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Effexor XR tends to work well for reduction of anxiety and stabilization of mood. However, it has a propensity, especially with Bipolar individuals to push them towards mania, rather than a moderate level of calm homeostasis. This is of significant concern because the ongoing elevated mood can mask or create other challenges for the individual. For example, an individual with active Epstein Bar may not be as readily aware of the fatigue they are experiencing, or if they are, they may not be able to rest sufficiently to engage in active recovery.
Another concern with Effexor XR is the difficulty in coming off of this medication. One has to be slowly titrated off of this medication to avoid sharp changes in mood, and potential increase in suicidal ideation. This is defiantly a medication that should be cautiously used with Bipolar populations.

I was started at 10 mg daily for acne to see if any side effects would show at that dose. When none were apparent the dosage was increased to 20 mg daily.
Although I saw great results with my clearing skin, I also began to have serious side effects. Most people experience dry skin meanwhile I had become depressed and suicidal. I had to discontinue use. It is likely that the side effects were a result of other medication interfering or that for my weight 20 mg might have been too much. Always let your doctors know everything you are taking and immediately make them aware of any side effects.
I will be re-starting Accutane in a month but this time I will be taking it every other day or less.

Zyrtec is the only allergy medication that I have taken that is able to help all of my allergy symptoms. Typically when my allergies begin to bother me my nose will run, my eye will get extremely dry and my throat itches. Zyrtec helps me with all these symptoms however i felt extremely drowsy after taking them.

This birth control is great. I experienced no side effects with this birth control unlike other medications.

I was taking another antidepressant that had some negative side affects.My doctor switched me to prozac and I had no side affects and my depression has substantially gotten better.I am now enjoying the things in life that I had given up.I am now socializing and am back at work.

I use this medication for birth control. I have been on this medication for over a year now and I love it. I have noticed no side effects for this medication. It's a easy birth control medication for me.

Ambien is advertised a lot on TV as a wonder drug. My own doctor was adament about putting me on the medication because I was having a terrible time getting to sleep and staying that way. I was also under a lot of stress at the time and he suggessted it may help with that as well.
After just a few times of taking Ambien, people started to tell me I was myself. I was groggy during the day and it was extremely hard for me to rise in the morning. I think people should be warned more clearly about the dangers of the side effects. I did not even feel comfortable driving. It is also habit forming.

I began using Klonopin for anxiety. My doctor first prescribed a low dose Xanax to me, but when that did not work I was switched to Klonopin. The first time I took it I felt like drowsy and was not alert. I later learned that I could not take it if I was already drowsy, because it would induce sleep. Sometimes if i take to make I get a dizzy feeling. It does not affect my work life and usually passes quite quickly.

I find Klonopin to be helpful, despite the mild side effects. They can be remedied quite easily. Klonopin, when taken in the right dose, greatly helps reduce my anxiety

I have several injuries that cause me chronic pain that can occasionally get aggravated. On those occasions Vicodan is by far the one that alleviates the pain while still allowing me to function and get through my day without being totally miserable.
Unfortunately, I have found resistance from my doctors for prescribing Vicodan even though I rarely need to use it and my prescriptions are infrequent they almost always try to steer me to other drugs which have never had as satisfactory results.

This brand was up to the standards of Advil or Motrin IB. I mainly used it for menstral cramps and it worked wonders. If you are looking for a brand of ibuprofen to help relieve pain and other symptoms without paying a big price, I recommend this brand. I no longer need to purchase the other medication because of a name. It worked very good for me. I experienced no side effects what so ever.

Over the years, I've tried many times to quit smoking. Withdrawal symptoms were too much for me. I started taking Chantix both with reservations and anxiety. My fiance had taken it for two months and quit smoking. But since I have depression, I was worried that i'd experience severe symptoms.
So far, my dreams are no more strange than normal, and the cravings are way easier to handle while on it. The only bothersome part for me is the nausea. The nausea comes on suddenly and very strong. I will continue to take it, just "under a microscope".

I had a severe insomnia problem. I was staying up days on end. I found out stress played a part in why I wasn't getting any sleep. I tried several different prescriptions. I couldn't find one that didn't leave me drowsy, or groggy the next day. It was also near impossible for me to find something that didn't knock me instantly. That was until I tried Seroquel.

The first night I knew it would be a good fit. I was sleep about half an hour after I took the medicine. It was the best 8 hours I had gotten in weeks. The next day I was refreshed and ready for anything. I highly recommend this product.

Yaz is fantastic! I started it not too long ago, and it's done almost everything it's promised to do: No bloating, shorter/lighter period, stable mood, less cramping, and most importantly, no pregnancy!

Another fantastic result was that my skin and my hair became less oily, and that was greatly appreciated! I became very used to taking them, so remembering wasn't too much of a hassle.

I have recommended this to my girlfriends, and they've had great success with it as well.

I was prescribed Vicodin after a recent tooth extraction. The dentist assured me that the strength of the dosage wouldn't knock me out completely, which I was concerned about. The pain from my pulled tooth was minimal after taking the Vicodin, and although I was somewhat drowsy afterward, it did not put me to sleep for half the day, as I had feared it might.

I experienced some stomach cramps while taking Vicodin, and I was not able to alleviate that until I stopped taking the medication. I was told that this is a common side-affect, but I was not prepared for the severity of the cramps, and the constant discomfort they caused me. Next time I will inquire about an alternative to better suit my needs.

