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pain | "this can be a life-changer. i'm 22 and had gotten a concussion back in nov. i was in bed every day for over 2 months, told to avoid all stimulation, lost a few lbs, hit with multiple migraines per day. my doc prescribed amitriptyline & within a few days of starting, i was easing back out of the dark and into the light (metaphorically and literally).this med gave me my life back and now i'm able to graduate on-time which was threatened then. sympt: little more constipation than my usual, dry mouth, a dampened libido... they're all not bad sacrifices for me. also, i've been aura-migraine-free since this medicine too! my aunt has been on it for almost 30 yrs and it's helped her chronic migraines as well. she's about 55 i think. consider it!!!" | 4 |
birth control | "i got the implant a little over a year ago. the doctor made it sound great (no pills, etc..) so i went for it. here i am a year later...still bleeding every day. i haven't experienced any other side effects (maybe hair thinning but that might just be me getting paranoid) and it has been effective in preventing pregnancy as well as convenient. the cons definitely outweigh the pros though, i am now starting an estrogen pill on top of this to hopefully regulate the bleeding. buying sanitary items constantly over the past year has also gotten expensive. i will not get this replaced and hopefully can get it removed soon." | 0 |
birth control | "been taking it for less than a week and i am miserable. been on bc before with no side effects, went off for a couple years then decided to try this based on my docs recommendation. awful cramping/abdominal pain to the point i am doubled over in pain. nausea to the point of dry heaving and almost vomiting. i already have anxiety/depression and this just added to it, big time. the first night i took the pill i woke up to bleeding, despite my period having just ended. wish i had another option other than hormonal bc, because i am miserable during my periods." | 0 |
anxiety | "i am 60 & have been on klonopin for over 20 yrs. i have tried every thing under the sun, no kidding. i have not only anxiety, but chronic depression, bi-polar disorder, limb jerking, panic attacks to the extreme. i am so sensitive to meds, it's scary. so when i find something that works i stick with it. i usually only take "brand name", good insurance, or i couldn't. i'll tell you from experience, if you stick with an exact time line on taking it, rather than as needed, you will do a lot better. i have never had any side effects from it, a blessing. it helps with all of the above. i took myself off of about 17 medications a doc, had me on. i call them stackers. for a while i did not even know who i was. now, i am stable, doing the best i ever have." | 3 |
adhd | "adderall xr has changed my life. for years, i have struggled with depression and just not feeling well. i happened across an article on adult add and recognized the symptoms. i talked to my doctor and went off effexor xr and then began taking adderall xr. before, i has lost focus by 11 a.m. and didn't even know where to begin on projects for work. everything just seemed to be too difficult to do. i couldn't make it through the day without a long nap. i feel great, am actually enjoying my work, and don't need naps anymore. always take it first thing in the morning; otherwise, it will interfere with sleep." | 9 |
depression | "pristiq has helped me keep my life together. before pristiq i would break down so easily. pristiq has restored my confidence in myself and has leveled out my moods. i still have a lot of days where i don't have any energy or want to do anything but there are a lot less of those days than before. i've been on 100 mg. for a year now." | 1 |
depression | "initially this medicine gave me nausea and loss of appetite and sex drive but those symptoms went away. after two weeks i must say that i'm feeling better but i'm still hopeful that after the full 4 weeks i will be doing better. don't be scared from bad reviews, you need to try it first to see how your body reacts to it. " | 1 |
birth control | "i got my birth control rod inserted on november 2014. my arm was sore, swollen and ridiculously bruised for 3 days. i never got a long heavy period. only occasional spotting and eventually no period at all. i have cramps very rarely but still do. i have breast tenderness once a month. i haven't used condoms since then. still no pregnancy " | 0 |
weight loss | "took the 2 week trial at the end of may and experienced some side effects. i was severely tired, had some tingling in my hands and feet, dry mouth, and pop tasted really flat (which i guess is a good thing since i no longer wanted it) and some trouble sleeping. i added in some exercise and started a low calorie diet. i lost about 7lbs in those two weeks. i wasn't able to go directly on to the 7.5 dosage because of come complications with my pharmacy. i was off the medication for for about a week & gained my energy back & slept better. i've been back on the medication for 2 days now & have started experiencing the side effects again. unless my results are drastically great during my 30 day rx, i don't think i can handle the side effects." | 6 |
birth control | "i really liked this birth control option when i started it, and for the first year it worked really well! after about 18 months, i started getting really bad periods, they would last between 1-2 months each and although they weren't super heavy i was still bleeding. around the same time i started getting really bad cramps, and before the implant i had never gotten cramps in my life! i was 22 when i got it, and had had my period for about 10 years at that point. i just scheduled an appointment to have it removed, but i'm a little hesistant to do it because like it promised, i haven't gotten pregnant! still trying to decide if the bi-weekly cramps and long periods are worth it, but odds are i will resort to traditional birth control instead." | 0 |
depression | "i have been taking pristiq for about 5 months now and after an initial positive reaction...it has let me down. after about 2 months my dosage was increase from 50mg to 100mg. all was well for another short time until a massive and quick weight gain began (25lbs). i was constantly tired but a complete insomniac. neck and jaw tightening were also a constant. my dose was lowered back to 50mg which helped, again for only a short time. i am now on my 4th day off the drug and feel "crashed". wishing everyone the best." | 1 |
emergency contraception | "it works , took it with 52 hours left. my period was due 3 days before hand. (it was my boyfriend birthday weekend. we both admit to never spend 4 days drinking like there no tomorrow again lol)
it made my period 2 days late but it ran it course. heavier than usually and i felt shitty for a few days but a really great reminder of don't be stupid. my period is off and that was three weeks ago. so it works. the side effects weren't too bad and totally worth it vs being knocked up before we are ready.
