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acne | "i was on loloestrin fe for about 4 years before switching to beyaz. i loved loloestrin, but randomly started breaking out all over my neck and chin. after trying every topical solution out there i finally decided to switch pills, although i was terrified of gaining weight. i'm now on my second month of beyaz and it has literally been the best thing to ever happen to me. i broke out pretty bad at first but my acne has dramatically improved. i actually lost weight, my libido is up, and no dramatic mood swings. the only thing is is that i've been spotting between my periods but that's expected the first couple months. also, i'll have random nausea but it quickly goes away. everyone's different but give beyaz a try! it may change your life." | 2 |
birth control | "i got my insertion done on april 2011 and it is now august 2011 and i am not having any problems with it, except for my skin. i have had only 2 periods since starting and no spotting in between. as i mentioned above only complaint is that in the past 3 weeks my acne/skin has become red and an increase in breakouts. even with this i am staying on it because it's great not having to worry about getting pregnant because i forgot to take a pill - it is worth it!" | 0 |
anxiety | "i suffer from hypochondria and panic disorder. i was so afraid to take medication. after 2 years i finally took cipralex. it has made my anxiety a lot more tolerable. i've had a few major panic attacks but overall good experience. i've been on 20mg for 2 years." | 3 |
birth control | "had the implanon for 5 months
what i experienced was bleeding every day and that i had to wear a tampon everyday for 5 months.
i didn't even know when i had my period because it was like i had my period everyday.
makes your face break out, weight gain, and my sex drive disappeared.
if i would have read these reviews i never would have got it.
the removal procedure was also extremely painful
i would not recommend anyone taking this as there are much better ways
it is not worth it at all" | 0 |
acne | "this was the only thing that worked for my adult acne. it kept my skin relatively clear, especially in the chin area, where i otherwise would get cystic acne during certain weeks of my cycle." | 2 |
pain | "prescribed for lower back injury. this pill is small and powerful, it took a bit of getting use to i think it is more powerful than the 5mg hydrocodon i am prescribed now. i was given 50 mg tablets one tablet three times a day but the third pill made me thirsty, very thirsty and sometimes dizzy and i had to eat before use or nausea became a serious issue. i took two a day and tylenol for several months until i began having mild pain in my groin that escalated to numbness my doctor has me using hydrocodon now when needed and i use tylenol for a break from the toxins when needed." | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "seroquel for me was the best thing that could've happened to me and my illnesses(bipolar,bpd and ptsd. it made me gain 20 lbs. in a month causing me to want to come off. (i lost the weight.) bad decision though cause i ended up back on it anyway. none of my other meds. are as effective. i also use ambilify and lamictal." | 5 |
birth control | "i decided to go with skyla due to the slightly smaller size. i'm 27 years old and have no children, nor have i ever been pregnant. i had the skyla placed this morning by my obgyn, and i must say, it was a breeze. i will note that my provider prescribed cytotec vaginally for the night before and morning of the procedure. apparently this medication dilates the cervix and makes it easier for implantation. on a scale of one to ten, i'd be reluctant to even say it was a two. honestly, my pap smear was more painful. i'm hopeful that the next few weeks will go as smoothly. however, as of right now, i highly recommend skyla. ladies, don't let the horror stories freak you out." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "it's almost a week since taking 2.5 mg lexapro in the morning and a quarter seroquel at night.
the first few days i was irritable and very on edge. the third day i had an anxiety attack while watching tv. it came over me slowly, and didn't leave that night.
i have slight hypomania.
if i am in a really challenging situation, i still feel slightly vulnerable and anxious. i hope that when my body is used to the medication that will sort itself out. i do have ringing in my ears, which is annoying.
i'm not as hungry, and use the toilet a lot more. i can deal with that. i may even lose some weight, which i've been battling for years now.
i don't think i'll be stopping lexapro. it seems to be getting better." | 5 |
obesity | "continuation from previous review.. been on for 5 days and have had to force myself to eat so that i have energy. it's been great. i have no cravings, and i don't want to eat every second of every day. i used to eat when i was bored and even now when i'm bored i still don't want too eat. it's awesome." | 7 |
birth control | "i gained weight from the depo shot. i was extremely sick on the pills. the ortho evra patch was a gateway to happiness. i had multicystic ovaries that made life uncomfortable for me from random pains and swelling to uncomfortable sex. i tried many different contraceptives and the patch is the only one that helped. my only complaints is the residue from the patch breast tenderness (although i did go up a size and my sex drive went way up). my husband hides from me now haha. make sure you use as directed. skipping a few days on the switcharoo will throw your period off." | 0 |
birth control | "i was taking this for three months and will be switching. i've had "spotting" for about 2.5 months (some days worse than others), and i feel as though i am overly emotional and anxious on it. i'm not sure if it's due to bc, but i also feel as though it's causing my hair to fall out much more rapidly. giving it a 3 only because i didn't gain weight while taking it, which was a concern for me." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i had unprotected sex on my ovulation day and freaked out. took the pill 16 hours later and had terrible side effects for 3 weeks. diarreah, cramps, acne, and a super severe period with terrible cramps. but it was all worth it bc i'm not pregnant. heyyyy ohhhh. so def would recommend this emergency contraception pill that's is not the same thing as and abortion pill. so take the pill and don't stress." | 10 |
insomnia | "it was excellent for getting me to have rem sleep, but after the first few weeks i started taking half the dosage because the full was leaving me with a total sense of exhaustion for the entire day. i highly recommend it for those who have trouble staying asleep." | 8 |
