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depression | "the first 3 months on viibryd was great, was on 20 mg. had a lot of energy and felt like my old self again, then i took a turn downward. so they up the medicine to 40 mg and i had the worst side effects possible. heart pounding and palpitations, panic attacks, bad diarrhea, sleep deprived, crying, shaking, loss of appetite, bad nightmares, so they took me down to 20mg but added buspar. i have been on other antidepressants and never ever had such bad side effects... i still have diarrhea and nervousness. " | 1 |
pain | "30+ years severe back pain from injuries and now severe arthritis in back and joints, especially hands at base of thumbs. in my time of pain, which stretches back to the early 80's, i've tried almost every thing available for pain. vicodin gives me an incredible headache from the tylenol. vicoprofen does not. yes there are a few side effects, but for the relief i gain from using this medicine the side effects are worth the relief. i have suggested vicoprofen to my friends that have experienced headaches from vicodin and when they try it they are extremely pleased that i mentioned it. the headaches were no longer an issue." | 4 |
birth control | "i was on yaz for about a month and a half after switching from ortho tri cyclen that i used for 7 years. i switched because ortho wasn't working for me anymore. i was nauseous and felt off balance. i had no problems with acne nor weight gain. while on yaz for a short time, i had anxiety, depression, bloating, and weight gain. i had to stop mid-pack because i was an emotional wreck. i'm on aviane now for two months and experiencing horrible breakouts i never had before. i feel slightly off balance when i first start using active pills and during the first few inactive pills. i'm still looking for what will work for me." | 0 |
anxiety | "so i have read several posts and here is my response. this is my second time on buspar and i was prescribed 7.5. i didn't like the dizzy feeling and i had trouble focusing so i cut my dose in half. broke the pills. after very light dizziness with the 3.1 dose i am feeling good. i know the doctor prescribed one dosage but if you continue to feel sick after a few days just lower your dose and start from there. you're going to feel weird for the first few days anyways as your body adjusts. the meds work great. in the beginning when i was getting upset i could feel the medicine trigger something to keep me calm. the more i tried to get upset or was experiencing anxiety, the more weird i felt it's been 2 weeks now.." | 3 |
birth control | "i am at the end of the road. i am so depressed about this entire situation. i was on the shot at one point of time. it actually gets the job done, prevents pregnancy and stopped my period, however, the weight gain is real, mood swings, and i don't need anymore of those anyway. my bones popped every time i moved and i managed to gain 15 lbs, most of the weight went to my stomach and thats terrible considering i am only 5'2 and my normal weight is no more than 127 lbs. i looked pregnant. i am getting very emotional about this entire situation because my periods are the worst, heavy bleeding, cramps are just unbelievable, so painful and lately they have been off track, but they still come every month. i am stuck don't know what to do." | 0 |
birth control | "awful. i've been on birth control for 10 years and i've never had a reaction like this. i was on junel before they switched me to blisovi. ever since i've been extremely moody/irritable, it made me feel anxious and lethargic. i can only describe it as feeling crazy. i can tell my reactions are irrational but my emotions are getting the better of me (so much so that's it's been straining my relationship). when i restarted the pack after my week off i became nauseous and had headaches all day the first day taking it. i was scared to take it again the second day but thought my body would adjust. it's been three months and if anything the symptoms are getting worse. wouldn't recommend to anyone." | 0 |
birth control | "so far so good.. i have been on yaz for two months now. worked great for clearing up acne. my face was completely clear within the first month of using yaz. my only problems are that when it is close to my period my cramps are worse than ever. i've also been getting extremely emotional before my period. but other than that, everything seems great. no nausea or anything." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i promised that i would give a review here if it works. so here i am. condom broke during the time we were doing it, it was too thin for my bf i guess. the thing is i was ovulating that time. so i was really worried that id fall preggo, took the pill after 10 hrs, felt too sensitive and bloated and i really thought it didnt work. but it came 5 days earlier. it doe make u feel paranoid though with its effects. worry less for it delays ur period as well. wheew! thinking of having an iud when bf comes back from vacation." | 10 |
anxiety | "i started with minor anxiety attacks then kept going up to the point that i ended up at the hospital many times. i thought i was having a heart attack but to find out later that it was anxiety. my dr prescribe me mirtazapine and after a few weeks most signs of anxiety where gone. i also take sleeping pills for chronic insomnia. they didn't help at all with the anxiety problems, but once i started mirtazapine i noticed a big change and it helps with my sleeping problems as well. if you have major panic attacks ask your dr. if mirtazapine is an option for you because in my case it helped so much. i was able to go back to work and i wasn't afraid to go out in public places like i was when a victim of anxiety attacks." | 3 |
birth control | "i got on this birth control april 18 2015 , it was cool throughout my first 22 months then i start gaining weigh everything became irritating to me everything was making me upset , i can see a big changes in my emotions and i also gained anger. i'm always tired and i'm always nauseated. but i didn't get pregnant so if you don't care about the side effects then good luck" | 0 |
birth control | "i have been taking this birth control for about 6 years. i originally was taking lo seasonique, but had to switch to this as it is the generic option.
i began taking this in high school after suffering from crippling cramps, and missing school due to these symptoms. the first three months were full of spotting (which i was warned of ahead of time). after my first pack, my body started to get used to this bc.
