: I woke up every morning feelin...
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"I have been on nexplanon since 2-20-17 and have had a non stop period since two weeks after it was inserted"
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"Love it. I have degenerative facets in 3rd, 4th and 5th lumbar and after taking Percocet they finally put me on Nucynta. Within a week I felt like a new person. I could walk and bend again. I have been on this medicine for almost a year now and I am a new person."
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"I started taking Belviq 2 and a half weeks ago, and I have already lost 17 pounds! I know that sounds like an unhealthy amount in such a short time, but I am sure to eat between 1200-1400 calories a day -I have just eliminated all processed foods and try to eat as much protein as possible. I have always enjoyed liftin...
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"I was on 40 mg of Dexedrine and 40 mg of Ritalin a day and still had to quit work as I was falling asleep. Stopped both medicines the day I left work. Started on Xyrem and now am back at work full time at age 69. A miracle."
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"Been on Bydureon for 11 weeks during well on it have lost 13 lbs since I been on it."
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"The taste is bad but it works!!! If you get the technique right it shouldn't go down the back of the throat, google how to do this. When I take it I have some mints standing by just in case, this helps mask the terrible taste. I have suffered from sinusitis/allergies for years, which completely block my nose. Aft...
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"The headaches were bad. I've been off this medicine for months and can still vividly imagine the awful taste it leaves in your mouth. Like a gagging thirst. The headaches alone make it unbearable but the truly worst part is irritability. "
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"This medicine through me into fits of rage. Scary times for my loved ones."
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"I have had migraines since my 20's and took zomig last night for the first time only to wake up like I had RA. My joints to both hands were in so much pain I could hardly get dress or hold a purse. Additionally, my hips were in pain. I do not reccommend this drug to anyone. I know migraines can be debilitating bu...
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"I take 20mg Adderall XR daily for ADHD. I feel extremely productive, focused, and proactive while on it. My first day taking it, I usually am a normal eater, I could only eat a sandwich bag of pretzels before losing any appetite. That night, despite eating almost nothing, I biked 21 miles (my standard biking route), w...
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"I don't have insurance but do have a discount at my pharmacy. I've used Lutera for 12 years! Last month I was switched to Orsythia and did notice my mood changed a bit, was so hungry therefore gained 10 pounds. I did have a super light period and my breasts didn't hurt at all this past time. I needed to...
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"Came off Atripla due to "slight" potential for resistance to the part that affects the CNS. So having resistance testing done can pay off..Plus I had real problems sleeping when taking Atripla. I was only on Atripla for about 5 weeks while awaiting resistance test results. then within 30 days on the new Isen...
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"I have been taking Prozac for anorexia nervosa. I started ever since I was 11. It has helped me with gaining weight. It sucks though cause I was at a normal weight. I have noticed a slight change in my mood.I used to be constantly screaming at myself, telling myself I can't have the foods I want. That voice is ki...
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"Had an endoscopy (w/biopsy) and colonoscopy (double adventure) yesterday. Not my first time having procedures but first trial with Prepopik. Much easier than expected. Started 1st pack around 5pm & drank more than the 5 8oz clear liquids (rotated between chicken broth and Gatorade to balance off the sweet/salt cra...
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"I've been on the Nuvaring for about 6 month now and I like the fact I can put it in and forget about it, but I've had pretty bad side effects. Bad acne which I've never had before. I'm always miserable and depressed and my sex drive is gone. I didn't gain any weight which was good because I do...
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"I've only been using this for about two months. But so far, its fantastic. I'm, not pregnant. I'm not sick, or depressed. And I'm still pretty normal, in every other aspect. The injection was basically painless, other than the numbing stuff, and a big nasty bruise afterwards. But that goes away i...
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"Works great. Was experiencing adverse effects of low T and my doctor confirmed it. He prescribed this to me as 2 pumps per leg per day. At first it took about 45 minutes to absorb but now it takes about 5-10 minutes and goes on easily. My wife now complains that my libido is too strong LOL. I love this. I hope y...
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"I am labeled bipolar II. I take 1200 mg of lithium a day. It has helped in my case. No more fast cycling manias, no real bouts of depression. The downside is that hurt the libido as I have seen some studies where it can decrease testerone and my level is low. It all started when I started the lithium. I experience fl...
