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birth control | "looking at other reviews, mine won't be much different. i compared nexplanon with the other options and knew there would be a chance that i'd be bleeding a lot. i use menstrual cups which are a good option for this, i think (you can have sex while wearing a softcup, which works for me, and the diva cup is good for the rest of the time). i've bled 124 out of the 240 days i've had nexplanon, and i'm going to give it a year and some change to see if the periods even out. the info i got said that some people take a full year to adjust, so i'm giving it a shot. the hormone change has been better for me - after a decade on the pill in varying forms, my mood swings are improved, though my cramps are still hellish. try if you want. overall? nah." | 0 |
acne | "i've been on yaz for about 3 months and so far it has been great. i've suffered from acne since i was 12 (i'm 30 now) to the extent that it's really had a negative effect on my life but now it's almost all cleared up. i barely even need to wear makeup anymore. there has been no weight gain except for slightly bigger breasts and it's great knowing when my period is going to come. previously it would come randomly. it also doesn't last as long, now only 4 or 5 days when before it could be 7 or 8." | 2 |
birth control | "i'm 23 no children. it didn't really hurt that much going it. a few hours later i had bad cramps which were painful. my periods stopped only little spotting which was brill as i had heavy periods before. this is brilliant. but it's the cramps. they only last 2 mins but they are so intense and its nearly had me crying. but then i haven't had no cramps for 2 weeks but now i've got them again. if it lasted longer i would of had it out by now cause the pain is unreal. i am happy about no periods hopefully it will settle. i'll give it another few months and if i still have these cramps it's coming out." | 0 |
pain | "oxycontin is the best drug i have ever had. i suffer from a prolapsed disc l5/s1. i also have a lot of shoulder pain due to a work accident where i had a bad fall. my dosage for oxycontin is 120mg twice a day. i also take panadeine forte 200mg twice a day also oxynorm 10mg 1-2 times per day for breakthrough pain. i also wear a patch called fentanyl durgesic 75mgr. i also get injections every 2-3 months, i also take a lot of depression medication. overall with this combination my pain is under control most days but some days i cannot even get up and i lose my balance a lot. i have to rotate my movements regularly during the day and night i cannot sleep properly due to the pain." | 4 |
birth control | "i gave it a 2 is because i never got pregnant on it. after much research i decided implanon was my best bet, since i wouldn't have insurance anymore. the first couple of months were good, until i got a period that never ended. after 2 months of bleeding i got on birth control pills to regulate my period. i was good for 2 months, then started the bleeding again. i basically had my period for 3-4 weeks, then spotted for 2, and *if* i was lucky, had 2 weeks period free. i gained about 20 pounds in the first 3 months, which i could not lose no matter what i did. mood swings were awful, at one point i was depressed. my skin got bumpy. finally got insurance to take it out. " | 0 |
birth control | "i was on this medication a few years ago and it worked great. i decided to go back on birth control about a month ago. i have been taking it for 23 days. no problems until this week. i am very irritable and extremely nauseated. i don't think this medication is right for me." | 0 |
birth control | "love it! it eliminated my periods for 3 months and i clocked in regularly every 3 months, something that never happened in my life. i would have stayed on it if it wasn't that i needed a pill with estrogens. i had no side effect at all." | 0 |
birth control | "in april 2010, implanon was inserted. in february 2011 i had it removed. my cycle came about every 2 weeks and experienced breakthrough bleeding constantly. in short i did not have one day where i was not bleeding. my doctor said it would go away, i would say i waited too long to give it a chance. i experienced mood and acne. the excessive bleeding caused fatigue and reduced significantly the quality of my sex life. it is now july 2011 and my cycle has just returned to normal. there are good and bad reviews here. i would say if you are considering this option discuss your entire medical history with your physician. perhaps there are some factors that make this a good choice for some women and bad for others." | 0 |
depression | "i've only been on lexapro (10mg) for 4 days and already i'm a little worried. i am experiencing extreme dizziness and nausea to where i think i'm going to pass out. the good news is i'm not as depressed. the bad news? i'm not exactly happy either. i am a complete zombie. i don't care about anything. i cannot concentrate. i find myself "zoning out" during the day, like i've mentally checked out. the second night i took my medicines i had an anxiety attack as well, and my depression slammed me pretty hard. my suicidal thoughts were worse during the attack and i did some serious damage to myself. i'm sure this works for some people, but i'm going to give it a month and if there is no improvement with these side effects i'm switching." | 1 |
pain | "i had the spinal fusion in my two lower disc to alleviate my pain and my pain was still very bad. i have tried all the other pain killers from lortabs 10mg x 6 a day plus percocet 7.5mg -10mg x 8 a day plus some oxycontin and it didn't work. now i take methadone 10mg x 4 a day and my life has improved immensely! no real high from the medication and it knocks the crap out of your pain. life in heavy pain is really no life." | 4 |