again this will be my first and our last time having unprotected sex. we been together for three years and we are not ready for a baby of any sort. but i would take again if had too," | 10 |
emergency contraception | "had unprotected sex. i took the pill approximately about 44 hours after. i spend the next few days terrified. but sure enough, 6 days after taking the pill, i went to the bathroom & there it was! never been so happy to have my period! this pill works, but don't use it too much. it's an emergency contraceptive." | 10 |
birth control | "cons: experienced a significant increase in appetite, which led to lots of weight gain (i went from 115 lbs to 125 lbs after 6 months of use). i felt bloated all the time and i felt like i looked 4 months pregnant. also, i had no sex drive at all. breast tenderness/pain was a problem too
pros: i didn't get pregnant, my mood was pretty stable, my skin was clear, and periods were pretty light." | 0 |
birth control | "i got the nexplanon inserted june 30 2014 a week or two after insertion. i had bleeding for 10-15 days, it stopped for about a month and a half and now i'm spotting every time i'm ready to become intimate with my boyfriend or just random times. i have gained weight and i have felt some nausea. yes it's very effective against pregnancy because you are constantly either spotting or bleeding unexpectedly. it's annoying i'm getting it removed very soon. it's nothing fun about bleeding all the time. i appreciate a 4-5 day cycle now." | 0 |
acne | "i've been using it for 5 days. i think it's a very strong medication. it hurts, it burns, and it's very really irritating. it has made my pores very small, my pimples are almost gone, but i called my dermatologist because of how it was feeling and she told me if it starts to feel very irritating only use it once in awhile. but the irritation seems to be going down, but it's still red!" | 2 |
weight loss | "i gotten belviq free trail last year and i'm glad i did the cost of them are very expensive my experience with these pills was in minutes got a bad headaches and feeling very tied yawning a whole lot i wouldn't recommend these pills to no one " | 6 |
depression | "i turned to st. john's wort after i was prescribed anti depressant medication following the breakdown of my marriage. after a few days of taking the prescribed medication i didn't like the way it started to change me as a person and feeling out of control. i turned to st. john's wort after reading details of worldwide clinical trials. i now tend to use when i know i am going to be susceptible to a period of depression and find it really helps. my tip would be to try different brands as they are not all the same!" | 1 |
adhd | "my son only started strattera this week. the first day his stomach was upset. then we started taking it at night. it was mush better. i dont know if it is going to work but he says that he is feeling better already." | 9 |
obesity | "
most insurance companies won't pay for this drug since its a diet pill.
i agree with everyone about it helping to control your appetite and help you "maintain" after you are done with the medication. this is an addicting drug, so you don't want to be on it for long.
i lost 35 lbs, it took me a year, but i am able to maintain now. i weigh myself every other day and if i gain a few, i watch myself for the next few days. fyi, i didn't really exercise either.
just my thoughts. good luck to you all!!!" | 7 |
birth control | "today is february 28, 2011. i was on loestrin 24fe from july 2010 until december 2011. i had no periods at all after the first month on the pill. i had no cramps either, which was nice. however, i had side effects: much lower libido, difficulty having an orgasm, and digestive problems every evening. my stomach/intestines used to hurt every night after dinner, and i had problems with bowel movements. these problems happened for over a year. after stopping loestrin, i have had no similar digestive problems. i'm glad i stopped taking it." | 0 |
adhd | "i've been taking vyvanse for about a year now and it has been an interesting trip. at first i couldn't sleep for the life of me and would go days on only a couple hours of sleep that i could get. then after a couple months i was able to sleep almost like i used to and i noticed that i was more mentally alert and energetic but, my appetite dramatically diminished to almost nothing and still felt like my body wasn't getting enough rest. on top of that, when i would skip a dose i would have extreme hunger where i couldn't eat enough and i would have terrible fatigue! after a year everything evened out and began to feel normal other than having no appetite, but i have a healthy food schedule so i don't forget to eat. i would also like to say that i think it should not be recommended for children!" | 9 |
birth control | "this pill is amazing!!!! as long as i take the pill on time everyday, i have no issues!!! my doctor said i need to stay within the same 1 hour window for taking the pill every day. as soon as i got on schedule and sent my phone alarm, my life has become wonderful!!! best bc i've ever been on. my husband sure thinks so. lol" | 0 |
birth control | "got liletta on 10/13/16 and so far so good. before it i couldn't have sex without pain and now my sex life has never been better. i had cramping the day i got it but it was gone the next morning. i did also have spotting the day of and that has gone as well. i will update in a couple of weeks but so far so good." | 0 |
acne | "i've been taking this for almost most a week. it kindve made my skin not look that bad, but after putting on the gel,moisturizer,and spf the mixture makes my face peel and it's annoying. i use it day and night. and my skin is even more drier than before i took this." | 2 |
birth control | "nexplanon was prescribed to me as a continuous hormone therapy. w/o birth control my emotions would become so unbearable, sporatic, and logically unpredictable i could not function nor communicate the cause.
because i do not have to remember to take an extra pill a day i am able to function.
nexplanon has been the best birth control opt for my needs so far. after 3 months today i first experienced a period. which may be due to intentionally increased weight (1-2lb) and increased exercise. usually, unless i track my caloric intake i weigh ~90#.
