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depression | "i've been on effexor now for 2 years after trying prozac and celexa (which both had awful side effects). my dose ranged from 37.5 to 112.5. i am now at a point in my life where i feel like i can break through my depression and get off these drugs. i want to start having kids and effexor is very anti-baby. today is day 5 and the only thing i have noticed is all i want to do is sleep and i have cried every single day since lowering my dose. i still feel like it is worth it to get off them though. they had only minor side effects such as lowered sex drive and nauseous if you don't eat but i feel like i can find a more natural way to feel better! good luck to everyone out there, it's hard but you can do it!" | 1 |
acne | "i was terrified to use epiduo after reading the reviews but once i realized i had to buffer it, it seemed much more approachable. if you're not used to using retinoids, don't put this directly on your face and don't use it every night. i took a pretty conservative approach and mostly been able to minimize pain/flaking.
here's what i do:
-wash my face with a gentle cleanser (i use aveeno positively radiant)
-put on some cerave moisturizer
-wait 20 minutes
-put on the epiduo forte
i only do this at night, once every 2-3 days. if i feel my skin getting irritated, i'll stop using the epiduo till it gets back to normal. don't muck around with your skin! if it's irritated and awful, no reason to torture yourself and use the epiduo every night just use it every couple of nights" | 2 |
birth control | "when nexplanon was first inserted in my arm, it was very painful and my arm was black and blue for a week. i didn't have a period for the first 8 months of it. my moods were normal and sex drive. the beginning of 2016. i started to spot for weeks, my moods were changing a lot, my migraines were harsh, had no sex drive at all. my arms and legs were starting to feel numb for no reason. at this point had it in for a year. all and all it was just a very bad experience for me! my gyn took it out and was "stuck" in my arm and took 10 minutes to get it out. never going to get an implant again..." | 0 |
birth control | "i love mirena! i got it put in 6 weeks after having my daughter and yes it hurt and i cramped after but i just had a baby so it was nothing i couldn't handle. i had it put in a little less then a year ago and i just stopped getting periods. i have light spotting and i still get my symptoms of a period. i love having mirena because i don't have to remind myself to take a pill and i also love how effective it is. mirena is more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. " | 0 |
birth control | "i absolutely love it. i have had it in for several months now. i am working on a full sleeve (tattoos) on my left arm where my dr wanted to put it (i'm right handed and they usually place it in the opposite arm) but i explained that and asked if i could get tattooed over the area. she didn't recommend it so placed it in my right arm. the first 3 weeks it looked like i got beat all around the insertion site, but it didn't hurt. i haven't had a period, or even any spotting. i get cramps occasionally but not even annoying enough to take ibuprofen. no weight gain (i've actually lost weight) and the only thing negative i could say is i have a tiny circular scar where it was placed, but it doesn't bother me at all." | 0 |
birth control | "i first got the implanon after i had my son in 2011. it was great!!! i only had a period every 2-3 months and absolutely no other side effects. i got it taken out and another one inserted in september 2015 and everything was the same until september 2016. everything changed. it started with my period but with that i became very nauseous, depressed, anxious, and worried. i was angry and upset and just wanted to stay in bed. went to doctor and was given meds for depression and panic attacks but i knew something had to be the cause because i've never ever had these problems. i've had blood tests ran, pap smear, and even ultrasounds on my thyroid and abdomen. nothing was found. after reading reviews on the implanon, it was removed last week!!" | 0 |
depression | "my husband started taking this medication when he was depressed at work (and in the cold darkness of finnish winter). after a few days, he suddenly became irritable, hyper-sensitive and seems to not recognise that he isn't the only person in the world and he is hurting other people.
now, two weeks later, he thinks he feels good and refuses to acknowledge that he has become a very different person, he thinks he has always been this way. maybe he does feel good, but i am not the only person who has noticed and complained about these personality changes he refuses to acknowledge. the man i am living with is not my husband and has done nothing but yell at me for the past couple weeks. this medication ruined our marriage quite efficiently." | 1 |
obesity | "i have been taking contrave for 1 month now. i started at 176lbs and i'm now down to 163. i am happy with the 13 pound lost in a month's time. i still have 17 pounds to go but this is a good product. i only got sick 1 day. it has really helped to control my over eating and has made me more of aware of what and how much i eat. i try to walk up to 30 mins per day but also i watch my carb intake. i don't eat over 1200 calories per day. i dream a lot but they aren't nightmares. so far so good with the side effects. i highly recommend this drug!!" | 7 |
obesity | "i started taking alli once i plateaued after losing about 12lbs and it has kick started my weight loss again. i am on a daily exercise routine and try to stay very active. my eating habits are not great but not bad. with alli if you eat too much fat you will have "side effects". with my experience i have had soft stools with oil slicks and oily flatulence which is unpleasant but a motivation to stop me from eating things i shouldn't be eating. it acts as a consequence to your stupid choices, which i need. after a solid week of taking it 3x a day with each meal i have lost 2 lbs this week. i was stalled for 4 weeks without any loss which is very frustrating! this works, hands down! 30 lb to go." | 7 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been taking this medicine for 3 weeks. during the three weeks i have experienced severe mood swings to the point of psychosis. i have had irritability on a daily basis and worsening of depression. the psychosis has made me stop taking the medicine. i had been on seroquel for years and because of a huge weight gain, i stopped taking it. i don't know where to go from here." | 5 |