depression | "i have spent years going through one anti-depressant after another. i even did ect treatments and nothing worked. my psychiatrist then put me on desipramine and i have never looked back. i have energy, i can concentrate, get out of bed, and function for the first time in years. i've been taking it for 6 months now and have not had to increase the dosage, either. it was truly a godsend." | 1 |
birth control | "i just left my ob-gyn and had liletta inserted. i can't say much for side effects yet (obviously) but insertion wasn't not nearly as painful as anticipated. maybe a 3 out of 10. mind you, i have had 2 children. the pain after the procedure is worse most definitely. about a 5 out of 10." | 0 |
birth control | "insertion is painful, but quick. i spotted for two or three days following the procedure and only cramped the day of. i'm breastfeeding so have not yet had a period so i can't comment on whether or not it's heavier than normal yet." | 0 |
acne | "currently on accutane 40mg and just completed a little over three weeks. feeling confident that it will get better the more i progress, but unfortunately having some pretty annoying side effects in the process. accutane has made my roots dry (which is kinda good because i don't need to wash as often) but led me to have dandruff. i also get nosebleeds and currently experiencing worst blackhead breakouts i've ever had on my nose, cheeks, forehead and chin. before accutane blackheads is what i had the least of and now they are taking over. i started this because back acne and as of right now i see no improvement which is fine because it's been a short while. i can't wait till i reach the end of this road already though." | 2 |
acne | "i am a 40 year old male who has been subject to moderate acne my entire life starting at age 13. it has never been debilitating but it has caused certain self esteem issues (rather it has exacerbated self esteem issues). in an effort to make this as concise as possible, 99% of all that is on the internet will all the "bad stuff" written about this drugs are not true. although my experience is one case, my case is a solid and reliable example of the true effects of amnesteem / accutane. the biggest issue with this drug are the insurance companies and the constant monthly battles to get them to cover it. remember folks, having insurance is not the same this as having access to proper care and insurance coverage. best drug ever!" | 2 |
birth control | "i've had skyla for about 2 years and it's had its ups and downs. but i don't entirely blame the contraception itself; my doctor is an idiot. anyway, i still get my period but it's just spotting, almost like when you're period is ending. i never need a tampon because it isn't heavy enough. there are times where i will randomly feel pain under my belly button when i stretch, and my fianc" | 0 |
birth control | "i've taken this pill for around 4 years now, and for the most part it has been great for me. i gained almost no weight (maybe just water weight because i do get kind of bloated), my skin has been great and my periods are around 3 days. the only downside to it is the mood swings, which were way worse the first year or two i started the pill." | 0 |
adhd | "i began strattera two days ago and the first day i had problems urinating immediately. i also noticed problems holding an erection. day two was even worse as i could hardly urinate and when i got sexually exited i could not have an erection at all. i have never had sexual problems before and urinating has always been normal. i blame strattera because it's the only new medication i was taking. i also take lithium for depression and prozac for my sexual addiction. " | 9 |
depression | "my initial experience with brintellix is very promising. i've suffered from treatment resistive depression and generalized anxiety disorder for many years. name it, i've been on it. many medicines flatlined me emotionally, other's amped anxiety and left me sleepless, others were weight sensitive, causing rapid weight gain (hello remeron); others worked like a charm - until they stopped working. it's been a 25 year struggle. my new doc put me on brintellix and within short days i felt more alert and 'content' with no sleeping problems. no side effects on entry dose of 5 mg. i take 2.5 mg klonopin when required if i have an anxiety peak - other than that i feel like the "me" i knew was in there." | 1 |
anxiety | "i have been on this as needed for the last 4 years. i started at 0.5mg and am currently at 1mg. i only take when needed and have not had any negative side affects. i only wish it actually lasted longer. roughly last for 30 to 40 min. i have taken to help sleep, i am a war vet and it helps to calm down the hyper vigilance. i have seen people struggle coming off of this, but they "usually" are the ones abusing it. it is not an everyday med." | 3 |
insomnia | "i prefer triazolam to any other pill for sleeping. i take only one half pill and only on occasion. i have never had any problem with this drug. my only problem is that no doctor will prescribe it for me!" | 8 |
pain | "full knee replacement used hydrocodon/acetaminophen for initial 15- days then dr prescribed tramadol for pain during physical therapy. first one i took i couldn't sleep and wide awake to 4:30am!! ok, maybe something else causing it? i read side-affects not many comments. i got by on ibrophen during next few days didn't take tramadol for 2-days.
3-rd day by 6:00pm after working 8 hrs at desk job then on to 1-hr pt got home and decided to try tramadol again. i took one 50-mg at 5:30pm and didn't sleep until 3:30am!!! i also experienced itchy hand palms i noticed and lasted about an hour. my pain isn't getting relieved either!!
