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depression | "primary care doctor started me on effexor xr 75, increased to 150 after 1 month. i was still very depressed and went to a psychitrist, crying at the first visit. she said it was melancholic and immediately doubled the dose to 300/day. it worked very well at the high dose, which i took for 4 years. it was more effective and continued to be the whole 4 years. best of all i had tried (paxil, celexa, lexapro, wellbutrin). i seemed to be in remission, we began tapering down. went to 150 for 1 month, then 75 for 1 month then stopped. i got the foggy feeling and "brain zaps" but a temporary increase in my klonopin dose for a week and i felt fine. i should mention i went through alcohol and opiate withdrawal before, so this seemed not that bad." | 1 |
birth control | "i have been on this pill for about a year now and i love it! although i notice i gained a little weight, i still enjoy 8 months out of the year with no period and i love it!" | 0 |
weight loss | "i have been taking a combination of the two ingredient drugs in qysimia for 69 days (to be exact). started at 336.4. am now at 307.6 and steadily declining! have faithfully and completely changed my diet. i use myfitnesspal daily. i cut out breads, my love, about 90% and most sugars, and i attribute that ability to do so to the medicine. it helped cut the cravings so now i can't even fathom eating any. i tried drinking a soda the other day and it tasted like carbonated metal water. yuck! only side effect i have is dry mouth so i keep a steady supply of life savers around and pack water like a camel in the sahara desert! the first few weeks were tough though. some face tingling. difficulty sleeping. lots of urination. don't give up!" | 6 |
birth control | "i chose to change from yaz to nexplanon, because i wanted something new and easy. i had normal cycles until i started the implant. i bled for 30 days then stop for about a week. my ovaries hurt, my breasts hurt, i have gained about 15 pounds in 2 months, constant headaches and absolutely no sex drive, even cuddling and knowing what he wants next is dreadful. do not get it. i want this out. obviously it does its job with no babies because you bleed to often." | 0 |
acne | "i used tetracycline hydrochloride ointment together with betamethasone valerate for the terrible breakout i experienced last year (based on doctor's prescription). i must say that the combination worked well for my acne except that my face became very fair, almost white ( i am black by the way) and the acne scars became very conspicuous. i was advised to stop the treatment by my doctor. my face returned back to normal after a while and the scar disappeared almost completely. unfortunately the breakout is back and i am planning to go back to this treatment as every other regime isn't giving the desired result." | 2 |
depression | "like everyone else out there, for 15 years i have been on and off anti-depressants, been on almost everyone of them. been on cymbalta 90 with trazadone and xanax. back in may stopped all medicines (surgery complications), except xanax. severely depressed since then; constant mood swings from being happy one minute then becoming impatient and finally agitated and some rage, almost bi-polar like. condition got to a point where anxiety/panic attacks would leave me in mental break-down symptoms in crowded places (heart pounding, sweating, etc..) and then typical breakdowns involving sadness and suicide. i thought these symptoms were a side effect from neurontin. met with psychiatrist, on pristiq er, abilify and trazodone and woke up feeling great!" | 1 |
acne | "this is my second time using the benzamycin gel. i would have to say that while it worked great when used properly, it did not get rid of my acne for good. it took about a month to start to see real results. the results lasted for about 1-2 months after i stopped taking the medication. sadly my acne slowly started returning. i am now waiting to see a dermatologist to start accutane." | 2 |
depression | "my doctor threw every anti depressant medication my way they all made my depression worse to the point i had suicidal thoughts and tendencies. my mother had it with the drs changing my dose and meds so finally she gave me some of her own prescribed xanax. she gave me a .25 when i had my bad day about 7 days out of the month now as needed. i also have nervous habits, anxiety. when she started giving me the xanax i was 17. before i would cry hysterically for hours on end. as soon as i tried xanax it all went away. no more mood swings my depression went way down only having a few issues a month when i was untreated. i am now 28 and i use it maybe 4-6 times a year and i use oils the others. i highly recommend not using it continuously." | 1 |
acne | "i have had acne since i was 9, i am now 19. i've literally tried every acne treatment out there. i had severe breakouts around the nose and t area. i used to be on duac, an antibiotic and differin then i just dropped down to duac because i didn't like the other two. the duac worked better then any other treatment that i tried so i thought that was the best it was going to get. but i switched dermatologist just because my doctor was booked. the new one put me on atralin at night and duac in the morning. my skin started clearing up immediately. i've been using it for 3 months now and the only time my skin broke out is when i skipped 2 weeks on using it. it is pricey but ask your doctor about the discount card." | 2 |
anxiety | "waking up with negative thoughts and anxiety mostly in the morning, most of my life. due to major problems at work, dr gave me zoloft and the like--- all were horrid. finally heard about paxil, got on it, and the days all became sunny, with birds singing outside, even in winter. was on it (20mg i think) for more than 8 years. the only downside was major loss of sexual interest. perhaps the dose was too high. easily weaned off of it 2 years ago, over 1 month, without problems, except that the anxieties are back. at age 70, i may go back on it." | 3 |
anxiety | "prescribed buspar for anxiety and panic disorder. this medicine seems to be a much better option for me than the ssri drugs. the side effects experienced are dizziness, tingling in the fingertips, vivid dreams and the occasional stomach ache. been taking 5mg, 5 times a day. i do also compliment the medicine with the occasional 0.25mg xanax when needed. after 3 weeks i do notice a big difference in the amounts of anxiety and a elimination of symptoms, which used to work their way to the panic stage. so far between these medicines, daily exercise, self education, and therapy i seem to be making some progress. i would recommend giving it a try." | 3 |
birth control | "i had the nexplanon inserted 6 weeks after having my son, while i was still moderately bleeding from giving birth. i have not stopped bleeding for 11 weeks now. it's frustrating but i keep hoping that when it finally stops it will be regular again. i was on the depo for 2 years and it did the same thing. 2 months of bleeding and then no period for the remainder of the time i used it. definitely going to talk to doc about it at my appt next week." | 0 |
birth control | "so, i have reviewed before back in june! i didn't have a cycle since may, i started bleeding a few days ago, it wasn't bad, but now it's super heavy but absolutely no cramps. it's like when i wasn't on birth control." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have had acute anxiety since i was a kid, i am now 26. i have been put on a range of medications to help with panic attacks over the years and have been on mirtazapine for 4 months now and it has worked better than anything else. i still have panic attacks but they are mild and infrequent, in comparison to the 6-10 i was having per week beforehand. excellent medication!" | 3 |
birth control | "i use ocella and my only complaints are that i am moody occasionally and my periods are heavier and i get very bad cramps, which i never used to get. i actually lost six pounds in the first month i took it, but it didn't really clear up my face completely, just a little. i would recommend this birth control." | 0 |
depression | "i've been on paxil for 16 yrs and overall it's been a positive in my life. there have been days through the years when anxiety has still arisen.
