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"I agree, Xanax works well but in limited duration - Klonopin is better because it relaxes you for longer. Just mellows you out so you don't freak out- has changed my life and made it better. My doctor told me to let it dissolve on my tongue, since I have issues with burning tongue from a nerve injury. This has ad...
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"Suffered with Tension Migraines, combined with vascular/aura types for 25 yrs. Went round & round w/tests, scans, RX's, shots, etc until FINALLY my doctor prescribed Anolor 300. Hard to find anymore, but Fioricet was a perfect replacement (same ingredients). It has helped immensely in my daily life. No missed...
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"I started this BC about 9 months ago. I did have abnormal periods one month I would start on the Iron pills and the next I would start a week before. I am currently PREGNANT so somewhere along the line this BC failed me big time. With abnormal periods how are you really supposed to know? I took this BC religi...
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"I have been taking Yaz for a month now. I have been on so many birth controls in the past and they all made me crazy. I feel normal on Yaz. The only downfall is I do have a hard time getting up in the morning. Extremely tired. There is no spotting though, no bloating, no headaches and I think I lost weight which is a ...
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"I had used this product for several years when ever I experienced yeast infections from the medication I was taken. I found it to be very helpful in lessening the irritation. Is it still being sold? I have a need for it again"
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"I cannot speak highly enough of this medicine. I used to drink a case of beer per week, sometimes more. I've been trying to control my drinking for 3-5 years with no results. After starting on Naltrexone, now I can take it or leave it - I have beer in the house but it doesn't control me in the slightest. ...
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"I have been using lutera for 5 months now and it's horrible, it's the first time a birth control affects me like that. I totally lost my libido, like i'd rather watch the rain fall than have sex, I am the crankiest thing and I'm 1000 x more sensitive than i used to be. And I feel depressed about ha...
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"I have been taking this drug for more than two years 0.75 MGM it has not helped me with anything but keep my levels normal. My hair still falls out, I can't loose weight, my heart still flutters. I still don't slept well, my nails are brittle. What does this drug do for you? I have yet to find out... T...
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"I have been increased from 2.5mg to 5mg but because by blood pressure was 135/85 they were not happy with the bottom number 85 and because I am a type 2 diabetic they have now just double my dose to 10mg and for years stated I had white coat syndrome and would not medicate - surely this could have cause more damage. B...
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"I just found out about Capzasin today and tried it for the first time for my fibromyalgia. I have OTC .025% and while I have only been using it a few hours I am so excited to have found it. The burning sensation is mild compared to my pain and doesn't bother me in the least. I tried it on one thigh to start and m...
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"A warning for menstruating women... I am a 28 year old female who was prescribed Xarelto for a Pulmoary Embolism. My menstrual period lasted 10 days with extremely heavy bleeding and clots. Normally it lasts 3-4 days and is very light. Soaked through an ultra tampon AND overnight pad every 2 hours. I went through ...
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"This is day three for me taking Contrave. I was really excited to start the med because I knew it was closely related to Wellbutrin. Years ago I took Wellbutrin to stop smoking and it work great. So day 1 I weighed 197lb and I'm 5-3. Felt kind of fuzzy and in the later afternoon a bit nauseous. Day 2 after s...
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"I switched to LoSeasonique after taking LoEstrin24 for about a year because I was still getting extreme side effects from my periods (passing out, couldn't get out of bed, etc) and stopped taking it after the first month and a half because by skin was breaking out really bad. This past month was my first month be...
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"I had my IUD placed about 3 months after having my first kid. I thought it was a good idea since I read that it will stop periods. Since I am nursing I hadn't gotten a period until 1 week after I got mirena. My period had lasted over a week now. That part I do not like. I was probably better off without it. Hopef...
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"I've only been on this for 5 days, and it is not normal at all! lots of sleeping, extremely dizzy, and feel like vomiting!"
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"I was prescribed Cymbalta 20mg @1/day, first thing in the morning for severe sciatic pain. After about 3 days I experienced considerable relief in my pain and stays away until around 8-8:30 PM. What I don't like is the constant sweating. I can be sitting still and start to sweat. It's all facial sweating a...