it is a low dosage of hormones, which works great for my body right now. one thing i have noticed is that if i don't take my pill at exactly the same time each day, i do begin spotting for a day or two. there have been a few occasions where i have forgotten, or taken it 3 or so hours late, which has caused spotting to begin." | 0 |
weight loss | "i took phentermine for 60 days starting in january. i lost a total of 29lbs during that time. was still hungry and no increased energy. had dry mouth and headaches. i stopped in march and it has been about 60days since then, i have now lost a total of 55lbs. so almost the same amount off as on. i'd rather work out every day and eat better without the medicine. i feel that if i hit a slump and stop losing, i might go back on it." | 6 |
birth control | "mirena has been great! i'm going on 5 years in february and have had a wonderful experience. no pain, no cramps, the only bleeding i've had has been spotting and that happens maybe once a year. i am going this february to have my second inserted and from what i have read it appears it may be a painful experience. however, i am optimistic and hope it is as good of an experience as these past 5 years." | 0 |
depression | "i have taken zoloft and trazodone for past 10 years for depression and anxiety and recently changed doctors. she prescribed cymbalta. i am on 60 mg and although i have some negative side effects, they are all tolerable. any medicine you take you will have side effects. on the positive side, my libido has increased drastically and i can once again have orgasms. guess i am making up for those "lost" 10 years with zoloft. new life at 59." | 1 |
pain | "i had gotten this medication after herniating a disc is my lower back. i only got minimal pain relief after taking 1 pill and decided to take 2 at night as the prescription states "1 to 2 pills may be taken". i ended up with moderate - severe upper stomach pain and slight chest discomfort. i also noticed that as i would fall asleep, i would wake up suddenly with a feeling of having to catch my breath. this lasted for hours. it did however only slightly relieve my pain which is why i rated it 2 stars. i will not be taking this again." | 4 |
weight loss | "i'm 5'10" 54 year old female. i started taking 37.5 mg with 10 mg fluoxetine (prozac to ease neg side effects) in the mornings one week ago at 203 lbs. i am already down to 191, a loss of 12 pounds in the first week. i've had no hunger and absolutely no cravings. i have been able to eliminate all sugars, simple carbohydrates etc. while i recognize that most of this is probably water weight, that has to go first! i have not started exercising but will do so this week hoping to maintain the momentum. very pleased but need to continue to be disciplined as this is only a tool, i've got to do the hard work too." | 6 |
birth control | "i feel the same way as the other person! i was also previously on lutera and the pharmacy switched me to orsythia and i am having the same side effects--and a few more. " | 0 |
birth control | "this is the 3rd type of birth control i've tried in 10 years. the shot wasn't bad, just an inconvenience to go to the doctor every 3 months. then i tried an iud , that was a pain, it wouldn't sit in my cervix right & fell out 3 times. now i have been on sprintec a little over a year. i have had no acne, no weight gain, no suicidal thoughts. the only side effects i have encountered are, slight migraines the week before i start the sugar pill & very light spotting for a day about 1 week before i start the sugar pill. it's not bad enough for me to change to something else though." | 0 |
birth control | "i started using the nuvaring because i was having severe menstrual cramps and heavy periods. i have been using it for 6-7 months now and although it has worked wonderfully for the reasons i started taking it, the side effects are not worth it. i have fatigue, 8-10 weight gain, widening of my hips, and about a 2 cup breast size increase. what's worse is that a lot of the weight gain in around my abdomen so none of my clothes fit. there is definitely a lack of energy that has interrupted my lifestyle.
i think its true that nuvaring works for some women but not for others, just like any birth control. for me, the experience has been more negative than positive so i am going to stop." | 0 |
depression | "have been on 30mgs cymbalta for about 3 months to treat major depression and fibromyalgia. have previously taken just about every antidepressant on the market with no real difference to my mood. have tried to come off antidepressants but without success. my experience with cymbalta is it has been highly effective in treating joint and back pain but the side effects i am experiencing are so bad that i am seeing my gp today to request help in switching to something else. side effects include:
sweats for the first few weeks, nausea for the first few weeks, increased energy levels, headaches/migraines on waking, dry skin, dry eyes and sharp pain in eyes, itchy palms and feet, constant phantom smell of strong, cloying perfume, severe constipation." | 1 |
pain | "i've been using the butrans patches for the past 6 months. in the beginning everything was wonderful and breakthrough pain was nonexistent. i then began having more pain and my doctor put me on norco 10/325 3x daily. it was then that i developed rashes, itchiness and an intolerance to both medications, which my doctor said isn't that uncommon. now i'm on 20mcg/hr and life is good again." | 4 |
pain | "worked well for a week then side effects started. tightness in chest, depression, suicidal, light sensitive, dizzy, nausea, had to stop taking it all together. took one every 12 hours per instruction. helped a lot at first then the side effects were unbearable." | 4 |
depression | "i have started this and been on it for about 3 weeks. i was originally on 30mg/day, and it has helped me so much. the only side effect i had to deal with was the upset stomach. it has helped me concentrate more on my homework, assisted me getting a new job, and just keeping myself busy. i do hate that it only stays in effect for a couple of hours, but thats usually all i need. one thing you will have to be careful of is what you eat and how you work out. i had stopped eating chocolate, and cheeses specifically due to the high tyramine level. also, when working out i try to take the parnate after i am done working out so it doesn't effect my blood pressure." | 1 |
