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acne | "fantastic product, helped immediately with getting rid of the rosacea bumps, drying them up and reducing redness after the first application. amazing! i wash my face with a mild cleaner, cerave, apply the aczone on my whole face at night and only on affected areas in the morning. am taking a tetracycline antibiotic but will be off of that soon." | 2 |
birth control | "i had read a lot of bad reviews about implanon so i got the patch and had a bad experience with it: weight gain + feeling bloated all the time. knowing i couldn't trust myself with a daily pill, i tried the implant. after 6 months, i've had a great experience so far with some minor setbacks. no weight gain, no acne, best of all no bloating! (i don't really workout much but eat generally healthy.) however-my periods have been sort of crazy- i get a regular (pretty light) period every month but sometimes it lasts longer than i anticipate. when i was off bc my periods were like 4 days tops. this month my period lasted for 4 weeks!! it's an annoyance but not a terrible issue. every body is different-the only way to know is if you try it." | 0 |
pain | "i take this for migraine pain relief - it works well taking away what i call the " bad feeling" of having a migraine. that awful painful feeling and allows it to be tolerable as just a headache. in combination with my migraine medicine, it will take the whole headache and i don't usually have a rebound headache afterwards." | 4 |
emergency contraception | "took this a little after 48 hours of unprotected sex and felt absolutely no side effects, maybe a stomach ache but i took it at night so i didn't notice any sleepiness or dizziness. i'd recommend it over pregnancy any day." | 10 |
birth control | "i have been on this medication for about a year. previously, was on beyaz and yaz (both of which have terrible reviews but personally i loved both). the blisovi is free with my insurance and is why i switched. i am in the same boat with everyone else that has been taken this...not happy. i've experienced weight gain, tender boobs and, a supper spotty period. no tampon needed but maybe a lite one every now and again. i just can't stand not know if i'm going to spot and having to wear panty-liners everyday is really annoying. long story short i am stuck with this until i have new insurance or cough up a fee every month for yaz again.
good luck ladies" | 0 |
birth control | "it has been great! i have had mine in a little over 3 months now and i have no had ache, headaches or periods. however, i have had mood swings and every once in a while a little spotting whenever i wipe nothing crazy that's something i can handle. i love it" | 0 |
obesity | "i started march 18 slight headache but it sure did curb my appetite.i wasn't hungry but i sure thought n talked about food n soda how i want to indulge but didnt ,couldnt contrave wouldn't let me.until this evening i was doing well i was on a no carb low fat until i ate a sandwich, feeling guilty. but you know what i didnt binge i didn't even drink that ice cold pepsi i kind of feel good maybe my body needed the sandwich .its way less food i've been eating i do recommend contrave. week 2 soon i will keep you inform . i also had a gastric bypass and gained 40 lbs back. but now i'm on my way to good health" | 7 |
depression | "i have been taking wellbutrin xl for over 3 years. the reason for my review is recently i've been feeling more "down" lately and wondering whether this drug has run its course with me. before wellbutrin i was taking effexor and it made me feel fantastic. i stopped effexor because the longer i took it the more side effects it had. if i didn't take effexor at the same time each day or god forbid- forget it, i would be dizzy and sweating. i like wellbutrin because i don't feel any side effects. no weight gain, no sexual disfunction. i would like to find another drug for depression that works well and has little side effects. any suggestions?" | 1 |
