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birth control | "i've been on ocella for over a year and i don't mind it. it does its job.
negatives: it kills your sex drive, horrible cramps, acne around your period time; but that's with anyone.
positives: emotions have been under control and periods only last about 4 days.
overall, i would recommend this birth control. i don't have spotting or emotional breakdowns or any of that." | 0 |
acne | "i just started taking minocycline (day 5) and its drying out my skin really bad! but i think that it's just drying out my pores and cysts? i'm not sure. anyway, i am prescribed to use epiduo gel after i wash my face and it burns my whole face because i feel like i'm missing a layer of my skin!
that being said, i do see improvements- my cysts are going down, but when i started the meds, i did get 2 new cysts, which was horrible." | 2 |
depression | "started my dose 7 days ago. the first three days were fantastic, and by day 4, i felt as normal as i have in two years. now, i am having the racing thoughts, electrical zaps and insomnia. i was struck with some strange illness 2 years ago that no doctor has yet to explain. my neurological symptoms of the illness have been a challenge at best (constant muscle twitches, head fog, stinging sensations, lack of coordination, sleeplessness, etc...). well all of this took a toll on my emotionally as a man. i have 4 children, a wife and three business. i was put on zoloft 2 years ago and stayed on it for 6 months, but the sexual side effects and the nausea were too much at the higher doses. hope i can get through the break-in period and this works." | 1 |
acne | "i am a 16 year old girl and i have mild-moderate acne in my t zone. when i first started using duac cream, the first couple weeks were awful. my skin was dry and flakey, it felt tight, and it was red raw. it was very painful when i applied the cream at night and was very hard to even get to sleep. also, i couldn't cover up my acne with makeup because my skin was too dry! i was feeling really low and upset. but i thought i would carry on using it just incase i start to see an improvement. and thankyou i did, after about the first 2 weeks my skin starting clearing up. my forehead especially, i had lots of little red pimples and the majority of them cleared as well as the rest of my face. it got a lot less dry and the redness faded." | 2 |
obesity | "well i wrote my review (see below) too soon. i had only taken it that day and did not go through a full 24 hour period. this medicine is hell!!! i had horrible nightmares like i've never had in my life then the headache came back like someone hit me with a 2x4. i was a complete zombie the next day. the worse!!! no belviq you are doing it wrong!!" | 7 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been on abilify for almost a year now after having a starting to go into a manic episode. abilify helped very quickly for me and kept me from going full blown mania. it also has stabilized my moods very well, however the down side is i have gained tremendous amounts of weight while on this 50lbs in the first 6 months with 34 more lbs in the following months. my regular md told me it was the abilify after doing some test for other things, and advised me to get off this. i can't afford to gain anymore weight and i am hoping that getting off this takes care of that, but i also hope i will remain stable. good luck if you need this take it, but be aware of increased hunger and weight gain." | 5 |
adhd | "my 7 year old son was on this for a few months. it wasn't until summer and he was in my care full time when i started to notice his strange characteristics. he became more of a loner, didn't talk much with anyone, and started staring off with a fearful look. at my mothers i noticed he was staring into the bushes, rocking back and forth while standing. i asked him what he was doing and he told me he was seeing eyes in the bushes and they were all staring back at him. well i immediately called his pediatrician and had him taken off that day. we started seeing improvements by the next couple of days. he became more social, wanted to actually get of the house and was my boy again." | 9 |
adhd | "my son is 13 and he has tried several different prescriptions for adhd. this one does seem to be the best so far. i have read about the max of dose being 20 ml and that is what he is on. once the medicine wears off he can be very difficult to manage with his attitude and behavior. it is ends up being a very stressful situation when he gets this way. " | 9 |
weight loss | "hey everyone i weight 239 the day i started adipex its been 5 days and i just checked the scale i've lost 5 lbs! my first goal is to make it to 160lb being 27 and 5'8 then hope to get to 140lb! my mom refered me to adipex because she is 57 and with in less then a year on this she looks amazing . i have two children the youngest being 9 mths i've gained so much weight, but the news of already losing 5 lbs makes me hopeful! i have dry mouth and trouble sleeping i'm making myself drink more water to help lose weight and with the thirst. i take a half with breakfast and a half at lunch and it helps a lot but my problem is with eating a dinner and eating a late dinner so i will work harder on will power." | 6 |
birth control | "awful.... this birth control was the first my 16yr old daughter has been on. after the first few days i noticed how irritable and moody she was. i called the doctor, she recommended to keep taking it and let her body adjust to it. 1 month taking this birth control she became very angry, aggressive towards people and friends, irritated all of the time, short memory and memory loss, irrational acts, very depressed, 3 panic attacks and suicide attempt. she thankfully is ok but very scary. she doesn't even remember her snap decision to take her own life. she just says she felt like everything was terrible and she didn't want to feel like that. this is an extreme reaction i know but wanted to let it known what happened." | 0 |
birth control | "made me very emotional and anxious, i felt like i was going crazy. it also made my periods irregular and gave me awful cramps. only took for 4 months and it caused me to have 3 very painful ovarian cysts. was not the right birth control for me!" | 0 |
