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pain | "i was in a motorcycle crash with a severely fractured wrist and was first given morphine, which sadly, had zero effect on the pain. the er then gave me dilaudid and it worked marvelously. i was in severe pain and it knocked it out well with no unpleasant side effects, as many report having with morphine. i was put on a pain pump timed for every 8 minutes and i was comfortable for the next 2 days before going home. i should mention, however, that my system processes pain medications very fast, so the same dose i take would likely be too strong for someone else." | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "had severe depression..anxiety. .and elevated mood swings for years.just started meds in my early 50s. ..lexapro..gradual doses..at first began to notice results in all 3 areas..but extremely sleepy no matter what time i took it...it seemed to level off at about 50% effectiveness...than slowly decreased in its effectiveness. .went on lamo...more energy..but mood swings came back..no patience or tolerance again, forgetfulness...and anxiety. ..rambling thoughts in my head continually. ..i am returning back to my original prognosis. ..didn't find it to be of help at all....up to 200mg...really don't want to keep experimenting...not sure of next step. .." | 5 |
acne | "i'm 35 years old and never had acne until about 10 years ago, after i had my first child. my dermatologist prescribed epiduo after i tried every possible over the counter acne treatments at home. it takes about 6 weeks to start seeing results. at first i still broke out, then my skin turned red and started to peel. i started using moisturizer which burned and didn't even help, but, i stuck with it. at about the 6th week, those side effects subsided and i no longer have breakouts. my skin is no longer peeling and red and is silky soft with acne scars diminishing daily. the best stuff ever!" | 2 |
anxiety | "i was suicidal aged 25. anxiety and depression. diazepam saved my life. i started on 5mg 3 times a day for a week cut down to 2 for a week then one at night under doctors orders. also one prozac in the mornings 20 mg. i felt better straight away. don't let anyone scare you from taking diazepam, yes they are addictive but my quality of life since taking it has been as a (normal) person. i really can't praise it enough as i know i wouldn't be here and living a good life without it. if the tablets help then why not take them. thanks for reading." | 3 |
birth control | "before leaving for a semester abroad, i requested that my doctor give me a birth control where i wouldn't have periods every month. that turned out to be a big mistake. once i started taking jolessa, i became much more moody and overall depressed. i started getting zits on my chest and back - something that hasn't happened to me since freshman year of high school! my acne on my face has gotten worse. i gained 10 pounds. i have always been the kind of person that could get away with eating whatever i want (fast food 5 times a week!) and not exercise and never weigh more than 134 pounds, but not anymore. no change after altering dietary & exercising habits. after 5 months taking jolessa, i'm most definitely switching after i finish this pack." | 0 |
birth control | "i experienced a lot of weight gain, but the worst side effect has been dry skin on my face and i have never had skin problems. i have also experienced some headaches but i am going to actually take the brown pill this month. i have a missed period one month and then the next month i get my period 2 times in one cycle. but it's working the best out of all the birth controls that i have used. (i use birth control for hormone headaches)" | 0 |
birth control | "i was on the depo provera for 5 years. i'm 28 years old and have three children. i have been depo provera ever since i had my youngest child before i left the hospital which is 5 years ago. i wanted to try something new long -term besides the iud. my nexplanon was implanted march 2014. in april i bled for a whole week then after that no bleeding so far. also i have not had any side effects. i get very moody every once a while and that's about it so far." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "it works. there's not enough space in the review for my whole experience so i'll give you some bullet points. first time having sex. had unprotected sex (no condom, no birth control). took plan b about 4-5 hours after sex. may have been ovulating (but my cycle is always irregular). 291 pounds. all reviews said that being overweight and ovulating makes it ineffective. no side effects at all! well my period just showed up today! that's 2 days after i thought it would. ladies, please use protection. if he doesn't want to use protection, get the hell out of there. needless to say, i have my birth control and will be getting it injected tomorrow." | 10 |
anxiety | "i wanted to leave my experience on here because this drug has changed my life!! i read all the bad experiences people have had and was worried this would happen to me too. back in december 2016 for some reason i just lost it. heart racing constant (although most my life i have had heart racing at times...anxiety) panicking over nothing, crying, depressed, lost interest in hanging out with my friends, wanted to just lay in bed all day, expecting the worst to happen, scared to drive anywhere past my town, dreading my husband coming home from work...etc...no logical reason for any of this. my doctor started me out on zoloft and it helped a little at first. the side effects for zoloft were awful for me the first week. 7 months in my doctor had me on 100 mg and at that point it felt like it wasn't working at all anymore. in august he switched me to effexor (generic) the only side effects was an occasional dizzy feeling a couple times the first few days. i literally felt a change by the 2 day. heart started beating normal, happy, lots of energy, driving everywhere!!! the best part, other then my heart not racing, is wanting to hang out with friends again and talking to complete strangers without sweating and panicking thinking they are judging me!! i did have to raise my dosage to 150 mg because 75 mg was only working half the day. i do hear when you do want to come off of these it is not fun but at this point i hope i never have to." | 3 |
birth control | "i'm 23 and have been on yaz for 3 years. i switched to yaz from ortho tri-cyclen lo because ortho was causing me major mood swings. yaz took care of the mood swings, i have virtually none on yaz, but it came with other side effects. the worst of them is debilitating intense headaches 2-3 days before my period. when i start taking the placebo pills, i get blinding headaches! also, decreased sex drive, and tiredness. yaz, did however give me very regular periods... they are like clockwork... i know down to the hour when i'm going to get my period and it only lasts 4 days, and is light because of the headaches, i am switching to loestrin 24 fe. i hope it gets rid of the headaches and some of the other side effects. good luck!" | 0 |
birth control | "i spent almost 2 years on alesse 28. my first couple months were okay. i experienced severe nausea and gained 10 pounds but lost them shortly after. i took alesse routinely at 10 pm. my first month on it i woke up with sweats, seeing "stars" and started vomiting. i assumed it was a bug until it happened the following week again. my doctor told me to give it 3 months so i did. this continued about once every 1-2 months at the same time during the night. i began living with gravol in my back pocket until i had enough. i came off alesse and have not had any midnight "episodes" and feel so much better. it was effective in preventing pregnancy although i always use backup methods anyways. my periods were short and light & minor cramps" | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on the depo injection since i was 15 and i'm now 30....its been so efficiant! i have gained some weight in that time but that could easily be down to just growing up and life style choices. i had my period for a couple of months after i started on it but haven't had a period since then. i do now go for a bone scan every 2 years to check for osteoporosis but so far everything has been fine. i have however started to take calcium vitamins to just give me a boost without eating a lot of dairy.