this spring depression returned and my dr increased my dosage from 20-30 mg. after a month my mood stabilized, depression lifted and i've been able to resume enjoying life again. however, last night i drank 3 beers and today have walked around like a zombie. not worth the after effects!!" | 1 |
emergency contraception | "this has made me feel very ill and on top a horrible yeast infection a day after taking this pill. do not take unless you know you absolutely have to. i didnt really need to take it because i had unprotected sex 2 days before my period but my partner insisted and now i have the worst symptoms. and need to make an appointment for my infection inconveniently. my symptoms include extreme fatigue, cant eat food it makes me feel sicker than i already do, extreme emotions that make me want to die in a hole, angry rage sadness, ringing in my ears, no motivation to do anything ive slept for over 30 hours in the past two days. i regret taking this and will never take again!!!" | 10 |
birth control | "i've been on this for almost two years, with a couple of breaks in between. i had some severe dizziness that i my dr thought was from jolivette, it was not, so i went back on it. i have pretty awful migraines, this pop doesn't seem to contribute to them other than the first week of taking them. first week brought some headaches, a little irritability, but it went away. i haven't gotten pregnant, so it's doing its job. my periods aren't as regular as they were with the patch, but, migraines. i can go six weeks without a period and then have one start five days after the last one ends. it isn't usually that extreme, but it can be." | 0 |
depression | "on viibryd for 2 months. i was significantly nauseous every time i had to up the dosage. (i'm at 40 mg now, but moved from 10>20>40). i have some ocd related to my anxiety/depression, and in that department, i've seen amazing results. i wouldn't say i'm cured, but this medicine has made life much easier when dealing with these unwanted and uncontrollable habits. no weight gain or libido decrease. the downside has been a noticeable decrease in energy and racing heart rate at times. all in all, it's definitely worth it for me. do not suddenly stop taking it...slowly decrease the dosage. the electric shock-like feelings happened to me, and while they aren't exactly painful, they're definitely uncomfortable and made it impossible for me to fall asleep." | 1 |
birth control | "i am 34 with 3 kids. i tried the pill but had incredibly tender breasts, tried the copper coil for 6 weeks but had cramps and spotting. i thought i'd give depo provera injection just one go. i don't think my body likes hormonal contraception. i am constantly bleeding after the injection. and i suddenly have psoriasis all over my face and hands. its peeling, red and itchy. i look like someone beat me up! its embarrassing as you can imagine." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been taking this pill for 4 months. my period start every 5-6 weeks instead of monthly. this is very annoying. my breast are always tender. and my kood swings are very noticeable by everyone." | 0 |
insomnia | "i was taking regular ambien and was waking up after a few hours and not able to get back to sleep. i switched to ambien cr and have been sleeping through the night. i have not experienced any side effects." | 8 |
weight loss | "i started phentermine on 10/11/14, start weight was 249. as of today 10/14/14 i am at 241. that's 8 pounds that i lost in 4 days! i did change my eating habits to low fat and have walked 3 miles every day. also, i have been drinking only water. i cut out my diet coke that i was addicted to.(if i can do it, anyone can do it!). i feel great with no side effects. i truly believe in this medicine. the only thing you have to remember is that it is a lifestyle change. i wish everyone the best." | 6 |
pain | "was in a wheel chair with severe back issues. tried all kinds of pain meds including vicodin and in the long run, i ended up in worse pain. (rebound). been taking methadone for 10yrs. haven't been in a wheel chair since the first month of use. still have a little pain but it is definitely tolerable. life has changed for the best ever since." | 4 |
anxiety | "this drug gave me focus and energy, however it made my anxiety go worse so i had to stop it. if you don't have problem with anxiety then this drug is definitively a must. it took around 30 days to take effect." | 3 |
depression | "i've been taking effexor for 5 years now for depression. as far as my mood goes, it works wonders. i'm a completely different person and its awesome. as far as side effects go, i have had some sexual ones, concentration issues and short term memory problems. i'd rather deal with those than the depression though and if i forget to take one, or can't afford to get them right away, all hell literally breaks lose. i get dizzy, emotional and aggravated. all i want to do is cry and sleep. " | 1 |
weight loss | "i'm a mom with 4 kids, ranging in age from 12yrs to 18mos. i resorted to this medication after being unsuccessful at losing weight on my own by counting calories, exercising regularly 4-5 times a week, etc. so my doctor suggested giving this a try. i'm beyond pleased that i listened to her!
