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pain | "for several years i ended up in the er for severe migraine treatments. in the beginning i was always treated with a narcotic and anti nausea. after taking narcotic and triptan at home failed, usually vomiting uncontrollably. now i take oxycodone daily. when it fails i go to the er and now, i get torodol. it works better than any narcotic. very fast relief. i rarely get it i.v because now i go before i vomit. the shot in the butt does not bother me and fastest way to get rid of the pain. if i am already vomiting i still take the shot in the butt and the i.v with anti nausea separately. i.v is too slow for pain relief. never had side effects. but i guess i am getting a mix between the narcotic at home and the shot. never took it alone." | 4 |
insomnia | "i work nights and have struggled to sleep during the day for over a year. i've tried melatonin, otc sleep aids, completely darkened room, etc etc. i went to my doc last week and was prescribed trazodone to start at 25 mg. i still didn't sleep better than usual. yesterday i took the 50 mg and became violently ill an hour after, my heart was racing for remainder of the day and i was dizzy. i admit i was terrified i was dying because i'd never felt that way before. needless to say, i'm not going to continue with this drug." | 8 |
acne | "i have suffered from mild to moderate acne for almost the past 10 years and for the past few years it has been quite moderate and under control- not perfect but not terrible by any means. however, i went on yasmin bc and within 4 days i was experiencing the worst breakout of my life. my right cheek, whole chin and jaw line was just awful. i got prescribed differin asap and for the past week i have been combining with coconut oil when i apply at night to 'water it down' so to speak. my blemishes are fading so quick! ive had a few new ones, an ib i imagine, but they are going as quick as they come. i am really happy and can't recommend enough. this is differin cream and not gel. i have tried duac in the past and it wasnt even close!!!" | 2 |
birth control | "i've had my iud for almost 6 months now. i researched a lot about birth control before picking the mirena. in the beginning, after having it in, it is a rough ride. bad cramping, bleeding for a month straight. once that stops and ur body adjusts, it's pretty nice to not have to think about birth control. i still pms, get cramps, and have spotting around the time i would be having my period but not anything like how it was naturally. i have concerns about long term affects bc i'm only 21 and i would love to have babies one day, just not right now. bc iud are so new they are still working out long term affects so i would only suggest getting one if you are done having kids." | 0 |
insomnia | "this med is not worth 2 cents!! took 15mg 1st night...tossed and turned...took it at 10:30 and i was still wide awake..i was on serquil but it caused weight gain..i'm asking my psychiatric dr for ambien, or some thing..i'm gonna try 30mg..see how that works. ..i don't like it" | 8 |
depression | "been on this for about a week. so far the pros are: i am much calmer. i have a very stressful job that used to have me yelling and wanting to pull my hair out. now i'm calmly discussing issues with a reasonable mind. also i noticed i have more energy and much more positive outlook on life. i've even lost a few pounds because my appetite is somewhat suppressed. the cons are: very vivid dreams. just about every night i have a very lucid and lengthy dream about something in my life. another con is the first few days i felt a little "out of it" as others have said, but that stopped after about 3-4 days. the last con is that it's expensive. i have two insurances and still had a copayment. but i like it so much, it's worth the price." | 1 |
birth control | "i've been on the patch for about two weeks and i guess it works, no baby, and rarely any symptoms, the first couple days i became depressed and slept a few hours but i didn't think anything of it. my one complaint is that i work out often so i'm constantly taking showers and sweating so the edges of the patch are always coming up. my doctor said to just tape them but it worries me. i'm going to try placing it on a less moisture prone area." | 0 |
birth control | "i took this pill for birth control after a lot of considering on whether or not this was the right option for me because i was pretty skeptic and didn't like the idea of putting synthetic hormones in my body. i'm about to start on my second month, but so far my experience has been pretty positive. my only problem was really intense mood swings for about the first two weeks, i felt so sensitive about the littlest things. thankfully, this went away after about 3 weeks. i also noticed a slightly higher sex drive. i haven't experienced any weight gain, as long as you control your appetite. overall, i wouldn't turn away from using this because of these really bad reviews. everybody's body reacts differently." | 0 |
birth control | "had the mirena in 5 months now, okay so before i got that, periods would last sometimes 3 weeks at a time, and i'd be in pain most of the month .. so early days. . i had my mirena inserted at the same time as having a laparoscopy for endometriosis. . so i wasn't walking much that week anyway, and then my first two cycles (months) with the mirena the cramping was so bad it felt like i was being sawn in half with a chainsaw (no joke) but no blood or spotting whatsoever .. 5 months down the track.. no pain at all and no spotting and has been like that for the past 3 months.. reason for not giving mirena a perfect 10 is because i've definitely noticed extra hair growth.. but nothing tweezers can't fix.. but it is noticeable to me" | 0 |
depression | "after a year of taking this, i have trouble speaking at all, severe sedation and constant irritability. also a dangerous lack of care about my personal affairs and suicidal ideation. i'm called 'stable', when really i'm frozen in depression. i will never trust a psychiatrist again." | 1 |
birth control | "i've had implanon since march of 2010. i have terrible headaches everyday, severe mood swings, no patience, no sex drive. i love the fact that i am having no periods but it is ruining everything. i want to have it removed but i am afraid i will get pregnant but i know its the best thing to do because i am driving everyone away from me." | 0 |