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"I've had Nexplanon for 4 months and I don't regret it. I was scared by the negative reviews but I got it anyway. My experience has been SO POSITIVE. Insertion was quick and painless other than the lidocaine shot which stings momentarily. I had been on my normal flow period (day 3) when I got the implant. Ble...
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"I've been on Nexplanon for 4 months now, and its the best birth control i've used. The pill made me gain weight and I often forgot to take it. I had an iud for almost a year, but it moved in my uterus and had to be removed. My doctor recommended nexplanon. The insertion was painless. I had some spotting for ...
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"Klonopin is a very effective medicine for people such as myself that suffer from debilitating panic disorder and/or PTSD. This medicine saved me from becoming institutionalized after returning home from the Gulf War back in 1991. When I first took the medicine, I felt as if I had awoken from a hellish nightmare. It...
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"Works great. I was really iffy about it at first reading the reviews but it's going on to the 4th month n my period had stopped. I use to have depression n other problems but after I got the nexplanon it seemed to help n clear it away.. I'm losing weight also which is a plus. That was one of my fears o...
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"Took it for a month. It caused a great deal of anxiety, sweating, and nausea. "
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"I had severe soft tissue damage. The inflammation would not subside and was creating other problems as the inflammation was choking nerves. I did a series of 11 injections in the area (12"x12" area) over approximately 8 weeks. It worked. It took about 2 months to feel full effects. My side effects included m...
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"I am pregnant and have been suffering from severe nausea and vomiting. I have been taking Zofran for about 25 weeks. The disolving tablet doesn't have an affect on me. I can't keep it down, even after half an hour I will throw up the medication. The rare times I can hold it down, it has no affect on me."
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"The pill did what it was supposed to. It made my periods tolerable. However, On the fourth pack I started noticing shortness of breath, elevated blood pressure and chest pain. I had all the tests done and after determining It wasn't a heart attack or blood clot, I went off of the birth control and a day later th...
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"I've used Lamictal for years and it's pretty good. I have some side effects, but I don't get so down so often, and it makes me tolerable to live with."
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"Got my Kyleena in on 9/7/17. I had a friend drive me in because of all that I was reading about women getting dizzy after the procedure. I was prepared to feel the worst pain of my life but it was nothing but a little discomfort for me (23, never had kids) doctor gave me cytotec to take the night before, and was insis...
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"Took this for nerve pain and it helped! Except I would rather ache & have nerve pain than deal with the side effects I experienced. I kept getting nightmares that were so horrific, I eventually started sleeping with the lights on & thus not sleeping as good. Within 6 months I gained 20 lbs without changing my ...
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"I have been taking Linzess for the past 2 months. I love it!! I do not suffer from IBS or constipation anymore. I take as directed and works perfectly. I must note that I have to take hydrochlorothiazide for high blood pressure. The Linzess did not work when I took the diuretic. I drank and drank water and all ...
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"My doctor, gave me a sample packet with the the 10,20 and 40 mg. for my anxiety and depression. Overall I like it, my anxiety has gone away and depression is lessen! I recommend you take it with a full stomach because it can cause dizziness. I like the 20 mg better 40mg was to strong! But I did notice some side effec...
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"I had Cyber Knife in 2015 & mild BPH before and after.Went over a year taking nothing but Flo Max never worked for me, but my BPH got bad & started taking 5 mg cialis which helped.First Urine Culture came back with blood & a UTI. Next 3 were clear Went on Cialis an & Cypro. Then Cialis & Ceturoxi...
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"I have taken Oxazepam 10 mg, since the early 90's for Anxiety. It allows me to live my life without any side effects, calms me down, keeps my throat muscles from tightening, when confronted with, or involved in situations where anxiety attacks would increase. It allows me to live my life, without any side effects...
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"I've had chronic hives for most of my life. I can't tell you the different types of medical "cocktails" I've been on. I've tried doxepin up to 100 mg.... made me loopy all day long. Don't really want to take anything that will mess with my brain. I've taken Benadryl, Clar...
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"I'm just starting on .6. I've been on it for 2 days and I've already noticed the total lack of desire for food. My goal is only 25 lbs. so I'm combining it with the gym 3-4 days a week. I'll certainly come back in a few weeks to keep you all posted. Good luck to all."