pain | "have suffered chronic knee and lower back pain for 10 years severe osteoarthritis of both knees and have torn and bulging discs, age 42. i am so grateful to the locum who initially prescribed oxycontin 12 months ago (now 20mg x 2) - a prescription for the first time which has lessened the pain and at last improved my quality of life. i was very reluctant to try an 'opiate', and remain on a lower dose by choice. for me the side effects and fear of becoming dependent is far outweighed by the relief provided. all medicines can be abused, and can have side effects - its a fine balance, but genuine chronic pain suffers must not be denied an effective treatment." | 4 |
birth control | "i ended up in the er for serious pains after vomiting for over 24 hours, feeling like a case of severe food poisoning. i realized my lower abdomen was swollen and warm to the touch. when i pushed on it, i felt a sharp pain in my uterus. doctors took an ultrasound and couldn't locate it at first because it had moved from the original position, perforating my uterus. they were able to surgically remove it, thankfully. i would not recommend anyone get one." | 0 |
obesity | "i have been taking alli for approximately 2 weeks now. i weighed in and seemed to have gained weight. i am 5'1 ,158 lbs starting weight. i now weigh 166 lbs. i try to watch what i eat but have a very hard time. this product is recommended for those with excellent self control. i do however know that the product is working as they say it will due to the change in bowel movements." | 7 |
pain | "i am taking percocet 10's 4 x a day for severe back pain (post 2 spinal fusions, sciatica in both legs and 3 knee surgeries). i am having a partial knee replacement in 4 weeks. this medicine works great, with only one exception, it causes severe sweating, mostly at night." | 4 |
birth control | "i got my period a week after nexplanon was inserted into my arm march 2015. then i didn't have a period for a year and a half... i got a pap smear two months ago and ever since then i've been getting my period. it's extremely heavy, painful, tender breasts. i've experienced all of the side effects of this birth control and it's not fun. the only plus side is not having to remember to take a pill everyday. the worst part is the random heavy periods but it seems like everyone is experiencing this. my doctor told me it was normal!" | 0 |
birth control | "i've had this birth control for about 3 months, no problem. no mood swings, no drastic weight gain, acne etc. the insertion was quick and healed rather fast. the only thing was my body had to adjust to it the first couple of days after insertion. i had minor stomach cramps (coming from a person who never had menstrual cramps) . definitely satisfied with nexplanon so far- i often time forget its in my arm." | 0 |
birth control | "i took tri nessa for three years and then switched to tri sprintec when i moved to a different state. i noticed that i had increased cramping on tri sprintec but otherwise it was relatively the same.
its seems as though a lot of the reviews on this site deal with individuals in their first few weeks and months of taking the contraceptive. although tri sprintec may not have been for them, it seems as though the side effects of weight gain and mood swings are most common whenever taking new forms of contraceptive.
taking tri sprintec has been a relatively positive experience for me." | 0 |
birth control | "i am starting my third pack of this pill. i am conflicted regarding it because it has reduced my anxiety and levelled my emotions wonderfully, but at the cost of having six day periods with only seven days of no period in between the next one. i'm having two periods a month and i'm getting quite annoyed with having to buy tampons constantly. the periods are not what i would consider breakthrough bleeding as they are not light and require extra absorbent tampons for the first few days.
i believe i have increased hunger and water retention on this pill as well. i have gone from a stable 129lbs to 136lbs.