i started out with the 2 week free trial at the lower dose of 3.75. i was happy with that, and seeing no side effects, i went on to taking the next dose of 7.5 for 3 months (12 weeks). the only side effects i had was an occasional dry mouth, which i battled by drinking more water, which is recommended with this drug anyways. i lost about 25 pounds--i went from 178 to 152. i've been off now for 2 months and have not gained back any of the weight!" | 6 |
anxiety | "i started taking pristiq yesterday. immediate nausea and tired, been up since 1am. hope this medicine works because everything and everyone has been getting on my nerves. even my grand kids which is not normal for me because they are my life. do not take anything else with pristiq. maybe i can give a higher rating in a couple of weeks." | 3 |
adhd | "i have adhd plus anxiety. i was diagnosed 20 years ago. i've always had difficulties in school, work and life because of this. i've been on ritalin, adderall, strattera (awful med) plus 30 or more anti-deppressants, anxiety meds, seems anything from a-z.
i started 20m vyvanse month ago. 1st 6 days okay...had headaches. then came irritability, paranoia, crying, scared, all negative. concentrated to hard, more mistakes at work. i purposely dumped it in the sink. only positive: 1-3 hours of energy. doc switched me to metadate cd. after 3 days, the fog began to lift and no side effects. i'm sorry i wasted $50. but that's life and today i'm good." | 9 |
birth control | "i just switched birth controls today, but i was previously on my fourth month with gildess. the first month was great. very light period, barely any cramping, and barely any symptoms. i have endometriosis, so the first month was a dream come true. however, after that first month it was awful. i felt bloated all the time, i had insane breast tenderness, and i was incredibly irritable and anxious for absolutely no reason. my period was regular and super light, but the symptoms were horrible. my doctor said that my symptoms were due to the progesterone, and she switched my dose today. i am really hoping it helps! i know everyone is different, but i would recommend switching if things don't timrpove after three months. no use being miserable!" | 0 |
birth control | "these reviews are scary yet helpful. i am on day four of my nexplanon and today i'm having aches (such as period pains) which is normal because i'm supposed to be on. i was on the shot but switched because i'm moving away for college but didn't want to change my gynecologist so instead of three month visits its only yearly which is amazing. i'm still on the depo and nexplanon. i'll be off the shot next month and pray that i don't have this unbearable bleeding everyone is talking about. " | 0 |
depression | "my daughter took this drug. side effects, experiencing past two days and i don't know how many more days: continual boxing w/ arms, can't sit still, can not sleep, races around her room. she describes her condition right now as horrific, can not take this any longer. i am very concerned about her, she lives 5 states away from me. i would not recommend this drug for anyone. doctor described her condition as akathesia. horrible!!" | 1 |
insomnia | "i go the gym almost every day. so i have an ache or pain somewhere all the time. i have a hard time falling asleep. all i need is one aleve pm and i sleep pain free for 8 hours." | 8 |
depression | "i am a 38 year old female who over the past 10 years has been diagnosed with major depression, major anxiety, ptsd, and others. the depression was getting worse and worse until after many tries with different medication my doctor prescribed prozac. i truly believe this medicine saved my life." | 1 |
birth control | "i love this birth control. ive had it for almost the full 3 years. my first 6 months i was extremely moody. but it went away. i didn't have a period for the first year and a half. after that i had one every 3 months or so. yes they were a bit heavier and maybe a day or two longer. but 1 every 3 months, i'm ok w that. i like the fact i don't have to remember to take a pill every day or get a shot once a month! works great for me. every medication has side effects. they effect everyone differently." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on it for 6 months and it works! period came on time and i'm not pregnant! i've had 3 miscarriages and emotionally not ready to do it again. however, i've gained weight, it makes me very sleepy... like too sleepy to tend to my 4 and 1 year old, my hair falls out bad! i am not an emotional person, but i do feel i'm more angry and i hate feeling like that. one last thing, i was still breastfeeding my son, not exclusively, and pph told me its ok to take it. well i'm just now reading the warning label and it reads to not take it if u are breastfeeding!! pph told me it was ok! it said the drug can be passed to him thru my milk! he has been fine. i'm hoping it stays that way. but it works and i will continue to use it." | 0 |
weight loss | "beginning week 6. 15 pounds down. when i eat too much (more than 1/2 a regular meal), i feel very full and get indigestion. i am trying to ensure i take at least 10,000 a day.
