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birth control | "i've been on lolo for 6 months now and it's been great up until recently. at first i loved it because my periods were lighter, no cramping, no weight gain. there were a couple moments of nausea and sore boobs within in the first couple months, but that's pretty normal. last month i noticed some breakthrough bleeding which was annoying, but not a huge deal. this month has been absolute hell. i got my period about 5 days before i started my placebos, then a week into my new pack i started another period again. to top it off, about 5 days after that period ended...i started bleeding again. needless to say, i'll be making an appointment to switch this birth control." | 0 |
acne | "i have been using benzaclin along with antibiotics prescribed by my doctor for almost a week now. my face has cleared up so much and i am so thankful for this product. i use it twice a day and although my sensitive skin burns like crazy and gets a little red. it's worth it because i can see dramatic results. the burning gets a little better each time i put it on, i'm sure it's just cleaning out my pores. i would recommend this product to anyone with acne." | 2 |
depression | "i've been taking zoloft for about a year and a half now. i previously used celexa, lexapro and paxil. so i gave zoloft a try. without a doubt, 100mg zoloft once daily has been a blessing for me. my moods are much more stable. my urges to pull my hair, my obsessive compulsive behavior and my anxiety/panic has dropped dramatically. i used to worry myself sick about every little thing. so much so, that i would feel anxiety before the most mundane of events such as standing in line at the movies or other things that no rational person would panic about. no major side effects to mention other than i find being in direct sunlight for extended periods makes me feel like my skin is crawling. small price to pay for my sanity, peace of mind and my happiness." | 1 |
birth control | "i had implanon inserted in nov 10, painless procedure. i felt my mood was affected less than any other method i've tried (pill, iud). no weight gain, in fact lost some weight. but there is a bad side, after insertion, i had variable bleeding from nov 10 to may 11, 6 months straight. some days were very light, others heavy, with no pattern. doctor said to wait it out. period stopped june, july, august, but returned in sept and has been ongoing for a month straight, heavy flow. i feel this pushes the limits of 'irregular bleeding'. i love not being moody, but feeling run down." | 0 |
weight loss | "i've been on contrave for just over 8 weeks now. i never experienced any of the side effects. i also have not lost any weight. i don't feel any differently about food and can't say i feel any less hungry. i am so disappointed and frustrated. today i called contrave to ask about the scale down program. i learned it involves getting a free smart scale. you can keep the scale but after 90 days if you want to keep the "smart" function you have to pay for the service. i also told him that i had not lost any weight and he said this is an "adverse effect" and that he needs to report it as such?? a colleague of mine uses this product and has great success." | 6 |
adhd | "my son has been on med since he was 5 for adhd, he is 8 now. they started him on methylphenadate(adderall) he didnt gain weight or grow at all hardly. he is now on intuniv and we love it. he eats the house down. its not a stimulant so thats wonderful." | 9 |
acne | "i started using this maybe a year ago and i absolutely love it. i went to the dermatologist to see what i could do about my acne and she prescribed me this to do every morning and differin to use every night. acanya is great at removing big pimples and even small zits. one thing people don't realize is that if you put this on and plan on going in the sun, you need to also wear a sunscreen moisturizer. this medicine makes you more sun-sensitive, so keep that in mind." | 2 |
acne | "nothing but great things to say about this pill, hence the rating of 9. i have had severe acne for 7 years (i'm 19), it was to the point where i couldn't look at people while talking to them. i have tried just about everything under the sun until i finally went to the dermatologist and got this. clear skin within 2 weeks, no side effects. i take it once in the morning with food, i use benzaclin at night, and i wash with cetaphil twice a day (you can get that anywhere). i only have 2 minor blemishes on my face at the moment, which is amazing in comparison to what i looked like merely a month ago. extremely pleased." | 2 |
weight loss | "i started on the lower dose on 11/4/14. my starting weight was 301. 2 weeks later i went up a dose. on 12/4/14 my weight was 261 and i am still on the 7.5mg dosage. my doctor was so shocked when she saw me. she said the average person loses 1-2lbs a week and i've managed to lose about 10lbs a week. i also told her i cut out carbs and sugars. i no longer look at food as if i have to have it. i now look at food as a necessary nutrient my body needs to live. it is the best decision i've ever made." | 6 |
birth control | "i've been on yaz for over a year now. at first, it was wonderful for me because it helped eliminate the painful cramps i was suffering before and i had no side effects. i lost weight and had no acne.