anxiety | "i finally feel more mentally stable! i've been on this for a week and a half and i already noticed a huge difference like ...i'm in serious shock. this is like a miracle. i've been diagnosed with depression, and every type of anxiety. i am now more talkative, i have way more patience & i just feel so happy. like i feel normal. and i had little to no side effects. i did 5mg for a week then upped to 10mg three days ago and since i started all i felt was more tired but that went away in the first 3 days. the first day though i took a nap after i took it and i lost my appetite for the night and i felt a bit shaky for 2 secs but after that everything was normal." | 3 |
weight loss | "i am 32yo female 5'5" and went in weighing at 205. i am an athlete, however i am hungry all of the time. i actually feel hungry all the time, and the inner dialogue was always about food. i have been on contrave for 2 weeks and 2 days. i have lost 6 pounds and the inner dialogue is becoming less and less everyday and the hunger is gone. it is a miracle. i will say that i did have a headache for 3 days when i went to 2 pills a day. yesterday i started 2 pills in the am and noticed that when i eat after taking it my stomach cramps something awful. after about 30 minutes the pain produces a bowel movement and i am fine. i would much rather have this side effect than the headache or nausea. i am anxious to see how i do on the full 4 pills a day" | 6 |
pain | "i had been having major pain in my neck and lower back. also awful joint pain in my elbows. the pain left so fast i forgot that i had been hurting. worked great for me only thing negative is that it makes me sweat also i've been gaining weight. and i believe the weight gain is because of the medicine." | 4 |
acne | "i used diane for years but my doctor switched me to yasmin because i was experiencing breakthrough bleeding. have been on yasmin for six months and i really do not feel like myself with a consistent moderate depression and angry mood swings. so odd because i am normally a happy-go-lucky person! i was using diane largely for my acne and it worked but yasmin has not done anything for my acne either - i have at least two new whiteheads every morning i wake up, which also does not help with the depression! i will be switching back to diane and exploring other options to address breakthrough bleeding at the end of this cycle." | 2 |
birth control | "this is my third birth control i didn't ask for the changes they just happened! but this one i love b4 taking birth control i had period for 5 days and they were very heavy which totally sucked. then i got on birth control and it slowed them down to eventually 3 days very light periods and now i don't even have a period at all! it kinda worried me at first not having a period but i took a test to confirm i wasn't and sure enough not pregnant! this is my second week not having a period and i've been on this pill for about 7 months! i like having no period but it does stress me out a little" | 0 |
birth control | "i had my first mirena when i was 22, now i'm 32 and working on getting my third one. i have never had children and i don't want to have any at all. both insertions were very painful. the first time around, i was spotting and cramping for 4 months. i hated it to the point i wanted it removed, but decided to wait a little longer. i'm glad i kept it! 4 months later, my periods are so light and almost nonexistent. yes, my acne got worse, but it was because it got better when i was on the pill. i think my acne just went back to its pre-birth control levels. no mood swings, no more cramping, great birth control (10 years and not a single pregnancy or even a scare!) i recommend it, but i always say give it at least 4 months if you hate it." | 0 |
pain | "my history is spinal fusion/neck ~7 years ago- plates and screws in my neck. now have 3 bulging disks in neck also. 6 discs removed from back (spinal stenosis, herniated discs, scoliosis)- have 6 metal plates, two steel rods and 14 screws~in back. the surgeries did help- but still have pain, burning, & pins and needles sensation in neck, shoulders & arms. burning pain in hips, and muscular soreness through out my back. i've been on pain meds for years and wasn't getting a lot of relief. i discussed with my md and he ordered voltaren gel. i can't say enough how much relief i receive from this medicine. can sleep better, pain much less. i've even begun hiking again!" | 4 |
emergency contraception | "so my boyfriend and me had unprotected sex may 28, i took the pill within 30-45 minutes. my period was suppose to come may 30. i had light cramping and breast were sore. but thankfully my period started june 4! all i can say is not to stress and take it easy!
use protection yall! pill saved me!" | 10 |
birth control | "i'm 32 and have been taking gildess for 3 months. my period has been light, although my acne spikes a little mid-cycle. my breasts are sore about half the time (which is typical for me.) i otherwise really like this pill and don't feel any different than when i'm not taking birth control." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on apri for a month now, and i can not wait until sunday to switch back to my brand name birthcontrol. this month has been a nightmare for my body. yes, i know, usually if you switch birthcontrol things may change for your body but i was told that this was the exact same thing as my other brand name birthcontrol and that the only difference is that i wouldn't have to pay out of pocket. which is weird because i didn't pay out of pocket for my brand name birth control.. anyways, within the first week i had acne all over my face. and right now. i have hundreds of little red bumps on my forehead. i honestly have not broken out this bad since freshman year of highschool...i'm 22 now. each to their own but for me, apri is a no no." | 0 |
birth control | "i was on ortho evra for almost 6 years (since my early 20s). i've had very few issues with it... no weight gain, no moodiness, no stale sex drive. all i've experienced were slight skin irritation (where patch was placed) and spotting.
i switched to nuvaring under the guidance of my physician (because of my concerns over the fda warnings). it was as easy as the patch, but i quickly gained 5-7 pounds over 2 months of usage. then my doctor put me on microgestin 1/20 fe. it was the first and will be the last birth control pill i ever take! i have gained 15 pounds over 6 months, experienced excessive night sweats and lost all interest in sex altogether.
now, i might return to the patch." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have been on cymbalta for about 3 months for anxiety. started at 30mgs for the first two weeks then up to 60. my doctor also prescribed me lorazepam for the occasional "melt down". before cymbalta i was anxious about everything, whether it made sense or not. had "melt downs" at least three times a week. i have noticed a huge change, my family has as well. i feel like myself, not afraid or anxious.