can't continue, need rest, stopped taking and just using ibrophen until i see dr tomorrow!!" | 4 |
birth control | "when i first got nexplanon in, my arm hurt for about two years. also it makes my period about 32 days with having about 60 day break. i don't care much for it in that regard. it does work good as far as not having any babies." | 0 |
birth control | "okay. here's the deal. my body was not thrilled about this change. when it was inserted 3 years ago it was excruciating. i could barely stand. then i had the same damn pain for 6 months straight. and this pain is best described as the worst poop ever. it hurts. it feels like there's a soccer team practicing in your uterus
with a heavy period every two weeks. then the ovnoxious pain would only come when i had my period which thankfully went from every two weeks to once a month and then to kinda rare. only occasionally. but the pain was still so unbearable that i had to get prescription pain medicine. that didn't work. however. i figured it was worth it. so i left it in. here i am 3 years later and still bad cramp" | 0 |
birth control | "i know everyone has different reactions too different birth control, this does not work for me! i switched from the pill to this patch because i hate taking pills every day and it's so much of a hassle. so i found as soon as i started the patch, first 3 days extremely nauseous, within the first week my fave and chest broke out crazy in deep cystic acne, i didn't have any acne before, and it cause libido (major decrease in sex drive) as well as made me super emotional and just angry all the time, so therefore i immediately switched back off of it due to too many unwanted side effects, just bought the nuvaring i hear good things about it and hear it's a very low dosage ... hopefully not as many side effects involved." | 0 |
obesity | "started april 1. i have now completed 3 months and weight 213 lbs. i started drug at 238 and my all-time high was 249. i am very pleased with the weight loss of 25 lbs. and 36 respectively. i am so happy i started this drug because i am tired of being fat. it is so nice to look in the mirror and like what you see. once i reach my goal weight of about 190, i will probably stop the drug and swim all by himself. i will never again allow myself to get fat again and will keep on eating properly. as long as you stay away from the deadly foods like soda,cake, cookies, pies, ice cream, red meat and fried foods, you are good to go! just add in water, portion-control, treadmill, and some help from above and you will be alright! no side effects." | 7 |
depression | "i took wellbutrin for a couple months, eventually going up to 450 mg a day, and i think it did help a little bit but not a whole lot. from my experience, it would maybe be good for mild depression but i don't think its strong enough if you've been depressed for a long time period. i don't remember any side effects though except maybe a little loss of appetite." | 1 |
adhd | "i started my 6 year old on this medication a few months ago. it has really helped her in school. i just don't know how to handle her when the medicine wears off or before she takes it. overall a great medicine for my child." | 9 |
acne | "i have been on yaz for 6 weeks. i know that isn't very long to make a judgment about it's effects on acne so i'll give it the benefit of the doubt. though it really has not helped my acne at all, i cannot conclude that in the next month or two it wouldn't help then either. my issue is that the side effects are really discouraging. i have been so tired almost everyday and my energy is low. i'm a fitness fanatic but my workouts haven't been as good because i'm so tired. i've also been more depressed and my appetite has most definitely increased. i have had some mild nausea. i noticed an increase in gas and bloating. my breasts have also been extremely tender and swollen." | 2 |
birth control | "i got the shot six weeks ago. about a week after i started to experience stomach problems, and had daily, painful diarrhea. after two weeks of on and off diarrhea my bowel movements backs solid but rare, and then after that i would experience a lot of gas after eating. all of my stomach problems stopped after five weeks. i also have been diagnosed depressed and haven't found the shot to make it any worse. i've also experienced a lot of binge eating on the shot but haven't gained weight. i used to have a very painful first day of my period (bad cramps, diarrhea, gas, vomiting) but once i experienced my period on the shot i just had cramps but no blood. im not pregnant but my period has stopped completely." | 0 |
birth control | "i took aviane for almost two years before switching to mirena (which i love, by the way.) i never had sex without a condom while on this bc, but it seemed to do its job. i never got pregnant. i did, however, regularly experience the withdrawal bleeding (a "period") consistently a few days before the placebos began every month, but it was predictable so i didn't mind. i took the pill at the exact time every day. i just don't think the hormones were quite strong enough to hold back my bleeding. basically aviane worked alright for me, although i did notice some minor but more frequent bouts of depressive episodes that were very short while on this bc. i had a lot less acne while on aviane, but small flare ups a day or two before my period." | 0 |
birth control | "i got this implant put in after my son was born in 2010. i have enjoyed it for the most part because the side effects are bearable. when i do have a period it usually lasts a while but i will also go for months without having one. i have however experienced a huge decrease in my sex drive. my son is almost 2 now so the side effects for me and friends of mine change every year i'm on it. i often fear i'm pregnant, then i take a test and it is negative. so it has a lot of pregnancy symptoms for all the users who have it and don't know." | 0 |
birth control | "i have had the nexplanon since october 10 and i finally get it took out monday. i would not recommend this to anyone i have gained so much weight this is the most i weighed every in my life i eat healthy plus work out and noth change. i come on and go off every now and then. i can't wait to get off!!!!!" | 0 |
birth control | "i've had the mirena for about a week now, and having it put in was not painful, there was discomfort but no pain. i did cramp pretty bad afterwards but only after i had it done. i haven't had any since and no bleeding since. i really like it so far and i hope i continue to do so" | 0 |
pain | "i am a runner and had strained my back during training. i was taking 4 advils at a time for weeks and even though i was popping them like m&m's, o as still suffering. my doctor prescribed tramadol 50mg 1-2 pills every 6 hours and took the pain away immediately!!! the side effect i had were slight headache and it made me little loopy but it outweighed the back pain i was experiencing so i was happy with it. don't plan on taking this long term but it was the only thing that worked for me." | 4 |