but, for the past 2 months i've been extremely moody, depressed, tired and just not myself. i can't wait to go see my doctor to switch! it's affecting my social life big time." | 0 |
pain | "went in to my doctor after a 3 day migraine. my head hurt so bad they had to turn the lights off in the exam room. they gave me a shot of toradol and had me lay on the exam table for about 15 minutes. worked great! after about an hour my migraine was completely gone. the gave me the shot in my thigh it stung for about 5 minutes. my thigh still hurts but ill take it over that migraine any day" | 4 |
anxiety | "i tried them for 4 months!! it was the worst experience i ever had!! i got brain zaps and could not sleep at all. i have mild severe frontal brain damage from a fall. coming off them is worse than any benzo i have tried!! in fact there just as bad if not worse than a benzo. atleast the benzo drugs work for anxieties!!!! . if you read about antidepressants like i did on google. you will see that they are nothing more than a addicting placebo . don't let anyone get you on those medications. just google the fact that the drug companies are handing them out like candy and they do more harm than good. if you like sex than don't get involved with antidepressants!! because you will not have any sexual wants whatsoever. i wish they did work!!" | 3 |
acne | "i have never had perfect skin, always had 1 or 2 pimples at a time, and usually a cystic one too. but 5 months ago i started breaking out bad, mostly on my lower cheeks and chin. i tried so many orc face washes and scrubs but nothing worked. i finally went to the dermatologist and i have been taking doryx 200mg a day for about a week now, as well as using epiduo at night before bed. my skin is already clearing up! i mostly have hyper pigmentation and some scarring now, which i will have to deal with, but hardly any pimples!! i'm hoping it will keep getting better as the goes on but for now, i am loving doryx." | 2 |
birth control | "had nexplanon placed five months postpartum. immediately after placement, i started having consistent bleeding every day (sometimes moderate, sometimes light, but every day), and my actual periods got closer and closer together (every 3 weeks at first, then every 2). after a few months, i realized that some other problems i've been experiencing can be linked to nexplanon- anxiety/depression (it's gotten pretty bad), headaches, dizziness, fatigue (i'm more tired every day now than i was in either of my pregnancies), etc. i've been on one course of estrogen already with no improvement. my iron level is low, and overall, i feel completely unhealthy. getting it removed this week." | 0 |
depression | "i have taken zoloft for a while but i was packing on the pounds and noticed i was getting kind of irritable when i'm normally very laid back. doc gave me 2 sample packs of viibryd to try. 10mg i had some stomach upset (mostly diarrhea) and an intense craving for sweets/carbs. these went away eventually. then up to the 20mg. i found that i had zero appetite and literally had to force myself to eat. normally i'd be happy about this but my mood became so dark (weeping/angry). i got to the point where i couldn't handle it anymore and had to stop. hopefully it works better for you all! good luck! :)" | 1 |
birth control | "we moved to a new air base and the horrible doctors here refuse to let me have my minastrin 24 fe that i was on for two years. those two years were spent on cloud 9 compared to the 7 months on this garbage. on minastrin i lost 45 pounds, clear skin like never before, good sex drive, not an emotional hurricane, and never got car sick. in 7 months alone on gildess i gained 25 pounds and counting(even with a healthy lifestyle), suffering depression and anxiety, no sex drive, periods are horrid, face has exploded more than going through puberty and i am 21, and taking this makes me sick. it's a good thing my husband and i don't want a baby because with the weight gain, break outs and no sex drive-it won't happen while taking this trash pill." | 0 |
pain | "have had 13 low back surgeries the oxycontin has helped me lead as normal life as much as possible, until they changed them. they don't work even near what the oc had. i now they say not to crush them but i would crush one.dr put me to 4 80s three times a day. to get to where i had been getting somewhat of a life back, i would crush one for breakthrough pain felt pretty good. now i am right back in bed 24hr a day,also noticed my body has been putting out a smell like burnt rubber,and sick to my stomach, have not had a bowl movement in 2 weeks .i told the dr i would give him all my oxycontin back to him to just get something else. so i will be changing." | 4 |
acne | "i would not recommend this birth control to anyone. i have never had acne or oily skin in my life (i'm 25 years old now) actually i've always had pretty clear skin and very dry skin, and now it's filled with cystic acne and it's constantly oily ever since i switched to this. i have given it 4 months because that's what my obgyn suggested, and it just seems to keep getting worse and worse. and not to mention i've gained 15 pounds, and i'm pretty sure it's made my depression and anxiety worse. i go on the 25th of this month to get switched back and i wish i could just throw this crap in the trash but i'm afraid it'll throw my periods out of whack if i suddenly stop taking it. ugh! it's awful." | 2 |
birth control | "took aviane for about 1.5 years. periods were extremely irregular. more often than not i would have them 2-3 weeks of the month...and rarely on the placebo week. however, i did not gain weight, my acne was controlled, and i didn't get pregnant. the periods were just extremely annoying to deal with." | 0 |
birth control | "i switched to gianvi about a year ago and yeah, it's prevented pregnancy pretty well, but other than that i hate it. i've noticed, and so has my boyfriend, that my moods are terrible all month long. i flip out way too easily and get irritated quickly, which never happened before to this extent. i was always such a calm laid back person on yaz." | 0 |
acne | "i am finishing up my final month on claravis, the first two months i have to say were the worst. i broke out so bad that every time i smiled i felt nothing but throbbing pain all over my face. now my face has started to clear but slowly. i have dark spots, and redness all over my face plus some blackheads to go along with it. i don't breakout as bad as i did back in month 2. hopefully i will be able to see a clear future. " | 2 |
