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adhd | "i was diagnosed with add when i was 11 and have been on this medicine for 8 years now. it helped me focus on school and work. when i first started i lost weight but im pretty sure its because i did not eat before taking my pills. metadate has truly helped me out." | 9 |
birth control | "i just started this pill a few weeks ago after going off the nuva ring, which had terrible side effects as well. at first the pill was fine, i didn't notice anything off. and then about a week after taking it the bloating, nausea, and cramps came back. it is summer time and its not a time anyone likes being bloated. i don't know why i get this side effect but i wish i could find a form of birth control that didn't have these side effects for me." | 0 |
birth control | "i started this as my first ever birth control pill. my doctor prescribed it to me because i had crippling cramps and nausea. the first month my cramps were completly gone and it was amazing, 3 months later they are exactly the same as before i started the pill. i get my period twice a month now. i've been getting chronic headaches, repressed appetites, spotting, and cramps. the pill has improved my acne and made me gain a little weight (which i don't mind because i'm on a weight gaining diet) but otherwise this isn't the medication for me. i totally need a stronger medication." | 0 |
birth control | "i have inserted for a year now was excited about getting it because its a birth control that last for 3 years with no worries becoming pregnant. and i also have trouble with gaining weight...i'm very under weight for my age which is another reason why i got it...but unfortunately it does not work for everyone the same way. good thing i'm not pregnant but haven't gained a pound, and my periods have became normal but stays on a little longer before, i have gotten acne and a little mood swings that's about it ...i will recommend it but like i said as far as becoming pregnant it works but all the other side effects you may get them and you may not" | 0 |
acne | "my reason for taking yaz was my bad cystic acne, which completely stopped in the 1st week!! wow right..now just waiting for the skin to heal. however, my last week was kinda hell, constipated for more than 4 days and starting to get cramps, worse than before,my mental stability was a bit rough the 1st week. i'm giving it 3 months to see what happens, feeling hopeful as my body is adjusting!" | 2 |
depression | "i've been on celexa for a little over a year now for extreme depression and anxiety and i have found it to be very helpful (as well as affordable if you are one of the many americans without health insurance). side-effects were minimal and limited to some headaches and excessive yawning, both of which completely disappeared with time." | 1 |
obesity | "i have used this drug before when i weighed 265lbs. i went off of this drug because it became to expensive but i weighed 190lbs after three months. this pill really works, but you have to at least eat less and try to be more active, that's all i did. plus when your weight is on the 200's its easier to get the excess weight off. this medicine is expensive but it is worth it." | 7 |
adhd | "finally i was diagnosed with add as an adult after struggling my whole life with add. i was put on adderall and my life changed 100% for the better. i think this is a wonderful medication for those with add!" | 9 |
emergency contraception | "this only gets 5 stars because i'm not pregnant. however, it is such a strong pill! it is my first time taking it and i will never take it again. i've never been so depressed in my life! i don't have an appetite and i have the worst migraines. i never take medication i usually stick to natural remedies so maybe that's why my body is taking it so bad." | 10 |
adhd | "i'm 19 and i've been on concerta since age 7 . it has helped me no doubt. i have never had any problems as people say above stomach problems i have never had any. the only thing is i keep eating the complete opposite of everyone else. i usually take it at 9am everyday and i notice it wearing of around 6pm. yesterday i didn't take because i tried something. i'm currently working night shift usually it's been out of my system hours before starting work. so tonight i took it 9pm even though now it's 4.30am and i've been awake since 7am yesterday i neither show or feel any signs of being tired, drained both physically or mentally. this medication has been nothing but a success for me." | 9 |
anxiety | "i have bad anxiety about medicines. the only reason i began to trust this one was because i was in the er with really high blood pressure and a headache that had me concurring to shoot my brains out. the nurse gently asked if she could give me something to "bring down my blood pressure" i said yes because i was desperate. i later found out was an anxiety need and it really did the trick. calmed my butt right down and i felt normal. finally! i only use when anxiety is getting outta hand. i'm not into relying on pills daily for this type of thing but it makes me feel more safe knowing i have the "antidote" in my bag should i need it. it works for me even when i don't take it knowing it's in my bag." | 3 |
obesity | "i lost 100 lbs in 8 months on my own by working out and eating healthier. i kept it off for 3 years and due to stressors and two night shift jobs i found myself gaining 47lbs in 6months. very scary for me which brought on my depression and severe knee pain!! so my doc monitored my activity for 6 months and i lost 0 lbs and she decided to give this medication a try 4 days into it with a balanced diet and 4 days of an hour of exercise i have lost 7 lbs" | 7 |
birth control | "i highly do not recommend this method of birth control. yes it is effective but in my opinion the side effects greatly outweigh the benefits. i had the insert placed november of 2013 and plan to get it removed as soon as possible. i have had extremely irregular periods and when i do happen to have one it lasts for 3 weeks. i have also developed ovarian cysts for the first time in my life. i gained 30 pounds in 3 months which is significant weight gain for me at the age of 21 years old. also i developed pregnancy symptoms such as weird cravings and loss of appetite. i do not recommend this and do not think it is a good form of birth control considering the side effects." | 0 |
acne | "omg! during middle school i had acne and i started talking birth control pills at a young age for my cramps. i want to say my ninth grade year and have been taking junel fe consistently since the age of 20. i did not think anything of it, i thought my "childhood" acne was gone and boy was i wrong. once i stopped taking junel fe my acne was back like it never left. so i did some researching and in fact it was my birth control that was preventing me from having acne. i was happy but sad at the same time because i do not want to be on birth control for the rest of my life, so once my yearly package run out, i spend months trying to find an alternative & failed :( junel fe is the only thing that works for my acne." | 2 |