but i missed two doses (just two) and am now experiencing some not so fun withdrawal symptoms. i'm extremely nauseous, dizzy, brain feels muddled and i'm feeling a bit depressed/emotional. now, i seem to be questioning this "miracle drug" and think i may need to find another way to deal with my anxiety issues." | 3 |
birth control | "i had the implant put in my arm in march 2015 right after i had my daughter. i did bleed for quite a while, probably 6 weeks but that could of been from the baby as well. i have had my period once since and it was super light, which is a welcome change from the erratic heavy periods i got before. i have gained some mega weight which sucks but i don't watch what i eat either. my skin is clearer and i definitely haven't gotten pregnant. all in all i like my nexplanon." | 0 |
depression | "helped with depressive thoughts and episodes quite a bit, i was in a toxic environment at work and home, which were one in the same. started at 10mg for 4 weeks, which helped a little with my symptoms of 'negative meditation' where i could only think of mistakes i made and how i couldn't concentrate at work. went from functioning 30% to 70%. increased to 20mg even though i hesitated because i was experiencing some unpleasant side effects. they indeed worsened on 20mg to my un-surprise. i had low sex drive before because of the depression, but my desire is gone now because of the medication. starting to feel numb, and there's something inside me that won't relax. i quit my job and moved, too. still have some anxiety." | 1 |
birth control | "i got the match stick implant inserted 10/13/14 and now it's 8/14/16 , and as far as pregnancy it's amazing with keeping under control , you can you use protection or not and never worry about pregnancy ( but i suggest using protection) but i have never had bad anxiety before but recently it's been crippling and i have no idea why and in heading it's because of this birth control. i have long irregular periods , irregular color from my normal period before. i notice more discharge and more mood swings and it's crazy. i feel crazy sometimes. i lost 25 pounds within a year tho, i weighed 125-130 last october and now i weigh 104, from stress. you have to have a strong mind to be able to deal with birth controls head games!" | 0 |
depression | "i have been on 450mg of effexor for over a year now and while it is better with the medicine it hasn't had the full effect i was hoping for. as a result i have also been prescribed seroquel, olanzapine and diazapam. i am fearing coming off any of these medications especially at such high doses and was wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences." | 1 |
birth control | "i love this birth control. i got it about a year ago and everything has been great. the first month was the worst part i had spotting and a swollen arm but that was nothing i could not handle. when i was on the pill i gained some weight but on the implanon i have been able to keep my weight under control. the only bad side effect i experienced was have fewer, lighter periods and occasionally missing a few. that can be a bit scary." | 0 |
birth control | "i got the nexplanon inserted on october 3rd, 2014. insertion was much easier than i thought it would be. only bad part is i'm allergic to adhesive so i broke out bad where the bandaid was and still have some scarring from that. i had been on the pill for 2 1/2 years and taking it every day was a hassle to remember. the first day i have the nexplanon my hormones went crazy. but after that everything was fine. super happy no weight gain (if anything i lost weight), my mood swings have almost stopped and i'm not pregnant. i just started spotting a few days ago. very light. not enough for a tampon just a small pad. i noticed i have been slightly more emotional but nothing compared to how it used to be while bleeding. so far so good." | 0 |
birth control | "i took levora for the first time when i was 21 and the first day i felt really bad. i felt nauseated all day, i wanted to quit there then but i am honestly glad i did not. it was great after that, i did not experience any weight gain or acne issues. " | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on the implanon since may of 09. at first i bled a lot, like everyday for six months then i would bleed two weeks out of a month. i had really bad mood swings so i went to my doctor and she put me on prozac to calm me down. after i was put on that i wasn't as stressed and i am now bleeding once a month for 5 days except this month, i haven't had a period. i like this birth control because i do not have to think about it at all and because it's a three year plan which is perfect for me but other than those minor issues i love the implanon." | 0 |
adhd | "my son who is 12 has been on this medication now for about 6 months. 40 mg a day. it does absolutely nothing for him. the dr tried upping his dose to 50mg and he started having major mood swings, anxiety and depression. ritalin, concerta, vyvanse we have tried those too but the side effects were too much for him to handle. i'm at a loss what to do now. no more meds i guess?" | 9 |
obesity | "i have been on this for two weeks and so far have not had any side effects. i am up to the three a day but space them out. 7:30 , 1:30 and 3:30 or 4 i feel like it is suppressing my appetite and i feel a lot better. i am not sluggish anymore i have lost 3lbs so far" | 7 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been bi-polar since i was fifteen. i have struggled with my life, sense of who i am, losing great jobs, ruining relationships and never knowing when i would lose control was the worst part. i'm now on 80 mg of geodon for 6 months. for the first two weeks waking up was hard and i felt groggy but you can get through it if you give it a chance. this medication has changed my entire life. i've even lost weight. i'm living now. i just hope this can help someone because i never believed any medicine would work. i have been on all a-z. i only wish i had found geodon sooner. " | 5 |
insomnia | "was on ambien and doing well and the doctor told me since i was over 65 i could not have it any longer. tried trazadone, rozarem and then belsomra. i got maybe 2-3 hours sleep on the belsomra if that and the dreams were axe murderer vivid. i also developed leg weakness and found my insurance copay was over $100.00! i finally am back on my ambien and am sleeping my usual 8 hours with no hangover in the morning and no axe murderer dreams. am very disappointed in belsomra as i had watched its' development for awhile and had high hopes." | 8 |
bipolar disorde | "i love seroquel but not the xr type. helps you to sleep well at night and wake up feeling great. gives you major munchies at night and woke up with reeses pieces all over the bed. does help with a lot on highs and lows. so for me it's worth a little weight gain. overall this medicine has changed my life." | 5 |
pain | "i had foot surgery 10 days ago. for pain these seem to work well. however the basic side effects are more than i want to deal with: dizzy, weak, nausea, short of breath." | 4 |
birth control | "i got the mirena placed a month ago while i was under general anesthesia for an endometrial polyp removal. so, i can't review anything on the pain of insertion because i was peacefully sleeping:) i was told to expect bleeding after my procedure, and that i may have prolonged bleeding/spotting due to the mirena. i had light period like bleeding for a week followed by two days of spotting. i have not had a single thing since the. i was due for my period last week, and it didn't show up. (took a test to make sure there's not a bun in the oven.) i was a little worried about how my body would react to the mirena after reading so many horror stories about it. but for me it has been great!! no period, no weight gain, and no acne." | 0 |
anxiety | "i am 26 years old and i have been on effexor for anxiety. when first starting the medication i had severe nausea for about 2 weeks but i stuck with it. thankfully the nausea went away and now i feel so much better. i feel smarter, more grounded and able to make appropriate decisions. before going on effexor it was like i was always working hyper vigilantly to ensure nothing bad happened. now i am able to relax and go with the flow. the only draw back is the severe withdrawal symptoms of dizziness and "brain jolts." i notice these beginning even if i am just a hour late taking my pill." | 3 |
insomnia | "i haven't had a good night sleep in 20 years. i was in the hospital for spine surgery when they gave ambien to me to help me sleep. i have tried about every sleeping pill over the counter prescribed but did nothing but ambien worked great. the only side effect i have had is walking in my sleep. haven't had anything happen other than waking up on the couch, but feel better and a lot more energy. it is great." | 8 |
bipolar disorde | "bad experience causes extreme restless leg syndrome and back aches, taste horrible also , only been on 20 mgs a day for 3 weeks so hopefully not much withdrawals i'm stopping cold turkey as i need my sleep gonna dry bendryl as i think its a allergic reaction. would never take again." | 5 |
anxiety | "completely messed up my stomach- constipated, nauseated, vomiting, rectal bleeding. agitation, sleep problems and muscle discomfort (restless leg syndrome) upon discontinuation of medication.