i am so happy with how level and calm i am on it...but fourteen days of bleeding a month is a steep price to pay for it." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on several different kinds of birth control. pills, nuva ring, implanon, spermicides, condoms. all the hormones were too much for my body to handle, eventually i had to quit trying. i had my implanon removed after a year and a half of nonstop bleeding and suffering from severe vertigo and headaches, and depression. so i went to my doctor and expressed my concerns. she prescribed this to me and i was so reluctant to take them. i honestly expected the worst. the first month was rough, not going to lie... my body was adjusting. i was dizzy and nauseous, a lot. but then.. it all stopped. my body regulated and i couldn't be happier with this choice! my period is on time every month and it is super light the whole time. it's amazing." | 0 |
pain | "when i first started taking this medicine, it was not working and i was upset that i switched from the roxicontin 30s. i changed back to my original script but a new doctor convinced me to try the opana once again. i took the doctor's advice and this time it worked-actually quite well. i am virtually pain free and able to play with my kids again." | 4 |
emergency contraception | "not pregnant! took the pill about 30 mins after he failed to pull out, and made sure to eat some food and drink water with it. i started reading the reviews and was more worried about the side effects than the possible baby. i had a very mild headache for the next two days, then got my period 5 days later, which was two weeks early. it was a rather weird and painful period and now my hormones and period schedule are a bit off but it went much better than i thought it would." | 10 |
birth control | "i got this implant a few days after my period, oct. 7 .. then 2 weeks into having the implant, i got my period again. so i had 2 periods within a 2 week span. the period with the implant, lasted almost 2 weeks. it went away about a week ago, but i now have the feeling like i'm going to get my period again. ladies, you know the feeling you get in your lower stomach when that time of the month is coming. but i don't understand; like am i going to keep getting my period every 2 weeks???? nobody wants to deal with that. another side effect i got is an increase in my appetite. i eat all day long. needless to say, if i get my period again within the next week or so, i'm going to make an appointment to have this removed." | 0 |
weight loss | "i have been on belviq for about three weeks and have lost about 12 lbs...not bad! this is not a magic pill, but it is definitely helping control how much i eat. but to be honest, i am overweight because i like to eat and like the taste of food...especially sweets. it doesn't keep me from eating when i "want" to eat something whether i am hungry or not. it still takes willpower to lose pounds. if you are determined to discipline yourself to diet, then this pill will help you. if you are expecting to lose weight by only taking this pill and not changing your eating habits, you probably won't lose weight. i will continue to take it because i am losing weight, but i am also disciplining myself to eat right." | 6 |
pain | "i've had vague lower leg pain for years that was getting worse each year to the point that it was constant all day long. i was taking 1600 mg of ibuprofen a day. i finally mentioned this to a doctor who thought it might be nerve pain and prescribed gabapentin 3 times a day. it worked almost immediately. it decreased my dosage to twice a day and it still works. " | 4 |
weight loss | "my wife started taking adipex in december of 2014, she finished it up through april 2015 and went from 187 lbs to 152 lbs. she kept to the same 1200 calorie diet she has always done for almost two years, and she works out on a variety of fitness classes to running an hour on a treadmill 3-4 times a week.
it is 6/14/15 and i weigh 288 lbs and i am 5'10". i work out 4-5 times a week doing exercises like basketball twice a week for two hours and running two other times a week and lifting twice a week. so i am at the gym 5-6 times a week. now that it is summer i plan on working out for an hour in the morning 3 times a week of cardio and lift at night." | 6 |
birth control | "i been on sprintec for about 3 weeks and it works great and my period is reg. i have not been sick or had any negative side effects at all. but, my acne have been clearing up, decrease of appetite, and a little moody for the first four hours after i taken the pill. i love this birth control since the ring made me really sick, gain weight, intense headaches, and made me bleed for two months straight at a time. i would recommend that you eat something before taking the pill to avoid headaches. other than that it isn't all bad for me. i think everyone need to experience it for themselves instead of believing everything you hear or read because every experience is different. i had read over half of these reviews before i decided to take sprinte" | 0 |
obesity | "i've been on the pill for 15 days and it definitely curbs my appetite but issue is i have gained weight not lost. i eat maybe 1000-1200 in take a day." | 7 |
birth control | "this is for the insertion only.
don't listen to the reviewers that say the insertion is excruciating. i read all the horror stories on the internet and waited to get the mirena for 2 years because of them.
i finally got it today and the pain wasn't as severe as i thought. it was some weird, intense cramps and uncomfortable pressure and stopped as soon as the doctor was finished and i've experienced nothing since. the sensation lasted for maybe 3 minutes total, i couldn't believe how quick the procedure was. worrying about the pain was the worst part. i was able to sit up right away (no dizziness or nausea) and drive myself around running errands. i've had some minor spotting since but that's about it.