i was told that 6 months was the time expected for the drug to "normalize"" | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i had a horrible experience with this medication because i am sensitive and never took birth control before. i was waiting to get my period which is why i haven't started it. my bf and i had an accident and i went and took the pill 20 minutes after. the side effects have been horrible and have lasted for 5 days so far. nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, cramps. i was due for my period november 20th but haven't gotten it also due to other stress before i took this pill. i am not pregnant since i got a test and it automatically said negative. please be careful if you're sensitive like me and take the extra precautions that you need. i never thought i would be put in this situation and it was a huge wakeup call. take care of yourselves and stay safe" | 10 |
birth control | "i am so happy that i got this! i was nervous and first and had a list of questions for my doctor. they numbed my arm and it burned for maybe 5 seconds. insertion of the actual implanon was completely painless. i never got the bruise that the doctor warned me about and that i have read is normal. no pain other than the first couple days and no spotting. i had it put in the week after my period and i haven't had one since. no cramping or pms either! i had a couple of headaches for the first day or so. i would highly recommend it to anyone who can't remember to take a pill everyday!" | 0 |
birth control | "i was well prepared for pain during insertion though i don't think i was completely ready. it was comparable to the minor contractions i felt during my abortion in my couch surfing years. ouch! out loud i said "well this is vaguely unpleasant" though on the inside i felt more like "i see juno coming for me and i am scared". despite that, this is one of the better choices i've made for bc. no remembering to take the pill, no sky rocketing blood sugar like depo, nothing to remember.
the only negative side effect other than hell cramps is the strange mucus-y discharge. i've read that wears off after a few months, but it's disgustingly fascinating right now" | 0 |
acne | "beyaz saved my skin. literally. i always had nice skin as a teenager with the occasional, mild breakout. but about 10 months after i turned 21, i broke out in hormonal acne. it legitimately covered my entire face except the sides of my cheeks. i seriously tried everything before my mom finally suggested birth control. i was skeptical because i feared i would gain weight, but desperate for clean skin again i decided to try it. my doctor told me it would probably make my skin worse before it made it better, which it did, but after 3 months i saw good results. now, at a little over 5 months, my skin is almost as clear as it was before. it takes a little bit of time, but it's so worth it. it also didn't effect my weight. so grateful for beyaz!" | 2 |
depression | "i find bupropion to be helpful in getting me out of bed in the morning and helping with everyday mood, however i do experience intense anxiety (often at night), insomnia, and occasional nausea. i started on 100 mg and one month ago increased to 150. my gene test results showed that the medication was a good match for me, but i am struggling with these side effects. the nausea may not be related to bupropion, but i have noticed a pattern with the anxiety and sleeplessness. if anyone has any suggestions on managing these side effects i would really appreciate any help." | 1 |
birth control | "i am on my second pack of sprintec. i like it because it has prevented pregnancy and i barely have any period cramps. my breasts have also increased in size. the downsides are vaginal dryness, which causes a problem and i am extremely hungry about an hour after i take it." | 0 |
birth control | "only rated a 9 because i haven't had it in for long! i got the paragard yesterday, and it was not nearly as bad as i thought it was going to be! don't be scared out of getting it from the bad reviews! it hurt getting inserted and when my cervix was clamped open, but the pain only lasted about 5 seconds and it was only a little bit worse than a regular period cramp. definitely take some advil before you go in to the doctor to get it. day two, i haven't taken any pain killers and the pain isn't worse than a regular period. i didn't experience any cramping or lightheadedness immediately after insertion. i had bad mood swings and depression/anxiety from hormonal birth control so this is a great non-hormonal option for me! & it lasts for10years!" | 0 |
pain | "this medicine was prescribed for pain. it works like advil but one is as good as three 200 mg tablets or one of the prescribed ibuprofen which is 800 mg. " | 4 |
obesity | "i have been taking contravene for 2 months. i have lost a total of 17 lbs. i have had extreme nausea though for over a week. i really don't want to stop taking it but don't think i can keep feeling like this." | 7 |
birth control | "i just got kyleena inserted yesterday. i was terrified about the insertion. the anxiety beforehand ended up being the worst part. i took the cytotec prescribed orally as recommended by the dr, 800mg of ibuprofen before i went in and a muscle relaxer i had left over to help with the anxiety. the insertion was painful for a second but nothing near as bad as i thought it would be. i had cramps most of the rest of yesterday, ate a lot and rested. today i have no cramping and feel back to normal. i will update if anything changes. very happy so far!" | 0 |
birth control | "i was on this birth control from september to april (last full month taking it)> at first i didn't have any problems, but by the third month i was crazy emotional and would cry for no reason, my boobs grew from a b to a big c almost a d, and i gained about 7 on it and felt constantly bloated. my periods weren't significantly better. the only positive thing was that i was baby free, and i had an increased sex drive." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on this pill for 4 years now. at first i would only get spotting from month to month. after the first few months, my period stopped altogether. i have 0 side effects. i wondered if my lowered sex drive was a cause of the pill but i recently ended my relationship and realized it was not the pill. everyone is different but i wish all had similar experiences to me! absolutely love this pill and have no desire to switch or take anything else. *was on generess fe before loloestrin which gave me sharp stabbing pains in the chest near my heart. once i switched the pains went away." | 0 |
birth control | "i recently had a baby and went on my 6 weeks pp check up. my ob prescribed me these pills cause they were supposed to keep my milk supply at normal. no complaints about that so far.
however, i was lucky to experience every side effect mentioned by other ladies here: tiredness, cramping, lower back pain, my face broke out (used to be super clear even during puberty), i was unable to control my appetite (lost all the baby weight in 2 weeks after delivery and now started packing up these lbs again?!), my belly went from flat to 5 month pregnant within just 2 weeks on these pills, and of course a non-stop spotting was there too.