i also believe the increased agitation and abdominal discomfort led to an increase in my blood pressure. " | 3 |
anxiety | "alot of stress in my life, and didn't sleep at night. always turned to alcohol to solve these problems. my doctor put me on librium and i have been on it for just over a year now, and alcohol-free. i still worry about things, but they are easy to just let go, and i sleep every night, without waking up every hour stressing over something. one thing i will say, though, is that though it has taken the anxiety out of my life, it's like it has also taken away the joy, like all the color is gone, not just the darkness. i feel "comfortably numb" most of the time. still, better than the way it used to be! i was prescribed 25mg 3 times per day, but i take 1 pill when i get up, split the 2nd into two 1/2 doses, then 1 pill an hr before bed." | 3 |
pain | "i've used voltaren rapid 25 and 50 by far the best joint pain medication i've ever had. i use it to ease my pain when gout attacks come on i take to 2 with milk or before i eat something. my partner also uses it only if her period pain is unbearable seems to help her cope.." | 4 |
anxiety | "i can only say good things about pristiq. i was on lexapro for about three years and gained about 35 pounds. my doctor switched me to pristiq. the hardest part was weaning off the lexapro and the couple of weeks it took for my body to adjust to a new medicine. it has been about a month now and i absolutely feel great, energized, my appetite seems more normal. i have lost three pounds in four weeks. not bad since i wasn't really trying. the unusual changes i noticed at first on pristiq was really weird dreams and sometimes at night i felt a little tense. but now i just feel great. also unusual in my case, my doctor told me to take it in the morning but i was afraid of nausea so i take it at night." | 3 |
birth control | "yesterday i stopped using nuvaring for the 2nd time. the first time i quit i wasn't sure if it was the ring causing my depression or just the things going on in my life at the time. a year later i went back on it because i became more sexually active and i loved not having periods and the clear skin it gave me. the first 2 months it gave me horribly sore boobs, i also noticed i was a little moody but thought it would go away once i regulated after 3 months. 7 months in and i'm a full blown basket case with life ruining depression and anxiety. i'm mad i was on denial that nuvaring was causing it for so long. do your relationship/mental health a favor, do not use nuvaring. i feel so bad for my boyfriend for putting up with me for so long." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "you are going through the reviews to help you cause you are scared and panicking, i'm 20 years old and my boyfriend condom broke right when he climax inside me, within that small time frame we ran to walgreens and got take action. it was on the 6th of june at 10:30am on my ovulation week, i took the pill at 10:50am. i'm way past the weight requirement for the pill, 3 hours after taking the pill i wanted to throw up, i was nauseated for 3 days, on the fourth day my breasts hurt and on the 5th day i was really moody but could have been cause of stress, it made things worse, on the next week all the symptoms went away. period came on 6/22 a few days late 2 weeks later after taking it. stressing only delays periods, it works so stop stressing." | 10 |
birth control | ""i've had nexplanon since september 2014, and let me say it's been bad. i was getting my period and it was lasting about a month, when it used to be only a week. the nurse had told me that after the one year my period was gonna be gone for good. lies ! it's march 2016 and ive been on my period since december 2015 non stop! worst birth control ever. i was on the depo and it was the same was on my period for a month. im going back to the pill it always worked for me. i wouldn't recommend nexplanon."" | 0 |
adhd | "adderall xr has changed my life! for years, i have struggled with depression and anixety, no motivation, mood swings and couldn't focus on any task. i was diagnosed with add/bi-polar when i was 19-20ish (26now and mom of 1). i have struggled through so many years not knowing after several doctors and tons of medicines or medication combinations i was put on vyvanse from 30-50mg over a period of 2 years. it worked well for me. in the beginning i had dry mouth, palpitations. my coverage stopped paying for it. doctor tried me on strattera and concerta (not together). after several months i was just still always sick, with stomach cramps, headaches, etc. about 3 years now i've been on adderall xr 30mg and i still have dry mouth and loss of appetite. other than that, it has helped me to be a "normal" person and loving, motivated mother." | 9 |
pain | "i started taking cymbalta 10 months ago after developing fibromyalgia. i am a 40 year old male in good physical condition. it is very effective for pain - not 100% - but enough that i have mostly pain free days. the pain in my hands, fingers, wrists, groin, hips and back is very manageable now. i've also noticed that my plantar fasciatis pain is completely gone, and headaches are rare but easy to manage. side effects include memory loss, some fatigue and difficulty with orgasm. i could not have a job or even be a good father/husband without it. my insurance covers some of the cost. " | 4 |
birth control | "overall i give this birth control a 5 because i never got pregnant. besides that being on the nexplanon was the most frustrating 2 year experience. every persons body is different but proceed with caution in your decision. the first 3 months were great no side effects, no period, nothing. after those three months i was bleeding non stop with an occasional 2-5 day break and it would begin again. my acne was ridiculous, it was worse than when i was in middle school and going through puberty. i had acne on my face all the time and eventually it developed all over my chest and back. i gained about 10 pounds. doctors told me i was fine and some even suggested taking birth control pills while on the nexplanon to stop the bleeding." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on this birth control for about 8 years so i feel i can write a fair review. i started taking birth control in high school because my cycle was so painful and heavy. i had to miss school because of cramps. as soon as i started taking this (the generic version was called something else back then) my symptoms went away. i went from a 7 day heavy painful period to a 3-4 day light period. i've always had acne and i can't say this helped tremendously when i was in high school and college, now that i'm in my mid 20s my acne is gone. i haven't noticed anything related to hormones on this pill. yes, when my period is about to come sometimes i'll get a little more emotional than i would during other parts of the month, but that would happen even if you weren't on the pill. the only thing i've noticed is that my libido is higher during the placebo week. i think birth control might kill libido a bit. overall if you have terrible period pains i would recommend this pill. it really saves me every month." | 0 |
birth control | "hi judy ....do you think i should accept this ....