i'm 28 with no kids. i took 3 advil." | 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 |
birth control | "this was the second birth control prescribed to be after i had the nexplanon (very much disliked it). after 3 months of taking it i had to stop. i never have had anxiety in my life until this pill. it was to the point where it was hard to sleep. decrease in sex drive. and huge migraines. the only reason i give it 3 stars is due to how light and short my periods were. other than that, no good for me!!" | 0 |
birth control | "i love this pill and i'm surprised it has so many poor reviews on this website, but i guess it really goes to show you that it's all about finding a form of birth control that works for you. for me, mononessa is just that. pros: cheap (i only pay about $10/month, but i was getting it free for a while) with no negative emotional or mental effects (i find this pill actually increases my mood!). i used to have extremely painful cramps on the first two days of my period, but that pain has dramatically decreased since taking this pill. lingering acne on my face has also vanished. cons: occasional light spotting with a small breakout a week or so before period. i have gained a few extra pounds, but i've managed most of it with diet and exercise." | 0 |
birth control | "despite my weight/exercise habits, i have genetically high blood pressure and cannot take birth control with estrogen.
the first two injections are the most difficult due to the spotting and bloating - seems to be the case for many. what i found to help is incorporating a large amount of soy/flaxseed into my diet - it completely stopped the spotting. i suppose the plant estrogens in both help when you're not getting estrogen from bc.
i haven't experienced any moodiness or hair loss like some complain about.
i take extra calcium/magnesium/vitamin d as bone density is a concern on this shot long term." | 0 |
adhd | "before ritalin i was constantly snapping at my husband and i was never able to concentrate at work. after taking it i have turned into a new person! i am able to relax and for once feel calm. my husband said that since i started taking it i haven't been as moody. i am also able to complete my work projects in a timely manner." | 9 |
anxiety | "trazodone works great for me. i was put on a prozac for anxiety/depression issues, and trazodone also for my anxiety related sleep issues. i've been using it for about 8 months now. i take 50mg every night, and i sleep great through the night and feel great the next day. sometimes if i've had too much caffeine during the day or have something really important happening the next day i'll take a whole pill (100mg.) the 100mg does make me a little drowsy but it usually wears off by mid morning. when i first started taking it i did get dry mouth and had some stomach problems (which could have been caused by the prozac) but those went away after the first month. it has really helped my anxiety levels and ensures i get a good nights sleep." | 3 |
birth control | "before my body adjusted i had really bad mood swings. when my first cycle on the pill came around it was a little unsettling to say the least. bad cramping. inconsistent dark blood. menstruation is no longer a hassle though as its practically stopped completely. no mood swings. no change in appetite. less acne. you might not match this pill if you continue to yeild undesirable results." | 0 |
depression | "been on this drug for almost 4 weeks now and i'm thinking of coming off. i'm taking it for depression, generalized anxiety, and bulimia. the first week was great--it took away most of my appetite, including my binge urges. after about a week, they returned. i still experience some nausea and so i've been taking the drug before bed. my mood and anxiety aren't any better and i'm experiencing sexual side effects and feeling more drowsy. i think i may also be experiencing some emotional blunting." | 1 |
pain | "stadol works great for migraine's. the only bothersome side effect that i've noticed is that after you take it, it doesn't make you really sleepy but you still feel like you have to close your eyes. otherwise, this drug is a lifesaver for migraine sufferers." | 4 |
birth control | "i opted the depo shot when i was 16. i was horrible at remembering to take medicine on time so i chose the shot. this is my experience. i can only speak for me.
i got the shot in may 2006. stayed on track of the shot due to the reminder i had a dr's appointment on such and such day. i had light, 3 day periods. never a day longer, never a day shorter. i had no weight gain. i had no cramps. i had no breakouts. i did not experience any dizziness, shortness of breath, or headaches. i didn't lose my appetite. i had no troubles.
then, like a genius, when i turned 18 i chose to get off the shot which was due in february. by april i had a positive pregnancy test.
