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pain | "i have horrible arthritis pain for many years...tried everything..i've been on vicodin (10mg) 4 a day for about 6 years..finally a pain clinic dr. gave me zohydro (40mg) 2 a day. i would say i am 80 percent pain free. overall quality of life has changed. no more ups and downs. i have to remind myself to take the second pill. thanks zohydro!" | 4 |
pain | "i get shots of this when i have a migraine. the shot hurts, but once the medicine kicks in, you feel a lot better. you probably wouldn't want to drive on it though." | 4 |
birth control | "so a year ago when i got this i saw a lot of bad reviews. one lady said she itched every time she would sweat. i thought she was over reacting. i sweat and get hives that look and feel like mosquito bites all over. i don't get my cycle any more but i cramp bad as he'll and that's the only reason i got it." | 0 |
depression | "had panic attacks and major depression. this medication changed my life for the better. been on this medication for almost a year. takes about 3 months to feel the full effect. if the dose is too strong you may feel worse. its trial and error." | 1 |
birth control | "i had implanon inserted in march, 2008 about 6 weeks after my son's birth.
- periods are very infrequent (i skip 3-6 months at a time)
- periods last 4-6 weeks (as opposed to my normal 4-6 days)
- weight gain (i weigh as much today as the day i walked into the hospital to deliver my son!)
- mood swings (i'm nearly as emotional as during pregnancy)
- dizziness (i get light headed/dizzy quite often).
i loved the convenience, but the side effects have become too much for me. i'm getting it removed this week." | 0 |
pain | "i had spinal fusion on 1 disc over 13 years ago. maybe i should have done the 3 as recommended by one of the 3 opinions because i've have had chronic pain ever since. still 3 cervical herniations and 3 lumbar. i was on vicodin and robaxin and the need increased over time i guess due to tolerance. i was miserable. i finally i gave up and decided to live with the pain. i didn't see a dr for 5 years. last yr i just couldn't do it anymore. i found the right dr.- i feel human again. 10 mg patches work ok with percocet but they don't work because butrans has something in it that counteracts narcotics). i do get joint pain in my arms (weird). may need to go to 20mg since percs don't work. on neurontin for nerve pain. gained 10lbs but eat less. ???" | 4 |
weight loss | "i started the meds on monday 2/1/15 and i have seen a significant changed in my hunger. my food intake for the past 2 days has been way less than the normal. i am following the diet plan my doctor gave me and have included an exercise plan. my only complaint is the dry mouth and lack of sleep. i've managed to get about 5-6 hours each night which has me feeling rested in the mornings. and yes i've lost 2 pounds!!!" | 6 |
birth control | "positives: no periods now, no upkeep, easy, cheaper.
negatives: i had a continuous period for about the first 8 months with basically no breaks.
ultimately, i would suggest this to a user if they are very patient and wont become frustrated from the almost constant period that many women seem to experience from the implant. i was about to get it removed but now that i've gotten past the constant period stage, it is wonderful. now there is little to no side effects and i no longer have periods." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "this medicine was fantastic - it allowed me to live my life without mood swings and i finally felt like a normal person. i was able to go about my daily routine without getting severely depressed or getting angry at people. unfortunately this medicine had a very bad side effect for me that made it so i could no longer take it - my private parts were constantly itchy. i went to doctors and they could not tell me anything because they were just as confused as i was, i did not have any infections or anything like that. i traced back the timeline and thought that this medicine was causing it so i decided to stop taking it and sure enough my itchiness went away. this is a great medication but if you have this side effect you are not alone!" | 5 |
insomnia | "after years of being a zombie i found a psychiatrist who prescribed it for me and i changed into a functioning person. i've never had a bad experience. i only take 5 mg a night, 10 if i wake up in the middle of the night. i never take more and about half the time 5 mg is enough." | 8 |
birth control | "well my experience with implanon i thought was going to be wonderful. the only thing wonderful is that i cant get pregnant. besides that i bleed for almost two weeks with blood lots and all but now i bleed regular with occasional spotting but my mood swings are ridiculous. i've gained some extra pounds and my eating habit has been the same. everyones body is different. for some people this is right -but not for me." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i've only been taking this for two weeks but i feel a major difference. i am normally super irritable and moody, i feel like this medication has helped me gain the self control to think before i speak. i also feel like it's relieved me of anxiety, when a situation happens i feel so chill. i also am no longer suffering from extreme depression fatigue, i never had energy to help out around the house and i am able to do dishes, laundry etc." | 5 |
anxiety | "i should start by letting you know that i was an addict of medicines (and having been through treatment, now enjoy 2 years and 9 months of sobriety) but i am also a sufferer of a wretched case of anxiety complete with full blown crippling panic attacks. which i have suffered from for many years, but upon completing treatment for my recreational use and now being honest with doctors it was very difficult for that reason to get one to prescribe something that would help my condition. when i found one that would i would have to have my wife allocate the xanax out to me but i will say it has helped and worked wonders. in moderation!!" | 3 |
emergency contraception | "for everyone freaking out. calm your nerves. i had unpototected sex with my boyfriend and he 100% ejaculated inside me. i started reading online about how it's possible but not likely to get pregnant while on or near your period and freaked myself out. so i went and bought plan b 52 hours later to be exact. i too was scared because i thought i might have taken it too late.i got my usual symptoms but my breast were really tender. to the point where i thought it didn't work. i was on my way to buy a pregnancy test because my period was 2 days late and in the past it only delayed it for a day. but bam! it started. turned back around and went home lol. never been so happy to see it. my advice would be not to stress. and just relax. it will come" | 10 |
depression | "i was only able to take it 4 days on day four i got very i'll started as uncontrollable depression then violent vomiting. i proceed with dr advice to go back to old medicines. i've been off it 2 days. i can't eat without severe stomach pain no matter what i eat." | 1 |
weight loss | "i started on belviq late april 2016. i told my physician that i wanted to seriously lose weight & wanted something safe with not a lot of side effects to help me jump start the weight coming off. he told me his patients that took belviq had had good success. he is not the type of dr. just to préscribe whatever u want. he does his research and i did mine.
