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birth control | "i originally started birth control around the age of 17-18. i had very heavy periods through high school and would miss a day of school every month due to the awful cramps/diarrhea i would get. i was put on a higher hormone pill that helped my periods lighten up but made me gain 10 pounds or so.. long story short i got switched onto microgestin and was happy on it for 5-6 years. i didn't have any problems with acne, weight gain or heavy periods. i actually would only get a very light (just spotting pretty much) period once every 3 months or so which my doctor said was normal with this birth control. i had no issues with pregnancy on the pill either and my boy friend and i do not use protection since i'm on the pill. i recommend it!" | 0 |
anxiety | "at first i didn't think buspar would help me since i have always relied on antidepressants for my mostly manageable anxiety with a very occasional klonopin. but this past year i was diagnosed with bipolar and have been advised that ssris could trigger manic symptoms so i am on mood stabilizers but they do not help my ever increasing anxiety. it has gotten so bad i rarely leave the house and can't work. when i started buspar at 7.5 mg 2x/day it made me more anxious and all i did was cry for a week but i was encouraged to keep taking it and it would get better and it has! my quality of life is soo much better, i feel normal again. i do get dizzy after my morning dose and need to sit or lay down though for maybe a half hour to an hour." | 3 |
bipolar disorde | "i am 42. i don't really have a diagnosis but after our 3rd child at 37, something changed. what i would describe as "a mood disorder" stopped me in my tracks. after a lifetime of ups and downs and seasonal depression, i finally got help.
i have always been creative, days of high energy and an eventual crash. i've been a parent since the age of 17, so it seemed normal to run on empty.
i am obsessive, compulsive, mind racing, loving, over bearing, and extremely defensive and emptional. the lows have helped inspire passion and the highs have kept me motivated and driven.
i called my obgyn after several months of extreme symptoms. panic, paranoia, emotional break downs...etc.
zoloft saved my marriage and my life. 50-150mg over 4 yrs." | 5 |
birth control | "i was recently switched from gildess to microgestin, & microgestin was awesome! very few side effects, & my cycle became regular, & cramps mild. i went to fill my prescription last month & was blindsided by this new brand blisovi 1/20. the pharmacist stated it's the same formula as microgestin. yeah right! since starting this b/c i've experienced intense headaches/severe sinus problems, vision problems, anxiety, sleep issues, bloating, sore/swollen hands & joints, very tender breasts, & feeling so lethergic. i was actually starting
to wonder if it even prevented pregnancy due to the symptoms. i thought it was just the holidays. just finished the first pack & will never take it again! do not recommend this pill!!" | 0 |
birth control | "i was put on this birth control because my pharmacy had a hard time finding microgestin. no big deal. i read the reviews and i was so nervous but i still gave it a shot. i was on this pill for a month. it caused me to be extremely moody and tired all the time. my sex drive was low/nonexistent. then when it came time for my period, it was barely there, which was alarming. when wiped with toilet paper there was a little blood, but nothing ever came out. it was the days i was expecting my period, so i assume it was just a weird period but i'm not sure." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on this 13 week birth control for 2 years now and have had no issues. my first pack did come with some irregular spotting, however after my second pack the spotting disappeared, and i have a regular period every 13 weeks as expected.
i've gone through 3 other varieties of birth control that left me spotting no matter how long i took them, but this birth control actually works for me. i have very painful cramps and a heavy flow, but it has reduced the mere 4 periods that i do have a year to very light and painless ones.
only downside is my insurance doesn't cover it and it's crazy expensive, but i'm at least happy it exists at all." | 0 |
birth control | "i've i have this implant for 3 years- just got a new one put in. my period went away for the first about year and a half then became sparatic as all hell- i am married and super sexually active, and have had no pregnancys thanks to this. you don't have to remember to take a pill, shot or anything- super reliable and low maintenance. the implant was soar about 3 months in but that went away after about a week" | 0 |
acne | "consumed 10mg for first 3 months, then went on 20mg for 4months, and at the moment on 5th month (of 20mg) and will have to do the same for one more month, then my doctor will tell me if i should stop or still take the medicine. overall really great, i had terrible acne, no acne now whatsoever, actually really relieves, don't hesitate, use it. most people who rate it negatively, most likely take the drugs in the wrong way or it just doesn't work for them. it really does wonders. 7months and my acne is almost gone (few spots on my back and no spots left on my face, new spots come out once 2 weeks but that’s because of my job which is very stressful)" | 2 |
birth control | "i had nexplanon put in june 2015. i love how effective it is as a birth control but i can't stand the side effects. i'm so emotional, wanting to cry over such small things. i have only had small spotting which is nice but my anxiety levels are up and i do not sleep well. my acne is so bad! not so much my face but my arms and back! i keep very well hydrated and i exercise regularly, i'm very healthy all around so i know it has to do with the implant. i am experiencing dizziness more lately and i'm sad quite a bit. i will be looking for another form of birth control." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have had varying success with this drug. on one hand it has been a big help. it was able to flick the switch off and bring me out of a very bad gad and major depressive episode. but i wonder about the tolerance and how long it will be effective. i use it basically as an emergency tool when im spiralling down the rabbit hole." | 3 |