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"I have epileptic seizures & there are times my mind thinks non stop even in my sleep. And I would wake up tired and sore with a headache. I could literally see my thoughts racing in my mind about things I had to do the next day, I got to the point I was only sleeping 2-3 hours a night, my neurologist prescribed m...
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"I'm 18, I've been on Lisinopril 20mg for a year. My BP stays around 120/80 which is good. When swim season came, I had been trying to get into shape but fatigued too easily in practice to ever get a good workout in. At my first swim meet, I almost had a heart attack after a race. Lisinopril cured my high BP ...
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"After years of hot flashes.....at least one per hour....plus sleep depriving night sweats....my doctor suggested Gabapentin rather than hormones. Didnt really understand the drug until I did some research and read how it has helped other women. So, I took it....300mg, at night, as prescribed.....wow!!! I havent slept...
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"Because of a long history of narcotic (painkiller) use, my doctor suggested that my body was not producing melatonin and that my insomnia might be because of this. Sure enough, the very first night I took the medicine, I slept well, with no after effects. That is the best thing about this medicine. I take it half an h...
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"I have been on this pill for about three months now. It's my first type of birth control I've ever taken so I have nothing to compare it to. The first two months, symptom wise, were horrid. I got extreme mood swings, horrid acne (my skin has always been clear), weight gain, and tender breasts. After the two ...
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"Tried 4 other statins. Simvastatin has no morning foot pain. Additional benefit is no more erectile dysfunction."
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"I had this treatment in January 2015 and it worked for me almost immediately. I will say that I was already doing catheters and I still do them twice a day if I didn't I would probably never pass urine so something to think about. I wish that I had this years ago when I was scared to leave the house or was always...
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"I have been on many anti-epileptic medicines over the course of 30 years: Dilantin, Mysoline, Klonopin, Depakote, Topamax, Lamictal, etc. While Keppra did a good job of controlling the myoclonic jerks which I often experience, it was way too sedating when combined with Topamax. It wasn't uncommon for me to sleep...
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"Methadone saved my life. It's that simple to say. Not to mention, Methadone Diskets is BY FAR the best form of Methadone, made by Roxanne Pharmacuticals pill imprint 54 883. I was a heavy Narcotics user for just about 10 years. Hydrocodone for 2 years, 100mg daily, Oxycodone for 4 years, 160mg daily, Heroi...
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"I was given the 8mg sample to try for overactive bladder. I took it one day and had a constant urge to urinate all day and night. I tried to urinate about every 15 minutes and very little came. Didn't take it for 10 days. Tried again with the same result. "
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"I have Multiple Scelrosis and I found that this medication helps well when trying to cope with the pain from MS."
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"I was a 2 pack per day person. Awesome. I quit smoking in 3 days and have been smoke free for 7 months. I would have died from cigarettes if I did not quit. I really feel that Chantix is the reason I quit. You have to want to quit and you still have to try. Chantix just makes it easier. Remember, a craving will never ...
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"I have been on this med for almost a week. I am pleased to not have experienced any of the potential side effects. I have noticed a decreased appetite. That alone makes me very hopeful. Down 3 pounds already."
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"(2005) Diagnosed with UC in Australia. I was hospitalized and put on some very strong doses of Prednisone/Cortisone. first as tablets and then via IV. It made me very irritable and made me worse. I ended up getting a subtotal collectomy/j-pouch (& full recovery) (2015) a few weeks ago, I got a really bad case ...
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"I had been on the combined oral pill for many years and had tried many different kinds. I have experience every kind of mood swing possible, severe cramping and abdominal pain, headaches, nausea, heartburn, moodiness, and had severe irritability, and uncontrollable bursts of tears before and during my period! As well ...
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"Had Panic attacks for 3 years until started on Prozac. Stopped after two weeks. Made a wonderful difference in my anxiety and depression."
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"Remarkable ! Have had HepC for over 30years. Asymptomatic. Started an 8 week course of Harvoni about 7 weeks ago. Viral load went from 2 million down to UNDETECTABLE ! After just 28 days. Wow! Side effects are annoying but manageable. Have had headaches, fatigue, bloating, insomnia and body aches. But I just rest wh...