adhd | "i really love provigil. i used it for add. provigil helped me stay focused and motivated. the only side effect was if i took it to late in the day i might have a little trouble getting to sleep. it makes sense because it is a stimulant. it is a great drug for add because it doesn't cause all those nasty side effects other add drugs have. unfortunately i have to stop using it because insurance won't cover provigil because it has not been approved to be used as an add drug. completely disappointing. it truly is an amazing drug for add." | 9 |
insomnia | "this medication didn't work at all. 20 mg did not make me sleepy; rather i was in a half sleep and it caused me to breathe shallow, i caught myself several times and had to rouse myself from the half-sleep." | 8 |
emergency contraception | "last day of period may 28. took plan b on may 31. first day of fertile week. had light bleed a week l8r lasted only 2 days. had swore breast, was bloated, mood swings
cramps, acne :| now its june 28 still no period. im 10 days late i've taken like 10 hpt all negative. blood test negative. so i guess pill worked." | 10 |
birth control | "depo-provera has changed my life. i am now period and yeast infection free. which is a huge deal for someone who has suffered from yeast infections 1x a month for the past 4 years as well as heavy painful periods. haven't had a period since my first shot which was 7 weeks ago. i am a healthy 28 year old, aside from suffering from migraines. i have not had any side effects from depo-provera, no acne, hair loss, weight gain, etc." | 0 |
acne | "i used to have really severe cystic acne that was unresponsive to anything else. i was too scared to take accutane and spiro was like my last resort. i have a olive/tan skin tone, so i'm prone to hyper pigmentation/scarring. i've been taking 50 mg consistently and i've noticed a dramatic difference in my skin. the only side effect that remained was increased urgency to pee and my cycle shortened (although i'm still regular). you really have to be patient with this drug. i noticed a dramatic difference in my acne straightaway. also when i do get a pimple now, it goes away a lot faster. my skin isn't 100% perfect, but it's so much better. i've wanted to increase the dose, but i think i'm happy with my skin as it is now." | 2 |
depression | "like other reviewers, wellbutrin gave me my life back. i have been taking it for 2 years and though i still have mood swings, the depression isn't nearly as severe as it once was. it started making a difference within three weeks. i have had virtually no side effects, and it has the added bonus of giving me energy. it has proved to be much more effective and more tolerable than ssri's." | 1 |
weight loss | "hi this has just been my 2nd day taking contrave. it has helped with the food cravings i can tell and i am not eating as much but i am so so tried and sleepy (can't hold my eyes open) ........ i am going to push through it. i have a lot of weight to lose. i am 35, 5'5, and weight 245lb the medical term for a person like me is morbid obese " | 6 |
adhd | "i can honestly say that vyvanse changed my life. was diagnosed with add at age of 35; my quality of life has improved dramatically with vyvanse. i sometimes feel as if i should be a spokesperson for this as i rave about how much it has helped me. " | 9 |
weight loss | "i took it for a week. the first 2 days brought a headache & then that resolved. i was also a bit nauseous those 2 days. i did notice that i had almost no appetite right away so apparently it is effective for satiation. i had to stop taking it though because of the following:
cough started immediately & resolved the day after i stopped taking it.
dizziness & difficulty with balance.
deep sleep & trouble getting going in the morning, when the dizziness was worse.
sneezing & sore throat. now this may sound like maybe i just had a cold, but i didn't. i am a nurse and i know the difference.
some difficulty with memory & concentration.
dry mouth, but that is no big deal.
another deterrent for me is that i can't take my migraine med with it" | 6 |
acne | "i couldn't be more thankful for this medicine. i'm so happy i made the decision to take it despite reading so many scary things about it. i can honestly say its probably been the best decision of my life. if you have the opportunity to go on this medicine do it. it will change your life." | 2 |
pain | "this medicine has been a god send miracle for me! i suffer from spinal stenosis, 4 herniated discs and nerve damage in both legs. i injured myself in 2007 and my chronic pain has steadily increased.
i have been treated with different pain medicines over the last few years including percocet, hydrocodone and morphine. the problem i had on the others was, while they helped, they would give me a numb feeling. i enjoying reading and... well... thinking! so that wasn't enjoyable for me.
the ms-contin works odd to me, i can't really explain why but i get all the pain relief with none of the high feeling that makes you about as active as a slug. this medicine can cause constipation." | 4 |
obesity | "i was on a treatment plan of care for obesity to also high blood pressure. i dropped a total of 27 pounds in two months while taking the medication adipex 37.5 mg. i did not have any side effects. i was able to reach my goal." | 7 |
birth control | "good birth control for preventing against pregnancy. however, i thought it would be great to only have period sometimes. i was wrong! i had my period all of the time literally. it got to the point where i had it for a full month with only a couple days without it!! only take if you for sure have a regulated period with birth control." | 0 |
birth control | "got liletta iud inserted about 9 months after having my 1st child it has been 2 years that i've had the iud. when getting it inserted it only felt like a strong period cramp for less then a minute. my doctor made me wait 10 minutes to sit up. i was in the room for less than 25 minutes! love my ob and only had a few minor issues with ovarian cysts for about 2 months. ovarian cysts went away and all is well haven't had any since. my annual came back fine and i have 2-3 days of very very very light bleeding each month. the discharge is weird but it's normal. this iud was perfect for me. my first form of birth control depo shot this iud it much better and low maintenance. my husband says he can sometimes feel the string." | 0 |
acne | "i will never understand why i wasn't prescribed this medication before accutane. i have been visiting the dermatologist for about 6 years now trying to cure my moderate acne. i tried accutane, retina, benzoyl peroxide (which i found out i am very allergic to) nothing worked. finally something has worked!!
it's only been about three months but around 75% of my acne is gone and the texture has improved.
favorite things: i experienced no initial breakout on my face. saw dramatic results in the first 1-2 months. it actually works!