birth control | "i actually really enjoy my iud. i have had 2 for a total of 8 years now. 5 years for my first and now i'm 3 years into my new one. this format of contraception is such a liberating thing for women. it allows me to not worry wether or not i have my period, or when i'm choosing to be sexually active with my partner, you should always use a condom but i have that extra layer of security that i know i am safe. i am in control of my body and my choices. so it takes a certain comfort and peace of mind. i find it great for me, but that being said it is not for everyone. and you should always speak with your doctor and do lots of research. also, ii did want to say the one con i had was one of my partners feeling the strings and it hurting him." | 0 |
acne | "this product is so bizarre and dangerous, i stopped using it after two months of it doing nothing but dry out my face to the point where it was constantly peeling and actually made my acne worse. still looking for a treatment, but i will never go back to using synthetic products like this. the chemicals burned my face sometimes when i applied it, and ultimately the cystic acne that it healed came back even with continued use. if you're looking for a treatment, try natural methods first. i don't recommend this product; it's what my dermatologist gave me because she gives that to everyone who walks in with acne. it's not for everyone." | 2 |
anxiety | "i had mild anxiety and was having a difficult time controlling it. i felt overwhelmed and out of control, although i looked fine on the outside. i was prescribed xanax for panic attacks, but was having to lean on it too much to curb my anxiety so my doctor put me on lexapro. it's fabulous--my xanax is practically untouched since the lexapro kicked in. it took about three months, but then i looked back and realized i hadn't been anxious in months. i feel like the 'old me'. side effects - had jaw clenching the first few weeks, which was really weird. but it went away. now the only thing is if i forget to take it, i'm a mess! i feel very confused and the world doesn't feel real to me. take it at the same time each day and always have some on you." | 3 |
acne | "this is my 4th month on trinessa. my doctor put me on it to help with my heavy and irregular periods as well as my acne. the first 2 months didn't seem to have any effect on me other than make me break out. in fact, this first period i had on this medicine seemed longer (around 7 days) and more painful than ever before. i even experienced a bit of sickness around the first week. but i kept taking it, and it has finally started clearing up my acne and the last period i had was only 4 days with minimal cramping. this birth control is pretty effective for me, and it's finally doing it's job. the point is: give it time to work." | 2 |
obesity | "i started contrave 10/9/2015 and as of today i've lost 7lbs. 10/17/2015. i do hope to drop another 20lbs before summer. started at 192 now at 185. i am 5'11" and my goal is 165. my happy pre surgical menopausal weight. little side effects as long as i take it with a small snack." | 7 |
birth control | "i started trinessa about 2 months ago while visiting family.vthe 1st day was seemingly perfect. my period ended within hours of taking it. then the 2nd day we went to the water park and i was attacked by a horrible bout of nausea. i ended up vomiting at the water park then 2 more times later that afternoon. i took it the next day and 4 more days following and threw up 3 times each day about 4 hours after taking the dosage. i had no choice but to quit taking it. i couldn't handle the nausea and ongoing sickness. " | 0 |
birth control | "i took this pill for a year and 9 months as i was about to get married. do not take this drug. i have never had so many health problems in my life until this drug was brought into my life i gained 30lbs. i am very health conscious. i've always been no heavier than 147lbs. i'm a 5'5 dense athletic build.. i lift weights, run, eat very little to no meat. i eat a gluten free diary free pretty much vegan diet. i have never been over weight i don't have any pre-existing conditions or anything like that. it gave me acne, horrific mood swings. bottom line, i've been off of it, since 9/16. i had my period the month after, it skipped 3 months and now i have a period that i've been bleeding w/ huge blood clots for 3 weeks. you have been warned." | 0 |
acne | "my mother had severe cystic acne 10 yrs though she was a beautiful 29 year old bride in 1957. it is an inherited skin disease! i was first of 3 boys and got severe acne that was incurable from my mid teens through to my marriage in 1985. embarrassing psychologically and emotionally because i felt ugly growing up and afraid to ask girls on dates. early in career & marriage accutane was brought to market and attention of my dermatologist who prescribed it for about a year - no guarantee as new drug. 100% success and it cured my dastardly acne! no significant side effects. our son got the family skin disease & we had doctor prescribe accutane which cured his cystic acne too. thank u accutane" | 2 |
depression | "i just starting taking it about a month ago. i have all of the common side effects. my only concerning side effect is decreased urination and anorgasma. i am a female. has any one else experienced this?" | 1 |
depression | "i'm at 225mg.
there may, or there may not, be leg side effects. it can create -- or increase -- muscle rigidity. a massage will painful to the point of bliss -- the pain feels soooo good.
but, if you start to get spasms when you lie down they will be a whole different kind of pain! so strong they have now torn two tendens in my left leg the last 2 years. effexor?
in hospital they gave me my dose in the early morning and i had no spasms at night. but they also gave me morphine, oxy, and valium. nice!!!
at home, night dose > night spasms! dose in afternoon > very few spasms. love to hear from others!" | 1 |
birth control | "i am 19 years old and had implanon inserted almost a year and a half ago. the only thing i didn't like about it at first was the irregular bleeding, which my doctor said would take up to 6 months to be regular. a year later and i'm still bleeding almost everyday and still take 'precautions' even when i'm not because i never know when i will get my period. before i got implanon my friends warned me about weight gain and hair loss. but no one warned me about mood swings! i don't even feel like the same person anymore. i'm always mad, depressed and have no sex drive! i have even gained quite a bit of weight also... my relationship is even at risk, and its not worth it! the only good thing is not being pregnant, but its got to come out asap!" | 0 |