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"I have been taking Tri-Sprintec for 2 1/2 years. My period is regular and 5-6 days. I need to switch because I cannot find Tri-Sprintec or any other Triphasic pill in Nicaragua right now. Since I've been looking into other pills, I have been reading a lot about side effects and have just realized that I have b...
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"Starting weight on 6.12.17 was 184.5. Type 2 diabetic with Hashimoto thyroid disease. I was eating about 1200 calories daily and walking 6 plus miles a day I continued to gain weight. After the trial dose of which I had no side effects I had lost 13 pounds. Started 7.5mg dose on 6.26.17. Stuck at 168.5 for 12 days. Ea...
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"I am still in treatment, but my initial impression of Ibrance is positive. My doctor is extremely supportive of it's uses and anticipated outcomes. (I have a fantastic doctor) I've had ease of access, when I mention Ibrance to medical professionals and the like their response is positive according to what th...
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"This medicine has worked well for my back pain, however I cannot take it if I am going out. It causes significant dizziness and agitation, which I can put up with during stay at home evenings or days."
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"This medicine has enabled me to continue working and living a more normal lifestyle."
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"Prednisone is the only medicine that suppresses this dreadful condition. As soon as I stop taking it, the condition returns with a vengeance."
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"I had a blocked tear duct with inflammation and this worked almost instantly after trying other drops."
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"Decided to start Ortho Tri-Cyclen to improve menstrual cycles, PMS symptoms and acne that have grown increasingly worse over the past few years. Been taking it for the past month and I haven't had any nausea - a big plus. (I'd make sure to eat something before I take the pill though) Also, no spotting at all...
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"Freaking miracle drug. I tried everything but nothing would get rid of my psoriasis. I am a 6 year sufferer of it, had it everywhere including my scalp. I am now 6 weeks on Cosentyx and I am completely clear! I am beyond ecstatic, truly incredible stuff. So far I have had so side effects and hopefully that will contin...
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"Also, causes horrible periods!!! I would bleed heavily for 3 weeks+ stop for about a week and have a period again being 3 weeks+. Worst thing I ever decided on. Had it removed and started the pill again, acne has subsided and I'm much more cheerful And back to my old self(:"
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"Experienced zombie like state, very hostile, constant headache, felt a feeling of sadness come over me and wanted to cry randomly. I talk with my doc. who told me to decrease my dosage but I still had these effects. On to something else."
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"PRISTIQ HAS SAVED MY LIFE. Fourteen days ago I went to a psychiatrist because I was having suicidal thoughts and anxiety disorders that were paralyzing me with fear at 3:00 AM, I would sit up in bed and could not get to the other end of the black tunnel. I didn't enjoy anything I used to (I love fashion, I love m...
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"I got this implant December 2014 after having my baby girl in September. Before putting this in I had lost 20 pounds post partum after gaining 50 while being pregnant. Also before this medication, I have never had troubling acne ever. I started having one pimple every time I had my period since I was 16, that's a...
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"Triglyceride levels were 508. Doctor prescribed VASCEPA 6 months ago. Did another doctor visit and detailed blood report shows triglyceride lowered to 205. There is no change to my diet and exercise routine so VASCEPA is the only change. Will continue to take next 3 months."
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"Back again. As of 8/28/14 my viral load is down to 34. My CD4 is climbing as well. No side effects anymore at the time."
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"This medicine has ended my crisis. I talked to my Dr. about the fact that I exercise and I don't eat out of control and could not lose weight. I also told her that almost no matter what I eat I have to hit the bathroom within 20 minutes. So, on top of getting this prescription, she did food allergy testing. ...
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"I tried to go off this drug after undergoing TMS treatment, but I could not. It is as addictive as heroin. I needed to go onto Wellbutrin and Prozac to bridge over and taper off the Viibryd over a period of several weeks and the withdrawal syptoms were awful."