anxiety | "i took pristiq for extreme generalized anxiety disorder. i went off 5 weeks ago because i was feeling so well after taking it for several years and i just had to go back on 4 days ago. this medicine works very quickly. i could barely get out of bed on friday and i was back to work monday, functioning and feeling much better. pristiq does not take my anxiety away 100% all the time but it keeps me functioning. without this medicine i am not sure what i would do." | 3 |
birth control | "i got the implant put in on january 12th, it's only january 30th but i have been bleeding since i got it for all but like a week. i've had mood swings like crazy, i'm getting acne but for overall effectiveness it's wonderful. my fiance isn't concerned about a little bit of blood when you have sex and he has been ejaculating inside of me since i got it and no babies! so it works well to prevent pregnancy just the side effects are horrible." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i took lamictal for 6 months to treat bipolar and anxiety. as far as i can tell, it did nothing for me. took forever to titrate up, due to the risk of rash, and am now weaning myself off. trying seroquel now, which is showing far more promise." | 5 |
insomnia | "i had a very negative experience with this drug. i suffer from initial and maintenance insomnia and nothing has worked but this drug did something others didn't - it made the insomnia worst and i couldn't sleep at all. i was in and out of sleep the first couple of hours, i took it at 9pm, and then couldn't go back to sleep after waking up at 1:30am. it got me wired. also, the little time i did sleep i had very weird dreams and it made my feet (mostly toes) hurt a lot. very bizarre experience and a huge set back for me :(
i took 15mg dose, sample from doctor." | 8 |
birth control | "i have been taking microgestin for three months now. it's birth control. sure, everyone needs to find the right one for them but it really isn't as horrid as everyone is making it... side effects happen.. you're pumping your body full of hormones. for the first month i didn't break out a tad bit more than usual, my boobs were extremely tender and i was feeling lethargic but around the end of month 2 my face became extra clear, my boob tenderness had subsided and i have my energy back! give your body time to become adjusted. . that's it. do that and you will be a okay side effect and baby free." | 0 |
birth control | "i have finished my first packed of this birth control and honestly haven't really had any side effects. i was afraid at first of starting because of all the reviews i've read online about the mood swings and such but i haven't experienced any. the only side effect i did notice was random spotting (bleeding). it's not a lot though. overall so far i am pleased with this birth control, this is actually my first birth control i am taking. by the way i am 18 years old." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "my boyfriend and i had protected sex 1 day before my expected period. unfortunately the condom broke and neither of us noticed until after the fact. i took plan b within the hour and throughout the next few days i experienced abdominal cramps, headaches, dizziness, fatigue and loss of appetite. 5 days later i got my period. the period was different from normal but i was relieved nonetheless. you're going to read people telling you not to be stressed because it works, if you're anything like me you are still going to stress either way. just breathe, it is a waiting game but once you get your period it is so worth it." | 10 |
bipolar disorde | "after experiencing severe depression since middle school, i had been misdiagnosed and prescribed several different antidepressants, which only made my then-undiagnosed bipolar disorder worse. finally in 2007 i was correctly diagnosed with a mixed/manic episode, and began taking lamictal. i have had zero side effects whatsoever, and it stabilized my mood swings immediately. i am now supposed to take 200mg twice a day, but after 5 years of the icky-tasting pill, i tend to skip doses every couple of days. probably as a result, my depression has come back, but at least i haven't experienced the manic/mixed episodes that i used to have before lamictal! i can truly say that this medication is a lifesaver, although it seems to have "worn off". " | 5 |
acne | "i am 25 years old and i've been taking solodyn for four days now. i usually wake up with a few new pimples on my face but have not seen any of that since on this pill. i'm extremely happy since i've been suffering with breakouts since the age of fourteen. a side effect would be nausea but at this point in my life anything is worth having clear skin and not being self-conscious. another thing to add on is that i have also been using onexton which is a daily face gel." | 2 |
depression | "nardil worked extremely well for my bipolar depression. it made a huge difference in my life. i find it very stimulating (i can't imagine what it would be on parnate). i always have so much energy and i never feel depressed.
however, it doesn't work as well for my anxiety." | 1 |
acne | "using duac once daily (10mg + 50mg gel) cream. at age 44 i started to get acne. reading previous reviews i was cautious about this cream but the results are great. you have to use this sparingly - no matter how tempting it is to put loads on if your skin is bad. it took a week before my skin cleared up. in the evening i spread a tiny amount on the t zone area and it's enough to keep spots away. if my skin starts looking red or dry i will skip a night of not putting the cream on that area. yes, my skin will look a little shiney the next day from the oils but i don't get spots and it allows my skin to recover. i would recommend you exfoliate once a week to remove dead, dry skin too. i will continue to use this cream until my skin calms down." | 2 |
birth control | "i got the implant on 2014 it's almost been a year . i've gained about 30lbs, my period comes ones every 3 months. i get horrible cramps . and before i get it i always seem to get a uti which is horrible. since i've had it i been really moody with a horrible bitchy attitude. i want it taken out asap !" | 0 |
birth control | "personally, i feel that the insertion is more about the anticipation. it definitely hurts, but it's really really not that bad..it is over so quick! i've had it for a month now and have had a period for the last 2.5 weeks (it started out as spotting first). cramps almost every day, but they are going away. i am confident this will pass. i will say i was really moody the first week (not sure if that was from feeling achy/anxious about it). no weight gain. no skin changes. still have my sex drive. no pain during sex. overall really happy (i haven't had kids!)." | 0 |