acne | "i have been lucky to have very clear skin all of my life. when i turned 50 i started to get minor breakouts on my forehead and around my mouth. i was already seeing a dermatologist for something else, but she sent me home with a script for 1% tretinoin. i had the angry dry skin that looked like my face was peeling off, that lasted a few months, so i started mixing it with my night serum and that made all the difference. 6 months of use i started using my cleanser and that's when i really began to see results. i'm 53, my pores are tight, my rosacea is non existent, and i have had no breakouts in months. my 45 gram tube has lasted the first year and it's not even empty, but i just refilled again at costco, best price i've found." | 2 |
pain | "use for lower back pain and spine arthritis. the patches make it possible to function, significant pain relief. it helps to tape the edges down with athletic tape otherwise the edges catch on clothing and pull the patch loose. far fewer side effects than oral nsaids and better relief." | 4 |
depression | "effective at treating depression, however hit my kidneys and thyroid pretty hard, as soon as i went up to adequate blood levels. mind you, i am otherwise a healthy young male, so be careful with this med. was on it for a few months, after stopping, kidney and thyroid went back to normal. now i just take 300mg a day, and my lithium levels are not where they should be but i think it still helps a bit at a low dose, without the serious side effects. i also take lithium orotate, which supposedly passes blood brain barrier and requires just a fraction of lithium in the blood, eliminating the usual side effect. that is still up for debate thou and i encourage you to do your own research but user reviews for lithium orotate seem to be excellent." | 1 |
birth control | "i had liletta inserted today, the middle of november 2016. i did not do too much research because i'm a scaredy cat with doctors. i had a friend that got one a few years back so i thought, why not. i definitely was not ready for the insertion process. it wasn't unbearable, but it was definitely more than i was ready for. i am experiencing light cramping and bleeding. i'm taking 600mg ibuprofen and it is doing just fine. so far so good. i am hopeful for the future." | 0 |
birth control | "constant bleeding with general unwell feeling for 3 weeks. after that i hoped for sexual adventure. no way! my vagina was a sahara spotting every second day. my chin covered with lots of painful and big spots which have left scars on my face (i didnt touch them!). i was tired in general and disappointed but still patient. the third month lymph nods under the arm with inserted nexplanon started to be swollen and painful. my hand became numb occasionally. my face has been swollen too (my friend called me a hamster), i started to be moody and nervous, all my muscles and joints started to pain. although i was exhausted as never before in my life, i couldnt sleep at night. i have taken this out. i feel like a newborn." | 0 |
depression | "i took this for 5 years at 90mg. i eventually had to go off this medication because the side effects were intolerable. i had night terrors every night, severe night sweats, teeth grinding and insomnia. the thing that finally did it for me was the migraines that were caused by my shoulder and neck tension on this medication. in short, it made me feel extremely anxious and stressed out.
also, withdrawal is very tough. i have been off this medicine for 3 weeks and still have severe nausea, anxiety, night sweats and night terrors." | 1 |
birth control | "i've been on tri sprintec for about 3 or 4 years. it regulated my period and made my cramps disappear. i can pinpoint when i'm getting my period to the day since my second month on it. i had to skip a month one time but the next month my period went back to the schedule it has been on for years. it cleared up my acne as well, but took a couple months." | 0 |
birth control | "i love this birth control. the only real side effect i've experienced was that my breasts grew about two cup sizes to a small d cup and are sometimes very sensitive." | 0 |
pain | "worked extremely well for back pain and arthritis. at least it took most of the pain away and let me sleep at night. not recommended while driving a car or operate a machine." | 4 |
anxiety | "have tried every antidepressant on the planet, not working for anxiety. my doc gave me gabapenton 300mg twice a day, no help. i tried by mistake (long story) 600mg at once and it works! i discovered it works for about 6 hours, so now i take 600mg twice a day. that gets me through the day. i pray it keeps working." | 3 |
birth control | "i have tried to get on the rhythm of taking this birth control pill. the last pill i was in (orthotricyclin lo) was perfect. after just one week on the first pack of this, i had tremendous nausea to the point that i had to lay down countless times throughout the day. i stopped half way and waited two months. recently i just began again. the nausea is not as horrible but it is still there. i feel it more if i have to be passenger in a moving car. i'm not measuring my weight so i don't know how it is affecting me. one odd thing is that after years and years of loving coffee, i find it hard to drink now, it recently begun tasting too bitter or too sweet, which was never a problem before. i will have to find another brand in the near future." | 0 |
weight loss | "i am back on contrave after a break. i took it for 1 year until my rx ran out & my wedding was over :) had lost a total of 35lbs, 3 dress sizes, and went from 36 to 31 bmi. was off it for about 4 months and gained back 10lbs in the first month or so. i tapered off the drug just like i had tapered on and i think that helped to lessen the side effects, even though the cravings came back very strong about 2 weeks after i had completely stopped taking it. things have plateaued now and i am losing weight on my own, just not as fast as with contrave, so am going back on to get to my goal bmi of 25." | 6 |
birth control | "i was on tri-sprintec for a year and a half. it's very effective against pregnancy, i believe it helped with acne. i didn't experience any weight gain, however, i did go through a very traumatic 4 month phase before i stopped taking it. let's see, i had anxiety attacks. i've never in life had anxiety attacks, not even anxiety. i was moody 21 days and happy the 5 days while on my cycle. i was paranoid, scared, cried a lot and had rage. i stopped taking tri sprintec, and boom, pregnant with twins. but ever since i stopped taking tri sprintec, i haven't experienced any of those things yet, and my twins are 2 years old" | 0 |
acne | "okay, so i had suffered with acne ever since i hit puberty.. i was a 'pizza' face, so to say.. i had tried multiple things and thousands of dollars to try and get rid of my acne... eventually though, i found out i had pcos, so yay! hormonal acne. ._.