weight loss | "i was diagnosed with pcos making it extremely difficult for me to lose weight which is why my doctor prescribed me contrave. i’m now on my third week of contrave and taking 3 pills a day. the first week was pretty difficult with side effects, i felt nauseous and dizzy constantly. the second week i also experienced nausea and dizziness but it was slightly better. now in the third week i’m not feeling any side effects of the medicine. thus far i’ve lost 4lbs, which for someone with pcos is pretty good i think. i’m doing weight watchers simultaneously which has been super easy. contrave enables you to stop eating when you’re full and doesn’t give you cravings for bad food, which has been great for me." | 6 |
weight loss | "2 days into my 3rd week on contrave. i've lost 9 pounds with no change in exercise habits. not because the meds are controlling my cravings, but because i am way too nauseous to eat. i kid you not, the nausea is almost unbearable. there are days i can't get off the couch without throwing up. i am going to stick with it to see what happens when i get to the final 4 pill dosage and things become stable. i'm not giving up but just wanted people to know to expect the nausea. just looking at food commercials on tv makes me gag. smelling the cat food when i feed them, sends me running for the restroom. and i have thrown up more meals than i've kept down...i feel like one of those bulimic supermodels." | 6 |
emergency contraception | "plan b works! i took it exactly 36 hours later after having sex (without protection). honestly i didn't get any side effects besides a heavier period. my period came 2 weeks later after taking the pill and i also experienced some cramping. but that was it. i'm so thankful for this pill." | 10 |
birth control | "i wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy. weight gain, depression, hair loss, migraines, anxiety, cramps, non stop bleeding for 4 months now. thursday it comes out and i can't wait. " | 0 |
birth control | "just started a month ago. my doctor prescribed trinessa for my pmdd. i took depo years ago, that's when my pmdd started. i was tired all the time, really bad mood swings & in pain, pretty much 3 weeks out of the month & this has been going on for years.the 1st week on trinessa, i was tired all the time, bloated, feeling intense feelings of hunger & a bit emotional, although nowhere near as bad as my pmdd usually is. i read a review where someone's doctor recommend they start taking it at night. wow what a game changer. i actually have energy now, still get a little bit in my feelings but compared to the raging fit i was always on the verge of, i'll take it. will update in a couple of months." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on this birth control for almost three years now, and during this time i haven't had my period once. i love that about it. i started this pill due to daily nausea and irritable bowel syndrome-diarrhea. the biggest con to this pill is that i have zero sex drive. it is so frustrating. it's causing tension in my relationship and i will be looking to switch to another pill." | 0 |
birth control | "i was on this birth control for about three months. the only positive thing i have to say about this pill is my breasts grew a little bit. that being said i did not like this pill otherwise, it gave me bad cramps, my breasts were very sore, and for a while thought i was pregnant because of the side effects that i was having (i wasn't pregnant). the worse side effect though was my period. my period has always been normal and comes at the same time every month for about 5-6 days. this pill made my period come every other day for the three months i was on it , and when my period stayed i would have it for about 10-14 days which absolutely sucked. i have since switched birth control and will never take this again." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i told myself that i would come and give a review of take action if it worked for me, and well, all i'm going to say is, be patient! this actually does work! i had sex with my partner on my ovulation day(march 28), according to my period app, and of course i began freaking out. about 30-40 minutes later, we ran out to the closest pharmacy and got the pill. i was extremely worried that it would not work because i had read that it didn't not work in overweight women and well, im 5'8" and 190 lbs.. i had taken plan b before and everything had worked perfectly fine, but the fact that i took the generic brand had me freaking out. i had no symptoms at all. then, a week later, aunt flo arrived. i learned my lesson and i couldn't be more happier!" | 10 |
weight loss | "i don't have a headache or dry mouth, but i am freezing cold! i am usually just the opposite, my usual 70 degree thermostat setting is now on 75 and i'm still so cold. everyone else is complaining they are hot, so i know it is just me! weird.... i gave it a 10, because i am not hungry at all, and since it is over 90 degrees (outside), being cold is a good thing ;-) certainly better than a headache or dry mouth." | 6 |
birth control | "i have been on this twice now. the first time was for three months. i had this weird constant brown discharge, kind of like normal white ovulation discharge, the entire time. constantly had to change my underware or use a lot of tiny pads a day. my boobs grew an extra size, they are already too big for me to be able to buy bras without tailoring them. i was constantly sick. i rarely was able to get out of bed. it did keep me on a strict period schedule and took most of my severe cramps and bleeding away, which was amazing. it made me have horrible migraines, so i stopped after the third month. its been four months and i started back up again but this time i just have acne flare up and have to eat every few hours. kind of iffy though..." | 0 |
birth control | "i have taken this birth control for several years. the first side effects i had was just some bloating in the first week. then i started to get really bad migraines. my doctor said i could skip it and go into the next pack. i did that for 3 packs and now i have had spotting off and on for 2 months and my face has broken out and i got another migraine. i didn't gain weight on this pill and it did lighten my periods and cramping which used to be unbearable. it also didn't help my acne and i get super irritable right before my off week. i am switching pills. the migraines are just too much." | 0 |
birth control | "i have only been on apri for about a month now and i love it. i have not gained any weight, my sex drive is the same it was before i started taking the pill and my insurance covers it. i get it for no cost at all. i don't know why everyone thinks that one pill is going to give everyone that takes it the same side effects. every person is going to have different side effects and some will have the same but the pill is going to react different to every women who takes it. this pill overall is my favorite. i absolutely love this pill. it's effective and affordable." | 0 |