depression | "i have been on deplin for over a year now. at first i was on 7.5 mg and that was helpful but when that stopped working the psych doctor increased the dosage up to 15 mg and it really works. what it does is helps your other antidepressants work better. deplin will affect each person differently depending on which antidepressant you are taking." | 1 |
acne | "i am like completely happy! i have been struggling with acne since age 11 and am now 15! when i started using adapalene i broke out so bad i almost gave up on it but after 4 weeks my skin started clearing up tremendously! so please don't give up if something like this happens to you with this medication! also yes there will be burning and possibly dry red thin rashes around your lips or maybe even a fever blister. also you may feel dryness in the corners of your eyes and below your eyes and the best way to prevent some of that is to use a moisturizer but not with the medicine on but during the day when its all off. hope this helps." | 2 |
anxiety | "i love lexapro. i started taking it when i was 14 from severe anxiety and ocd. my doctor basically begged my parents to put me on medication because i could not leave the house. i'm now 20 years old and about 6 months ago i thought i no longer needed the lexapro because i was feeling better. what a mistake. after the taper my ocd came back just as bad as it was when i was 14. so my pdoc put me on prozac. it made me manic. i then tried brintellix, again it made me crazy. so i went back to the lexapro and yes the start up side effects suck, headache, dizzy (that woosh feeling in you brain), upset stomach and brain fog, and every time i bumped up the dose i had an increase in anxiety, but after 5 weeks i finally have my life back. stick it out!!!!" | 3 |
adhd | "i have been taking adderall xr 30mg for about 7 months now and i am starting to get concerned. i started out with 20mg, but was still very impulsive, so upped the dose to 30mg. i can focus and listen really well, but i am noticing increasing negative effects. i noticed dizziness right away, but this improved after a few weeks. then i started to notice myself constantly stumbling over words when talking. i have never had that problem before. i began to get headaches every day about two months ago and it is getting worse daily. that's a big concern to me because amphetamines are bad for the liver and kidneys as it is, and now i have to take increasing doses of ibuprofen just to "take the edge off" of the headaches. " | 9 |
birth control | "quite possibly the worst thing to ever happen to me. have had it almost a year and longest i have gone without bleeding is a week. already had anxiety before it, can now add severe depression to that. made me crazy which was great for the first year of college. had to put a tampon in everyday, also great for college. first lost 15 pounds (when first starting school so could be from being nervous) and then gained it back plus 18 more. got a yeast infection because constant bleeding threw off my ph balance. therapist, doctor, and mom are telling me to get it out and i'm considering ripping the thing out myself. left and ugly scar too. useless do not recommend to anyone that doesnt want their life ruined" | 0 |
pain | "i came to urgent care with bilateral knee pain that was hurting so bad, i couldn't work. they diagnosed me with pfs then gave me an injection of toradol and i never felt a decrease in pain." | 4 |
insomnia | "about 6 months with lunseta at first it put me to sleep quickly but i would still wake up approximately 3 to 4 hrs later. i also am an occasional sleep walker, my dr would not even consider ambien. sonato 10 did zilch for me. unfortunately i have done sleep cooking on lunesta with no memory. almost a fire though. now lunesta barely puts me out even after taking time off last month because of cost. sad and desperate for sleep!" | 8 |
birth control | "i got mirena over 6 months ago it has been a rollercoaster. my periods haven't stopped they've become worse. i bleed for 8-10 days straight. last month i had 2 periods. . i am hoping it will get better. my dr gave me birth control pills today to help steady my periods. .. so far it's not going well but i will give it another 2 months in hopes it will get better!" | 0 |
depression | "i took pristiq for a month, one pill a day,
i'm currently tapering myself off of it now because it has caused the following effects:
loss of any emotion
uncontrolable shaking
inability to feel hungry or full
&
inability to feel pain
i'm 16 and this anti depressant is for 18 but my gp thought it was a good idea to prescribe it for me? i don't think i'll ever take another anti depressant again i'd rather feel everything than nothing." | 1 |
depression | "it worked well for my depression. i noticed an improvement in mood after a week. it gave me energy. i took 150 mg of the sustained release formula every morning for about one month. i stopped just after i picked up my next month's prescription which i still have. i stopped because i thought it was inducing mania in me and causing anxiety. i'm now not so sure this was the cause. i also quit smoking about two days after i started on this medication and had absolutely no side effects from nicotine withdrawal.
this medication gave me some side effects for the first two weeks. lack of appetite, bloating, dizziness (especially when smoking cigarettes, this is what prompted me to quit). i also experienced tingling in my hands." | 1 |
pain | "i have needed to get my four wisdom teeth pulled out for 2 years now. and just on this medication until surgery. my mandible which is my lower jaw and gums are very swollen and infected not so much pain in my upper areas in my mouth. my dentist prescribed me tylenol #3 with codeine and antibiotics . tylenol #3 is a joke it does not help with my pain at all it just makes me very drowsy. when i do rest the pain is still severe." | 4 |
birth control | "got put on this after my insurance stopped covering ortho tri cyclen. i used this years ago and honestly had no issues with it. helped with my pmdd and heavy periods and breakouts. i was on this for about a year until i got switched to tri-nessa." | 0 |
birth control | "i had absolutely no problems with this birth control. no nausea, spotting, mood changes, whatsoever. it reduced my menstrual cramps. also made my boobs swell, but i think that's a good thing haha.