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"I LOVE my skyla. I have had it for about a year and it has caused no issues other than vagina lightning every once in a while. It is awesome. It was a 5/10 to get it put in and then the first night was a 7/10 for me and since I've had no issues other than said lightning. BEST BIRTH CONTROL EVER!"
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"Clonidine, or catapres, is a Godsend for opiate withdrawal. It takes a lot of the worst parts out of it. Best done under supervision of a compassionate doctor."
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"I am a 25 year old female and I struggled with acne for approximately 7-8 years before starting Zenatane (isotretinoin). I tried several topical and oral medications with little to no success. It became extremely upsetting and frustrating to wake up an extra 30 minutes just to "cover up" my breakouts. I fina...
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"Had IUD for about a month now and never had children. I have a sensitivity to estrogen so opted for this. I love it. Insertion hurt. The actual IUD didn't hurt at all. As soon as they released the clamp on my uterus, the pain went away immediately. I spot occasionally and have random cramps that last about ten m...
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"I was just fine on Cefdinir for first six days (actually, remarked how this was one antibiotic that didn't wipe me out). I did take probiotics with it, along with the prednisone tables (bronchitis and sinus infection). Then on the seventh day, when I took the last two, the cramping started. OMG. I am so sic...
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"I was very nervous about taking Sureprep after reading the side effects that could happen. I was on a liquid diet all day yesterday of broth, jello, juice and water. I was instructed to take the Sureprep at 3 and 6pm. I mixed and drank the first dose at 3pm. I immediately filled and drank 2 full cups of water per the ...
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"The reason, I got on this prescription was because 1. I don't want to get pregnant and 2. My periods last for 7-8 days cramps are unbearable and there are time that its heavy its annoying and there are times I cant even sleep. Now, I've only been on the pill for 7 days. Before I even take the pill, I'm ...
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"I am on my second day of Belviq. I have had no additional side effects except for some small coughing about 15 mins after I take the pill. I love this, as I previously tried qysima and absolutely hated the way it made me feel. When I eat I get "feel" full sooner than before. I also was able to walk by...
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"I would never take this drug again and I would encourage you to never take this drug. The side effects were terrible."
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"I started taking phentermine on November 4 and today is my 3rd day. My starting weight is 254lbs. My goal is to lose 100lbs. Since starting I feel like I have so much energy and have been able to keep up with my 4 kids so much easier. The only side effect that I have is a mild headache and a little jittery. I haven...
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"I struggled with depression, mood swings, and incredibly severe anxiety at a very young. Effexor is the only drug that worked for me. I went up to 150mg and that really helped me control my anxiety and depression. I became more outgoing and was able to enjoy life in a way I hadn't been able to before. The one con...
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"I had Nexplanon inserted Feb. 15, 2017. At first I thought it was great. My cycle came around March 1st and I bled, with large clots, until June 10th, non stop!! It stopped for about 3 weeks, and started again at the end of June until July 6th. I've had major depression, thoughts of dying, my anxiety has also bee...
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"Works amazingly for my Bipolar Non-Specified Disorder. Not a happy pill, but one that keeps me feeling stable most of the year. Has definitely made a world of difference in my life. Only negative side effect is that I have a harder time losing weight on this medication (however, it does not seem to directly caus...
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"I took it for a month to come off my valium it was great no longer on any benzos Its great"
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"I started this drug 4 months ago and I have the cough and the headaches. But my blood pressure is still high. I started taking it in the morning, when I got up my blood pressure was running 178/110 or higher within 2 hours it was down, but I was so tired that I was falling a sleep at work and waking up with high blood...
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"I never had any back problems until I reached my upper 40s. If I wasn't careful, I would somehow manage to pull my lower back muscle. The pain was relentless, and nothing I took really helped; it only took the edge off. Very fortunately, a doctor recommended I take Skelaxin/Metaxalone, and FINALLY something helpe...
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"I had a bad car wreck in 2011, caused chronic back pain. I have had 5 surgeries which ended up putting in a spinal cord stimulator. That helps with nerve pain, but not back pain so much. I eventually was put on Zohydro 40mg about 1 year ago. He first tried 30mg, but upped it after a month or so to be covered bette...