birth control | "i had life changing pmdd. i was out of my mind every month. i switched doctors after my long time family doctor told me to deal with it many times and prescribed zoloft for pms. finally, a new ob/gy put me on aviane to completely suppress my periods. i am half way through my second pack and am feeling so hopeful that this might be my "cure". i have actually lost 5 pounds which i attribute to not gaining my 5 lbs i normally gain just prior to my period. i felt tired during what would have been my period but am feeling awesome now. more energy, my outlook seems brighter, no pms physical or mental symptoms. she said i could do this for 5 years! yippeeee!!!" | 0 |
anxiety | "i've had unmedicated anxiety all my life which seemed to become worse with as i got older.. though i lived with it. also i experienced my first migraine which were followed by almost daily tension headaches. my doctor recommended effexor. i was very nervous to try after the many things i read googling. i told her i was also concerned about weight gain and sexual dysfunction. i was a newlywed of 40.. worked hard to loose weight. she still recommended it. in a few weeks i could feel better. i noticed as time went on i was calmer.. i wasn't having 10 thoughts at once. i felt at peace. i started sleeping better. because i felt better and my mind was clear, i was more patient. sex was even better. i did not gain weight. a little nausea at first." | 3 |
insomnia | "i am starting tonight, i suffer insomnia. some times it is hard for me to close down. stress and being a very light sleeper started effecting my daily routine. my active life is suffering. i feel lazy unlimited. i have 3 kids and need to keep up!! my doctor prescribed 50 mg half hour before bed i hope this helps!! any advise??" | 8 |
birth control | "i've been on the implant for two years now & the first year was smooth sailing but the 2nd year i started gaining a lot of weight & having uncontrollable mood swings. also because of the weight gain it's hard to feel in my arm. i'm hoping to have it removed soon." | 0 |
birth control | "i got my shot in the middle of october and i don't like it. i'm not pregnant but that may be because my sex drive is completely nonexistent. i can't lose much weight even though i am breastfeeding and following weight watchers. i have random bleeding and my vagina is incredibly dry. not renewing my shot next month." | 0 |
adhd | "i have ran the gauntlet of add meds, starting with concerta then tried vyvance which worked well in the beginning, then my dr switched to adderall xr, then to i r, which works best for me i take 20mg twice a day definitely helps with non stop thinking, racing thoughts, and just simply getting motivated. i have been on the ir for about a year and the highs are finally outweighing the lows. 39 years old and can see light at the end of the tunnel." | 9 |
weight loss | "on june 1, 2009 i started taking adipex-p 37.5 mg. i have now lost 15 lbs. going from 196.2 lbs. down to 181 lbs. i was hoping to lose much more, but i also know that if you lose weight to fast you can put it back on fast. i work out 6 days a week for about 30 to 90 mins. i will be going to doctors office on wednesday for check up." | 6 |
insomnia | "these were awful for me!! at first i felt like a zombie. i've lost all all intrested and motivation to do anything! i'm extremely irritable and have pretty well yelled at everone i've talked to. i feel i don't have any control. the only thing i want to do is sleep for 48 hours straight. i'll take a week with no sleep over this thanks!" | 8 |
insomnia | "i am 38 year old female who has suffered from severe insomnia for 6 years which has gotten much worse. i have been taking 10 mg of ambien which worked well initially (about a year) until is stopped working. i wake up at 2:30 am and cannot go back to sleep. i have also tried all typically prescribed sleeping medicines to no avail. i was diagnosed with depression. i am taking 20mg of prozac and recently 25 mg of seroquel. i was worried about those who gained so much weight on seroquel as i am a fitness fanatic. 1st night i took it at 7:30pm, woke up feeling very groggy and out of it all day but did sleep better the first night. 2nd night, i took it earlier 6:30pm and noticed my legs twitching. slept and felt better taking it earlier. haven't noticed any cravings." | 8 |
acne | "i never really had bad skin when i was in my early teens, but when i was 17 it was as if over night my face went from clear to horrible cystic acne all over. i looked horrible people use to beg to know my secret of how i kept my face so perfect, to recommending product that could help. i went to the dermatologist and was put on a antibiotic and epiduo. at first it was the typical side effects burning, peeling, redness. then within a month my face was even better then before. the only thing is it didn't do is clear black heads i've always had on my nose and chin. my doctor said to try the peel away strips to clear my pores because the medicine can't get down past my clogged pore. im going to try that and see if it works. this stuff works!" | 2 |
birth control | "i have now had my kyleena for a full month. the dr gave me 2 pills to dilate me the night before, and honestly that was worse than the insertion. i was sick all night and had horrible cramps, but the dr said that is normal if you have not had kids because of how shut the cervix is. the insertion wasn't my favorite summer activity, but it definitely was bearable. i'd say 2 minutes total with 3 sharp, deep pangs of pain lasting about 15 seconds each. spotted for about 1 week and was severely bloated, constipated, and crampy. after that 1st week, everything went away and i have been feeling 100%. i feel great. i exercise regularly without pain. minimal spotting. minimal cramping only around my period, which was very light. very pleased so far!" | 0 |
