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depression | "day 4.
i have already noticed changes.
pros:
- no desire to cry
- clear headed thought process
- no mood swings/feel balanced(have not had any mood swings since day 2. i usually had them like 4x within an hr)
- no angry outbursts or negative/hurtful comments towards people
- decrease in paranoia
- no longer feeling personally attacked by others
cons:
- trouble sleeping
- teensy bit jittery
- itchy(not much)
- definitely nauseous
- trouble passing stool but not constipated
- slight lightheadedness/ dizziness
this is only day4 going on 5 so i am thinking my brain&body need time to adjust &balance out. so far i feel mentally, so much better. in control,i would say. only odd thing i noticed was random laughing. but hey i'm not complaining!" | 1 |
birth control | "i've just started my fourth pack and let me say this pill is amazing! i'm not breast feeding nor have i ever had a kid. i'm on a pop because i've tried many other forms of the combined pill and i would have the worst side effects that would make me feel like i was going to die. on this pill i have had 0 adverse side effects and it is just amazing for me. i still get a period and t comes every month at the exact predicted time. the only difference is the length of the period varies. sometimes it is a day or two longer sometimes it is a day or two shorter. it really isn't a big deal though. i love this pill and i am so thankful i finally found something that works for me." | 0 |
acne | "i had severe acne on my face, chest and back. my dermatologist prescribed me doxycycline and at first the medicine seemed hopeless, but with time (approximately 8 weeks) i started to see results on my face. within 3 months my face was completely clear. unfortunately, my face was clear for only 2 months and i began to have cystic acne again. i'm switching to bactrim because doxycycline has stopped working and the glory was short lived." | 2 |
acne | "i've just gotten on this medicine about 2 weeks ago. first off, it does take a while for any medication to get in your system. but first week, i hadn't had one single zit emerge on my face. by week two, i had a few small bumps appear, but nothing like the huge painful giant puss-filled ones that usually do. i have yet to have a cyst ::knock on wood::, i'll take those little zits over the nasty ones any day! i hear you have to wait a few months to see full results. i can't wait." | 2 |
depression | "i am a mother of 2 small children and i began this medication about 2 months ago after being on celexa (which made me feel tired a lot and hungry all the time - i gained like 20 lbs on it). the first thing i noticed with wellbutrin was a decreased appetite. then i started to feel more alert - the same kind of alertness you would feel when taking adderall. a few weeks into it, my mood was totally different. i was happy, calm, energetic - all the things that i wanted for so long, but never thought i could achieve, as i was very depressed. i was walking in a parking lot the other day and i thought to myself "wow. isn't life great?" - wellbutrin is an amazing medication." | 1 |
birth control | "first off, let me start by saying that i am sensitive to hormones. i cant seem to find one that doesnt make me sick, or extremely moody. i was put on this for endometriosis pain, and the first day i took it, ate with it and was fine. the second ay i took it, i also ate with it, about 8pm, i went to bed at midnight and woke up at 4 am sick to my stomach, shaking and my heart racing, just like i have before with another pill and was vomiting for about 2 hours. i am now, 2 days later, bleeding and my period wasnt suppose to be here until 2 weeks from now !!! . it doesnt feel like a period, but its not fun either. wouldnt reccomend for anyone who is hormone sensitive,." | 0 |
insomnia | "my first taste of lunesta was as part of a study to see if "sleep enhancements" lowered blood glucose levels. i don't know about that but, i immediately found that my former energy level was back and with that my high spirits as well. it was as though i had, for years, been sleep-walking through life and have been throughly awakened. my problem was not insomnia, rather poor quality of sleep. like another commenter, my dreams are back and not just the ones that i have while i'm sleeping!" | 8 |
depression | "at the age of 55, i found the only drug that has worked for me in 35 years, i can't even begin to explain my childhood or experiences thereafter, as soon as i could, i sought medical attention with my limited finances. before that, all i could do was drink and have a good time. i thank god i finally was given lexapro, (escitalopram.) i felt relief immediately, whereas nothing else did, and was happy, after all the drugs i tried, i have no side effects with lexapro. i hope this gives hope to those who have been searching. god bless you above and beyond your dreams. with love." | 1 |
insomnia | "i was on ambien for the longest time, but it gave me wicked side-effects with night time blackouts. i would fall asleep on my couch and would wind up texting people and surfing the internet, then would wake up the next morning in my bed with no clue on how i got there. dr. switched me to trazadone 50mg. at first i felt like they didn't do much compared to ambien, but after giving it a few months, it really helped keep me asleep. dr. bumped my rx up to 100mg but now it gives me crazy dreams and i wake up 2-3 times a night. i might bump it down to 75mg and see if that helps out on the level of crazy dreams and night time waking. the night waking might also be because my husband is a light sleeper and wakes up in middle of night to pee." | 8 |
weight loss | "on my second day one pill gonna wait to weigh myself at my next appointment, this with a cup of coffee in the morning gets me going i've just been real thirsty, but i can already tell my appetite is gone brought 5 pieces of pizza for lunch at work i barely finished my second slice, walked right by the sweets at work and they did not appeal to me what so ever when normally i'd be grabbing at least a few. hope it keeps up it's all mind and self control" | 6 |
birth control | "i've been on loestrin 24 fe for 5 months. i had a few bothersome side effects and a few side effects that weren't so bothersome. in the second month i developed this weird anxiety and had this constant sense of nervousness. i would also have very brief moments of dizziness. for example, if i turned my head too fast i'd feel a flash of dizziness. for nearly 4 months my breasts were sore, but i could deal with that. i spotted for the first month, but i could deal with that, too. i never had any nausea, weight gain, acne, hair loss, or skin discoloration. now that i've gotten over the side effects i'm pretty pleased and wouldn't want to switch." | 0 |
acne | "this is my second month on this medication and i've called my doctor to take me off it and switch my birth control. my acne comes in waves, sometimes my face can be clear for months at a time and sometimes i'll get pimples randomly. since starting this pill, i've broken out worse then ever before and mostly around my mouth and chin. i'm 27 years old. i haven't really had any other negative side effects with this pill, but the acne is bad. i never write reviews, but i feel very strongly that this pill is terrible enough to let others know." | 2 |
