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birth control | "i began taking this in august (7 months ago) i have been such a happier person and not having cramps from my use to be periods is awesome, that only problem i have it that i am extremely bloated 3/4 weeks of the month and its started to really bother me with summer around the corner. plus i don't like feeling bloated most the time" | 0 |
birth control | "i got the paragard inserted at the time of my c-section (may 2013). i loved the fact that it had no hormones and so my periods were very consistent. it worked wonderful for about a year and a half. then i got pregnant (october 2015). sadly, it was an ectopic pregnancy and had surgery the same day the doctors found out it was in my fallopian tube and not in the uterus. the hardest part was being told that there was heart activity. so i lost the baby and my left fallopian tube. despite the scary experience i went through, i would still recommend the paragard. i don't necessarily believe the paragard iud is to blame because it was working wonderfully, therefore i didn't find the need for regular check-ups and believe i am part at fault." | 0 |
birth control | "this birth control was the worst experience of my life. it gave me horrible breakouts for an entire week during each month and i gained a significant amount of weight. i stayed on it hoping it would get better but it never did. i've finally switched brands and finally seen improvement in my skin." | 0 |
birth control | "this is my 4th month on this pill. my gyno switched me from loestrin to this because i was having in between spotting and cramping. i am 43 and have been on some form of bc pill for a long time. it made me nauseous the first two months. periods were much shorter and lighter but cramps were kind of bad. now on my 4th month i had a day of spotting, no cramping, and that's it. no period at all. i always have a period. so not sure if this is a good or bad thing." | 0 |
birth control | "i am a recovering heroin addict, sober now for 4 months, and had i been prepared or well informed on this whole situation i may have waited. anyways, i am 23, never had kids, 1 abortion...and a failed pregnancy.
anyways. this was all my mom's idea, never really used bc pills because hormones made me nuts, the pain of the insertion was unbearable for me, and the ride home i felt i was going to vomit.
the pain is uncomfortable, i have not experienced menstrual cramps since maybe 5th grade. not only that, my periods were always ridiculously irregular and for a good year i never even had a period. i am sweaty, cramping, and dizzy. i am hoping this will all be over soon, ibuprofen and tylenol i don't believe ever works. just got today." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i'm only 18 my boyfriend and i had sex and the condom completely broke. definitely not ready to have a kid. i took the pill about 1 hour after the accident. i am over the weight limit for sure. i had awful awful stomach pains. sharp pains. cramps. breast tenderness. i was so scared i was pregnant. i stressed for a while and waited for my period. it came! 1 day late!!! i read a ton of reviews because it helped me with the stress. and i never believed everyone when they said don't stress it will be okay. especially since i'm over the wait limit. but the pill really does work! so thankful for this pill! now i can go on stress free! i can't tell you to not stress because you will stress about it anyways. but everything will be okay! goodluck!!" | 10 |
obesity | "i started contrave on dec1st at 213 lbs. it is now march 22nd and i have lost a total of 38 pounds! i can't say enough about this medicine. i did have some side effects at first. dry mouth, anxiety, slight headache but nothing to keep me from taking it. actually the first 2 weeks i felt amazing! i will continue to take contrave and hope to reach my goal of another 30 pounds. also i have noticed that i can't take any other meds while on this medicine, not even tylenol, makes me sick. but other then that i love it." | 7 |
birth control | "don't be afraid! it was extremely painful for me, emotionally and physically, but i trusted my doctor, and it made the whole procedure so much easier.
i got my iud in at 10am and was in bed the rest of the day with the most excruciating cramps for about 24 hours following. i faithfully applied a heating pad and doterra's deep blue muscle relaxing cream and felt like a new person the following day! i even exercised pain free.
for those of you considering getting an iud i highly recommend going to a doctor with a record of inserting iud's. avoid planned parenthood if you can, and make sure you're on your period when you get it inserted. good luck ladies! power to the vagina." | 0 |
birth control | "i've had nexplanon for 10 months at first it was ok. i had my period regularly but these past 5 months have been horrible, fatigue is my biggest concern on top of that side effects came in like sweating and no sex drive, huge mood swings, i can't wait to get it out! i guess it's not for everyone which sucks cuz it's really good at not getting you pregnant" | 0 |
adhd | "i've been taking this medication for many months now. i take it on work days mostly & days when i need to get up and go. i still have depression and sometimes it's hard to sleep but not always. it helps if you love food because i don't over eat but if i forget to bring a snack to work i get a little nauseous or i just feel super hungry by the end of my shift because i forget about food for like 7-9 hours. i try to eat food before i take it. girls at work ask me what helps me be confident and sell stuff and i tell them vyvanse. i have depression and anxiety but this helps so much. i do feel really tired and like i don't want to do stuff on days i don't take it and after it wears off. so my doctors trying me on brintellex or something too." | 9 |
anxiety | "i have been taking buspar for about 6 yrs for anxiety and panic disorder. i started out 10 mg morning and night. when my anxiety got better, i just took it at night. 3 weeks ago i had another panic attack and have been sick with anxiety ever since. dr. told me to start taking it twice a day again, which i did and already better. i don't tolerate antidepressants at all....so this medicine is a miracle for me." | 3 |