birth control | "i've been on the patch for 4 years. it was the first contraceptive i went on. i love it, my periods came almost the same time each month. i did not notice any changes maybe just a pimple or two on my third patch. i'm very young so i blame my 10 pounds of weight gain on my body changing over the years. i did have to switch birth controls because my parents did not approve. so i tried depo provera, so i could still be protected without my parents knowing. i rapidly gained almost 25 pounds and spotted the whole time! as soon as could i switched back to the patch, now i'm back to my normal weight and no more spotting. the patch never comes off and it takes less then a minute to change. i highly recommend it." | 0 |
birth control | "i've had mirena for exactly 6 days and i'm still experiencing minor cramping. the spotting only lasted for a day and a half. i've gotten used to the cramping but if it gets too annoying i just pop a motrin. the process itself was extremely painful because i'd never experienced cramps before hand. i'd say the part that was painful though was the dilation of my cervix. the second day was much better. i didn't have a sex drive for the first 3 days but on the 4th day i was ready to go. my face is clearer than ever. no regrets. results may vary guys. make your gyn your bestie just to stay on top of things. good luck!" | 0 |
adhd | "this medication has changed my life. i didn't start taking it until i was 24 years old. i honestly thought it was hopeless trying to figure out my life. i kept failing college courses, struggled with my job, struggled with relationships. i genuinely thought i was stupid. sounds dramatic, but that's honestly i how i felt. i just couldn't think or concentrate. then i tried vyvanse. i was really against stimulants or any type of drug that could be addictive. but, i'm so grateful i tried it. i wouldn't be where i am today without it. i'm a nursing student with a 4.0. i have an amazing relationship and i enjoy my job. it's not a miracle drug, but it really helps me focus and do the things i know i can do. definitely recommend it." | 9 |
obesity | "i've been on saxenda for 10 weeks now. i started at the weight of 294 pounds. i am now 253 pounds. i've completely cut out alcohol redmeat soda the drug makes it very easy to eat healthy. very minimal side effects. constipation being the worst but not too bad." | 7 |
birth control | "had to get on it since they discontinued loestrin 24 fe because it was supposedly the same. all lies! it decreased my libido which is something that i've never experienced before. loestrin was the best i'd ever had. minastrin was also expensive. had to pay 100 dollars a month for one pack! i'm off of it now and have the implan nexplanon. i'll see how this goes. if this doesn't work out then i'll be finding another pill" | 0 |
depression | "where to start, after losing two family members in a month i went into a deep off the charts depression according to my doctor--i was close to suicide because i felt so horrible, i lost 50lbs in just a few months, could not sleep or sit still. my mind raced from morning till night and i couldn't control it. i was a perfectly normal person prior to this. my doctor gave me lexapro, horrible, i had a psychotic episode with that. i found a new doctor who specialized in depression, he gave me 60mg of paxil along with 10mg of valium if needed. it took about 1 week to start feeling better and 3 months until i was my old self. i am still on 45mg 3 years later but am symptom free--i highly recommend paxil--don't let it get too bad----seek help!" | 1 |
birth control | "i've been on this for a little over a month. the first pack was a little rough. spotting, night time nausea, some bloating, breast tenderness, i felt tired, more anxiety than usual and just blah. i never had a breakout tho, and my skin is prone to hormonal zits. however as the month went by i got better and now starting my second pack i have had zero side effects. hopefully it stays that way. i'm satisfied with it so far :)" | 0 |
birth control | "i have been using aviane for 4 months now. when i first started i had my period twice that month. they said it was just breakthrough bleeding but i am still having 2 periods a month. i have horrible headaches and i get moody right around the time i start my period(s). i am not able to lose weight and i've had a decrease in sex drive. however my skin is great!" | 0 |
depression | "first ad med that's worked for me. not too keen on it; since it makes my mind 'wishy-washy', like when you're drinking and can't really focus properly or remember bits and bobs - but all the time and to a lesser extent. that sounds awesome but really isn't in the long-run.
for what it's worth, they have worked well for me; made it easier to get on with life and actually start enjoying things - albeit they lost efficacy after the first year since that serotonin 'buzz' that offsets low mood fades and you're halfway back to square one.
another thing of note is that effexor is notorious for side effects 'sideffexor'. this includes fatigue and insomnia, headaches and gi disturbances." | 1 |
anxiety | "i recently brought myself to the hospital due to chest pains (anxiety, panic attacks). i had no idea what a panic attack was and my ekg showed arrhythmias. i spent 2 days in the hospital and was released with this medication. i have been taking these meds for 4 days now and i feel like my old self again. no more tightness of chest, short breaths, chest pain, and no more feeling like i'm coming undone. when i feel like i may be on the verge of an anxiety attack, i take a pill and i feel like new. i would recommend this to anyone who has panic or anxiety attacks. the best part is, this medication is non habit forming. so take as you go, or as needed. i'm allergic to a lot of different medications and this one has no side effects from what i have felt." | 3 |
depression | "36. depression on and off since 15yrs old. tried diff meds. on welbutrin for 5 years and felt like it stopped working. about aug 2015 i was crying constantly so switched to prisitiq 50mg began dec'15 and crying stopped. but so did all of my other feelings. i feel nothing. plus zero libido. zero. that is not good for a marriage. thankfully hubby supportive. quit taking dec 30 dr warned me cold turkey would not good but trying. feelings coming back but too bad just sadness right now. wish i never even tried this. tears are better than no feelings." | 1 |