my biggest issues: it can be a little drying so i can only use it every couple of days at most. it has helped my acne and white heads but not my blackheads. and it does not seem to work as well on my back and chest" | 2 |
emergency contraception | "okay so i know some of y'all are super nervous because i was in your shoes reading the comments as well but relax. i had protected sex on may 25th and the condom broke but me and my boyfriend were able to get a plan b within 24 hours . i had no period and we had sex again (protected) three days later but the condom broke again! i took a plan b 27 hours later and was nervous because i was experiencing no symptoms except for bloating. my expected period was june 4th and i was stressing when i missed it which probably also delayed my monthly a little bit . three days later i remember getting minor abdominal pain so i took a little nap and woke up to find that i had started my period so ladies if you're stressing please relax!" | 10 |
birth control | "i am going into the second week of taking birth control. i was super stoked for it not going to lie but after all these symptoms |'m having, i'm not so sure anymore. i know everyones body is different but if you are anywhere as near as sensitive as i am, i wouldn't recommend taking it. within the first week i had woken up with extreme nausea and eventually vomited. with that occurrence i had automatically thought the pill didn't work and i was pregnant, but i did take a test and so far so good. anyways, i am now starting to get period type symptoms of tender breasts and cramps which those are easy for me to look passed and not worry to much about. however, not too long ago i woke up and felt almost empty, sad and depressed" | 0 |
birth control | "so, i'm going to begin with my first birth control... beyaz. i was taking it for about 6 months until i realized it made me bat shit crazy. other than than i had no weight gain at all and i felt like my normal self. my doctor switched me to loestrin so that it would make my mood "better" and it did, i'll give it that. until one day, i noticed i was feeling a little pudgy... it was about mid october 2015 so i stepped on the scale to see. i was right. i gained 15 pounds in 3 months from 125-140 and when i got off of it, it completely jacked up my already irregular cycle. so here i am, 8 months later, waiting to have another period and still not able to lose the weight. (i just recently began seeing a doctor about these issues)" | 0 |
birth control | "i had the iud placed on august 27 so it's only been a few days . but it seems like it's been for ever . ever since they placed the iud i've experienced really bad cramping . the cramping is so bad it feels like i am having contractions . i hope they go away maybe it's my body trying to get used to it who knows but if they cramping doesn't go away i am going to have it removed . the pain is too much and i don't think i can handle 10 yrs with this type of cramping . and after reading that so many people have gotten pregnant with it makes me think it's pointless to even suffer with the cramping ." | 0 |
birth control | "i've had nexplanon for a little over a year now and i have not stopped bleeding since. i'm not having full periods but i'm constantly spotting throughout the day. i guess you can say it's a effective birth control due to the bleeding everyday i can't have sex. the implant does sometime cause pain at the insertion area and lower back pain. i sometimes experience horrible migraines and i'm constantly tired and extremely moody. " | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on aviane for three weeks now. i had switched over from the nuvaring because i was having problems with that. i have been feeling nauseous. mood swings? holy crap! i feel like i need to check myself into a mental hospital because i am very sure i might be going crazy. my face has always been clear. never have i had an acne problem. i don't even use face wash ever. occasional pimple here and there when i have my period, but never major. this birth control has wreaked havoc on my skin. something terrible! i scheduled another gyno appt just to get off this stuff!!! not even one pack in and im begging to get out! i do not recommend this birth control for anyoneeeee!!!!" | 0 |
depression | "i started taking mirtazapine 30mg about 2 weeks ago, after many other antidepressants i have found this one really good. i am a thin guy and always have been, i have gained weight in a good way and sleep really well. i also wake up feeling really alert and active. " | 1 |
acne | "i was getting a lot of pimples due to being sick, so my doctor gave me a 2 small samples of epiduo. i used the product twice a day for less than a week, which lead to my skin peeling, being dry and irritated. i stopped and used moisturizer instead which helped out a lot. in the end i continued using that small amount of epiduo once a day and daily moisturizing helped my acne go away really fast. i've been using this for less than 2 months now and overall, the product is great but, you have to apply the gel according to instructions. a small amount goes a long way!" | 2 |
obesity | "very effective at 75mg dosage taken once daily. last about 10-12 hours. helped with obessive eating habits and i actually had to get out of bed and clean. at least i was moving-getting some form of exercise. tried fastin in the past, did not find that anorexic as effective as tenuate. i felt better each day!" | 7 |
birth control | "i have had this type of birth control for about a year. i don't have periods which is awesome but i have also gained an intense amount of weight since the implant. i have gained a total of 55 pounds on this birth control. i have always been a bigger girl, but before the implanting my weight was consistent. now i have sky rocketed and despite my best efforts i have not been able to get back down to what i was. i'm considering the removal of it soon." | 0 |
birth control | "i am so glad i looked on this website!! i'm glad i am not alone. like many others, my insurance / pharmacy switched me from microgestin (on for 2 years with no issues), to junel (on for 3 years with no issues) and now to blisovi (i've been on it for 3 months). i gained 10 lb in the first month with blisovi. i work out and eat healthy and have been the same size since i was 18 (i am 29), and the weight is not coming off! in addition, acne has been uncontrollable and unpredictable, i have been bleeding more days than not since i've been using this pill (feels more like 3 weeks on, one week off), and i've been getting headaches and jitters. stay away if you can!!!" | 0 |
depression | "i used paxil twice for depression and mood swings while on chemo therapy.
both times i only used half the min dose (5mg/day) and it did help considerably reduce anxiety and depression associated with being on extended chemotherapy.