only downside i can say about it is it has given me some skin issues or i believe it has contributed to making psorisis and ezcema worse." | 0 |
pain | "1 pill every 24 hours very convenient. is not near as hard on stomach and intestines. works about as well as aleve or ibuprofen if you take them every 4 hours." | 4 |
acne | "i've been on this birth control for about a year now. i've tried probably about 8 birth controls within 9 years and this one has to be the worst (skin wise). i've never had painful cyst like bumps before and now i get them along my jawline and hairline. they take forever to go away and is especially worse when it's that time of the month. birth control wise i've had no issues and no break through bleeding. i've noticed increased bloating but no weight gain. i'm definitely switching to something better for my skin." | 2 |
insomnia | "i am wide awake all night. then i woke up at 8:00am to put the dog out, are breakfast and went back to bed til noon. i've only had it 4 times and am calling my doctor in the morning. i am taking 20 mg. the highest recommended dosage." | 8 |
acne | "great product. my daughter has been battling acne problems for years. when she was given the prescription for duac,, her face cleared and her confidence was boosted. unfortunately when the doctor gave her another prescription the insurance would not pay for duac only the generic. well, the generic didn't work, the product broke her face out. so, the next time she got the prescription i paid out of pocket, but $330 a box is too expensive. unfortunately, over the last year her acne got worst. if you can get the product, it's totally worth it. just wish the insurance wasn't so cheap. #coupon.." | 2 |
obesity | "i'm a 39 year old female, 5'7" and 224 pounds. i've struggled with my weight off and on. last year i was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and i'm in a low dosage thyroid medication. i eat fairly clean but i stay very tired already. i spoke to my doctor yesterday and he suggested contrave because it's a nonstimulant. i'm to increase the pills weekly by one. this week i'm only to take one each morning first 7 days. i took my first one this morning and roughly 45 minutes later i was incredibly sleepy almost drunk feeling. it's gotten a little better but not much. i don't really have an appetite and i feel foggy minded. i will continue and hope the side effects ease up over time." | 7 |
birth control | "i'm 20 and i got nexplanon 8 months ago. first 6 months i bled constantly (although it was light it was still a huge pain in the ass) but i stuck it out because my gp said it would take 4-6 months for my body to fully adjust. i've gained about 30lbs. i have terrible mood swings, i get angry very easily, and i also have a very low sex drive, so my relationship is suffering. since the initial 4-6 month period, i've had terrible acne which i've never suffered from before, and i've had discharge and regular spotting. at least it has been effective, since the weight gain, low sex drive and acne has pretty much made me never want to have sex again, but i cannot wait to get it taken out of my arm.. although i hear that's the worst bit!!" | 0 |
birth control | "i got the kyleena iud inserted about 3 months ago and not only was it the worst pain i've ever gone through, i've had so many issues and side effects. ever since i got it inserted, there has been an annoying throbbing pain in my uterus and despite checkups and pap smears, theres nothing wrong with it. i also had a very early miscarriage on this birth control which was extremely hard on myself and my boyfriend. also i have the worst break outs of my entire life on my jaws, neck, and hips. gained 15 pounds as well. would never recommend this birth control to anyone ever. long story short, i have an appointment next week to get this demon contraption out of me and i am exploring a different type of contraceptive." | 0 |
pain | "been on it for several years for spinal condition. never had any uncomfortable side effects from it, and it managed my pain great. now i have been taken off dilaudid and put on methadone. nausea, periodic profuse sweating along with agonizing pain is what i'm back to. i also got tired of finding doctors that were willing to prescribe it, finding a pharmacy that carried it and even if the pharmacy has them, you still have the pharmacists who decide to "play god and were not willing to fill it for you. if you are lucky enough to establish these 3. things, you're still having to deal with ignorant attitudes from people who think they know more than the orthopedic professionals that you have to see on a monthly basis." | 4 |
birth control | "i've had the nexplanon implant for a year now, at first it was brilliant, had my period and then nothing for a good month. after a while i started noticing brown spotting in my underwear. not a lot but it was enough to put me off being intimate with my boyfriend. i put up with it for 3 months as the nurse said it will take time to get used to. in summer, i thought it was best to try taking the pill with the nexplanon to help regulate periods. this was amazing after i'd finished the course no bleeding for 3 months. but then i bled for 4 weeks. and finally it stopped. this appears to be not the right birth control for me. however, its very effective in the sense that i'm not pregnant. please don't let my story scare you away, its worth a try :)" | 0 |
birth control | "i am 6 weeks out of my skyla insertion. the initial insertion is painful! i was told it is largely because i have never had kids. it was an intense and sharp pain but it was fairly quick between measuring and insertion. my abdomen was throbbing after. so, i didn't go to work that day and took a few more advil and a 2 hour nap when i got home. when i woke up, the cramping had largely subsided and into the night i was almost normal.