birth control | "i switched to nora b because i was experiencing bad head aches on combination hormone bc. the head aches stopped but i bleed multiple times a month. it's terrible. it feels like i never get a break from my period. i'm on day three of the placebo pills and i still haven't bleed too. i'm definitely switching to a different medicine." | 0 |
weight loss | "i had a horrible side effects following 14 days on pill. it brought on anxiety and panic attacks as well as insomnia. i did lose weight (about 10 lbs) which continued even 2 months after (now 15 lbs). two months later i am having horrible stomach issues (going to specialist to rule out ibs or something else)." | 6 |
bipolar disorde | "great! slow start but kicks in well and helps with high mania and low depression. on 160mg daily. makes me sleepy at night so i take 1 and 1/2 at night and half in morning. no weight gain. getting smarter. " | 5 |
insomnia | "thank you everyone for your helpful comments. i've been suffering from insomnia since i was practically born and it gotten worse about 3 months ago down to a depression. so i've been introduced to the best sleeping medication ever and for the first time in my life i'm actually sleeping like a baby. i'm taking half of 0.5mg a night and i'm no longer this grumpiest girl in the morning that i've always been!" | 8 |
depression | "the first 2 weeks are the worst. i had lots of tummy issues but resolved with time. i'm on month 2 now and it's working better then any other medications i have tried. (i have tried them all with only effexor being the only one the actually worked) its costly but i hope with time the price will come down. (about 200 a month with insurance) but its working so it's worth it!" | 1 |
birth control | "update i been on it 2 months extreme acne huge boil looking pimples all over my face and in ears ouch hair loss worsening depresion weight gain because i can't stop eating" | 0 |
depression | "i am 16 and i just started taking citalopram about 3 months ago. it has made me feel better, but i can't seem to sleep at all, my stomach has these weird pains, and i have gained weight." | 1 |
insomnia | "i have insomnia due the past 10 years and have been using zolpidem (ambien's generic) 10 mg. i find that it take me anywhere from 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours before i am ready to lie down. when i finally go to bed i will sleep anywhere from 8-10 hours and wake up refreshed." | 8 |
birth control | "this is the worse birth control ever. i was on it for 2 years and 4 months.. everything was fine for the first year then after that i slowly started to get acne 1-2 spots every day for that year. then the last 4 months of being on it i started to get so many white heads around my cheeks and jawline & it started to make the acne soo bad like 10 pimples every where every day. not even make up would cover it nothing helped. it made my face so bad. it also made me loose a lot of hair, thinned my hair out and made me eat heaps, i gained a lot of weight. as soon as i got off it i haven't gotten any pimples since, no hair loss and i don't eat like i did on it. i wouldn't recommended it for anyone, i'm now stuck with scars waiting to fade." | 0 |
depression | "i have been taking sertraline 50 mg for 8 months now after my marriage broke up. i am taking it for depression and anxiety, initially the side effects were really horrendous for the first two weeks, loss of appetite, night sweats, and generally feeling sick, my mood did not really pick up until about week four, but since then i have felt much happier i would even go to say that i have not felt as calm for years. for you men out there worrying about sexually dysfunction, don%u2019t worry i have no complaints there at all. all i can say really is at first nothing seem to be getting better, if this happens to you hang in there because when it does its well worth the wait." | 1 |
birth control | "i have had skyla for a little over 2 years. i'm not going to lie, the application sucked. i have a pretty high pain tolerance, but your doctor has to force your cervix to dilate, so that obviously isn't going to feel pleasant. i took advil an hour before my appointment, as well. i had cramping for 2 weeks and i spotted for a little over a month, but not heavily. the worst part for me was the uncontrollable emotions for the first few days while the hormones set in. i would be talking about something happy, and tears would start flowing (i looked insane.) i decided to keep my skyla and give it time because i'm only 20 and i would rather have some light spotting and uneasy emotions than a child. now, i'm so happy and everything is normal!" | 0 |
depression | "i have been on cymbalta for a year now. in the beginning i was feeling great; didn't lose any weight in fact i have gained 20lbs. a few months ago i started having terrible anxiety. thank god i have xanax." | 1 |
acne | "i've been taking 50 mg dose for about 2 months now. at first i noticed a huge diff but now it doesn't seem to be working at all. if i get a pimple it does go in about a day but they are still coming so far. i'm itchy all the time and dizzy. it doesn't bother me but that has gotten worse. not sure what some women say on it taking their sex drive away. i'm totally abstinent and its increased mine to where its annoying. so i'm guessing it was something else with those others. i pee more but not aweful. i'll give it another 3 months to clear my skin before i use accutane." | 2 |
birth control | "i first got on the ring when i was 16 then got off when i was 18. i loved it! it made my skin the best it's ever been in my life and i had no weird side effects like mood swings and depression. i think it actually made me less depressed. the only thing was it did make you gain about ten pounds, which is why after two years i went off it. the weight dropped off immediately after i stopped using it. i'm 20 now and i'm considering using it again. just have to watch what i eat and stay at the gym an extra half hour i guess!" | 0 |