been taking for 17 days...10 pounds lost. controls hunger. i try to eat 700-900 calories a day and work out 2x a week. i have experienced throwing up, headaches, lightheaded, and constipation, but now, side effects are minimal. looking to lose 50 pounds by end of year." | 6 |
pain | "worked very quickly on relieving menstrual migraine pain. following the instructions on how to properly use the spray is a must. i didn't the first time and felt a burning sensation that lasted about 3 minutes. the second time, i cleared my nose, looked down, inserted the tip, and angled it away from the center of my nose. that time i didn't feel anything at all." | 4 |
birth control | "i've got the implanon in feb 2013. the first day i had nausea but the doctor told me that would be expected. i was on depo before this. my first period was 3 days. my next period was 2 weeks long. my side effects are cramps, headaches, depression and sore breasts. i like the fact i haven't got pregnant but the bleeding part drives me crazy. if the periods didn't come often and the side effects weren't so big i would love this but periods are the negative." | 0 |
depression | "celexa was prescribed for my mom (83). she had horrible side effects. shaking hands, tight shoulders/muscles, lack of appetite, nausea, tiredness and trouble sleeping. she has switched to prozac but is having side effects from discontinuing it. extreme agitation and weepiness. she enjoys knitting and reading and could not do either with the shaking in her hands." | 1 |
adhd | "i love strattera! i'm a 31 year old woman with adhd that has gone untreated my whole life. i finally got tested and diagnosed with adhd, and after doing lots of research decided to try strattera. this is the first and only thing i've tried for adhd and i love it. i've been taking 40mg for two months and i've noticed a significant improvement in my ability to focus on and complete tasks without feeling distracted. it has calmed me down and i don't feel as edgy and agitated anymore. i'm able to control my emotions more and feel happier and more at ease. so glad i moved forward with this!" | 9 |
depression | "this medicine along with a 5htp2 inhibitor helped lift depression in 2 months. i took prozac after that for about 8 years with some break in between. when in depression a higher dose helps, for maintenance low dose was enough. if you don't see effects after 6-8 weeks at the high dose level, adding a medicine with a different action adding lithium at a small dose may help. this was the case for me. brain is interesting and unique, but it is able to repair itself which is a great thing. it will get back to normal or even better with the right medicine. don't underestimate the effect of adding exercise, fish oils, sunlight, social support, yoga and other healthy habits. some of us have high maintenance brains, but it is totally worth it!" | 1 |
birth control | "i had my mirena inserted september 2011, background info: im in my twenties and have 1 partner and i have not had any children. my doctor wanted me to try the nuvaring first but i said i'd like the mirena for ease of use. the insertion was uncomfortable, and i had some cramping that day but nothing you cant handle! :) overall, i like the mirena. i have spotting off and on, but i only need a panty liner when it happens. no acne or weight gain, i do have a decrease in libido and i find that if i have an orgasm it is painful as i get cramps after (maybe that increase my decrease desire? due to expectant pain...). i'll be keeping in the mirena for another year to make it to the 5 year point, but ill be removing it then." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been taking apri for about 2 years now and i am definitely a fan. i had awful acne before and it all went away after a few months of taking the pill. i have cramps and a little acne right before my period starts, but it's usually no big deal. my sex drive has decreased slightly, but i won't let that put a damper on my nights. i unfortunately forgot my pack of birth control when i traveled home from college and missed four pills, so now am stuck waiting until my next pack starts up again. my mood has become wild this past week not to mention getting my period again because of getting off of the pill. my acne has also been a huge problem since getting off of the pill. i strongly recommend the pill, just don't stop taking it." | 0 |
birth control | "general pros:easy to use and low maintenance, no weight gain (butnever had issues w this), doesn't affect my moods.
below is a timeline with my experiences. age:22 note: i have had a lot of acne issues w bc in past.
feb 2015 (month 1)
-breasts are fuller
cons:
-more acne
-annoying and sometimes painful when it slides partially out
mar-apr 2015
-breasts are still fuller
cons:
-still lots of acne
-still slides partially out
-no sex drive (sex hurts.. no natural lubrication)
-excessive discharge
-considering changing bc
may – jul 2015
-omg i love my nuvaring!
-acne is 99% gone!
-no excessive discharge
-i take nuvaring out for sex and sex is great!
-breasts back to reg
cons:
- falls partially out sometimes" | 0 |
birth control | "i would not recommend this birth control. i've been taking it for almost a year now and it just makes my period all wacky. it also makes me extremely emotional as opposed to my last brand before this which was trivora (love trivora) after i finish this pack i'm going to stop it all together. i just cant deal with it anymore. in the beginning it was fine but as time went on it just kept getting progressively worse and my period became all out of wack now. definitely more cons than pros. the only thing that's good is that i haven't ever had pregnancy scare. other than that....would not recommend" | 0 |
weight loss | "since taking belviq for 1 month i've lost 14 lbs. cravings gone and i feel full. it doesn't suppress my appetite like a stimulant. and unlike a stimulant it doesn't have any of its bad side effects such as insomnia, dry mouth, depression etc. it actually makes me feel full, calm and relaxed. best of all my insurance covered it." | 6 |
depression | "i was on effexor and it was working well, but the excessive sweating and near total loss of libido were too much. i started viibryd and i think it might be the one for me. the depression is better than ever, anxiety is down, sex drive is even higher than it was before i started effexor. the only side effects were diarrhea that went away after a few days on 20mg, and dry mouth which is only a slight bother." | 1 |
depression | "i have been on bupropion for about a year, 150mg taken every morning. i noticed a difference on day 2. everything was just normal. not bad normal, but good normal, like you woke up after having a really good sleep - and like a weight or pressure has been lifted. it's really hard to describe. everything seems better. i kid you not. music sounds clearer, looking around outside, it looks clearer...like i am out of a fog. so...i tried an experiment while i went on vacation. didn't take anything for 2 weeks. my mood slowly returned to negative. little things ticked me off, that shouldn't have. i decided to go back on. same effect on the next day, mood lifted. it gives me slight insomnia, but also takes away some appetite. great." | 1 |
depression | "i have been using this medication for only 3 weeks now but have already started seeing good things from it.
1) i haven't cried since taking this medication when normally it would be at least 4 times a week.
2) i have literally stop worrying about what's going on at work
3) i have not had a panic attack since taking it.