i went to work the next day like usual. now, i don't even feel the iud. i have not had a period since. also, i lost a 3-4 lbs. i was in the pill before and must have lost the water weight. i would definitely recommend getting the skyla iud! it is worth the initial pain!" | 0 |
weight loss | "i started phentermine on october 8th 2016 at 273 lbs (yap i said 273). that day was the lowest i've ever felt. i cried and my dr. asked why i'm crying. really at that weight he had to ask. so he prescribed phentermine and today january 2nd 2017 i'm happy to say i now weigh 239. a loss of 34 lbs. this is the only thing that has worked for me. i can't thank my dr. enough. here's to a healthier happier 2017." | 6 |
obesity | "after losing 80 pounds in 1 year by walking every single day for 45 minutes then increasing to 1 hr plus, i was unable to lose any more weight. weight was stable for 5 yrs via 1 to 2 hrs cardio and weight training 4 times a week, and constant vigil of quality and quantity of food. i am hypothyroid, but not diabetic. after much wailing and gnashing of teeth for some help on losing these last 25 or 30 lbs, my wonderful doctor put me on victoza 2 days before thanksgiving. i am giving joyful thanks. i do not even think about food-- have zero hunger or cravings! for me, this is a miracle!" | 7 |
emergency contraception | "i had unprotected sex while on my birth control pills not realizing that the anti biotic i am on would counteract with it considering it usually says it on the bottle. however, after i started panicking the very next morning (less than 24 hours) i went and bought the plan b pill from my local drug store for 50$. i did not feel anything after taking it but 24 hours afterwards i felt nauseous, and my stomach felt upset. after that passed, my period was supposed to come 3 weeks later it....my breasts became very sore, and i broke out really bad. all symptoms of my period. so 4 days before my period was supposed to start i got my period!!! i was ovulating, and over the "weight limit" be patient and wait!" | 10 |
birth control | "i had nexplanon for 6 years total, i have mixed reviews on it. it was extremely effective at preventing pregnancy, and i didn't have periods at all while i had it! my only negative points would be horrible weight gain during the duration of having it and the weight was near impossible to lose. i recently had nexplanon removed and immediately experienced mood swings and drop in my sex drive. hopefully after my hormones rebalance i will feel normal! other than that, no complaints! definitely recommend for someone who does not want children for 3+ years" | 0 |
birth control | "nuvaring has been good for me personally. i've been on it for 3 1/2 years. no cramping or bloating or weight gain. i have short, light periods and i even have larger breasts. my only complaint is the extremely low sex drive. this is a great birth control method, you can forget about it for 3 weeks. sure beats taking a pill everyday." | 0 |
depression | "i've been on prozac for many years. this medication has definitely improved my life. i had tried zoloft first and had some strange side effects. i've never had any adverse effects with prozac. i don't feel any different except i feel so much better on it. i will continue to take it." | 1 |
anxiety | "i started taking this drug 10 years ago because i was always stressed and was waking up at 3am. started on 0.5mg at bedtime, combined with trazadone, and it would knock me out within 15 minutes-i almost had to rush to the bed sometimes. it was prescribed to take another dose in the morning but i only did this once, as it made me very sleeping driving to work. i later discovered the trazadone wasn't doing anything and now just take the klonopin at 0.75mg at bedtime and it gradually puts me to sleep and keeps me there. if i wake in the middle of the night and would normally stress about stuff, i am able to fall back to sleep till morning. helps with work anxiety during the day, too. it has been a miracle drug for me!" | 3 |
weight loss | "i began taking adipex on march 4, 2011 and have lost 11.8 pounds and it is only march 23. i would recommend this for everyone who wants to lose weight. it has raised my heart rate occasionally, but it goes back down." | 6 |
birth control | "aside from the horrible nausea i have gotten, this pill is very effective and the time window is 2 hours but i have taken it 5 hours later a few times and had no problem i also have unprotected sex regularly. it cleared my acne after my first months dose" | 0 |
anxiety | "i think buspar is working really well for me.. i also take zoloft and its a great combination so far. i do get a little dizzy but my anxiety was so bad that i'd rather be a little dizzy than anxious.." | 3 |
birth control | "i've absolutely loved nexplanon. the pill isn't a good option for me because i don't take it consistently, and vaginal implants are difficult because of my vaginismus. since i got this product, i've loved not having to give my birth control even a cursory thought. my skin hasn't changed, my weight pattern is the same as before. i've had three periods since i got the implant a year ago. i consider myself lucky, though - i have a naturally high metabolism, my skin has been clear for years, and i've never had really heavy periods. so my risk factors for side effects are negligible." | 0 |
birth control | "i ended up trying the patch after having too many bad experiences with the pill form. i have fibroids and am extremely irregular (skip months at a time, so i really needed to be on something.