i cannot switch to a higher estrogen level pills because of breastfeeding so i decided to switch to condoms for now" | 0 |
birth control | "i had the mirena placed in tuesday. since i've had it in i have had almost unbearable cramps, headache, and became very dizzy. i'm getting it removed monday. i'd rather just take the pill. i have been bleeding ever since they inserted it and the cramps and stomach pains hurts way to bad. hope this helps, i wouldn't get it if i was you." | 0 |
birth control | "this pill saved my life! i was seeing psychiatrists for 12 years for my suicidal depression and tried all kinds of medicines that didn't work. sometimes my depression was so bad that i had to be hospitalized a few times. my depression did not respond to antidepressants nor psychotherapy. i felt blue, anxious, suicidal, emotional, and emotionally unstable all the time. finally i was referred to the obgyn by the psychiatrist. the gynecologist tested my hormones and put me on this pill. i no longer feel depressed or suicidal. the only disadvantage for me is that when the pill wears off i feel horrible. it helps my anxiety too. i haven't felt this great in years!" | 0 |
depression | "i started taking wellbutrin xl 150mg once a day for the first two weeks, back in november. at first i noticed a slight change in my mood. the dr. bumped me up to 300mg once a day. i have gotten a lot better now, not depressed, angry, sad all the time. also before i started taking this i was having awful anxiety attacks to the point where i`d black out and wake up vomiting, i was losing a ton of weight because i was so depressed i had no appetite. although i haven`t experienced weight gain with this medication i still don`t have much of an appetite but i have gone back to my normal weight. drinking while taking this makes the alcohol affect you a lot quicker than usual, also causes me to black out 98% of the time." | 1 |
adhd | "my doctor put me on basically the fastest titration. 40mg for 4 days then 80mg after that. the first 4 days on 40mg were awful. the worst of the side effects being insomnia. i had to call out of the work for the a few days to catch up on sleep. i could not fall asleep at all. the doc prescribed trazadone to sleep. that helped after being sleeped deprived for a few days. i've heard of people upping their dose and having the side effects lessen and positive side effects increased. wrong. first day on 80mg i had crippling nausea, body aches, massive headache, off the chart irritability, burning urination (with white discharge), and thoughts of suicide. no joke. i've read of people having this happen them but it's a rare side effect." | 9 |
depression | "have taken paxil 10mg/daily for the last 9 yrs off and on. i have very few side effects. i do get the dry mouth and hot flashes the first month of starting and hot flashes after missing a couple of doses. the side effects are different for everyone, i actually lose weight on paxil because without it i am a nervous eater. paxil does help with my concentration and memory. i tend to worry about all the "what-if's?" which clogs up my mind. paxil helps me put things in prospective, i don't sweat all the small while i take it. works well for me." | 1 |
insomnia | "first night on ambien and as you can see i'm awake and it's the second time this night. woke because of vivid dreams. going to head back to bed in hopes that i will sleep through the night." | 8 |
anxiety | "i was prescribed effexor xr for anxiety while i was home from college over winter break. i took it one day and i felt good but then i couldn't sleep for the following entire next day and then it made me feel completely sick so i didn't take another one the next day because i wanted to be able to fall asleep. 5 days later i tried to take it again to see if i would be able to fall asleep and that time i wasn't able to fall asleep the next two days and i felt extremely sick and like my brain hurt so bad the next day after taking it. its been over a week now since the second time i took and i feel like i hate my life. i've never been so depressed and anxious. how long will this last? major regret" | 3 |
depression | "could not live without it. minimal side effects and helps keep my moods level. without it i would bite your head off just for speaking to me. it is a horrible feeling to not be able to control your emotions, no matter how hard u try. citalopram has changed my life. worst side effect is sexual lethargy, no desire but being single, i can deal with that for now." | 1 |
obesity | "at first it was ok. it caused me to not enjoy any foods. all i could drink was water... everything else made me have nausea. after a week i tried to increase my dosage as instructed and i got sicker than i have ever been. the worst nausea and headache ever! so i went back to one pill a day but the nausea and headache stayed. then i almost threw up from the nausea... i've had it. i want no part of it. yeah i lost -8 lbs buy only because i'm so sick i can stand anything at all." | 7 |
birth control | "i've been on ortho tri-cyclen lo for 4 years now. first i used it to control acne then continued to use it for acne and birth control. this birth control has helped tremendously in controlling my acne. i did put on close to 15 pounds, and i'm only now starting to have luck in taking it off-slowly! my breasts did get a little larger, and i do experience tenderness, tingling, or itchiness sometimes. i have lost most of my sex drive. however, in october 2009 i started experiencing dizzy spells and vision problems that have turned into full-blown migraines, headaches, and body aches. almost 2 months ago i%u2019ve developed mild-severe digestive problems. just wanted to share with others. hope it helps!" | 0 |
acne | "i'm in my early 40's and have always had acne problems and sensitive skin. this has done miracles for me. i saw results within 3 days. it is worth the price. other things broke me out and made the problem worse. i hate spending money on things that don't work. i am so glad to find something that does!" | 2 |
adhd | "i have been on this med 4 days now. the first day i made the mistake of taking it night before bed, boy was that s mistake! up all night really bad insomnia. day 2 i took it in the afternoon when home from work at 2 pm. i curled up on lazy boy and did not want to move, ended passing out due to pure exhaustion, needless to say i did not get up till the next morning 15 hrs later. day 3 about 1 hour after taking developed slight nausea and the feeling of extreme skin sensations like things crawling on me , but those do subside after about couple hours. on 40 mg and going to stick with it and ride it out for a few weeks to see is side effects lessen. also on 450mg of wellbutrin at the same time. i think it is working in a weird kind of way!!" | 9 |
acne | "when i first started using epiduo (roughly 2 years ago) i really struggled with dry, red, cracking skin. i was worried about the reaction and read a lot of reviews, many of which said "the redness and dryness stick around for 3 months and after that it works perfectly". in my experience, this was exactly right. after 3 months of the dry, cracking skin, my skin had adjusted and i had far fewer (and less severe) breakouts. at the time i was taking doxycycline which eventually became ineffective and i've since been on the contraceptive pill for roughly 1.5 years. epiduo is excellent for preventing small, bacterial pimples and my skin is noticeably worse when i don't use epiduo for a while." | 2 |