birth control | "i've been on this birth control for almost 2 years and now it's really starting to affect me. the last few months i've had appetite issues ranging for near-binge eating to complete loss of appetite. the last month i've had extreme anxiety, chest pain, headaches, nervousness, shaking...the works. i've not experience any vomiting, but nausea accompanies the loss of appetite. i have a doctor's appointment in a couple of days and i'm definitely getting off of this. it was effective for a long time for treating ovarian cysts, but now it is really negatively affecting my day-to-day life." | 0 |
obesity | "alli is fda approved medicine for weight loss program. patients can purchase it from a chemist counter without any prescription. i have tried this medicine personally and got great results. " | 7 |
birth control | "i've been on nexplanon for about 5 years now, i'm 20. yes, i had this method of contraception at the age of 15. i can say i am still bittersweet with this birth control my sex drive is almost non existent, and my mood as hit an all time low. i never experienced any weight issues but the fact that it exaggerated my anxiety and depression i never want to eat, or get up and be apart of the world. i've never been pregnant so i guess it does its job however when my body does send the message to me that i'm not pregnant (my period) i'm bleeding for 2 weeks sometimes more, i use to have 4 day periods and would never experience cramps now i feel like my uterus is being pulled out of my vagina day in and day out and that's before the bleeding." | 0 |
birth control | "i have never in my life been able to so clearly fell symptoms of starting a medicine. within the first couple of days taking it i was instantly bloated and my breasts were swollen, at about the 1 week mark i started having cramping like i was about to start my period and sure enough i did start my period mid cycle. i was paranoid and extremely moody. but the upset stomach was the worst. i would take it before bed on a full stomach and i would wake up so sick to my stomach i couldn't even do anything. i decided to do some research on the drug and found this page and stopped taking it immediately because i had all of the symptoms everyone was taking about and from what i understand now is that it doesn't get better." | 0 |
weight loss | "my doctor prescribed belviq for me because i wanted to lose weight and i already follow a healthy lifestyle. i'm 59 years old, eat a lowfat diet filled with fresh vegetables and lots of protein. i also work out at the gym 4 days a week including weight training. i used belviq for over 2 months and didn't lose a single ounce! frustrated? no. angry! this medication was very expensive and gave absolutely no results. i would definately not recommend this to others. a complete waste of my money!" | 6 |
anxiety | "this may seem really strange but i swear i seem to have more focus when i read very complex material. is that normal? i found myself behind in law school because of hurricane irma that left me without electricity and becoming increasingly behind with the material because of power outages. i took one before i started working on it and i feel wonderful and unaffected by the stress of trying to catch up. very interesting. was wondering if anyone had similar experience . . . ." | 3 |
adhd | "this is not the same as adderall 20 ir, been taking it for over 20 years, pharmacy said there is a backorder so i ended up with these. i don't know what else to say its just not the same my wife has asked me everyday are you on your meds, granted somedays i do forget my second dose. i'm no doctor or chemist what is going on?" | 9 |
birth control | "i started xulane in may 2016 all was good. i get very nauseous at times dizzy back ache this month i've been feeling very bloated and upset stomach, i took it off for a while because it made me very depressed, and a zombie i normally have lots of energy now i am a bumb lol. ok i have to force myself out of bed, increase in breast size that's a plus so far but everything else i hate can't wait to get back on copper i.u.d." | 0 |
weight loss | "i started the pill and the first day was super wacky and dizzy. after the 10th day i discontinued. i had gained weight; had water weight but was dehydrated, had blurred vision; dizziness, headache, backache and joint/muscle aches; couldn't complete a sentence; chills, shakiness, vivid dreams, couldn't drive, extreme fatigue and disassociation. i think i had seratonin syndrome. i was not successful on it, but the patient insert was helpful and i realized i needed to get off of it. after stopping taking it, i started feeling better by the hour. now, two days late, every symptom has gone away. i have about 40 lbs to lose. i am happy for those who found success with belviq but wanted to post my experience for those who are having trouble." | 6 |
adhd | "i have been in treatment for add for 15 years. as a result i have tried and used several of the standard drugs used for treatment including adderall, ritalin, dexadrine, and wellbutrin. about 3 years ago i began using strattera. i was made aware that the medicine did not affect the dopamine levels but should still help prolong my attention time. since then i have found this to be true. however, the difficulty is since the impact it is seemingly subtle. it's very difficult to gauge the effectiveness and to determine the proper dosage. after 2 years, my doctor and i are still tweeking this aspect. overall, strattera has worked to allow me to still have something for my family left after a long day work." | 9 |
depression | "zoloft is amazing. i was put on lexapro when i was about 18, gained about 20 lbs and felt like a numb zombie for about a year. tried celexa for about a year- a little better, but i was still getting very depressed. then i tried zoloft (50mg for a month and 100mg since). i've been on it for about 2 years. depression and anxiety is minimal. i rarely have to use my xanax. the only side effect i've had is dry mouth but it's minimal at worst. my appetite and sleep patterns are normal. as with the others i've tried, my sex drive is very low and i had moderate headaches for the first couple of weeks, so i won't pick on zoloft for that. overall, extremely satisfied, i can't imagine my life without it." | 1 |
birth control | "i had the mirena from march of 2010 til march of 2015. i remember thinking about having it removed within the first 6 months. i hated it. after that though, my periods got better and after the first year i had almost no period! it was amazing! never had to worry about getting pregnant, didn't gain a ton of weight and removal was rather easy. i mean, it felt as though she pulled my belly button out through my vagina, but it only hurt for less than five minutes so not to bad for four years of no periods. i just had another one put in today (september 2015). from march to september i had totally regular periods and it helped me remember how much i hate having a period. thus, another iud for me!" | 0 |