the first few months were a bit rough, but it evened out pretty smoothly after that. i've now been on the patch for over two years and i absolutely love it. i've never had it fall off, and i no longer have any side effects. in fact, 99% of the time i forget it's even there. not pregnant yet either, so it works there too. great option if you can't handle the pill." | 0 |
insomnia | "i have insomnia worst than most people. i'm 21, i compete in body building and and i'm in great shape. i never get tired. if i get 3 hours of sleep a night i can still function fine the next day. but it shot me into horrible anxiety and depression from lack of sleep. i've tried all the sleeping medicines. there's no doubt ambien will knock you out but i always wake up 4 hours later. i just started taking lunesta because i was so desperate to get sleep. lunesta the first night helped me sleep 8 hours. the second night, "last night" it took about an hour to come into affect but i definitely slept 9 hours. no bad taste. i feel amazing. it definitely works all night . if you need a full nights sleep, please try it." | 8 |
emergency contraception | "i took this pill at the end of april, and went through an emotional rollercoaster. me and my boyfriend always have unprotected sex (dumb right?) well, i got a very heavy, emotional and painful period about 10 days late. i recently took this pill, about 24 hours after sex. it was a week before my expected period, i recieved my period (i hope) 3 days late. it wasn't like my normal period but it was bleeding, so i'm happy. i've had really bad frequent urination so i have no idea what's causing that. i've experienced nausea and dizziness. still worried, i'm going to take a few more pregnancy tests. but it seems like it's worked! fingers crossed! i'm only 17!" | 10 |
birth control | "i had liletta inserted on 09/29/16 the insertion was painful, almost as if i was being stabbed multiple times. i had horrible cramps for about 2 hours afterwards and was swore the next day. i'm experiencing light spotting throughout the day and it's very annoying. i'm also noticing a lot of acne (my skin has been always clear before liletta was inserted)." | 0 |
obesity | "so i have been on this medication for almost 2 months. while i'm not losing as quickly as i anticipated, i am losing nonetheless. the only complaint i have are the side effects. extreme dry mouth at times and horrible nausea. i am at the 4 pills a day now, that's when the nausea kicked in. though, it is a deterrent from eating. over all, this medication is effective, just be prepared for the side effects" | 7 |
acne | "i got on the pill to get rid of my acne and regulate my period. i have been on it almost a month and i'm quitting it now. my acne is the worst its ever been, i never really get a lot of acne around my mouth and on my chin. the first week was great. my skin was soft and my acne cleared up a little.toward the end of the second week my acne had doubled and was horrible! i also get cramps all the time and i hardly got cramps when i wasn't on the pill. i have also got a bladder infection on the third week. for 3 days i would throw up everything i ate or drank. i cramped right under my right ribs, by my belly button, and where i cramp when i have my period. this pill isnt working for me" | 2 |
birth control | "i have been on lutera for over a year, and i love it. i'm shocked to see so many bad reviews but i guess everyone's body reacts differently so i'd just keep an open mind! i have very light, short periods, i'm no more moody than i would normally be, and haven't gained any weight. i have used other pills in the past that made me very moody and depressed and worsened my pms symptoms but this really evened me out. the only thing i'm wondering is if this is why i have persistent acne, it never occurred to me until recently because all doctors i've asked just say oh good you're on bc that should be helping. even if it is the cause of my acne i'm not sure i would switch because it works that good for me." | 0 |
pain | "i have a disc protrusion at c4-5 and c5-6 which causes a narrowing in the foriminal which causes nerve root pain. in may of 2009 i was in excruciating pain and through the advice of my chiropractor he suggested that i mention to my spine specialist the medication celebrex. my specialist said let's give it a try, and wow what a miracle. i went from extreme pain, i wasn't even able to sleep on my left side, couldn't walk due to pain running down from my shoulder to my left thumb. i couldn't even bend to shave my legs. well other than a little stomach irritation in the beginning, i have little to no pain. my insurance picks up the price of the medicine with me having to pay a nominal copay of $45.00. i can now exercise, ride my bike." | 4 |
acne | "i had tried just about everything for acne from topical creams to antibiotics. i had been on various different antibiotics for acne over the past four years and was ready to stop always taking antibiotics that never truly cleared my skin fully anyway. it's my second month on yaz and i've noticed improvement in my skin without taking the antibiotics. the first month i had a pretty bad breakout, mood swings, bad cramping, and cravings. i noticed a sort of constant breast tenderness and swelling, but especially so nearing my period. my sex drive has also significantly decreased and and in the first month i would actually cry for no reason at all (moodiness). the best part is that my insurance covers this completely. i pay nothing out of pocket" | 2 |
depression | "diagnosed bipolar late 30's, lithium threw me into a clinical depression. was not hospitalized as i tried tricyclic after tricyclic, with the awful side effects, weight gain and almost a zombie, sleeping all the time.
researching i discovered maoi inhibitors, was put on nardil. had only 15 min. medication checks every two weeks. at the first i asked, still depressed, "will i ever be motivated again?", so weary was i of this horrid depression.