birth control | "i got skyla inserted this morning. i was nervous going in a little bit but was optimistic. i used the pills the night before to soften my cervix. (i don't know if it really did anything though)i went in, my doctor cleaned my cervix. my doctor measured inside my uterus, it was a little uncomfortable but nothing to bad. then my doctor used a tool to "pinch" my cervix so it will stay open for the insertion part. that was painful! i have gotten piercings and have sat for a back tattoo. the pinching of my cervix was unlike anything i have felt. don't pysch yourself out though, it only lasts a little while and just try to relax. then she inserted the skyla, which was a tiny pinch/cramp, and she removed all the other things. done!easy!" | 0 |
birth control | "this pill caused hair loss and fatigue. i noticed the side effects by the middle of week one. by the end of week 2 you could see patches of missing hair. i stopped using it at the end of week 2." | 0 |
birth control | "i had mine inserted on nov 27th 2009. i am 27 and have never had kids. insertion was a bit painful for me since i have never had kids and my cervix is small (i was told it was small by the doctor). but i was given percocet and after about 35-40 min it started to ease my cramping, along with a heating pad. there was no numbing agent used and i was glad that my sister drove me home, and that i didn't have to return to work afterwards. i've only had some cramping in the last couple of days and spotting is occurring here and there. today is the least amount of spotting i've had which is 4 days later. have not had sex yet after insertion and am hoping that it is not painful." | 0 |
depression | "i was severely depressed with huge mood swings, anxiety and really stressed. when i first started taking these, the initial side effects were overwhelming, so bad that i had to stay off work. they made me more anxious, sick and really dizzy. i also really struggled to sleep if i took them at around teatime. this made me take them every other day or twice a week because they made everything seem worse ( even though i knew deep down they would help) after about 3.5 week of beating around the bush with them i felt no side effects and then took them everyday. after about a week i felt uplifted, that shadow and helplessness gone and it gave me the courage to leave my house and go to the gym. i take them everyday now and i feel better everyday" | 1 |
adhd | "it's definitely been a hell of a journey for me a whole year of school without good adhd medication... but i have finally procured vyvanse, i currently am taking a solid 20 mg, but so far for me personally it has been way more relaxing and effective than it's popularized counterpart adderall. i actually take my vyvanse with adrafinil in the morning with water sometimes with or without a breakfast meal, honestly i have the same effectiveness regardless of what i eat but that's just me. i have noticed the same effects from different psychoactive stimulants like adderall xr, wellbutrin, coffee, and imipramine hcl. but so far vyvanse has been more effective and honestly has a better duration than all of the stimulants i've ever taken..." | 9 |
birth control | "i got the implant about a year and 3 months ago! a couple of days after i got it i would cry on the daily for no reason! it stopped about a month after! my period stopped completely a couple of month after i got it too! i noticed that ever since i got it i started to get pretty bad acne which i had never really bad in my face chest and back! i had occasional pimples and black heads. but after i got this i had constant breakouts and even worse cystic acne under the skin which is extremely painful! i will say i loved not having my period! and it did the job even though i only had sex once while on it! i'm getting it removed tomorrow and i hope it atleast helps me start to get rid of this acne" | 0 |
depression | "lexapro has been a lifesaver! started on prozac for 8 weeks but did not work for me. doctor switched me to lexapro 3 weeks ago and i feel calm and relaxed for the first time in a long time. only taking 20mg but really helps with sleep and making healthy rational decisions. i highly recommend and had no side effects." | 1 |
birth control | "i've had my implant for 3 years in april, it has prevented pregnancy but the side effects have been awful. i've gained 5 stone in weight, i have had huge spots come up all over my body but mainly on my face and neck, i've used every spot treatment out there including medications from my doctor, i've had tender breasts most of the time and have no energy at all, i've spent the last 3 years on diets and exercising and even using weight loss pills and the weight will not shift. to the lady that asked about pregnancy after the implant, it is possible to have a healthy pregnancy after its removal, i know 2 people that have had healthy children since, i hope you see this and it helps, i will not be having a replacement after my experience with it" | 0 |
obesity | "i went to a diet clinic today and my doctorr put me on phendimetrazine 105mg. i take it at 10 am then at 3 pm i take the 35mg phendimetrazine. on monday, wednesday and friday i take hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg (water pill). i weighed 235lbs, biggest i've ever been, when i started my job in february. this morning when i took my 1st pill it didn't take very long at all to kick in! i had a headache this evening but i lay down and took a 30 minute nap and it went away! so far so good. only bad thing is i have to work tomorrow and it's 2:26 am already." | 7 |
birth control | "i got implanon because my best friend recommended it to me because she had no problems with it. me on the other hand had all the problems in the world. some days i would just be crying and couldn't understand why, or i had really bad back pains. i had frequent headaches, and no appetite. i also bled almost everyday i had it. i felt like i was on my cycle for 3 weeks and off for 1 week. it was crazy. don't use my rating to decide if you are going to use it because everyone is different. " | 0 |
weight loss | "i started adipex on march 11, 2009. when i weighed in i was 283lbs. it is now march 31, 2009 and i weigh 270lbs. i love the pill. i have been eating healthier and also working out on my wii fit as well. will suggest this pill to anyone who wants to lose weight." | 6 |
emergency contraception | "i had unprotected sex with my husband, and i took plan b twice within 72 hours because i was not ready to have a baby. i ended up getting pregnant anyway. but i'd like to say my son is one of the best things that has ever happened to me and 6 months after having him we tried for another one and ended up getting two!" | 10 |
depression | "i started cymbalta over a month ago. i have been on at least six other depression medications in the past. before this medicine, my depression was so bad i couldn't go to work without losing it. i was unemployed for two months to take time away to get help with depression. i spent a week in the hospital because i was ready to kill myself and felt like i didn't have a purpose for being here. i learned a lot about myself in the hospital, it was one of the best things i could of done for myself. as of today i am a month free of depression. where before i couldn't go minutes without major depression. i have energy and motivation again. i do have a decreased appetitie on this medication. i take it once in the morning and at night." | 1 |
birth control | "the side effects were definitely not worth it. weigh gain, spotting for 2 months, cystic acne, depression, daily headaches, always feeling tired. i'm having it taken out tomorrow. thank goodness because i couldn't take it anymore! opting for tubal ligation since i don't want kids anyways." | 0 |