anyways, i switched to trinessa (another generic for ortho tri cyclen), because it's free with my insurance, and it gave me migraine with aura as well as mood changes. i really wish i stuck to tri lo sprintec." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on this medicine for 11 months. after trying numerous birth control pills, i was finally excited to try something that had decent reviews. however, it did not work for me. i have had two periods per month the entire 11 months i have been on it. i have breakthrough bleeding that lasts anywhere from 1-4 days, in addition to two periods per month." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "my boyfriend and i had unprotected sex about 10 days into my cycle. i took next choice one dose about 12 hours later. i had no side effects, maybe a little sleepy. about 6 days later i woke up with cramps and a light period that turned into a normal period- 13 days before i was supposed to get it. i did freak out a little because my periods are always on schedule, but i did get my period again when i was supposed to, and i didn't get pregnant. so despite the unwanted mini period, this medicine did what it was supposed to and i had no bad side effects (i have taken the two-dose pills before and had a few negative side effects). it was a little pricey but it's absolutely worth not having a baby." | 10 |
insomnia | "love it. best sleep ever. i could go days without sleep with a mind wondering constantly. not now.. only side effect i have is munchies, but i have learned to eat a little when i take and go to bed within the hour. wish i had years ago.. miracle drug!!!" | 8 |
pain | "i have suffered ruptured discs in lower back in the l4-l5 region and i was on 4mg hydromorphone and 5/325 percocet for breakthrough pain. i found little to no relief with the 4mg hydromorphone. my level of pain is very severe and the physician that is treating me feels the medications that he has prescribed is more then sufficient. i do think hydromorphone is much more adequate when used by i.v rather than oral pill form." | 4 |
adhd | "@webmaster nice to hear almost my same story. i'm a single father of 2 teen kids and i've had depression my entire life, well since middle school when i was 14. funny, i wrote poetry and read every book the english teacher gave me. anyways at 15 i told my mother that i was afraid. i suppose her mental health was more important than a 15 yr old kid saying, help this isn't right! i was scared and smart enough to know it was more to it. lets fast forward to today. this medication helps me not only be less depressed, no impulsive thoughts, it helped me stop smoking. i don't crave old habits and i hardly smoke at all. " | 9 |
weight loss | "been on adipex for one week and lost 7lbs. i was skeptical at first but after exercising and dieting with no results, what did i have to lose. doctor suggested we try it for 30 days. i'm glad i did. side effects at least for me include dry mouth; constipation and some sleeplessness. i feel that exercise is a daily must. after i exercise, i feel normal; the only difference is that i'm not hungry nor am i interested on the donut by desk or cake down the hall! another point, you will not be hungry nor interested in food; however you must remain mindful that your body needs fuel to to keep burning; so i find myself getting satisfaction from just half of a kind bar (before i could eat 3 at once)." | 6 |
birth control | "i have only had it in for a couple weeks but so far i have loved it. insertion was not bad at all (i know this depends a lot on the person). it just felt like very minor cramping for about a minute. i got it in during my period, which is supposed to make it hurt less. after insertion, there was mild to moderate cramping but went away with ibuprofen. i have had occasional spotting. sex drive is the same. i have noticed that i have to go to the bathroom significantly more often. but that's the only real complaint i have. was on the pill before and this is has been so much of a better experience. it was expensive but over the 5 years, it'll be worth it." | 0 |
anxiety | "i love lexapro! this drug has done wonders for my anxiety. i have had the sexual side effects - hard to get an orgasm. i will say that went away for me. it might take me a little longer but i'm totally enjoying sex now! give it time and your body will adjust to it." | 3 |
birth control | "i have tried many birth control pills (this is my 5th) and this is the only one that hasn't made me feel like i'm crazy. i eat normally (haven't lost my appetite and am not nauseous), haven't gained weight (i do work out regularly though), and my skin has gotten slightly better. i have been on it for about 8 months and i think my skin might have gotten a little worse at first but at this point it is better than before i started the pill (though not perfect). psychologically i feel normal and happy, though i am potentially more prone to crying during sad chick flicks. overall i think birth control is about finding a pill that works for your body, and this one works for me. i take the generic manufactured by lupin." | 0 |
anxiety | "i am an 18 year old male. i started cymbalta 3 weeks ago for generalized anxiety. my anxiety got to a point where i couldn't even sit down and watch t.v or surf the internet without getting stressed. my stress started to control me. it was controlling simple decisions, it controlled what i did! i started to avoid everything that would possibly stress me out. it became a viscous cycle. even things like simply playing my guitar or attending my college classes was becoming difficult to do without getting anxious. now after taking cymbalta i feel like i have the opportunity to be myself again, and without worrying about getting anxious or stressed! now i control my anxiety, instead of it controlling me! only side effect is delayed orgasm." | 3 |
anxiety | "still use a regular xanax at times when things get bad but the xr is amazing for those times where i can't afford the drowsiness. xr is just a nice steady dose to take the edge off and no side effects. would recommend." | 3 |
birth control | "i've had nexplanon in for 2 months. before having it inserted, my biggest concerns were weight gain and random heaving bleeding. i kept reading reviews and those were the 2 things that kept popping up. so far i have not had a single period and my weight has stayed the same. i did have a little bruising around the insertion spot at first and my acne has gotten a little worse, but nothing extreme. i was still able to workout, swim and go about my daily routine. i would definitely recommend it to women who do not want to get pregnant yet not take a pill every day." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been using mirena for 3 years, after initial spotting i have yet to have a period. once in a great while i'll spot a little bit. but i'm having it removed as soon as my husband gets a vasectomy because i am carrying around 15 extra pounds and my mood swings have been bad for all these years. i work out 5x/week and eat clean 90% of the time but cannot lose the weight. i am sick of it. i can't wait to be free of this. it was a good, convenient form of birth control, just not for me anymore." | 0 |
birth control | "i had the implanon inserted in may 09, six weeks after having my baby. the only great thing is i don't have to take the pills but apart from that my hormones are up and down all the time. my first period after having it in was okay but the next one has lasted six weeks and counting. i don't know what to do? as for my weight i have just stayed the same but i'm trying to lose weight. my daughter is four and a half months old so i think i will give it one more month for my bleeding and hormones to settle down and if not i will be getting it out." | 0 |
birth control | "i’ve been on yaz for almost 2 months and i hate it, i have heightened smell, i’ve actually thrown up due to it. i’m noticing my mood swings are going from 0-10 really quick, my poor boyfriend has also noticed. i’ve broken out so badly with acne and i’ve also been spotting now for almost 2 weeks now becoming heavier bleeding and cramps.