birth control | "i got implanon in june of this year. since then i've experienced weight gain, depression, acne outbreaks and periods that last up to 5 weeks. it's effective but the side effects are harsh." | 0 |
pain | "i took 2 advil for 5 yrs to alleviate arthritis pain. my hip/groin pain got so bad, i finally went to see a doc. he prescribed celebrex.. it works great for my hands.... but not my hip. someone suggested taking tylenol with the celebrex -- much better results. i take l,000 mg of tylenol and 200 mg celebrex, daily. i hope by summer the heat will help my arthritis and i can cut back on the tylenol. celebrex is very expensive. i wish the results had been a lot better for me but as a professional pianist, i'm so grateful that it works great on my hands." | 4 |
birth control | "please don't let bad reviews prevent you from trying kyleena!!!! i got mine inserted on 09/05/17. insertion was not painful. it was more uncomfortable than anything. got mine inserted a week and a half before my period and it still didn't hurt. i took 800mg of ibuprofen approx. 2 hours prior to insertion. after insertion i had no cramps and spotted for about an hour. everyone reacts to pain differently. so don't let the bad reviews keep you from trying this bc out. will do updated reviews after 1 month and 6 months." | 0 |
depression | "i've been on symbyax now off and on for 12 years. it helps me with mood and anxiety. it also helps me sleep. the bad side is the weight gain lack of energy muscle weakness and it has totally killed any and all sex drive. i've tried to use pills to be able to perform but nothing works. now i worry about losing my wife everyday. if i had been told years ago about this side effect i would have never taken this drug. believe me it takes its toll on you. really hard to wean myself off because of all the other meds i've taken symbyax is the only one that helps. just wonder if it's worth the trade off." | 1 |
birth control | "i got the shot may 5, right after a period. i only did one round of the bc. i had two weird kindof super-low flow and darkish periods over the next two months, that both gradually lightened until i had no period. i got my period back dec 2 of that year. i had a lot of hormonal issues however that were sorting themselves out while i didn't have my period. mostly it was a lot of emotional extremes. little things bothered me like they were big things.
overall, i'd take this birth control again. i'm certainly not pregnant, and i certainly got my money's worth out of the shot. it cost me a $30 co-pay with blue cross in nc, plus the price of the two appointments i needed. one consultation, and one 3-minute appointment of getting the shot." | 0 |
birth control | "at 36 years of age, this is my first ever birth control pill. i was placed on apri 2 months prior to my myomectomy (surgery to remove fibroid tumors from utérus). i 've been taking them for 2 1/2 weeks now. i didnt get my period as scheduled and i've expérienced fréquent crying spells." | 0 |
birth control | "i got nexplanon inserted after giving birth to my son and have had it for 3 months. right away i had terrible headaches that lasted about a week. i got off my period the day before insertion and the day after insertion i started heavy bleeding again for 2 weeks, then spotting which lasted 4 weeks straight. some days heavy enough to wear a light tampon & others light enough for just a pantyliner but it was nonstop. the spotting isn't so bad & has gotten lighter. i have lost all baby weight. i am slender & normally energetic with a big appetite but now i hardly eat & have no energy (possibly because i'm a new mom) but my worst symptom is that i am extremely moody! i am waiting 6 months before i take it out." | 0 |
obesity | "update from 8/17 post. i have dropped a total of 27 pounds (started at 230). there is no doubt this medicine works well but keep in mind i am highly motivated and work out 4-5 times a week. belviq works really well on sugar cravings. i think this product will be very good for alcoholics, although i am not a heavy drinker my craving and interest in alcohol have gone way down. so now it is maybe one glass of wine with dinner instead of two or three. i am paying $145 with discount but worth it." | 7 |
anxiety | "i have been taking buspar for 8 plus years. i still have some side effects of dizziness if taken on an empty stomach and coffee but i think that is asking for trouble. i can honestly say it saved my marriage and family life. high stressed medical position always being on call which increased my anxiety. anxiety was at such a level that no one could stand to be around me. i take 10mg once in the morning which lowers my anxiety to a tolerable level for the day. when i feel extra stress coming on i take 10mg in the morning and 10mg at night. it does not work for everyone as many have mentioned but it has given me a second wind to enjoy life to the fullest." | 3 |
adhd | "my son has been on this for about 2 years, as well as vyvanse. it really calms him down so he can go to bed and get a good nights sleep! he used to have nightmares, but since hes been on this medication, he hasn't had one! again i thank the makers of these wonder drugs and i know my son thanks you all as well!" | 9 |
depression | "i finally wound up on remeron about 15 years ago (circa 2002), after going through many ssri antidepressants. all of the ssri's i have tried have caused sexual side effects that i don't want to tolerate (delayed ejaculation). remeron does not do this, in fact it seems to make it very easy to achieve orgasm. the only downside to mirtazapine is that it increases your appetite and you have to fight the urge to eat too many carbs.