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"Been taking this for about a month now. Had been on Pristiq, but it killed my libido. Doc finally tested me for low T, and I started taking a steroid replacement (fortesta) about the same time I started Viibyrd. Now I feel great, but do get the random boner every now and then."
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"Insertion was incredibly painful even with meds before hand. But it was quick. I have PCOS, I'm 41 and have been off balance hormonally and now I am feeling pretty great after a week with these hormones balancing me out. As for me, cramping, bloating and back pain are still there, although not as strong. Cervix i...
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"I wish I listened to my friends or at least read the messages on here before plunging that strange looking egg into my vagina. I would rather hatch a dinosaur out of there than be dealing with this twinging itch and burning right now. I cannot get the itch to stop and I can't even itch it because it's too hi...
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"I took an extra strength generic senna laxative after a week of incomplete bowel movement. It was overnight so I took it at 7pm. At around 9:30 stomach gurgling started, followed by intense cramps and gas and at around 11pm I had one large solid movement which relieved the cramps so I could sleep. Woke up at 9am to ev...
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"I'm using Retin-a 0.025 gel version of tretinoin. My review is more of an encouragement rather than full review. My full review will happen after at least a year of usage. Current usage - 2 months. So, you see, within 2 months of usage already deserves a 8 score rating from me. I could easily give it higher b...
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"I had a traumatic experience with an ex-boyfriend of mine three years back and I've been fine. I am now deployed and doing missions in Iraq and have seen a few explosions and what not and I think that's what triggered my Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I was hesitant about trying medicines but they said I co...
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"It is the best has really helped me I fill like my old self thank god for this medicine"
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"Ive bern on this drug for a month and still haven't slept. Worthless excude for a sleep medication. Why is this a Schedule IV controlled substance?"
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"I am a retired physician. Every winter & spring I suffer with horrible congestive episodes, once becoming so dizzy, I barely could get out of bed just to go to the bathroom. I saw an ENT doc who diagnosed me with vasomotor rhinitis, and stopped my Claritin. Spring came around & I was miserable again. I saw a...
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"I still have some side effects from the medication. But they are much better than the last medication. One blue black discoloration from one injection, Occasional headache, Hypertension, Occasionally speaking problems, Occasionally vomiting, Decreased sexual ability"
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"I have been effected by this virus all my life. I found Abreva and the blisters disappear within a few days of treatment. I have no side effects from this cream. The key is to catch it early and treat the blister(s) promptly and as prescribed. I am grateful for Abreva being an over the counter medication."
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"This birth control pill has me constantly on my period. I was on my period for 35 days straight when I first started taking it. I've been taking it for almost 4 months and I've been on my period for at least half of the time. Absolutely horrible since I am a newlywed."
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"Celexa is my miracle drug! I'm on the generic Citalopram. It is the only thing that has worked for my severe anxiety due to adjustment disorder. I was previously on Prozac which only made the anxiety worse but Celexa calms me and makes me easier to be around. My moods are much more balanced and I have a joyfu...
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"I only have 2 days left thank goodness. I'm taking 500mg twice a day. This medication is working very well but if I ever run into this problem again I will opt for a different medication only because I am constantly nauseous and have no appetite what so ever. It has been like my whole pregnancy in 5 days without ...
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"I have been on Alesse 28 for a year now as of this upcoming March. Big improvement over my other pill Ministerin 24. Before I took Aleese, I had irregular periods with lots of blood on the 2nd day. After switching to Alesse, my periods are only 4 days and I have no spotting compared to my other pill. I recommend this ...
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"Birth control pills make me extremely nauseous, & the shot made me gain a ton of weight & caused bad acne, so the only method I can use consistently is the Nuvaring. It keeps my skin clear, is easy to use, doesn't bother my husband during sex, and it grew my breasts a cup size. Unfortunately, Nuvaring mak...
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"I have been on this medication since July 2016 and it has done wonders for me especially my mood swings. Started at 25mg and slowly went up to 125mg. I still get anxiety attacks but not as bad as before I went on this medication. I think learning how to manage the anxiety along with this medication can make a differen...