it also controlled anger and road-rage associated with chemo therapy. recently i tried paxil a third time in preparation for another round of chemo - and paxil made me feel lousy after a few weeks taking it. i stopped and switched to celexa. both previous times when paxil did work i made the serious mistake of stopping it abruptly. i had to go back on it and gradually reduce the dosage by splitting pills over two weeks. i'd give paxil a rating of 10 had i not had problems with it this time." | 1 |
weight loss | "i have been taking phentermine 37.5 for 3 months. i have lost 23lbs. i take it @7:00am monday - friday. and do not take it on the weekends. it has really helped me slow my appetite and stop the cravings!" | 6 |
birth control | "well when i first got it, it didn't hurt at all, just feels really weird when i put pressure on it or hit it on something. i think i may have gained 10lbs. since i got this in july, i haven't had periods just spotting at random times. sex drive was completely non-existent for a few months but other than that no pregnancies or serious problems. i recommend it if you can get by the side effects for a few months." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i've only been on seroquel xr for 5 days, so it's hard to tell long term side effects. it definitely makes me calmer and allows me to handle difficult or stressful situations more appropriately (not crying at the drop of a hat or feeling extreme anxiety). i am only on 50 mg at bedtime, but i'm not completely 100% so hoping to increase that dose a bit when i see my doc next. i do get headaches and have lost my appetite (still haven't lost any weight though). i am hoping for the best!" | 5 |
birth control | "i had skyla placed today. the insertion felt like a bad cramp, really not very painful at all. it's been about 3 hours now and i still have minor cramping that feels like a regular period. i also had very little spotting which has since stopped. overall, i'm glad i decided to get skyla and i hope it does the job it's intended to do!" | 0 |
insomnia | "age 66 with advanced arthritis, multiple spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc disease. awaken refreshed after 9+ hours without usual back or muscle pain. dosage only 5 mg.
absolutely awesome!
only up to use restroom once or twice and able to go straight back to sleep.
only problem. insurance limits me to 90/year.
yeah, only 1.7 nights a week do i get decent sleep and pain relief." | 8 |
birth control | "the symptoms made me feel pregnant constantly vomiting always wanting to eat always nauseous couldn't really do much for a week and a few days. my breast became tender didn't want to be touched it made me feel horrible
after a week and 2 days i took it off couldn't bare with it anymore" | 0 |
weight loss | "my experience has been great! i started out my journey at 227 last year and in one year i lost 64 lbs that's to hard work, 100 carb diet , exercise and of course phentermine! of course i had a few side affects but it's definitely been worth it." | 6 |
depression | "i was prescribed cymbalta as a preventative for intractable migraines. i was also dealing with some depression due to my chronic pain.
i was on a dose of 20mg at bed and was to increase to 40mg after 2 weeks. after my first dose, i awoke with general nausea. i had diarrhea once that 1st day. after my 2nd dose the worst of it started. i awoke three times that night with diarrhea - literally. i didn't wake up having to run to the the bathroom. i was awakened because i was in the process of soiling myself in bed. i couldn't eat, lost 5lbs in a week, had diarrhea the whole time. i stopped talking it and had the worst migraine of my life and electric zaps for two days after. just say no to cymbalta." | 1 |
birth control | "i read these reviews shortly after having nexplanon implanted and was terrified. i decided to wait until my first period to review nexplanon myself. i got nexplanon implanted on november 4th and had my period on february 19th. it lasted a day and then i spotted for two weeks. during those two weeks, i developed some acne on my chest and back and my sex drive was through the roof. those are the only negatives to nexplanon. i have had a great experience with nexplanon so far. i think it's important to mention that i have no children and had no problems with oral birth control either. i would definitely recommend nexplanon." | 0 |
insomnia | "started this about 3 days now and finally i can get some sleep. have tried them all but were unsuccessful in knocking me out. started at 25mg which didn't even affect me, no sleep then jumped to 100mg and got a good 4-5 hours sleep but still waking up early morning unable to fall back to sleep. upped to 150mg same thing maybe a little deeper sleep. going to take 200mg tonight but will continue the increase until i can sleep soundly the whole night. great medication imo" | 8 |
insomnia | "i was prescribed mirtazapine for insomnia. at first i thought the tablets was working well. until i saw my weight increasing within 3 months from 63kg to 86kg and i also noticed that i battled to breath just after taking the tablet at night. battling depression i am now faces with an image problem as well. not a good tablet to use" | 8 |
pain | "i have been going through hell the past year. it all started with a kidney stone and wound up with the removal of my kidney almost a year later. i have been on all kinds of pain killers from dilauded to oxycontin to percocet to vicodin. i have to say that taking the oxycontin has helped the most but the vicodin is great for the break through pain. i am hoping to be back to work by december 1st but with the pain that i am still experiencing i have my doubts. i've had fear of addiction and stopped taking all medicines. the withdrawal was the worst, from diarrhea to being so weak that i shouldn't get out of bed to not being able to eat. this lasted a few days. and after that the pain was still there and worse than ever. if you have pain take your medicines." | 4 |
adhd | "i have been on methylin er for about a year and a half. i still have a lot of difficulty with adhd symptoms, but the medication helps. i can tell when i don't take it properly, my symptoms increase. i have only had to increase the dosage once in about six months. i think that i need another increase now. i have not had any problems with side effects. my appetite is fine, no sleep issues (if anything, i sleep better now), no anxiety or increased blood pressure." | 9 |
birth control | "horrible !!! i switched from lo loestrein fe to microestregin due to insurance. going on my third month! ever since , i've gained 15-20 pounds. i live a very active lifestyle and for
the most part i eat super healthy. i've been experiencing horrible headaches along with moods swings and heartburn, besides my gained weight.
i do not recommend this bc!