anywaaays, my dermatologist prescribed me bactrim along with spironolactone. within a week, i had a completely clear face. no acne at all... but unfortunately, after 3-4 week i found out i i was apart of the unlucky few who ended up being allergic to it. so sad. if i could ever take it again, i would in a heart beat. but it has been about 6 months since i've been on bactrim and i am still pretty much clear with very few breakouts." | 2 |
acne | "i started using epiduo after getting severe cystic acne on my jaw line. firstly i used way too much and too often and my skin became red raw and flaky. for this to work without redness use it very sparingly, one drop on your index is plenty and don't rub it in vigourously. i use it once a day after i shower before bed and it works wonderfully. i do still suffer a few spots on my mensural cycle but they aren't as bad as what they were. the only problem is we are planning for a family in a few months and this can't be used during pregnancy which is a shame because my hormones will be crazy. be patient when using this product it does take about four weeks to work but it's worth the wait." | 2 |
birth control | "i have had implanon for a year now. i liked it at first because i was living with my boyfriend at the time and it avoided pregnancy but after having it for a few months i gained 20 pounds! i was 110 now i'm 130lbs. i want to get it removed asap and hopefully go back to my regular weight. i also experienced crazy mood swings. it's great to take if you want to avoid pregnancy and to avoid the pill and other annoying birth control but i would suggest sticking to condoms." | 0 |
pain | "i have suffered for over 30 years. was going to the va and then my family dr gave me this, it was a life change and then the medicine went off for a short time i thought it would never come back. when it did my dr slowly moved my medicine up. i am getting better, i have a lot of pain, was hurt in the army." | 4 |
birth control | "i am on my second implanon. the first implanon was a dream: no periods, no spotting, no maintenance, insertion was easy, bone density returned after 8 years on depo, no mood swings. the only bad part was removal: i (intentionally) gained about 30lbs while on implanon and the doctor had a hard time removing the implant: multiple incisions and significant discomfort. the site was sore for weeks. and now 3 months into my 2nd implanon i am getting side effects: constant light bleeding (2 months so far), tender breasts, cramps, mood swings and depression...i loved it the first time and still recommend implanon, but this is just a wake up call that it's not for everyone...and the way your body reacts can change!" | 0 |
birth control | "i got the mirena inserted about 4 days ago on the first day of my period. since i'm 19 i got it for free at a teen clinic! i experienced bad cramping with insertion because i have not had a child, but it was nothing i haven't felt before. i have a heavy menstrual flow so i bled and cramped a lot the first three days, but now it's day 5 and i am not even spotting at all. obviously it's soon to tell if i'll have other symptoms or irregular bleeding but so far the process has been a breeze for me and i love my mirena!" | 0 |
adhd | "my doctor gave me a free sample pack of strattera and had me start at 20mg, and increase the dose all the way to 80mg. i didn't notice a difference until i got to 60mg, and at 80mg, the side effects became all too apparent. i noticed that i was able to focus on a particular topic for longer periods of time, but that's it; my motivation, procrastination, sluggishness, irritability, memory problems, all remained the same. now for the side effects, my head starts to itch, my testicles become very tender, but worst of all i start to get depressed. i don't think this medication is for someone without the hyperactivity part of adhd. because i am sluggish enough as it is." | 9 |
depression | "i was being prescribed different anxiety/depression drugs when effexor stopped working. it was hell for months. then i had the genetic blood test and found that there were only a few drugs that could work with my body. i was prescribed pristiq 3 years ago and so far it has worked. initially, the side effects are strong, but they lessen as time goes on. currently, i may have dizziness and flushing, but the good effects of this drug greatly outweigh the bad. i am taking 150 mg (1) 50 mg and (1) 100 mg and found out it is $60 less per prescription if i take (3) 50 mg pills instead. this is not an inexpensive drug, but it works for me." | 1 |
anxiety | "retired friend had tumor behind ear and severe pain problems for several years. one medicine he was taking was alprazolam. 20 months ago he started imagining things (people digging up yard, etc.). doctors said he had alzheimer's and put him in nursing home. he did not know me. acted similar to my mother who has alzheimer's. i couldn't understand how it came on so fast. about 3 months ago they took him off alprazolam and his memory immediately started coming back. last week he went home. i visited with him yesterday and his memory was very good. even told his wife where they had stored something several years ago. doctors have no answers. first alzheimer's person to be "cured". still has pain pump for his pain." | 3 |
depression | "i was on abilify for about 6 months.as an add on booster to take with my effexor it helped somewhat with my anxiety, but not uresolved. depression symptoms. i felt like a zombie (which isn't always a bad thing ) lol. about 2 weeks after i stopped taking it i developed a jerking movement in my arm, but it went away in a few months." | 1 |
birth control | "i have tried every single bc method available and mirena is by far the worst. my strings disappeared about 6 months after insertion, had to get an ultrasound. obgyn said it was fine, but from then on i had no strings to check (as they recommend you do once a month to make sure it's still in place). i let it go because the benefits were still outweighing the negatives.