today, is august 1st and i have lost 20 lbs. it's not a miracle pill, but belviq's main purpose is to make your brain make your body feel not hungry. i really have to work at planning out my meals. the only side effect i have noticed is that i am tired/sleepy. i sometimes have to drink a strong cup of coffee just to keep awake in the early evening when my husband comes from work." | 6 |
depression | "if you decide to take this med, or your doctor wants you to, ask for the xr version. it truly is 24 hours of pain relief, i take 100mg xr every night and the best part is that you get to wake up mostly pain free. the mild pain relief all day that can be enhanced easily with tylenol. i have tried muscle relaxers, creams, injections, opiates, and this is the only med to be side effect free and mixes well with over the counter pain meds well to manage. last thing is the mood elevation that accompanies the xr version, i actually stopped taking my anti-depressant. this works better than anything i have ever taken for my depression, though anxiety is not helped that much." | 1 |
depression | "female, 46yrs, depression for ~10yrs. i went on trintellix 10mg at the end of january and from the very first day, i've been dizzy and nauseous. yesterday, the nausea was at its worst. i also take vyvanse 50mg for add and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg for high blood pressure plus another bp med. shortly after going on trintellix, i started to develop bruising on my upper thighs as well as itching. i think as i scratch, i end up bruising and it looks awful. i contacted my doc and am still waiting for a reply. hopefully, i'll be taken off of it and will go back to cipralex and wellbutrin even though my libido has improved somewhat. at least i'm not crying at the drop of a dime as happens when i don't take any meds at all. good luck everyone!" | 1 |
birth control | "it's been a year since implant, and my periods are constant, for the last two month i've been bleeding non-stop. it is very effective birth control method since there are no sex involved anyway because of constant bleeding! i was hoping it would go away, but no such luck." | 0 |
depression | "this drug has changed my life. i wish it hadn't taken going through 7-8 medications and 2 years of feeling like a test subject, but i finally found the one! doctors tend to use ssris for the first line of defence against anxiety and depression (also insomnia). i tried lexapro, hydroxyzine, celexa, zoloft, effexor, wellbutrin, zoloft (again), and a variety of over the counter supplements. i also did yoga, crossfit, all the natural cures to mental instability. the ssris helped significantly but resulted in bad side effects such as sexual, feeling like a robot, and wearing off, over time. after a few melt downs, 3 doctors, and 2 years, i tried amitriptyline (a tricyclic antidepressant). now, i feel fantastic- happy, sleeping well, anxiety-free" | 1 |
insomnia | "be aware take this medication and immediately lay down !!!!!the first night i took this medication i was up apparently i don't remember !!!!so i was told, serving myself a shot ,eating, requested weird sexual favors,and was having conversations and answering myself,and had no memory of all these fun festivies the next day,lol,thanks ambien,lesson learned my boyfriend had a blast though!!!!!!!" | 8 |
insomnia | "i have been suffering with sleepless nights for over 8 years. nothing seemed to work. since i have been prescribed a small dosage of amitryptiline my sleep has very much improved. i fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. i actually look forward to going to bed now." | 8 |
birth control | "i had it for a year, i had never experienced migraines until i got this in, now i constantly have headache! i cannot wait to get this out! i would bleed every 6 weeks for 2 weeks at a time. no sex drive, moody and grumpy all the time. this is the worst form of contraceptive i have ever had. i will never recommend this to anyone." | 0 |
birth control | "i began taking this medicine for birth control. it was effective for that purpose but i kept having repeat yeast infections & bacterial vaginitis. i will most definitely stop this medicine when i'm done with this pack of pills. everyone's body is different though." | 0 |
birth control | "i started using the nuvaring right after my wedding about two months ago. i was looking for a better alternative than the pill. but since then, my moods have drastically changed. i feel like i'm always angry and i can't even stand my husband sometimes. my husband and friends tell me they've notice a huge change in my mood. i have very little tolerance and will go 0 to 100 real quick!! i'll cry over anything and i just can't stand myself sometimes. i have not gained any weight and it has not affected intercourse but it may cost me my relationship. definitely switching back to the pill. my friends are also on the ring and have no complaints...so it may depend." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on this birth control for one cycle. after reading some of the reviews on this type and similar birth controls i was a bit apprehensive to start. im giving this birth control a 9 out of 10 as i have not been on it long enough for a 10. so far i love this birth control! my side effects have been so minimal its like im not even on birth control! i have experienced mild headaches here and there and some nausea but other than that ive been feeling great! i got my period on cue on the third day of the inactive pills and i had no idea it was coming because i had zero pms! my period was very light and i barely had any cramping! i had unprotected sex the first month and obviously didn't get pregnant so i'm very pleased! highly recommend" | 0 |