birth control | "my experience with the implant has been both positive and negative. i had it put in and have had it for roughly 3/4 months now and i have had a heavy period non-stop, i am also experiencing very bad mood swings. on top of this i have also started to break out and experience mild acne. the doctors have advised me all of this will calm down after 6 months however it is currently a very annoying process as this period is non stop and my moods have changed. currently the side effects are pretty bad but it will calm down and my boyfriend and i have regular sex and i am not pregnant...so it is very effective as a form of birth control." | 0 |
birth control | "i am 21 and have not had kids. it was just in and out of the office. it wasn't too bad of an experience for me. i just didn't think about it while it was being put in. it went smooth and fairly well! it also helps that i have an awesome doctor who talked to me step by step. i bled for maybe a couple days if that and had minimal cramping. it's been a little over a week and i don't even notice or feel it! i guess i'm one of the lucky ones!" | 0 |
obesity | "i've been on saxenda for 4 months and only lost 14 pounds in this drug. it costs me $450 a month and the results at first went like this month one 6 pounds weight loss, month 2 two pound weight loss, month 3 six pound weight loss and month 4 nothing! weight stayed the same. before taking it i was in a calorie reduced diet that had me losing 2-3 pounds a month so that would average out to 10 pounds in 4 months. i don't think the weight loss difference is worth the $450 a month." | 7 |
anxiety | "i was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and was given lexapro along with cognitive therapy. the first week lexapro made me worse than i was originally. however, it worked wonders and has helped me immensely to get my life back in order. i started on a light dosage at 10mg and in 4 weeks jumped to 20mg which is typical. this combined with cognitive therapy has got me back on track. i really didn't experience any side effects except feeling crappy when i first got on it. within 4 weeks it was fine. to me it is like taking aspirin everyday now." | 3 |
depression | "i was on generic bupropion for almost 2 years (hcl xl 150 mg) and it was ok. it did help with the depression but towards the end of the day (took pill 7 am) by 5 pm i was feeling down and irritable again, i never really thought about it until everything i've read about the generics having time release issues so i know it's not just me! i def had more energy, and was good during the day, but 5pm i shut down emotionally. i tried switching to generic bup hcl xl 300 mg last year but only made it 5 days in before switching back due to anxiety/no sleep side effects. i really hated that my mail order rx company would switch manufacturer of my drug-one bottle was from global and the next actavis. now on brand wellbutrin xl300mg and hoping it wrks!" | 1 |
pain | "i have just started this medication 120mg once daily, was on oxycontin er 80mg 2x day, with morphine 30mg 3x day as needed. i have multiple disc herniations/stenosis all three areas of the spine, failed cervical fusion,tendenonites left and right shoulder, knee etc.i have had multiple pain issues since the age of 30, and have had other pain treatments including injections, bilateral rhizodamies,gangliotimies. granted i have just started this rx after my insurance carrier decided not to pay for oxycontin 80mg bid,. i've gotten pretty good relief so far, since i was truly hesitant after reading these reviews, but so far it is no better or no worse than oxy 80 . have had no major side effects so i'm pretty satisfied so far." | 4 |
anxiety | "clonidine is a drug that produces many obvious physical and psychological effects, the most obvious being marked drowsiness. it supposedly works to fight anxiety by interfering with the chemicals responsible for those horrible, anxious feeling, pounding heartbeat and fear reactions. to that end, it works very well. it's hard to say whether or not it has a large effect on experiencing anxiety overall, however." | 3 |
birth control | "i had my implant inserted in july 2010, and the first 6 months i was very happy! barely bled, only gained a few lbs and no other side effects. the past year however has been absolute hell. i have 2 weeks of heavy bleeding followed by 1 week of none, continuously. i have also gained about 30lbs without changing my diet or lifestyle at all, as i am an active, healthy person. also about once every two months i get horrible stabbing pains in my lower pelvis all caused by side-effects. after finally confirming it was the implanon that is making me ill i have finally got an appointment to get it removed." | 0 |
insomnia | "i was prescribed 15 mg remeron for insomnia. i will say that it worked to put me to sleep and keep me asleep, however, i notice that i am super groggy in the morning even after a full night of sleep. it took me 3-4 hours to shake off the effects of the meds, which is definitely not ideal." | 8 |
weight loss | "i love this medication. the stupidest thing i could of done was to come off the medication. i ended up gaining what i lost back because my appetite returned with a vengeance. i recommend signing up for qysmia's loyalty program which reduces the out-of-pocket." | 6 |
depression | "after taking cymbalta for 3 weeks i become gradually more nervous, by 4 and 1/2 weeks i felt like i was having a constant panic attack. i felt terrified all the time but i couldn't even tell you what i was terrified of. it was the most horrible feeling i've ever experienced. my doctor insisted that i increase the dose but i refused. i finally argued with him and demanded to be taken off. i've been looking for someone else that experienced a similar reaction." | 1 |
birth control | "implanon isn't a slow release of hormones like other birth controls i've used. within the first 300 hours (approximately 12 days) the hormonal release is a mess. i've had my implanon for a week now and have been experiencing terrible mood swings, depression, and sensitivity. but i know i will slowly adjust. i suffer depression to begin with, and honestly i've never felt as lost as i do right now. slowly my symptoms are becoming more controllable and less frightening. the fifth and sixth days were my worst. i can already feel things getting better. i would recommend the implanon, but people need to understand there is no magic birth control. there are negative side effects with all of them. you just have to decide if they're worth it." | 0 |
pain | "i had years of good pain control from oxycontin and was able to lead a fairly normal life. i have always taken it exactly as prescribed by my doctor. now i am going to have to find some other way to combat my pain because of extreme stomach problems and general illness from the remade version. i have never had these problems in the past. i don't know what i am going to do for pain now." | 4 |