going to switch pills as i feel disgusting, and can’t even be intimate with my dang birth control so, yaz has been a huge waste of time for this girl." | 0 |
birth control | "if you want to feel like you're walking in a cloud, forgetfulness, constant fatigue, fits of rage, depression and crying fits, personality changes, weight gain and constant anxiety and you can't make sense of any of it, then get the nexplanon. this form of birth control has made me feel the lowest i've ever felt in my life. i'm already an anxious person but nothing i can't handle or deal with. since i've had this in my arm, it's been hard for me to even make myself get out of bed and into the shower. it was when i had my head on my steering wheel, bawling my eyes out in my car because i physically could not make myself walk into work that i knew this nexplanon had to come out. doc said it was this stupid stick in my arm. back on pills" | 0 |
pain | "i have fibromyalgia and severe neuropathy in both feet with burning pain all the way up to my knees. my local pain clinic prescribed nucynta (for short term pain) and it completely took my pain away. i did get extremely light headed and a feeling like i was high. since it isn't safe for your liver for long term use, they switched me to nucynta er 100 mg to start. it took 2 weeks to fully kick in and after a month, i formed a tolerance to it. i've been on 200 mg's for about 5 weeks now and i've already built a tolerance to it as well. this prescription has been a god send, but, i can only go up to 250mg twice per day. what will happen to me if i build a tolerance to that? i'm very concerned." | 4 |
birth control | "i had my mirena iud inserted 4 days ago. insertion was somewhat painful; i'm 21 with no children, but with ibuprofen and a long nap after wards i wasn't feeling too bad. don't be scared; i was sitting on the exam table and almost backed out, so glad i didn't. i did get somewhat lightheaded during the insertion and for about 30 minutes afterwards (luckily i had a friend drive me to my appointment). i had intercourse 3 days after insertion and had no problems! my boyfriend said he couldn't feel it. i've had light spotting off and on and some cramping/backache. overall, so far so good." | 0 |
depression | "i just wanted to say that i had a lot of these negative symptoms when i was in the generic "buproprion" (headaches, vivid nightmares) but after switching to the "name brand only" i no longer had those horrible side effects.. it's hard to tell in these reviews which people are taking the generic version ( which was horrific) and who is reviewing the actual wellbutin sr. the name brand worked so much better!!!" | 1 |
birth control | "i was exposed to carbon monoxide chronically and it has effected my thyroid. i was having a period every other week when i went into my doctor to see what was going on, and my lh hormone was way too high. i did my own research into the patch & found out about the increased amount of estrogen and figured i'd give it a try. i had already been on lo-seasonique and seasonique, both were great at first, then i'd have breakthrough bleeding. the patch has completely stopped my breakthrough bleeding. i have gained a small amount of weight, but my breasts have grown so i don't notice it much. the patch does leave a red mark when i take it off, but it's gone within a few hours and i don't experience the itching that others have mentioned!" | 0 |
birth control | "i was on the progestin only pill for 10 months & pretty much hated it. had to be on it because i couldn't have any birth control that contained estrogen due to a family history of bloodclots. the pop was effective yes, but i had crazy mood swings, acne, low sex drive, & gave me vaginal dryness, which made sex extremely painful. my gyno had been trying to get me to try the iud for almost a year, so i decided to try it since i about had it with that pill. i went in today for my insertion. i had some issues because my cervix was tight, and i have an introverted uterus. she had to use the sonogram to help place it correctly. so what should have been a 5 min procedure took 20 min. it was painful, but bearable. just felt like period cramps. " | 0 |
pain | "this medicine is amazing! i have suffered from a bulging disc and facet joint issues for a year with little lasting relief from injections. i was prescribed cymbalta a little over a month ago and by the 3rd or 4th day on it i was almost literally pain free. i was afraid to say it out loud for fear that i would jinx myself because it was almost too good to be true. now after being on it for 5 weeks i can workout and get back into my exercise regimen with little to no pain. this has truly been a lifesaver! i did have tiredness and low motivation during the first two weeks, but my body seems very acclimated to it now. i do sweat a lot at night, but i can live with it. love this medication." | 4 |
depression | "i'm a 21 year old female and have suffered with depression and horrible thoughts for as long as i can remember. i was started on one medicine, (can't remember what it was), then zoloft, which did not work, and was recently put on cymbalta about three weeks ago. my depression had gotten so bad that i was willing to try everything. i was having emotional breakdowns at work, having horrible thoughts, bad dreams, and was withdrawn from everything. my depression is a brain imbalance, rather than caused by other things. only being about two weeks on cymbalta, i can already notice a difference. i'm more peppy, i don't think bad thoughts nearly as much, much more patience, haven't cried since i've been put on the medicine. i was a little jittery at first." | 1 |
anxiety | "please, please, please do your research before ever taking klonopin or any drug in the benzodiazepine family. klonopin has caused me great hardship and nearly cost me my life. and i am not alone - thousands of people have had horrific experiences with this drug. please search "benzo withdrawal" or similar to educate yourself. looking back, my original anxiety was nothing compared to the torture i went through once i was addicted to klonopin. and i am not through it yet. words can not explain the horror i went through. that is why i beg you to do your own research. most doctors don't know or are in denial about the withdrawal effects of benzodiazepines. the stories you will find are not lies or exaggerations. buyer beware! please!!" | 3 |
depression | "i was given this to treat my depression. this actually launched me into a full-blown manic state and this is how they found out i was bi-polar. just be careful and make sure you have the right diagnosis from your doctor." | 1 |
weight loss | "i tried this medication twice. the first time i started at 164 and lost to 157 and then stopped; however, it helped me maintain the 157. i am 5'2" at 59y. the first three days had severe headache, but then like magic it went away. my insurance wouldn't pay for the medication after 9 months because i didn't lose any more weight.