i am certainly going back to lo loestrin fe.
screw this bc" | 0 |
pain | "i have rheumatoid arthritis which is crippling and i take percocet 10mg and lortab 10mg daily and they do there job!! it takes all my pain away and makes my body feel wonderful and it also makes me so happy! there's not a better pain reliever out there! i recommend any one with severe pain to ask your doctor about percocets or lortabs!" | 4 |
obesity | "i initially started contrave the last week on august but i got a terrible summer cold and that mixed the horrible nausea from the contrave was not going to cut it. tuesday 9/8/15 i decided to start again only this time i took my morning dose with breakfast and voila no nausea whatsoever. i do however experience extreme thirst and sometimes i forget to eat so i have a headache in the evening. other than that i'm pretty great i've had no cravings whatsoever, even when i am hungry its difficult to decide what to eat because i don't want anything." | 7 |
birth control | "in the first few months that i was on this drug i had a a few side effects. i had some spotting between periods, not much, but some. the real issues was that i was ridiculously fatigued all the time. i constantly wanted to sleep and every nap i took would last hours. the spotting went away after a month or two and the fatigue went away after about 2/3 months. the only side effect i have now is a lowered sex drive.
i used to get very heavy periods that lasted 7 full days with bad cramps almost every day. the very first period i had on this drug was already shortened by a day or two and now almost a year later i barely even bleed anymore. i could do without the lowered sex drive but as a whole i have no complaints about my experience." | 0 |
pain | "i tried tramadol at the suggestion of my dr as i don't like how lortab etc makes me feel. it didn't seem to help though. then i read somewhere to take it with an extra strength tylenol. it's like a miracle. the two together worked so well for me. it was suggested that the combination of the two enhanced the effectiveness. it did for me." | 4 |
pain | "tramadol is amazing when it comes to what its prescribed to do which is relieve pain. i have an ulcer on the back of my tongue and tonsillitis. the ulcer is rubbing against both my throat and my tonsils causing inflammation and severe pain when i try to talk, eat or drink. which is where the positive 7 out of 10 comes from.
however i took three off of the total possible 10 because of side effects. i'm drowsy and doze off in the middle of conversations and/or working. i'm currently fighting to keep my eyes open at the computer and its almost ten in the morning. i am taking an average 50mg dosage. i will probably cut in half just to save my drowsiness from happening or take it only before bed." | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "i've been on lithium for a long time for bipolar 1. use as part of combination therapy since i can't tolerate doses over 600 mg/day (start shaking, skin numbness). works very well for treating manic side of things, racing thoughts." | 5 |
birth control | "i have taken sprintec for over a year now. biggest side affect i had was with my hair and nails. for this first month i thought i might loose all my hair, but it just got a lot thinner, which is ok for me because i had really thick hair. my nails became softer and have very small ridges. they tear easy now, but the debilitating cramping has completed subsided which is why i take the pills. no weight gain, nausea or mood changes for me." | 0 |
obesity | "i started taking phentermine in the beginning of january, my 40th birthday was april 5, i started it 206 pounds and i cannot believe that i would ever be that big. my goal by my 40th birthday was to be down to 170 pounds and i made it to 172. as of today i am 165 pounds and when i started i was considered obese. i am now only 10 pounds above being within a normal wait for my height on the bmi scale. i will be taking my son to jamaica on june 5 for his graduation! and i cannot believe the results i've had on this medication. i'm not blind to the fact that gaining the weight back is a real possibility! it scares me! but i'll pray with dedication, exercise, and learning to eat right, i will be successful! my phentermine phase is done and i will keep up the good eating and exercise" | 7 |
birth control | "this has been the worst experience. i've had horrible anxiety and easily angered. i've been bleeding non-stop for 7 months on it. i'm getting it removed and getting the paraguard iud (i already have two kids), i like idea of no more hormones and it lasts 10yrs (plus it's been around since 1985). hopefully it works" | 0 |
anxiety | "this really works. been on it for a week and now feeling much less anxious. my anxiety was pretty bad, couldn't get through the work day without an anxiety/panic attack. saw a dr and since then this medicine has really helped." | 3 |
acne | "i have never had bad skin - i can count on two hands how many total pimples i have had in my life (32 years old.) i am now pregnant with my second child and my complexion has gone crazy. my forehead has broken out horribly bad. my dermatologist got me started on this and i have already noticed a difference in less than a week. they are not all gone, but they are getting smaller and no new breakouts. i can't wait for a few more weeks to see if it is all gone." | 2 |
weight loss | "i have been on qsymia for more than a year. most of my weight loss was in the first 8 months then i hit a plateau. but staying on the medication has helped me maintain the weight loss. i would highly recommend a good exercise plan and nutritional diet to help after coming off the medication. i did not experience any side effects mentioned by others besides constipation. this medication just helps you realize portion control, not starvation." | 6 |