depression | "i was going through a very deep and dark depression for several months. prozac was the very anti-depressant to work for me. after about 2 weeks, i could tell the medication was really working. i wasn't having constant ocd related circling thoughts that made my depression worse and i wasn't on the verge of crying every second. this pill is a miracle for me. no side effects, maybe weight gain but i'm also eating again when before i was barely eating and dropped 10 lbs. definitely take the medication at night because it'll make you tired if you take it in the morning." | 1 |
depression | "i started taking celexa in nov '08 and continued it for seven months. my depression disappeared and i was doing a whole lot better. normality returned and i had no side effects other than a little weight gain which may not have been due to the drug. i was eating popcorn every night! anyway, since i felt better i decided to stop taking it in may 09. well, my depression returned. it's funny, this time i felt it coming on but didn't do anything about it until it was full blown. i started taking celexa again three days ago (aug 23) and, poof! most of my poor mood is gone and i feel so much better already. i'm not stopping again. this medicine is great!" | 1 |
birth control | "i am currently on my first pack of ortho tri-cyclen and am not sure whether this is the pill i will stay with or not. i definitely noticed a big change in my irritability while taking this, and my mom even confirmed that my personality has been affected. i have also been worried that it has made me gain a little weight, or just made it harder for me to lose weight this month. i started taking levothyroxine at the same time, and really should be losing weight. also, i have noticed a change for the worse in my hair and my nails- so...that seems like a lot of side effects. i was staying on the ortho tri-cyclen lo because i have been reading that it takes up to 3 months for the side effects to go away." | 0 |
weight loss | "i have been taking belviq for 3 months and have lost 43 pounds. it definitely curbs my appetite, and i don’t crave carbs or sweets. i’m hoping it keeps working as i have a lot more to lose. i highly recommend belviq!!" | 6 |
birth control | "i switched to portia after being on levora (i had no side effects with it) for three years. my first period was extremely heavy but no cramps. i'm on my second period and i feel like i've gained 10 pounds from bloating. i look like i'm 3 months pregnant. i've been very irritable and had cramps and headaches during these few days. i hate this birth control. it's effective but its not worth severe, uncomfortable bloating and weight gain." | 0 |
adhd | "i was on two 15 mg spanuals a day. i felt great when i began taking them. way more focused not just at home but at school too. my grades had improved tremendously. i had absolutely. no troubles with this medication. i was taking dexedrine. for a little over 10 years. due to my other meds i now take i'm unable to continue to take dexedrine. i would recommend. dexedrine to an adult or child." | 9 |
birth control | "i had the paragard inserted in less than 5min painfree.....after my doctor did a vaginal and stomach sonogram to make sure it was in the correct position and i was done. the only complication is my periods are longer, heavier, and more crampier, but no biggie. i love the paragard. i have no complaints." | 0 |
weight loss | "i've been on belviq since april 9th 2015. i'm down 20lbs since then maybe more! this pill has been soo different for me it is teaching me not to pick and snack after i've had my meals. i really try and watch my carb intake and it's working. also weight seems to come off slow and i guess thats a good thing!! only side effect is coughing but it seems to be getting better!! i love it!!!" | 6 |
insomnia | "i have started taking seroquel three weeks ago. i've been prescribed 25mg twice a day. i was not able to sleep staying up one day, one night, one day and maybe going to sleep that night or the next. i've been told i have anxiety. that dose wasn't working for my sleep so i started taking 50mg at night as well as the 25mg twice daily. it has worked for my sleep. the only thing is i take the two tablets at night and i don't feel like going to sleep but i switch off sitting down watching t.v. it's like i can't get myself to bed. i wake up a couple of hours later then go to bed and fall to sleep, no serious side effects, no weight gain so far." | 8 |
birth control | "i have been on a bunch of different pills trying to find one that actually worked for me. previous to this my experiences were heavy periods, terrible cramps, headaches, weight gain, constant spotting, 2 week long periods, anxiety which i never had before going on the pill. i did some research and found that apri contained a different type of estrogen and asked my doctor if i could try it. i'm so glad i did it's been 2 years and all i get is a headache around the time my period is due. i have pretty normal periods and they actually stop when they are supposed to. i get a little spotting the week after but i can deal with it. it normally lasts an hour and goes away." | 0 |
acne | "i love this acne treatment. i have been using epiduo for 5 months now and my face has never been clearer. i didn't have severe acne before but i had acne. i've tried different things like proactive and neutrogena face wash and nothing worked. i finally went to a dermatologist and he prescribed me epiduo. i have normally really dry skin so within the first week i had really dry flaky skin but i laid off the medicine for about a week and just moisturized and after that i applied every other day till my skin was used to it. only took about 3 months to completely clear my face up. i love epiduo. it seriously works wonders. i recommend this product to anyone struggling with acne. it's so easy and as long as you are consistent it really works!" | 2 |
birth control | "i have been taking ocella for about a year now. it has controlled my breakthrough bleeding, but the last few months i've been experiencing extreme mood swings, depression, anxiety, anger/rage... i don't know myself. friends/family notice too. i am stopping this pill today. i have a call in to my ob. i feel like i'm going crazy!" | 0 |
birth control | "i got my nexplanon in approximately 6 weeks ago and have had no side effects so far! i had a nasty bruise from where the implant was inserted for about a week, but now there is no pain where the rod is and i can easily feel it under the skin. i was on my period when i got the nexplanon inserted, but have not had a period since. no spotting or anything! also have not noticed any particular weight gain or moodiness so far. i would definitely recommend this." | 0 |
depression | "i've been on viibryd for 7 days and it's been great. i'm only on 10mg right now and will be moving to 20mg in the next couple days. i only had soft stools once but other than that no other stomach issues. some of the side effects i am having are weird vivid dreams, super increased libido and out of 6 of the 7 days i've taken viibryd, i've awakened out of my sleep to very intense orgasms. other than that i feel much better. the real test will be when my pdd occurs. if it can control my lows during my period then we have a winner." | 1 |
birth control | "i will say that from expirience everyones response is different and i've had much worse reactions to different birthcontrol pills before but i will list all of my side effects that i had from this medication.......