wasn't hard for my body to change from even after almost 2 years." | 0 |
birth control | "this is my fourth month on this medication and my 7th period. i was originally asking about birth control methods that would keep me from having my period every month and was told by my doctor that i could continue onto a second pack, skipping the week of fake pills and that should prevent my period. after that didn't work the first time i decided to just take it normally, but that's when my period started happening every other week. i have been abnormally emotional, but until i read the other reviews on this site i never thought to blame this medication. i'm normally a very subdued person who deals with my problems internally, these last few months i've been incredibly emotional and sensitive, crying a lot. i have had some extra acne too." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "medicine was supposed to curve my depression. all it did was spike my mania. my doctor did tell me this so beware if you have bipolar disorder and are in a manic phase this medicine could spike your mania making it worse." | 5 |
adhd | "i've been on concerta for about 2 months now. while the effect is much more gradual compared to the "hitting a brick wall at 100mph" effect aderall gave me, there were some negative aspects. the first week i was a little shaky, which i also had with the other medicines i've tried (vyvanse, aderall, ritalin). first dose always seems to make me feel really depressed and sick, then the next day i feel much better after my dose. unfortunately, after the first month of use i've built up a strong tolerance to it and it doesn't work for me anymore. thinking about trying a higher dosage." | 9 |
adhd | "i've taken concerta on and off since i was 9 so 11 years now. i've taken every adhd pill ever made and this one is by far the best out of them all. it has helped me a lot in life. i was able to focus in school and i always had good grades. if you miss a dose you can definitely feel it both mentally and physically. i was able to graduate at the age of 16 and start working full time. i'm not sure where i would be in life without this truly amazing pill. i would recommend to anyone who would benefit from it." | 9 |
birth control | "i've been on this pill for about 9 months. so far i'm not pregnant, so it's been effective in that avenue, but i've gained 15 lbs, my breasts are tender and sensitive most of the time and they've increased in size from a c cup to dd. my acne is only marginally better, my periods have been irregular, i'm moody, weepy at times, and i have no sex drive. i still have some pelvic pain, and i don't sleep, which is weird because i also take singulair, which causes drowsiness. in the first three months i had daily morning-sickness-like nausea, but this has tapered off, and happens only on the first day or so of my pill cycle." | 0 |
acne | "i was on orthotricyclen which really cleared my skin but my new doctor decided to switch bc on me to trinessa and i've been getting more than the typical one or two on my cheeks. and i never break out on my forehead but i started to with trinessa. trinessa is horrible in helping acne!!" | 2 |
birth control | "i went with the nexplanon when i was bout 10 weeks post partum because it is one of the few birth controls that are safe while breastfeeding and i had the implanon for the full 3 years prior to being pregnant and loved it. well i hate the nexplanon... ever since i got it put in my arm i have been gaining weight and haven't been able to lose it no matter what i do, my acne has never been worse, my anxiety has never been higher and the mood swings are terrible. i will not recommend this to anyone anymore. i have called and its scheduled to be removed next week." | 0 |
pain | "i was prescribed gabapentin for severe pain in the cervical spine due to cervical dystonia, cervical facet arthritis, degenerative disk disease, and shoulder trigger points. i was told to start with 300 mg 3x day, and work up to 900 mg 3x day or more. the first week i was told to only take 300 mg per night for a few days to get used to it, and then build up to 900. by the end of the first week i hit 900 per day, which i was supposed to stay on for a week or so and then go up some more. once i hit 900 mg i became very confused. i couldn't speak correctly (word finding problems) and began to get easily disoriented. i became seriously lost in places i am very familiar with. i never did experience any pain relief." | 4 |
emergency contraception | "i am 18, 125 lbs, never had sex before this & was not on birth control and this pill worked for me. the condom broke and to be sure we made a midnight walmart run for this pill. i took it about 2 hours after the accident & i was freaking out and researching everything possible. four days later i started my period for the second time that month. i have never been so happy to have cramps. this pill worked for me and i really think it will work for you too!" | 10 |
birth control | "i had the mirena put in about a year ago and have recently had it removed! it almost caused a divorce. i had mood swings, depression, acne, tired but couldn't sleep. i also had ovarian cysts that had me in the emergency room. i felt like i was pregnant. i kept feeling flutters like a baby. i have now seen other women felt that way too. i removed it at home. i just pulled the strings and it popped out. no pain or bleeding. i have had it out for about a week now and feel fabulous!!" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "while some give high ratings, i cannot. within a week of starting it, it gave me what seemed like full-day long panic attacks and i wept for hours. i would later find out it was akathisia which wreaked havoc on my anxiety and paranoia. not for me!" | 5 |
bipolar disorde | "i try to avoid going on these forums because they always give me anxiety about the new medication i am trying out. i have let this forum make me think that side affects were happening to me that really weren't in the past.