depression | "i suffer from episodic depression and anxiety attacks. pristiq is the only medication for depression that i've tried that has virtually no side-effects either getting on or getting off. when i begin taking it (i'm on my 2nd round with this medicine since it came out). i almost immediately (in 2 to 3 days) start feeling better, or at least "normal". it certainly doesn't make me feel happy or like dancing, but it does erase feelings that i wished i'd never been born. which is wonderful! i do have occasional night sweating, especially if i take any other medication with the pristiq, even something like advil. getting off the pristiq last time was uneventful. only some slight dizziness upon moving my head for about a week." | 1 |
weight loss | "started on 11/14/14, at 227.8 lbs at 5'6" tall - 8 months later i have lost 51 lbs, am now 176.8 lbs. i have gone from a size 16 to a 10-12 depending on the brand. side effects are dry mouth (solved by drinking a ton of water) and tingling in feet, which i notice more as it becomes time to take the next dose in the morning. qsymia definitely curbed the snacking, the over eating, etc. changed the way i eat, increased fresh vegetables, cut carbs (no bread, limited starch, etc.) and stopped eating processed foods. began to cook dinner more, to control the butter, oil, cooking method rather than relying on the quick fix of takeout. this has made a huge difference. increased activity as well. i can see my curves again. 20 lbs. to go!" | 6 |
obesity | "i started using meridia on july 11. i went for my 1st weigh in with my doctor on july 16th and had lost 7 1/2 pounds. so far i give this a 10 out of 10." | 7 |
birth control | "i have been on implanon for a year now. there are some goods and bads to using it. the good things are you don't bleed every month and you don't have to worry about getting pregnant. the bads are you have less sex desire, stressed, increase appetite, and my biggest problem is weight gain. i have gained 20lbs so far." | 0 |
depression | "after taking this medication i started suffering from serious side effects, excessively sweating, shaking, paranoia, unable to sleep and settle. this medication did not agree with my body at all, it made me feel extremely sick." | 1 |
birth control | "i was very nervous about getting my skyla inserted after reading negative blog posts all over the internet. overall, the insertion hurt for a maximum of 3 minutes and felt like a typical exam. i gripped the table tightly anticipating a huge pain and then was surprised at how easy it was. my doctor measured my cervix first to make sure he was putting it in properly to prevent any pain. from what i understand the pain is largely based on the doctor's experience with it - mine had placed hundreds. i did have cramping the first day that made me a bit nauseous but ultimately ended up feeling well enough to have intercourse that night.
i have had very minor spotting but it hasn't been enough for panty liner. so worth it for the peace of mind!" | 0 |
insomnia | "25mg puts me to sleep but i wake during night repeatedly.
50mg puts me to sleep but i still wake up during night, maybe a bit less%u2026 and i get medicine head/fog in the morning, which i don't like. i like when my morning coffee clears the cobwebs, but with this drug, the cobwebs hang around so i'm left wondering, "why bother taking it?".
gonna take 50mg tonight just because i need to get a better night's sleep than last 2 w/out it.
desperate so trying again." | 8 |
anxiety | "i just started taking it so my body still has to adjust but i notice that i have gotten some sleep. i have an extremely important medical issues going on right now. " | 3 |
birth control | "i have been on this product since my sophomore of high school as period control, i am now a freshman in college and i still love this pill. i haven't experienced any of the negative side effects i hear so many girls complaining about with their birth controls. it helped clear up acne, i have very short, always regular periods, and i didn't experience any weight gain from this pill. i'm also not pregnant, highly recommend this pill." | 0 |
depression | "i was on viibyrd for a month and was really gaining weight fast!!!! doctor switched me to brintellix 10 mg. i knew it was too strong for me so i dropped down to 5 mg. weights coming off and i feel so much better !!!!" | 1 |
depression | "i have been taking cymbalta for depression and have been on it for almost a month. i have noticed a change in my mood. i am starting to feel better about everything. i don't feel like i'm walking around in a fog anymore. i felt really tired for the first couple of days and mostly slept, but now i'm feeling much better. i haven't felt any other side effects. i have taken other medications for depression, paxil, celexa and effexor. paxil and effexor didn't work for me at all and the celexa worked for about a year and then, didn't work at all. i hope that cymbalta will keep working for me, because i don't want to change medicines again. cymbalta is working for me already and i hope things will become even better the longer i'm taking it." | 1 |
birth control | "i had it fitted after a polyp was removed even though i was sterilised - to stop my irregular bleeding. it's been 4 weeks now and i've felt like its a constant period - cramping, bleeding and i am a total psycho too - i've asked to have it removed. as everything some it suits - some it doesn't" | 0 |
birth control | "i've had a great experience on chateal. i used to have terrible migraines and unbearable cramps that on more than one occasion threatened to send me to the er (and only didn't because i couldn't stand up and walk to the car to get there), and that all stopped when i got on birth control. i started on levora and switched to chanteal, the transition was seamless. i haven't had any of my previous problems and...it just works. if you are the kind of person who is able to take your pill at the same time each day (and really be consistent), then i would absolutely suggest this pill." | 0 |
birth control | "this is my first ever pill i used. the first couple months were full of nausea, headaches, sadness, and anxiety. around 5 months in, i've been bleeding for 7-9 days during the second week. then spotting for 4-6 days during my last week. this happened for a few months. at first i thought it was still adjusting but now it's a continuous cycle. with the super low estrogen, there's been a lack of lubrication during intercourse. i'll be having burning sensations lasting for a max. 12hrs.