weight loss | "i'm on week three and have lost 4 pounds so far. but unfortunately i'm going to stop taking the medicine because my blood pressure is increasing severely. i'm on blood pressure medicine already but its not working with me taking contrave." | 6 |
depression | "tried this after lexapro didn't work for me. started 50mg of zoloft and gradually got worse. really didn't enjoy this drug. decreased mood & irritability, increased suicidal thoughts, completely wiped out my appetite. felt much better after i stopped taking it (had taken it for 4 weeks)." | 1 |
birth control | "i have been on nuvaring for 5 months now. i have become very moody, tired, upset, angry, and the thought of sex disgusts me. now i hate the thought of sex most time which is very unusual for a 19 year old girl. we argue and fuss all the time. everyday after school i am just tired and want to come home and sleep. i randomly get nausea and cannot eat. i did not notice that the ring may be affecting me until i decided to look at other users reviews. on the other hand it is so easy to use, and my periods are very light, but despite all of this i am going off of it." | 0 |
birth control | "i am a 48 year old athlete with little body fat. i have not had a period or 4 years. recently my hair began thinning and sex has been very painful. my doc suggested that i have blood tests to determine whether or not i was in menopause. the tests showed that my estrogen was low, so he prescribed me aviane. this pill has been my miracle drug. my hair stopped falling out, sex is no longer painful, and i feel happy all the time. no issues except for very light spotting while taking the hormonal pills. i did call my doc to ask if this was normal, and he said that it was my body adjusting to the new hormone. i am very very satisfied with the outcome!" | 0 |
weight loss | "i started taking contrave on july 26. i have tried many diets. i have a very hard time sticking to any program very long, only to gain the weight back plus more! i felt effects with contrave the first day. the side effects i have had has been some nausea and lack of appetite, which i consider a good thing. it has helped me not to over eat, snack, or eat from being bored. i love to cook, and i have been able to do that for my family without over eating. lost 5 pounds in 7 days. i am excited and hoping i have found something that will finally work for me. will see my doctor in 4 weeks." | 6 |
depression | "tried most antidepressants, and i was ready to give up. i was tired of trying antidepressants, getting sick while i waited for the positives, only to find out it didn't really help. i've tried prozac, paxil (good but stopped working for me), zoloft (allergic to it), effexor, citalopram (worst of all). i don't know what made me ask my doctor for cymbalta, but i did. it started working the second day i took it! i have been slowly recovering from depression and getting my life back. i hope the same for the people who read this. never give up hope!" | 1 |
birth control | "i've been on lo loestrin fe for treatment of endometriosis and adenomyosis for going on 5 months, and i have to say that i am very happy with this pill. after the nightmare experience with my last pill, seasonique (severe depression, constant bleeding, upset stomach, zero libido) this pill is a godsend. the first month was, admittedly, rough (as it normally is when switching birth control pills). i had massive mood swings and 1 week of spotting. but since then it has been smooth sailing! the only issue i have is low libido. i'm guessing i'd probably have that problem with any hormonal pill, so i'm making the best of it. but lo loestrin fe helps keep me pain free and has the added bonus of no bleeding! a so far!" | 0 |
birth control | "i recently had my second mirena inserted. i had my first one for 6 years. i had a little bit of spotting for the last year or so, perhaps due to the hormones reducing. i had gained almost 60 pounds since my first insertion. but it was gradual and i never attributed it to the mirena. i recently went on a low carb diet...started exercising and voila, 40lbs lost in a 3 month period! i guess it wasn't the mirena after all. when i got my second one inserted i gained 5 lbs of water overnight and bloated something fierce. i began to worry, what if i start to gain again? well i gave it 2 weeks i'm down on the scale lower than ever! i'm a happy mirena user." | 0 |
birth control | "it was okay. i didn't get pregnant, though my sex drive was extremely low. i had break through bleeding almost the whole time, which didn't help the sex drive.
when i got off it, my husband said i seemed more happy and acted more my age (mid 20s). apparently it affected my mood greatly and i hadn't noticed.
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birth control | "i got it inserted in october 2014, no periods since. the only downfall is now would be the time of my second period and i have horrible acne! other than the acne no other side effects, i can deal with the acne if it's only once a month." | 0 |
birth control | "since june 2017! i was scared after reading these painful insertion stories, but the actual insertion didn't end up hurting. took two motrin 40 min before and it was just a slight pressure for ~2 min. i had some spotting that day and mild cramping, but felt fine. i started spotting about a week after insertion; for a few months i spotted for a week every other week. by september, i was back to regular light periods. i've had no side effects besides feeling slightly emotional around my period.