birth control | "i really loved my implanon the first 8 months because i had no bleeding whatsoever. i started having really bad pains in my abdomen and my doctor told me they were cysts, so she put me on a low dose of birth control pills for 3 months. the cysts went away but i started bleeding a lot more. now i bleed almost 3 weeks out of the month and it has caused serious relationship problems with my husband. it has made my face breakout, less than other birth control pills, but still broken out. my boobs got bigger which is actually not a bad thing. i have noticed feeling very very depressed and crying spells for no reason for the last year and a half that i have been on it. everyone's body reacts differently to all birth control, just make sure you know all of the side effects." | 0 |
birth control | "definitely does its job. light and manageable periods that last 5-6 days. skin has never been so clear. about 4 pounds of weight gain which is no problem. but, i am moody. i have always been a happy person and this pill causes you to snap easily and cry easily. still rating a 10 because it does its job and other than mood swings i have no complaints" | 0 |
depression | "i started taking this a few days ago to replace seroquel for depression and insomnia. it was terrible the first day it made me so dizzy i couldn't even sit up and after that it just made me drowsy i couldn't sleep at all and had to resort to taking seroquel." | 1 |
weight loss | "i first started taking contrave last year i lost over 35 pounds and i never had any problems with taking them but this time i just started 2 weeks ago after my one pill for a week i started feeling anxiety i just started caving in and i can as a breath and when i got on the two pills in the morning and one at night i did it for two days and then i had to stop i've been off of them for a week now but i really want to lose weight i'm 38 pounds overweight so i started them back 2 days ago and i started back on just one pill a day and i've noticed the heaviness in my chest is coming back should i continue taking these pills" | 6 |
insomnia | "i have insomnia problem for the past 5 years. i'm 56 years old, my doctor prescribed this zolpidem tartarate tablets , (in india tablet named nitrest 5mg). this is a good tablet. i don't have any side effects from this tablet." | 8 |
birth control | "i have had this device for about a year and a half. when i first had it put in, i did cramp for almost a week. really bad cramps and i spotted the entire time. i finally had a cycle and i thought i was hemorrhaging. i'm 32 and i have two kids. i didn't even bleed that much after i had given birth. it was the scariest thing i've ever experienced. i had to wear adult diapers along with super plus tampons because there was so much blood. my periods where lasting up to two weeks. they are now down to about eight days with two days of very heavy bleeding. my vagina starts to have a funny smell and there is discharge for about a week. as for as this bc being effective i would say 100%. it's the side effects that are a pain." | 0 |
acne | "never had acne but started breaking out in my mid-20's. i was put on benzaclin which helped heal faster but wasn't really preventing anything. i was really hesitant to go on any tretinoin cream because of the dreaded 'it gets worse before it gets better'. my dermatologist insisted this gel is very gentle and most people actually don't have an initial breakout from this. i trusted him and decided to start using it. it was the best decision i made.
i never had an initial breakout, only some peeling for the first few weeks until my skin got used to it. i have been on it for 5 months now and probably only have had one or 2 pimples since then, and they go away within a day or two now." | 2 |
bipolar disorde | "lamotrigine has been very effective for my bipolar. coming off lamotrigine is very hard but i found the supplement 'milk thistle' very helpful and only managed to come off it completely with its help. i am back on the lamotrigine now as i my moods became extreme again without it." | 5 |
birth control | "i have been on this for birth control for over a year. i'd heard that i could have some spotting, especially in the first cycle, but i still get spotting starting about 3 weeks before my white pills (and it last up until then). this was very annoying for me so i will be switching away from the extended cycle." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been taking this birth control pill for about a month after getting my implanon removed. the implanon caused me to bleed for four months straight. and it wasn't just a light spotting, but a steady flow. so i was switched to chateal. after using this for over a month, i am very happy with the results. it stopped the bleeding, and the only side effect that i have experienced is a slight mood change. but other than that, i'm happy with it." | 0 |
anxiety | "i was prescribed viibryd due to social anxiety issues (no depression symptoms) and nervous sweating. i began the starter pack w/10mg then leveled out at 40mg. i noticed anxiety issues began to lighten after the first week, but it seems like i was 2 months in on the 40 mg when i noticed this was really working. i find that i'm a lot more tolerable of people and stressful situations. it's been good for me.
i did experience a few side effects; leg cramps, some insomnia, and these loud explosions ( in search of a better disciption) while falling asleep.
i'm 45 and this my first experience of any type of anxiety med, and i should have been taking this years ago" | 3 |
acne | "i started using duac and within 8-10 days my face was completely clear of acne however when i came back to use it, it wasn't as effective as the first time." | 2 |
depression | "i have always experienced small bouts of anxiety and depression before but nothing that ever really stuck around. a few months ago something caused me to become anxious, which lead to a panic attack which then lead to depression, and no matter what i did i just couldn't shake it. i couldn't eat, sleep, no desire to do anything, always anxious. i went to my doctor who put me on lexapro. it immediately helped with my anxiety, and within a few days my depression lifted. i have now been on lexapro for over 2 months and feel back to my normal self.
initial side effects: very sleepy for about 3 days, nausea for a couple of nights.
i still experience: vivid dreams and low sex drive.
i never experienced: weight gain or insomnia.