I have been taking Bupropion for "Adjustment Disorder with Depressive episode" for the past month. I have already seen an improvement in my mood and ability to focus. This morning I also noticed that I actually felt happy for a few minutes. My energy level has improved as well. I expect to be well enough to return to work soon.

The only side effects that I have experienced are dry mouth and constipation during the first week. There have been no side effects since then.

My doctor, through testing, found out that my cholesterol was too high. We tried diet to bring it down and it did not work. I was exercising and this also did not work. She finally suggested this medication. I was very reluctant but she persuaded me and wrote a prescription.

My doctor told be that less than one percent of people taking this drug would react badly to it. I felt this was still a lot but she convinced me that it would be great for me. Guess what. I am one of the less than one percent. The the fourth day I was have trouble making decisions and I am a very logical person. When I could not even make up my mind at a restaurant I knew something was terribly wrong. The only difference in my life was the addition of the medication. I stopped that evening and by the next evening I was my normal, quick thinking, self.

This medication may be good for a lot of people but it was ot good for me.

I suffered from severe heartburn, which most friends and family felt was an untreated ulcer. After taking regularly for a few weeks, I started to find my heartburn to be somewhat relieved. Does not provide instant relief and for me, still had to be used in conjunction with chewable antacid tablets. I do not suffer from any known side-effects to date.

A few years ago I noticed that I was feeling extremely tired and gaining weight. I couldn't get enough rest and constantly felt tired. My Doctor ran blood test and found that my tyroid was almost non existent. He prescribed Synthroid for me what a difference.

I began feeling better after a few weeks and now I am on the right road. I now have energy, I feel great and most importantly I have gained my life back. I can't imanage life without my medication and I wouldn't want to go without this medication for a day. The great thing with this medication was the fact that I have not experienced any side effects.

My doctor prescribed Lexapro after I had a panic attack while on vacation about a year ago. I’ve had problems with anxiety in the past, but this panic attack seemingly came out of no-where. After that incident, I was afraid of having another panic attack and this anxiety was starting to affect me at work. I made an appointment with my doctor and started Lexapro that same night. It took about 2 weeks for me to start feeling more like myself again. I could still feel the anxiety, but I felt more in control of my feelings.
I really didn’t have any side effects, accept maybe a slightly decreased libido. I recently stopped taking the Lexapro because my husband and I have decided to start a family. While my doctor said it was fine to be on Lexapro while I’m pregnant, I would rather not take any chances. Coming off of Lexapro made me feel pretty irritable and gave me a slight headache. That lasted about a week.

I started using Zoloft while being treated for an Eating Disorder, Anxiety and Depression. I was on Zoloft ranging from 25mg up to 150mg over the course of 5 years. At that time I felt as though I had hit a wall, and it was not doing anything any longer. I stopped cold turkey (which I definitely do NOT recommend to anyone) and experienced horrific side effects. After trying various different medications over the following 3 years, I finally ended back on Zoloft. I started back up on it about 3 months ago, and things have been much better. Evertyhing in my daily life has improved and I plan on staying on it continously.

I have patella femoral syndrome and have had it for about 5 years now. The pain comes and goes and when it gets really bad it hurts to much to walk. I have taken vicodin off and on during this time to help with the pain. Vicodin helps out a tremendous amount but it makes me very tired so I can only take it on days that I don't work. Unfortunately, those are the days that I need it the most.
Overall it is a great pain reliever with few side effects

I developed serious allergies the summer I turned 17. I dealt with a runny nose, watery itchy eyes and sneezing for years until I turned 21. The summer I turned 21 I developed bronchitis and had to see a doctor, once the infection had cleared the doctor discovered I had untreated asthma. This was a shock to me, as I had never been diagnosed or even suspected as having asthma. I had several tests done to find that my asthma was the results of severe allergies. I tried the majority of prescription and over the counter anti-histamines, I was on at least five different meds treating both my asthma and allergies before I finally went to a new doctor and they prescribed Zrytec.
A few weeks after being prescribed Zytec I discovered I was pregnant with my first child! I stopped taking all of the asthma medications (not something I would recommend but I was terrified of what they might do to my son) and I took only Zyrtec throughout the pregnancy along with my emergency inhaler if needed. The Zyrtec worked so well that I had not a single bout of asthma the entire nine months. After my son’s birth I have continued to take Zytec, now in combination with only two other asthma meds. I can go for weeks without the asthma meds, as long as I stay on Zyrtec, the moment I stop taking it suddenly I have bouts of wheezing and all of my allergy symptoms come crashing back down. I have been on Zytec for about 1 and ½ years now, and I have not seen any signs of waning effectiveness. I intend to keep taking it as long as it works, and I hope that is a long time to come.

My doctor had prescribed me Lexapro for horrible anxiety attacks. I used it for a couple of weeks and thought it made a big difference for me as far as the anxiety attacks go.
Furthermore, it helped with that attacks; however, it made me very moody and at the slightest thing someone would say to me, I would go off on them.

It is one of the best medications for cholesterol.It helped me really a lot.My cholesterol was 240 and after having this medication regularly for 2 years it came down to 140.I started having muscle pain for first few months but now i am back to normal.

This medication has been very life changing for me. I was moderately depressed prior to taking Prozac. I had tried several other anti-depressants but none worked or they had signficant side effects. Prozac has had no side effects from day one. Within about 10 days of taking it, my mood improved and stabilized. It continues to help daily. I highly recommend int.