i then tried again about 6 months later, my doctor recommended again, and i started at 167 and lost to 163 and stopped losing. i also this time began to feel very tired and depressed and realized after about three weeks that suicidial and depression are side effects so i had to stop taking it.
now i am at 176 my scales, on doctors i am 180 and this is all in approximately 18 months." | 6 |
weight loss | "i just started taking adipex. i think so far it's helping me a ton, i'm on 1000 calorie diet plus adipex. i'm working out every day, this is my 5th day and i already lost 6 pounds. adipex seems to be helping me from over eating, it seems to be helping me curb my cravings. i have no craving for sweets of any kind, so far so good." | 6 |
birth control | "i absolutely love this birth control. i have always had really terrible periods that lasted for several days and i'm only 16. my doctor told me the best thing to do was use birth control and i picked this one. i am so glad i did, no spotting, no cramps, some weight gain but it comes off, and my breasts have grown a little. i'm starting the second pack soon and i hope the next pack will be as good as the first!" | 0 |
birth control | "was on zovia 1/35 for 7 years and experience was great and that rating would have been a 10. however, the manufacturer used to be watson (pink packet), but now it is manufactured by mayne (blue packet), which i give a 3 rating. i only took the zovia pills manufactured by mayne for 5 days. i stopped taking because i started to get acne and each day i was getting more pimples. i am not acne prone and the previous zovia pills by watson did not break me out. now i am on kelnor, which supposed to be similar to zovia (both are generic for demulen) however now my periods last about 8 days and i get small bumps on my face that clear up for a few days then reappear in different locations. so kelnor is rated a 6." | 0 |
pain | "after failed back fusion surgery l4 l5 s1 nothing would touch the pain until opana er. i was taking 20 mg three times daily and have cut back to 5 mg 3 times daily with significant pain increase because i thought i was losing my mind. i seem to have built up a tolerance and either need to increase again dramatically or find something else. have heard that you can easily build tolerance to opana. i am your proof. " | 4 |
insomnia | "awesome medicine, not worried about dependency because insomnia, like depression can be chronic. when i take one get the best sleep of my life. don't, and i can't sleep, much like before i started taking it. as others have said, take it and go directly to bed! do not pass go!" | 8 |
birth control | "i have now been on nuvaring for 2 years and i like it. i was never one to forget to take my pill but it is nice to not worry about it. i went on nuvaring because it was recommended by a friend and the doctor. i have read many of the poor reviews on the nuvaring and all the bad reviews are common side effects of birth control in general. i have been on birth control for about 13 years and have used different types all have the same side effects; mood swings, bloating, cramping, weight gain, lack of sex drive and poor natural lubrication during sex. i have been happy with the nuvaring and will continue to use it." | 0 |
depression | "worked amazing and turned my life around for 1-4 months then i got bad again and now i'm on something else, but lexapro does effect my weight but i felt so amazing for 3 months and that was more important to me at the time." | 1 |
acne | "i was prescribed this birth control because i have moderate to severe acne. i doubted this birth control was strong enough to battle it because i have tried everything non-prescription in the pharmacy to treat it over 4 years. i noticed it reduced my oil production on my face but really did nothing overall for my acne in the first 6 months. then slowly my acne started to disappear. i didn't even notice it was vanishing until 8 months in. then i stopped using harsh chemicals to help get rid of them. after that i had tons of blazing red acne scars and redness galore. now as i'm 12 months in the redness is reducing and the acne scars are starting to fade. i recommend this if you want a birth control pill acne solver 2 in 1, and are willing to wait for results." | 2 |
depression | "in 3 days, i felt better. titrated to 40mg. the medicine turned evil. my heart pounding with strong palpitations. as i was falling asleep, had feeling of leaving my body & hovering over myself being awake in a horrifying world that seemed absolutely real. sleep paralysis. dr. added beta-blocker for heart. gained 21lbs in 6wks. decided to stop it. dr. said go from 40-20. i couldn't do that suddenly-i needed to go down slowly. i went from 40-30mg. night terrors lessened. went to 25, then 20. felt good at 20; heart calmed down for a few days. thought i'd stay at 20 but then the evil again. 18, 15, 10, 5, 3mg. it's taken over a month to come off it. 1st day without it. feel down & edgy. started wellbutrin. " | 1 |
acne | "horrible experience with epiduo. if you have very sensitive skin, i'd advise you to stay away. only used it for two days and i broke out in a horrible rash, worse than my acne. i was red everywhere and my face was burning in pain." | 2 |
adhd | "my seven year old son has been on intuniv for three weeks now. his behavior at school and home is finally starting to improve. he is much more focused and less irritable. although in the end of week one and beginning of week two of this medicine, he was very cranky and irritable. he is sleepy in the afternoons, but he also takes clonidine along with this medicine, which also makes him sleepy. so i hope the sleepiness improves. he has started the last week having severe stomach pain. he gets up many times in the night saying his tummy feels funny and he gets some diarrhea in the night. he also has a harder time staying asleep at night, which is new. hoping the stomach pain stops so we can continue the medicines, as i feel they are helping him." | 9 |
birth control | "i'm 21 years old i had the implanon since 2011 and i can say this is the best birth control there is. i can honestly say that this birth control should be more used and be a main option to this generation that do not like to take the pill or shots every 3 months. its very effective i have no problems with my birth control. it is my last year with it and it has really changed my life. yes it is expensive but worth it." | 0 |
acne | "i just start break out so bad,no reason for a month.i have red rash, black head acne,big acne and under deep skin acne.i decided to go to medical center and dr.prescribe me this cream.after applied,i feel like put on a thin film on my face and strict my skin so much,so i put on baby power and rub my face then the strict skin feel better.for overnight, the rash all gone like magic,in the morning i wash my face with warm water and clean my face with aveno cleansing and pad it with towel then use the cream and baby powder after that.for 2 days,the black head acne start to pear out of my face and the big acne getting smaller.i have been using it for 1 month and a half.my skin look perfect and soft like baby skin.the doctor give me 12 refills!!" | 2 |
depression | "this drug has saved my life! i have struggled with methamphetamine addiction for about 4 years now. the hardest part about quitting was the extreme depression and suicidal thoughts. they always caused me to relapse. my physician prescribed wellbutrin and it has worked like a miracle. i have been clean for over half a year and feel like i have my old life back! my relationships are healing and my family feels like they have their son/brother back. i am back in college and passing my classes! i don't attribute all that to the drug. counseling and aa were extremely helpful but i know it was wellbutrin that got me through the horrible depression to the other side. only upfront side effects i had were jitteriness and dry mouth." | 1 |
anxiety | "i have suffered from anxiety for 20 years on and off, and mostly when i drive or when i'm a passenger. i have always been afraid of medicine even tylenol. i finally broke down and saw a doctor and she put me on paxil. for a week i could not sleep for more than an hour at a time and i could not eat and had dry mouth. i had to force bananas and apples down with water and was getting sick from not sleeping and eating and my anxiety was non stop.