i was on this pill to help with ovarian cysts and heavy periods. i'd give it a 10 out of 10 for helping with those!!! however, i took it every day at the same time for the last three years and am 7 months pregnant. i don't trust it as a birth control at all!" | 0 |
birth control | "stay away from this birth control! i used to take loestrin fe which was the perfect birth control, had little to no side effects. i had switched to blisovi due to insurance, as soon as i started taking it i felt depressed, anxious and like i was living in a bubble. i couldn't do anything because all i wanted to do was throw up all the time, i barely could eat as well. i barely lasted a week which consisted of me crying everyday due to how it made me feel and decided to switch back to loestrin and pay out of pocket. stay away from this birth control!!!" | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i was traveling on business with my colleague and we ended up in the same bed. during the act, the condom slipped and we panicked, since both of us are married (not to each other). we went to local pharmacy within 60-mins to get the pill. we went bananas thinking about whether it will work or not. it was a long three week wait. side effects included severe cramps and abdominal pain. relax and breathe! it works!" | 10 |
birth control | "i'm 39. have 3kids. i had been using the nuva ring for several years and loved it. no problems. but because of my age,having diabetes my doctor put me on nora be. i just got off my cycle,started this pill and 3days later i start bleeding again and have been for 5days and i mean extremely bad going through a pad and tampon every 30min. i have read other reviews and see this is common but i have had good swings,headaches, dizziness, cramps,bloating, increase appetite and heart flutters. i'm not taking this bc anymore. i'm done having kids now anyway so i think i'll just tie my tubes and not go through or worry about this anymore." | 0 |
birth control | "my gyno reccommended this, and this was my first time taking bc pills. i got my period twice in the first month i tried it. my cramps were still pretty severe and i kept getting like brown liquid after my period would finish. after two months, i'm going to switch to another brand because of the pain with my cramps, this brown liquid, and it was a little expensive. i didn't want to give it below 5 stars because i didn't try it for a long enough time for it to adjust. however, i didn't see an increase in weight gain and my boobs grew a tiny bit ." | 0 |
anxiety | "was given hydroxyzine 25 mg for anxiety about three weeks ago along with lexapro 5mg i finally decided to take one last night for sleep and it was the best thing i did i finally slept good after 3 weeks i don't know what took me so long to take it ,this morning i woke up feeling cloudy and a little bit of a hangover feeling but not too bad i'm guessing my body will adjust to it the more i take the pill also i'm moving alittle slower at work today due to the cloudiness in my brain but not anything that i can't handle again might be a side effect while my body adjust" | 3 |
pain | "took this medicine to treat pain from surgery. stopped taking after two days. nausea, vomit, light head, dizzy and headache. glad i was able to pinpoint the association with my misery and norco." | 4 |
birth control | "i just started my second pack and i am pleased so far with the product. it seems like,based on all the other reviews, this bc is either going to be excellent for you or a nightmare. luckily, i seem to responding well. i wont lie, the first week was terrible but i knew it would be since i was switching from gildess. the first day was ok, second day i was angry third day everything made me cry, i litterally cried all day long, next day i was tired, then i was pissed again and then my hormones finally calmed down. ive noticed my acne and blackheads have cleared up significantly, my appetite is under control and my moods are more even. i am having a small amount of breakthrough bleeding which is to be expected on a new bc pill." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on ocella for about 8 months now, and its been decent but i am looking for a new birth control. i'm 26 years old, and have used several different pills before including alesse and lo-ovral. i found out i am allergic to synthetic progesterone (norgestrel and alike ) in virtually every birth control available, which is why i switched to ocella. ocella has done the job as far as preventing pregnancy, but i have had mood swings bad enough to start taking welbutrin, i've gained some weight, and my sex drive is terrible. the mood changes and the huge sex drive decline is the reason why i will be changing again. i'm also worried about all of the warnings on yaz/ocella/ yasmin and the high incidence of strokes associated." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "this is not the first or second time i have taken plan b, just saying. however, this times has got to be the only time i've experienced noticeable side effects. one week after taking plan b i experienced cramping, bleeding, blood clots, along with nausea, and dizziness. this is the worse time and last time of all. however, besides these side effects the pill definitely works to prevent pregnancy as far as i know. it could be a coincidence or because of plan b that im not pregnant at this point but ill just say it's due to plan b. i recommend it to whoever is having any doubts or worries, despite the side effects because before now i never experienced noticeable side eefects." | 10 |
pain | "i have adhesions related to multiple abdominal surgeries and some nerve damage as well. i was on vicodin for 6 months and was referred to a pain clinic. being a nurse i had seen ultram used in the hospital with good pain control. i suggested i try it and stop the vicodin. it was an incredibly easy transition and the benefits were immediate.