it controls my anxiety, depression and ocd excellently." | 1 |
pain | "i was prescribed percocet a number of times for surgeries and a bulging disc. the last time i went to the pharmacy they gave me roxicet and swore they gave me the wrong medicine. it is exactly the same medicine as other oxycodone i have received in the past but did not work the same way (less pain relief). it has to do with the mixers/additives. i see a number of others who have had the same problem. this affects people differently so you might have a trial and error process. for me roxi equals very little pain relief." | 4 |
pain | "i had great relief of the pain issue but i gained 40 pounds in 3 months. my weight has been stable for 15 years until i began gaining weight overnight. the sudden weight gain is worse than the initial pain so i have discontinued taking celebrex." | 4 |
depression | "suffering from debilitating depression and anxiety for many years i've tried many meds that have very little effect and made me feel just emotionally numb. i tried viibryd. my life has changed. the restless legs was definitely uncomfortable. but after being on it almost 2 years i only take 10mg every other day since it has had time to clear my head so i'm able to learn some life coping skills. love me some viibryd!" | 1 |
birth control | "i got the nexplanon within two months of having my son. i have now had it for two years and have had maybe one period which is great, but also kind of worries me what the long term health risks are with not having a period. no weight gain, no increase in acne. i will say though that it's basically killed my sex drive." | 0 |
birth control | "my doctor suggested kariva to me because i was previously on ortho tri-cyclen (which made me extremely moody/emotional) and more recently lo-estrin (which gave me no sex drive whatsoever and made me completely emotionless). i was anxious to find a happy medium after going from one extreme to the other. i've been on kariva for three months now. i've never been one to have any type of headaches of any kind, and after being on kariva i experience headaches multiple times a day. i'm extremely tired all the time and i've gained weight in my breasts (i'm naturally a d and i've went up to a large dd). no sex drive, extreme mood swings, acne and increased appetite. i can't wait to get off this pill. look for other options before taking kariva." | 0 |
depression | "i began taking this medication october 2011 for depression and anxiety as recommended by general practitioner. (it is the only medicine for depression/anxiety that i have ever taken) i ramped up weekly from 0.5 to 15 mg. my doc wanted me on 20 mg per day but i decided 15mg was for me. i felt an immediate boost upon first taking only 0.5. felt a sense of happiness that had been missing for many, many years. at 15 mg i felt much less stressed and much happier overall. i could deal with friends, family and strangers much more easily. after a few months of doing well i noticed that the "fog had set in", i had a hard time focusing on anything for an extended period. this was accompanied by increased anger and no sex drive at all. i have now weaned myself off." | 1 |
birth control | "hello everyone, i got mirena inserted 4 years ago as of this nov 2016. it's been great. my period before mirena was 9 days, set to a stopwatch, heavy, with cramping that made me vomit and pass out for several hours on a 28 day cycle. it was impending doom and very easy to track. now my period is very sporadic. i just started a "cycle" 2 days ago with terror cramps and heavy flow, but last time i had this kind of period was 8 months ago. in between has been spotting or nothing. the negative reviews are really negative and the positive reviews are really positive. everyone has a different body and it's hard to go off of reviews and see how yours will respond. do your research and understand the risks. it was the best choice i've made %u263a" | 0 |
birth control | "i took lo loestrin fe for 9 months. it was the first contraceptive i had taken but my body had a hard time getting used to it. i broke out in mild hives, i had muscle aches, nausea, mood swings the first week. after that things pretty well smoothed out slowly i didn't break through bleed, didn't gain weight, acne cleared up maybe 5 periods the whole time i took it. it definitely helped with cramps and pain, which is why i began taking it. though it worked good after about 5 months of taking it i began getting migraines and feeling tired all the time and cramping a little more so i'm switching off it, but it was good for me for a while i really liked it!" | 0 |
birth control | "i was previously on lo loestrin for three years because i cannot be on a pill that has a lot of estrogen. my insurance covered very little of it (it was costing me $120 a month) so my doctor prescribed sharobel. i spotted for about a month when i first started taking it, and then didn't get my period for about three to four months. for the past two months, i have been spotting almost everyday, some days actually seem like a full-blown period. it will stop for a day or two at most, and then i am spotting again. i haven't experienced any other negative effects, but with this birth control being less effective than others on top of the months of spotting, it is not the best option for me." | 0 |
birth control | "i got mine october 18th 2014, six weeks after giving birth. the first few months were hell. insertion didn't hurt but i was still taking hydrocodones from my episiotomy so that's probably why. i bled for 4 months straight. then when my periods came back they lasted two weeks. i lost so much weight, and it wasn't good because i'm underweight. i became so moody and just mean. this is my first birth control, and it could be my body just not reacting wel to hormones. however, a year later and my periods are now 2-3 days and barely anything. i'm happier now and i'm glad i didn't take it out. everyone's body is different." | 0 |
weight loss | "i had a total thyroidectomy last september. from the surgery until now (5/17/17) i had gained another 30lbs. before my thyroid issues my normal weight was 130-140..i have gained roughly 70-80lbs since feb 2016. seen my endocrinologist last wednesday (5/10/17) they decided to start me on phenermine. i started the pills friday 5/12/17 starting weight 216lbs. had to see my primary care doc today (5/17/17) and i lost 4lbs! i can't tell you how good it feels to jump on the scale and see that i lost instead of gained. day 1 i experienced mild dizzyness, dry mouth, heart racing. i drank a lot of water and by the end of the day i felt fine. if you can stick through your body adjusting to medicine this pill will work for you!" | 6 |
insomnia | "i only slept 20 minutes of rem sleep, with a slight dream, all night long. no effect what so ever. it was like i didn't take anything. the belsomra was 20mg, i couldn't believe that it don't work for me, at all. when i take 30mg of temazepam , i get about 5 hours of good sleep. i rate belsomra 20mg a grade of f. i rate temazepam a grade of a. by the way ambien gets a f too." | 8 |
depression | "my only complaint is that i got the prescription from a gp who started me off on 150 mg which is way too intense a dose to start off with and made me have crazy mood swings. i've done my research and got a new doctor, and there's something called a 75mg pill they're supposed to start you on so you can ease into it. but anyway...i've been on it for 3 months now and my mood has improved significantly. i'm a lot more active than i used to be (i used to be very lethargic and unmotivated) and i'm also a lot more talkative. definitely saved my life. " | 1 |
birth control | "i have the implanon, an i'm seriously thinking about removing it. the birth control part works but what i've been going through to prevent pregnancy is awful.