obesity | "i'm a 49 year old male 5'10" and weighed in at 253 on march 8th 2016. i've lost 13 pounds in that time and found the side effects very minor in the first couple weeks only. i was doing very little exercise and have a job that i sit at a desk all day. i definitely recommend this to anyone like myself that has a hard time getting motivated to work out. as i loss weight & see my progress without exercising it actually has been motivating me to workout to increase my weight loss. as for the cost i pay $94 for 120 pills. my insurance supposedly pays $45 but i question that because under the contrave card the the cost should be $90-$100 anyway. should i not get $45 off the $94? i will be checking in to that. that's my contrave story." | 7 |
depression | "i started taking prozac on tuesday. i was very hesitant at first. i guess that was based on what i heard about dependency. i was severely depressed after a emotionally abusive relationship ended. i also terminated my pregnancy (my choice) and on top of that i am the single mother of a smart, energtic 7 year old. i guess everything was weighing heavily on me all at once. i had turned to marijuana. i have a stressful job on top of everything else. my issues involved worrying excessively, overthinking every little thing, crying spells, sleeping on my days off. i stopped doing things i used to enjoy. scary. i never had any suicidal thoughts. i'm a few days in. felt jittery one day but that's done. definitely progressing. miracle!!" | 1 |
anxiety | "i take 10mg daily beginning two years ago for anxiety. the only side affect was for the first week. all i wanted to do was sleep. my body relaxed so much, i was not sleep deprived anymore. afterwards it levelled off. my dr. and i keep constant checkups and it's working out great." | 3 |
birth control | "i have had the mirena for almost 2 years now and it is wonderful. going in, it was a little uncomfortable, like a pinching feeling, had cramps for the rest of the afternoon and then i was fine. i have had no problems with it and i love love love mirena. i am not excited for it to come back out though..seems like it will be painful." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have struggled with severe generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety my entire life and now, at 24, i am just starting to realize how much it has affected my ability to live and enjoy life. i was started on lexapro while overseas and suffering from depression due to the cold, rainy climate. i cannot tell you how much this medication has changed my life. i am now getting to know the confident, relaxed person that was hiding underneath my anxiety. i am only on 5 mg/ day but i have found that dose to be effective for me. anything over 5 mg and i start to feel side effects like fatigue and marked decrease in libido. " | 3 |
insomnia | "i took trazodone for a week for insomnia. i took 25 mg around 8 p.m. and was asleep by 10 p.m. unfortunately, each night i had nightmares or vivid dreams (worse than with my ptsd, and those were pretty bad). the last night i stayed in a hotel room and had a dream that some frightening people came into my room and were saying that it was their room. when i went to call the front desk, they disappeared, then i was suddenly in a different room and could hear their laughter surrounding me, but no one was there. " | 8 |
bipolar disorde | "my husband says depakote is having a positive impact on me as well as our family! i'm not in bed all day or hanging around the bedroom. i'm up and about the house. since decluttered, even organized! my personality has blossomed too. the last six years i tried a wide spectrum of medications; seroquel, lamictal, latuda, zonisamide, carbamazepine to name a few! my bipolar worsened five years ago after our last child. the side effects were hair shedding within three weeks but no significant weight gain. i have always had a thick head of hair so it's not really noticeable but i can tell one side limp and not hanging full. i've started biotin along with a multivitamin. my doc also told me to try a zinc a supplement. overall i feel it is working." | 5 |
acne | "i really like ortho tri-cyclen. i experienced minimal side effects and it has helped keep my skin clear! after the first pack i had hardly any acne. in terms of my sex drive it has stayed the same. i've always had a really high sex drive so i'm glad it didn't affect it! i really like this birth control pill and would recommend it to anyone who suffers from mild/moderate acne." | 2 |
pain | "i used the gel once, as prescribed and broke out in to a rash all over my body. the rash is called erythema multiforme. i was covered in bright red,raised welts and hives for close to two weeks. the experience was itchy, uncomfortable and over all unpleasant.
my dr. said to stop using the gel but the most frustrating part was there was nothing anyone can do. it simply needed to "run it's course!"
use at your own risk!" | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "i am a female, 29 yrs old. i have been depressed since i was 14yrs, my mind races constantly and i have mood changes and a bad temper that turns in to severe anger (rage). my psychiatrist prescribed me lamictal and it really works. i have had no side effects and my mood is stable and controlled. i have been on it for 2 years and feel good." | 5 |
insomnia | "i am trying to come off clonezapam and the pharmacist recommended this when i said i have an adverse reaction to benadryl and nyquill. this is supposed to have a different ingredient, well i did not fall asleep. i had the same reaction i do with pain killers, it will keep me laying there with eyes closed but i don't actually fall asleep. i took it at 9pm and still up at 1am. finally broke down and took a valium. if you have adverse reactions to these types of things, this may do the same." | 8 |
depression | "this worked well for my depression and anxiety too, but i was pretty zoned out on it. i slept a lot and struggled with withdrawing from it. brain zaps for about two weeks while i was trying to sleep. it wasn't fun." | 1 |
birth control | "i got skyla inserted yesterday on the first day of my period and i had a good experience! the insertion process is so quick and simple. don't scare yourself like i did reading these reviews! there were two times where it was uncomfortable (felt like two quick cramps for 3-5 seconds each) and then it was over! only a little more discomfort than a pap smear! i can't feel the skyla inside of me at all.