4) i have had some tiredness/drowsiness but it keeps me calm and focused.
the only negative for me is the constipation sort of. just not as regular as i have been but who cares with everything else it has given me." | 1 |
insomnia | "love it! i have never had a side effect and look forward to bed which i no longer dread! i cut 5 mg, in half and if wake-up and can't get back to sleep take other half. highly recommend," | 8 |
obesity | "my personal experience with qsymia was not favorable. however other people have shared their experience with me and didn't experience the same side effects. the blurred vision was enough to seriously scare me away from this drug... after about an hour after taking qysmia it was extremely difficult for me to drive, due to blurred vision, i couldn't make out anything on my computer monitor at work after a couple of hours and started having migraines. it may be effective but i didn't think the side effects were too harsh on my body." | 7 |
weight loss | "i am on 15 mg, today is only day 3 but i really don't have more energy at all and i definitely feel really hungry still. my side effect besides dry mouth is it feels like my heart is skipping beats or is in my throat kinda but only when i am up and doing things," | 6 |
depression | "i was on 100mg of zoloft a day for 6 years and suddenly my depression symptoms were coming back quickly. when i spoke to my doctor, she suggested cymbalta or abilify as a supplement to the zoloft, but as i am uninsured, they were way too expensive. she suggested we try celexa and i weaned off of the zoloft while slowly increasing the dosage of the celexa to 20mg. so far, so good. i actually wish i had been taking it all along, because i have more energy, have actually lost some of the weight i gained on zoloft, and the sexual side effects are not nearly as bad as the zoloft. everyone is different, but i highly recommend it." | 1 |
birth control | "so far it's been a lot better than i expected. i have been dreading going on hormonal birth control, but after a failed experience with my paragard iud, i gave beyaz a try. i haven't gained any weight at all- this was my biggest fear and i'm so happy it didn't come true. my stomach is flat and unbloated. my boobs have increased in size- they just feel nice and full but not sore! sometimes i do feel a little blue, and my sex drive is definitely lower. my libido is at about 90% when i am with my boyfriend. my acne has gotten much worse, but they say this happens at first and then clear skin follows. period has been light and no cramps!" | 0 |
birth control | "i am 21 years old and my son is now five months old. i started taking jolivette at the beginning of february. i have experienced abnormal, heavy bleeding that seems like it never ends, feels like i've bled more than i haven't bled. the bleeding will stop for two to three days then return and last for about two weeks. i have also been feeling more angry and stressed than ever since i started taking this birth control. i am switching to a different birth control as soon as possible because jolivette is making life miserable, and the way i am running through boxes of tampons and pads is ridiculous and draining the wallet." | 0 |
anxiety | "i started having anxiety attacks a few months ago due to marijuana use. bad life choice i regret but due to my natural anxiety marijuana made it 10x worse. i started having anxiety attacks sometimes up to 6x a day for a few weeks. i had a visit to my doctor scheduled anyway and was honest and told him about my situation. he prescribed me xanax to use as a short term medication for my anxiety attacks as he said weed can cause horrible anxiety for a month in some ppl. i took it as prescribed which was every six hours as needed. i started with about .25mg a day but took .5 a few times when it was real bad. 2 weeks later i began splitting the pills in half to .12. am completely off it now but made a huge difference in my life for that time." | 3 |
birth control | "i'm a 21 year old female and i recently stopped using nuvaring. i must say that i have been feeling so much better since i've been off. while on nuvaring, i experienced many negative side effects. i was extremely moody every month for 2 weeks out of the month(more so than usual pms). my body also felt very tired and i had little energy. i gained about 20 lbs while on it for 6 months. my libido was very low, putting quite a strain on my relationship with my boyfriend.
since being off of nuvaring, i am back to my normal self. i know that it will affect people differently, but i would suggest if you begin to feel any of these similar side effects on nuvaring, stop using it. the side effects do not get better over time." | 0 |
obesity | "i started contrave and was also on week 3 about to start week 4 when my face started breaking out really bad! i went from having a perfectly clear skin, to having multiple pimples all over my face! the areas where i had the pimples would get red immediately. i also broke out in my chest area, and even got some on my thighs!! finally in my 5th week i stopped taking contrave and they are slowly all going away, but my face isn't 100% clear yet.