my biggest comment is to remember that everyone will have a different insertion experience depending on pain tolerance, obgyn, and your individual body. talk to an obgyn you trust and follow up if you're having excess pain or side effects. :)" | 0 |
acne | "i have gained about 6 or 7 pounds (i.e. half a stone or 3 kilos) in total. my reflection in the mirror is fine but my clothes have become too tight, i feel very uncomfortable in them and in fact, i feel uncomfortable in my own skin. somehow, i just feel inflated. the weight gain is really around the waist, the bottom and the thighs (and the bust, the one area i am not complaining about). i did a quick search on the internet and quick enough i found a number of forums discussing weight gain with spiro (in the exact same areas). weight is a sensitive issue for me because i did struggle a bit with it in my teens/early twenties." | 2 |
obesity | "i've been on contrave for several months now and i can't say i lost much if any weight. i feel different. my head always feels full and i am a bit nauseated. i don't think i will be continuing this beyond 3 months. thanks." | 7 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been taking neurontin 800 mg 4 times a day for several years. i can say it helped me in more ways than one. been underweight for most of my life, and over the years neurontin has helped me get an appetite back. now i am the right weight for my height. also, after 4 years addicted to suboxone and klonopin, i never would have been able to get clean without neurontin. overall i feel that neurontin has saved my life. i haven't attempted suicide since i started on it. but for severe bi-polar like i have, counseling really does help." | 5 |
birth control | "absolutely terrible birth control. i've been on this for 4 months and had nothing but problems. nonstop bleeding and vagina blood clots (6 in one day and largest the size of an egg). horrible pain like my right ovary was going to blow up inside of me. my boobs have swollen so much (2 cup sizes) and hurt. gained 15 pounds. have cravings and bad mood swings. i feel like this has too many hormones or too much released. i would highly recommend not getting this. constant problems and it's not worth it. i was on the depo shot for 5 years and had no problems but the nexplanon is terrible." | 0 |
acne | "oh my gosh. i've been using this since august and i thought my skin was truly hopeless. my skin is clear. when i was done with the three months, i still had cysts and i was crying all the time bc i missed my skin. my skin was never this bad, just comedonal acne and random pimples on my cheeks. while on epiduo, i experienced like 15 cysts on my cheeks and forehead and i was in pain. be patient even after the three months. i just started doxy but my skin has been clear for like 3 weeks and it's beautiful and glowing. thank you epiduo! you ruined my skin and saved it at the same time. it's so soft and i have really red scarring but it's apparently "so superficial." none of the scarring is deep." | 2 |
birth control | "i was taking natazia for about a year 1/2 or more. it wasn't until recently that my doctor's office stopped carrying this as a free sample. i was put on a different form of birth control that my insurance covers. i have been on this for a month and i noticed fairly noticeable slight differences in the two. i almost never had periods on natazia which i thought must be a bad thing. i also never had pms on natazia which was fortunate. now on this new birth control i feel like i am 18 again emotion-wise. my period was actually a normal period like i used to get when i was never even on birth control. i never even used tampons on natazia because it was so light. i had to go buy tampons for the first time in 6 months or more due to discontinuing natazia." | 0 |
weight loss | "i started takeing adipex in april of 2009 at 253 pounds. i have lost a total of 45 pounds. it works great, i have so much energy, i walk two miles everyday except for sunday. my doctor brags on me all the time about my success. i am going to keep losing until i lose 100 pounds. the pill really does work and i eat what i want, just small portions and no soda at all just water. good luck! hope it works for you." | 6 |
weight loss | "my experience is always abnormal from anyone. my bp goes down, i feel normal instead of fatigued, and i lose 10-15 lb per mo until they stop. it doesn't change my diet as i am not a big eater, and i always exercise. i just have a non-existent metabolism. i lose about 40 lb, and then gain it back w/o it. in va i took it for a year, first few months every day, then i took it every other day. it kept my weight at a normal range, and my bmi was great. i wish i could take it year round." | 6 |
insomnia | "my doctor recommended 5 mg to help with some insomnia. i couldn't stay asleep. it had the opposite effect of what it should have done. awoke feeling dizzy, nauseous and also had a headache for most of the next day. i couldn't go to work the next day from feeling so sick. definitely not for me." | 8 |
birth control | "i have had the nexplanon for almost 1 year. it is great! i had an awful time with birth control pills and couldn't remember to take them. the numbing shot for the insertion hurt and i was sore and bruised for a few days. i did have spotting for a few months and some moodiness. after a about 4 or 5 months, it stopped and i have no periods! i certainly recommend it and will probably get it again when it's time to remove it. like all medicine, it's not for everyone, but i like it the best of all birth control i've used." | 0 |
adhd | "i am a 36 year old african american female graduate student who is currently applying to med school, while working full-time in a hospital pharmacy. i had been on effexor 150mg daily for several years for depression. last march (2011), i was diagnosed with adhd by a lcsw with 30 years of experience in the field. initially, i was on concerta 36mg, but switched to the less expensive adderall xr 20mg daily. i find that my concentration is much better, but i have lost 30 lbs. & have a decreased libido. after taking adderall xr 20mg for only 3 months, i saw significant improvements in my mcat score (8th mcat attempt)! this year, i am will definitely obtain a competitive score & finally secure my spot in med school. thanks adderall xr!" | 9 |
acne | "my close friend's very healthy 12 year old daughter was on solodyn for what i would consider mild to moderate acne. a few weeks ago she started having significant stomach pain. they thought it was lactose intolerance, then maybe gluten intolerance. the pain worsened. then she became severely constipated. the doctors did all types of gi testing. she began vomiting uncontrollably for days on end. only upon going to the er did they find after some blood work specifically checking for liver problems, that she had elevated enzymes. scans showed liver enlargement. they took her off of the solodyn. a few days later her liver is showing improvement and she can eat a bit. official diagnosis was drug induced liver damage from the solodyn." | 2 |
birth control | "right now i am currently on my second pack. my nurse recommend this. i'm a beginner, i'm still nervous about this though. a little bit of history, i had terrible irregular period, and i'm sexually active. after the first pack, my period came and gone exact when it should be (which is the last 7 days). my mild acne seem to be slowly cleaning up. plus side is it helps my partner and i saving money from buy boxes of condoms. i saw quite a few reviews about breast growing, that hasn't happened to me but i'm hoping maybe later on. side effects are just cramps and i noticed that i get drunk a lot easier and faster than normally would. i would give it a 10 but i'm only on my 2nd pack so not so sure yet. however ladies, everyone is different. but it doesn't hurt to try out." | 0 |
obesity | "i joined weight loss program and i take this medication 1 pill at 6am and 1 pill at 11am. it really suppresses my appetite well. i weight in every wednesday and my weight loss for the month of may totals 26.4lbs
week#1 10.2lbs - no exercise
week#2 4.2lbs- no exercise
week#3 7.2lbs- 2 days of exercise
week#4 4.8lbs - 4 days of exercise
overall the medication works well with a high protein diet and minimal exercise." | 7 |
weight loss | "i have been on belviq for almost a month. i am down 20lbs. i am 5'10 36yr old mother of two, starting weight 265. now at 245!! i also had to take a week off of pills because i couldn't afford to get refill after the free trial.