at the second medication check, two weeks later, my depression had lifted! it kept me out of depression, functioning, and as close to 'normal', "whatever that is", for decades. it saved my life." | 1 |
depression | "immediately helped my sleep pattern from taking the first tablet, however the vivid dreams were quite bizzare but not a concern. however i did suffer with swelling to feet and legs almost straight away, i was advised to stick with it for another month hoping the swelling would settle. unfortunately this didn't happen and i also developed a generalised muscle ache which was quite annoying as my anxiety and mood had improved quite significantly." | 1 |
birth control | "i get periods every 10 - 20 days which lasts for 10 - 14 days, and is quite heavy. the only upside is that i'm not pregnant so it works, but i thinks mostly because of the bleeding. i'm going next week to have it removed. and i've given it nearly 2 years to settle down." | 0 |
anxiety | "i've been on lexapro for two months now. the first 4 weeks i had very minor side effects. dry mouth, dilated pupils, etc. very minor and only lasted 2 days each. two months later i can tell you this medication is amazing. i suffered from very periodic anxiety which turned into panic attacks on some occasions. it was always in the back of my mind as to if or when it was going to happen. that's no way to live. i feel focused with clear thought now. i still laugh and feel every emotion...i just don't worry about things like i used to before lexapro. i'm happier and have a more positive outlook on difficult situations in my life now. i find myself being much more social now too. miracle medication for sure!" | 3 |
obesity | "i've just completed week 1, 1 pill in the morning. so, here's my week one observation. only side effect was day one woozy feeling. other than that nothing else. i still feel hungry but my response to hunger is different. when i'm hungry i'm really only interested in not feeling hungry anymore. so i don't really care what i eat to accomplish that. so i'll eat something healthy. whereas before i would obsess more about eating something super yummy and fattening to satisfy more than hunger. i feel overall more determined in getting things accomplished. still experience cravings in the evening and i'm hoping the addition of the evening pill in week 2 will help these cravings subside. overall experience has been positive." | 7 |
bipolar disorde | "i am diagnosed bipolar ii. i've been taking this for 3 years now. i increased the dosage up to 400mg at one point and became very dizzy and nauseated. although, for the majority of the time, i took 150mg twice a day, but now the effectiveness is wearing down. i give this medicine a 7 because it definitely helped stabilize my moods and i became less irritable. i'm discontinuing my use this week to try lithium. i hear great things about lithium and am tired of the inconsistency i've been getting with lamotrigine as of late. (also, the possibility of developing steven johnson's syndrome is totally not worth it and long-term use of lamotrigine doesn't make you immune to it of course!)" | 5 |
depression | "have only been on pristiq less than 1 week and previously taking lexapro, which did nothing for me. on lexapro for years and accepted it when doctors told me that i may not feel better than what i do. with pristiq someone has turned the light on in my brain and there is a distinct shift in my mood. i hope i have found the right antidepressant to help me recover and feel like entering the land of the living again...fingers and toes crossed. i will keep you posted...no noticeable side effects as yet." | 1 |
birth control | "i took this pill for years...since i was probably 20. never had any side effects or issues, was very happy with it. kept a healthy weight (even lost some) and it helped my skin. but ultimately, it didn't do what it was supposed to. took it like clockwork and got pregnant..." | 0 |
insomnia | "55 yrs old, could only sleep one hour at a time, two or three hours per night. brain dead all day, suicidal due to anxiety issues. now sleep 5 or 6 hrs per night, i feel almost normal. no side effects, taking 5 mg at bed time, 5 more when i wake up in 3 hrs." | 8 |
acne | "honestly so happy that i was prescribe this!!! never ever had problems with my skin and then recently i was diagnosed with 'mild acne' and given this .. absolutely over the moon with how much its cleared up my face and i had results within the first night of using it! skin is dry in the morning but overall would definitely recommend this product!!" | 2 |
depression | "i am extremely disheartened in reading the negative reviews. i have taken effexor since 1993. i began taking 37.5 mg and later lived for one year in a private psychiatric hospital for a suicide attempt. my psychiatrist, then the president of the american psychiatric association, increased my dose to 600 mg per day. this miracle drug kept and still keeps me alive some 23 years later. i have experimented with not taking this or any medication. i never presented with any withdrawal symptoms. however, like clockwork, on the 3rd day w/o it i begin to cry tears over nothing. by the 4th day i find myself in the midst of severe depression.
within an hour of beginning my regimen again, i am back to my normal.
do not be afraid to try this medicati" | 1 |
birth control | "i've had it put in since 6 weeks after my 2nd son was born. it's been 6 months. bled and spotted for 3 months and then stopped. i love everything except the mood swings and anxiety. i'm not the same with my family. also my sex drive but if i can only get a hold on this anger i believe my sex drive would get better. going to talk with my doctor about it and go from there. hopefully it gets better." | 0 |
pain | "it is amazing pain relief. i built a tolerance so quickly! i could take 1 and feel so much better and soon it was one and a half 7.5s and weeks later two 7.5s. lidoderm patch and tens unit helped some but you feel like you need the medicine so very easy to convince your body that you need it. gained 10 lbs. after 3 years and some physical therapy plus neurontin. pm doctor switched me to nucynta. no tolerance to that yet! they have injected my intercostal nerves with cortisone to see if it was nerve damage from the back to back pregnancies. constipation has been horrible. i need two vicoprofen 10s every 8 hours but oh well. some relief is nice." | 4 |
pain | "just had toradol injection for very painful wrist tendinitis. my belly is killing me. can't tell if my wrist is better because all i can concentrate on us my tummy pain. i am not sure it isn't worse than my wrist pain is/was. gosh i hope this stops soon!" | 4 |
pain | "this medicine is amazing for pain. i have trigeminal neuralgia and i take it at night. it gives you a calm feeling and makes you not care about the pain. i just had my dose doubled and it takes a few days to get used to the medicine and/or new levels and the higher dose knocked me out for literally two days, just like when it was first prescribed. but i can't rave about it enough." | 4 |
birth control | "i am married and just 2 months ago had a baby girl. i wanted a way to wait a good amount of time without being worried about taking a pill or getting pregnant. when i had this done i took 2 tylonol before i went in and it did not hurt one bit. i went when i was on my period so this way my cervix would be slightly opened. all i've experience is a bit of cramps and some back pain. my period stop right when it was put in, i was amazed. i love this type of birth control and my husband doesn't feel it so it's perfect." | 0 |