my mood swings are often and more stressful than before, i'm never in the mood to have sex, i could go without it forever, is how i feel. i get the inflammation issue down there as well. my periods are spuratic and heavy or light but never consistent. i also haven't been able to loose my baby weight since i've been on this. the other times i was able to shed the weight no problem.
i miss the patch!" | 0 |
pain | "was forced to switch from 4 to 6 norco every 24 hrs. to hysingla er 30. i've gotten massive headaches every day in the past 6 wks. since starting it, far less pain relief, itching and swollen abdomen. my dr. insists i need to stick with it." | 4 |
adhd | "i was prescribed adderall xr for lack of focus and attention. after being on the medicine (10 mg) for 4 days i felt very confused and had trouble talking. i was stumbling over my words and second guessing myself. my appetite was altered (as expected) but i made sure i ate frequently. i also noticed i was very impulsive and short tempered, more than usually. i just wasn't my normal self on this medicine. i'm glad it has worked for many people, but it did not agree with me." | 9 |
birth control | "i am 19 years old and this is my first time on birth control. i chose this one because it is fairly inexpensive if i didn't have insurance to cover as well as fitting my body. i have no bad experiences with it at all, no weight gain or anything and it does its job! needless to say i love this pill!" | 0 |
depression | "i just started taking effexor last week for depression, anxiety and racing thoughts. seems to be working, but i noticed some side effects, like dry mouth and nervousness, but not a big issue. it works much better than zoloft, celexa and serzone, which i've taken in the past. so far, so good." | 1 |
bipolar disorde | "third day on this medicine, it's crazy how things are going. i used to wake up and an hour later be exhausted. barely make it through 2 hours of college and go home and sleep 5 hours until work and sleep right after work. the past couple of days i've been able to stay awake through a movie, stay up for my favorite t.v show, do homework and laundry after school, be more attentive at my job and i don't feel like i'm on speed." | 5 |
birth control | "it was terrible. i have had nexplanon for 1 year (june 6, 2013 - scheduled removal appointment may 27, 2014). for the first 4 months, i got my period very heavy for about a week and would spot everyday after my period until the next month. after that stage, i would have a period for about 2 weeks and wouldn't spot for about 2 weeks. it has been this way forever and i don't know why i gave this birth control so long to ruin my sex life. i broke out on the sides of my face.. which is hormonal acne. i do not recommend any one get this bc. stick to condoms and the pill. " | 0 |
anxiety | "i was very uneasy always sad, lost how to be happy, jumpy at the slightest things and panic and from the second or third pill began to feel a difference. i felt like i could have fun again or really smile at least. it is like my brain needed a little help adjusting to difficult situations." | 3 |
pain | "i have been using it for 3months now. i skip using it for days at a time but then the pain comes back. i use it mainly as an inflammatory and mild pain removal from a back surgery i had in 1997 it does make me jumpy but when i combine it with xanax. it evens me out and i feel i can do anything. i am also taking percocets for times it does not take the pain away completely. now, i am starting to feel normal and evened out mentally." | 4 |
birth control | "i have been taking lutera up for almost two full months n now. i would not recommend this pill to my worst enemy i have been bleeding since day one it started out with new blood and now for the last month it's been dried up brown old blood this is not what i signed up for. it's doing the exact opposite of what it's supposed to be doing lightning your period and cramps. my obgyn says to stick it out for 3 months but screw him. he's not bleeding for an entire month so why should i suffer. wouldn't recommend this pill." | 0 |
acne | "ive never done a review, so thats saying something here. i've only been on retin-a for about two weeks and i'm already seeing fantastic results. i had mild acne usually one to two cystic like pimples always on my face, and tons of blackheads across my chin and had two giant red splotches of skin near the corners of my mouth for months! two weeks of 0.1% and they're already fading! the pimples are already gone too! only been dealing with some mild peeling, dryness and slight redness of the skin but i know that's normal. i never thought i'd feel fine going out in public ever again." | 2 |
depression | "i went on zoloft, 50mg, in december 2009. about a month later i pushed it up to 100mg. it has definitely helped my mood and also seems to help me to lose weight (which is a most wonderful thing for me). i also take lamotrogine.
i have been experiencing a clenched jaw and stiff shoulders though, but when i asked my psychiatrist about that today, she said she had not heard of that happening with zoloft before.