today is day 1 with skyla and my period is very light, but i've been cramping periodically throughout the day. the cramping can go on for as long as 6 months. they aren't too severe and i've been taking advil every few hours, but i'm not sure i can last for 6 months. i can barely handle once a month cramps. we'll see how it goes!" | 0 |
depression | "there was less side effects for me on prozac in comparison to some of the other anti-depressants i have been on, which was great. i can't recall any side effects. i take prozac it in the morning as it has a long half life and it seems to work better for me that way." | 1 |
birth control | "i'm a big fan of iuds. i had two paragards after having my last child at age 29. when i started to have heavy bleeding i opted for the mirena to help control that and to avoid an ablation. it's been great for controlling bleeding and my periods are few and far between. i am going to be 50 next year and my estrogen levels are still pretty good - meaning i am still a fertile myrtle. so, for now, the mirena has been a great thing for me. there have been no mood swings, no heavy bleeding, no weight gain and no other noticeable side effects." | 0 |
obesity | "i've struggled with my weight all my life, i have pcos, at my heaviest i was 17st, started taking orlistat prescription from dr and changed my diet to low fat and lost over a stone in 4 weeks and still losing today, have had hardly any side effects apart from wind. love these pills!" | 7 |
birth control | "i am in my last week of the 2nd pack. 1st my period this month was only 3 days which was awesome. i've never had a 3 day period before, ever! however, the next week i had break through bleeding for 11 straight days. the cramping was bad and i had acne like crazy. i was supposed to have gotten my period yesterday and it hasn't came yet and i am never late. i know i'm not pregnant because i couldn't have any sex since i was bleeding nearly the whole month. i know i have to wait another month for everything to get normal. so lets just hope and pray for better results 3rd pack. will update soon." | 0 |
anxiety | "i started on effexor, that medicine made me sick, and nauseated. my dr decided to put me on buspar instead. this medicine made my anxiety so much better! and the side effects are very minimal, i only get a little light headed for a short time, but that's so much better than being sick to my stomach. this stuff has really helped me get through a rough time." | 3 |
anxiety | "i've been on paxil since i was 5, i'm almost 20 now. i've had really bad anxiety my entire life. i started at 5mg daily, as i got older, my dosage slowly increased to 20mg, which is my current dose. i had a few bad life experiences when i was younger that caused my anxiety to increase tenfold, so my dr tried to swap the paxil for something else. bad idea, none of the other ssris worked; i had a severe increase in anxiety and side effects, so he put me back on the paxil. paxil has been the only pill to help my anxiety and i haven't had any side effects from it." | 3 |
birth control | "i got nexplanon on 5-20-15.
the first few months were pretty out there my mood was stupid crazy but to be honest my mood is always stupid crazy.
i am one of the lucky few who don't have regular periods while on nexplanon when i used to before. some times i miss months sometimes i spot a whole month, as for december of 16 3/4 weeks i was constant bleeding. it did hurt my libido in the beginning but i am now perfectly fine. although the bleeding is annoying, i recommend it to everyone. it's less terrifying than the idea of an iud and you can't forget to take it." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i am not very fond of depakote. when i took it it didn't improve my moodswings that much. in the beginning it made me nauseous & caused my hair to fall out. no, i didn't go bald, but it thinned out my hair enough that my hairstylist noticed. eventually, my hair stopped falling out, but i gained a lot of weight & i had very bad tremors & bad coordination. if you do decide to take this medicine make sure your doctor tests your blood regularly. i think you are supposed to have your blood tested every 6 months." | 5 |
bipolar disorde | "i had a bad time with this drug. it worked on my mood, but whenever i stood up, i got dizzy. i fell down the stairs once. plus even with insurance, it's really expensive." | 5 |
depression | "i'm 47 and have had classic depression and anxiety since my early 20's. been on citalopram, fluoxetine, marititizapam and now sertraline. also have dizapam as a back up.
this year has been extremely difficult no major incidents but my depression was changing from day to day. no ups but plenty of downs. finally couldnt cope and pressured the dr to give me something for mood swings in addition to my sertraline.
i can say i have felt the best i ever had in 20 years!!!! my mood before was a 4/10 and now its a 7/10 which is great for me. i even seem to get excited about life which i havent done for years.
it does make me hungry but i dont care as this so far is a life saver. also gives me a very dry mouth so need lots of water." | 1 |
depression | "after the side effects wore off (2-4 weeks of occasional insomnia heightened anxiety bathroom issues and no energy) my overall outlook on life was much more positive. i was laughing, taking on more work, taking care of myself and feeling good. i didn’t notice much weight gain but working in construction between a slowed metabolism and the hard work my weight remained within 2 pounds up or down. unfortunately i had a rare side effect creep up after 3 months of use, it induced tmj in me to the point i couldn’t eat. i switched to escitalopram and the tmj subsided but found that escitalopram did not work for me and i actually gained weight very quickly. mind you i’ve been on wellbutrin in conjunction with these medications without issue with w." | 1 |
emergency contraception | "my boyfriend and i had protected sex just yesterday (friday, january 29, 2016). he used a condom--as usual. but, this time, unfortunately, the condom came off--either while he was still penetrated or after he pulled out. this scared us both so much, because there's a very high chance that semen could had entered my vaginal tract and went further into my reproductive system. he didn't want to take the risk, so he decided for us to immediately go to out and buy plan b one step. i took the pill, with not water, but canada dry ginger ale, about one hour after we had sex. i waited two hours to expect symptoms, and still haven't experienced any, except for fatigue. it's been about 12 hours now today. i'm wondering if i'm going to have symptoms" | 10 |
weight loss | "i started on 8/16/15 at 223. today i weighed in at 210. i have been exercising 3-4 days a week. walking or zumba. the holiday weekend i did no exercise and still lost 1 1\2 lbs. phentermine does not keep me up, infact i think it makes me sleepy. other than dry mouth and constopation- all is well. my goal was to lose 15lbs this month. maybe i can get down 2 more in the next few days." | 6 |
bipolar disorde | "i've been struggling with bipolar i rapid cycling for almost 10 untreated years. i've had really bad depression to the point where i was a afraid to go outside, constant racing thoughts, extreme anxiety. i was sleeping about 3 hours a day at most, and overall i couldn't function at all. i started taking laduta 20mg for a week then went to 40mg. soon as i started taking the medicine, i noticed a big difference the next day. i feel more stable, my depression is gone, my anxiety is gone, suicide thoughts gone. i feel like my old self again, where i can function normally and do my everyday stuff on top of being happy. this medicine literally saved my life, and i want to say thank you to the pharmaceutical company that made this." | 5 |