weight loss | "i have been on qsymia for 5 weeks now and the only changes i have noticed in me and my body is that
caused dizziness and nausea initially. i have maybe lost 1 lb since i started taking this medicine but worried about the side effects so stopped. " | 6 |
acne | "didn't do anything for me. i still have severe acne like always. it's been 2 years but no fix. tried doxycycline, minocycline and this. none of them ever worked. i also have super oily skin and this medicine doesn't fix that. it only kills the bacteria, which in my case is not a big problem. oily skin is giving me acne. plus i was applying erythromycin 2% on face. nothing happened. took it for a month. finally going on accutane soon. it was the last resort for me." | 2 |
birth control | "i got the nexplanon implanted in april of 2016. i had long periods that were pretty heavy so i needed a bc to help regulate things. i'm bad at remembering to take pills every day at the same time so when my dr recommended this iud i happily accepted. after insertion i didn't get a period until month 4 and it was about 5 days long and really light. haven't seen one since and i love that part but now i'm completely done and want it removed. i have horrible cystic acne on my face, neck, back and shoulders that i've never had and it hurts like hell. my skin has gone from smooth to bumpy and rough all over my body. i get headaches all the time and my anxiety and depression have sky rocketed due to this terrible acne and the 30 pounds i've gained" | 0 |
adhd | "treatment for adhd save my life. don't believe all the hype and the stigma around this diagnosis and treatment. it is a real condition there is real treatment and it makes a real and profound difference to the lives of people with this debilitating condition. so don't be afraid to seek help if you think you might have adhd it is not just childhood illness in in my opinion it generally consists persists in some form for the duration of your life just like any other disease" | 9 |
acne | "i use to cry from the pain caused from acne pimples and the low self esteem that comes with disfigured skin until i saw aczone commercial. i couldn't believe the results by week 12 it cleared my skin for the first time i could touch my face . i used cetaphil foam face wash and moisturizer as well for oily skin it works people try it and good luck" | 2 |
birth control | "i started this birth control to clear up my acne, prescribed by my doctor. my acne has gotten way worse and i have gained 10 pounds, with the same diet and exercise daily. (i eat clean.) my breasts went from a b to a d, so thanks. but over all, this medication was a bad experience." | 0 |
birth control | "i'm on my second pack about 2 & a half weeks in. so far i feel better overall with my mood besides the fact that life's been stressing me out. my only complaints are the acne and my breasts grew so much and i'm having a hard time with how much they've grown so quick. i also feel hungry all the time and feel like i've gained weight. other than that it's helped my mood turn from sad and moody to pretty calm and happy" | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on the patch for three weeks now and the first week was horrible i was very tired and nauseous and week 2 and 3 have been great and i'm sexually active and it has not affected me in any way in the area, the sex is still great. no period yet but this following week is my one week they suggest you keep the patch off and continue it the following week so let's see what happens." | 0 |
anxiety | "i'm hoping my comments reaches out to those who like me gave up on medication time and time again as it affected their work outs. as a long distance runner and someone suffering from years of major ptsd and anxiety, it was nearly impossible to have the stamina to run while on meds. i'd have to grin and bear the struggles of my ptsd without meds during my years of marathon training. cymbalta and latuda have been the perfect combination for me. though latuda is more for bi-polar, it has helped many people with ptsd, like myself. i have no weight gain and i have plenty of stamina to do my running. i'm so grateful to god and my doctor for finding the best program for me. if you're an athlete, help is out there." | 3 |
birth control | "so far, so good! i recommend getting a few months of samples for anyone looking to try it out. i have had no side effects whatsoever, and very light to minimal periods. no longer having spotting/breakthrough bleeding or ovarian cysts. definitely recommend." | 0 |
acne | "i used this product for bad periods, but it ended up helping my acne a lot. i have had bad acne since middle school and no topical treatments seemed to work. it was pure luck that i found a solution that helped two problems. the only issue i have is the price. i had to stop taking it because even with my insurance i could not afford it. i now take a generic form, microgesten, and my acne has worsened again. it just depends on the person whether or not this product will work." | 2 |
birth control | "i read so many bad reviews about nexplanon before getting it, but i kept in mind that everyone is different and so far its been great! i've only had nexplanon for about 2 weeks now, and so far so good! no side effects other than not getting a period which is great ( was supposed to get it a week a go and it did not show up). no mood swings or depression yet. insertion did not hurt at all, my arm was bruised for about 4-5 days but it didn't hurt. i will be back to give an update in a couple of months. it does not work the same for everyone, everyone's body is different, but i would definitely recommend this." | 0 |
birth control | "insertion was intimidating but wasn't nearly as bad as it looked.
i had a long period (8 days) the first month. since then no period or spotting!
it definitely altered my moods. i cried at everything the first month in constant pms. it helps to recognize it is the bc and not you being crazy. that's has calmed down and i am much more balanced now but still tear up easier than i used to.
i don't quite fit my clothes as well as i used to but haven't actually put on pounds i think it just shifted. so be aware and maybe eat a few more fruits than cookies.