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"I am in my 30's and have been taking Adderall XR for three months. Seriously what a difference I have seen in my life! My mind is 100% more clear and I am so much more level headed and organized. I wish I had gone to the doctor years ago for my ADHD, instead of just living with it. Now I am so happy to have th...
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"I have had both the Implanon and the Nexplanon. I became pregnant right after having the first one removed. With the first one I bled for a few weeks but after that I had no menses. With the Second one I had no menses either. I am about to have my third one placed here in a few weeks as it is time for the second one ...
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"To help with bad case of PMS (acne, depression, anxiety), decided to start something that will help regulate my periods and balance my hormones. Just started this, and now on day 5, and my only complaint is I feel like I have 'morning sickness'. I'm so sick to my stomach not long after taking it. And pr...
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"Taste was offensive to me - like a cough syrup but sweet. Worked well. Apply Boudreaux's Butt Paste to avoid a raw bottom. Best advice my DR has given me. No cramping but did feel nauseous because I didn't like taste nor texture. Other than that not as bad as I thought it was going to be."
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"Take Elvanse (50mg- UK version) in morning for past 2 years. Meds are slow acting, and do not improve motivation or efficiency when working. There is no alternative in the UK- no adderall- so this is the only option. this medication sucks because: 1.) It gives such a great high for the initial 15 minutes to 30 mi...
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"I have been taking this tablet for three days now and symptoms have got worse . Pain on right side is still very sore and constant need to go to bathroom . Constant nausea . Flu like symptoms chills all over feel so exhausted depressed. I have a rash started on my face chest and back . I am only over the flu . I saw m...
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"Do not choose this method if you are already a overly sensitive person or may have any depression or anxiety, I would not recommend this. I am 24, and this is my second type of birth control method I tried. After I insert it, it took me about 5/6 months to realize that the medicine caused me to become more sensitive, ...
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"Had very adverse reaction after 8 days of applying cream to chest ended up with severe open skin wounds needed antibiotics, lidocaine gel, silvadine creme, prendisone, oxicodone, altrax, and ambien to sleep sooooooo painful."
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"I'm starting my 2nd month of this birth control, so it's not quite enough time to determine if it's amazing yet or not, however the first month is usually the worst. I was on Orho Evra for almost a month, when I began experiencing horrible side effects and so my doctor switched me to Loestrin 24 Fe. T...
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"It was the worse decision ever to have Paraguard in me. Continuous discharge made me feeling depressed and worried about the bad smell. I had it for a better relationship, but it ruined the relationship as I bleed continuously and lost confidence. I started to loose my hair, then recently, severe eczema covered the wh...
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"I'm on day 7 of using Chantix. I'm using it to quit a smokeless tobacco habit. I was using about a tin a day and wanted to share my experience as reading through the reviews it seamed like they were all for smokers. On day 2 Copenhagen started to taste nasty, and make me nauseous having one it. I "p...
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"Aside from a slight burning sensation where my migraine is located this drug works wonderfully. Better than any nasal spray or OTC drug I've ever tried."
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"I was prescribed Saphris for bipolar disorder. The morning after my first bedtime dose I had a number of side effects. I experienced confusion, dizziness, hallucinations and acute short term memory loss. As a result of the confusion and acute short term memory loss, I unintentionally overdosed on my morning medica...
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"I had Mirena for nearly a year. Had it removed yesterday after becoming increasingly anxious and easily irritated. Had severe headaches since 2 months after insertion. I have lost all sex drive. I also started having acne problems and never have before. Hopefully I will return to my old self soon. Mirena wasn't f...
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"I really wish people didn't rate their experience of having taken the pill for one day or less than one week, and here's why: For my first week, I felt great, and no side effects whatsoever. Then pretty much the day week 2 started, I was so nauseous I thought I had swine flu, so anxious I couldn't brea...
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"It tastes ok, don't drink it @ room temperature, just chill it a bit and it's doable. I split the gallon in about half, started at 6pm, took a little bit more than half by 8 or so, and by 11 was still going to the bathroom. Took on the rest starting at around 2am. The second part was much harder to get down...
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"I first started birth control at 27 when I was going to get married and needed it not only for birth control, but also so I wouldn't be on my period for my honeymoon. I have been super pleased. I used to have HORRIBLE periods. I would have to wear a nightime/Ultra Super Tampon AND a heavy flow pad."