overall it was a bad and good pill. it was bad to have the lack of lubrication and the continuous bleeding every two weeks. it was good to have cleared my acne for the most part and to have intercourse without a condom." | 0 |
depression | "i have been depressed my whole life. a few gears ago i contracted hiv and that sent me over the edge. i lived in a personal hell for years and was hesitant to take an antidepressant. within two days of taking it i was a totally different person. it was like my eyes had only seen black and white. my life is now full of color and i am so grateful that there are people out there that design medicines like this. i will never stop taking lexapro. if you are depressed please give antidepressants a try. don't wait for years to get help when it is available!" | 1 |
birth control | "before taking yasmin i was taking ortho-tri-cyclin, and didn't realize what a nightmare that bc was until i actually switched. i'm in such a good mood on yasmin (especially right before my period) compared to how i was on ortho-tri-cyclin. i have also lost 30 pounds since i got on this medication, but i am on wellbutrin which is known for weight loss and i also lift heavy weights 6 days a week and really changed up my diet after my first year of college. i put on a lot of weight during my freshman year (about 20 pounds) and after switching to this i weigh less than i ever did in high school!! but yasmin did not make me gain weight. i really recommend this bc, it helped me a lot and i feel back to my normal self since being on it" | 0 |
obesity | "i'm in the middle of my second week of contrave. the first day i had an odd feeling and a bit of nausea but water and half of a sandwich was a quick fix. i decided to move my dosage up a couple of days early to avoid any issues with weekday work hours so i increased my dosage on a sunday. i'm glad i did. the nausea came back on the first day of my dosage increase so i treated it with water every time i had a sour feeling in my stomach. the water helped and when it didn't i would have a half of a sandwich or some soup. i started my two in the morning and one at night today. i found myself picking at my easter dinner and refusing dessert altogether. i've lost eight pounds in 16 days without trying." | 7 |
adhd | "adzenys is the first stimulant medicine i've ever tried, i went through a very bad deprrssion from a car accident & working out, eating right & trying every antidepressant just made me even more depressed. since taking adzenys i'm back to my old happy, energetic self! i don't have add or adhd so i can't comment on that but i do know this has helped me get over most of my depression & helped me to get back to working out & just got me of the couch & out of my rut. the energy was so immense the first week and then i started to get used to it which i've quite enjoyed, i'm not running around like a mad woman but i have the energy & the drive to be my normal self again. at first i had insomnia for a week but benadryl helped for sure!" | 9 |
birth control | "i was off birth control for a while considering getting pregnant. i had used other types of birth control before, the pill, the patch, etc. i decided to get back on birth control but didn't want to worry about taking a daily pill so i requested the nuvaring. when i started the nuvaring i felt it inside my body and had a lot of cramps. a few days later i started experiencing more cramps and very strong upper stomach pain. they were so bad i missed work for a week. finally i ended up going to the er and they couldn't figure out what was wrong. i finally asked the doctor and it was the nuvaring side effects." | 0 |
adhd | "i've been taking this drug for almost a year now and i find it to be extremely helpful. i only wish i had been taking this medication since middle school. i feel no side effects and it has really helped me focus on my day to day tasks. " | 9 |
anxiety | "i had a severe panic/depression episode and was contemplating suicide (didn't tell dr. about that part though) with uncontrollable crying "spells" and was prescribed 2mg ativan and it was effective within just a few minutes. i calmed down and the racing thoughts, thoughts of suicide, and other feelings went on hold long enough to compose myself. i was on these for a few weeks and it saved my life. i was already on 2mg xanax er at the time but it didn't touch the episode i was having at the current time. however, the xanax er was very effective for what it was for, i just had an episode triggered by a bad event that override the power of the xanax at the time." | 3 |
depression | "i've been on vortioxitine for 5 months now. since being on it i've experienced stiff muscles like when i'm getting up off the floor when i'm exercising or getting out of a chair i feel stiff. in the last 2 weeks i've had pain all over my body and fatigue and i just want to sleep and i have no motivation to do anything. is this the flu or is this vortioxitine. i have no idea. is someone experiencing this??? i have no cough or cold just an aching body" | 1 |
insomnia | "dr put me on 10mg. i have had major sleep problems for years and suffer migraines with aura. for days i don't sleep at all. 10mg did nothing for me. bumped it to 20mg and while i don't feel sleepy i do eventually fall asleep if i lay there. usually 3 or 4 am. since i never sleep this was a good sign. also i woke about 730am feeling great. wide awake, not drowsy or tired. no headache which is also not my norm as i always wake up with a headache if i sleep. this has gone on for 14 days now. while its not perfect, i feel so good all day it's the best thing to happen to me in 7 years. i hope it continues." | 8 |
birth control | "aside from the horrible nausea i have gotten, this pill is very effective and the time window is 2 hours but i have taken it 5 hours later a few times and had no problem i also have unprotected sex regularly. it cleared my acne after my first months dose" | 0 |
depression | "today was the first day i have had to take this medicine, i have already experienced the dry mouth, & not really caring to eat. i am only 20 years old, i've made a lot of dramatic changes in my life in the past month, & i've dealt with depression for a while but was honestly scared to admit it. i have read very many reviews and i am nervous about it, but at the same time i'm pretty happy to see the positive reviews, i'm wanting to feel happy like i should, & do things i want to do without worrying about what thought will ruin my plans for that day. prayers would be appreciated while i get use to being on this, & start learning if it's for me or not." | 1 |
acne | "i am a 45 year old female with hormonal cystic acne which i've had for around 10 years. i've tried various oral antibiotics, prescription topical creams, face washes, etc... when my dermatologist first put me on aczone i thought it was a miracle cream. i would have given it 10 stars the first few months because the first 3 months were awesome. the next 6 months were okay. over the last 3 months i have had a tube in the drawer but the over the counter acne creams work just as well now. it is expensive if you don't have insurance. it is worth a try but for me it isn't working like it did at first. i didn't notice any side effects other than dry skin." | 2 |
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