birth control | "hello, i have thee most worst experience.... i was on the shot for about 2 years or a little over. the first 2 months of having it, i had serious blood clots and cramps something serious. after about a year in some months, i would only spot 1 wk before getting the shot and 1 wk after. every time i had sex, i will have the worst abdominal pain for like a hour. i ended up getting my last shot 11/2015 and was suppose to return 01/16 never went. after that by march, i had my period for a month in a half. next period was in oct, now on it since jan 15th til now... and extra heavy" | 0 |
depression | "i started pristiq 3 months ago and it has changed my life! i finally feel like i want to live. it all started with taking a dna test and it recommended pristiq. i don't get those really low days anymore. i love pristiq! i never thought i would feel better after trying medication after medication." | 1 |
obesity | "i only took 1 tablet for two days and felt tired but jittery, difficulty swallowing and insomnia. i did loose 2 pounds but stopped taking it cause the way it made me feel. can anyone tell me if those feelings go away after longer use?" | 7 |
weight loss | "i started taking belviq a few days ago. i started with 1 pill, because i am sensitive to amphetamines and learned the hard way with phen (by day three, i couldn't sleep-taking half a dose). for the last two days, i split the second dose in half, taking a total of 1.5 pills/day. today, i will take the full dose as prescribed. what i have noticed so far, is that it doesn't really "suppress" my appetite, but i am eating a lot less with each meal. i get full faster. listen to your body and stop eating when you are no longer hungry. also, for those of you who do not have insurance coverage there are coupons available" | 6 |
birth control | "i was questioning taking this birth control after reading all the reviews. i'm going onto my 3rd month. the first month my period lasted about 2 weeks but after that the monthly cycles where super light only 3 days and always on time. everyone's body is different. i didn't experience any low sex drive, spotting or mood changes. i did notice a slight weight gain but overall, i'm pleased with the birth control." | 0 |
birth control | "i spent 2 years on this medication. 2 years of my life i'll never get back. i thought the crippling exhaustion, anger, anxiety and depression were from being a working mom of a young child. for 2 years i had no libido, no desire to do anything other than sit on my couch. cooking, cleaning, and simple things like playing with my child were nearly impossible. after a day at work i was too mentally fatigued to do anything.
less than a month back on loestrin and it's like a light switch has been flipped. i'd rather bleed monthly and be happy." | 0 |
pain | "good medication for muscle and bone pain. i am 20yrs old and have been on hydrocodone for 4 years. i have a chronic spinal muscular inflammatory disease and nerve damage. it helps but not for pain caused by nerve damage. on a bad day i can take 3 x 10/325 in a single dose and still have pain. be careful they are very addictive and i actually hurt worse if i run out. my advice for muscle pain is to combine it with robaxin (methocarbamol) very good at controlling spasm and its non-sedative, which is a plus! ask your doctor." | 4 |
depression | "i have tried what feels like every medicine available for the past 10 years, and this is the first time that i feel like i enjoy life for long periods of time. sure, with severe depression/anxiety, you will always have down days, but since taking this medicine, they have become less, and the depressed feeling doesn't last as long. i'm pretty upbeat now, and sometimes can be very chatty." | 1 |
birth control | "i had mine put in july 2009. i love it because my sex drive is way up. i don't have to worry about taking a pill and i don't have to use condoms with my husband. i haven't had any side effects. it actually helped me lose my baby weight. i would recommend this to anyone. its a really great product a ." | 0 |
depression | "for anxiety - i've been on 30mg celexa for years and am switching to viibryd to try to get past the libido issues (i.e. lack thereof). i was pretty nervous after reading all the reviews of side effects. i started on 5mg (still on 30mg celexa) with a bagel and cream cheese -- no side effects!
it's weird to say this about an ssri, but i almost immediately noticed a change in my anxiety. like, within a day. i no longer am living "in the future," very much more "in the moment." it's kind of bizarre. so far so good!
only side effect so far: foggy feeling the first day, but has improved since then." | 1 |
anxiety | "i have recurring bouts with severe anxiety. six weeks ago, i was put on 30 mg's of buspar to be taken in the morning and at night. i got "brain zaps" (similar to paxil withdrawal) and nausea lasting about an hour after i took the medication. true to most other medicines for anxiety, i felt as though overall, my level of anxiety increased over the first 2 weeks although i would have periods where i was not anxious. after 2 weeks the dr raised my dose to 60 mg's. i found it best to take 4 times a day because i definitely feel it wear off. while this has taken my overall anxiety from a 9 to a 7, it is still not enough." | 3 |
weight loss | "hello. i'm a 28 year old female standing 5'3". i went to my doctor on 7/31/14 and was prescribed phentermine 37.5. at the office i weighed in at 275 lbs.! i started taking the medication on 8/1/14 (half a pill to see how it would effect my heart rate. i have hypertension). on 8/2/14 i weighed myself and the scale read 269.6. i only took half a pill that day, too. this morning, 8/3/14, i weighed in at 265 on the nose! i've been overweight since the age of three and remember being on diet pills at the age of nine. i've tried it ali. as an emotional eater who needed a miracle, all i can say is thank god." | 6 |
bipolar disorde | "my dr. switched me from risperidone to geodon because of weight gain. i had taken geodon back in 2002 and didn't have any side effects that i can recall. however this time it was a nightmare. as soon as i started taking it i felt sick. the side effects i experienced: sore throat, cough, sore throat glands, restlessness, acid indigestion, heartburn, belching, depression, rash on my neck, loss of appetite, back pain, joint pain, flatulence, hot flashes, insomnia, unable to stay asleep, exhausted. i was on it for 2 1/2 weeks. my dr. told me to stop cold turkey. the withdrawal was hell. i was dizzy for a week, hot flashes, chills, shaking, nauseous, vomiting, terrible spasms in my thighs. it took about 8 days for me to feel better." | 5 |
anxiety | "this medication can be effective when used correctly. it has to be taken every day around the same time, much like the way an antidepressant works. it takes a few weeks to become effective. it is not to be taken as needed, as someone mentioned. you have to keep a steady dose of it in your system. for me, it works much better at low doses, best benefit with least side effects, when taken this way." | 3 |
birth control | "on this pill for a couple months. i had heavy bleeding for the first solid month. i started having anxiety and boughts of depression. i have never felt that way on a bc pill before. i would have stomach problems to where i would vomit or have diarrhea. i chalked up everything to just having a baby at first, but soon realized it was the pills. i immediately quit taking them and had my old prescription filled . the pills just did not mix well for me. i was on spritnec for 4.5 years and never had a problem!" | 0 |