i was also experiencing headaches, upset stomach and severe dry mouth! the worst part of all is that i paid $90 and wasn't able to lose not even a pound!!! i was starving all the time, and my cravings were still impossible!!! i see the commercial on tv and it's definitely false advertising!!!" | 7 |
bipolar disorde | "struggled with undiagnosed bipolar disorder for 8 years. finally got on the right cocktail with latuda included. i'm at 60mg and it has stopped my cycling (i'm a rapid cycler). no side effects, except for weight loss and difficulty gaining it back (which may be great for some of you, but i'm a former anorexic so not so great on that front). did not change my intake of food ... but the med definitely decreased my appetite. would highly recommend giving this med a go. and i've been on practically everything -- this is literally the only thing that has made my life live-able again." | 5 |
birth control | "i have been on gianvi for over a year now and i love it. i lost some weight, but with that my breasts also got a bit smaller. the headaches i was getting on my previous birth control are completely gone, and i get my period for 2 days and its extremely light, compared to my 2 week long extremely heavy period. on my previous birth control i gained some weight, my breasts got huge, and i got terrible headaches, but none of that with gianvi. i know a lot of people have terrible side effects, but honestly i love gianvi. (i was previously on ortho tri- cyclen lo)." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on lutera over a yr now and it has been a great pill. i have had no weight gain and in fact lost a few pants sizes. it has cleared my face of breakouts, except an occasional pimple or 2 around the time of my period. i was informed of a manufacturer change a couple months ago and have noticed some changes. i get stomach cramps a week before my period, been overly tired and been craving sweets when i normally don't like them. and one of my recent periods i stayed nauseous with no appetite and slept every chance i got. not sure if this is due to being in the process of changing jobs, pms, or the new manufacturer. if it is the new manufacturer, will get my obgyn to switch me." | 0 |
pain | "with tylenol and neurontin every 8 hours plus daily cymbalta it works for fibromyalgia. remove the ultram/tramadol and it doesn't. ultram alone didn't do the trick, but it is the needed pill for this to work. from number 5 pain to zero/1 on a 10 scale." | 4 |
pain | "i had a very horrible toothache and this helped me to numb it, the pain was still there in the background and also i have insomnia so this helped me to sleep and be without excruciating pain - did make me feel a bit loopy of you don't go right to bed when you start to feel it" | 4 |
birth control | "i have had implanon since the beginning of 2010. i have only had about 2 periods since then which is pretty cool. i have not had any noticeable side effects, except maybe some menstrual cramps that i didn't have before, and some itchiness where it is inserted. i was nervous about getting it since depo made me violently ill, but now i would most definitely recommend it." | 0 |
depression | "finally i see hope.
after being diagnosed with severe depression (took me 4 years to seek treatment), i tried 5 different medications (plus therapy). they all failed miserably and i lost the hope i didn't even know i had, then tried suicide twice. finally i was prescribed pristiq and let me just say... what a difference!
it got easier to wake up and get through the day, my self-esteem got better, my anxiety doesn't come as often, and i can even make plans for the future. for the first time i see change is possible.
just don't ever forget to take your pills, you can't really function without them. i got no side effects except for increased hunger/libido, and a bit of difficulty falling asleep.
i'm taking 150mg now." | 1 |
insomnia | "i have suffered from insomnia for about 15 years. thyroid cancer only made it worse. ambien stopped working and i tried every drug and over the counter med. i was given a three day trial of belsomra and was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked. this is not a knock out drug. it just makes you feel sleepy all night. i did have vivid dreams but they weren't unpleasant. none of the craziness of some of the other sleep meds just a good nights sleep. the only down side was i have a mild headache when i first wake up but it goes away quickly. it is expensive but they offer some really good coupons on their website. i recommend getting a free sample from your doc before you buy a months supply. sweet dreams." | 8 |
depression | "had a traumatic experience in march, to do with a near death of my husband. i was at the time on paxil and (as needed) lorazaepam. to set up an appointment with a mental worker knowing the how the system works paxil had to be changed and sertratine was their drug of choice, 50 mg., after 4 weeks to the day, talked dr. to lower dose to 25mg. i believe that sertraline is not the drug for me is causing other issues with my health . this is not what i want to be on, give back my paxil and ( if needed) i will take a low dose of my lorazepam." | 1 |
weight loss | "i am a semi-professional bodybuilder and mma participant. my bmi is above 30 but that is likely due to excessive muscle mass. there are times when i need to shed 10 to 20 lbs to meet weight requirements of my class. i have found that with belviq, i am able to cut the carbs without any cravings whatsoever. i am able to slim down with ease just prior to competing. i was truly surprised at the results. this is an amazing supplement to my current nutritional routine. i have not experienced any side effects so far and seem to tolerate the medication without any problems. i will be using this sparingly for weight loss. " | 6 |
birth control | "i have irregular periods and can go months without them. i'd been suffering from a lengthy period starting the pills. at first they stopped it for the first few days of the first week. but then the bleeding only came right back and 10 times worse and i'm half way through the month and i can't take this. i wanna just stop taking this. but i don't know what to do. this made me way to emotional. my stomach feels like it's being stabbed. i don't truly ever get cramps but i want to cry -3 weeks added onto this means my periods is over a month. i honestly just want to cry . i'm in so much pain." | 0 |
insomnia | "in a hour i felt speedy. i was up all night. like i had a late cup of coffee. three weeks later i tried it again. speedy jittery all night no sleep." | 8 |
birth control | "this birthcontrol was pretty good in the beginning. i felt like i had made such a good investment - no periods, no tampons, life was good! but then almost immediately i started breaking out big time in my face. and it got worse. i waited almost 3 months before i took it out, my face was covered in one million little spots, even though i am extremely healthy i never consume any sugar not even any types of dairy either. only clean fresh food, and still my face was/is an acne mess! besides the acne i felt depression, mood swings, massive hair loss and no desire for sex at all. all my side effects have disappeared now since i took it out 3 days ago, but i am still waiting for my pimples to go away. would not recommed to a friend" | 0 |