anxiety | "i urge anyone to start on the smallest dose as i was pleasantly surprised that a tiny nibble of 2mg worked amazingly quick and helped curtail a full blown attack. i have taken a full 2 mg at once when panic attack was at worst. i simply fell asleep and awoke with same anxiety. if i take the small dose as i feel the attack coming on, it just stops. i know everyone is different but i have always been within the mindset that the stronger the better with meds. that has not been the case with zanax for me. i also keep in mind this is a med that your body will eventually need more of for equal benefit. it's a miracle med for those who have unexplained fear. it has saved my marriage!" | 3 |
pain | "my rx 5/325. i had bilateral total knee replacement 12 weeks ago. taking this totally helped me make it through this recovery period so far. i now take less than one a day and try to use ibuprofen instead. my side-effects did not outweigh the benefits, but as you can see from reading the reviews, everyone has a different reaction. mine are: constipation, so i took a laxative or suppository, slow reaction time, be extremely careful if you have to drive, if you can avoid driving, impaired/cloudy thinking, restlessness. when i go back to my desk job, i can take this during the day, but if you take at night, you may not sleep well. i plan to continue to taper off and use only when pain level above 5. ibuprofen nighttime works better for sleep." | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "in 3 days of use i had itchy scalp within 2 weeks i had to be taken off due to itchy rash on neck and face as it was getting worse. it has been 2 weeks on new medication and i am still having the breakout." | 5 |
obesity | "this is an update: i am officially down 14lbs. i am 5'5 and started at 225.7(home weight) and i am down to 211.7 since beginning on february 4th. the negative side effects have seemingly subsided. except for being a bit backed up. though, i imagine that the decrease in food intake has changed my personal regularity. i will increase to 2.4 today. i am more positive about seeing the scale under 200. it will be a first in over 5 years. i don't crave food at all. for the first time, in a long time, i am able to look at food as something i have to do, instead of something i constantly need to do. the next two to three weeks are crucial for me, as i generally sabotage myself and stop being consistent with my healthy ways after about a month." | 7 |
insomnia | "lunesta is the most incredible sleep aid on the market - smooth and no hangover in the morning. it is worth the cost. under much stress in 2008, i began taking lunesta 3 mg (for 1 month), then moved to the 2 mg for several months, then to the 1 mg, which is enough of a sleep aid to get the job done for me. the metallic taste, once the medicine is in your system, is noticeable but not bad and for me, goes away quickly. you absolutely must take it on an empty stomach. i definitely noticed a tendency to weight gain and fluid retention on all 3 dosages, though less tendency to fluid retention on the 1 mg. i just stopped taking it this week (march 2011). i'm not in bed until 2 - 2:30 am, but i can sleep without it." | 8 |
birth control | "i feel wonderful taking beyaz but it's not perfect. it really helped with moderate acne, sometimes i would break out on my back and chest since taking i don't remember when i had a blemish. i have no mood swings, bloating or weight gain-- i'm actually at my lowest weight. best thing my sex drive is great.
the only minus is my period still varies sometimes it's heavy, sometimes it's light and i'm still getting intensive cramps the first day but honestly, i have no other issues and i can deal with it." | 0 |
depression | "first day was bad, loose stool second day the second week was fine and by the time i got to 40mg it was magic. i'll take it forever if i can feel normal like this. i was a little more tired than normal for the 20mg and first 40 mg week." | 1 |
pain | "i'm 19 years old, play college football, and this medication really gave me my life back after battling with severe groin pain (i'm a male) from a sports injury. there were times where my pain level exceeded a level 10, and percocet brought it down to a 3-4, a level where i can function. my doctor said it's best to take this medication before your pain gets severe. it's called "catching up with your pain", and really makes a difference." | 4 |
acne | "i had moderate acne and frequently got cystic acne due to my extremely oily skin. the cystic acne was so deep and painful that i asked my doctor about what to do and she perscribed me this. i swear it works miracles! my acne was virtually gone after 2 weeks, and my ultra oily skin felt normal and smooth! even though the box says it only helps acne vulgaris, benzaclin really works on cystic acne as well." | 2 |
depression | "i'm a person who suffers from bipolar or (manic depression). before i found out what my diagnosis i had a really low self esteem i would be consistently having break downs and panic attacks but now cymbalta has stabilized my mood a lot better then it was. i've been on it for 2 1/2 yrs and yeah they'll be times where i have a breakdown or panic attacks once in awhile but they are not so constant. i also hear voices in my head and thats the only thing that cymbalta doesn't take away is the voices." | 1 |
insomnia | "i was given belsomra samples from my psychiatrist, he advises i take 10mg the first night and if that doesn't help then take 20mg the next night. i took the 20mg at 9:30pm. it did not help me fall asleep, and when i woke up for work at 7am i was so incredibly dizzy i could not walk straight. i felt confused and slow and had trouble with depth perception. i was unable to work a full day and when i tried to take a nap at 4pm, the room was spinning as i laid down and i couldn't fall asleep but i couldn't keep my eyes open either. my psych is suggesting a sleep study now but i'm just so frustrated because now at not quite 21 hours later i still feel so dizzy and out of it." | 8 |
adhd | "my son just started this 2.5 weeks ago. he is 9 with adhd and odd. the medication works fine for symptoms. yet i'm concerned because he has developed a tic where he constantly taps his legs and sometimes hits them with his fists pretty hard and twitches his eyes. we are going back to the doctor for management. " | 9 |