bad reviews can be scary but people are more likely to post about a bad experience. it's about knowing your body and if it doesn't work you can just have it removed no problem." | 0 |
birth control | "i had the implanon for 1 yr and 11 months almost 2 yrs. this was my very first and only birth control i've used. implanon doesn't have to be replaced until every 3 years but decided to take it out after trying it for almost 2 yrs. this birth control does what it's supposed to do it works plus you don't have to worry about until once every 3yrs . my experience was depression, weight gain, hair lost, anxiety, bloating, no sex drive and would get my period every 2 months and when it did it lasted up to 2 weeks. took it out today hope things go back to normal. any other birth control methods recommend?" | 0 |
birth control | "previously i was taking ortho-cept, before that i was on ortho tri-cyclen lo. both of these were wonderful for my skin, which i naturally have troubles with. my insurance doesn't cover ortho-cept so my pharmacy have me apri. my face exploded and hasn't gotten any better after 3 months. i assume this is a permanent thing and i'm looking to switch to tri-sprintec. i normally have very painful abdominal cramps but apri has helped a lot with the pain." | 0 |
birth control | "i have had horrible experiences with birth control, they made me emotionally crazy. this birth control is awesome! first month i had spotting for a couple of weeks, but by the 2nd pack it all went away and my periods are around 3 days and light. i used to have heavy, heavy bleeding and barely be able to get out of bed. this has been great for me!" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i was diagnosed w/ bipolar 1 at age 25. my main problems are rapid cycling and manic episodes. though i feel i have received good medical treatment these past ten years (though not the first 15), when i had to stop taking lithium due to kidney problems, i began to lose hope that i would ever feel well (even for brief periods of time) again. i am now taking trileptal as a monotherapy, and i feel the best i ever remember feeling. my mind is finally quiet. i am happy when i wake up in the morning. i sleep soundly. you are in this for the long haul whether you like it or not, guys. find a good doctor and try this. it may take a little time to get the dosage and timing correct, but it is worth the effort. (no weight gain, either.)" | 5 |
birth control | "i was switched to this pill from loloestrin fe after changing my health insurance that didn't cover lolo. i loved lolo as i didn't get any side effects. even aware of the horrible ratings that i read about junel fe i decided to give it a try, becasue hey, everybody is different. horrible pill. from the moment i started taking it i felt dizzy, had cramps, anxiety, mood swings, loss of energy and worse of all, i was getting migraines like almost every day. i also started to gain weight and the horror... acne too! i told my obgyn and we are going to try other method. pills like this should not be on the market period and insurance companies should not just take the cheapest stuff that makes their subscribers paying them miserable." | 0 |
anxiety | "i don't know if my doctor prescribed me the wrong dosage, but i was prescribed 10mg a day 3x a day as needed. i'm not going to say it did nothing for me, but it did next to nothing. again, the dosage might have been wrong, but i was to take this in place on klonopin and it just didn't help me with anxiety like klonopin does. i actually switched doctors because the previous doctor i saw (in my opinion) did not know what she was doing. my current doctor said this was not the right med for me so he's stopped it and prescribed neurontin in its place. i haven't started neurontin yet, but i have a lot more faith in the new doctor i'm seeing so fingers crossed it will help me out." | 3 |
birth control | "i love this pill! i had pretty bad acne before starting, and my face cleared up within the first pack or two. i have had no weight gain, and no cramping. i get slightly more emotional the week before my period with 1-2 bumps popping up, but other than that, this pill is great." | 0 |
birth control | "i have 2 uterine fibroids and my periods are really heavy. i was put on this to manage the heavy bleeding. i have been using this for a year. the spotting has been horrible! over a month straight of spotting. i always spot one to two months before i am supposes to have a cycle. my dr. says to stay with it and it will stop...and a year later..... still spotting. not to mention the weight gain! i have gained 15 pounds within the last year!! i hate it. i will be switching to try a different one." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on this pill for almost 2 months, being the first pill i've ever tried. i have no complaints in the effectiveness, when taken the same time every day, give or take 5 or 10 mins, it prevents pregnancy. however, i've unfortunately suffered the side effects, the first month i was spotting for about 2 weeks until my period which thankfully was now only 2 days long vs my previous heavy 5-7 days i normally had. i had intense headaches, nausea, and occasional mood swings. another side effect that wasn't common (as far as i can see from these reviews, yet still possible) vaginal itching in this second month. it is bothersome. yet, these side effects seem to be diminishing, i'm not complaining, this is just my body getting used to it." | 0 |
birth control | "a little history. this is the first birth control pill i have been on which is now a total of 4 months. the first month i spotted/bleed for two weeks straight. the second month i spotted for one week prior to my actual period. third month no spotting but had a full blown period for 7 days - the whole last week of the pill pack. i definitely see myself being moodier since taking this pill but no aniexty or depression or acne. however one side effect is excessive weight gain. since taking this pill i have gained 15 pounds and counting. i am considering a switch for this reason alone as i practice portion control which has kept my weight consistent for almost 2 years. good to try but weight gain is a major con!" | 0 |
acne | "i have been doing hours and hours of research on finding a product or solution to my cystic acne. watched everyone stories on youtube. i have tried everything like most of you, spent " | 2 |
adhd | "i started out with 50 mg and then went to 70mg. my blood pressure skyrocketed and i have always had low blood pressure. my doctor took me off of this immediately. " | 9 |
depression | "i ended up in the hospital with major hyponatremia due to this medication; and only on it for one week. the doctors did not know why i had such a low sodium level and it was due to the trintellix. caution should be taken." | 1 |
anxiety | "i just started taking this medication daily at night bc i just can't sleep at all. it has been a month now and i can finally sleep all night. i feel great to get my life back in order with no side affects thus far and feel much happier. heaven sent for me. love my neurologist." | 3 |
depression | "i was super depressed and went down to 89 lbs. i took mirtazipine and gained some weight and had slightly more energy.