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"I found teratoll very helpful I take I conjunction with mertazapine and it has really changed my life I have many lifetime issues that will never go away but with this combination of drugs I feel my condition is under control now I take 400 milligrams per day of slow release with my dose of mertazapine and I only g...
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"I was prescribed Metoprolol for Atrial Fibrillation and found that I was extremely tired. I began taking it at night, but developed terrible constipation. I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, so the constipation was not good for me."
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"I've had shingles a total of 6 times because I am immuno-compromised. Each time it was the same area of my back and wrapping around my side to my stomach. I do not recall the first few outbreaks as it was during a time I was so ill that I am basically missing a few months of my life because I was not alert at al...
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"The medicine itself I didn't have an issue with, although I still prefer Klonopin, but it was the withdrawal I couldn't handle. I was on this medication for two months and since, like I previously mentioned, I decided to go back on Klonopin. I stopped taking the Xanax XR. When I did, I felt like a bus ran o...
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"Feeling much better but have a hard time sleeping. I can let things go easier now."
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"I have been using Belviq for about two years. I went from 190 down to 165, and then it just stopped helping me lose. The price is so very high and even though I use a coupon and go to Walmart, each month was a hassle with the pharmacist as to what discount, if any, I would be able to get. I never heard of $25.00 pe...
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"I started taking Paxil about 7 or 8 years ago for anxiety. I had been in the hospital for an arrythmia at age 24 and it totally freaked me out. After that, every illness I had I was sure it was my heart and I started to panic and check my pulse frequently. I ended up in the ER about twice a month thinking I was dyin...
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"I developed a yeast infection and didn't want to deal with the 7 days of inserting the medicine, so I tried Monistat 1 and after applying it I ready the reviews and they were HORRIBLE! But do not let them scare you because I had little to no burning at all! Just a mild tingling sensation. In two days I started to...
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"My girlfriend, while under the influence of Lunesta, sat up while dreaming she was bring raped...screaming at the top of her voice uncontrollably. I turned to hold and console her and she bit into my wrist without letting go for about 30 seconds. She was crazy delusional and incoherent. I am totally scared and traumat...
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"I got my Implanon in May. I was on my period when I got it so I hoped that it would stop soon. It went on it's normal cycle and then totally stopped. About 5 weeks later I started spotting and it continued for about 3 weeks with little breaks in between. It stopped for about 5 more weeks and now we're on wit...
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"1st experience: On September 2, 2014 got my period and it ended on the 5th, had intercourse on the 12th ( the condom slipped off) went to get plan B at Target about 2 hours later. I started spotting the very next day [13th] , however, I only spotted on the 13th and didn't get my period until the 12th of October. ...
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"I've had Skyla for almost 2 years now, and I have never been completely happy with it. I was told it would take 6 months for it to "settle in" for the spotting to subside, which was true. But I still get stabbing pains from time to time without bleeding. After a year it seems it has stopped working b...
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"I have tried dozens of treatments. Fluocinonide is the only one that helps."
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"I had a yeast infection for the past 3 days, went to my doctor and be gave me the one time pill that usually relieves symptoms in 24 hours. It didnt so I bought monistat-7. I did exactly as the instructions said and waited to insert before bed. I layed down immediately after and instantly the itching was intensifying ...
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"A very simple birth control to use.. I couldn't remember pills so I was on the ring for almost 3 years (I'm now 29). My sex drive has been reduced to nothing, except late in my period, not coincidentally when the ring has been out the longest. My periods are short, only about 2 1/2 days of light flow, but ...
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"An experimental on the part of my doctor. Gave me samples to try Farxiga for 10days. Let me tell you the Good thing first: it lowers my sugar level. Bad things that happened to me: dizziness, dehyradrated, UTI (I was so shocked to have this) and I'm so grumpy after taking Farxiga. Just now, the main doctor calle...
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"Vytorin did a great job at lowering my total cholesterol level but the side effects are so bad. Leg cramping and muscle pain. I took myself off of it and I will never go back on it. All my aches and pains went away totally within 2 weeks! So I will ask my doctor to try something different. "
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"I have suffered from cold hives for about 10 years now and till this day I have not found a solution. Allegra does nothing for me. I take about two allegras everytime I step out my house and still get hives all over my face and body. Thats more than the recommended dosage for 180mg. I still have hope that theres a cur...