seroquel is amazing. i have bi polar and seroquel was not out when i was first diagnosed. i started on it may of 2016 and i have had to increase my dose 100mg since then and it has changed my life. seroquel has given me the ability to start to live my life more the way i want to live it. i wanted to post that here to not discourage someone who is starting out on it.
my psychiatrist heard about this from one of the top bi polar doctors in the world speak at harvard. this drug is wonderful and so helpful." | 5 |
acne | "i've used the 0.025% cream for about two weeks now. i use it on my bum cheeks for kp and on a spot in on my forehead for cystic acne. i did not experience any purging, just dry skin. it works and great and pimples vanish overnight. literally. i felt a cystic pimple coming on and used the cream. it was gone the next morning." | 2 |
birth control | "hey everyone. so i have been taking birth control for the last 8 years for my period. i was having a period every two weeks so i was put on the pill when i was 13. i am 21 years old now. i got put on tri-nessa about two years ago. i don't remember the name of my birth control before then. but it worked so well for me, cleared my acne, easy periods, no problems....until last week. i got admitted into the hospital on friday for a blood clot in my left lung. i have no family history of clots and i don't smoke so they ruled it that it was the birth control. i wanted people to know to be careful. because i'm so young to have something like this happen. so please take with caution. it's a very slim chance but it happened to me." | 0 |
birth control | "i've tried many birth controls over the years and this one has had some crazy side effects. i now sunburn. i thought it was just me until i looked it up and realized birth control can make your skin sensitive to sunlight. i also get extremely nauseous now. car rides and roller coasters, even standing up too fast make me want to puke. i haven't gained weight but i can't lose it either no matter how hard i try. and lastly, i am always anxious. i worry about every single little thing. i can't hardly sleep sometimes because i worry about going to work in the morning or needing to do laundry. i'm so anxious, i can hardly be around my friends, colleagues and family. my entire personality has changed since starting this birth control." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i took plan b after an unexpected unprotected sexual situation. after the fact i realized it was right around my fertile time. i went right to the store and purchased plan b. i took it about an hour after sex. i am usually very sensitive to the hormones in oral contraceptives (that's why i don't take them) and i was very worried about the side effects. i was surprised, i had no side effects at all. i was concerned because i thought maybe it wasn't working because i had no cramping, headache, nausea, etc like the package said could happen. i calculated the day that i should get my next period and waited. i was sweating it the entire time! i ended up getting my period about 2 days earlier than expected...fine with me!!" | 10 |
birth control | "i took sprintec for a couple of years. my mood was good and it regulated my period well. my huge complaint is that sprintec gave me yeast infections almost every month. i didn't know what was wrong with me, but my doctor said it was probably the sprintec, which has a high dose of estrogen. " | 0 |
birth control | "just inserted yesterday. insertion took about 20 mins between stretching cervix and placement of skyla. the whole process was very painful for me and i can take pain very well. i left my obg slouched over and sat in my car in pain in a ball. when i got home i have a heated pad on the cramps all day and night. just woke up, have the same cramping, spotting, and, alot of gas. i am unsure of its effectiveness, but so far i'm in pain." | 0 |
birth control | "i hated the nexplanon. i had periods every 2 months or so which was fine but i felt like i was pregnant all the time. i had cramps, sore breasts, and my acne was awful when i have naturally clear skin. i was starting to get depression and my moods swings were so intense. it was starting to take a toll on my relationship with my mood swings/ anxiety/ and periods of depression so i got it out to see if that was the issue. i got it out and months later i feel like i finally have control of myself. i don't feel like i have whiplash from my moods, my libido is back, and my skin is clear again. i'm very happy with my decision to get it out and be hormone free for a while." | 0 |