severe mood changes, i cried all the time ( but i didn't feel angry, just sad), trouble wearing contacts, swelling of the fingers when working out, weight gain, some water retention, headaches, and no sex drive....but on a good side i had light periods, light cramping, no spotting, and i didn't get pregnant." | 0 |
birth control | "i was on ovcon for at least 2 years. i just remember regular periods, no real weight gain, no change in sex drive. i stopped taking it for a year just because i didn't need to be on it. then i needed birth control again and was put on velivet(hated it), i'm currently on apri which i hate. so i'm changing back to ovcon this month." | 0 |
birth control | "the most debilitating week of my life! extreme fatigue , extreme nausea, leg cramps, breast tenderness, acne, mood swings, heart palpitations. i threw it out after 7 days. please take caution when using this." | 0 |
birth control | "this is the first birth control pill i ever took. i was on it for 3 years and overall it was a very good experience. it helped clear up my acne, although during stressful times i still would get some small breakouts. my periods were much lighter, i didn't gain any weight, in fact, i lost 20 lb which was nice. i never got pregnant. my only complaint is that it did kill my sex drive, which was annoying. i'm about to start trinessa to see if this remedies the problem, but if trinessa ends up being problematic, i will definitely switch back to lutera." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i've only been on lamictal for 3 days, so i really can't give a full review, however: today is sunday and i took my first pill fri before bed. i woke up sat morning and laid there for a good ten minutes thinking "something is weird"i realized, my mind was calm. for as long as i can remember, i've constantly had running thoughts and was always thinking of multiple things at a time. i can now think straight thoughts, i'm able to think a good amount clearer and because of it my stress has been a lot lower.
i'm taking 25mg for bipolar disorder 2 and will write a new review as things develop. i haven't seen any change in my moods, but i've only just started. i've had a few dull headaches but no other side effects so far." | 5 |
depression | "i have been on sertraline 50 mg for 6 months, prescribed for frequent crying spells and difficulty accomplishing anything owing to low feelings in the wake of a divorce and two bereavements. after 2 weeks, i started to feel quite a lot better. the crying virtually stopped, although i still cry occasionally for a few minutes if upset about something. in the first month, i felt quite euphoric and full of new energy, but now i just feel normal, calm, rational, more industrious and sociable. the drug has not affected my sleep or ability to concentrate. i have, however, gained weight, as well as a sweet tooth. i also often awake with clenched teeth. i am occasionally oddly absent-minded, but better overall, and happier." | 1 |
adhd | "my son is 5 1/2. we've always noticed his short attention span, impulsiveness, always in trouble. last year he started preschool, he to has a july birthday. his teacher asked if i had considered holding him back. we decided not to. kindergarten has been a roller coaster. we started seeing his pediatrician about a month into school. he was in time out everyday distracting the class, loud outbursts, not able to sit still. now it is march he's been taking metadate 20mg for about 3 months, his report cards has improved about 80%. although it does wear off around 2 or 3 in the afternoon we can really see a difference in school. i still am interested in investigating other avenues. overall my son has shown a significant improvement." | 9 |
acne | "i am about to start using retin a. i really do not have facial acne. the little pimples r nothing to mention.
my issue is body acne (ew). i have acne on all of my upper body. my arms, shoulders and especially my back. especially my back. plus i had chicken pox last summer so i have a lot of scarring. i have noticed that my face gets rid of scarring quite easily. my face is clear and ok... just a bit of discolouration. no biggie.
so i wanna know if i can get .025 % to begin with rather than .01% or should i just work my way up. also... when someone says "work your way up" do they mean to finish a tube with a certain strength then move to a higher concentration.