birth control | "started in jan. at first i loved it. short, predictable period and my breasts got bigger. developed severe nausea and started gaining weight. took a pregnancy test because that was the only logical explanation right? i wasn't pregnant so i decreased my daily calories even more, increased my workouts, and still kept gaining weight. i also had trouble staying asleep through the night. and now really dry patches on my face. i hate that i have to stop because i loved the short periods and the $0 copay but the side effects are too much to handle." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have been taking klonopin for 5-6 years now. i think it is a wonder drug and i couldn't function without it. i have (social) anxiety disorder with a history of panic attacks many years ago. i generally take 0.25mg one to four times a day (as needed) and 0.5mg before bed as it helps me sleep. i cut my scored 0.5mg pills in half. my doctor has prescribed 2mg/day but i rarely exceed 1.5mg total and probably only average 1-1.25mg. in all the time i've taken it, i've never had a desire to increase it because it simply "works" and makes me feel 100% normal with no side effects. i took valium (diazepam) for many years but i always felt anxious as it was wearing off and before taking more. klonopin doesn't have that effect on me probably because of the long half-life and the way i space it out. i fully expect to take it for the rest of my life." | 3 |
pain | "i had a build up of fluid in my uterus from previous surgery (oblasion of the uterus). i went to the emergency room doubled over in the most extreme abdominal pain i had ever had in my life. they gave me a shot of toradol and within 20 minutes the pain subsided and was back to normal. " | 4 |
depression | "i have been on the med (20mg) for about 3 week for depression. luckily no side effects and already feel loads better . don't get me wrong, i have had the odd really low day but don't we all! but positives feel i can cope lots better plus not eating for the sake of eating . still got to help myself to get motivated. wished i was honest with myself years ago and went on medication." | 1 |
emergency contraception | "so i slipped up and allowed my boyfriend to finish inside of me in the heat of the moment. right after i went to the pharmacy to get the pill. i took it the following morning, not even 24 hours later. 2 weeks later i found out that i was pregnant so i decided that i was just gonna keep the baby. unfortunately because of the pill the pregnancy didn't take properly and i ended up having a miscarriage. sorry the pill didn't work for me." | 10 |
obesity | "several years ago, my doctor prescribed victoza for blood sugar issues. i lost a lot of weight, effortlessly; i just wasn't hungry. then i regained the weight (probably double what i lost), and victoza never worked for weight loss for me again. my blood sugar issues weren't that bad, so the doctor took me off it. i had hoped saxenda would be the help i needed since it's the same med at a higher dose-- something that would just make me easily satiated. i've been on it for five months, and i have only lost a few pounds. i'm at the highest dose. very disappointed. the primary side effect i have is heartburn, which comes way after i've eaten and therefore doesn't help curb my appetite." | 7 |
depression | "my genius psychiatrist started me on this drug in the fall of 2008. the first few weeks i felt even worse than before i had started taking the fluoxetine. after many months on the drug i was eventually taking 400mg a day, and having manic thoughts & episodes. my psychiatrist decided i was bi-polar and then started me on seroquel (rather than give me a break for my nervous system to re-adjust to it's natural state), which i also ended up taking for about 6 months and at about the same dose. in retrospect i wish i hadn't taken either fluoxetine(prozac) or seroquel(quetiapine)." | 1 |
emergency contraception | "i'm writing this for any woman out there that might be scared or anxious about this drug. i was just in your shoes recently and i just want to assure you that this medicine will work! it happened this past month september 23 when my boyfriend and i did the most irresponsible thing, we didn't use protection. he came inside and we panicked, i'm young, 21 years old, i am in no means ready to have a child. i took the pill immediately within 1 hour after the incident. he was there through it all and he made sure i had everything i needed and was the one that purchased the pill. the waiting game was horrible, stressful and i experienced all the side effects that the pill said. i got my period after 2 weeks, so please don't stress ladies." | 10 |
bipolar disorde | "i've abused alcohol for 12 years now. i just started taking lamictal the other day and instantly made feel so much better! i have not had any alcohol cravings either and i'm looking forward to the future. i'm so grateful." | 5 |
birth control | "at first this pill made me miserable. i had the worst mood swings and took it out on everyone around me. i stopped taking it after one month, but then i tried it again a few months later and nothing bad happened. you just need to give your body enough time to get used to it. no weight gain, no mood swings (by the second month), no breast changes, etc. my face isn't totally clear of acne and my period cramps/flow is only a little less, but this is a good pill if you just want the basics without altering your body." | 0 |
adhd | "i am 28 years old. i'm a cook in an extremely fast paced, high profile kitchen needless to say celebritys love to have their weddings there. when i take my vyvanse i can cook at a 100% capacity for the whole 8 hrs. laser focused, good mood, feel i can do another 300 covers after we're done, don't need any help in the line. it's just wow. if you work in a place where you're under high pressure and quality is demanded this is your drug. i've always had add since i was small. my mother was too negligent to do anything about it i was a failure in high school and it really sucked. i would read things and be like " what?" lol i was bad now i take 60mg i take one around 1pm to help me through my work." | 9 |
birth control | "i liked loestrin when i took it at age 18. i didn't have any periods at all for about 9 or 10 months after being on it for about a month, i didn't gain any wait, and it didn't mess with my mood too much. however, i wouldn't be in the mood for sex, which really upsetted my boyfriend, and when we did have sex, i'd get dry pretty fast. it worked well and did it's job, but sometimes made me depressed and have no sex drive whatsoever." | 0 |