i can not say enough positive things about this medication. i have barely any appetite, and when i do eat it's about a quarter of the serving size. i haven't had any side effects, and am exited to continue this weight loss journey.
my goal is to get down to 170lbs, and as long as this medication continues to curb my appetite this much, i know i'll be able to reach my goal.
i would say without hesitation that belviq is a non surgical equivalent to gastric bypass surgery!" | 6 |
emergency contraception | "the reasons am did a review on this is because of the comfort i got from reading other reviews in my moment of panic, in hopes that mine will comfort another. took ella after a few hours after unprotected sex (bad idea) and i was a few weeks from my next period. my cycle was fairly consistent and you could only imagine the sheer panic of missing my period for 5 days. relief only came the next morning when my period resume.i was panicked because this was the longest i had gone without my period and i had no symptoms associated with taking ella so i assumed it didn't work.all i will advice is be patient, not only does ella work, but there were very few symptoms. very effective, definitely recommend it." | 10 |
birth control | "i have been taking this pill for almost a year, probably by far the worst birth control i've ever taken (side effects wise). this pill makes you bleed and spot all the time. i take it at the exact time every single day and yet somehow my period will start like 2 weeks before i'm supposed to get it and it will last for like a week of just pure spotting. this is verrrrrry annoying and inconvenient for a woman with a boyfriend. you never know if one day you're just going to start bleeding or not. periods are just as bad as before i was on the pill, cramps, bloating, and heaviness of bleeding varies. i also have almost a non existent sex drive which sucks. also i have been having stomach issues on and off since i've been taking this." | 0 |
pain | "if the purpose the taking gabapentin is to hurl you into a state of psychosis then it gets a ten because this is a very real side effect of this drug. the pfizer company does not want you to know that it can and has caused many people to go into a psychotic state. not for a day mind you but for as yet an indeterminate amount of time.they put on the warning do not abruptly stop this medication, but they don't tell you why. " | 4 |
adhd | "vyvanse has changed my life, for the better. it gives me the motivation and confidence i need to complete tasks that otherwise would be daunting and unappealing. talk to your doctor first to make sure you actually would benefit from it. the only down side is how expensive it can get if you're not covered." | 9 |
emergency contraception | "i had sex on the day of my ovulation. i took a plan b as instructed, no later then 8 hours. i am now 5weeks pregnant. i have done some research and i found that if you are ovulating it will only delay it. so the next three days the sperm can still get to the egg. i'm happy but i'm fortunate to be in a good place... just be careful out there!" | 10 |
adhd | "my doctor gave me a 30 day trial of strattera with incrementing doses each week. it started with 10mg and the last week was 60mg. i didn't really notice a positive difference with any dosage but i did have an extremely detailed and horrific dream the first two nights but after that my sleeping was normal. as far as side effects other than the two night terrors i was slightly constipated. it took a lot more effort to make myself do #2. i'm currently on adderall xr and it seems to do the trick." | 9 |
anxiety | "cymbalta is from the devil evil, evil drug. trying to stop it is hell on earth. severe anxiety and emotional pain.
horrible dreams. i am an absolute wreck. didn't take it for three days and was in extreme trouble. they don't make the dose low enough so you can get off it. lowest is 30mg. load of garbage." | 3 |
acne | "my doctor prescribed doxy for and put me on 100mg twice a day for 4 months. so far its 2 months and already there is very big improvement in that am confident with my face and every one is commenting on how flawless my skin is. " | 2 |
pain | "i suffer with fibromyalgia mostly in my upper back and both sides of my neck. flector patches are incredible! i had been receiving pain shots for years to relieve the muscle pain that in turn caused me to have migraine/tension headaches more than 15 days per month. the major problem is that insurance does not cover these patches and i have drained my dr. of all of their samples. i highly recommend them if you can afford them!" | 4 |
obesity | "for anyone experiencing nausea and upset stomach, i went through the same thing for the first 2 weeks, which made me almost give up on it. i asked my doctor for a script for an anti-nausea, and i started taking that(zofran), with a pepto bismol tablet immediately before i gave the injection, it did the trick and i was able to continue on with increasing my dose. i did have to take a zofran and pepto bismol for about a week before i was fine without it. however, i've lost 15 pounds in about. month, but for the past month i haven't lost anything, nor gained. has anyone gotten over the platteau? i've been on it for 2 months" | 7 |
birth control | "i've been using lutera for a bout a month now and i hate it! my acne is so bad
on this brand. although it does protect against pregnancy which is good. i haven't gotten a period yet. just a little bit of spotting. when i 1st started taking lutera i got real bad body aches... and i feel very moody... will be talking to my doctor about switching back to aubra" | 0 |
weight loss | "i have been taking qsymia for 6 months now...on the highest dose at this point. i have been taking it exactly how it is supposed to be taken per my doctor. i have physical limitations (bad knees) that keep me from being able to exercise much. walking is about all i am able to do. i did not change my diet radically, the qsymia changed it for me making me want to eat healthier because the crap food had negative effects on me and/or tasted like crap. becoming soda-free was the best thing that ever happened to me. to date i have lost 83 pounds and have 57 more to go and know i will lose it with the help of this. would i recommend this to people? absolutely!! is it worth the tingling in the feet? the dry mouth? yes!" | 6 |
birth control | "i take mine every day around the same time but sometimes it's hard to get it right on the dot. i definitley get very emotional and in my first 3 months had basically constant spotting but now since then i haven't gotten spotting or period bleeding and it's been about 4 months, it practically eliminated my period completely besides some symptoms like bloating. i would recommend it if you willing to stick out the first month or two while your bodies adjusting" | 0 |
anxiety | "buspar has worked great on my mild to moderate anxiety. i take it in combination with ativan (as needed), but generally find i do not need the ativan more than a couple times a month. buspar has worked very well for me and has the great advantage of not being habit forming, so i feel safe taking it on the long term.