obesity | "i started contrave on 2/17/2017. i'm now beginning my 2nd week (one pill in the morning and one at night) and i've already lost 3-4 pounds. my cravings are now under control and i don't get up in the middle of the night to eat anymore. i honestly feel amazing and full of hope for the first time in a long time. the only thing noticed side effect wise was having a headache and fatigue the first day or so, but nothing since. i'll update in a couple of months, but i give this medication 5 stars besides the fact that it's super freaking expensive. lol" | 7 |
birth control | "i was on depot for 4 months after giving birth, i stopped having the shots as it caused moodiness, ange, depression, weight gain and all sorts of probs i'd never had before. didn't get aunt flo for the whole 4 months. then when i stopped the shots aunt flo didn't go away for nearly 9 (very long) frustrating month's." | 0 |
birth control | "i just started week 4 of seasonique and i have to say that i'm very pleased. i was supposed to start my period today and (thank goodness) there's no sign of it. so far, i haven't experienced any breakthrough bleeding either. my skin is looking better too. i may have fallen victim to a couple of mood swings at the beginning, but i've always been a moody female so i don't think anyone knew the difference. plus, i think i might start gaining weight. the number on the scale hasn't changed, but i sort of feel bloated and flabby." | 0 |
pain | "i have been given vicodin for severe migraines, back pain, wisdom tooth removal and kidney infection with kidney stones. it never fails to make me feel nauseous, give me headaches, and make it incredibly difficult to function at times but it did take away my pain. after my last er visit i asked for something other than vicodin, they gave me percocet and it works well with minimal side effects." | 4 |
birth control | "this is the 3rd pill i've been on, and i have mixed feelings. simply because i don't get regular periods whatsoever and that is really scary. other than that it's great." | 0 |
birth control | "i started this birth control in january 2016. i am now 18. i have had a steady boyfriend through this time so i figured this would be the best choice- especially since i can't swallow pills. all i can say is it was not bad for the first 8 months (short periods, weight loss) but somewhere around my 9th month taking it, i started to experience terrible anxiety, depression, loss of my sense of self, and really darkt houghts. my cycle also began to alternate. i would receive a period one month, then then the next month, it would be gone. (which caused paranoia over pregnancy... not fun). there was not a day my boobs weren't sore and my cramps and back pain were awful. do seriously, don't take this pill if you have a history with anxiety or depression!" | 0 |
obesity | "i have only been on this medication for 2 months now in my first weigh in i lost 6lb 6oz and my second weigh in i lost the same again, overall 12lb 12oz just 2lb short of a stone couldn't believe i've lost weight so quick when i could never lose weight on my own, i've not exercised on these tablets and have just ate normal which is naughty of me, i started off at 21 stone and i'm now at 20 got a long way to go as my goal is back to 8 stone from what i was originally if i keep this up tho and eat healthily and exercise more i'll be slim before i know it and i'll be happy again" | 7 |
bipolar disorde | "this drug made me agitated i couldn't control my self i was really have a bad experience with this one and i feel like i lost my mind on this drug. i completely can't control my self
im bp ii
and when i take it i was in a mixed episode
be carefull !!!
it can cause a bad hypomania !!!" | 5 |
birth control | "mirena is an awesome option for birth control. i don't even have to think about taking a pill or remembering to replace a patch. it was easy to get inserted and it is barely noticeable that it is even there. mirena has not caused me to have any problems at all. it also has not caused any weight gain like the pill does." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "it worked (as far as i know so far) but to me it wasn't worth all the side effects.