then i started getting just about every side effect imaginable. mood swings, zero sex drive, acne for the first time in my entire life, weight gain that i cannot lose, non stop spotting for the entire 5 years. i honestly don't know how i made it 5 years. my doctor had the nerve to say i was "exaggerating" my side effects, but now without mirena i'm so much better!" | 0 |
weight loss | "i highly recommend this product from your doctor. my dr lost over 200 pounds and shows everyone his results when he puts you on the pill. my life has changed alot so far. i was pushing 220lbs and now day 6 im at 207lbs. i have so much energy to play with my 2 year old son. and i'm finally able to start running again like i used to. before i hated exercising. i still do but its worth extra motivation now after seeing my own results." | 6 |
birth control | "this is my 4th pack and i'm not loving it. i'm gaining weight, constant burning sensation on my right side, losing hair like crazy, no sex drive, and am now a hyperchondriac. i got on it because i was bleeding very heavy after 3 kids 2 weeks straight. i have to say, the plus side is, i do have my period between 2-4 days and is light. is anyone experiencing what i'm going through?" | 0 |
birth control | "i've been taking aviane for about 2 years and i have had a pretty good experience with it. my breasts have grown about half a cup size, it's been 100% effective in preventing pregnancy, and i've had no severe side effects at all. the only negative part about the medicine is that it has greatly lowered my sex drive, but i'm pretty sure most hormonal forms of birth control do that. i would definitely recommend this product." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on aviane for about a month or so now and i have really been happy with its results. i have been through 4 other brands of pills and on those i became so mean my husband and i were literally on the verge of divorce. i finally found aviane through my ob/gyn and it has 100% changed my mood and behavior. i have not experienced any side effects and would recommend this birth control to anyone who has a problem with hormone imbalance causing significant problems in their life." | 0 |
birth control | "i got nexplanon abut a year and a half ago and i can not wait until i get it removed. i get frequent migraines, i am having problems fighting depression and major anxiety. i have acne all over my face, my shoulders, my back, and it's even started on my stomach area. i have my period for about 3 weeks every month and it's not just spotting, it is extremely heavy, and i have cramps constantly. my sleeping habits are way out of wack; its either i want to sleep all day or not at all. my appetite has sky rocketed and i feel like i can never get enough to eat and yet i've lost a ton of weight since getting it. i have absolutely no sex drive what so ever. i would never in a million years recommend this to anyone. i hope this gave some insight" | 0 |
birth control | "i have only had the paragard for about 3 weeks now. insertion hurt a bit because of the pressure (not as painful as a non medicated birth) but i was okay after that. i have had a period since insertion, i spotted the first 2 days, had full period 4 days and did a slight spotting on the last day. the cramps were a little different than normal but advil knocked that right out. im now noticing a kick up in my sex drive which is horrible because im celibate but grateful because on hormonal bc i would have to do everything in my power to get this feeling. i love it so far." | 0 |
depression | "i am 14 years old and i started taking celexa a few weeks ago for depression and i took it a couple years back for anxiety. it has worked good i have been feeling depressed since the third grade and have been having uncontrolled regretful thoughts for a while. this works and i am feeling better. it gave me such a weird feeling which i think is happiness but anyway it's new thanks to this medication. " | 1 |
birth control | "i have paragard inserted last week i feel light pain while inserting light cramps overall good . i started with birth control pills my periods stopped and i quit pills and decide to have paragard when i read the reviews i was scared but it's the best birth control method" | 0 |
anxiety | "i had depression for years and in that last 8 months that turned into anxiety that gave severe shoulder and abdominal pain , sweaty palms and pounding heart , ruined my career and my social life and affected my decision making . finally after trying to fight it with out using medication i had to go see a doctor because i couldn't take it anymore , doctor gave me buspirone and recomanded 3x 5mg a day . i started with 1 5mg every 24 hours and i can tell a difference , i am calm and i sleep better . the physical pain is almost gone which i assume was happening due to surge of my stress hormones which are now under control . it has been 3 days of peace and quite and hope it stays this way ." | 3 |
acne | "amazing! moderate hormonal acne my entire life. tried many oral and topical medicines. this is a miracle. i still get a couple small blemishes around ovulation but that's it! so pleased!" | 2 |
birth control | "my mirena caused severe cramping 4 days a week, an inflamed cervix, and caused weight gain. doc kept saying i was just adjusting. after 1.5 years i got it out and feel so much better. seriously consider how this can affect your health." | 0 |
insomnia | "i love these. when i feel like i will have trouble sleeping, i take 1 pill. that usually works. if it doesn't i take another one. no side effects except sometimes my dreams are better. no hangover. my sister can not take them, they make her groggy." | 8 |
birth control | "i am 28 years old i have two kids. one is 6 years old and the other is 11 1/2 months. i have to say the skyla is a breath of fresh air. with my first i did the copper iud and it hurt and it was very bad experience. the skyla did not hurt when i got in and it does not hurt ever. i highly recommend it for moms who are still wanting kids in the future but want to wait a few years. i got it inserted when i son was 4 months old. i recommend you get it done as soon as you are able to after you give birth for the least pain possible during insertion. however, it is so tiny anyone can get it done. no side effects for me and i have had it now for 6 months." | 0 |
birth control | "i started on this birth control 3 months ago and it has given me awful mood swings, and intense mood feelings. it made me feel depressed and then i'd switch to feeling great. also, it gave me blood clots in my lungs. don't take this birth control." | 0 |