birth control | "every person is different, this birth control was not for me. i gained 15+ pounds in 5 months, crazy mood swings and very anxious all the time, zero sex drive. i had it removed after 5 months i just couldn't take it anymore." | 0 |
acne | "i first went on doxy for 6 months with little to no improvement. my dermatologist continued to prescribe me doxy, along with epiduo, 2 medicated face washes, aczone and tazorac. it has been over a month and i am beyond frustrated. i have seen no improvement on my cystic cheek acne, and every morning i wake up to 7-15 new whiteheads. i want to go on accutane but my dermatologist tells me i am not a good candidate. i hate being ashamed of my face and feeling ugly because of my stupid acne." | 2 |
adhd | "the first meds prescribed to me (nz) male 19, stopped taking this immediately, experience almost all the side effects and it is not worth it for me as the body seems to hate it. may be worth a shot for you but i'm not taking this rubbish for 4 weeks to get any benefit for adhd symptoms not worth all these side effects imo. plus i was told i can't stop it once i build it up in my system. no thanks feels like poison in me" | 9 |
birth control | "i just started this pill, this is my first month and i'm about two weeks in. i feel like no one this new has left any comments (i've been searching for answers and relatable experiences on it). i figure i might help a few people who are going to be in my position. my breast have gotten a bit bigger in just two weeks (half a cup size). no moodiness so far, in fact it may have bettered my mood. on my 11th day (today) i got a light period. i had cramps, but not normal cramps and no where near as painful. when i woke up i felt pain in my mid abdomen, right above my belly button. as for weight gain, i feel bloated, but i always have problems with bloating - so i would need more time before i blame the birth control." | 0 |
depression | "worked quickly (or it was in my head), lots of yawning, by week 4 very drowsy in the morning on my 90 minute drive to work so started taking it after i got to work which is better for society in general. sometimes restless sleep. having said that, i had a lot negative thoughts about my life that i don't notice or dwell on now so i am really good with these minor side effects. i'm much happier, less irritable and family recognized it easily. i'm genuinely happy with it and thankfully no nasty side effects (thus far)." | 1 |
depression | "be careful of medically induced hypo mania. i took this for years. helped with depression and i decided to put up with increased anxiety and racing thoughts. without my realizing it, i became extremely manic and caused irrational and destructive behavior. thank god, switched doctors and medicines (to lamictal). i wish i had known this can induce manic behavior! please be careful because mania lies to you and makes you think all is well." | 1 |
birth control | "this is my second go around with this birth control the first 3 years i had no period or spotting the entire 3 years. it was amazing. the second implant i've gotten was not so much the same. i don't get periods but i do get spotting. it's usually at the beginnig of the month or not at all. it never last more than a week and it's so light i sometimes forget it happening. the only side affects that i have noticed are acne and mood swings. i'm due to have it removed in december of 2015, however i'm probably going to get it removed sooner, due to the acne. i can't take it anymore!!! after 6 years on nextplanon i will more than likely resort back to the pill." | 0 |
birth control | "i don't have anything to complain about besides a big decrease in appetite, which is good and bad. it helps me eat healthier and eat the right portions but i almost feel like i have to force myself to eat now and i love food. so i've ended up shedding a few pounds which i'm already tiny enough. but besides only a little spotting and my first period was shortened and minor cramping, its working out fine for me! i was on lo estrin prior and that made me feel a little moody and emotional and brought down my sex drive as well." | 0 |
obesity | "made it up to the 4 a day dose. unfortunately, no reduced cravings yet and still very hungry. no pick up in my motivation to diet or exercise either. hopeful but beginning to think it's not going to work for me. others report immediate weight loss. not here!!! also, feeling a little more anxious and agitated at this dose. :/ the odd thing is, is that it has helped tremendously with my chronic back pain. i would stay on it just for that reason. had significantly lowered my pain level." | 7 |
pain | "my dr gave me voltaren gel to help relieve my ilio-inguinal neuralgia as a sample. i don't have a specific dosage, just when it hurts, apply the cream. it works amazing! i mainly use it for break-through pain between doses, and days like this with storms and hectic days at work, i'm able to concentrate on work instead of trying to take my mind off of the pain. does this come in gallon size with a push handle? maybe a bath bomb i could put in my jacuzzi tub? just askin..." | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "i've been on this medication for 2 months and this is the best i have felt in the 4 years since i was diagnosed with bipolar i. only problem is i've gained about 10 pounds." | 5 |
birth control | "i have been on lybrel since it came out. it is an absolute miracle pill for me. i tell everyone about it. i have had no bleeding, no cramps since i have been on it. i used to have very heavy bleeding and terrible cramps. this pill has changed my life." | 0 |
birth control | "i used the patch a couple of years ago and do not remember the side effects i am having now. i am nauseous, my breasts are swollen and sore, and i am retaining water. my moods are through the roof and i hope this levels out soon." | 0 |
birth control | "i started using depo when i was 15 and was on it for about 5 or so years and again awhile later. i loved it, had no periods, no side effects, no increase in acne. i didn't gain weight until i started it again around the time i turned 21 and i think it was just the birthday, not the depo and stopped taking it around 22-23. now, i am 25 and started again. i am on my first 3 month injection and my hormones have been absolutely nuts. i am driving my boyfriend insane, crying and complaining all the time about nothing really. i am halfway through this cycle and will not be getting another injection. over the last month, i feel like a completely different person. " | 0 |
birth control | "absolutely love it. no period, no mood changes, no bleeding, no nothing but a little bit more acne but could be from stress right now because i've been dealing with a lot. but my body got used to it within a month." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "my girlfriend and i had to use this contraceptive twice. both times it worked! i'm only a teenager so this was very important because i didn't have the money to support a baby nor did she. it was a very grueling month waiting for her period to come but it did. her period did come about 4 days late. but if you do take it within the time, i had her take it 30 minutes before both times and it should be bound to work." | 10 |