that being said, it takes about 3 weeks to kick in fully. it also makes me dizzy if i take it differently than normal (with food as opposed to without, vice versa). it would also not be a good choice for someone with moderate to severe anxiety, as it is not a very strong drug. i take it in combination with a good diet and exercise, but doubt it would work as well without them." | 3 |
bipolar disorde | "for bipolar 1 lamictal has worked wonders for me. i did have to watch my moods because with all mental health medicines it can make side effect better or worse and it did enduce me into a state of depression. other than that i have been on it for 9 months and has been doing good so far." | 5 |
pain | "i am a helicopter pilot for the us army and i have chronic upper back pain. i am on the 200mg ultram and it is a life savor. it still allows me to fly and controls the pain. my only issues with this drug is it tends to make me itch and i can't take it before bed or i will be awake all night. i have been taking it as needed for the past 6 months." | 4 |
birth control | "i recently switched from loestrin to zovia. loestrin make me cramp really bad when i spotted. and i took them everyday at the same time. i also would spot for about a week. when i started taking zovia which has been for a month and a half it made nauseous and had/have tenderness of the breast. nausea went away and my skin cleared up but i am still experiencing tenderness of the breast.. they hurt really bad and my nipples are sore. my breast have also enlarged to a cup size. i don't know if this will be for only a short time or will i continue having this soreness. but overall i like it minus my breast being sore and huge!!" | 0 |
anxiety | "i had a health issue that printed severe anxiety 2 plus years ago. i tried a couple of ssri's. they made me feel worse. this is the only medication that helps me to feel normal. also battled insomnia for 15 years and took nothing for it. now with klonopin i sleep. i also have a fear of medication /building up tolerance but physical impact of stress i have been told is worse for my mind and body. the life saving plus no side effect profile of this medicine is amazing. i just hope i can continue to take it long term because without it i would be in far worse shape. thank you for all the rave reviews nice to know i am not alone in my love for this medicine. and this is from a medication averse, workout everyday, eat right person." | 3 |
birth control | "i first started birth control around 2004, age 22. i tried the pill, and all it did was make me spot and have periods that lasted for weeks- so i stopped using it. then i tried the nuvaring- that worked for about 3 months then the spotting started again. i then had no birth control until august of 2010. i wasn't sexually active- so didn't worry about it. i had been told when i first tried to get the iud in 2004 that you can't have one unless you've had at least one child, so i gave up. it was either between mirena or paragard-since i have heavy menstrual cycles and cramps and pms, i chose the mirena. i had the first one in august of 2010 and my second one in september of 2015. i have had no bad experience with it- my periods are light" | 0 |
birth control | "i was on this for almost 4 years. it worked great, my periods were really heavy and i had a lot of cramping but when i started taking this i had little to no period and no cramping. but this past year i've realized it has made me very moody. it and some other factors broke up my engagement because i was so moody and just a nightmare to be around sometimes. it made me bipolar. i stopped taking it a month ago and my boyfriend says he can notice a difference in my mood. now i'm back to heavy periods and lots of cramping. it feels like i have to choose between my relationship and my bc. my insurance paid for some of this, but i still had to pay $50 a month. but i would call my dr and they would give me a discount card and samples." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on trinessa for years as the generic to orthotricyclin. it was free compared to the expensive version. i have not noticed issues with this pill at all, at least not that are very noticeable. i think the mood swings and emotional distress others are mentioning would happen with or without any bcp because of pms. my skin breaks out only the week before my cycle starts, but nothing crazy. i don't have breast tenderness, cramps or discomfort either. the periods are light and painless as well. i do notice the bloat like clockwork a week prior to the period, but it is what it is. i have not gotten pregnant while on the pill though my guy and i are highly fertile, so it's obviously working. overall i'm happy with it." | 0 |
weight loss | "so far i am really liking this medication. i am only on the second refill of q and i have already lost 16 lbs. the only real side effects i am having are tingling of the hands and feet from time to time and if i happen to wake up at night i have a harder time falling asleep. thats never been problem before. ive always been great with sleep. i love that im not always hungry and needing to eat. i get full so quick and hardly eat." | 6 |
birth control | "i've been in this bc since late aug. i sadly had to have with a medical abortion 4 1/2 months in due to health problems. i started another bc 7 days after my procedure, but i wanted to switch back to my old bc (lo lo) when i finished the 1st pack of the other bc. i've had periods and the only bc related side affect has been tender breasts, which has only started recently. i was nervous i may be pregnant again (i am still recovering from the damage and severe weight loss caused by the pregnancy), but she reassured me it is normal to not have periods. she said during the procedure, they scraped my uterus lining clean, so i started with no lining & the bc didn't have to break anything down. i have been emotional, but i'm happy w/ the progress" | 0 |
pain | "i have chronic pain and have tried everything and this works best. roxicodone is a great "break through" medicine. i take 8, 30mg pills a day as needed. i also take 3 80mg pills of oxycontin 3x a day for constant pain control. this is a very large amount but after years it is needed. " | 4 |
birth control | "i am still trying to find the right birth control for me but this is not it. i was an emotional wreck, constantly crying, fighting with my boy friend and had no energy whatsoever. only pro is it made my bleeding become normal again, also had zero sex drive and my breasts did not grow like all other pills have made them." | 0 |