overall very happy." | 1 |
anxiety | "i have been taking buspar for 4 months now and it has helped pretty well for my anxiety. i take 3 10mg a day. i mostly like it because it helps with the extra anxiety and slight depression i get from the come down off of my adderall i take for adhd every day too. the only side effects i've had from the buspar has been nausea but as long as i eat a little bit of food whenever i take them it subsides that pretty well so i would recommend it to anyone with the same situation." | 3 |
depression | "i have been taking 150 mg of the generic of wellbutrin for the past month. i can't believe how amazing i feel! after dealing with depression for the past 4-5 years i finally feel like myself again. i was diagnosed with pmdd and mild depression but tried to deal both of these with prozac and hormone birth control. after three months of prozac i quit. it made me tired and took away my libido. it didn't help my depression at all. i've tried three different birth controls (i'm 46...it wasn't for birth control, just to try to help my hormone levels.) nothing helped my depression. finally my dr. prescribed wellbutin. i filled it but didn't take it for 8 months because i was afraid of the of the side effects. now i could just kick myself!" | 1 |
birth control | "i've started this birth control and its been shy of a month for me. i did experience nauseousness for the first week then it went away. i hardly had an appetite as well. however, i noticed large amounts of hair shedding after i showered each time... and my hair is noticeable feeling thinner than ever before. very depressing! i had to completely stop taking it." | 0 |
birth control | "i first started using trinessa lo may of 2016. i am 24yrs old, weigh 115 & became sexually acitve the month after for the first time when i got married. the 1st week hormones kicked in was pretty rough. it was the usual..low-moderate nausea, a couple of head aches & of course, i became very emotional. but, i went back to normal pretty soon after. since, i've had no side effects, my periods are now lighter and shorter w/o cramps & my acne went away almost completly three months after. my prescription was suspended a couple of months ago & i can't even tell the difference! the only difficulty i face is having to remember to take it at the same time every day. i will soon be trying nuvaring for this matter. i hope its just as great!!!!!!!!!!" | 0 |
depression | "i have been taking this pill for about four months and it was working and i felt a little better, not so many panic attacks but it didn't help as much as i thought. be careful when going off effexor, the withdrawals are horrible. most pain i have ever felt in my head. do not just stop taking it. effexor just wasn't the right one for me." | 1 |
birth control | "i ran out of my prescription and hadn't been on the nuva ring for months. i started back on it two weeks ago and i've been an emotional wreck ever since. my boyfriend even noticed how weird it was that i was happy all the time when i wasn't on birth control and since i started back on it i've been upset and crying every day. i feel so bad for him having to deal with me because the smallest thing will set me off and then i'm just irrationally angry. i hate feeling this way. going to have to go back to the doctor to get a different bc." | 0 |
birth control | "this is my first experience with using birth control. i have just became sexually active this year, and swallowing a pill terrified me, so this option seemed a lot better. this birth control does what it says it will do, it prevents pregnancy. however, my periods used to be regular and now they could last from 7-12 days. also, i could spot for a couple of days and then stop. that is the only problem that i am having, but i would recommend it to someone (just be aware of the irregular period cycles)." | 0 |
pain | "i had been using lidocain 5% patch for years and they really do work. they allow me to move without the major pain i suffer from spinal injuries and major depression. recently my insurance carrier sent me lidocaine patches manufactured my the mylar company. these patches are a complete waste of money . the mylar backing is inflexible and do not move with the body. they fall off within seconds. the edges curl as you put them on.. i do not take narcotics for pain management these were my only help to reduce the pain. do not bother with the mylar brand patches they are useless." | 4 |
depression | "i suffered from depression for about 3 years after a bad breakup that caused me to have low self esteem. i lost myself and didn't know who i was anymore and became suicidal. after that i knew i needed help. i'm now on celexa, i don't stress like i used to. i'm just a happier person i never have suicidal thoughts anymore. i'm not 100% yet but i way better than before. i'm about to graduate college in 2 weeks and i feel like i have a purpose now. celexa saved life." | 1 |
birth control | "i had an absolutely horrible experience with skyla which began from the insertion. honestly, it was the most painful experience i had ever had. i was close to vomiting and fainting from the pain and i typically have a high tolerance for pain. i had take 800mg of acetaminophen prior to the procuredure as directed and it didn't help a bit. following that i had bleeding, cramps and ovary pain for the entire duration that i had the iud in. i went to my gynecologist multiple times and they assured me that it was in place and that it was normal to feel this way. i began breaking out on my chin and neck area as well as becoming extremely moody and irritable. i was always tired and had no energy. furthermore, i gained about 7 pounds." | 0 |
birth control | "i am 22 and got my iud 5 months ago and love it! the insertion hurt but wasn't that bad. my periods are getting shorter my cramps are getting better. i would do it again in a heartbeat. my boyfriend doesn't feel anything and best of all, i'm not pregnant!" | 0 |
obesity | "i have gained 50 pounds while being in a sales position at my work (working inside) in 1 year. i was just promoted to outside sales and i feel like i need to be fit and healthy to handle the increased demands. i am excited to be able to get more exercise with my new job. my doctor and i reviewed several med for me that might work and we decided on contrave. i suffer from anxiety and fibromyalgia so i was concerned. i had put off taking contrave due to the cost and possible side effects but it's day 1 and i am hopeful now. so far just feel a bit loopy nothing major that i can't handle. on a drive with my family to see how driving in the car would make me feel. i'm fine just a tiny hungry and need a nap lol. will report again tomorrow." | 7 |