i too have noticed a definite mood stabilizing. i was having mood swings on the vicodin that were affecting my relationships with others. i feel calmer and my pain is nearly gone at 200mg daily. i am so thankful for having relief. i think it's a wonderful drug." | 4 |
birth control | "took 9 mos to regulate. i've been on this for almost 2 years now. i was prepared to wait because many years ago was on seasonale so i knew it would take 2-3 packs (each pack is 3 months) for results. dealt with spotting & irregular bleeding in beginning. cramps went away with the first period. well worth the 9 mo wait bc now only 4 periods per year that last 3 days with light bleeding and zero cramps. im 42 yrs and a plus with camreselo is it gave me my sex drive back once it was regulated in my system. well worth the adjustment period!" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i was misdiagnosed for several years by numerous doctors who all kept throwing drugs upon drugs to deal with one symptom after another. i finally found my current psychiatrist who properly diagnosed me at that time with bp2. i started on lamictal then and as the years have progressed and episodes have happened and my diagnosed changed to bp1 my dosage changed. i've been taking 600 mg for years and have had no side effects at all. to keep my mania at bay i take 600 mg of seroquel daily and then 300 mg of wellbutrin to keep depression leveled out. i have to take 400 mg of lamictal in the morning and then the other 200 mg at night before bed. that seems to keep a even range in my body." | 5 |
depression | "i have been suffering with depression since i was 9 years old. i was also diagnosed with ptsd, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and ad/hd. i was going to start medication years ago, but found out that i was pregnant and unable to start a medication. after i delivery i developed ppd bringing the end of our relationship. a year later i decided that it was time for me to start taking a medication. i started out on 25mg daily and i felt better within days, but was still have depressive episodes, so moved up to 50mg. i have been on 50 for 2 months and still have some depressive episodes during my cycle but it's manageable. i have trouble sleeping but that's really it. my appetite has lessened but nothing major." | 1 |
adhd | "started on 18mg and did not notice any difference in my ability to concentrate, but noticed that my appetite had decreased. my dosage was switched then to 32mg and i noticed that my attention span had increased slightly but the more noticable change was to my mood and my anxiety. my hands shake from this medication and i get hot flushes although my hands are cold and clammy. i sweat more unconsciously and this is uncomfortable. i went back to talk to my psychiatrist and was told that side effects tend to even out, and sometimes an increase in dosage can speed up this process, so i went up to 54mg. although the medicine has made a change in my attention, my appetite has gone in the day and i have lost around 7kgs." | 9 |
emergency contraception | "my best advice is to stay calm. the pill works even if she is over weight. i had two wait two long weeks but reading these reviews helped calm my nerves. she took the pill within 24 hours. the faster you take it, the better. however learn from your mistakes so this wont happen again. hope this helps." | 10 |
birth control | "i started the patch because i had difficulty to remember to take the pill every night. at first i liked it, yes it shows but it was not a problem to me. but however i would apply it the corners would never stick to my skin, which is a problem since the active ingredient is on the whole patch. plus, the menstrual cramps were much stronger and my period lasted longer than usual. but the last day that i changed my patch, i went into the shower right after and fainted. when i got back up, i was so dizzy i couldn't walk straight. i lied down and threw up. it was like being super hangover, but i barely ever drink. i removed the patch and 30 minutes later i was feeling way better. i'm going back to the pill." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been off and on topamax for about 5 years now and i must say that it works better for bipolar mood stabilization than any other one out there. the one thing i love the most about this medicine is that it is helping me lose weight. they need to put in the time to verify that this drug is in fact a mood stabilizer because it certainly does help with bipolar disorder." | 5 |
insomnia | "i was taking lunesta, which is fantastic, however blue shield would not cover this drug until i first tried regular ambien and then ambien cr (in that order). regular ambien only put me asleep for about 2 hours. ambien cr would work for a full night. however, both versions of ambien gave me a dull headache as they were taking effect. the next 1-2 days following, i'd be in a really foul mood, depressed, anxious, and a real "fight picker" with others. no such problems with lunesta. luckily, my employer switched to blue cross, which does not pay for ambien cr but does pay for lunesta, so i'm in luck. i wish these insurance companies would just let doctors prescribe whatever works..." | 8 |
anxiety | "in 2007 i started having what i now know panic attacks, but didn't know it at the time my doctor sent my blood in for testing, trying to figure out why i'm having to pull over when driving cuz i think i'm going to pass out due to hyperventilation. first i thought i was having low blood sugar but a few weeks later at my follow up appt. my doctor said " you're having major panic attacks i believe.".. i tried every anxiety medication there is trying to feel better.then my dr. gave me 1mg alpazolam every 6 hours as needed. i still take xanex and 20mg of lexapro to this day. just having a xanex bar in my pocket helps prevent attacks, today i get 45 2mg bars and i make sure i try to take no xanex a few times a week so i don't become dependent" | 3 |
pain | "this medication has been a life saver for me. i have lived with pain my entire life. only after the birth of my twins did it become something i could not live with. every joint and muscle in my body feels like someone is stretching them out with with saver pressure. i am not able to sit still because of the pain but the more i move the worse it gets. frustrating. i cannot take advil/aspirin. i could not live nor take care of a family before this medicine. i have no side effects except relief. i am so thankful this drug has literally given me my life back and i have no side effects good or bad. a " | 4 |
birth control | "while i love how dependable the implanon is and it is painless and thoughtless, every woman's body is different. i had my period for 2 weeks every month and then i would spot for 2 weeks and then have maybe a week without bleeding and then it would start again. you have to weigh what is the most important to you and if not having to worry about taking a pill or inserting a birth control method inside your every month is what matters to you then honestly this is the way to go. i had no weight gain and no mood swings. " | 0 |