also, can i stop using it and be fine or will it cause me to break out after i stop?" | 2 |
birth control | "i've had nexplanon for about 8 days now and i've probably slept the whole time. all i ever want to do is sleep which is bad because i have a toddler to keep up with. i've notice myself a little less patient with people as well. so far no bleeding of any sort. zero sex drive when my husband tries i just laugh. i already have depression so if it gets worse i will be getting a removal asap. i hope everything goes well.. 3 years is a long time." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "after reading so many reviews in the past couple of weeks, i felt i needed to write one given my unusual experience. i had unprotected sex the first week of december, i took plan b within 12hrs and felt completely fine. 4 days later i bled very heavily for 4 or 5 days, and figured i safe. then my period never came, took 2 pregnancy tests both were negative but i got so paranoid once i was a week late i went to the doctor and had a blood test, also negative, but with still no period and "pregnancy symptoms" i was still very concerned. finally 11 days late i started my period. plan b can definitely throw your system very out of whack, so moral of the story if you're anything like me try and relax!" | 10 |
birth control | "i've had three shots so far and loved it. this is one of the only hormonal methods of bc that doesn't kill my sex drive or cause migraines. i tend to have one, two-week period per shot which isn't bad. the first day or two after the shot is a little rough--i get hot flashes--but after that it evens out and you wouldn't even remember you've taken something. i would definitely recommend that people try it at least once to see if their bodies tolerate it like mine does." | 0 |
birth control | "so i started on this medication about a year ago, and it's been a pretty good expirence up until recently. my skin has always been great and i haven't gained any weight. i had spotting and light cramps every 2 weeks for about 5 months after i started taking it, but then all of a sudden the bleeding became irregular and has been ever since. now i almost always have breast tenderness that starts up to 2 weeks before i'm set to take the placebos, and this is incredibly uncomfortable. the worst part, however, is that this bc has completely destroyed my sex drive. i hardly ever feel like having sex anymore, and when i do i wind up crying uncontrollably during or after. it's super gross, but i'm too afraid of side effects to try a different bc." | 0 |
birth control | "i've had nexplanon since march 2014. at first i was so so so happy with it. it was so easy and i had no periods for awhile. after about three months with it in i started to get depressed and have anxiety attacks 24/7. i'm constantly hyperventilating. i couldn't figure out why it was happening until i did research on my birth control yesterday. i thought i was going crazy. my anxiety is so bad that it has caused 24/7 depersonalization. i don't feel like myself anymore and my acne is cystic and doesn't go away with any kind of face wash -even with prescribed face wash. i have my period 2 weeks to 3 weeks out of each month, which is irritating when you are in a serious relationship. so i made an appointment to have it removed, fingers crossed." | 0 |
insomnia | "i have insomnia my dr.prescribe lunesta to help me sleep because i was going 3 day's straight without sleeping...not very good feeling the first day i took lunesta i literally passed out,a good night sleep unfortunately that was my only night of sleep now it keeps me fully awake the odd part is that i don't feel tired only my eyes look tired the problem is that i am back to not sleeping up to three day's." | 8 |
anxiety | "used to take 2 mgs three times per day with my old doctor, stopped for a year, and now i'm on 0.5mg three times a day. i built up a tolerance quickly, but when i have a panic attack 4 mgs stops it dead. i love klonopin, it lasts longer than xanax and doesn't give me a crazy hangover feeling the next day!" | 3 |
adhd | "truly a family-saving, life-saving medication. our son had a near-psychotic reaction to stimulants when he was 10. he had been kicked out of 2 schools for "not listening" behaviors and aggression. didn't make sports teams because of his reputation of not listening and doing repetitive behaviors during practice. our marriage was in trouble over handling him. within a week of starting guanfacine 1 mg at bedtimes he was over the tiredness. we only had to make one upward dose adjustment, and again the tiredness went away after a couple of days. he became the kid we thought he was - insightful, thoughtful, and curious. he is a highly successful hs student now, an excellent athlete, and a leader both on the field and in the classroom." | 9 |
bipolar disorde | "zyprexa changed my life. before the medication i was suicidal, i had a very difficult time with everyday life. i was tearing my family apart. i was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in december 2002. my life has been much more stable, my relationships with family members has improved dramatically.
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bipolar disorde | "this was the first antidepressant i responded to when i started it back in 2012. initially it caused a little nausea, and again with each dose increase, but it was very mild and didn't last longer than a week. it brought me right up out of a deep, dark pit. at the time, i wasn't diagnosed with bipolar yet, so i wasn't taking any mood stabilizers. once they realized i was, i was put on lamotrigine, and it has been a staple part of my medical regimen since then. i'm currently on 300 mg xl, and 400 mg lamotrigine er. i recommend it to anyone who hasn't tried it yet!" | 5 |
emergency contraception | "so me and my boyfriend had sex and he thought the condom broke. i peed and due to it being late at night i had to purchase the pill the next morning. i took the pill and didn't get my period until a week later. during that time i was freaking out and that's normal, but let me stress that this pill works! and stressing is normal but saving the stress will save you time and energy because all is gonna work out! after the period was finished i waited a week and took a pregnancy test and it was negative. after another week i took another and still negative! it works! don't stress!" | 10 |
acne | "i'd been on some bipolar medication for a few years that for the last 10 months or so was increasingly causing mild acne. i tapered off those meds but the acne persisted and even got a little worse. my doctor prescribed adapa/benz two weeks ago and i've already seen a massive improvement - it's almost completely gone. i did go out in the sun and wind one day and even though i had a hood up most of the day, i still got a burn that flaked off in a couple of days. i see from reading the reviews that the people with negative reviews mostly aren't following the instructions with respect to sun exposure or lesions. make sure you follow the directions! if you do, you will probably have good results." | 2 |
birth control | "i chose this as my first form of birth control when i was 16, i'm now 20. while it was effective and efficient for me, my hormones were through the roof. i was very emotional and cried a lot. i would recommend this for someone who does okay on high dose birth control. i cried/begged for my doc to switch me to a low dose birth control and ended up on the pill. i'm terrible at taking it but still no baby thankfully." | 0 |
anxiety | "i've always been an anxious person, usually i find my anxiety serves me well to stay on top of a busy household, but occasionally the anxiety is destructive instead, like after the birth of a child or difficult times.
i'd had a horrid couple of years, nursing my mum to the end from cancer and eventually it caught up with me, panic attacks, health anxiety, obsession on breathing, palpitations constantly.
i went straight onto 20mg as had been on this drug briefly a decade ago.