birth control | "i love my implanon! i've had it for over a year, insertion was painless and didn't leave a scar, and i get my periods every six months and they last just a couple days. and i haven't gotten pregnant! no monthly costs or runs to the pharmacy, nothing to remember, its awesome. but your results, obviously, will vary. some people simply react badly to it, but if you react well to it, it could change your life. might as well give it a try, right?" | 0 |
depression | "i have been dealing with major depression roughly 10 years. have been on a medley of antidepressants and different combos. most being ssri's that seem useless or worsen my depression. emsam is by far the most effective. i have little if no episodes of suicidal thoughts anymore and life just seems more managable.this drug actually has promise instead of the many other antidepressants that are just all hype. definitely worth a try." | 1 |
birth control | "not the best i don't even know why i stayed on it as long as i did, gave me a uti the second month and never had one before that lost weight the only good thing was i didn't get pregnant. it kept giving me uti's though so i had to stop using" | 0 |
anxiety | "amazing for anxiety and panic disorders but another wonderful thing about xanax is it will even help take the edge off of the common cold and the flu. i have carpal tunnel, arthritis and osteoporosis an it helps relax the joints and muscles just enough to get a good nights sleep. a "wonder drug". it does have some major downfalls also like long-term deppendency." | 3 |
insomnia | "i have just started on roserum and find i still wake up several times a night, however, i sleep hard in between waking up. i slept very light and almost consiously before taking it. so, i am happy with it, best of all, it is not an addictive drug or narcotic! thank god for something that helps better than nothing and not addictive." | 8 |
birth control | "i have been on tri-sprintec for a little over two years now. i never noticed any weight gain due to this pill. when i first went on it i had just lost a bunch of weight (originally looked like a chubby little girl) and after 6 months of being on this pill, i stopped my normal exercising and didn't pay much attention to my food intake. needless to say, due to my fault, i gained about 20 lbs back - but in a womanly way. i am not sure if this was due to the time in my life - early 20's or if the hormones affected me, or both. i have slightly higher than normal testosterone levels for a woman, again it could be my imagination, but it does seem that this helps my hirsutism as well. being very sexually active, no pregnancy has occurred. " | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "was put on topamax for migraines a year and a half ago, i have had maybe one or two headaches since being on this medicine compared to the weekly migraines i was having before the topamax and i am down 80 pounds. i only take 100mg a day. i was just diagnosed with bipolar 1 and after reading this forum i am going to talk to my doctor and see if upping my dose will help with that since i've seen that it is helping all of you. i am feeling quite confident that this could be my medicine of choice for multiple ailments.
good luck to all in your search." | 5 |
birth control | "i've been on the depo-provrea shot for about 6 months now and i was absolutely terrified of gaining weight on it because of the multiples stories i've heard. but, i actually lost weight, so i love it. i haven't noticed any change in mood. perhaps a slight increase in acne but hardly anything to complain about. i did have spotting for about 3 weeks in the beginning. overall, i really like it. i don't have to take a pill every day and there aren't really any noticeable side effects." | 0 |
pain | "well today i got prescribed nucynta...i just need to know how good it is and plus my dr gave me percocets for break through...i just need to know if the nucynta really works.. im tired of waking up and having to take a percocet and 2 in the morn...please help to let me know...thank you!:)" | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "i take this medication for bipolar ii and it has been amazing at stabilizing my moods. i no longer feel filled with rage and irritability and no longer have issues with impulsive thoughts.
the big problem that i am having with this medication is horrendous weight gain. i exercise at least three times a week and eat well, yet i have gained 20kg (44.09 pounds) in the 8 months that i have been on this medicine.
another issue i have is vivid dreams. but i think this is just a sign of getting deep and sound sleep - something i could never achieve prior to taking this medicine.
it is amazing but a nightmare all rolled into one." | 5 |
anxiety | "this medicine has been a god send to me for stressful situations at my job. unfortunately i had side effects. it has affected my taste buds. sweet don't taste as good as they used to, which for me wasn't a bad thing." | 3 |
anxiety | "i have been taking mirtazapine for 5 years now and at first they were very, very helpful. the doctors told me that it was dangerous to stop taking them but my depression and anxiety was getting worse and the medication wasn't helping anymore i must have got used to them. my personal experience with this medicine is ok for short time use." | 3 |
weight loss | "started 1 week ago, was on half a pill & now on the full pill, 3.75mg. lost 6lbs in 6 days. lost 2lbs yesterday, putting me at 8lbs total in 1 week 7-29-16. eating 200-450 cal per day, walking an hour and a half total per day. i am amazed by this miracle pill. i am bipolar and everything should be heightened, but i sleep fine at night and do have some extra energy. only sleeping for a few hours a night. can't lose weight on my own bc of meds i'm on. so happy and so impressed. try this if you need to lose weight! will update next week :)" | 6 |
weight loss | "i started use phentermine on january 25, 2008 and i have lost 26 pounds to this date.i love what this pill has done for me.i have gone from 228 pounds to 202.i have tried many other product and never lost weight but put on weight instead.i think what helps alot along with taking phentermine is i am very active with my kids and all the sports they play.i have so much more energy now it enjoy it more.i can say it realy works..i have had no kind of side effect from it." | 6 |