pain | "this drug worked very well after my shoulder surgery. i took it for 6 weeks. my doses started at two every 6 hours for one week and tapered down to 2 at night. i was never told and did not realize that withdrawal would be a problem. i had several of the common withdrawal symptoms and 10 days after stopping the drug completely, i still have insomnia, night sweats and anxiety. no other sleep aids help me sleep yet." | 4 |
acne | "i have been using clindamycin for 2 months and my acne has cleared up and is now smooth no hard huge pimples or zits anymore. i also threw away my mac makeup and bought oil free based make up and stopped eating chocolate per my dermatologist and my skin has been great. oh the first 2 weeks my acne was worse then it ever was then i used clindaymcin but after that my skin was clear just an fyi. also my dermatologist told me to buy the differin gel to clear up my dark marks so we shall see how that works." | 2 |
birth control | "i love the patch. i'm 17 and i use it to regulate my periods. they used to be very irregular and long and now they come like clockwork. they're kind of heavy but they only last 4-5 days which is so nice. the first week of the patch i felt pretty nauseated and i had loss of appetite, but after that i was fine. no nausea, no headaches, and my breasts got bigger. the only problem is that i'm extremely emotional. i overreact and cry a lot, especially before/during my period. overall, though, the patch is great, and way easier than the pill. i recommend it. " | 0 |
birth control | "i started taking loestrin after i had 3 ovarian cysts burst. i also had irregular periods, those were a pain. i started it in the summer and when i did, i began not feeling good. i would have to wake up, hop out of bed and eat right away, and it didn't always work too well. in october i went to the doctor after i had severe stomach burning, and i found out i had acid reflux. i began then taking 1 prilosec a day for a couple of months. then i switched to generic prilosec and my pain came back. so i took two a day. when that didn't help i then switched back to prilosec after a couple months and took two a day also. my pain has been okay, i frequently take tums to help. other than that and some spotting when i missed a pill one time, this works." | 0 |
birth control | "honestly, i haven't had any trouble with lyza. i did get some slight nausea the first two week of taking it, and my boobs where sore for the first two months but they also grew to a nice handful - i had rather small boobs before, so it was a nice perk. since then i haven't had any trouble in the last four months of taking it. i've tried to take other pills before, but i have chronic gi problems and the estrogen always made me super sick. i can't afford to not be able to tell if i'm vomiting due to my gi problems or my pill, seeing as one could be harmless while the other could potentially - in an extreme - kill me. so my doctor recommended i get on a progesterone only pill.
over all, my experience with lyza has been good despite a bad rap" | 0 |
depression | "i have been on cymbalta 120mg for three years now and still feel no difference. i suffer from major depression and anxiety. it has done nothing for my illness. my psychiatrist also has me on wellbutrin 150mg and abilify which i guess is supposed to jump start the antidepressant but so far since being on it i have been to cpep two times which is a mental ward at the hospital.
and common i read where some have felt a difrence in 48 hours or a week that is bull.
finally my pdoc is going to put me on maoi's as i have been on so many of the new antidepressants for the past 10 years & nothing has worked but cymbalta is no miracle drug." | 1 |
depression | "this medication was interestingly paradoxical for me. while it was rather effective in treating the ailments as it was advertised to, it failed in another, very important area. withdrawal from the medication needs to be undertaken over a period of several weeks gradually weaning the patient off the medication and supplementing with short term additional medications. while the medication is effective i would personally recommend drugs that affect gaba (i.e. xanax, clonazepam, valium) to help the patient when stopping medication and also to keep in reserve in case of a shortage or stoppage of the medication. please be careful with this drug. there are other drugs, and isomers, that are safe and effective as well." | 1 |
birth control | "i'm 21 years old, and have been on the patch for 2 years now, in the beginning, i wasn't nauseous or anything, but in last couple of months, nausea and headache have gotten really bad. i'm still going to be on it for two more weeks until i get an iud, cannot wait! other than that, its pretty good, no pregnancy, no dryness, no mood swings." | 0 |
birth control | "i have had implanon for almost 3 years now. it is almost time to either take it out or get a new one. i have loved it. i did start out with a little weight gain and some spotting that wasnt quite light but not a period either. it was mostly just annoying but after about 2 months it stopped. havent had a period since and i love being able to say that when i go to the doctor. living worry free from pregnancy and periods has been great and i am definitely thinking about committing to another 3 years. i recommend to any women that has problems taking the pill or the patch, i didnt like either i am sometimes forgetful and my schedule changes so it was hard to take the pill at the same time everyday." | 0 |
pain | "i have been taking lyrica for 3 months. i started at 50mg x 3. increased to 150 x 3 times a day a month later. i have had almost no pain since starting. the side effects have been extreme dizziness, edema in the feet, weight gain (about 15lbs). at my last appointment the doctor adjusted the dose to 50mg x 4 times a day. the dizziness comes and goes. this is a great medicine for me. i can handle dizziness at this level." | 4 |
birth control | "when i first started it, i didn't notice it was giving me side effects until i look back now. the first month, i felt dizzy, anxious, depressed, and disorientated. i thought it was because i was trying to get use to the change in hormones. but, then those side effects continued, until now which is 3 months on it. i have gain 7 lbs that i had worked off before i started it. it makes me feel horrible. i've gotten lazier and have no motivation to do my school work and study. i have also had the side effect of my legs feeling numb. i have also had the side effect of low blood sugar and my hands shaking like crazy. don't use this product. it's the worst birth control i've experienced." | 0 |