birth control | "i had the paragard placed shortly after my second son was born. i was teaching at that time. i moved over that summer & worked in another edu related field. i started getting difficulties with focus & concentration. i developed anxiety and depression. i tried to teach again but my body could no longer handle stress. i went through years of therapy & doctors trying to give antidepressants & anti anxiety medication. i had the iud removed & was able to get pregnant after. pregnancy holds onto copper & i had ppd after this pregnancy. depression & anxiety worsened. it was affecting my nervous system causing electrical shocks in my hands & feet. i had high unbound copper & finally found the right dr to help clear the copper & decrease inflammation" | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i know i was very stressed and anxious when researching plan b, so i made sure to come back to share my positive experience! i took plan b approx. 9 hrs after unprotected sex. i got my period almost two weeks later (and two days early). however, i did experience minor side effects. i don't typically have to endure pms or cramps during my period, but this time around i had tender breasts in the days leading up to my period and minor cramps during menstruation. small price to pay for avoiding pregnancy! good luck, and don't worry." | 10 |
pain | "it sometimes works when i take 50mg and sometimes i have to take 100mg. i am allergic to tylenol and there are not many options. this medication makes me feel like i have a buzz and i can't drive when i take it. if i do drive i feel hot, heart starts racing and i almost black out. so i take it in the evening when i am home. i also itch all over. no rash or hives just itching. sometimes it makes me sleepy and other times i can not sleep. to me as long as it helps i can deal with the itching and buzz feeling. " | 4 |
acne | "my experience with epiduo has been nothing short of phenomenal. this year marks year 7 that i have been using this product. i would love to find the makers of epiduo and truly thank them. it makes me emotional to the point of tears. this product has truly wiped away my severe acne. i rate it a 9/10 only because it is not as effective at reducing acne scars." | 2 |
insomnia | "do not drive after taking zopiclone. you get several second blackouts constantly. highly hazardious to do anything that could be dangerious after taking. also i recommend not drinking alcohol at all when taking, heart might punch out of beat, and skips or beats out of rhythm. that is with the tablets and half a bottle of wine. serious drug, but works for the purpose." | 8 |
birth control | "i got the mirena placed about a week ago. i am 19 and have never had kids before. i previously was on two separate birth control pills for two years but decided on something more long term. prior to insertion, nobody informed me to take any pain medicine beforehand. not only did it hurt worse than any pain i've ever had before, but i passed out and vomited immediately after insertion. after about an hour of drinking straight water, the cramps were hardly bearable but i went home. moderate to severe cramping the first couple of days but have since subsided. for 5 years of protection the pain is worth it, just do your research and be prepared." | 0 |
birth control | "i had seen everywhere that spotting was the worst symptom of this. once i got the nexplanon my period stopped immediately with no spotting whatsoever! yay! on the downside, i was a little emotional for about two weeks. once that wore off, i became extremely exhausted and hungry all the time. the symptoms have eased up within about two months. i still get pms-like symptoms but no actual period. overall i adore this birth control method! no babies and no having to remember to take a pill!" | 0 |
birth control | "ok so i've been on it for 6 months two years ago and i felt really confused, disoriented and fuzzy... so now i went on this birth control again and the same thing. now i know what its from - its this birth control. i feel really weird at work i would get in this state where i'm just confused and i'm always sooo tired on it. other than that it would have been a great pill to stay on because it didn't make me gain or lose weight and my periods were much lighter. anyone else feel like this though? i'm going to stop taking it today" | 0 |
adhd | "this is my wonder medicine for my 11 yr old son. he hates taking the pill's and they were making him sick so we went to dr in aug 2014 & i asked him if we could try the patches he said sure and i love this patch. thank's for making this. and i did not know about putting the patches in the fridge because i do have a hard time peeling them so i'm going to give that a try." | 9 |
anxiety | "i'm so glad i found this site because it is so uplifting and informative. i have been told that buspar takes a while to start working but after a few days of 10 mg/day i can tell a difference in my attitude. my neuro in fl that handles my sca said to take this because it has helped with balance issues that sca patients have. haven't noticed yet but will see. i do deal with some dizziness in the morning after taking it but that's it. i love it so far. thanks everyone." | 3 |
obesity | "9/28/15. i lost 10 pounds the first week, after 7 weeks 21 pounds total. (320 to 299). my problem really hasn't been eating too much, it has always been lack of energy and exercise. i have more energy and have picked up the pace. i take the stairs instead of the elevator at work. small things, but it's been successful so far. i don't crave food any more. i really have to make myself eat.
12/23/15 - update. down to 288 (32 pounds in 12 weeks). 1 to 2 pounds each week now. when i drink protein shakes for breakfast i lose more that week. the protein is vital. eating low-carb and high protein seems to work best for me." | 7 |
birth control | "i've had mine in for over six months now, and i love it. my periods were light before insertion and i've never had cramps. for the first three months after insertion, my periods were very heavy, but the blood flow has decreased every time. still no cramps. very painful first day of insertion, but 100% worth it. i also love how there are no hormones and its long lasting. would highly recommend. but, if you don't mind hormones and have a heavy flow, go with the mirena" | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on minastrin since december 2014 & it has been amazing. i used to call in sick at the beginning of my periods throughout most of high school. they would last for at least 7 days and were extremely heavy - to the point where i'd use two super tampons an hour for the majority of the week. i'd spend my days in bed, curled up in the fetal position, taking 600-800mg of ibuprofen with no help. got on minastrin and it helped so much. side effects - i felt sick to my stomach the first week when my body adjusted to the pill and i'm bloated most of the time. but, i haven't had a period since i've started the pill & i've only spotted (so lightly) only once. my mood swings have decreased drastically since being on minastrin." | 0 |