after a month or 2 i noticed no more crappy feelings - or at least when they were there, it wasn't an end of the world thing. i can deal now somehow. i feel like it's not affecting my mood, but helping me to eat again, which in turn is helping my mood and self confidence." | 1 |
acne | "i'm in the middle of doing this routine, i've been doing it for 1 week today and i've got to say its worked wonders for me! i had/have really bad acne and tons of acne scars. my dermatologist prescribed me this and i'm not kidding, i saw results after 1 day and right now i have the feeling my spots will be completely gone within the next couple weeks (not joking).
the reason i gave it a 9 instead of a 10 is because it does make my skin very flaky sometimes, and especially when i have to go outside it does get kinda embarrassing. other than that it doesn't irritate my skin and i can't wait till my acne goes away (crossed fingers) :)" | 2 |
weight loss | "barfingbeth here again. i tried to continue the medication on the regular dosing schedule but i couldn't tolerate it. i stayed on the 3 per day for 5 days and couldn't function. the headaches and nausea were so bad that i couldn't stand it. i have cut back to 2 per day and still have nausea. i am able to keep down simple foods like toast, grilled chicken and scrambled eggs but not much more. down 3 more pounds. not sure this is worth the side effects. down 12 pounds total in 4 weeks without exercising. i'd like to exercise, but i'm just too nauseous to do so. i hate feeling like this and i know my family is tired of putting up with me lying on the couch and running to the restroom to barf after every meal. will try to continue on 2 per day." | 6 |
insomnia | "been taking it for 4 months and while it does give me a full nights sleep 8 to 10 hrs finally ☺ i am super stupid the next day until 3 or 4 and have very little motivation or energy so have decided to stop taking it." | 8 |
pain | "stronger pain med, is schedule 3 drug, so its not as hard to get a prescription for. i take it for severe back arthritus pain, and it works wonders. not as hard on the liver as drugs containing tylenol. stay away from tylenol if you have liver disease." | 4 |
anxiety | "never thought i would have my life back. i can think clearer, my mind isn't racing as often, and i'm not agoraphobic. i used to have a severe phobia of driving and now i can get behind the wheel and even look forward to driving! i have tried everything, prozac, wellbutrin, paxil, zoloft, and none of them have worked for me. i have lost 9 pounds and counting, because i'm not eating out of depression and anxiety and i'm able to think about myself in a healthy light. i was prescribed klonopin for severe attacks and found after 4 weeks of cymbalta find no need for them. i am so grateful for this medicine!" | 3 |
birth control | "i have only been on yaz for 1 week now, though i already feel like it has done wonders. i suffer very bad with pms, so bad that i can make life changing decisions within a week of getting my period as well as hating life, not dealing with every day duties and having zero motivation. i am always active generally a happy, positive person though i found as i get older the worse my symptoms get. i have tried nuvaring and implanon both with bad side effects. with yaz i feel a calmness and feel i'm in control. i'm happy again and wake up motivated, so far the only side effect has been a little breast tenderness and nausea. i'm sure this will pass. i agree each pill is different and for different women, i would definitely recommend!" | 0 |
pain | "i came to urgent care with bilateral knee pain that was hurting so bad, i couldn't work. they diagnosed me with pfs then gave me an injection of toradol and i never felt a decrease in pain." | 4 |
birth control | "i would say i have been on loestrin for give or take 2 years now. it is amazing. before i was on fencom fe which gave me an intense appetite, weight gain and painful periods. i am so happy that my gyno switched me over to this pill and plan on taking it as long as i possibly can! no side effects at all. it is nice to not have to add on to the complaints in the conversation of periods anymore." | 0 |
acne | "have been using the cream for about a week, on my jawline/cheek where after several months of failed creams, face washes, i was recommended this cream by my gp.
admittedly it has left my skin v.dry and is getting flakey, but is also getting rid of the acne. be careful that you do wash your hands afterwards, and not to touch affected area after applying cream, as i have unwittingly the first 2/3 nights caused the cream to spread to areas where i have no acne, causing the skin to dry out.