the first 24 hours were weird, dizzy, disorientated, mildly nauseous and a huge panic attack. i only slept 3 hours a night for the first 2-3 days. by week 3 i sleep 8hrs a night, have energy during the day and zero anxiety. i feel great! lexapro is great but be patient" | 3 |
bipolar disorde | "my experience on saphris has been mixed. none of the other atypical antipsychotics has addressed my manic symptoms better. it really helps with my sleep. my moods are more stabler, i'm less of a trouble/burden for my family, and i'm happier than i've been in the past. now the problems: first, when i'm on saphris, it lowers my sex and creative drives. i've had trouble in bed, and i've found it really difficult to generate new ideas for paintings and drawings, and the quality of my art overall has decreased. second, saphris appears to be impacting my long-term memory. my spouse has noticed this. i'm just not remembering my past with reliability--memories are faint and/or scrambled and i usually get details and dates wrong." | 5 |
depression | "i have been on 150mg of wellbutrin xl for two days and i can already feel a difference. it has removed all appetite which seems to be a side effect but, in all fairness, i didn't have one before i started taking the meds! i have depression and panic attacks and after just 48 hours i am excited about the holidays! baked five dozen christmas cookies today! i haven't been interested in the holiday season in years! i do recommend getting the brand name meds and not the generic, as i have heard many issues arising from the generic form. happy holidays!" | 1 |
depression | "added 90mg cymbalta along with provigil and seroquel - really helped me out of depression, and i'm glad i take it. can't focus very well after almost 6 mo. but that could be related to something else...i have not felt depressed like i did. any thoughts of suicide due to anxiety, not sadness. recently doctor decreased dose...still seems to be working." | 1 |
birth control | "since pills work differently depending on the individual, i think it's important to know a little about the person reviewing. i'm 5'1 asian 105 lbs. lutera is the second birth control pill i've tried, before was beyaz. i do like lutera better, as beyaz was depressing. i've been taking lutera for 4 months now. i have noticed a difference with my period timing. it would come earlier than the average 28 day cycle, but would only last 3-4 days. these past two months, it has only lasted 3 days. the pill seems really effective, considering sometimes i forget to take my pill at the designated time.
no difference in acne for me." | 0 |
acne | "i was suffering from severe acne since i was 14 years, tried many tropical and antibiotics but failed,,
when i turned 17 i was on accutane 20mg, at beginning there were no results, even after 4 months ,nothing changed much, but after 5th month i could really see a difference, my face started clearing, even though there many scar and holes. but my parents stopped me on this medicine due to its serious side effects. my immune system became weak and i am suffering from tuberculosis now.
my parents blame the medicine for this disease as it had weaken my immune sys,, but it really got my face cleared. there are no outbreaks now but scar persist.
i would seriously recommend it but on an advice to get a regular checkup throughout your treatment,
good luck" | 2 |
birth control | "at the start of taking the levonorgestrel i thought that it was great. no side effects. at week 3 i started my period, which i was kinda expecting because of the warning of break through bleeding. the period was the worst i had ever had, a lot of bleeding and tissue loss. i consulted my doctor and she kept telling me that as long as it was getting lighter there was nothing to worry about. on day 25 of i was hospitalized and needed an emergency blood transfusion. they gave me 7 units of blood. i would say never take this bc pill." | 0 |
birth control | "i am 21 and got mirena in september of last year. the first day was uncomfortable, it felt like really bed menses cramps, but since then i haven't even felt it. it did take a bit of getting used to on my husband's part, but now it's no problem. i'm lazy and have problems taking a pill every day, so i'm very happy with how carefree mirena is. i haven't gained any weight (in fact i'm almost back to my pre-pregnancy weight) my periods are significantly lighter! i still spot for a day or two every couple months, which i can live with. i haven't had any problems with mirena! i know all women are different, but i would totally recommend this!" | 0 |
birth control | "i've only been on it for two weeks but i love it. i was freaking out reading the comments thinking i'm going to bleed for months on end and have acne all over my face, but my experience has been the exact opposite. i was on my first day of period when getting it, it automatically stopped it & i haven't bleed since, not even spot. i haven't had any other side effects, no acne, no weight gain, the only thing that i want to point out is it really hurts. my arm was really sore for about 10 days but now it's fine." | 0 |
adhd | "my 8 year old son was extremely hyperactive and had anger issues. even though he was on adderall. he was constantly biting his brother and sister, arguing with his dad and i, kicking, throwing tantrums and acting like a baby when he didn't get his way. after we added intuniv to his daily dose of adderall, he is a completely different child. it has been wonderful. there has been less yelling and arguing, less fighting, he actually gets along and plays with his brother and sister and us. i love this medicine! i only wish we found it sooner. thank you for giving us our son back!" | 9 |
depression | "zoloft has helped me a lot. i suffered from mild depression and mild anxiety for years. i'm a 38 yr old male. i requested zoloft from the dr. and i'm on the 50mg dose. it started working right away. i felt effects the first night. i was sick the next day but that was the only time. i had some euphoria during the first couple of weeks. next to impossible to orgasim. i have zero anxiety it's amazing. not as depressed but didn't fully take it away but really helped. it was the right choice for me. highly recommended. i would make the same choice." | 1 |
bipolar disorde | "i just started 400 mg a day its only day two but my first night sleep was amazing the deepest sleep i've ever had woke up groggy and not feeling up to much but i got better thru the day and now i've read comments saying other people felt loopy and groggy first couple weeks so i hope it dose even out" | 5 |
acne | "i have been taking yaz for 2 weeks now. i get breakouts but they go away quickly and come back. i was still willing to give it a chance.