anxiety | "took my first pill after going to the urgent care for anxiety due to stomach issues. i took the first pill that night it kinda helped me sleep. awoke the next day around 1pm started to get an uncomfortable feeling. felt super anxious, jittery, cold feet, sweaty palms, tingling sensation in hands and feet. warm sensation in chest. felt as if all my nerves in my stomach was in a knot. the more i took the worse it got. stop taking med 3 days after started and slowly begin to feel like myself at 24-48 hours. worst feeling ever" | 3 |
anxiety | "i have been on pristiq for 11 days after switching from paxil 12.5 cr. i feel like i've been on a roller coaster ride. agitation, shaky, anxiety and emotional. the nausea and headaches are gone now but i'm thinking this is not the right medicine for me. i will give it 14 days and if there is no improvement i will get off them. not sure what i'll try next. the doctor thinks wellbutrin. " | 3 |
birth control | "i got the paragard put in today and i have never felt such bad pain in my entire life. i would consider myself to have quite a high pain tolerance, and i almost passed out while the doctor was measuring my cervix. all of the color drained out of my face and everything became sparkley. the doctor and her assistant were very helpful and walked me through the whole process, but nothing could prepare me for the pinching cramping pain. i am spotting just a little, and the cramps are still doing pretty bad. ibuprofen wouldn't cut it for me so i had to take something a bit stronger with a glass of wine and a heating pad, but other than that the cramping is definitely a lot better than it was 5 hours ago." | 0 |
anxiety | "i had on n off again panic attacks for weeks thinking i was dying and was at the er every week...i have been on this for 4 days now and first day i was full of energy and day 2 was ok had a lil panic attack and 3 i slept alot and today was a great day all day a little anxious tonight but i can already start feeling a difference.. gonna stick with it cause i know if it is working this good ill be back to myself again soon" | 3 |
birth control | "i started taking yaz two months into my marriage, and i’m on my third month now. although i was completely fine the first two months, i’m on day 7 of the third pack and my mood swings this month have been horrible. i’m crying about every little thing. i even think i’m crazy during my mood swings. i tried on a pair of pants today that did not fit, although my food intake hasn’t changed. also, after reading other people’s reviews i realized that i’ve gotten dark blue veins all over my legs recently, i just never linked them to the pills. i don’t know how much longer i’ll be on yaz to be honest, but this probably will be my last month." | 0 |
depression | "i've been on zoloft for about two weeks now and i've noticed a considerable difference in my demeanor. the very first day i took it, it upset my stomach severely. i was so nauseous and had intestinal issues...yikes. but the next day i felt great. my doctor recommended i take a half pill for the first few days. i have had some relationship issues and work issues and i suffer from anxiety and depression. i have obsessive, negative thoughts about my relationship and it was seriously impacting it. i was fighting with my partner everyday because i couldn't stop thinking about our problems. since i've taken the medicine, we had one fight. i do sleep a ton though i seem to be shaking that off a little. i feel like so far so good." | 1 |
birth control | "i've had skyla since september 30, 2016. the insertion process was quick and very painful for me. i almost blacked out. my period came around the same time each month, normally lasts a week. which was dreadful because without birth control i'm only on for 3 days and it's light lol. but here's why i am getting it removed next thursday; these early labor contraction like cramps are horrible! the pain is so bad it makes me feel like i'm about to throw up. i get the cramps every month for a week before my period, and i cry (actual tears) every time. it literally puts me in ball. heating pad and pain medicine works somewhat. skyla did it's job at preventing pregnancy, but the side effects just aren't worth it. i stayed on as long i could." | 0 |
depression | "(female, 23) the side effects are awful, but go away. i experienced nausea and insomnia, weight gain, libido death, and difficulty achieving orgasm. the nausea and insomnia went away in 1.5-2 weeks, but the nausea almost made me stop taking the medication. glad i didn't though! all side effects were gone by week 8. be patient! this medication has worked wonders. i feel motivated and excited about my future, and i don't run away from my problems. as a side note, i may have experienced weight gain because i was not eating regularly before i began taking it. the weight gain wasn't drastic though, i just look healthy and i've lost my sallow complexion. overall, the adjustment period can be brutal but it is well worth it. good luck!" | 1 |
bipolar disorde | "i really noticed a negative difference when comparing the xr version to the regular seroquel. it took longer to kick in and made me so drowsy at work that i felt like i was drunk. i think i was taking 100-200 mg. when i went back to regular seroquel, 100-200 mg put me to sleep fast and made a difference in stabilizing my mood without me feeling too drowsy to function the next day." | 5 |
insomnia | "trazodone is a complicated drug. it works for some, but for others there are a myriad of side effects. for me, and my insomnia, it worked for a week or two. then, it became ineffective, even though i doubled the dose from 50 to 100 mg. if you suffer from depression, check your nortriptyline level if you are on pamelor or a generic version. pamelor is still an effective tricyclic anti-depressant that is used to also treat sleeplessness or insomnia. yes, it also has some side effects, but its major one is that it makes you tired, which is why it is usually prescribed at bedtime. my spouse has tried trazodone and found it to be very effective, even for a longer period of time. one medication does not work for all people." | 8 |
bipolar disorde | "i was on so many medicines, hoping from doctor to doctor until i found a neuropsychiatrist who took me off all that gunk and had me try lamictal. while i am not cured, i most certainly am far more functional with my highs and lows being far less extreme. i also take prozac to make sure that lamictal alone won't make me hypomanic. i become that way if on lamictal alone. i have been on these two medicines for many years. this is the first time ever anything has worked, worked reasonably well and this long!" | 5 |