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"My son has been on every medicine available for ADHD and it didn't work. I thought to myself one day how about giving him his night medicine during the day. I asked the doctor and he said if we were going to do that I prefer giving him Kapvay rather than the Catapres he's on so we did and I could not be more...
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"I have taken Tenuate for 2 months now and lost almost 20 pounds. This is HUGE for me as I had tried and failed to lose weight -any weight- on my own for years. In addition to helping me lose weight, on it I have more energy and a better mood, so I did some research and found that the medicine apparently also works on ...
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"I got mine inserted a month and a half ago. So far, I have experienced some dizziness, lightheaded, very random nausea, random/light spotting, headaches, a little weight gain and heartburn (but both are because I have been eating crappy) Headaches are becoming more frequent now but Tylenol helps. Nausea hits randomly,...
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"I like this birth control method because it's safe to use while breastfeeding (I am 5 months post-partum and have been on the pill since my period returned at 2 months post-partum). This is the only birth control I use. I have an alarm set on my phone to go off at 1pm everyday and I take the pill at that exact t...
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"No big deal people. It doesn't taste great (salted cherry comes to mind) but it certainly is not unbearable. Started at 5pm and drank it slowly. Had first movement within 30 minutes before I even finished. Bloating and watery movements for the next few hours about every half an hour. Definitely some bloating bu...
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"I've had my skyla in for 4.5 months. The insertion sucked. It was very painful, which was expected, but the sensation of having your cervix opened and something put in it freaks your body out. I had cold sweats, nausea, and was worried I'd faint. About 30-45 minutes later I had horrible cramps, which are exp...
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"I have taken this medicine for 4 months now due to not being able to sleep with the depression medicines I'm on. Ambien works wonders. I had a few odd moments where my child found me sleep walking, just in the fridge, hungry I guess. I saw things the first time I took a whole 10 mg. I'm glad others wrote rev...
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"I had to take 2 g the 1st day and 2 g the second day. Just took the second dose of pills and I feel funny. My head is feeling weird and I feel sleepy. Had dark urine and a bad taste in my mouth - my tongue looks unhealthy too. But damn my vagina is feeling the bomb again. Smell went away right away. Btw I get BV when ...
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"It seems to do a great job for migraines and bipolar disorder at 120 mg. I won't stop it."
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"Finally, something non-addictive that actually treats my migraines! I take this with an aleve and I usually get relief within an hour, and the relief lasts a few hours (about 8) Only downside is that it makes you really drowsy, and it makes you feel like "blah" for a few days after you take it, but it&#03...
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"Have reported some good experiences since I started to use it about a year ago. I can still get reasonable erections but on special occasions or 'date nights' used it for enhanced performance. Have found that it works best on a fairly empty stomach and very little alcohol but most importantly if you are feel...
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"I took Ambien awhile back for insomnia. Within 20 minutes I was out. Woke up refreshed after 6 - 8 hours. Caution: for me, it was addicting and I could not sleep without it. Also for me, I would not remember activities I may or may not have done the night before. Unplug your phone, you may regret who you call and the ...
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"Hardcore I.V heroin/everything user saved by this drug. After 20 yrs of battling opiate/prison/whole bunch of crap, I leaned heavily on bupe. And broke a cycle that puts most people in a box 4 life. From subutex to subox, to bunivail, I moved up the ladder. I give credit to this drug and packing up moving south ...
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"I was suffering from acne since 12 years. Now I am 27. I had took various costly treatments including chemical peeling and other cosmetic treatments. When I was 25 my skin specialist suggest me Yasmin. I took it for 11 months, in first month I had little bit headache and nausea but in second month there was no discomf...
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"20+ years of RR without awareness/disability. When it changed to SD with dizziness, poor balance, many falls, intense fatigue, foot drop, diminished walking, muscle spasms, bladder & bowel issues, MRIs confirmed without argument. I participated in Canadian study of "Fampyra" with measurements of ability ...
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"DON'T USE THIS PRODUCT. IT IS NOT EFFECTIVE. After my second child I chose to try this option for birth control it was extremely uncomfortable being inserted and after a year and half found out that it had migrated into my stomach and I needed to have surgery to remove. What kind of protection is this? "
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