anxiety | "i love klonopin. when i was going through an extremely hard custody case with my ex husband, my doctor prescribed the klonopin. she scheduled it up to 3 times a day. i used it too. it helped me face my fears and stand up for myself for once. once that was over she scheduled it on 1.0mg as needed up to.3 time's a day. i still have the script. i do use the klonopin only when i'm in a situation that i need help relaxing. i know i need it at those times. when i take it, i would feel great. if i didn't need it but thought i did, all it would do is make me tired. it's been 3 years of prn klonopin & i know when i need it and when i don't. for those who feel this could be abused, my response is if the person really needs it, misuse wouldn't happen" | 3 |
birth control | "i've only had my iud for a short time but so far i am loving it! i feel so much better not having extra hormones and it's so super convenient not to worry about a pill everyday. when i had it put in there was a little bit of pain and some really heavy cramping for the first 2 nights but overall i am very happy with it!" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i've been taking lithium for three weeks now. for the first time in years i feel balanced. my major ups and downs have subsided and i do not have any side effects at all. since i work in construction i monitor my fluid intake to avoid too much lithium in my system. the only drawback to drinking more water is having to frequent the restroom more often. my sleep has improved as well so all my previous medications are no longer needed. currently i'm on 300mg 3x/day. everybody's body responds differently to every medication out there and luckly i found something great." | 5 |
birth control | "i've been taking this pill for over a year and i have literally had all the side effects that are listed. i've felt so depressed and moody ever since taking this pill and i never use to be like that. i strongly recommend to not take this med if you typically feel nauseous a lot or if you have terrible periods like me. i have gained about 15 pounds from this med and i always feel bloated. switching to something different tomorrow." | 0 |
anxiety | "i was prescribed gabapentin when i got diagnosed with bipolar disorder. it was for my panic attacks and anxiety. i went crazy with it the first couple of weeks taking way more than prescribed but that was the only way it worked for me. my doctor then upped my dose when i told him about it. he just started me off with the small dose to see how my body reacts to it. i love this medicine! not to the point of addiction but because it calms me down and makes me think clearer whenever i freak out. there are no side effects at all for me. no dizziness, no grogginess no sleepiness. i function normally, i can even drive and work and study. it has helped me a lot. the dose that works best for me is 1500mg, i don't take it everyday anymore, just as needed." | 3 |
birth control | "all bodies are different! i had skyla inserted last month on the 18th and its been about three weeks with it in. the insertion was definitely painful but nothing that can't be handled in the 5-10 minutes the procedure takes. i had read a lot of scare stories previous to going. i unfortunately had mine inserted a week before my period. the cervix softens during your period which is the recommended time to have it done. i spotted with little to no cramping for the first 2- 3 days and got my period a couple days later as well. i had some pretty severe cramps on and off the first day or so into my period. it almost feels as though your body is trying to contract it out. my period lasted a little longer but has stopped with no spotting at all." | 0 |
acne | "i've been taking doryx for about a week now and so far so good. it hasn't really made my pimples go away but i haven't had any new ones since i've been on it." | 2 |
birth control | "this is the best birth control i have been on so far! i used to be on the pill and it made my periods irregular, made me gain a crazy amount of weight, made my acne worsen, made me super emotional all the time, and many other bad side effects. i was off birth control for a couple of months and was back to my normal self and actually lost about 50 pounds. my doctor thought i should take birth control again and recommended that i switch to this, so i took a chance. i had one period after i got my first shot (about 8 months ago) and haven't had one since. the only bad side effect that i have had with this shot is i gained a little bit of my weight back." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "this is my second post, i was waiting for my insurance to approve this med....been on samples starting at 1.5, then to 3mg, and now 4.5mg, other then a little bit of restlessness, i am tolerating this med quite well (after trying over 40 other meds) it has been 2 months since i began taking it, and at least some of the suicidal thoughts have dissipated...i will continue to take it, and work up to 6mg starting next month....but by far, one of the best bipolar meds i have tried in over 9 years!" | 5 |
pain | "i took cymbalta 30mg for fibromyalgia pain and it was such a bad experience. i took it with food at about 5:30 pm and didn't feel any side effects until later in the evening. did not sleep all night, was very restless with heart beating rapidly, feeling itchy and abdominal cramps." | 4 |
birth control | "i am 30, never had children, and can handle a lot of pain. i have always had very painful periods , i am very sensitive to hormone changes. i love my obgyn ! she is great and fast. that being said it took two try for her to put my iud in. the first time she had to send me home with a prescription to soften my cervix and i was on the end of my period. it is just a very stubborn cervix, she doesn't like to be touched. it was extremely uncomfortable to say the least!!!!!!!!! both times. however totally doable. the second time we got it in just fine. i had some major cramping but nothing i am not already use too. i was a bit lite headed , my doc told me that would happen. i was fine after a few minutes though and could walk out just fine. i cramped for the rest of the day. the first time my husband and i had sex everything went fine. however 30 to 45 minutes later i started to have extreme discomfort and cramping. four weeks later and i am spotting constantly, extreme cramps, tender sore swollen breast and incredibly bloated. i see my doctor in 2 more weeks. i sincerely hope the side effects go away. because three years without having to take birth control would be nice. if they don't i will have to have this removed i am in constant pain in discomfort." | 0 |
birth control | "this pill is great. i have been on it for nearly 4 years without any major problems. i started this pill solely because my bleeding was so heavy, i couldn't maintain my everyday routine when i was on my period. now, i do not get a period whatsoever which is amazing. i have had no weight gain, no breakouts & no mood swings. the only drawback: low sex drive." | 0 |
acne | "accutane is amazing for severe acne, i had back acne for around 2 years it wasn't to bad for the first year but then it started to get very bad and embarrassing the second. i was pretty depressed and i tried everything, so i did some research on some medication. that's when i was told about accutane. i knew about the risks but i needed to have my confidence back so i decided to start it. the first month nothing happened, second month little bit of a change, and the third month was incerdible, i only had allitle bit of pimples on my back but mostly just scars. i am going on my fourth month soon and i hope that i will perfectly clear. my side effects were dry skin on my face and chapped lips and that is it. no depression." | 2 |
depression | "then everything went haywire. psychiatrist kept me going until i was at 120mg a day.