birth control | "i'm 5'7", 150lbs, 27 yr/old, on bc since i was 18. originally on yaz, then beyaz, but realized after stopping bc all together that it was causing me to have ongoing nausea, tiredness and fluid retention issues, so dr. mentioned i might have estrogen sensitivity i didn't experience any side effects in the first month of taking this bc at all, my mood was better, period was light, and i was able to lose almost 25lbs (was at 175lbs) following the same diet & exercise plan i had been on while on beyaz. however, by the second month i began experiencing horrible stomach cramps, to the point where i was unable to move and would eventually throw up from the pain. once i stopped taking this bc, stomach pains disappeared." | 0 |
weight loss | "i just started this for the 2nd time the first time i only took it for a month right before i got married 6 years ago.... i shortly after stopped going to the weight dr. i had been on adderall for the same thing for almost 2 years and hit a plateau right around 190 to 180 and moved away so i hadn't been back til now. upon weighing in i was informed i gained back 20 lbs sitting at 211lb and only 5'6". i have noticed i have been way more energized last couple of days and basically have to force myself to eat now. 1st day i had 2 bites of yogurt with granola for breakfast... a handful of wheat thins for lunch and a boudin link for dinner. and not once felt hungry i started feeling loopy for lack of calories by the end of the day..." | 6 |
obesity | "if you have no gallbladder, you may want to think twice. you need to read the manufacturers information regarding side effects. alli helps the body separate "fat" through elimination, and if you have no gallbladder, the bile problem can be miserable. " | 7 |
anxiety | "took this medication for a few months after being diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. it did work fairly well in decreasing my symptoms of anxiety, but the side effects were just too much to handle. the first time i took it (my doc prescribed me a low dose, i think it was 5mg if i remember right) i was knocked out in about 30 minutes and slept for 5 hours straight, not to mention this was in the middle of the day. also caused extreme dizziness that i had a hard time functioning with. i thought the drowsiness, dizziness, and weakness that it caused might subside after taking it for awhile, but i took it for about three months and these side effects still persisted." | 3 |
birth control | "i'm writing this because i feel like i had a weird experience with this bc. i used nexplanon for 1 year and 7 months before cutting it out.
1st year and 2mos w/ nexplanon: 24yo female, perfect skin; absolutely no blemishes, let alone acne, ever, highly motivated, bodybuilder/overall healthy lifestyle, no periods or negative side effects
after 1y3mos with nexplanon: mood swings, overnight cystic bacne from my neck to my hips, craving fatty/sugary foods all the time, no motivation, weight gain. tried spironolactone with a rx body wash and cream, but it didn't help the acne at all.
almost 2months after removing nexplanon: no depression/mood swings, motivated again, no more cravings, bacne almost entirely cleared up, feeling like myself!" | 0 |
birth control | "i have had the mirena for about 6 months now. aside from the abhorrent cramping that happened for about 6 hours after it was putin, i have no periods, no cramping, no bloating, no mood swings..nothing! i love it." | 0 |
depression | "made me so dizzy and nauseous. would make me dry heave on an empty stomach and then throw up the water i drank it down with. it wouldn't make me actually throw up if i ate an hour before and then right after taking it, but still made me feel sick. got upped to 20mg and couldn't keep it and any food down no matter what" | 1 |
depression | "so far this medicine has been working great for me. not only for my mild depression but also for my joint pain. i was not aware it was used for this however, told my physician that i was experiencing less joint and muscle pain. this is when he informed me cymbalta was also used for pain. i cannot afford $50.00 a month. i will have to go back to my other medicine, which is less effective for joint pain but the same for depression." | 1 |
obesity | "i started saxenda on oct. 24, 2015. i am a 36yr old white female 5'2" and 255 pounds. the second day i had extreme nausea and a horrendous headache. that resolved on day 3 and it never returned. if i over eat i become very bloated and nauseated. i absolutely love this product. the first 20 pounds melted off in a month. i am currently 5 months out and have lost a total of 43 pounds. i feel like i may be hitting the plateau so i am starting to implement exercise. it's amazing because i actually feel like exercising now!!!" | 7 |
insomnia | "i've taken lunesta for a year and as a night shift nurse i'm able to take 3mg and sleep solidly for 5-6 hours while the sun is shining outside. when i wake i'm ready and refreshed for another 12 hour overnight shift. the funny taste goes away after a while and is worth the benefit of a good sleep. i recommend taking it on a relatively empty stomach then jump in the sack in a cool room and close your eyes try to calm your breathing then let the sleep come to you. a good pair of comfortable earplugs may help too." | 8 |
birth control | "i started taking portia after my first pill was giving me too much break through bleeding. i never had any break through bleeding on portia, but i developed moderate depression and anxiety issues while on it. i was moody, less interested in sex, and bloated most of the time. i switched back to the original pill i started on, so hopefully that goes better!" | 0 |
acne | "i was on this for two years and it worked great for my acne. then i developed severe ulcerative colitis and i feel it was due to minocycline. got off it for a year and then tried it again, my ibs flared up again." | 2 |
acne | "when i was 15 i started on estelle/brenda and this helped to clear up my skin as i had both face and back acne that started when i was 14. although estelle helped with my skin i also had a lot of water retention, my face became puffy/rounder and i felt like it was harder to lose weight once i had gained it. i decided to go off estelle for a year when i was 18 and i was able to lose weight quickly but my acne came back straight away. i tried for a whole year to deal with it but just couldn't bear it. then at 19 i went on yasmin which was amazing for my skin! within a couple of months it was completely clear and had no impact on my weight. it is slightly more expensive than other pills but completely worth it!" | 2 |
bipolar disorde | "lamictal, i feel it has truly helped with only my depression (why i rated a 10), and not with my mania. i actually feel a bit more inpatient with situations and anger grows stronger faster. i have also read that this medication can actually make mania worse." | 5 |