depression | "using trintellix for 2.5 months and i feel transformed. it breaks my heart to see how difficult these medications are for those on this blog. i've always been a half empty person. go figure. i've done ok with my career and my relationships. but everyday felt like a battlefield, another day of struggle and woe. i went to my doctor and ask for a dopamine booster. trintellix is what she prescribed. i had a sense a dopamine booster would help since i like drinking and alcohol stimulates the production of dopamine. as does weed. now with trintellix i don't need either of those, and my have passion and energy for living has returned, something that i thought was long gone (i'm 65). my only side effects have been a little dizziness, but temporary." | 1 |
depression | "been on this for over 10 years. i take 2 different doses every morning - 75 mg and 37.5 mg (which was added about 3 yrs ago). while no drug is perfect, it has saved my life - both figuratively and literally. i've had great success with this medicine. be forewarned though about missing a day: loopy feeling, lightheaded or a weird feeling in your head (not pain), like a short buzzer effect. over the years, if i missed a day, i actually did not feel comfortable driving. if you miss 2 days you'll experience heart palpitations and will definitely feel bad. these are the reasons why this medicine should never be suddenly stopped. the dose should gradually be lowered. conversely, the medicine should be started on a low dose, working up as needed." | 1 |
depression | "started on 20mg daily and went up to 40mg. little or no mood changes. some of the worst side effects i've experienced: loss of libido, erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. pain with urination. initial loss of appetite which then seemed to swing the other way and make me want to eat constantly. very increased irritability, to the point that i caught myself screaming insults at the computer or other drivers (in private, thankfully), pounding my fist on the desk, and having to plug in headphones and crank the music loud enough so that all the little noises around me didn't make me scream in anger." | 1 |
weight loss | "i am 5'0 and have had 2 children. i have been overweight since about 5th grade. i'm 26 years old now. i finally woke up and realized how disgusting i looked and i'm making a change for myself, my children, my husband and my family! i want to be here for a long time. i started adipex-p may 5th! today is may 10th....i started at 244 lbs which is the heaviest i have ever been! today again is may 10th and i have been on adipex for 5 days and lost 9 lbs! i don't want to eat at all, but you have to make yourself. i eat yogurt for breakfast and lunch or a cup of fruit and a lean dinner." | 6 |
birth control | "it has worked incredibly well for me, and i rarely ever get pimples. i have never gotten sick, either and my periods have been manageable. i've been on this for about 5 months now, but one thing is i did gain a ton of weight. it wasn't really a bad thing because i already was incredibly skinny. i started out 100 lb and i'm now 115. but the problem is that all the weight went straight to my stomach. i look incredibly bloated all the time and have to suck in to try and look normal. i have a feeling strenuous workout is necessary to make the pill worth it." | 0 |
anxiety | "this drug is ruining my life. i'm 58 years old and have been tormented by side affects and horrible thoughts. don't care about anything. if i stop can't handle it. i have tried to get off for last couple of years and has caused my health to decline. i'm 94 pounds now and i just feel like a zombie. can't even think. sit for hours on end and can't move. don't take this drug. it will ruin your life and change you to someone who doesn't care about anything. don't take this drug." | 3 |
obesity | "i've been on this medication for almost a week (still on the one per day dose) and so far i love it! i haven't had any of the crazy side effects as some people have described. i feel completely normal, except when i sit down for a meal i can eat a smaller portion and be satisfied! i do have a slight boost in energy, but nothing to the point that i'm jittery. i've already lost 4 pounds in 7 days..that's amazing! (with zero exercise unless chasing a toddler around counts) i hope that i will continue to have this kind of result and no side effects as i start the two per day dose! good luck everyone!
ps: this is sort of an expensive drug. if your ins doesn't cover it, you can ask your doctor for prescription savings cards or print one online" | 7 |
anxiety | "i started taking lexapro about 6 years ago for anxiety and social phobia. it worked wonders with few to no apparent side effects. its not a cure but has helped me manage my condition better than other medications i have tried in the past. it does get me a little sluggish every now and then, but the benefits outweigh the minor side effects. the main down side is the cost. being that is not covered by insurance and no generic available i'm forced to switch to celexa. my doctor okayed to try the switch and i've read decent reviews by people who use celexa for anxiety." | 3 |
birth control | "i have been taking apri for at least two years and have never had any problems with it. some say it lowers sex drive but my sex life has stayed the same. this is the best pill i have taken. i have taken a lot of different kinds and i get serious headaches from taking the others. this is the only pill that i have had no side effects from. i only have my period for 2 days and they are very light. if you are in the market for a great birth control this is it. you will feel like normal and you wont have heavy periods. so take apri." | 0 |
birth control | "after reading all of the bad reviews about implanon, i wanted to give you all some hope.i received my implant on october 16, 2011 while on my cycle. the procedure was done by a doctor and was painless and quick. my cycle only lasted 5 days as usual, and there was no spotting for 2 weeks. my doctor recommended a daily multivitamin to decrease bleeding and it has been working so far. however, whenever i have intercourse, i will spot bleed. i have not had another cycle up to this point, which is perfect for me. i think that everyone's body reacts to this form of birth control differently. but just give it a chance and know that it does work well." | 0 |
birth control | "i was previously on microgestin fe 1/20 for close to 3 years. this worked well after a period of adjustment and never had any bad side effects, just a little weight gain. around april/ may of last year, i went to get my refill and noticed that the packaging changed and i started getting cystic acne around my chin. i finally switched over to sprintec around mid december. everything was fine aside from the general nausea that went away after a few weeks. my acne flares got less frequent and much smaller so that worked well after about 2 months on it. but i started to see more and more hair loss coinciding with when i started this medication and it's gotten worse. i have decided to stop it after today. hoping this helps!" | 0 |
depression | "i have been taking this for two years now. at first i was taking 50mg but now i'm taking 150mg once a day and it has really helped with my depression along with other issues." | 1 |
depression | "hello people, my name is alex, i'm 22 years old and i suffered from gad (generalized anxiety disorder) a panic disorder and major depression. i started a dosage of 10mg escitalopram sandoz roughly 2 months ago, and it's definetly made a difference. the first week/ two weeks i had relatively bad headaches, loose bowel movements and somewhat increased anxiety (i was however, recovering from a panic attack which could have caused the anxiety.)