depression worsened, experienced disassociative episodes (foggy memory while on these episodes where i do not remember certain events), increased headaches, insomnia, irritability, and suicidal thoughts.
i'm appalled that my psychiatrist thought it was ok to keep increasing the dose until it was more than double what i was taking initially (20mg) despite symptoms getting much worse. during this time i also had 0 access to adequate talk therapies, whether in a group setting or 1-1 with a trained counselor.
i am absolutely sickened that these dangerous drugs are promoted as a band-aid fix all solution when talk therapies are completely disregarded." | 1 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been battling with major depression since i was a child. i have been on many different types of medications over the years. i also have a major case of obsessive compulsive disorder and as i i'm getting older it has been getting severely worse. everything has to be in perfect order i spend hours upon hours a day making sure everything is order. it's so bad that i can not even have garbage in my garbage cans if so i have to clean the cans immediately. it has become so bad that it cuts into other daily activities such as spending time with my wife, family and friends . some days i do not even attempt to get out of bed. some days i will sleep for well over 24 hours. these are the medications in taking daily . i take 150 mg of lamotrigine" | 5 |
birth control | "i guess most people only review when they have a bad experience. i personally love it. i had the copper iud which gave me headaches and hurt like heck. liletta does not give me headaches and i don't feel it at all. no acne - at all. no weight gain. actually i feel a bit slimmer, but i eat right and work out. sex drive - increased. the only possible negative may be mood swings, but i've always had an attitude." | 0 |
pain | "i have had chronic pain from nerve damage when i had a mastectomy 11 yrs ago. have been to many pain doctors, tried epilepsy medicines, antidepressants, and now i am taking tizanidine, lyrica, cymbalta and a wonderful compounded pain cream that is a lifesaver for me! it has lidocaine, ketoprofen, and cyclobenzaprine. mention to your pain doctor. i put a small dab on my arthritic knee too. my insurance covers it 90%. good luck to all with chronic pain!" | 4 |
birth control | "i used to take another oral contraceptive, which had 21 pill cycle, and was very happy- very light periods, max 5 days, no other side effects. but it contained hormone gestodene, which is not available in us, so i switched to lybrel, because the ingredients are similar. when my other pills ended, i started lybrel immediately, on my first day of period, as the instructions said. and the period lasted for two weeks. when taking the second pack- same two weeks. and now, with third pack things got even worse- my third period lasted for two weeks and now it's the end of the third week- i still have daily brown discharge.
the positive side is that i didn't have any other side effects. the idea of being period free was so tempting... alas." | 0 |
adhd | "adderall is awesome for (adhd), that is what i have and when i take my adderall i am able to focus and relax, which is just the opposite effect it would have on someone who doesn't have adhd. it would act as a stimulator for them and is very addictive." | 9 |
obesity | "the first week i took adipex i lost 10 pounds, it helped that i ran every morning but i was always edgy. i would work work work and had no desire to eat. best diet pill so far. i've read that it's habit forming so i plan on taking it 3 weeks on and 2 weeks off and i must say that i agree with the person who said when you are off the medication it makes you want to eat eat eat. the best thing to do is probably prepare for your withdrawal by equipping yourself with only low fat foods every where in your house so that you are not gaining every thing back. by the way.. water/hydration is a must!" | 7 |
depression | "giving it a 10 after only 3 days might sound odd but comparing to other meds i have been on, it's a 10. i was on lexapro 20mg and wellbutrin for a year and a half. stopped the meds cold turkey for a year. (not a smart move). i had no feelings at all and i looked physically off. i had the distance look in my eyes all the time. plus i gained 40lbs over the course of this 2 1/2 years. so i finally go to a new doctor and explain my feelings and he says i have smd and anxiety. he mentioned this viibryd. day 1 i had that upset stomach feeling at night had a hard time sleeping, same thing with day 2, today is day 3 and i feel awesome, slept well and woke before my alarm. i love this. can't wait to see what the future holds." | 1 |
pain | "i developed occipital neuralgia, left side, some years ago. after several treatments with pain specialists and no results, i tried cymbalta. in 7 weeks i was pain free. this continued for a couple of years until i broke my leg and had to spend 3 months in a nursing home. at the nursing home, the physician switched me to wellbutrin [less expensive] which was ok but not as good as cymbalta. after about two years on bupropion my left side is still ok but it has now developed on my right side. since i am still taking bupropion, it obviously isn't working. i'm going to see my physician for cymbalta." | 4 |
emergency contraception | "okay so the incident happened on april 6th around 1 p.m (i was also on ovulation). the next day (april 7th) around 11 a.m. i took the pill. about a week later (april 13th) i started spotting, it was very light at first then it gradually got heavier, it was like a light period and it stopped on april 18th. i was so worried because my actual period was due april 24t, i miss it so i waited and waited and was going to test but i was too nervous to do it because i wasn't ready for a child yet. so i waited more and finally my period came on may 17th along with strong cramps.