birth control | "i thought that this medicine was doing good for the first week, till i got really sick. i had horrible headaches and abdominal pain, i looked up the side effects one day on a hunch and all my symptoms were serious side effects. i immediately stopped taking the medicine." | 0 |
obesity | "i've been taking contrave for almost 1 month and i haven't lost much. i find the weigh in everyday very discouraging. i also don't think it's always accurate. i'll continue to take it for another month...if i don't see a difference by the i will stop taking it." | 7 |
pain | "had shoulder arthroscopic surgery for a bone spur and tear four months ago. pain was bad with little improvement the past 2 months, even with rehab/exercises and vicodin and later mobic (meloxicam) and finally motrin. nothing worked. couldn't sleep, constant ache from shoulder into my bicep. rather than get a cortisone shot yesterday, the doctor suggested i try a sample of the flector patch. i wore it last night and finally experienced some relief. i'd say the pain is about 75% better, and i managed to get some sleep. " | 4 |
acne | "i got it prescribed when i was 16 for my very hormonal acne (effective birth control was a nice bonus too though.) after about 2.5 months my blotchy mess had become crystal-clear-as-ice skin. i was for 4 years, mostly very clear. then i thought the problem was probably "fixed" and i went off it when i was 20. i thought it was giving me headaches too. quitting was was a nightmare. i had a 17 day period, then it evened out to every 2 weeks. i started to break out like a volcanic range. i gained weight. i let this go on for 3 years thinking it would stop. i finally decided i'd get back on it a month ago. my skin is so bad on the sides i wear 60s headscarves to hide it, but it's clearing up in other ways. so far no headaches. just nausea." | 2 |
birth control | "i'm a college student in her third semester, and my dad had me get the nexplanon because it seemed to be the most convenient. i've been living with my boyfriend now for about a year, and things have changed since i've gotten the implant inserted august 2014. at first, i had no periods; it was great. then, it was a couple of months after the insertion that i suddenly had a period for 2 months straight. the frustrating thing about it was that it wasn't even enough for a full tampon; i was spotting for weeks. i ruined so many pairs of underwear now and leaked some nights in bed because i thought the flow had gotten lighter or that it ended since it stopped for a day. it works, but i think i might switch to pills instead." | 0 |
adhd | "vyvanse has changed my life. i went from being a failing student to having grades above 90% in only a few weeks. these past 3 1/2 weeks have been the most productive weeks of my life. however, this med does come with a down side. some side effects i experienced have been loss of appetite, dry mouth, trouble staying asleep, as well as some minor ocd. the ocd is really the only side effect that has been bothering me, when i have paper in front of me and i'm writing, i will constantly keep erasing what i wrote and writing it back down until it looks perfect which i've never done before in my life. as for social anxiety, i actually feel more confident going outside, my brain feels slowed down when working, and i don't zone out any more. 9.5/10" | 9 |
birth control | "i had the implanon inserted in december of 2008. it was great and worked just like the depo i was on for about 9 years before. after about 16 months, i started getting my periods again. it started out being monthly. then the started to get closer and closer together. now i never know when i may start. it is usually about 2 weeks apart. i can't plan to do anything and i am now worried about my up coming vacation. i plan to call the doctor this week and see how quickly i can get it removed. i get migraines with my periods. it's one thing to get a migraine once a month but now it's like every other week. this makes work difficult. i am also very moody." | 0 |
birth control | "when i first got on implanon everything was great. i didn't have a period for about 6 months but did experience weight gain. now about 9 months later i've gained over 25 pounds, i'm tired and have periods lasting over 2 weeks. its good to hear other people have this side effect also and i'm thinking about getting it taken out." | 0 |
obesity | "i took adipex in august of 2015. starting weight 232lb. lost 16lbs the first month and got off the pill. i kept up my workout routine and lost and additional 17lbs the following month. i kept the weight off until december 2016. well its september 26, 2017 and i'm back up to 230lbs. today is my first day back on adipex. i plan to eat better, drink more water and exercise a lot more than i did the first time to get better results!!! so excited. my goal weight is 175lbs.... wish me luck!" | 7 |
birth control | "i had the iud inserted on april 19th, and about a week later i started experiencing a chronic headache. it literally lasted 24/7. i was also passing large amounts of tissue, and experienced heavy cramping until i decided to get the iud removed at the end of may. i had massive bleeding for a week afterwards, but my headaches have not improved. i've seen multiple doctors for this, and they think it was caused from the iud. i hope to find relief soon because living with this kind of pain is really depressing." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on alesse for a long time, and it never works as it should. my period was unpredictable in the sense that even if my pack said my period wasn't due for a week, it could come any time. sometimes it would come a week early, sometimes a week late. i did not get pregnant on this (but we do use condoms). " | 0 |
anxiety | "these glowing reviews are comical to me. i have had anxiety most of my life, not all the time, but it has come and gone since i was a little girl. at the urging of family members who have been on one happy pill or another trying to be happy (with no success i might add), i went to my md and he gave me lexapro. i took it for about 6 days, and on the 7th day. i was taken off by ambulance with a 3 day panic attack that i could do nothing about. it scared by husband so bad, he was beside himself. my blood pressure was extremely high, heart palpitations, a feeling of hypothermia, ice cold all over, could not urinate, etc. once in the hospital, the doctor had to give me a downer to counteract the lexapro (an upper). " | 3 |
birth control | "i appreciate everyone else's reviews of this medication, it validates me-where i thought i was alone.