am interested to see as others have commented before, as to whether or not the dryness eases up after my skin acclimatises to the cream. would definitely recommend intense moisturising on affected area." | 2 |
insomnia | "i have experienced insomnia since an automobile accident about 2 years ago. this medication helps me sleep better than any medicines normally prescribed for insomnia. i take 100 mg a night. only problem for me is that if i take it every night for more than a month, it loses it's effectiveness. so i have been alternating it with other sleep medicines to maintain it's effectiveness." | 8 |
birth control | "i had mirena placed in february 2012 at my 7 week check up following the birth of my daughter. i did have some side effects (fatigue, dizziness, cramps, spotting) the first 2 days after having mirena inserted but by day 3 i felt 100% better. 7 months later and i love it! i have not had a single period since insertion. during the week that my period is normally due i feel slightly bloated and more hungry then usual but it sure beats 10 - 12 days of heavy bleeding, severe cramps, nausea and vomiting. i'm leaving mirena in place until i am ready to become pregnant again, possibly in another year or so. after baby #2 is born i will definitely have mirena inserted again!" | 0 |
birth control | "i used to be on tri-sprintec, my doctor recently switched me to to tri-nessa and instantly i was in love with it. i didn't have my period at all, minor cramps and my acne is disappearing so quickly. i haven't had any mood swings either. thank you." | 0 |
birth control | "i been on it for almost two years i haven't gotten a period since i've been on it but now i'm getting a lot spotting for the past few weeks. i have no sex drive what so ever and i have gain 50 pounds. i have a lot of mood swings" | 0 |
depression | "started on 50mg now up to 100mg. the main side effect i am experiencing is tingling and numbness of the face, head and ears. the sensations vary location and intensity, usually peaking in the afternoon/evening 6-8 hours after ingestion. the overall effectiveness of the medication is unclear due to concurrent methamphetamine use, however i am feeling better than i was prior to commencing treatment." | 1 |
depression | "this has worked the best for me thus far. i have been on several several anti-depressants and by far this has been better with very little side effects. nausea has been the only downside at this point. i missed two days due to my pharmacy being closed and didn't have the "brain zaps" after missing. big plus in my book." | 1 |
birth control | "i had mirena inserted 10 months ago after the birth of my 2nd daughter and i love it. the insertion was easy, it felt like cramps. at first i was concerned because i bled for so long, but my doctor assured me it was just my body getting used to it. since then i haven't had a period at all. i don't even get spotting. also, i've been lucky and i haven't experienced any weight gain from it. i would recommend it to any woman as an easy form of birth control. it gives me freedom and puts my mind at ease, i never have to worry about whether i remembered to take my pill, if it's time to change my patch, or scheduling an appointment for my next shot." | 0 |
birth control | "when i first starting taking lo loestrin fe, it was the first birth control pill i had taken, so i was expecting to become a little moody (which had subsided after about two weeks), but besides that i was completely fine. the first month on the pill i had a little breakthrough bleeding (very little brown discharge-- only for a couple of days), and this too had subsided after the first month. ever since then i have had no period, no weight gain, no cramps, no breakthrough bleeding, no spotting, no nothing!" | 0 |
pain | "i was prescribed 10 mg ketorolac tablets following a kidney stone diagnosis 3 weeks ago. the medicine is very effective for my renal colic, causing acute pain to vanish within 5-10 minutes." | 4 |
pain | "just want to say i've been taking ultracet for about 8 years now. i have 3 herniated discs in my back. if it wasn't for ultracet, i don't know what i would have done. it helps me to get up and do my daily routine. it helps me when i want to workout. it helps me cope with the everyday pain. i recommend ultracet to anyone with pain. remember though - it's not meant for everyone. different people react differently to medications. so, ask your doctor if you can try it and see if it works for you. good luck." | 4 |
depression | "it is difficult to wean off this medication. i missed one dose and the next day was planning on picking up my prescription and i actually had to leave work early because i became so sick (after only one missed dose). vertigo, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting. i was on 90 mg, then went to 60 mg, then 30, 20, 15, and now 7.5 mg over the course of a month and i am still sick. vertigo is the worst. i am nauseous every day. " | 1 |
obesity | "i am a 57 year old woman, 5' 6" and weighed in @ 234.6 lbs. i started with the lower dose as recommended by my doctor on july 14, 2014 and it is now two-weeks later and i have lost 7 lbs. i have been steadily gaining weight over the past 20 years but in particular the past 7 years. this medication seems to be helping. i will admit that the very first day i questioned whether i could continue taking this because i was so drowsy i could barely function at work. however, each day got better and by the 4th day i did not feel any effects at all. i have now moved onto the stronger dosage. i have also not experienced the constipation that many have complained about here on this commentary. i am hoping for good results as time goes by." | 7 |
emergency contraception | "i took morning after pill 12 hours after unprotected sex. i felt so tired and sleepy and nauseous, my stomach hurts too. my period is due 21 of march 2017. my body had these weird chilling sensation so i won't take the morning after pill again. i rate like this because i don't know if it will work or not. i will update later as the days progress and hope i get my period" | 10 |
birth control | "i've been using sprintec for over a year now and i honestly don't have too many complaints. for the first month my breast was tender but it went away. my period comes exactly the same time and day of the month. i don't usually miss a pill but the few times i did i ended up getting pretty sick at night for around 6 hours, i would throw up and have stomach pains; obviously this could have been avoided. my sex drive has not decreased, if anything it increased. i didn't have any skin break out issues that i know were caused by sprintec, my face is usually clear with the seldom pimple or two. it's seems to be pretty effective in preventing pregnancy. i didn't experience any unusual mood swings or weight gain. overall i would recommend it." | 0 |
anxiety | "i started taking this medication during a particularly stressful period in my life and continued it for about a year. it got me through a divorce and kept me within my stress threshold. i stopped taking it when i started feeling like i was on stable ground and had little if any withdrawal symptoms. after about a year, another stressful situation came up with my little sister tried to kill herself and i was in my first semester back to college with a full course load, trying to be a single mom to the best of my ability at the same time. it definitely doesn't work as strongly as it did the first round, but it makes the stress level manageable. it feels like he rock sitting on my chest has been removed, and then i can think through things" | 3 |
birth control | "i was on yaz for years and absolutely adored it, but had to switch to the mini-pill when i found out estrogen pills could cause major medical issues with my tunnel-vision migraines. i have grown to truly enjoy this pill as well. i stopped getting my period after two months on the pill, and if it does show up, it usually only lasts a few days. i am naturally petite, but i didn't notice any weight gain that seemed usual. i do have to warn that the first month was very frustrating for me, seeing as i bled for three weeks, but this is also true for many other birth control pills!" | 0 |
obesity | "i am coming up to 1 year taking saxenda. i am down 40 lbs., started at 250lb, 210 today. i want to reach 180lb, which is my goal. the doctor wants me to wean myself off of the drug because i should have learned how to eat by now. the plan going forward is portion control on all meals, stay away from the bad foods and join a gym because i can lose the weight but now i have to build up the upper body. the saxenda taught me how to eat one plate of food instead of three or four but now i have to swim without the life jacket!