then it took roughly another two weeks (4 weeks total) before i started noticing changes. i became happier, more relaxed and i haven't had a panic attack since i started my dose. prior to seeking help, i had next to 0 sexual libido, and surprisingly my libido is increased. 9/10, still get anxious sometim" | 1 |
adhd | "my son, 11, was taking strattera and it did not work out well for him. his adha is rather mild, and i thought this could help him with a few of his struggles. however, the side effects outweighed the benefits. the most extreme side effect didn't really hit until about a month into taking strattera. he became very emotional, would lash out disrespectfully and within 5 minutes would be crying and saying how sorry he was. his brain clarity actually was worse. he has always been a honor student and suddenly couldn't remember his multiplication facts. last side effect was his appetite was suppressed. he has been off the medication for 5 days and i have my kid back." | 9 |
obesity | "i'm back on my journey. i started belviq jan 3, 2017 start weight 372.4 i weight in every monday week 1 down 11.4lb to 361,week 2 354 down 7lb,week 3 weigh in monday morning will post up date.this comes from the heart, before i drank so much coke it was shameful and ate how i wanted. i had to change my way of thinking about food. i count calories like a mathematician, the loose it app is my holy grail. i know this is a journey. thank goodness for the weight that will to come off. don't give up under any measure." | 7 |
insomnia | "i was hoping this would be a better long term sleep therapy than ambien (belsomra studies reported that was the case), so i gave it a try. i took 15mg at the same time i would have taken my ambien. it certainly didn't work as well as ambien when it came to falling asleep... it took 30-40 minutes before becoming sleepy enough to fall asleep. though i slept pretty well for about 8 hrs, and would have otherwise rated this medication an overall "5", i awoke with the worst anxiety that i have ever experienced. i felt like climbing the walls! it was so physically uncomfortable that i had to just get up and bag the idea of sleeping in on a saturday morning. three hrs after waking, the anxiety subsided enough that i was able to sit and relax." | 8 |
birth control | "i have had skyla for 4 months now. the only time i had difficulties with skyla was when it was inserted. i had some cramping but nothing i wasn't use to. i wanted something that did shoot too many hormones into my body but saw the side effect from paraguard so that was why i choose skyla. my partner says he doesn't even know i have it and i don't even notice. i still get my period once and month but that doesn't bother me. my body should have it's period once a month. skyla is a great iud." | 0 |
birth control | "mirena was terrible for me. i got the mirena when i was 19, i had never been pregnant. it was extremely painful, expensive and after five months or so it became impossible to have sex. i had it removed and am thankful i did. i also had constant spotting. no weight gain, but only had it in for five months. and no change in moods." | 0 |
depression | "i have been on zoloft for the past 9 months and am doing so great with this medication. i'm a young single mother with 6 children. since i've been on zoloft i've been less tense and an easy going mum." | 1 |
anxiety | "at first i thought my doctor gave me a placebo since i am usually very sensitive to medicines and will have every side effect listed. started with 5mg three times a day. noticed that after a few days that my daily tension headaches were gone and my energy level had increased. after two weeks the tightness in my throat eased and palpitations were much better. 12 weeks later i feel really good, alert, much calmer, no headaches or palpitations. my energy level is wonderful, not that nervous energy (gad sufferers know what i am talking about). i don't feel the need to nap any longer. it's quiet in my head and i love it. will take this medicine for as long as i can. this medication takes a while to kick in, so please try to stick with it for at least 8 weeks, it's worth it." | 3 |
emergency contraception | "like many of you, i could not stay off the internet and making myself sick with worry. my experience didn't sound like the typical "spotted a week later" story, so to ease the minds of others out there, here it is: my last menstrual period began june 8th. on the 27th day of my cycle, i had unprotected sex. i freak and get the pill about 35hrs after the fact, because my periods are irregular and i don't track. no adverse reactions except maybe a breakout. a week passes and i start having odd cramping and bloating. not a drop of blood. over a week, the cramps turn into more like pms cramps and i have my period 13 days after taking plan b. that's also about how many pregnancy tests i took. happy ending." | 10 |
emergency contraception | "i had unprotected sex on day 12 of my cycle. i have two kids. i am 6 months postpartum, and breastfeeding. i am not ready for a third kid, any time soon! i've never used ec, so i wasn't sure what to expect. i didn't take it till 53 hours after.. so i was very paranoid it wasn't going to work. 6 days after taking it, i got my period!! i've never been so happy.. cramps and all! i had no side effects at all after taking the pill. i also don't think my cramps are worse than normal. i would recommend ec to someone, i wouldn't wait long to take it, but know that it still worked for me even after 48 hours. i'm so grateful! now time to get back on bc!!" | 10 |
anxiety | "i've taken klonopin as needed for several years now. it is the only thing that works when i feel a major anxiety issue coming on from progressing into a full blown debilitating attack. however, it always helps with that, too.