birth control | "i went to the doctor asking for birth control with the simple request for something that wouldn't break out my skin. for some reason, they prescribed me aviane. before taking this pill, my acne was mild to moderate. i would break out around my period, but nothing too crazy besides that. after one month of taking this pill my acne has been the worst it's ever been in my entire life. i never used to get acne on my chin, but now my chin has erupted and looks slightly pizza-ish. i have cystic acne like i never used to. i wouldn't advise this pill to someone looking for a bc that will fix acne, because this certainly wasn't the case for me. i will give this pill points because it did regulate my periods and lessened the severity of my cramps." | 0 |
adhd | "i took this for tics and adhd. i went up to 3 mg a day and felt horrible. very tired and body aches. it helps somewhat with nervous tics but not that great and side effects were bad. i quit it after 1 week at 3mg. and i am 200 lb man and it still was too much for me. the 1 mg and 2 my doses didn't really do anything positive or negative." | 9 |
bipolar disorde | "i have bipolar disorder and i've tried many medications before we found what worked without nasty side effects. i was put on risperdone and celexa to treat it, which i still take. i was diagnosed with sleep apnea and narcolepsy which my doctor put me on nuvigil. i did not know nuvigil could be a treatment for treating bipolar until i read about it on this site. i feel very upbeat with the nuvugil and not tired all the time and i feel happy again. even though i take other medicines for bipolar, i feel since i started the nuvigil i feel even better." | 5 |
anxiety | "i have been taking valium for 15 years for sleep and anxiety 15-30mg. this drug has worked good through the years but i have begun to notice memory and balance issues so i decided to get off of it. the first time i quickly tapered and one night i awoke to a racing heart beat, tremors, & an intense feeling like my head, face, & back were on fire. i had to go back on because of this. now i'm doing a slow taper so far have gone from 15mg to 7.5mg over 4 months. going from 15-10mg was easy but going under 10mg has been very difficult at times. for years i was very much positive about this drug but i do not think you should take it for more than a month unless you just have to have it. just be careful withdrawals can kill." | 3 |
birth control | "i am getting paraguard taking out today.. i suffer from severe headaches, i feel like u talk very slow and feel mentally slow, i keep bleeding heavy not spotting and i have blood clots associated with it.. also, i have rosaeca and it made my rosacea act up. it's just not for me... point blank period.. i don't recommend if u have these conditions.. be blessed every one.. also today i saw that the mirena, and depo shot has a recall on them causing serious injuries.. be careful just use protection,pull out or get a plan b pill.. just saying..." | 0 |
birth control | "i am on my 2nd pack of lo loestrin fe, and i really hate it. i am constantly tired, have stomach pains all the time and i am getting whiplash from my mood swings. one minute i am fine and the next i will be a raging monster, and after that i will dissolve into tears. it has gotten so bad that my fiance has threatened to leave until i get off of it. calling my doctor to switch my prescription." | 0 |
acne | "as someone who's had moderate-severe acne for 8 years and tried just about every typical prescription for acne i was finally put on tretinoin combined with antibiotics. it's caused a lot of dryness and peeling which was to be expected. i know that this medication is supposed to take a long time to see the positive results, but 3 and a half months in i still haven't seen too much improvement. it actually smoothed out my forehead a lot which i'm glad to see, but in contrast the sides of my cheeks (which weren't my problem areas) have broken out into small, rough bumps for many months now. and my chin, which was full of painful, deep cystic pimples, have not changed at all. it was worth a shot but i think it's just not for me..." | 2 |
depression | "started pristiq 5 days ago after being on wellbutrin for years. had a series of events occur over the past six months that sent me into a deep, can't get outta bed, depression. i've struggled with it for years. thus far i'm mentally much better, but feel drugged and super sleepy. i hope this is a temporary side effect and will eventually subside. i've noticed other posts with these same initial side affects and saw where they did eventually subside. again, i mentally feel stable, calm and actual want to interact with others instead of crawl in a hole. this is a plus for me! hoping things continue to improve. definitely worth trying!!" | 1 |
acne | "didn't experience any side effects. took it during early spring so over exposure of sun was not an issue. cleared up all my under the skin acne (large, red, inflamed zits that could be very painful). after two months of taking the medication i stopped and now have no acne. it's been three months and i'm very satisfied since i've fought with bad acne for six years now." | 2 |
birth control | "i got my skyla iud inserted today! it was nothing like i had read on the reviews. i had read that it was very painful, that i had to take ibuprofen before i went in, etc. well, i remembered i had to take ibuprofen once i was in there. (it was too late so i didn't take anything) my dr. told me he was going to take a look at my cervix & honestly that was the most painful part (which wasn't even that painful) it was like a very slight cramp. the procedure took about five minutes and i was out! very fast and i'm safe for the next three years! woo hoo!" | 0 |
birth control | "the birth control does well with keeping you from getting pregnant. but i'm on my third month of taking the pill, and i've been bloated for about a week and a half now. i lost my appetite, mood swings, and head aches." | 0 |
insomnia | "i started taking this for insomnia caused by ptsd. it has been incredibly helpful. it is literally the only thing that can get me to sleep when i'm having problems. my doc has kept me on it despite the improvement in night time ptsd episodes because i still have unrelated insomnia, and still have occasional bouts that are related to ptsd. it's been a godsend." | 8 |
birth control | "this birth control has lightened and regulated my periods. my sex drive is normal. however i do experience a lot of discharge. i would recommend this birth control to younger women." | 0 |
pain | "was prescribed to me for a tooth abscess in my lower left molar, severe swelling (left side of mouth, cheek, jaw and my throat) and for pain in my left tonsil...which hurt so much that i couldn't eat, barely drink, actually i just couldn't swallow anything period!
by getting this solution...i am now able to swallow a little better and although my molar is still in alot of pain...it is now actually stand-able to some degree; which i know it wouldn't be if i didn't have this to take.
negatives:
1) tastes really gross but worth it for the relief.