obesity | "i know phentermine works for different people in different ways. when i first started phen37.5, july 7th. i felt no extra energy. appetite suppressed very little, dry mouth and a small headache. i started at 199, and now down to 194. (5 pounds?!) not much weight loss in 12 days. i drink only water, some with added lemon to it. calories are about 1200-1300. healthy foods, like chicken, fish, apples, banana, salad, tuna as examples. i take it about 8-830 am. side effects thus far are, dry mouth, headache mid day, lack of sleep. (insomnia) a little disappointed in results this far. i forgot to add, i also exercise 4 days a week doing walks, brisk walks, and exercise bike totaling 2 hrs. day. there should be no reason i'm not losing more :(" | 7 |
anxiety | "i have been suffering from "aad" & panic disorder for most of my life. took my 1st "classic" panic attack in the 5th grade!!! i was finally diagnosed at 23. i'm have been treated with xanax, clonopin and ativan for this awful condition ever since. i am now 43. because of all the abuse of these meds though by people that don't need it for anything except to "get high" makes me furious!!! because where i live in n.j.,no kind of doctor wants to prescribe any kind of benzo anymore. it's awful because these meds help so many people. i was just yanked, not weaned, off the xanax and given vistaril 100mg 3 times a day. this is the most awful medication i have ever taken in my life!!! i had such horrible s/e's i went to the e.r.!!! terrible med!!!" | 3 |
bipolar disorde | "i was one of the unlucky ones who's prolactin levels skyrocketed. i was only on 100mg, with a plan to ramp my way up to 500 over the course of 10 weeks, which was obviously vetoed when my chest started swelling quite noticeably. lactation isn't worth what's essentially only a sleeping pill at <500mg doses." | 5 |
bipolar disorde | "my dr told me basically nothing else has worked so what do u want him to do. the seroquel seemed to at first but i gained weight quickly and people are always asking if i'm expecting because i look maybe 5 months pregnant. i have paranoia problems as well with anxiety. i have suicidal thoughts throughout the day but i don't share that with my dr because i don't want to get put in a hospital so i keep that to myself. i'm extremely depressed and it doesn't help me sleep. i can't sleep because of the thoughts going crazy in my head. so i have to take ambien. i'm sick of all these medications. i also take wellbutrin for depression and xanax for anxiety. the xanax helps but when i try to pull back from using it my body jerks. i know i need help" | 5 |
adhd | "i was having my son tested for add and the doctor ended up suggesting i get tested also. i am a 39 yr old male. i always new i was capable of more, i always felt fairly intelligent. i always had issues recalling details of projects and a roller coaster ride of motivation. i would wait until i have the pressure of the timeline closing before acting. i have become a dynamo at work and home. instead of thinking about 100 different details of multiple projects all at once, i am able to focus on one at a time, but i have to stay organized because i can see details of something and i can't help but work on it because i get excited i can see everything so clearly. i get dry mouth and have trouble winding down at night. can't stop working." | 9 |
adhd | "my grandson was diagnosed with add and was placed on metadate cd which from school reports about behavior in class seems to be helping there. but he does seem to behave some reflex issues being slowed down in sports and acts much more insecure in wanting a constant approval which we are quick to give. " | 9 |
pain | "i'm 27 yrs old and have been through 2 back surgeries for a couple of herniated discs in my lower back. over time, as my back pain worsened, i started developing migraines, which started at maybe one a month and soon developed into one a week, lasting 2-3 days at a time. i was forced to take a leave of absence from my job due to my worsening back pain coupled with the nuclear bombs (migraines) erupting inside my head on an almost daily basis. needless to say, my mood and overall disposition deteriorated rapidly and i had little to no hope that i'd ever return to a normal way of living. that is until my neurologist prescribed me elavil. two words: god, send. migraines - gone. back to work - full time. life = amazing." | 4 |
birth control | "i've taken ortho tri-cyclen lo for 10 years. about 8 months ago my insurance switched me over to trinessa lo due to it being cheaper. it's supposed to be the exact same thing so i've given it time to work itself out. i'm switching back to ortho tri-cyclen lo. 15 lbs of water retention that will not go away despite constant exercise, healthy diet (no sodium or complex carbs), etc. cystic acne, engorged and painful breasts, extreme mood swings, irritability, worsened hypoglycemia, no appetite, dead libido, heavy periods, horrible cramping, and headaches. i must be allergic to something in trinessa or maybe it really isn't the same as otc? either way, this bc has made me consider quitting bc altogether due to the insane side effects." | 0 |
obesity | "i was already taking wellbutrin, so my doctor added naltrexone. at first i didn't lose weight, but i was using the pills as an excuse to eat some junk food. now my appetite is way down, and after 2 months, i started losing. before that, i was no longer obsessed with food, what a relief after 40 years of counting calories! since july 28 i have lost 9 pounds, i walk a couple of times a week. i drink a high protein drink in the am, a lean cuisine and an apple, and something else small at dinner. i really am not interested in food anymore, it is wonderful." | 7 |
adhd | "it worked wonderfully in my case! i've had learning difficulties and anorexia since the second grade. forty or so years the disorder has been binge/purging with laxatives. cutting myself when my weight ballooned. in january 2016 my primary care giver placed me on vyvance. it was wonderful. i would wake up and food was not the first thing on my mind! i was able to focus on meal planning and my life felt like it had order! i could finish a task and not skip around. unfortunately my doctor was more concerned about my weight than my being able to focus so she took me off the medicine that has help me more than anything i've ever taken!" | 9 |
birth control | "i was on zarah for about eighteen months, and i didn't get pregnant so i'd say it's effective :)
unfortunately, i've finally decided it's not the right solution for me. i felt amazing for the first month on it, but since then i've been on a steady decline and i just couldn't even think about taking it anymore after last month.