insomnia | "my problem is not falling asleep, but staying asleep. halcion is perfect for me. i wake up without drowsiness. i do not take every night...only when i need to break the bad sleep cycle. i have tried almost every sleeping pill over the years and keep returning to halcion. it is inexpensive (compared to others like lunesta) and effective...what more can you ask." | 8 |
pain | "it did not work at at. it's cost was $107 and that was with insurance. it caused the worst headache i have ever had in 20 years, i was sent home from work, so i lost pay and then the $250.00 for the cost of my imitrex injections for the migraine it caused. i was prescribed it for the pain in my shoulder after a slap repair was done. " | 4 |
birth control | "i've had the mirena for almost 3 years now. insertion wasn't a problem. however, at my next annual exam my doctor told me he didn't see the string anymore but assured me it's not a problem. i had spotting each month in the beginning. very light and would last about 3 days. i also experienced heavy discharge in the beginning. now i have no spotting, no discharge. i did gain weight from it. lately i have been experiencing severe cramping which i can only describe as almost feeling like contractions when you're about to give birth. they're that bad! needless to say, i have scheduled an appointment with my obgyn and i may have it removed. but overall, it's an effective birth control." | 0 |
birth control | "on my second year out of three. no acne problems, little weight gain (5-10 pounds)
irregular periods but that's nothing new. best thing about it, don't have to remember or think about birth control and i haven't got pregnant!!!" | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on this pill for five months now going on 6. i was on ortho tri-cyclen lo for years, almost 10, then my body started to reject it. but i loved it. perfectly timed periods and no side effects whatsoever. my doctor switched me to natazia. terrible. i had terrible acne and ridiculous bloating and weight gain all in my stomach area. i work out regularly and eat healthy. my only vice is alcohol. so after three months on that pill, i was switched to safyral. i get very bloated one week before my period. my period is very heavy. i get bad cramps, although this month they seem to have subsided as today is the first of my placebo pills and no cramps this month. but i am very bloated. acne minimum." | 0 |
birth control | "i have used implanon for 8 years now. i had it removed for a short period to have our first child and will be getting this one removed in 2 days to conceive our 2nd child. honestly, i cannot complain. i don't get my periods, i don't have mood swings and the weight i gained i lost with a little bit of effort (mind you it was only 5kg). at the end of the day is was a good choice for me as i continually forgot to take my oral contraception. for anyone out there who has the same problem try implanon." | 0 |
adhd | "my daughter was on the daytrana patch for 2 years and did very well during most of that time. daytrana was a breath of fresh air. she was still a normal child with high spirits. she did well in school and maintained friendships. my complaints about the daytrana patch was the skin irritation. her skin reddened and eventually scarred. it would take at least 2 hours in the morning to "kick-in" which was hell for her homeroom and 1st hr teachers. 2 hours after removal she was extremely hyperactive. days without the patch were agonizing at best because her behavior was so over the top. she also did not eat while the patch was on. however, the benefits outweighed the negatives for me." | 9 |
obesity | "i am 32 yrs old and i started phentermine on 6/10/14. when i began the program i weighed in at 241.8 lbs and as of today's weigh in check up i am at 216.2 lbs. i have lost a total of 25.6 lbs in one month and one week. i have completely changed my lifestyle though, i am doing a low carb diet along with exercising regularly." | 7 |
birth control | "this has been a bad experience for me. i’m 28, very active, and weigh 108 lbs. i was on the lomedia 24 fe for one month and during that month i had terrible acne all over my forehead and mood swings - some days i would wake up in a bad mood. this absolutely murdered my sex drive and my ability to have an orgasm. i did not get my period while on the medication either. i had a pregnancy test done and it came up negative. i’m hoping to find a birth control that works for me soon." | 0 |
birth control | "took this for 1 month and experienced no major mood swings or nausea. however, immediately, i got canker sores (i never get these) and pimples (when my complexion is generally clear). then i had light spotting for a few days about 1.5 weeks prior to when my period should have came - then it was followed by heavy breakthrough bleeding. can't recommend this if you're trying to regulate your period. will be switching to a different brand." | 0 |
birth control | "i want to write a review for the girls who are reading all the horror stories out there. everyone is different and should try this because not having to worry about a pill or shot or nuvaring is amazing. i got nexplanon just under a month ago. i was terrified i was going to be miserable. i have had minimal side effects. no spotting, i haven't gained any weight, my hair is not falling out, and zero signs of depression. the only side effects i have experienced was nausea the first week (only for a short time midday) and i was moody for a short period (i also was on my period when it was inserted - so i cannot rule out that i was still pmsing). i switched from the pill and am happy with my results thus far!" | 0 |
birth control | "i used lutera for just about 3-4 months, and loved it. no real side effects, switched to it from ortho tri lo. didn't seem so hungry after i made the switch. after about 3-4 months i switched to nuva ring for ease of use. just now starting the ring, and if it goes poorly i would happily go back to lutera." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have bipolar 1 along with some horrible horrible anxiety. started taking lamictal a few months ago and i'm now on 200mg. i haven't felt this stable in many many many years. my anxiety has pretty much disappeared it feels so strange living a normal life again. i'm so happy. please give it a go :-)" | 3 |
obesity | "i have just ended my 3 month on adipex, i lost a total of 55 lbs and now starting my six months on belviq. my starting weight was 361 in march of 2015 and now i currently weigh 305. i have read that many used belviq and have lost weight and some haven't so i guess i just have to wait and see how it works for me. i do work out now and eat healthy my biggest fear is gaining the weight back while isbeing off adipex. my question is did anyone start adipex and then go on belviq? if so what was your experience. will update monthly after my weigh ins :)" | 7 |
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