i stopped taking the medicine and went to the hospital; and he gave me a shot of clonazepam and i went home and felt great and ate great that night, and slept great.
my doctor prescribed it for me at 0.5 mg twice a day or whenever needed. i take 1/2 a pill a day and my life is great. no anxiety, no side effects." | 3 |
birth control | "i'm taking this medicine for the past 3 months and i have to say its the worst!!!!! i feel very very sad, i started to get anxious and have meltdowns easily. i have no energy to do absolutely anything, not even cooking dinner or walk my dogs and i was an active person. i tried to stay on the pill because i thought that my body will get used to but i'm still having the same side effects.
also a lot of stomach issues bloating, constipation, nauseas as well headaches at the right or left side of my head only. the only improved side effect i had noticed overtime is that when i started to take this medicine i had a lot of acne and skin inflammation but now i see my skin much better.
this medicine has more cons than pros stay away!!!!" | 0 |
adhd | "it's maybe my 5th week on the drug, noticed an increase in my productivity and feel like i can get a lot done. although i'm suffering from nausea and slight headaches, i'm taking other medications so it's hard to say. tried ritalin, ritalin xr and dex amphetamine also. this isn't as aggressive as dex, but dex is my preference in comparison to this. though it's still early days!" | 9 |
birth control | "*best things: no periods at all and super effective. very low risk of pregnancy, even without using condoms. gained a little weight but very little compared to the pill, almost no bloating.
*worst things: after first six months i had horrible acne, and it was everywhere. my back, my chest, my face. so severe i needed acne medication and i'm in my mid-20's and rarely had acne before that. after two years i realized it was almost impossible to shed pounds. my sex drive was gone completely and i had a sort of numb, depression feeling most of the time.
after 3 years i had it removed, my mood and sex drive sky-rocketed almost instantly. been off for 4 months and all acne is gone." | 0 |
insomnia | "after the arduous task of getting pre-authorization for this drug, i paid $60 and it is not helping. i suffer from chronic insomnia and was looking for something to help me sleep more soundly and to wake up restored. ambien and trazadone where my go to combo and worked well for me aside from the restorative part. hence, the move to belsomra. i started with 10mg and it did nothing. then i tried 20mg and it did assist with falling asleep eventually (at least 2 hours), but not staying asleep. i sleep off and on with this stuff and the dreams are pretty consistent, definitely not rem sleep. to anyone thinking of trying this drug, i'd say save your money and keep looking." | 8 |
anxiety | "started taking buspar to cope with the increased anxiety that welbutrin gave me. i eventually got off welbutrin because of the awful side effects, but stayed on the buspar. it definitely helps to relax me mentally. i feel physically relaxed too, and my anxious habits such as bouncing my leg and drumming my fingers have been reduced, plus some of the racing thoughts and constant worrying have been dulled (although not completely cured.) the only side effect so far has been slight dizziness at times and i feel slightly less coordinated at times. this hasn't been a deal breaker at all, however, and i'm sure these symptoms will go away with time. i'd recommend this for mild anxiety." | 3 |
birth control | "i got the implant in march 2015, it was very good at first. i only spotted for a couple days the first month after that i never got my period or spotted again. then in about march or april of this year i noticed that i was gaining weight, i was very paranoid until i started reading people's reviews about them gaining weight. i used to weigh 125 now i weigh 140 so i gained about 15 pounds thats the only thing i hate about this i havent had any other side effects but the weight gain. im about to get it taken out, i dont think i can wait until 2018 to get it taken out, i dont want to gain anymore weight." | 0 |
adhd | "i'm 29 years old and was diagnosed with add when i was about 11 years old. since that time i've been on and off a variety of medications from ritalin, adderall, and most recently vyvanse which i've been on for a year and am currently taking 70mg a day. it helps with my alertness and attentiveness, but i have some of the side effects like extremely dry mouth and little if any appetite. i am currently working during the day and take graduate classes at night and notice that the medication does not last the entire 12 hours, i've been taking it later in the day so that i'm able to concentrate in class. since i began taking the medication i have seen an increase in acne, previously i had minor occasional breakouts." | 9 |
birth control | "i just got skyla put in yesterday. i had read all the other reviews on here and i really was prepared for the worst. honestly, it was not nearly as bad as i anticipated. i was given a medication the night before to help dilate my uterus. i was given 3 regular dose advil when i arrived at the doctor's office. it was painful when my doctor measured and then placed the skyla but the pain was quick. i had a lot of cramping for the next hour but it was tolerable. i've never had children before and this was my first iud experience. i just wanted to write this review to let people know that the experience is not bad for everyone and i would do the procedure again if needed to." | 0 |
birth control | "i was switched from microgestin to junel due to the former being out-of-stock at the pharmacy that my health insurance mandates i use. two and a half weeks of constant cramping will, i'm sure, make me less than pleasant when i demand my old birth control." | 0 |
birth control | "i had the inplanon for over 5 years loved it! did get acne and have put on weight not sure if the inplanon caused it. i had a regular periods every month. recently had it removed hopefully conceive." | 0 |