my advice for the ladies that have taken this pill, don't stress, it will delay your period even longer." | 10 |
birth control | "i absolutely love the nuvaring! i've been on it for 6 months now and i have had no problems with it! i've had no side effects actually, i think it's helped clear up side effects from the last birth control i was on. my sex life is very normal, if not better. neither me nor my boyfriend can feel the ring during intercourse. i recommend this to everyone! but also remember that not everyone is the same and this could affect someone else differently!" | 0 |
acne | "i've had acne when i was a teenager, it cleared up during my 20s then came back - with a vengeance - when i was 33. differin gel and cream has been the best stuff i've used and i have used a lot of different lotions and potions which have cost me a fortune over the years. i'm now 39 and still suffer breakouts but u keep a tube handy for them and it clears them up in a couple of days. i would say to only put it on the papule or pustule and not on any clear skin around them. that's when it will make your skin flake and peel off! if you use on the spots only it will work just fine. i'm also a beauty therapist and i recommend that some of my clients see their gp for it." | 2 |
anxiety | "upping my 10mg paxil dose to 20mg sparked quite a few anxiety episodes for me. my doctor said the paxil would take 2.5 weeks for the new increased dosage to kick in, so in the meantime he prescribed me 0.5mg of klonopin to take twice a day (morning and night). a year ago, when i initially started paxil (after a terrible 6 weeks of trying zoloft), i took a xanax because the anxiety was so bad. for some reason, the xanax made me so depressed. anyway, my first dose of klonopin was awesome and has been sense then, (about a week ago). it took an hour for me to start to realize that i wasn't anxious anymore, and i seemed to be really productive and felt normal, which is a great feeling! klonopin is awesome for us who have generalized anxiety." | 3 |
birth control | "got the mirena yesterday, and wasn't too bad. it only took about 3 minutes to put in, and it just felt like the strongest cramp i've ever gotten. i felt a little dizzy after, but was able to get up and drive home. a little discomfort a few days after but so worth it not to have to take a pill everyday" | 0 |
birth control | "i've had the mirena for a few months. the insertion wasn't uncomfortable at all. however, at first i bled for 3 months straight after insertion then one day it just stopped. then i got a light period for a week and a half the following months. i now have acne that i've never had, the menstrual cycle lasts longer then it normally did, and i've gained weight." | 0 |
pain | "was on morphine sulfate. was switched to opana 20 mg er 2 every 8 hours, i am able to move around outside without fear of falling, have been able to go fishing again after 10 years of morphine could not do so. on morphine was not allowed to have a small garden where opana er can manage and remember to water and pick the fruit and veggies grown. it is like night and day differences. as my condition has worsen have been given 10 mg opana ir as a break through medicine. it is the biggest help so far in cooping with the spinal cord injury. have done surgeries and shots into the disc areas before the opana with very limited help as the opana has been the greatest thing." | 4 |
birth control | "i started taking this pill when i was 16, i am now 20. the pill started out fine and i loved it for the past 3 years but this last year is different. starting the pill it cleared my acne up very well. i only gained maybe 10lbs at most, but that's as well as growing up and fitting into my body. the pill has worked great for birthcontrol. it has made me have a regular, light 3-4 day period every month. rarely any cramps too. but this past year i have been noticing a few different side effects. my cramping is getting worse with each period, i started spotting more monthly and during my period i get severe migranes. stopping the pill for a month to see if my headaches get better.." | 0 |
birth control | "i talked to my pcp about an iud option for birth control. i went to my obgyn and he recommended skyla as i have never had kids. i got mine feb 2016. the insertion hurt due to the clamp on my cervix. i cramped really bad. once done i was okay. once in my car i felt those pesky cramps coming back. i did not go to work that day or the next. the pain was ridiculous. but eventually i was able to manage. it has been a year now cramps are seldom, period is light (i use panty liners) but lasts 8-10 days. i like it but don't. it has its days were we are friends and others enemies." | 0 |
weight loss | "i started this drug 4 days ago. i've had no really bad side effects except the dry mouth, as i was told to start with 1/2 pill for three days then go to full pill so my body got use to it. my doctor told me to drink double the amount of water i normally would, so that helps a lot. i've lost 4 lbs. so far and would like to lose a total of 25 that i've not been unable to lose for about 8 years. i'm 58 and even though i exercise three times a week, eat healthy, it wouldn't come off. for my health, i am giving this a try and all the reviews give me hope! good luck everyone." | 6 |
birth control | "i have been on lo loestrin fe for about half a year. i like and would recommend this pill because it is a low dose estrogen pill. i have had no noticeable sides effects. no weight gain, acne, irregular periods, nothing. it is also great for the fact that it practically eliminates my period. i either have light spotting or no period. the only negative for me is the price. but i still prefer it over cheaper generic forms. my doctor gave me a monthly coupon for mine to knock down the cost. also remember, everyone reacts differently to certain medications, so you never know till you try. this may or may not be for you. everyone is different." | 0 |
depression | "having a history of family heath problems it was my time to develop one of my own, i was diagnosed with moderately severe depression and was placed on a moderate dose of prozac. weeks in i became extremely lethargic , my mood hadn't stabilized one bit, i presumed i would need a higher dose and that followed.
eventually the dosage had quadrupled and showing no improvement, i beg to view the world in a haze, nothing seemed real and i didn't recognize myself . i was incredibly suicidal.
if you are not feeling this drug is effective do not continue using it, otherwise suicide is a very genuine threat.
i have found sertraline effective as opposed to this freakish medicine." | 1 |
anxiety | "my experience was a waking nightmare... i was started on a low dose to treat anxiety.. it didn't help at all. my dr kept slowly increasing my dose while i suffered from extreme anxiety with no relief.. i had weight gain, night sweats, oddly long menstrual cycles, cramps, the urge to drink alcohol. i went to another dr that said the dose needed to be at least 225 to treat anxiety i was on 125 so he increased dosage. this made the side effects much worse and the weight gain. i didn't care about anything, i wasn't myself. i decided after 20 lb gain to stop and got tapered off. i became extremely ill it was like having the flu everyday for weeks. i've been completely off a few weeks now i have headaches still and extreme anger like rage." | 3 |
birth control | "i want to start by saying... do not i repeat do not let bad reviews scare you!!! i googled for months reviews on birth control period and it caused me to cancel appointments for it out of fear. i got skyla about a week ago and i have no complaints. the putting it in process was has bad as i thought.. it was uncomfortable but tolerable. my cervix is turned so it took my doctor a few minutes to find it which wasn't fun. before going to the appointment i took 800mg ibuprofen and when i arrived i took 400mg of ibuprofen. after it was inserted i had small cramping. no even on the level my period cramping is on. the only thing bothering me is the back pain so far. some days i have spotting, others nothing at all. i honestly forget i have skyla in" | 0 |
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