birth control | "i just started to take the pill, it's been almost a week come sunday and i've noticed irritation of the skin. especially my legs super itchy for the past two days. i've never experience this before until i started using this. after today no more for this pill" | 0 |
depression | "i previously posted on here in december 2016 when i first started taking them for depression, anxiety, trichtillomania . i was on 30mg of paroxetine until now, i've had to come off them. i've been a complete zombie for 6 months, i slept 12 hours a night, had no interest in doing anything, exercise was impossible. headaches, snacking, lack of concentration. it was like i still had anxiety just the symptoms were numbed. since stopping taking this medicine i feel alive. i am still sick but i am able to get up and go to the gym and i only need 8 hours or less sleep. i came off cold turkey, it was very stupid but i needed relief from this med. i'm feeling much more alive. i think i'll need meds again but i won't be using paroxetine (or sertraline or citalopram!)" | 1 |
depression | "i felt better during the day after about a week, but the side effects have been unpleasant. mainly the lack of sleep. since the first day i started i couldn't get a good quality night sleep. only 2 weeks in and i'm already feeling how i did before. did the depression and anxiety go away? yeah, for a short time. but it just gives me this fake happiness that i can't really describe. its like a lot of the sadness goes away, but so does many other good feelings. i may be because of the lack of sleep/appetite/sex drive, but all in all, hasn't really helped me." | 1 |
obesity | "i just began my dose at 3 milligrams on saxenda and i have to say this is truly the only thing that has ever genuinely surpressed my appetite to the point of having to force myself to eat. my experience with side effects was definitely nausea however i find its not that bad. the odd stomach pain has occurred too. this medication for sure works and i've already lost 8 pounds only being on it a week (crazy!). i'm conerned about the unknown of the medication but really want to get my weight problem under control as i have been over weight my whole life. i had to fight for coverage with great west life but in the end it was approved for me." | 7 |
emergency contraception | "it works! me and my husband stay in different cities and were meeting after 3 whole months. we were so into it that we didn't bother to get the condom lying in the closet. he thought he would pull it out at the correct time but he couldn't. i was terrified. my period was due in a week. i spent the night contemplating whether it was safe to take the pill because i never took it before. but we were not ready for a baby and so i took it the next morning, after almost 12hrs. i didn't experience any side effects as given on the package. my period got delayed by 3 days and finally got it yesterday. it's great so chill! easy to say this now but those 3 days were hell. better be safe!" | 10 |
depression | "i had been on lexapro 20mg for years and was tired of the weight gain and thought i was okay enough to be off of it. weaned myself off of it over a long time and went through all of the brain zaps, confusion, exhaustion, etc. but, finally i was off it. i was starting to get depressed again and not very clear thoughts but i thought i could handle it. then, i got the flu and was on tamiflu (never again) and all of the depression and anxiety raised its ugly head again. could not shake it. the horrible thoughts, depression, hopelessness, insomnia, etc. i started a week ago back on lexapro 5mg and already feel much better. i am starting to get more tired during the day but i do not care. i may bump up to 10mg. if you need it, you need it." | 1 |
birth control | "lolo is the first birth control that's been right me. i tried seasonale and marvelon and spotted non stop, gained 10lbs in a year and experienced acne, which i'm lucky to rarely have. lolo cleared my skin, i never spotted after taking it- i am very good at taking it at exactly the same time everyday. my periods are 2-3 days and very light. this month, i didn't even have a period, this is normal with lolo. i've taken the 10lb off, haven't had an breakouts or mood swings either. lolo was recommended by my dr as my periods were heavy, long and painful. not anymore. highly recommended to anyone else with those issues." | 0 |
anxiety | "i've been taking this medication for two days and i'm already feeling a little happier and calmer the only thing i have an issue with is, i take this in the morning and in the evening when i take it i feel very weak and tired for thirty minutes to an hour after. i have pretty much passed out for like an hour after i've taken it. when i wake up though i feel pretty good so i'll take the nap. its worth it lol. very satisfied with this drug so far." | 3 |
birth control | "yes it worked but the side effects i dealt with for 2 months (give or take) wasn't worth it. i had to be rushed to the hospital last week due to the horrible migraines, pin and needles in my face, numbness and dizziness. it takes a lot to scare me and this pill definitely scared me. when i started the pill in march i bled for a month. old blood tho (brown) with lots of clots. some of them were bigger than quarters. when i called my obgyn about the bleed in march she advised me to continue to take it and that my body had to adjust and then just last week i was rushed to the er.talk about scary. i only went onto the pill because i have my i.u.d. removed. i'm still adjusting mentally from not being on it. it made my depression bad." | 0 |
anxiety | "i've been on lexapro for 2 years and am now weening myself off. i am giving this medicine a relatively high rating because it saved my social and academic life in under a month of beginning treatment. however, after being on it for about 2 years it's effects have plateaued. i am completely emotionally neutral to any situation. some may like this feeling, but i do not. example: i get a d on an important term paper. emotion: i don't care. example: i get an a on an important term paper. emotion: i don't care. i'd at least like to feel something from emotional stimuli. i will either be trying a different drug or giving a completely drugless life a chance. good luck to you all." | 3 |
depression | "my depression was primarily characterized by hopelessness and lack of motivation, and within weeks of starting wellbutrin, i experienced dramatic changes in my mood and mindset. i often forget that i even take wellbutrin because it has given me no side effects and has only made me feel the way i was always supposed to feel. this drug is definitely worth a try; even if it doesn't work so effectively for everyone, the potential for a negative experience is very low compared to that of other antidepressants." | 1 |
birth control | "i was recently prescribed to this birth control in order to monitor my reactions, for possible diagnosis of endometriosis. this is about my 3rd week, and i have noticed a drastic change in my mood. i feel constantly irritated or easily frustrated whenever i take it, and i have noticed that i have painful cramps more frequently than i used to." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "ive only been taking it for 3 days. gave me every side effect in the book. i'm currently up all night its 3:14 and i have to be at school at 8. also, i have been nonstop shaking and have devoured four whole bags of chips. this medicine is not good. not for bipolar at least" | 5 |