depression | "i am on my fourth week of taking 40 mg viibryd and it seems to be working well. i had very few side effects. however, i am noticing severe hair loss on my frontal hairline. i still want to continue taking viibryd because it works well for me. anyone else having the same problem with hair loss? if so, did you discontinue taking viibryd or did you do something that alleviated the problem?" | 1 |
obesity | "i started taking orlistat yesterday morning, and weighed myself this morning to find i'd already lost 5lbs. i'm actually amazed. i've had no side effects so far so i'm really happy. i have been exercising and eating healthy for the past two months with only minimal weight loss. i have to lose 7kg in 3 months for them to continue giving me this drug and so far i can't see that being a problem! will update in a few weeks with my progress, very pleased so far" | 7 |
birth control | "i started on this birth control when i was 19yrs old. i am now 22 and have gain 24lbs. this pill makes me tired and gave me the worst mood swing. i was a very active person but i don't feel like doing anything while on this pill. but this pill did give me regular period, no headaches, no aches." | 0 |
weight loss | "i started today at 189lb. i found it made me really hyper in the morning but after a long work out i calmed down and was able to get through the day. i am also really thirsty. good so far" | 6 |
bipolar disorde | "i've been on epitol for a little over 6 months and it has changed my life. i had a hard time finding a medication that didn't worsen my condition or give me weird side effects and so far, i've had none of that from epitol. the first few weeks were a little difficult as it made me kind of tired but i quickly adapted and no longer get drowsy. (i still find it best to take it before bedtime). my depressed symptoms are all but gone and my manic spells are much more mild (though occasionally longer). this medicine was a god-send." | 5 |
acne | "have been on yasmin for over 4 months now to try improve my acne. i would say my acne has gotten 2-3 times worse than it ever had been in the beginning and i now have spots where i never did before (all along lower cheeks, near jaw area). i have been on dianette before and it was amazing so i shall be going back to it asap!!" | 2 |
birth control | "i got the implanon about 6 months ago and love it! i had 1 light period the week after i got it and nothing since. the only side effect i have is itching. it always seem to have a deep itch around it but no biggie. your doctor can take it out early if it isn't working for you. " | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on the nuvaring for about 6 months! best birth control yet. my acne is cleared and i've lost a few pounds too. only negative is partner says its uncomfortable during sex. other than that i love it." | 0 |
birth control | "been on lyza since 8/16...have had a normal heavy period every month since. except for 1 month it was surprisingly light. this month it's a week early and i'm annoyed. lyza has been hell. my boobs have been sore, acne at first but that's gone. my appetite is out of control. the only reason i started was to stop my period. my cramps have been the worst ever and more clots coming out then ever before." | 0 |
anxiety | "i developed anxiety very fast and didn't know what it was until one day when my heart was beating out of my chest and i started worrying about my life changes. went to er twice in a month thought i was going to have a heart attack. i am 25 and i never knew anxiety can be this bad. i started taking ativan and it's been 4 months now. i started with 2 a day and now i'm taking one a day. it's a great pill not many side effects, a bit disoriented sometimes but i can sleep better and eat more. i am planning on staying on it until my life gets back on track and once everything settles down i will get off of it. anxiety is a hard thing to deal with on your own. only if you have it you understand." | 3 |
pain | "after a series of operations on my lower back the nerve scarring caused chronic pain. after being prescribed one pain medication after another i was finally referred to a pain specialist. in 2000 i was put onto oxy-contin at 30mg twice a day. after less than 3 months i suffered very bad withdrawal symptoms after missing the morning dose. the pain during those hours seemed to increase tenfold. by 2003 the dose had increased to 60mg three times a day. i have now been taking oxycontin for 9 years. i still have break through pain that keeps me from most activities and my heart and lungs have been affected. i would like to stop taking the medication but have bad withdrawals." | 4 |
birth control | "i think there should be a rule that you can't review nexplanon until you've had it in for a decent amount of time. when i got mine in about a year ago, all i could find was "i've had it for two weeks and it's great!". i regret getting it. i toughed out the spotty period issues for 3-4 months and was happy when my period stopped for good. but right around the 5 month mark i slowly started developing really awful acne. it scars and i'm constantly breaking out. it hurts like you wouldn't believe. i have seen 6 specialists who all said it was because of my implant. i've also experienced the mood swings and mild depression. i think i'm giving up on mine and having it removed. not right for me." | 0 |
acne | "i don't know why i've continued to use this, for what seems like years. i stayed with the 5% gel. while it's worked very well keeping breakouts at bay and my shoulders and chest, it has been not good for my face. i just keep getting pimples and excessive oil saturation. i very recently was upped to the 7.5% and that seems worse. i think it just is too harsh or just not effective for my face. i tried just using it every other day, but it seems the morning after i've used it, there are new pimples." | 2 |
pain | "i have been on opana er 15mgs for 3yrs now. was diagnosed with a herniated disc with an annular fissure at l3,4 and 5. also have degenerative disc disorder, spinal stenosis, plus more back problems and diagnosed with fibromyalgia. all i can say is the opana er crush resistant are junk. i was prescribed oxymorphone hydrochloride er 15mg a green pill, the pill form was a miracle for me i could get up and go to work 12-16hrs and they last with hardly taking a percocet for breakthrough pain had my life back with the generic. the name brand opana er are junk. i always have an empty stomach when i take and not even an hr later my stomach is upset and always have diarrhea." | 4 |
birth control | "i have been on a number of pills in the past (aged 28, started 18) - i have been diagnosed with endometriosis so my reasoning for remaining on some sort of hormonal bc was vital to reduce the symptoms.