i don't sleep well, but i have always been an insomniac. my psychiatrist told me that zoloft will not help me to sleep. " | 1 |
depression | "i know people react to medication differently, some have had great experience but most have seen the dark side of this medication. i've been on multiple medications, this is definitely the last one i will ever go on. my suicidal thoughts increased to almost daily, felt like self harming my self all the time. super irritable. i was only on the medication for 2 months, before i was on effexor for almost 2 years.. multiple medications before. i decided to wean off of it with the help of the pharmacist for a month.. after officially off of them i have never felt something so horrible as these withdrawal symptoms. so dizzy i couldn't get off out of bed for 4 days, brain zaps, shaking uncontrollably, hit and cold flashes.. ect. be careful" | 1 |
birth control | "i can't speak on how well this birth control is long term because i literally just got it placed yesterday. but i wanted to write a review on the placement because i read some of these beforehand and the horror stories almost scared me out of it. it was not terrible at all and i do not take pain well. of course, everyone has their own pain threshold and different bodies. it also really depends on when in your cycle you get it done. i got it done about 5 days after ending my period. my doctor said my cervix was in perfect condition for the procedure as it was slightly open and "paper thin". it did hurt but the pain lasted for 5 seconds and was not sharp but like a really strong cramp. and now i'm 3 years baby free! well worth it." | 0 |
obesity | "i've been on contrave for almost 2 weeks now. lost about 5lbs. have not had any bad side effects but energy levels are low. looking into trying low carb diet to see if it helps with more weight loss." | 7 |
birth control | "i took loestrin for about 2 months total and it was a horrible experience. the first month was fine. the second month, things started to get worse. i was extremely nauseous and fatigued and didn't feel like myself. i started having several stomach problems after starting the second month (gastritis, irritable bowel). i also developed ovarian cysts which i never had before. i developed a kidney stone as well, but that was a preexisting condition, maybe it was just coincidental? all of this happened within about 6 weeks, which made my life hell. i tried to make myself continue taking loestrin and couldn't do it. apparently it just wasn't for me. i know they say you should stick out the first couple of months, but it wasn't worth it to me." | 0 |
acne | "i'm 14 and a freshman in high school. my confidence is very low because of my acne but i have been taking this medication for 2 weeks and i have noticed a big difference! my confidence is a tad bit higher even though i still have acne. but on the bad side i have been having bad migraines and nausea. but i can cope with it because it has helped my acne so well!" | 2 |
birth control | "i have been on nexplanon for 2 years now and i want it out!!! i have an appointment next week. i have gained about 40-50 lbs in the last 2 years!!!! i am not happy with myself. i have no sex drive. monthly although i don't have a period i still get cravings and feel bloated. i also get bad acne once a month, which i never had before! my moods have been all over the place the last 2 years. i am ready to get back to feeling like myself." | 0 |
birth control | "i have had the implant for 3 months and i hate it. the first month i bleed for 10 days heavy like a period, and then started the next period 20 days later. everytime me and my baby's father had sex i'd bleed for two to three days and if i got upset i'd bleed. the next month i had a period 15 days apart, and when we had sex or if i got upset the same thing. this month the same. i find myself having to wear a pad or liner most days. the hate it and plan on having it removed asap. my sister who has the it also has the same problem. i feel like i'm bleeding constantly and she has the same complaint, we are both getting it removed." | 0 |
depression | "i have tried pretty much all antidepressants under the sun and having been taking antidepressants since i was 15 years old. prozac worked for me for about 2 years then after going up to the highest dosage, it lost its effect. all other antidepressants i have taken have had multiple negative side effects. pristiq is the only antidepressant i have taken that has had no negative side effects and doesn't interact with any of my other medications. pristiq has literally been a lifesaver for me." | 1 |
anxiety | "before buspar my anxiety from post traumatic stress disorder was very out of control. xanax and ativan barely touched it. my constant anxiety led to a suicide attempt because i was in constant fear which felt like constant panic. i've taken buspar 15mg 3x a day for almost a month now and i have my life back. only side effect is a little tiredness. but i will take that over what my life was like." | 3 |
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 |
adhd | "adderall worked okay on me, but i wanted to try this to see if it worked better and without side effects. i'd heard good things, but for me it did not work out. my anxiety spiked. i noticed my heart rate felt too fast even though i was just sitting there and it was just a very uncomfortable anxious feeling. even with the dosage high enough to give me this much anxiety, it didn't work very well! i would forget to do things all the time for example. and i see why they use this on binge eating disorder because it made me not want to eat even when i was hungry. at least it kept me awake and slightly more focused than i would be without the medication, but i'm going to explore other options." | 9 |
birth control | "finally got my skyla iud taken out today. i immediately felt better afterwards, bye bye acne, weight gain, and depression! only good thing about skyla was that i didn't have a period. that's it. i wish it worked for me but everybody's different!!! going natural for a while so my body will relax without all the hormones i've had. me and my boyfriend choose not to have sex anyway! good experience, definitley learned what my body doesn't like. if i do get on birth control again i'm going back to loryna pills." | 0 |
depression | "within a few weeks of starting celexa my depression disappeared almost completely. the side effects that are the most noticeable for me are tiredness, weight gain, and sensitivity to light. the stuff does its job, but the side effects are a bit hard to deal with." | 1 |
pain | "i had moderate to severe chest pain for over a year. i'm athletic and in good shape. doctors did all sorts of tests and couldn't find anything wrong with my heart. aventyl 25 mg after one dose i was pain free and have been so for three months. life saver!" | 4 |
anxiety | "i am a teenager who has anxiety/panic attacks occasionally, and my physcisian has been giving me 0.5mg of xanax for the past couple months to take as needed for anxiety. i can't tell you how wonderful this medication has been. after 15-20 min of taking it my anxiety/panic feelings diminish completely, and i have no need to feel anxious about anything after that. " | 3 |
birth control | "did what birth control is suppose to do , caused frequent crying spells around my period time for no reason at all.. the cramps were horrible causing vomiting which never happened.. overall it does the main job, prevent pregnancy" | 0 |
obesity | "i just started contrave on 2/27/17, weighing in at 274 lbs. as of this morning, my weight is down to 270.6 lbs. i am taking contrave and i joined weight watchers to hold myself accountable for the food i eat. it has been a struggle, because i am simply not hungry. i have no side effects to report. the one time i did feel nauseous was because i was forcing myself to eat when i wasn't hungry. i will continue this process, and i hope that i have as much success as i did the first two days. i have also increased my water intake and i am sure that i will lose lots of water weight in the process. one thing is for sure, my craving are gone. i can't wait to see what this process does for me in the long run." | 7 |
obesity | "i started this med on 12/22/15 and have lost 4.8lbs, without exercise, over christmas. i am very happy with the results and expect even more when i get to the gym. (i work 12-16 hour nightshifts 3 days a week and teach 2 days at a local university so this can be an issue. the side effects that i have experienced are constipation, slight dry mouth, slight lightheadedness occasionally, and some stomach issues with pain and cramping that are resolving. i was a carboholic previously and have cut down drastically. i would have a glass of wine with dinner on my nights off and really don't even want that. i was not interested in the desserts that were available over the holidays. i get full quickly and am not hungry at all." | 7 |
depression | "been on sertraline for 4 months now. initially 50mg up to 100mg after the first two months and i feel really good. better than i have in years, which is surprising as i think my depression only started within the last year. so perhaps i wasn't as carefree as i thought.