obesity | "i really hope i just did not waste $70.00. i started contrave a week ago for obesity and with changes to my diet and walking each day for at least 30 minutes, i have gained half a pound. i really don't feel any different on this medicine except i get irritable. i'm not sure if i'm not seeing results because i'm type 1 diabetic or because i am 5 months postpartum and just stopped the depo shot. i don't know if any of those medications react to this but i'm not seeing where this is working. i will continue and update next week and hopefully will start seeing some kind of results other than weight gain." | 7 |
insomnia | "it actually works! i have had sleep issues for years-the prescription meds do nothing for me. the klonopin i was taking to help me fall asleep stopped working so i tried unisom sleep tabs and it took about 30-45 mins to kick in but i was able to fall asleep and stay asleep. it's the first time in a long time that i slept through the night. i was groggy when i got up, but a shower and some coffee woke me right up." | 8 |
obesity | "i only took 1 tablet for two days and felt tired but jittery, difficulty swallowing and insomnia. i did loose 2 pounds but stopped taking it cause the way it made me feel. can anyone tell me if those feelings go away after longer use?" | 7 |
birth control | "i am 34, no kids. i chose this method due to it being convenient and non hormonal. i decided to read up on reviews and watch youtube videos before hand. mistake. i was absolutely terrified the day of my appt. because of how painful 8/10 users said it was. my dr prescribed me something to soften my cervix and told me to take ibuprofen before hand. i decided because of how nervous i was to go further than that. i took 2 xanex, and 1- 600 mg ibuprofen about 2 hours prior to the procedure and about 30 min prior to the procedure took tylenol w/hydrocodone. i was loopy and barely felt anything. a few hours later cramping, bleeding and a dull back ache. today is day 5, i do hope the cramping subsides." | 0 |
birth control | "i have used this birth control for a year now and i have not had any side effects. even when i first started taking it nothing changed. i love how regular i am now and i love that it works perfectly as a contraceptive. i would really recommend this birth control to girls in their late teens if they decide to go on birth control like me (19). i really do love it. it's a great birth control." | 0 |
depression | "my depression is responsible for a sleeping disorder that makes it very hard for me to stay awake and functional: i have some kind of hypersomnia instead of the regular insomnia complaints patients have. even though there are people that respond nicely to modafinil, i didn't feel anything while associating 200mg of it to my ssri. i couldn't notice any improvement to my sleeping cycle or to my concentration. side effects were absent too. unfortunately it was not for me." | 1 |
birth control | "i had the implanon for 13 months. i went from a size 2 to a size 9.
i worked out 6 days a week and lived on salad, shakes, chicken, fish and brown rice for about 90 days. i even gave up wine and beer with dinner. i started going up a pound a week. my breast hurt as bad as they did when i was pregnant and i lost my sex drive. i have had it out for a few weeks. i haven't really worked out or eaten too healthy. my weight started to drop the second my first period started. around the same time my sex drive returned.
all i can say is that everyone that did not gain wait on it is very lucky." | 0 |
birth control | "i did a lot of research and asked my doctor to put me on loestrin, being that it had a lower estrogen dosage. i started taking it before i went to bed every night, as instructed by my doctor, so as to sleep off some of the initial side effects. i had some small headaches week 1, but other than that i've loved this medication! the only issue was that i had some mild spotting about a week before my placebo pills for the first two packs. lighter shorter periods, smoother skin, and no cramps! love this pill. " | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on yaz for 3 years now and it really helped with a lot of things. my mild acne cleared up and i have beautiful skin, and before yaz i had very irregular periods that would last for 2 weeks at a time. yaz controlled my period and i only have it for about 3-4 days and it is very light. i do get moody while taking the white pills (last 4 pills) and i hate everything, but i've always been like that and it only lasts a few days. it has helped a great deal in preventing pregnancy, since i don't always use condoms. i would definitely recommend this pill." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on lolo for just over a year now (after i finished breastfeeding my son) and have had no negative side effects. the pill has not caused any weight gain or losses, change in attitude or sex drive. i haven't had a period in about 4 months now and it is slightly alarming that the pill is changing my cycle so much, but as long as i can still have more children when i am ready and my period comes back once i go off of lolo, i consider this to be an excellent birth control pill!" | 0 |
depression | "within just days of my first dose, i could fell a huge, positive difference. my mind and speech were clearer, my anxiety was nearly unrecognizable, and i was just plain happy. i admit that the cost has been somewhat limiting at times. when i have chosen to delay filling a prescription for a week or two, not only can i feel the difference, but my coworkers, family and friends quickly point out the changes. it's an amazing supplement and worth every penny (when i have it to spare). plan to stay on it from now on!" | 1 |
obesity | "i lost 30 pounds in less than 3 months with this drug, a sensible diet and exercise. i had started and quit a few diets before taking this medicine because i never felt satisfied after a small meal and i always wanted to snack. the first day i took it, i was shocked at my lack of interest in food. i would eat, but not with the same vigor and certainly not the same quantities. i noticed my mood was improved and that i had the energy to do things, including obsessive cleaning of my house. after several weeks of taking it, the medicine didn't seem as strong to me; however, my new eating and exercise patterns were established. good diet starter but not a permanent solution." | 7 |
anxiety | "i'm introverted and suffered some depression and anxiety due to a recent irs audit and personal problems at home , i landed in the hospital for 4 days after test on my heart etc everything cleared but stress and anxiety , i'm 40 and in good shape , dr put me on lexapro , first two weeks were brutal , emotional rollercoster and insomia, i asked my dr if he was sure these were not estrogen pills. after two weeks i started to feel awesome , better then before i'm on my eighth week and lost weight , motivated to go to gym , tolerate my wife's extroverted friends , i feel better then i did my entire life , even before my depression issues , crowds and loud people go over my head nothing irritates me anymore , sexual sides i last longer win win" | 3 |
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