side effects have included muscle twitches, extreme fatigue (i've always been a 4-6 hours/night kind of person but on the pill i need 12 hours- it's crazy), massive spontaneous hematomas, depressive episodes, shortness of breath, difficulty maintaining/developing muscle (i'm very athletic ordinarily so this was not cool) and generally depressed mood. not worth it for me." | 0 |
birth control | "horrible experience! i'm only on my 2nd month (as i have promised my dr. i'd keep trying it) i have had major depression/anxiety since i've started this pill. my sensitivity has shot way up, as so has my weight. still have cramping (which is why i started this pill in the first place). i have barely touched my boyfriend since taking this pill. i went from having sex almost every day to having 0 sex drive. to the point where my boyfriend questioned my fidelity. i stop taking it today. i'd rather put up with the bad periods/cramps than go through this" | 0 |
insomnia | "i have taken ambien for a few years due to night shift work. i went to a swing shift and now am not working. but after 18 years of night shift i can't get to sleep before 5 or 6 am. i just lay there. i started taking 20mg at bedtime and immediately noticed i was telling my boyfriend things i did not remember. i once got up and put a dozen eggs on to boil and went back to bed. i have a old stove that works sometimes, thank god it did not work. the eggs did not get cooked and no fire. i have been so depressed after i wake up the next day. i just have to stop the ambien and deal with the sleep problem. my boyfriend has slept on the couch a couple of times because i am trashing around and talking to him." | 8 |
birth control | "i got this implanted in my arm, i like it! i don't have to worry about taking a pill or getting shots. i know i'll forget to take them, so this was a better option for me. but i have been on my period for almost two months. and its getting annoying. i have been extremely tired and having some mood swings. i've tried to talk to my doctor but he says its normal... i still like it, it works against pregnancy but it's a little annoying. if you can deal with bleeding for what seems like an eternity and mood swings than you'll be fine :)" | 0 |
obesity | "43 male taking this for a week now... i haven't experienced any of the negative side effects listed but have noticed a decrease is sexual pleasure and more difficulty coming to climax. other than that i feel less depressed, don't feel the urge to eat as often or as much, and have been sleeping better than usual. also some serious aches and pains in one of my feet have pretty much disappeared although i am not sure if that is due to this drug (but i'm not taking anything else that would possibly have that effect)" | 7 |
anxiety | "i had been on paxil for about 2 and a half years but recently i decided to go off of it. i have been off for about 2 months now but have all of a sudden experienced such fear and anxiety. i feel the way i did when i went on the pill, never wanting to leave the house, or go to work. i need to work but it's so hard to get through the day! now my doctor says i will probably need to be on this my whole life. i gained weight when i was on it to which i didn't like. do you think i should go back on it, i can't function like this though." | 3 |
birth control | "i took this pill for just over two weeks. i had never been on the pill before - i always did the depo shot so this was a whole new experience at 36 years old! i was prepared for side effects and the first week of use i had some headaches, slight nausea and pretty strong cramping. the second week brought on crazy mood swings and that is actually what made me stop. i've been off the pill for 5 days now and slowly feel like i am myself again. i would have had no problem hanging in there with the other side effects, but i became someone i didn't like (or my husband and friends) for that last week on the pill. i had no patience for anyone or anything, i was angry at everything." | 0 |
weight loss | "i love belviq! i had been exercising and eating healthy on my own and had lost 185 pounds! well, my ms caught up with me and i wasn't able to exercise anymore! 60 pounds came back on in 8 months! i decided to try belviq and it has killed my appetite! i have to force myself to eat even though i am back to exercising 5-6 times a week! when i eat, i am not reaching for cokes and junk food anymore. i want water and fruit instead!" | 6 |
adhd | "i currently take topamax (for migraines) fluoxetine (prozac)and klonopin. i had tried concerta but that "pooped" out on me fairly quickly so i was suggested to try strattera. i was hesitant at first knowing that there was a very low percentage rate of those for which the drug has actually worked successfully for but knowing my own body and mind maybe it would be a great idea to give it a shot. at first the side effects did start the headaches and the occasional upset stomach but they went away with time as my body got used to the medication and the higher dosage. no matter what, you should give this drug a chance." | 9 |
depression | "if you really hate yourself, and wanna go through hell, this is the drug for you. i took one 5mg dose, and that was all it took to have a miserable two days. nausea, diarrhea and gas, headaches, and an overall achey/sore feeling were present throughout. the worst thing though, was the fatigue. i've never slept that much in my life. i was awake for about 4 hours total the first day, and even then i didn't have the strength to stand up
i know that my experience may not happen to everyone, but is it really worth the chance? there's bound to be other drugs out there that can help you, without all these side effects. this drug never should have been approved for use" | 1 |
birth control | "i've been taking this for a month, i've never had acne before and now i do, i get really depressed and have breakdowns, i've been spotting for almost two weeks, and i've put on weight that is hard to lose!!!! i have stomach cramps every few days and sometimes really bad migraines, i hate these pills!!" | 0 |
birth control | "i went on skyla on 9.17.14 the experience has been okay just a few side effects i wasn't fully aware of. 1. i gained 10 pounds in one month. i got really odd cravings and was also very hungry all of a sudden. 2. my hair started shedding in clumps but that has slowed down tremendously. 3. i still get cramps maybe not a heavy flow but still crazy cramps during my time of the month.