i am stopping because i have become depressed, exhausted, negative and i over analyze things which means i over react and i'm very emotional. this is affecting my relationship and my work. i feel overwhelmed." | 2 |
depression | "it has helped me a lot with my depression and anger problems. for the first time in 9 years i don't wake up mad at the world, with homicidal thoughts. the side effects that i experienced are dizziness when i stand up too fast, and my loss of appetite (not a bad thing). i was over weight anyway. i've only been on it for 2 weeks, and have lost 13 pounds but it makes me feel so much better about myself." | 1 |
birth control | "no one is the same and nuvaring obviously works for some but it did not for me. i'm on my third month and just took it out for good. it put me in a permanent funk..and by that i mean constantly paranoid or sad and i would also be upset with my boyfriend over nothing. i hadn't been on bc at all for about 2 years before. without birth control i do get pms the week before my period which was toned down by the ring but it feels like it just spread it out to a more mild pms the whole time (terrible!). my sex drive was noticeably diminished to the point where i didn't even want to have sex sometimes (and that never happens lol). overall, good for acne and regulating the period but not worth the emotional instability and sex drive effects." | 0 |
birth control | "the first few weeks on the pill i found an increase in breast size as well as an increased sex drive. however after two months of being on the pill, my breasts shrunk back to their normal size, my sex drive was completely gone, and my face broke out in horrendous acne. i have white heads and dark spots everywhere and my skin really hurts. i have also become more depressed and during the times of pms i have experienced severe thoughts of suicide. it has definitely affected my everyday life. i was on the pill for about five months. this is not the pill for me and i have just switched to apri. best of luck and i hope this has been helpful." | 0 |
weight loss | "i started taking adipex march 15 2012. my starting weight was 232. my first week weighing in i lost 7 lbs weighing 225lbs. i don't have too many complications only dry mouth. i use to drink a lot of sodas maybe a 8-9 sodas a day. while taking adipex i only drink water. as a result of the non sleep my doctor also prescribed me trazodone, this is to put you to sleep. i now go to the gym and walk. i know after i stop taking the adipex my eating and drinking habits will change. i love this pill the only thing is a little constipated that comes from not eating. my first week i just took some stool softeners. other than the dry mouth, constipation, and a little stomach cramps i am good." | 6 |
emergency contraception | "i took the pill about 25 hours later and i am not pregnant however i don't know if i needed to take the pill because he did pull out. i am currently on my period and it has lasted way longer than normal usually mine lasts 5 days and it's lasted a week and it's still a very heavy flow usually mine is only heavy for two days also it's a lot. i am about to start birth control tomorrow i recommend getting on it if you are sexually active." | 10 |
birth control | "i've have the implanon for 3 years as well as the nexplanon going on a year. no pregnancies yet. haven't really had any symptoms of course besides weight gain, cramps and when i switched to the nexplanon i was on my period 2 months straight but other than that great birth control. still have my sex drive lol ." | 0 |
acne | "i have been on benzaclin for approx. 1yr and 4 months now, and in the beginning (first 2-3 months) i was noticing a big improvement and my acne was starting to go away. however, my acne came back even worse a couple months after and the benzaclin was not helping it at all. currently, i am still using benzaclin in hopes that it will work again for me, but i don't think it will to be honest :(" | 2 |
birth control | "i had my mirena inserted over a month ago now, and i thought i'd share my experience with you all!
i am 28, mirena was recommended to me by my gp after a termination of pregnancy.
i was a bit scared as so far couldn't find a hormonal birth control that worked for me.
the insertion was very unpleasant, but not excruciating as the misoprostol pill i took 4 hours before dilated my uterus well enough for the procedure to be done quickly and smoothly.
haven't noticed any weight gain, acne, bloating or mood swings, so far it works pretty well for me!
only down side is the cramping/ovary pain that i would rank 6/10 painwise.
spotting is not intense, and actually diminishing so far.
overall pretty pleased with mirena :)" | 0 |
weight loss | "i started the combination of 1/2 phentermine in the morning and topiramate 50mg at bedtime on april 20, 2017, my weight was 203lbs i am 5'2 and i weighed myself yesterday april 29, 2017 i am 196lbs. yes i have dry mouth. but it works, also go online to print the coupon it saves money! good luck to you all." | 6 |
birth control | "i'm sure everyone experiences skyla differently, but for me it was absolutely the worst. i didn't have any problems with insertion (quick intense pinch but nothing unbearable). i didn't even take any pain meds before. yes, i had cramps the rest of the day, but i was so excited to get off the pill i didn't care. unfortunately what followed was 7 months of continual bleeding with less than 15 non-bleeding or spotting days that entire time. i also had frequent cramps despite never having period cramps before. my doc told me to wait it out until the six month mark, but the bleeding days never stopped. just had it removed yesterday and immediately felt relieved. i was told i'd have a week of withdrawal bleeding, but i'm just happy it's gone." | 0 |
depression | "well i went to my doctor and asked for medication for general anxiety and depression. i was prescribed zoloft. i took it with a meal and about two how's later, i felt like i was having a heart attack as i had chest pain, racing pulse and palpitations. and i took my blood pressure and it was 140/90, pulse 110. my usual blood pressure is 106/70, pulse 75. after about 6 hours, i began to feel ok again thank goodness. i will not be taking this medicine ever again. going good back to my doctor and asking for another medicine." | 1 |
birth control | "i just started this birth control about two weeks ago if not three. i'm already having bad side effects. i'm so moody. i'll get so angry one minute and then crying and upset the next. also very bad migraines and severe nausea. i'm at the point that i'm in bed with these symptoms. i haven't noticed any weight gain yet, but i'm eating like crazy. my acne hasn't been bad, but other than that i feel like i'm dying with these suckers. i'm not sure if my body just needs to get used to them or what, so i'm gonna give it a little while to adjust to my body. wish me luck!" | 0 |
birth control | "lete start by saying i've used this birth control method for 4 years going on 5, before they changed the name from implanon to nexplanon. i've had it replaced of course, i loved it initially but then i noticed i'd get extremely sad and i went from wanting to have sex all the time to being like don't touch me and it's sad.
that's not even the worst part, i've had a period last 2 months no stop. ovarian cysts came shortly after that. i've had no real weight issues but i'd rather the weight to all this extra bull.