birth control | "i'm on my second iud. had the first one removed after 4 years and another put in. the first one didn't hurt at all when they placed it but the second one i had pretty bad cramping for about a half hour. i've not had any problems! i bled for a couple of months with the first one and have only had random spotting since (maybe every three months). i would highly recommend!" | 0 |
birth control | "i been on this pill for a little over 4 months now so far so good up until today i had the worst experience ever. i was having a bad mood or anxiety attack. i had company over and i felt so overwhelmed. i lost focused and wondered off into space. i couldn't focus properly. i also felt so tensed up and just wanted to scream. when my company left i felt short of breath and my whole body felt so achy. i almost called for medical help. i finally gathered myself together and called my friend who is a nurse. the first thing she asked is which birth control are you taking.? she knew exactly why i was going crazy. it makes me so moody but never this bad. " | 0 |
birth control | "my doctor suggested this since it is a 91 day cycle which would help with other health issues. i've been spotting for months now and have had frequent nausea and cramps. i'm changing to ovcon 35 and hoping that will be better." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on the patch for a week now & it's super easy to use. i'm sure i'd forget all the time to take the daily pills, so this once a week thing is great! i'm using the patch to help control my low platelets which causes a heavy flow, red spots on my skin & unexplained bruising, however the fact that it also prevents pregnancy is perfect. anyway i haven't had my period yet since i've been on it for only a week but i haven't experienced any headaches, mood swings & cramping which is great. i however think i've gotten acne from it. exactly a week ago i got this new foundation so maybe i got the acne from that. i honestly don't know. going to ask my dr for acne meds cause of it. i usually don't break out this much, not since middle school." | 0 |
weight loss | "i made it through 3 days and discarded the bottle. i read the reviews and took the advise of most to only do a half pill. i am glad i did as the effects from just a half pill was enough to scare me. within about 15 minutes it felt like my heart was going to explode out of my chest. this lasted about 30 minutes then it calmed down to a less fearful level. i felt pretty jittery and certainly like i was on "something" for several hours. i took a 1/2 table twice a day, ate first so to lessen the side effects. by day three and again my heart just going nuts, and thinking how silly this will be if i have to go to the hospital, i said no more. threw away the bottle. it will be easier to just not eat ice cream at midnight! :-)" | 6 |
emergency contraception | "thank you to everyone who left a review letting me know that my cycle would be messed up and my 2nd period after taking plan b would be late!
my first period following the pill came right on time 2 weeks later but when the 2nd was 10 days late, i started to freak out. i stopped worrying after reading others experiences and now after another 8 days i finally got it. .. yay!
i would highly recommend this product. i took it within 12 hours and other than my slight panic attack a month later, it worked great!" | 10 |
birth control | "i am on tri-previfem and it's been about 7 weeks and i've already consulted with my doctor to change birth control. overall my experience on tri-previfem was awful. i bled the entire first month and now on my second month it's causing me to have painful intercourse. " | 0 |
birth control | "i am only 23 years old and i had my implanon removed today. i had it in for about 8-10 months and the only reason why i rated it a 2 instead of a 1 is because it did not get me pregnant. however, my side effects have been mood swings, off and on periods (never stable), and nipple discharge. for 2 months, we have been trying to figure out why the discharge was happening; after doing mri scans and breast ultrasounds and everything look normal (not mentioning the costs of all this) the doctor said more than likely is was the implanon and to have it removed, so i did. " | 0 |
depression | "this really is a miracle. after trying ssri's and having all of the side effects with no relief, wellbutrin has truly helped me with no side effects except weight loss (which i'm not complaining about). i take it for both depression and add and it does wonders with my mood and concentration. i was also able to quit smoking without a struggle. thanks, wellbutrin." | 1 |
birth control | "i was skeptical to try implanon because of all of the negative reviews. i had never taken a birth control before but i am extremely happy with choosing implanon! the procedure didn't hurt but it did leave a bruise on my arm for about a week. i have not had any negative side effects except acne, but that is common with anything that is changing your hormones.
all my friends are on the pill and they always complain that they 'forgot' to take one or they have to go to the pharmacy. implanon is very convenient and i'm happy i have it instead of pills or having to worry about keeping up with a shot!
if you are interested in implanon try it out! if it works for you, you won't be sorry!" | 0 |
birth control | "i took this bc for a year. my main reason for taking was due to recurring ovation cysts that ruptured every month and it worked wonders. as an added bonus it did its job as a birth control and without any side effects. i had no weight gain no acne no babies and no cysts. i didn't lose my sex drive. and when i did stop taking it i was pregnant the second month after. so it didn't effect my fertility which is a huge thing for me considering i miscarried after being on depo for 6 months." | 0 |
anxiety | "i've had severe anxiety for as long as i can remember...clonazepam has actually helped in so many ways i would recommend it if your anxiety is really bad. the cons though it makes you sleepy " | 3 |
birth control | "i was not on my period, had no medication to open my cervix, and had no numbing spray. the insertion was painful for about 30 seconds. i was sweating, had abdominal cramps that felt like i was going to have diarrhea, and some menstrual cramps. i had bad cramps for about 2 hours after insertion. i had no bleeding after insertion & didn't have a period until 8 weeks later. i recommend having someone drive you home & taking a heating pad with you. take motrin like an hour before you go. i would 100% do it again & hope that the rest of my time with it works out. so far i feel like my sex drive has increased which had always been a problem on other birth control. my husband cannot feel it my doc says the strings are wrapped around my cervix." | 0 |
depression | "about 18 months ago i became very unhappy, got headaches and was not feeling well. my gp referred me to a psychiatrist, i was diagnosed with depression and started taking cymbalta 60mg once a day. it worked like a miracle! within a few days i stopped having the mentioned symptoms and was back to the way i was before my depression started. i highly recommend it." | 1 |