other then these three. things have been pretty good." | 0 |
weight loss | "started 15mg 5/1/17 aged 25 5"8 start weight 16.0 now 15.6 so one week in i've lost 8lbs, very happy no side effects apart from a dry mouth. hasn't affected me mentally at all. only thing that has ever curbed my cravings and snackin habits. i can quiet easily eat under 1000 cals a day and be satisfied, which never would of been possible before. don't ever feel hungry and find myself eating smaller portions, and will eating some carbs to. feeling positive!" | 6 |
acne | "i started tri sprintec in november 2013. the first month, i was extremely moody and had anger problems. after three months, my acne cleared up. it's been over a year, and i haven't seen an spot since! this is great; i also am very active. some days, my sex drive is not there, usually this happens the first week of the pack. so for birth control purposes, i would rate this as a 10, as well. i've never had any problems and never had any pregnancy scares. my boyfriend noticed that i went up a cup in size. i didn't gain any weight really, i'm just 98 lbs and the maximum, i would be 100 lbs. i would recommend it to anyone who has acne problems. but wait 3-4 months for results." | 2 |
depression | "i'm on my 5th day of bupropion for generalized anxiety and depression and so far very happy. appetite is way down (food drive was through the roof before) and although sex drive has not changed, the degree of pleasure is up. i had a feeling of lightheadedness for the first two days before it subsided. the only real side effect is a mild case of localized dystonia at the base of my neck. i have had such a positive experience so far with the drug (compared to the many side effects of other medications) that i think i can live with a little discomfort and rigidity for now. " | 1 |
birth control | "i love the implanon. i did have irregular bleeding the first 6 months but after that it's been normal. once a month. i've had it for 2 years now. no problems, no weight gain. i've had mood swings but i don't blame this, i'm already bipolar anyways. i forget the pills and this was the best option for me. would recommend this to anyone." | 0 |
anxiety | "stay away from this drug! or at least if you have had my experience. my side effects was that i had very painful armpit boils. never before in my life had i had them. i researched signs and symptoms online, and found lexapro could cause them. i stopped taking lexapro, and haven't experienced anymore. i would get one or two boils a week. they left ugly, permanent scars. although, i've found possible laser treatment may remove scars." | 3 |
depression | "i've been diagnosed with add at the age of 42 and have struggled with major depression since adolescence. i currently take 10mg methylin er and 150mg bupropion xl in the morning. in the evenings i take 50mg of trazadone for sleep.
3 weeks now and i have never felt better. the adjustment period was pretty mild. just a bit 'jazzed' in the morning and very mild nausea in the evening. this gradually faded over a week. my appetite is returning, my diet improving and i am reconnecting socially.
my sleep is good and i awaken fully alert with the sunrise.
i can't believe how dramatic this change is. i am optimistic that i will be able to dig myself out of the hole i've been in and re-build a life." | 1 |
depression | "i started taking celexa almost a month ago after having gone off lexapro because (of course) i thought i was feeling good and thought maybe but i went back down the rabbit hole of my depression which has been with me for most of life. i was worried about celexa after reading a lot of message boards but i have experienced virtually no side effects - just a little blurred vision and sleepiness at first but that went away. i feel so much better. i feel even and stable and positive and the best part is that my libido has actually increased which is incredible because lexapro worked well but kind of ruined my ability to "finish" so i think everyone is different and it's all about finding the right cocktail. good luck everyone!" | 1 |
adhd | "i had been on ritilan for 10 years and found i kept increasingly the dose every year or so. i went on this medication and got so sick. i was very angry and had urges to hurt people i cared about. it felt so weird my hair felt like it was growing tingly feeling. vision impairment etc, i stopped taking this when i had such strong urges to strangle someone. very scary. this medication is not for me." | 9 |
birth control | "i had my paragard inserted about 3 weeks ago without pre-medicating (i was suggested to take 600-800 mg of ibuprofen beforehand, but i forgot, do not make this mistake). i think i have a high pain tolerance, but the pain i experienced during insertion landed on my top 3 most painful experiences. its 2 of the sharpest, most intense cramps you'll never want to feel again. anyways, i spotted fairly lightly (i have light periods) for 3-4 days and mild to moderate cramps. nothing that ibuprofen can't handle! i can feel the strings if i really look for em. my boyfriend hasn't noticed it, and i haven't had my period on it yet. but after the cramps and spotting subsided my (sex) life improved thanks to no more worrying! :)" | 0 |
birth control | "i got my implanon inserted in feb of 2011. at first it was perfect .. i wasn't getting pregnant and i wasn't havin periods. so when 2013 rolled around i gained a dramatic amount of weight. by the time i took it out 2 days ago i had gained 60 pounds in 2 yrs .. yes i worked out and ate right but the implanon worked against it!!!! i'm hoping that now that it's out i will return to my regular weight." | 0 |
depression | "i have been taking this for a few months and have seen improvements. i am not feeling so apprehensive about everything. i am finally sleeping and have been able to focus better at work. a world of difference." | 1 |
emergency contraception | "this thing really does work! i was expected to have my period on friday and the condom broke thursday. so needless to say i was paranoid. i took the pill within 30 minutes and felt instant cramps. i read all these reviews and they put me to ease, but still felt the stress. i got my period exactly a week after the incident, but was still nervous because i was 6 days late from the expected period. but please don't worry, it works. though the period is absolute hell and painful, i've never been more excited to have it." | 10 |
birth control | "been on this pill for years. the only occasional problem i experience is breakthrough bleeding but it's usually very light and goes away quickly. i had some headaches initially when i first started taking it but they went away after the first month of being on the pill. it did eliminate my sex drive almost completely which i loved but i can see why many people wouldn't like that side effect." | 0 |
birth control | "i took junel when i was 19 years old for birth control. the only downside to it was my decreased sex drive - which was kind of a big deal. otherwise, i didn't experience any crazy symptoms, but my relationship ended so there was no reason to continue using." | 0 |
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