very best to everyone! :)" | 7 |
birth control | "i switched to this birth control after i needed to cut back my expenses. i have been taking it for about 2 years, and i have had no issues with it at all. my period is lighter and lasts only 3-4 days. i have no cramps, no bloating, etc. the only thing i notice about my period is the blood, which is a huge plus because i used to get cramps and feel crappy. i have had unprotected sex as well, and i did not become pregnant (twice). overall, i would definitely recommend this birth control." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i've taken it twice and it has worked both times! i had horrible cramps both times, but it is worth it. dont second guess it, if you think you need it buy it. it should work" | 10 |
anxiety | "saved my life and made my life managable. so far superior to numerous ssri's, ssni's, off label gabapentim. serax, than any of the 10 other anti depressants i tried. wasted 3 years of my life. may be addictive for addicts & alcohol abusers but if taken as prescribed i've had minimal side effects. i'm not dizzy, falling, etc." | 3 |
acne | "i took minocycline for 7-8 months and it worked awesome for me, clearing me up fast and had no side effects. i was relieved that i had finally found something to cure my acne which was very hurtful to my self confidence, but three weeks ago the breakouts came back so i went to the doctor and he upped the dose from 50mg to 100mg but it still hasn't had an effect. i wake with a new break out everyday, i would 110% recommend this medicine because it did wonders for me for a while, i just wish it would come back and work for me because i feel like i'm back at square 1." | 2 |
adhd | "i started this medication yesterday. 1st day was great, i felt alert and motivated. on the 2nd day, i could not focus very well, once i realized i can't focus i started getting stressed and then out of no where i felt great sadness come over me and cried for two hours. this medication clearly altered my emotional state. pros- lasts throughout the day, does suppress appetite for those of us looking to shed few pounds." | 9 |
depression | "i have been taking cymbalta for almost 2 years and i have never felt better. i don't remember having any side effects, what i did notice was that i wasn't crying anymore or screaming at my children for no reason. i am very impressed with this medication." | 1 |
adhd | "i am in grade 12 and i have been on concerta since grade 3. i have noticed i am underweight and i have trouble sleeping at night. but concerta has helped me focus in school, but i just wish it didn't come with some of the side effects." | 9 |
birth control | "i have had nexplanon for 7 months now and so far it's been great. biggest change has been the breakouts, i was never one to breakout and now i do, i always have at least one pimple but never more than 3. i had mild spotting a week after it was put in and no period since, however, i did get a real heavy period that was nothing but brown blood (old blood) but no big deal. overall, it's been good, i'll take a few zits over an unwanted pregnancy! i know everyone is different, i wish this worked for more women because it's so convenient to put it in and not worry. i would recommend everyone to try it at least and see how it goes." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on it for about 2 months now. i have had no side effects at all, not even spotting. i don't know if it's affecting my acne. i'm actually very happy with the pill in most ways except one. it makes me crave food! that is a big no no for me! i'm on a strict workout/dieting plan. trying to shave off those love handles before i hit the beaches. but how can it work if i'm always eating! but other than that i'm happy with it. apparently it affects your sex drive.. but i've had no such problems. sex is as regular and enjoyable for me as always. i've had no dryness or anything like that. so overall i say it's great for me minus the food issue. " | 0 |
insomnia | "so far i really like zolpidem er (generic form). i was having a lot of trouble falling asleep because my mind was always racing. my doctor prescribed 6.25mg at first and this did not really seem to help. he then suggested that i take two (to equal 12.5mg) and this did the trick. i try to make sure i'm done with dinner and any snacking by 7-8pm and i take this at 10pm, right as i"m getting into bed. this softly puts me to sleep within 20-30 minutes. i've read it should not disturb "sleep architecture". i gave an 8 because i still wake up about 3-4 am but i can fall back asleep." | 8 |
birth control | "i received my implant in december 2015. it's now july 2016 and i have hardly stopped bleeding. there were 2, maybe 3 instances where i didn't bleed, but it lasted maybe a week and then i started again. sometimes it's just spotting, but the majority of the time i feel like it's a full on cycle. i've also experienced weight gain (i was 170 when i got it and i'm now 207), and also it's hard to lose it. i'm constantly at the gym and eating right but i've maybe lost 2lbs. i've also experienced heightened anxiety and horrible mood swings. i wish this could have worked out. i like not having to take a pill, but i've made an appointment to have it removed. it may be right for some, but not for me." | 0 |
depression | "this medication was not for me. over the year that i was on it i gained 20 lbs and kept having to up the dosage. the side effects were horrible. if i was late taking a pill i would get a really funny feeling in my body." | 1 |
weight loss | "i started taking adipex 6/30 and it's now 7/4. my weight has not changed. i'm having side effects like chest pain, shortness of breath, extreme fatigue -no energy at all. i still pushed myself to workout and eat right. my weight at weight loss clinic was 228 but when i got on scale at public it said 232. because of pills serious side effects i have to stop taking pills. best of luck to you all." | 6 |
birth control | "i've read many saying they have had a hard time with nuvaring under 3 months then stopped. it takes 3 months for the body to adjust i was told. so i kept using it and by the 4th month no mood swings or side effects. it's been a year and a half now i've had no break outs, no unnatural mood changes, a lighter menstruation but my drive has had decreased some that could be not being as active (busy life). i've gain no weight related to the ring and seen no weight change the 1st year on it.