i will be getting mine removed in the coming month and do an update on how my life has changed post implant" | 0 |
anxiety | "so, i started taking 15mg of mirtazapine but only half 7.5 as at the time (6 months ago) i was under 18 years of age and my doctor was extremely cautious about me taking this pill. anyway! i started taking them maybe just over 6 months actually, and my behaviour and attitude & anxiety has gotten much much worse. i wouldn't recommend anyone take this pill, as i have stopped sleeping as much, i have felt like i can't go out, just all together i feel like a zombie. having to deal with the insomnia aswell as the anxiety aswell is not a good combination. i've had to start taking sleep aid as well as this drug because i feel constantly tired, i'm very pale all the time and i don't feel the benefits of this drug." | 3 |
pain | "i've been taking these since i was 13. i'm 26 now i was born with crouzon syndrome born with only 3 toes on my right foot and only one bone in my right foot. i've had 28 surgeries including recrustructional face surgery all the way to breaking my leg and making it longer and this medicine helps me get up in the morning it helps me live a happy life and strive to be a better person." | 4 |
birth control | "i had nexplanon put in on 9/30/15. it is now 10/29 and i am ready to cut the damn thing out of my arm. for the past month, i have cried almost every day, sometimes more than once. i have had my period for 12 days now, and there is no sign of it stopping. the acne is horrible, along with feeling as if i am going to pass out many times a day, headaches, and nausea. overall, i would say i spent 6/7 days per week being unhappy. i am making an appointment to have it removed immediately. i didn't think these side effects were so common, or i wouldn't have gotten this. this bc was my last option as i cannot take estrogen pills, and don't want to get a shot in fear that it will affect me as nexplanon has." | 0 |
anxiety | "i take 200 milligram of lamotrigine and 60 milligrams of prozac everyday. this has been very effective for my anxiety and depression. though it took about four weeks on the lamotrigine to stop with a dry mouth and headaches, i would have to say that would be the only downfall." | 3 |
acne | "if you listen to your doctor, they tell you that while taking doryx your acne may get worse in the first few months. that is no reason to quit. thankfully for me this has not happened; in fact dorxy cleared up my acne in about a month! i'm so happy that it did not irritate my stomach like most other antibiotics do." | 2 |
pain | "seems to be working okay. the buzz is calming after taking for 2 weeks. i'll not take morning dose if i have to function during the day. does help with chronic back/cervical/knee pain. side effects are easier than morphine. that made me irritable and didn't touch the pain." | 4 |
birth control | "i have been on implanon since november 4, 2011. as far as birth control, i had only tried the pill which i would forget to take by the 4th day. the implanon is great in that you don't have to remember to take a pill everyday. i have experienced some mild side effects which i can deal with (so long as they remain mild). i have gained about 5 pounds had one heavy period and feel constantly bloated. i also have cravings all the time. i started spotting very lightly last week but it has not turned into a full on period. after reading the other reviews i have noticed that the people who bleed more are the ones who don't gain weight. my complexion wasn't bad before and has actually gotten a little better." | 0 |
birth control | "a few friends reccomended this brand and said it did not give them any side effects. i was sold on that alone. a couple of weeks in, i started to get horrible cystic acne on my chin. i am prone to breakouts and have heard ortho tri cyclen lo helps clear up skin...so i was confused about this side effect. once the first cyst was gone, another one shortly came up. it was never ending. started my second pack, the same thing happened again with the cystic acne. i almost wanted to get off the pill because of it. but i loved that i did not have any other side effects. no weight gain, no moodiness, and my sex drive actually increased. finally, half way through my 3rd pack the cysts were gone. all in all, it's a great pill besides the cysts i got." | 0 |
depression | "i used pristiq to treat anxiety/panic/depression after trying a few other meds that didn't work well a few years ago. cymbalta was one that did work better when trying to find the right one but not quite as well. i eventually switched to prozac due to cost, after that worked well for a year or two and eventually tapered off medicines all together. had another episode and tried prozac again and then celexa, neither of which worked well. i just switched back to pristiq and feel like i can literally tell the difference after only a day. i do know you need to take each day and at the same time to avoid withdrawal symptoms but i was able to get off it pretty easy in the past by switching to prozac and then tapering. hoping for the best!" | 1 |
depression | "generic, inexpensive, the best medication i have ever taken...thank goodness for lamictal/lamotragine....zero side effects....normal stable mental life without deep depression and ruminations...wish i had this in my twenties...would have made life so much more enjoyable....the only drawback (is temporary) which is the slow titration...some anxiety, night sweats especially as dose is upped...taking 150 now which is pretty mild...at night...makes sleep perfect...no benzo's...another bad med imo....u can also take a little more lamictal to deal with any serious anxiety stress episode...i don't understand why this is not first line... and as far as ssri's....for most people a big mistake to go down this road in my opinion and experience." | 1 |
pain | "my pain doctor put me on zohydro after i tried hysingla (worked great for a couple weeks, then only lasted about 8-12 hours - which can't work for a once every 24 hour medicine) and after i had been on percocet and hydrocodone at varying dosages and frequencies. ive had chronic back pain for 5+ years. i'm so glad i got to try this medicine, it has changed my life. it's very expensive ($300+ per prescription before meeting my deductible), but it's totally worth it in my mind. it doesn't give you the annoying "high" that you get from short acting pain medication, no fuzzy thoughts, no exhaustion. medicine usually lasts the prescribed 12 hours and takes about 50-80% pain level away." | 4 |
acne | "it works, i'm a 24 year old female who suffered from acne on my face, neck, and back for about 10 years. i've been taking 20mg for 3 months now. first i broke out then i cleared up and stayed clear. no more shiny forehead and big blackheads on my nose either! side effects, dryness of scalp, mouth and lips. drinking water and lots of chapstick helps. the benefits outweigh the side effects greatly! best thing i have done for my skin!" | 2 |
depression | "i rated it a 5 because i felt for me it was 50/50. tomorrow will have been only my 5th day taking the generic version (bupropion sr), but i am making today the last one. i was prescribed only 150mg once a day. the first 3 times i took it, it worked wonderfully. i experienced a handful of side effects that were super mild, but i felt great. i felt energized and positive. today on the other hand, about two hours after i took my dose, i was hunched over the toilet almost throwing up with bad stomach pain in addition to the nausea. i never threw up. i have zero appetite and no energy and a bad sharp pain in my upper stomach. i feel totally disconnected from my body." | 1 |
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