i was placed on yasmin after experiencing major mood swings/depression on yaz. yasmin seemed to reduce these mood swings considerably. since yasmin my periods, although regular, have been light and cramping has been reduced/completely absent. amazing! (5 years on it now). i have been getting migraines for the last 2 years so might have to change my bc again. one's body changes with age, i guess our meds need to too." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i've been on latuda for nine weeks now. my first week was 20mg, second week 40 mg, third week 60mg, fourth week 80 mg, fifth week 90 mg, and sixth week 120 mg. i feel more upbeat. i don't worry like in the past about my job. i used to think people were saying things behind my back. i lost a few pounds. i am more focused, kind of like being on adderral. my dosage is at the sweetspot. i find i have to take it late before i go to sleep otherwise i will want to go to sleep. i use this in combination with wellbutrin 300mg xl in the morning with one 450 mg of lithium and two 450 mg of lithium at night with the 120 mg of latuda. the prescription is expensive if you don't have insurance it is 1000 a month, otherwise with insurance its 75 mo." | 5 |
birth control | "i started the shot when i was 14 to regulate my periods and as i've read a lot of women say it made them worse, but for me the first few months made it worse for me i bleed for almost 2 months but after i got my second shot my periods stopped completely. it is also a great birth control, personally i gained only alittle weight (5-7 pounds) but i liked it because i'm considered smaller than average. my stomach gets bloated and my back hurts when i'm due for my next shot and i get a little moody but other than that it's been pretty good. my breasts and bum grew which is a plus. i recommend it for a birth control." | 0 |
birth control | "i have read a lot of negative comments on the iud insertion so i just wanted to share my positive experience. before hand i took two vicodin about 1.5 hours before the appointment. the actual insertion only took about a minute. and, yes it was painful but it was over so quickly that it wasn't that bad at all. i would do it again. the night i got it in, i had crams that felt like bad period cramps but nothing some advil couldn't help. everyone is different but it was not as bad as i was expecting." | 0 |
obesity | "i am on week 2 of this medication. i have lost 3 lbs. only side effects are headaches and mild nausea. i am 38 yrs old 4"11 i need to lose 50lbs." | 7 |
depression | "i was given prozac a couple years ago for depression and never really took them thinking i wasn't depressed. now years later i ended up trying them again, and i will tell you that life is so much better! i was always stressing about everything and picking myself apart, my marriage is going through a rough spot on forgiving my husband. without the help of prozac i would dwell on things that made me upset, now i have a great outlook on my life and i actually can give a second chance to my husband that he deserves. i'm a much happier person, this medicine is wonderful and i feel like a new person." | 1 |
birth control | "17 with no children. had the mirena inserted 3 days ago, insertion was agonising, had to take strong tablets to 'knock me out' so i could sleep. had the next day off school and i am still on pain relief tablets. went on a short bike ride today and pain returned. can't wait for the pain to disappear. hopefully the mirena will help me to get on with a normal life." | 0 |
depression | "i don't ever leave reviews for anything but i felt the need to leave this. after a few trails with medication that left me fearful to try more, i researched and tried this - mostly uplifted by the no side effects angle. it's supposed to take a few weeks to work but i noticed extreme results within a few days. it brought me out of my depression and quelled my anxiety so so well. i think i may have had a bit of insomnia due to it but this was cured by a cup of passionflower tea before bed. i had also lost my appetite for the better part of 2 months, losing 25 lbs. i am now eating as i had before! i did pair it with some light exercise and better eating but that was after. i just bought a brand from a local drugstore. a ++ for this" | 1 |
birth control | "this pill was great for a while. i had one period every 3 months and it helps with mild acne. my only problem is the headaches! they are hell some have even brought me to tears. there's no stopping it with pain pills it just stops randomly. also your sex drive will hit rock bottom." | 0 |
depression | "i started deplin 8 months ago. i thought it was helping but i didnt notice drastic effects. i stopped taking it for 2 weeks due to the cost and quickly realized it had been working.i started feeling lethargic and unmotivated. since i have been taking it daily i am much more active, energetic, less moody, and i am happier. i think it is a subtle change but over time it is drastic." | 1 |
anxiety | "i have been taking 1600 mg for 35 years. it is the only medicine that my doctor tried that really worked to relieve my panic disorder. however, it is only currently being produced by one drug company, and they are really expensive. it is considered an "old fashioned" medicine. right now my insurance is covering it with a $50 copay. i don't know of any other medicine that is similar, so i guess i'm stuck for now." | 3 |
depression | "absolutely changed my life. i am a 20 year old female who has struggled with depression and irritability since roughly 13. i tried meditation, i tried the "power of positive thinking", i tried listening to podcasts, i tried counseling. nothing helped me until zoloft.
i've been taking zoloft for 5 weeks. i had minor side affects for the first couple days (looser stool, headaches, stomach aches) but nothing i couldn't handle and they went away after 2-3 days as i got used to the medication. i'm currently taking 50 mg and don't plan on increasing.
i feel overall happier. i'm not as irritable and things that i used to hate (going to work) are no longer even bad. i feel more myself, and like i'm not afraid to be outgoing.
highly recommended" | 1 |
depression | "lexapro did help my depression and anxiety, but i had a lot of strange side effects while on it. i believe it made my blood read "pre-diabetic" when i never in my life had a history of that. as soon as i got off, my blood went back to normal. i also became severely anemic-again, could be a coincidence, but when i went off, my blood was fine. it also made me feel confused mentally. some weight gain as well. i have tried so many antidepressants, and i get so many side effects. it's a shame, because my depression is back with a vengeance." | 1 |
weight loss | "i'm 5'3 and weigh 196lbs and i started taking adipex on 4/5 and on 4/8 i weighed 193lbs. the first day it made me very jittery and have dry mouth very bad. i have also walked on the treadmill for thirty mins since i started the adipex. i have lost a pound a day. it helps me to eat smaller portions. my goal weight is 150lbs." | 6 |
insomnia | "tried the 20 mg 10 pack free trial... tried it 5 times and saw absolutely no results... woke up every hour and a half or so the entire night. did not feel foggy in the morning. with my insurance the rx would have been $90 a month.