i too have a history of depression for those that have a issue with birth control due to it. but like i've mention the first 3 months will effect your mood it's up to you if long term is worth it." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have never been on any anxiety or depression medicine ever, but i have suffered severely, emotionally and financially in the last 3 years. everything came to a head about 2 months ago. i went to a psychiatrist for the 1st time yesterday and went on pristiq this morning. i guess it's too soon to officially review it but now i just have an overall sense of calm. maybe a little bit of fogginess, but i'm sure that will subside. i have a baby and a toddler, plus i babysit and i felt so much less irritable than i did before. i didn't have much of an appetite, so i hope weight loss will be an added benefit. wish me luck!" | 3 |
birth control | "i used alesse for a few months and had a lot of trouble with it. i was extremely moody, depressed and felt like a completely different person. even my mother noticed a huge change. i was crying all the time and overwhelmed. when i told my doctor he took me off alesse and started me on tri-cyclen lo. i noticed a change immediately and i am still using tri-cyclen. it's easy to blame mood swings and being upset on other parts of your life, but for me it was ongoing and i knew it wasnt normal for me. glad i got off of it when i did!" | 0 |
birth control | "my experience with this birth control was pretty good. i am 5'4 about 115 lbs- 120 lbs. never made me moody, never felt bloated. i felt pretty good on this pill. before this pill i never broke out!! my face was pretty clear. when i started this pill i noticed my right cheek started to break out. it was more of red bumps and a rash on my face. i noticed others having the same symptoms. my diet didn't change after this pill. i ate the same and exercised too. i will be returning to othro-tri cyclen until my face clears up and hopefully try something else." | 0 |
depression | "just finished starter pack of viibryd. this medicine was great from the very beginning. had a little gi upset at the start of 40mg. the best medicine i have taken for depression, it has given me a much better outlook on life. told my dr yesterday, thank you, thank you, thank you. viibryd is awesome." | 1 |
depression | "i have been on brintellix for 6 months. started on 10mg. initially like everyone else thought it was great with the exception of nausea. it also helped with the quality of my sleep. after about a month it plataued so i went up to 20 mg but it made me extremely tired so i went back down to 10 mg. 5 months into taking this ridiculously expensive drug i felt my personality is completely changing and not for the better. i became quick to anger, on the verge of tears, (not typical for me), with an explosive and unpredictable personality. if that was not enough i was also very tired all the time. the personality changes cost me my job and at home well, it hurt people that i love. going off of it i was in pain and tears for days..." | 1 |
anxiety | "started at 5mg twice a day. got dizzy about 20 mins after taking it but that didn't last long. after a week i just didn't feel it was helping, but i also was given gabapentin for pain which my doctor said would help with anxiety. afraid to take the two together so just stopped the buspar. i'm thinking i will try adding the buspar back in again and giving it a little bit longer. hoping for better." | 3 |
birth control | "i have 2 kids and had mirena inserted after 2nd child (frustrated with/idea of trying another pill for birth control due to nausea/vomiting). my doctor agreed mirena would be a good choice because i'd tried various pills, depot (causing me too many problems to name), lunelle (recalled and no longer available) and the patch. insertion was not very painful for me (not hardly as bad as the pain from menstrual cramps that i'd endured for 10 years). i bled moderately for months and considered removing it but didn't. bleeding has now eased/absent. approaching 5 years (4 months shy) i've noticed my hair shedding. almost positive it's due to some hormonal imbalance resulting from approaching expiration of this device. overall pleased because has more benefits. trying another one." | 0 |
acne | "i had gone through years, the most depressing and humiliating years because of having such bad acne with unbelievably oily skin, starting when i was in the fifth grade! by seventh grade, it covered my whole face, chest, back. i'd gone to the dermatologist and had been prescribed everything, from every antibiotic, to every topical solution, a vitamin a drink. finally, years later i finally found a doctor who gave me accutane. the only thing that cleared this all! i never had any bad reactions at all from it. this medicine saved my life really and my self esteem. thank god i for it, and the doctor who had prescribed it for me!" | 2 |
acne | "i am 18 have suffered with acne for a good 4-5 years. when i first got my period, my acne was the worst. i was so upset everyday i would cry. my dermatologist recommended solodyn and also yasemin (birth control). these both worked great!! i am not sure if the yasemin has quite the impact but solodyn definitely helped so much with my acne. the only con i would have to say that it is a bit pricey but it's worth it." | 2 |
birth control | "you will gain weight instantly on this pill. i've tried many bc pills and this is going in the trash. try loloestrin if your insurance covers it (mine doesn't which is why my dr. tried this one) it's amazing but there's no generic yet." | 0 |
depression | "in about 1 week i noticed drastic change. i was feeling much happy, less mood swings, and even my anxiety had lessened. i like this medication because it's natural and has almost no side effects. i highly recommend it." | 1 |
acne | "i have been using this particular cream since 2 months. acne is noticably reduced with all those peeling effect etc but then on the left cheeks especially region beside my left eye there have been many small blisters have come up. it seems to be spreading day by day. is this one of the side effects or is this usual with every user ? i have been using the cream continuously with out break .. please do respond if any of you have had same experiences and what did you do with it ..