my emotions are muted so no low lows but also no highs, so no feelings of joy or excitement - but i'm ok with that actually i'm ok with everything. i don't feel anxious, stressed, angry or frustrated. i feel confident because i don't care about consequences which is both good and bad.
i've spoken to strangers, which is something i never did before... and i enjoy the interaction..
i'm really pleased with sertraline for my depression and the added bonus of reducing anxiety." | 1 |
birth control | "i've been on sprintec for 2 weeks now & have been great ! i did a lot of research before i started. i take it at night since your body is more prone to sickness taking it right in the morning. i haven't had any nausea or huge side effects. i was so hungry the first week. i would eat dinner take the pill then get immediately hungry again. but now that has gone away and it's just a pill to me. if this pill makes you sick , try changing how you take it or when. try everything before you give up." | 0 |
acne | "when i was in high school, people would notice how great my skin was. in junior high, i started getting one to a few small pimples and then they turned into big bumps. i was crying and even praying they'd go away. i did a lot of research from natural remedies to medications, but boy nothing ever worked like this one has, and still is working for me. it came to a point i don't care anymore if i was washing my face twice a day, after 2 to 3 weeks my skin's clear. although scars are still there, but at least, i can wake up each day only to mind those scars and not anymore with those big ones that i know that have pusses inside. even those scars i had at my back's just gone. i'd rather try this than accutane. try it. it's a godsend for me." | 2 |
birth control | "first birth control pill i've tried. the first month i had spotting and a normal period. the second month i had light spotting and an extremely light 2 day period. this medication made me depressed and tired. i am now two weeks into beyaz" | 0 |
birth control | "i used yaz for about 3 months, and i would give it a 5. the period was very light for me and it had no impact on weight gain or weight loss. it also seemed to have decreased my love for food. so in that sense it was nice.
however for the first couple months, i was extremely emotional. i felt overwhelmed about everything and i felt like crying about everything. 3rd month everything seem to have calmed down except the occasional emotional outbursts.
after i was on yaz, i constantly felt pressure in my chest area and heartburn-like symptoms. i never had these symptoms before i started taking yaz." | 0 |
acne | "before going on this birth control i had mild acne. i wanted to go on birth control to clear up my skin but trinessa did the total opposite for me. it made my skin ten times worse. i would wake up every morning with a new huge welt somewhere on my face and horrible pimples around my mouth and jawline. i continued using this birth control in hopes that it was just an initial break out and it would clear up (like everyone said it would) but after 6 months my skin was still horrible. the day after i stopped using trinessa my skin cleared up almost instantly. i would not recommend this birth control to anyone. it is horrible. even after being off of it for almost four months i still have scarring. please find a different birth control!!" | 2 |
birth control | "excellent! do not be afraid of the reviews. everyone is different. i'm 47, tried others but this is by far the best! no weight gain, less mood swings, overall fantastic. biggest challenge is taking the pill at the same time everyday." | 0 |
birth control | "i got paragard in january of 2016. i was attracted to the thought of being hormone-free and it sounded more natural to me. i had been on birth control for about 6 years so i was really excited about just being back on my own. i thought i might be able to even lose a few pounds since it is hormone free. also, not having to worry about pregnancy or forgetting to take a pill was very attractive.