no thanks!" | 8 |
birth control | "i have been on the nexplanon for two months. no major side effects and i haven't had my period since i got it inserted. the only thing is that it made me break out a little. i got this because the yasmin gave me high blood pressure." | 0 |
adhd | "i just started taking it for two day and i hate it the first day i started twitching and shaking and my stomach felt so uncomfortable.the second day it felt worse i had a dry throat, uncomfortable stomach, less twitching , i felt so useless. the worst thing about it was a post to make me focus and it does not even help. i just hate how i have to lie about how i feel - i say i'm ok but i'm so for from being ok." | 9 |
depression | "this has worked great for me! after battling depression and other things for years its nice to feel some relief. i%u2019ve tried 3 other kinds of medicines and it hasn%u2019t worked at all. its still new but i recommend it for people who are manic depressant. it works great with abilify!" | 1 |
bipolar disorde | "started this as a mood stabilizer for my bipolar. i've been on it almost 30 days now, it has stabilized my moods for sure! usually before my period i'm a monster. a crazy hormonal mess. i feel normal, not "flat". it's a double win for my constant headaches and hormonal migraines that are now gone too.
only side effects, minor pins and needle tingles in my toes and fingers which last seconds off and on and aren't even bothersome too me. it seems to happen with each increase i do." | 5 |
birth control | "i was on levora for 2 months and when i started taking it, my period was a month late, but i had some breakthrough bleeding. i would also get nauseous late at night. i did break out just a bit and my sex drive increased. i stopped for a while and started again, and have been on it for a month now. this time my sex drive is lower and i tend to get dry during sex more often. i'm an emotional wreck. i'm depressed and have lots of anxiety. and i'm always angry or crying. and i'm always hungry and craving things. and my breasts are slightly sore. in the first couple of weeks i gained weight, then in the last two i lost weight. but both experiences were different. it does it's job of preventing pregnancy though." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on this for two months and it does it's job, but honestly i'm miserable.
my skin cleared up almost immediately, and i feel that i've lost weight (maybe that's just how my body looks because my hips and boobs filled out). it seems like every other week, however, and especially the first week of a new pack, my mood swings are a bitch. since i started this pill, i've fought my boyfriend almost twice a week. we've almost ended it multiple times, but we know that it's just the pill. i'm switching off this week because i'm tired of hurting my loved ones. i only got really emotional and bipolar the week after i started taking this.
this pill just isn't right for me. the pain i'm causing others isn't worth my clear skin and weight loss." | 0 |
birth control | "i have had the kyleena iud for about ten hours now. i was very nervous going into the procedure but happily surprised to find out that it did not hurt as much as i thought it would. i am 18, weight 130. i'd say during insertion the pain was about a 5/10 and it was over before i knew it. i had minimal cramping afterwards, no bleeding, and only some lightheadedness but only when i exerted myself. i haven't felt cramping in a couple of hours . i'm loving it. it is so worth it." | 0 |
acne | "this medicene worked really well on clearing up my skin and it was great because i am allergic to almost all other medicines and creams for acne. the only bad thing is that my doctor stops prescribing it in the summer." | 2 |
acne | "40 yrs old & last year tried the progesterone only pill for just 5 months (ceased that pill 4 months ago) but ever since my once near perfect skin has been plagued by constant hormonal spots. the doctor prescribed duac & said it could cause redness & drying. i used this for 2 nights only, last monday & tuesday, applying just a very thin layer to all areas affected by spots as per the directions. by wednesday afternoon my skin had started going pink & itchy so i didn't use it again. woke up thursday morning with red, itchy, burning patches all over, like port stain birthmarks, & it is still driving me crazy now, trying not to scratch, using moisturisers but to no joy - 5 days it has been like this, wish i had not used it." | 2 |
acne | "i've been using epiduo for around 8 months and have seen a drastic improvement in my skin. i've seen lot of complaints that the product is very drying to their skin and am wondering if these people are using it after 1-3 coats of moisturizer or gentle lotion. i use it at night with this combo and got rid of my horrible acne. i'm now after 8 months working more towards removing my acne scarring and using the epiduo as a daily treatment to prevent further breakouts." | 2 |
anxiety | "i was involved in an accident a few months ago that claimed the life of the person i was with and tried to rescue. both of us had to be flown out; i made it, they didn't. i had prior, minor anxiety issues; but never had the need for medication or treatment. i was one of those people who thought anxiety/panic attacks were more of a mental/attention-seeking action. i was wrong. i now know what it's like to wake up at 1 am (sometimes reliving the scenario) and be in complete chest-pounding panic. i now know what it's like to have certain words or topics of discussion trigger major anxiety issues. i take this (1mg dose) med, as needed (post event, day or night), to help calm anxiety issues; currently 0-3 times per week (more a few months ago)." | 3 |
birth control | "it's currently may 2017 and my three year mark is february 2018 so i'm getting there. just last month out of no where i actually got my period. i haven't had my period in two years. i got the symptoms of back aches [which are excruciating!!!] cramps and extreme bloating but i never actually bled up until a little after 2 years. it lasted a week and stopped and then came back a week after and stopped and now it's back again. i read about the nexplanon's hormones are wearing off so it'll be irregular periods. not a big fan of it because tampons are going by fast! (it's not a heavy flow either, it's just every other week!) i've gained 25 pounds and it's all in my face and my 'pooch'. i'm switching to the pill!" | 0 |
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