thanks in advance" | 2 |
depression | "i was prescribed pristiq in february 2009. while at first pristiq seemed like an answer to my prayers in that i felt less anxious and less depressed, this past week i sank back into the deep depression. i'll be seeing a psychiatrist to re-evaluate my medication needs this week. while on pristiq i've experienced significant fatigue, intense chest pain and sexual dysfunction. " | 1 |
insomnia | "the thing i love most about ambien is that i can still wake up and function if i need to, and then fall back to sleep. i have three kids, and if one of them wants a glass of water in the middle of the night or falls out of bed, i'm perfectly functional to take care of them, even on ambien. i sleep great now, but everyone should try to wait until they get into the bed prior to taking the pill. fortunately, my worst ambien-induced amnesia stories are waking up and thinking "i wonder who did the dishes?"" | 8 |
insomnia | "i got this drug for my depression and anxiety. i'm taking 25mg in the night. it makes me sleepy in 30 to 90 minutes. i feel groogy in the morning. it makes me sleep good, dreams are vivid sometimes. bed thing is that groggy feeling during the next day. no weight gain yet. but i'm using it only for a month now." | 8 |
birth control | "made me very depressed when i was not at all when it was put in. i also found it very hard to gain weight. having it removed also made me very sick (dizziness, nausea ect). i would advise you never to get it put in." | 0 |
depression | "i have been on name brand pristiq for nearly a decade and doing great. depression, anger, sex drive, all were in check for a number of years. like many others i was forced to move to the generic by insurance. it took a few weeks but noticed i was shorter tempered, irritated, and lost all sexual drive to the point of being disinterested. requested going back to name-brand after two months of generic and immediately felt better. stress level is down and i can handle it without being irritated.
disappointing that insurance and big-pharma just need their profits instead of helping people.
cost on pristiq before detectable - $65
after deductible - $15.
generic - $15
pristiq after generic was available and ins won't cover the name brand -$311" | 1 |
pain | "i have synovitis/tenosynovitis , which is a severe, rare bacterial infection in my hand. i had three operations, almost lost my hand, and it was gutted like a perch. because of the types of antibiotics i had and still have to take no opioids worked at all. oxy, norco, percacet nothing. finally my pain doc came upon nucynta. i started out taking four 100mg fast acting and 400mg of the er. i'm now, after almost a year, down to 200mg er and 225 mg of fast acting. i can't say the er does anything at all but the regular was a home run. it's a weird high, can be hard to walk and talk, but stay in one place and be quiet. it really helps with the pain." | 4 |
birth control | "i'm 26 and had it inserted in nov last year. the procedure was not painful but afterwards i had some cramping, but nothing i couldn't deal with. the first 6 weeks i had constant spotting and swelling. it got to a point where i had to go and get a sonar done, to find out whether it has moved (i went for a few jogs afterwards). well it didn't move at all. my husband does not even realize that i have it in. but my weight has been my biggest issue. i gained weight and i have been exercising more and eating healthier and my weight does not decrease. whether it is the mirena or maybe something else, i cannot be sure. but it started after the mirena was inserted. my mood swings are so much better and i just decided to even exercise harder." | 0 |
birth control | "seriously how dare they sell this as something thats supposed almost stop your period. i understand they warn you it can be random but no, that is not what this is. i'm on my second year with this and have even had one check up to complain about my almost constant period. i was told to try ibuprofen and even given a script for birthcontrol pills (but really if i'm in birth control already why should i have to take the pills too? ) to help stop the endless spotting- which for me is more of constant gush> just enough to ruin my entire outfit but not enough to get my moneys worth for all the tampons and panty liners i keep having to use as a precaution. first six months was the only time this bar was worth the burden." | 0 |
obesity | "i've only been taking this med for 3 days so i cannot rate it adequately nor do i know if i have lost weight with this prescription since it has been so recent that i've started using. i don't feel much different from taking it, however, i have noticed quite constant dry mouth and a feeling in my throat/back of mouth almost as though i was eating and only partially swallowed something. i have had some fatigue, though i'm not sure if this is related.
the most important thing to know about this medication is that it is not a stimulant for your thyroid or metabolism, and will not 'burn" your fat. the purpose of this med is to reduce cravings and desire to snack. it will not help you lose weight by speeding any body process up." | 7 |
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