2) hard to keep it in your mouth, w/o it oozing out (large dose/small mouth, i guess)
3) very thick! i use a dosing syringe to get all of the med especially to a specific place in my mouth." | 4 |
depression | "cymbalta is very effective... and trade-off is increased appetite... lowered metabolism... so expect weight gain or plan to exercise more and reduce calorie intake. hair loss is a strong possibility. if loss of hair doesn't concern you... it's not much...but enough for you to notice... and it does grow back... so! all things considered... i am very happy with cymbalta. i used to use lexapro (about 2 yrs) and had nothing but problems... zoloft didn't do the job for me... but as i emphasized... cymbalta has been a blue ribbon treatment. i don't get lightheaded, no dizziness... i recommend it." | 1 |
birth control | "i was so nervous to get the skyla in. i was shaking. i got it in on my third day of my cycle because my doctor it was easier. barely felt anything. it wasn't even painful, just a little uncomfortable. the "worst" part of it was the clamp, it felt like a pinch. but i was familiar with the clamp because i've had 2 papsmears before. don't let the bad reviews scare you. i would do it 10x over. i was able to drive myself home, no horrible cramping, etc. i'm 5'9" and 125 pounds." | 0 |
birth control | "i had this inserted oct. 2014. my last period was dec 2014. maybe until may of 2015 i would cramp and my breasts would get tender like i was going to start my period; however, i never did. now, i have no period, and really no problems. i would totally recommend. when it expires, i will replace it." | 0 |
depression | "i have been on cymbalta for about 8 weeks. i feel a lot better in myself and feel it is helping the depression, but i'm suffering with very excessive sweating and hot flashes. my bed is wet through at night and i am just hoping that the sweating disappears soon." | 1 |
birth control | "this was the first hormonal birth control method i tried. i was nervous as i had read about all the horrible side effects of birth control pills. well, i did experience some of them on this pill (mostly mood swings, nausea) but only for a few days. after that, it was a nearly perfect experience. the biggest benefit was that it regulated my period and made my cramps go away!! amazing. unfortunately i've started to get migraines with aura and therefore had to come off lutera. now i'm on the mini-pill and considering the implant. ugh." | 0 |
birth control | "i got my implanon in may of 2010 and i have called my doctor multiple times to get it taken out. they told me to give it a few more months, and i tried birth control pills with it to regulate. i actually lost weight (appetite) and haven't had headaches, cramping, or loss of sex drive-all of which make me love it. the only problem i have is bleeding. i bleed when i go to the bathroom (sometimes) but i definitely bleed with sex. this does cause problems in my relationship. if it weren't for the bleeding, i would absolutely love this birth control. i have no complaints other than that, and i sure do hope that the bleeding stops." | 0 |
depression | "i tried effexor about eight ago, for a few weeks. terrible medication! racing thoughts, my anxiety level went skyrocketing. soon when i started using the drug, i started to emerge strong and badly violent obsessive thoughts, albeit i am usually very kind, easy going and non violent person. no, i did not implement these thoughts, thank goodness, because i understood theme as obsessive thoughts, which were caused by the drug. i had no appetite and had to force my self to eat or drink. it was really scary. it took weeks to recovery. i was suggested to try it again last year, i said absolutely no! never!" | 1 |
birth control | "i've been on lo loestrin for almost 4 years and i haven't gotten my period at all while on it. i still pms but never got my period. at first i loved not having it because of my normally heavy period. but it started to concern me and i felt uncomfortable not getting my period for so long. i also gained weight in my stomach area. i stopped taking it 2 days ago. i'm not sexually active so i can't comment on that but definitely wouldn't recommend." | 0 |
anxiety | "had severe panic attacks and agoraphobia out of nowhere. p doc put me on paxil. really rough start up symptoms. dizzy, super spacey, lethargic, bad sweats. after a week or two at 30 mg i stabilized. anxiety was a bit better, but still pretty bad. eventually went off it because i was so lethargic and spacey. felt depressed because i was such a zombie and didn't get excited or wanted to do anything." | 3 |
anxiety | "i do not use this for anxiety (i haven't actually tried it for that) but i do use it for sleep, and i must say for me, this stuff works fantastic. i had issues with insomnia but if i take 100mg of this stuff before bed, i will easily get a full 8 hours of restful sleep (to the point where i can sleep even longer if necessary)." | 3 |
birth control | "although i only started this medication recently, i wanted to share my experience. i finally made the decision to start the pill because my last period was over two weeks late. after ruling out pregnancy, i discovered that i have a genetic history of ovarian cysts, which are lessened in frequency by birth control. i have also suffered from moderately severe periods, with cramps that made it impossible to go to work or school. i have just completed my first week of aviane. i have had no nausea and perhaps a slight change in appetite where i eat a little more. what surprised me is that my breasts have grown about a third of a cup size. (this is a pleasant surprise for me, as i am a medium b-cup)." | 0 |
birth control | "i've used in off and on for the past few years or more (depending on if i was single or not). indeed, it is simple to remember to use and quite effective. my only complaint is skin irritation from time to time, and tender breasts. those are the only reasons why i didn't rate this product a 10, but other than that, i'd suggest it to anyone who is in the recommended age/health group." | 0 |
anxiety | "currently my medication regimen is a mess. i take xanax 1 mg twice a day, and 2mg at bedtime. and valium 5mg at 5pm and 10mg at 9pm plus ambien 10mg! and i just tried a 10mg librium and i slept very well for the first time in months any ideas?" | 3 |
depression | "i took citalopram for a little over a year and it was the first a/d i'd ever taken. worked wonders and helped me to enjoy the little things in life again. i'm a busy mom of littles and needed the help way before i actually admitted. i've always had tmj from wearing braces in my teens, but never anything real painful. it wasn't long before i realized the new pain in my jaw was from clenching, bruxism. saw ortho for opinion, dentist made me new bite splint, cortisone shots in jaw joints, heating pads, so on and so forth to help with pain because i didn't want to get off citalopram. it got so bad that i had to stop. been a few months, starting over on sertraline. fingers crossed!" | 1 |
birth control | "i would recommend this birth control to everyone. i have been taking it for almost two years. my periods are light and only last for a few days. my cramps are very tolerable. i don't feel unusually moody or irritable. my breasts did increase in size from a b32 to a d32. my skin is pretty clear, and i did not gain any weight. i would never switch to another birth control!" | 0 |
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