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"I have recently been placed on Abilify 20mg for early onset schizophrenia. Previously I was on Amisulpride which made me very tired and gave me problems with sexual dysfunction, Abilify has provided me with a symptom free solution."
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"I have been taking these since 2011- 2016. At first they helped decrease my panic attacks but it came with a price. The negative side effects were emptiness, fogginess, poor concentration, worsening social skills, apathy, constant worrying, mania. I was really unmotivated to do things, I didn't care about anythin...
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"I was on Sprintec for 3 years. I had no major side effects I thought until recently I stopped taking it so my husband and I can start trying for a baby. About a week and a half off the pill my sex drive sky rocketed! Now I'm realizing that the hormones were suppressing my sex drive. Anyone else had this happen to...
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"After 5 months of infusions I feel better although CIDP symptoms persist. Side effects were mouth sores/swollen lips both with white blisters starting after three days resolving after two weeks. Significant coverage of chest and back rash, large red blotches. Start on the fifth day and resolve after forming black scab...
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"An excellent medication for treating my condition"
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"It worked within a few days"
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"Made me anxiety go out of control, dizziness, nauseous, migraines, acne, breast pain, fatigue... etc etc. Don't recommend at all."
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"Omg..what a terrible drug! I just recently asked to be changed back to Advair. My regular Dr wouldn't so I saw a colleague of his and she asked why I was put on it in the first place. I told her that I did not know why he changed me from Advair to Symbicort when I wasn't having any problems with it. Sh...
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"These are great if you can't sleep. They lull you off nicely."
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"I take this as a mood stabalizer it has really helped level out my moods"
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"I have had two kids, don't know if that effects insertion pain but it was literally a pinch, like when they take blood from your finger tip, not as horrible as some people are leading on. I had very light cramping for a few days and my periods became sporadic for a few months. I don't get a period anymore, m...
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"Took 6 day 1 take 5 day 2 take 4 day3 take 3 day 4 take 2 day 5 take 1 day 6. This has worked on numerous occasions to decrease swelling and pain from gout."
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"I tried the 2 week trial and I did lose about 7 pounds and my sugar cravings were diminished. I wish I could continue but it is just too expensive. I wish it came in generic, however the patents don't start expiring until 2023 so it won't be anytime soon."
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"I felt like a zombie on this medication, gained weight, had no sex drive, and basically walked around not knowing what was going on. Definitely wouldn't recommend based on my own experience."
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"Worked for 2 weeks then stopped."
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"I've been on Vyvanse at varying dosages (30-40 mg) for about 2 years. I've never been on anything else really, so I can't speak to other drugs, but I feel like I got my life back. I did notice it would wear off for me around 3 in the afternoon though, and the doctor put me on a low dose of Dextroampheta...
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"You body does take time to adjust to it. The first time I took it, I had it for 6-7 months and felt nauseous right after taking it and would get horrible headaches. I forgot to refill the prescription so I was back on it a month later. And three months after that I'm still experiencing nausea and headaches, but n...
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"I am 32 years old and have struggled with acne since high school. I was completely freaked out about taking this medication after reading all the horror stories online, but after talking to my doctor I knew I wanted to give it a try. I am in my 2nd month of taking the medication and I have seen dramatic results. I ...
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"afters years of Sotalol and many AF attacks Flecanide has been a wonder drug for me, I get tired but don't blame flecanide thats to easy, many things cause tiredness!"
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"I just had my 3rd shot and I'm very happy with it. Before I got on the shot i had tried several different pills. They all made me have mood swings and depression, and I felt tired all the time. My doctor talked me into trying the depo shot and it has been amazing. I feel full of energy and I haven't had any ...
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"I started this medication for weight loss on 01/15/10 and Today is 02/14/10 I am a female, age 22 and started out at 227lbs and I am down to 210lbs. That's 17 lbs. The first day I took this medication I could not believe my lack of interest in food. However, the first 2 days on this medication I had a horrible he...
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"Aleve is great for back pain.I take one pill in the morning. And one at night before bed time.no pain at all.That's what my M.D. told me to take.thanks Aleve .great job"
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"Perfect experience."
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