the pharmacy advised prior standard birth control was no longer available and it was "the same" and thus i was provided blisovi.
after 3 months, i've gone up 2 pants sizes and look pregnant with a distended belly! i have had abdominal cramping and terrible pms. my flow used to last 2-3 days, it's up to 5 days on this terrible pill.
i would not recommend anyone even trial with this medication.
i gave it two stars since it does prevent pregnancy -- oh, my sex drive is lower, so that can impact pregnancy too." | 0 |
birth control | "i had my implanon put in on november 24, 2014. my reasons for getting it were birth control, and to regulate my horrendous periods (heavy bleeding for up to four months continuous). after it was put in, i found that in the first week i lost a great deal of hair, perhaps two fist fulls, this was a potential side effect so it didn't really bother me as it was only triggered by the initial release of drugs into my body. i had no period for 6 weeks and i was ecstatic! it lasted only three days, with light flow followed by a day of spotting. my third period lasted three weeks but was still light and spotting. june6 i got my period again and i still have it today (sept15) i'm looking for an alternative now. its an effective contraception though." | 0 |
birth control | "i had my nexplanon implanted august 2015. the insertion was a breeze. the most painful part was the shot. i experienced no discomfort at all during or after insertion. my period before was heavy with light to medium cramping. after insertion, my period became very light. i went from having to always wear overnight pads to regular. after about six months, my period became very erratic. it was impossible to know when i would start or for how long. my hormones were very out of wack from the first day of insertion. i was very emotional the entire time i had my nexplanon. i also gained nearly 30 lbs. i finally had it removed after having a period for over a month." | 0 |
adhd | "i was recently prescribed generic form of ritalin for aspergers/lack of focus issues. i am in my low 40s and used meth recreationally for years, although i gave that up thankfully, a while back. this is the third pill i have taken and i assure you, the effects of this drug mimic, in many ways, taking a moderate amount of meth, although not as strong. however, i realize that it affects different people, different ways based on their chemistry. i am not sure i will take it all the time but it does give me energy and new focus, i was lacking. i can see how this drug could be addictive to some people. but it is extremely expensive." | 9 |
anxiety | "truly a miracle pill! starting have severe anxiety attacks out of nowhere (heart palpation, numbness in arms and legs, dizzy, tremors) and with 15 to 20 mins i feel normal again! i would advise to only take when desperately need to because i can see how they can become addictive! i take .5mg but will start to cut that in half a lower dosage is always better if it works. i have only been taking for one week, so far so good, and no side effects to report." | 3 |
bipolar disorde | "seroquel has helped me a lot in the crisis days. however i have gained a lot of weight and get drowsy easily. i would recommend it if you are really agitated and full of anxiety and have racing thoughts. " | 5 |
pain | "i use nubain twice a week for pain in my back due to being injured several years ago. this is one of the best medications i have found that didn't put me to sleep for hours after i take it." | 4 |
depression | "i am 20 and was suffering from anxiety and depression after 'recovering' from an eating disorder. pristiq made me feel so awful in the first 2 weeks but by week 3 i felt calm, i no longer snapped at people for no reason, i could concentrate during conversations and my university work has not suffered. i do feel like i find it harder to sleep (after 3 months on pristiq) and if i miss a pill by a few hours i feel very, very drowsy. i have experienced no weight-gain but have had a notable increase in headaches and a few migraines. overall the positive effects far outweigh the bad. " | 1 |
insomnia | "was taking seroquel in combination with wellbutrin and zoloft. took at night to help me sleep but it left me foggy, tired, and dizzy the next day. in addition, it made me very fat. gained 20 lbs in a little over a month and could not stop eating.
off it now, will save the pills for anxiety attacks (knowing it will knock me out.)
effective, but side effects were too much." | 8 |
birth control | "just got mine out a month ago, i kept it it the full time which i find is hard for people to do. i would say it is great as far as preventing pregnancy (we never pulled out while i was on it). low sex drive and fatigued that's all. well aside from bleeding for a month straight every so often on it." | 0 |
adhd | "my wife started taking adderal 5 months ago. it completely changed her for the worse. sure she might be able to complete tasks and feels energized but the side effects are ruining our family. she goes from talking to screaming in mid sentence. violent behavior is now the norm. zero sex drive. total lack of regard for others. i have talked to her about these issues but the responses are "shut up". she has lost 20 lbs and looks terrible. by the way she was bulimic as a teen and into college. so the weight loss is appealing to her. i contacted the first nurse vacationer that prescribed it for her. he cut her off." | 9 |
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