after only two months, i've decided to get my paragard removed due to the following reasons:
extremely heavy periods...i mean buying the "ultra" size tampon and having to change it every 2-3 hours, bleeding on the sheets overnight, taking a bath and standing up and literally seeing the blood just dripping into the tub...like hemorraging almost." | 0 |
anxiety | "this medication has helped me out very much. i used to get anxiety attacks often about school or work, a couple times a week but now i rarely get them at all. i also used to just "blow up" in arguments with my wife but now i feel in control of my actions and speech." | 3 |
pain | "my grandmother has been perscribed darvon for many years now. she has recently been diagnosed with liver cancer and to deal with the pain has been almost handed a whole pharmacy. but nothing (i.e. morphine, vicodin) touches her pain or is as fast acting as her darvon. i would definitely say that for her, darvon is a life saver." | 4 |
birth control | "i had the nexplanon put in june of 2015 and it has just gotten worse as the months roll on. at first the only side effect i noticed was a change in my mood swings. it went from pms right before my period to all the time. then i started getting worst cramps then i had before, which were bad already. next i started to lose more hair than normal and getting acne worse than i usually do. as of right now i no longer have periods and they weren't generally messed up timing wise when i was first put on it though. i am more generally mad that my ob did not warn me about these side effects in the first place though. i would love to get it removes but now my insurance no longer covers it and i haven't really decided what i'm going to do." | 0 |
birth control | "this pill was low cost and extremely helpful for my poor complexion. however, i've gained weight, had daily headaches, and i've felt extremely dizzy after taking it for 4 months. there were benefits, but they did not outweigh the side effects for me." | 0 |
birth control | "i was originally put on orthotricyclin lo for my acne, but i couldn't afford it so i was switched to trisprintec.
like i said, i was originally put on this for acne, but then my boyfriend and i started having sex so i was using it for it's bc effects too. it has worked wonders. my acne has cleared up, i'm not pregnant (you need to take it regularly though! don't forget!), no mood swings, and my periods are shorter and lighter.
however, i didn't experience the good side effects till after 3 months in! i was moody, bloated, and nauseous, but my body needed to get used to it. i encourage you to try and stick it out for a bit if you just started and are feeling that way. keep up with it and maybe you'll like it too!" | 0 |
birth control | "hi, ladies i've read several stories and i can say i can relate to just about all of them. i've had implanon since end of 2010 after my body rejected mirena proceeding the birth of my daughter in september 10. headaches, mood swings, weight gain, extreme bleeding, horrible cramping. i complained to my ob/gyn and she assured me its normal and would subside and it did to an extent. nexplanon was the upgrade due to its easier to now find than my implanon was. but i have since had other medical problems i'm waiting on another opinion to see if i should have it removed." | 0 |
birth control | "i'm on week 11 of my pack. started off fine with no spotting. i have now been spotting with no break for the past 3 weeks. i have to wear a pantyliner everyday. also the packaging on this brand is horrible!" | 0 |
depression | "taking 10mg for almost a month.
feeling good. was on prozac 60mg after 10+ years.
i do not see much mention of sexual side effects mentioned.
but i notice what seems to be on this med. did not have any problem on the prozac." | 1 |
emergency contraception | "i bought this pill after my boyfriend and i had sex. a few drinks in and we made the bad decision of allowing him to finish inside me. i took the pill with in 24-48 hours. the pill did not work and i ended up pregnant." | 10 |
depression | "been on 50 mg for 4 days. no real side effects and i think it's starting to work a little bit. i'm also being weened off of 60mg cymbalta. i wonder how long i need to keep taking the cymbalta. still also taking xanax .25mgas needed but seems to be getting less each day." | 1 |
birth control | "i'm 31, married with 2 kids and was looking for a more permanent form of birth control. overall i've been satisfied with the mirena, i've had it almost 3yrs now. i didn't have too much discomfort with the insertion, just some mild cramping. the first 6 months my period was very irregular, a lot of spotting but not heavy and now it's more regular and has remained light which is nice, no cramping. my only compliant would be an increase in acne, that's really been my only side effect." | 0 |
depression | "i've been taking zoloft for 3 days on a doctors recommendation and don`t notice any of the the benefits yet. i have felt a whole bunch of side effects including nausea, loss of appetite, drowsiness and diarrhea. i'll be seeing the doctor in two days and from what i understand these side effects should decrease over time. " | 1 |
adhd | "worst treatment i've tried, may even exacerbate adhd symptoms. causes depression, fatigue and anxiety without even working to improve concentration. don't even feel or act like myself since i started this med. people even know something is wrong when they talk to me. trying to stop/change treatment, but doctor only wants to keep me on this med until college semester is over. have tried concerta before, worked somewhat." | 9 |
birth control | "hey everyone. so i have been taking birth control for the last 8 years for my period. i was having a period every two weeks so i was put on the pill when i was 13. i am 21 years old now. i got put on tri-nessa about two years ago. i don't remember the name of my birth control before then. but it worked so well for me, cleared my acne, easy periods, no problems....until last week. i got admitted into the hospital on friday for a blood clot in my left lung. i have no family history of clots and i don't smoke so they ruled it that it was the birth control. i wanted people to know to be careful. because i'm so young to have something like this happen. so please take with caution. it's a very slim chance but it happened to me." | 0 |
birth control | "i had mirena put in about 3 weeks ago and it was not painful at all. my only concern is that i've been bleeding for 3 weeks and i'm not sure if it's normal. this is my second time having it put in and i don't remember bleeding this much the first time but i guess it's different every time. i would definitely recommend it. " | 0 |
birth control | "omg horrible i have been getting breakthrough bleeding and here i am today on my second week and i am spotting..... not only that but i can cry on the dime and it is so annoying i called my doctor today and they're switching me to ortho tri-cyclen" | 0 |