birth control | "i recently switched from microgestin 1/20 to the 1.5/30 (gynecologist suggestion). i noticed even less cramping, a less heavy period, however, i did get a few cystic nodular pimples around my mouth. i am not sure if it's because of the increase in hormones or something else, however i will wait for a few more months (i've been on this new birth control for about 2 months) to see if it goes away/gets better. i may switch back to the 1/20 if the acne doesn't get better. i also noticed a few pounds of weight gain." | 0 |
pain | "this medication has completely changed my life. i was on 45 mg. mscontin and 10mg. percosets for breakthroughs and was breaking through every day, multiple times a day. then my doctor put me on fentanyl patches (generic duragesic), 25 mcg/hr., changed every 3 days. literally, my life changed overnight. pain is now down to "noise" level--yeah, i'm not 100% pain free, but no pain med can do that. now, i breakthrough maybe once over the 3-day period." | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder since i was 16 and now that i'm 25. i feel good to have found a medication that helps me. the only problem i have is the fatige. i could sleep alot on this medication. i guess thats still better than being depressed and irritable." | 5 |
birth control | "probably one of the worst decisions i have made in my adult life. i have always had great skin and on this medication it exploded with both random dryness and severe acne. my emotions were a roller coaster (more than just normal girl stuff). my sex drive plummeted. constant spotting. yeah it prevented me from getting pregnant probably because i was always on my period. all in all bad experience." | 0 |
acne | "i love spironolactone (i take 200mgs a day). i am 46 years old and started with cystic acne at 21 and tried everything: roaccutane (hideous side effects - an evil drug), dianette (severe nausea all the time), retin a (great but burned my skin), oral antibiotics (caused severe and permanent hyperpigmentation). so as you can see spironolactone is a breeze compared to the others i've tried. i have gained a few pounds and have breakthrough spotting but i do not have a single spot (as long as i wash my make up off!). it's been about 4 years and i dread the day my gp tries to stop them (i am in uk)" | 2 |
emergency contraception | " it worked! despite the condom coming off while he was ejaculating during my ovulation window i am not pregnant. plan b does work but it made my period 3 days late, so if you are late try not to worry." | 10 |
birth control | "i have used implanon since january 17, 2008...at first i didn't feel anything and thought this was the best method of birth control...however as time progressed i have experienced a lot of negative symptoms....i have gained weight, my breast are constantly in pain, i have lower back pain and my mood swings have become the worst. it's gotten so bad because i get mad at the smallest things and can't control my attitude. i do believe this is one of the best methods of preventing pregnancy but just hate the side effects that come along with it." | 0 |
obesity | "i started taking contrave decmber 8, 2017. i have a very stressful job and sit pretty much all day. my weight is a problem and i need to lose around 120 lbs total. today, 2 and 1/2 months after starting contrave, i am down 28 pounds!!! i no longer crave chocolate and i don't eat unless i'm hungry. i haven't started a set exercise plan yet, have just been modifying my eating/sugar intake. first month or so, i did not experience any negative side effects. have recently had some issues with constipation but i added back my morning cup of coffee and that has helped :) also have experienced a little bit of dry mouth but that helpes me drink more water, which, is a plus. overall i am very happy with these results!!" | 7 |
weight loss | "started may 4th, at 165 lbs and i am 5'3 and today, may 9th i am at 158. two pills a day, no more late night cravings, smaller portions at every meal, eating a lot of salads, not craving carbs as much or sweets. great medicine" | 6 |
birth control | "honestly i've been on the pill and depo. didn't like either. i've been on nexplanon going on 5 years and this is my second round. i haven't had a period in 5 years except i spotted for a day or two maybe twice during the five years. i honestly love it!! no side effects no acne no weight gain nothing." | 0 |
birth control | "so i switched from the pill which was great aside from having to remember to take it.
the nr isn't terrible but i will be switching back cause out how broken out its caused my face to be (i never, aside from the day my period starts, get breakouts) i don't like how much it has increased my discharge or the feel of it rubbing during intercouse. i was hoping this would help with decreasing the emotional effects that i was having with the pill but only a month in and it's the same. also it wraps around my cervix making it very aggravating to remove or check its position." | 0 |
birth control | "second implant (5 yrs). severe headaches, permanent 5 year long period with a small relief each month, acne, hormonal problems, severe abdominal pain, my kidney stones were nothing compared to what the doctors thought were ovarian cysts bursting (its a side effect, another no one knew/told me/made info accessible).so much they don't know. don't get it if you have depressive tendencies! again no info i could find at the time! mental health has been appalling; raging anger; mood swings; depression; anxiety. don't feel pressure to get it or stay on it if it's not for you. it's your body! i pressured myself in fear of pregnancy ruining my life plan, but i'd rather deal with unwantedpreg. i want to be myself again without symptoms! not recommend" | 0 |
insomnia | "i am a 34 y/o female in the army with post traumatic stress disorder and insomnia. i may take it around 9pm and wont fall asleep until 1 or 2 am. i will remain sleep but it makes me hungry. i have been observed eating while sleep." | 8 |
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