weight loss | "i wish i could give this drug less than a 1- i think it will be off the market soon- it was horrible- i have never felt so bad! now on phentermine and loving it!!!! trust me- stay away from this drug!" | 6 |
birth control | "i don't have anything bad to really say about mirena, i don't have periods i don't have mood swings or any type of side effects when it was first put in i only lightly cramped that day and that was it. the only thing that i have had an issue with that most women wouldn't mind is i have lost weight. so far i have lost 27 pounds i have had it in for 10 months now and went from a size 12 to a size 2. " | 0 |
acne | "i've got mixed feelings about this product, i had blackheads on my nose and checks and also around the eyebrows so i used epidulo gel around my face. first couple of days no difference. i've stopped using it when i put sun screen, moisturiser, makeup or other acne gels on i got a really bad stinging. my face was as bright as a tomato (i haven't been in the sun). my face was peeling! i now have to have a face washer on my face to cool it down but i noticed that all my blackheads are gone and there's no sign of pimples. my paws are really clear with no signs of pimples but i still have the 'sun' burn." | 2 |
birth control | "i feel okay about this bc method because i hate taking pills and the other methods i don't really like because of the fact we´d keep them inside our body (the ring, the umbrella, the one thats inside your arm). and then the shot causes thinning of the bones. but the negative thing is that it causes me to be super emotional, and get really bad mood swings. i sometimes get bad migraines and nauseousness. i also feel sensitive to fumes and smells." | 0 |
birth control | "i have had skyla since may 2014 and i absolutely love it!! though i still get a period every month. i've been with my man for two years and he never pulls out. glad i have skyla because we'd probably be on our third child. haha!" | 0 |
pain | "i take this for the bad days of my chronic pain syndrome that my doctor won't give an official diagnosis, but basically the symptoms are like those of fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndromes. we've ruled out everything else! anyway, i also take it for migraines, as i unfortunately don't tolerate the typical medicines for those. as long as i really moderate how much and how often i take it, the pain is much more tolerable. not gone, but much better than it would otherwise be without it! the downside to this drug (like all of the other opiates) is that i've built a tolerance to it over the years. fortunately have never become physically dependent on it! i find that it is better for me than vicodin or darvocet because it has less gastrointestinal side effects." | 4 |
birth control | "age: 22 kids: 0
i have had my mirena for nearly three years and i love it! insertion was painful for about a minute and i had bad cramps for a few hours afterwards but since then, nothing! it is expensive if you dont have good benefits (luckily i do!) i've only had two 'periods' since the day i got my mirena and they were very light and lasted only a day or two. some months i get slightly crampy for a few days but this happens very rarely! i was concerned about the mirena migrating or turning or doing something it wasn't supposed to but have been to my gyno for annual check ups and it hasn't moved at all. i will definitely get the mirena again when i'm done having children! we never have protected sex (3 years!) my husband and i both love it." | 0 |
birth control | "pharmacy started giving me this drug arbitrarily when they switched to cvs. first month didn't like it- was itchy for no reason, frequent headaches that wouldn't go away. pharmacy tech told me "it can take up to 3 months to get used to it" and no offer to switch. over 4 months i gained 15 pounds, had a headache almost every other day, extreme bloating and distention, fatigue, dizziness, indigestion, hazy vision and problems with my contacts. i have been on many kinds of bc pills over the years and this is by far the worst ever. it did what it was supposed to and kept me from getting pregnant or i would have given a lower score. i couldn't take it any more- there was no "getting used to" it. i switched. do not take this pill." | 0 |
acne | "being 60 years old and still having acne, i've been able to try lots of otc and prescription medicines for bad skin, from antibiotics to retin-a to a tons of other products. aczone is the only thing that has actually worked. i've. been using it for over a year now and love it. the product never made my skin worse like many products i have tried. it got better right away and has been clear now since i started using it." | 2 |
birth control | "i've had the nexplanon implant since november of 2013. in the last 6 months i have gained 20 lbs. my periods are irregular, with brown clotty spotting lasting at least 20 days a month. i have absolutely no sex drive. i have acne breakouts on my lower chin every now and then. i'm very moody and i've noticed other mental issues with matters such as memory. this birth control does it's job well at preventing pregnancy but everything else is a negative for me. i'm not speaking for anyone else but this is not agreeing with my body. i will be having it removed as soon as possible. i tried to wait for my body to adjust to it, but i think i've given it enough time." | 0 |
adhd | "this medicine was magical! my husband and i were shocked how fast this medicine worked for our son who is 8 now. it literally worked over night we couldn't even believe it. this medicine was life-changing for our family and such a great way. three years later he is still on it but he's on 3mg now because of his age and weight. the only problem i believe he did get from it was constipation. we have that under control now." | 9 |
birth control | "i've had implanon in for almost a year. since i've had it i haven't gone for more than 2 days without spotting, will have a heavy period for up to 5 weeks, migraines, muscle pains, joint aches, acne, incredible mood swings, will cry for no reason, extreme anxiety where everything around me goes hazy and i feel like i'm moving in slow motion, my breasts constantly ache and i've gained about 35 pounds. while it's great to not have to worry about taking a pill daily, the side effects aren't worth it. " | 0 |
birth control | "after being on ortho-tri cyclen, which gave me every possible bad symptom in the world, i asked my ob/gyn to put me on avaine after reading some good things about it. avaine has been a god send. i have been on it for about a month now. no/very little weight gain. hardly any mood swings(nothing abnormal from when i have my period). no breakthrough bleeding and no acne. i am on day 2 of my period now and it even seems a lot lighter than it normally was. avaine is amazing!" | 0 |
birth control | "the first month was amazing. then i had my first period..... that lasted for 30 days. i also gained 15 lbs in one month while on a diet, started getting extreme acne and have 0 sex drive. i have never experienced anything like it in my life. but i didn't get pregnant, so technically it works but side effects are not worth the "convenience"" | 0 |
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