birth control | "i got my kyleena august 4th and so far my experience has been great. i had been on the pill, and the bar that's been in your arm for birth control and so far this is by far my favorite. insertion was very painful for me but i've never had a pap smear or anything similar to what getting an iud is like. i had super bad cramps for about 3-4 hours and some light bleeding. my doctor gave me 4 ibuprofen to take after the insertion and said to take 2 extra strength tylenol once i got home. after i took the two tylenol and napped, i felt a ton better and only had light cramps. second day, i barely spotted and had minimal cramping and today i have no spotting/bleeding and no cramps. all in all, the pain was worth it and i'm so happy i got the kyleena" | 0 |
obesity | "lost 31 lbs in two months with phentermine now im taking a break and am starting hcg will do 20 days and continue with phentermine since the medication looses its effects if taken for toi long." | 7 |
bipolar disorde | "lamictal had done wonders for me. it took a while for me to get up to a therapeutic dose, but it's helped with my bipolar depression so much, with no side effects. my only complaint is that you have to build up the doses, starting with 25 mg, and going up from there. i'm currently on 200 mg and still going up!" | 5 |
adhd | "my daughter has tried almost every adhd drug there is. she is a junior in high school and has a very busy schedule. daytrana is the only way she is able to get her homework done. she takes the patch off an hour before she is done and off to sleep she goes. this is the only medication that does not have harsh side effect for her. i hate that i have to drive all over town to find a pharmacy that has it in stock. i sure hope this shortage ends soon!" | 9 |
weight loss | "i am been on belviq for almost a year. immediately upon starting the medication i notice a difference. i didn't have much of an appetite. i have lost 85 pounds so far. it's expensive but my health is priceless so i made other adjustments to be able to afford the medication. with a reduced diet and exercise everyone should get results." | 6 |
birth control | "wow i've been reading these negative comments but i've had a great experience with this pill!! i'm 19 i was on the shot before this it was the worst thing that ever happened to me. but on this one my only side effects were mild headaches and i'm definetly mode emotional. also i sleep a lot more. i haven't gained weight. i don't have spotting. it did clear my acne. my boobs feel bigger. but i also think i haven't had the negative effects because i've been taking these vitamins from super supplements they have folic acid calcium and all the vitamins the lady at planned parenthood said i would need and when i stopped taking the vitamins for 2 weeks i felt real shitty!!" | 0 |
birth control | "so doctor recommended trinessa because my periods have been inconsistent. so i have taken the first 10 pills for the pack and the first 5 days felt great never had any of the side effects. then i slowly started to notice i would get hot and headaches out of nowhere. then things got worse i would start crying and getting extremely emotional for no reason. i would feel like i was in a dream with fever, no energy, headache, and cry for hours for no reason. my hormones are all out of control now from just taking the first 10 pills. i wouldn't recommend this pill but then again i'm sure it affects people differently just like any other birth control pill. just my first experience with the pill (trinessa) has been terrible." | 0 |
obesity | "so i started just over a week ago, if you eat something high fat you get major tummy troubles. but if you stick to low fat things it’s brilliant. i am on it due to an under active thyroid hindering my weight loss with weight watchers. i have a lot to loose, last week i was 167.6kg 1 weeks later i’m 162.5. so in 1 week i've lost 5kg! amazing, i will be sticking with them. they also encourage me to make sensible choices in my diet. the only side effects i've had other than the upset tummy’s are burping a lot and loss of appetite, both of which i can live with." | 7 |
birth control | "i gave it two stars, only because it keeps me from getting pregnant. my gynecologist suggested this birth control for me because i asked her for something that can help with my acne. first of all, it made my acne worst. i haven't seen my face this bad since my teenage years. i would also like to note that this is my third month on birth control. i had aubra before that was given to me at planned parenthood. i haven't gotten a period since i started birth control, but i think that's because my body is still trying to get used to the hormones. i also do get cramps on the week i don't take the pills. they are feel so bad. sometimes i can't do anything because it hurts really bad and i don't even bleed when i get them!" | 0 |
acne | "i'm 26 years old woman and been on minocycline 100mg for about two weeks and i'm really really pleased what it has done for my skin. i've had acne since i was 14 and been struggling with my skin more or less ever since. on its worse i had big painful cystic bumps on my cheeks and especially jawline, inflammation and smaller ones pretty much all around my face. not a single pimple free day. i started tri cyclen birth controls at the same time with this and i don't even need coverup anymore! it made my skin really dry at first but on week two it changed. didn't have initial breakout at all either, skin's greasiness is gone too. so far this has worked wonders for me! absolutely love it." | 2 |
birth control | "i loved the nuva ring! i switch to it after being on yasmin & seeing all of the scary commercials about it (which i liked too, but i'm a hypochondriac). i liked the fact that i just put it in & didn't have to worry about it for 3 weeks & i always started my period on the same day which was very helpful! i think i gained about 10 lbs while taking it, but i don't think that was due to the birth control, my husband also never noticed it during sex, added bonus;) i wish i could take it while breastfeeding, but my doctor doesn't recommend it. overall, i loved it!" | 0 |
birth control | "i am 20 years old and i have been taking tri-sprintec for about a year and 2 months now. it was my first time on birth control and it has been pretty good for me. i never really got cramps, but when i started taking the pills i started having light cramping before and after my monthly cycle.. but nothing too serious. overall, i feel like tri-sprintec has been pretty awesome! i keep my alarm on my phone, and i'm fine. i do feel like maybe being on the pill is slowing down my weight loss but it's okay. i'm not pregnant, so i don't mind. " | 0 |
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