like someone else said, it has a longer half life and you don't experience the drop off anxiety spike like some people do with xanax. xanax actually made me feel more anxious when it wore off between doses.
i haven't had a problem with dependency as i only take it for a few weeks at a time every other year or so. i'm careful to taper off over a couple weeks so i don't get rebound anxiety.
all in all, it's been a lifesaver for me." | 3 |
birth control | "this is my third type of birth control pill over the last 4 years. i've gone on and off birth control, mostly because i'm not sexually active very much unless i have a boyfriend. currently i'm on my 5th packet.
pros:
cheap! $9 at wal-mart
no taste
easy to swallow.
periods reduced to 4-5 days when they were lasting 7-8 days before.
cons:
bad nausea and headaches on the first 3 packets.
slight breast tenderness upon resuming a new packet. usually only lasts for a couple days.
delayed periods. on my old birth control i would get them the next day after stopping a packet but now it takes 3-4 days for it to start.
painful cramps for the first day of period.
overall, i'd recommend it. all types of birth control will give you some of these side effects." | 0 |
birth control | "i was on the depo injections for around 2 years during uni, having previously been on the microgynon pill. in many ways, it was perfect for me- it completely stopped my periods, which was so convenient, and i had no cramps or pain at all. the problem was, my skin gradually got worse and worse, and stupidly at the time, i didn't put it down to the depo. i had always had mild acne, but the depo made it so much worse and just constant. finally, i was taken off depo due to possible bone density issues for long-term use (over 2 years), and switched to yasmin, which cleared my skin up completely! i know other people who had depo and it didn't affect their skin at all, so i think it depends on your hormones personally. as bc alone it was ideal!" | 0 |
birth control | "january 2014 i had my son. on march 2014 i got the nexplanon put in. didn't want another kid. the process wasn't too bad a slight sting from the numbing medicine so they can insert it into your arm. my doctor put it in and everything was fine. a side affect that i have that's beyond annoying is i haven't stopped bleeding since i had my son! it is four going on five months now and i still haven't stopped bleeding (not even for a day or half a day) i went to the emergency room once i started having some pain in my lower abdominal. after running some test and doing an ultrasound they couldn't figure out why i am still bleeding. i feel it's the nexplanon and plan on having it removed asap!!!" | 0 |
depression | "prozac is great! when you first start, you can feel a little anxious, but hang in there. it has changed my whole outlook on life after being really depressed after a divorce and trying to raise two kids on my own. it gave me the confidence to get a job and enjoy working again. before it, i had little confidence. i love laughing again, which i do a lot now! no side effects for me, except feeling a bit weird and anxious for the first few weeks. " | 1 |
depression | "what an amazing medicine. i had tried paxil in the past, but it made me feel stupid and unmotivated. pristiq make me feel like myself, only not on edge and not anywhere near as angry. my anxiety manifests as rage, and i find myself no longer sitting around with my teeth clenched. the best part is, it hasn't messed with my creative abilities at all, so i can still function at my peak while working. i know it's not for everyone, but pristiq seems to be a panacea for what ails me." | 1 |
anxiety | "between the anxiety and fear of a full-blown panic attack, (they occur about 3xs per year) i was unable to work, maintain relationships or accept new challenges. have been taking 15mg 2xs a day since october 2011. it works with no side effects. i have my sense of humor back." | 3 |
insomnia | "taking 25mg. works fantastically! takes about an hour on 25mg (used to take 50mg and it put me out in 30 mins, however i was required at least 8 hours of sleep. many times my alarm wouldn't even wake me up on 50mg). however, like just about everyone else said, if i don't take it, i will not sleep. also experienced weight gain (25 lbs in 2 months) so i am going to see if another sleep medication will work the same with less side effects. does make me quite hungry about 30 mins after taking it, and i can't sleep on an empty stomach." | 8 |
birth control | "i am on my 2nd mirena. the first insertion was similar to a pap, very little pain. i had no noticeable side effects, and everything went well. after 5 years, i had my new mirena placed. the removal was much more painful than the insertion, but well worth it. definitely take some motrin ahead of time! i really haven't noticed anything different this time around. i have noticed mild breakouts and more discharge, but other than that it's great. i have not had a period or spotting since february of 2008! i had it placed in october of 2007 initially. definitely recommend!" | 0 |
insomnia | "tried the brand name a while back and had full scale hallucinations and memory loss. being a nurse, i believed there was no difference between generic and brand, but after 15 years of chronic terrible insomnia, i gave the generic a try. while i didn't have the horrid side effects, 10mg will put me to sleep well, but not stay asleep. the controlled release helps me stay asleep, but it takes hours to fall asleep. my doc prescribed 5mg of the immediate and 6.25 controlled, and as long as i don't use it every day (taking a day off here and there which kills me) it works for about 4-5 hours of sleep, which depending on how desperate you are is plenty. plus the price can't be beat." | 8 |
pain | "i went to the emergency room in the worst pain of my life. the nurses kept telling me to stop moaning so loud because i was scaring the children in the er. i couldn’t help it much as i was delirious. after confirming kidney stones via ct scan, the doctor gave me a iv shot of morphine. several minutes later he asked if my pain was better. i noticed no difference i said. then a shot of dilaudid and the pain was tolerable with a few minutes. i could then hear the emergency room staff begin to clap because i finally stopped moaning after nearly 2 hours. hurray for dilaudid." | 4 |
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