emergency contraception | "i'm writing this because i haven't seen many reviews after the first cycle. my fiance and i had sex the day i ovulated and the condom slipped off without us knowing till it was too late. i waited about 24 hours because i didn't want the side effects to ruin the weekend, and it says you have up to 72 hours to take it. (although the sooner the better it says) i took it at night with food and didn't have any side effects until about 4 days later. i had about 2 weeks of bad pms symptoms and fatigue, then i got a very heavy period. i am also over the weight limit at 175. about 23 days after that period started, i started spotting brown blood and have been doing that for almost a week and now the flow is heavier like a real period. it works." | 10 |
birth control | "i was on reclipsen for years. for me, i did make my periods lighter, and helped with severe cramps, and cleared my acne, boobs bigger. on the downside, i put on about 10 lbs, that i could not get rid of. i felt bloated all the time. i quit gluten, i quite carbs, my sisters thought i had an eating disorder. i had chronic yeast infections too. i finally went off it, and the weight fell off. at first i attributed it to the fact i was walking more. but then i went back on 3 packs ago, and back up 8lbs. i'm still still as active (per fitbit). it's back to constantly feeling fat and bloated. none of my clothes fit, my sleep is always interrupted. i'm hot/cold/hot cold." | 0 |
anxiety | "doctor put me on pristiq for anxiety.took 3 weeks to get use to it.horrible side effects.excessive sweating, drowsiness(so i took it right before bed), headaches,sometimes felt like i was getting shocked in the brain, i was hungry all the time.after taking this medication for 4 months i was still experiencing drowsiness and all those other side effects listed above. but my anxiety was gone. i stopped taking pristiq due to insurance problems.i had to quit cold turkey.it was the worst 3 days ever.i felt like i drank a bottle of tequila the night before. my withdrawal symptoms felt like a hangover. extremely tired, headache that wouldn't go away, severely dehydrated, stomach pains, feeling weak and like a noodle, emotional, dizzy spells.etc" | 3 |
anxiety | "* reminder, everyone's experience is different and you won't know how this medication works for you until you try it.*
i'm 18 and used to suffer from severe social and general anxiety, and mild depression. i've had a bad past with antidepressants but i decided to try paxil (20mg) because i was desperate. my anxiety is 95% gone, i'm wanting to be more social, and i'm happy all of the time! i don't worry anymore and it's amazing. there are some side effects (which were terrible the first week but reduced with time); headaches, reduced libido, tiredness, smaller apetite {i'm thankful for this one}, and insomnia.
paxil works amazing for my anxiety and i'm so happy i tried it. i'm making new friends and i think i'll secure a job soon :)." | 3 |
birth control | "i've been on the patch for 3 weeks and so far, my breasts have gotten much bigger. they are very tender though, and i have also gained weight. i really thought i was pregnant because i can't stop eating and seem to have all the signs of pregnancy. but all my tests are negative. after reading reviews i guess my side affects are common. i can't decide if i want to get off of it because of the weight in gaining though. my boyfriend even said i looked pregnant!" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i have only been on lamictal for a few months now. i am able to attend class again function at work and this is the first time in 3 years i've home without some form of severe beak." | 5 |
birth control | "i enjoyed being on yaz very much. i had to switch to a different pill because it's not covered under my insurance. the only side effects i really ever noticed were an increased sex drive, increase in breast size, decrease in appetite, mild reoccurring yeast infections (i've tested positive for track/yeast infections a few times but with little to no pain).
overall, i was extremely happy with yaz and i'm upset that i have to start a different pill." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i was recommended this pill by the pharmacy as a more effective pill. i took it 24 hours after unprotected intercourse with my husband and have found i am pregnant. completely unreliable pill! in the past (7 years ago) i used the other common brand and worked fine.
to say we are gutted and shocked is an understatement." | 10 |
birth control | "the mirena works great for most people. i am not one of them. my hair came out in clumps in the shower. i had the mirena for 2 years and gained 15lbs. i've never had an issue with weight and always have had a very fast metabolism. i figured my metabolism was slowing down (mid-twenties), and that i would need to eat better and exercise. i got my mirena removed exactly one week ago and have lost 6lbs and have changed absolutely nothing! all the weight i gained with mirena seemed to go to my stomach. i looked 3-4 months pregnant everyday. my depression got worse. i was so out of energy everyday. i was itching my skin off everyday - pretty sure i had a combo of hives and eczema. feeling better, skin's clearing and weight's down." | 0 |
birth control | "i took gianvi for 3 months, and i loved it. i lost weight (about 10lbs) even though i was eating the a lot of fast food and crap, my mood improved, i felt more motivated, and dispite having some spotting a couple of days before starting my period it did make my periods lighter and shorter with virtually no cramps. after three months my insurance switched me to loryna which has been a nightmare. i've been on that for a month and had such horrible nausea constantly and was sick to the point of throwing up on several occasions and even threw my pill up once and had to take plan b! it was a dreadful experience and i'm going back on gianvi today. couldn't be happier! give gianvi a try it's been awesome for me." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on jolessa for 4 years and am quite pleased with it. i chose to go on birth control because i used to get really bad cramps and have heavy bleeding. the reason it doesn't a get 10 star review from me is because the first month of adjusting to it was awful for me. i had horrible cramps and pretty much nonstop bleeding. but 4 years removed from the situation, i would say it was worth it. i did not experience weight gain and it's so nice to have control over my body. now my periods are predictable and the cramps aren't as bad." | 0 |
depression | "great medication. prescribed after job loss and bad breakup. after laying on the cohch for two months socially isolated, i gabe it a try and it certainly has helped me see the brighter side of things and begin to find new motivation in life." | 1 |
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