had unprotected sex a couple of days after my period ended with my partner and he came half inside and half out by accident. i took plan b one step within a few hours and didn't feel much the first day or so. fast forward a week and i'm bleeding like a regular period but worse than that i've been having horrible migraines, nausea & hot flashes that won't go away & i'm having a hard time doing anything because of this.
it's reminding me of when i was pregnant not too long ago but honestly the symptoms i had during pregnancy we're easier than these symptoms...which makes me wonder..is this actually working or am i pregnant again?
won't be taking it again" | 10 |
birth control | "hello everyone, i have had my mirena for 5 weeks now and i guess everyone's body responds to medication differently. mine was inserted due to heavy bleeding and removal of a polyp within my uterus that had caused even more heavy prolonged bleeding. i have had 3 children so i felt no pain during insertion but mild cramping after insertion that lasted the rest of the evening that i cured with aleve. 3 days after insertion i begin to have mild spotting that only required the use of a panty liner but quickly turned into heavy bleeding that lasted 2 weeks then all of sudden stopped as quickly as it came. i am happy to say no problem since, no side effects, would recommend mirena to my friends & family. i will do it all over again." | 0 |
pain | "i received a really nasty sulphuric acid burn from a car battery at work. they gave me a shot of morphine and proceeded to scrape the burn skin off my arm. they had to stop when i started screaming. then i got the i.v. dilaudid and instantly couldn't feel it anymore. they prescribed me the 4 ml and was able to clean it ... without me crying." | 4 |
pain | "i suffer from acute muscular pains in my legs at night (one leg at time). may be due to medication which i have to take to control my cholesterol levels . i had to undergo bye pass ten years back. the side effects of pain in my legs means i have extremely disturbed sleep. i discovered that taking one ultracet tablet at night enables me to have a undisturbed sleep due to absence of pain. in my case one tablet works effectively for two nights. in order to avoid getting addicted i normally take this drug only once a week - that's not too regularly. but whenever i have taken it has helped immensely without any side effect what so ever." | 4 |
adhd | "gums started hurting 2nd day 3rd day unbearable and face started to swell had to lie down as dizzy , violently sick, pins and needles in hand , very unhappy tooth ache i as trying to tolerate as got told takes time to work but i was in to much pain so phoned dr who told me to stop taking it, i never want to take this drug ever again i feel very unwell. no help at all to my ahhd just feel completely unwell" | 9 |
anxiety | "i have been on 20mg of lexapro and 0.5mg of xanax for about 4 years. it wasn't until last year i have been vomiting for no reason every morning even if i wasn't doing anything. after avoiding food and drinks nothing helped so i talked to my doctor and he got me set up on this medicine. i've never heard of it but for the past week i haven't thrown up since. i figured it was do to my anxiety when nothing helped and no i'm not pregnant i'm a male. only downside for me is the drowsiness which like my other pills my body needs to get used to it first before i can actually function. all in all this medicine kept me from throwing up for about a week and i'm happy for that." | 3 |
depression | "after 7 weeks on lexapro & seeing no change at all in depression or anxiety, my primary care doc switched me to abilify (only). i was on abilify previously with remeron and did well. i was told by doc on friday 7/19 that i should start feeling better by monday & he was right! i feel almost like myself again. wake up a few times during the night, but am able to go right back to sleep. still have some anxiety in the mornings (it used to be debilitating and would have to take 1mg of ativan to calm down). this morning i only had to take 0.5 of the ativan, so i think this is really working good. i also just got a new small dog on sunday, which i'm sure helps also with the depression/anxiety but the change is so great i had to share." | 1 |
birth control | "i am 16 years old. i've been taking seasonique since i was 14 and all i can say is that seasonique is a great birth control. i've only had one side effect and that is a little cramps but nothing big. i love it because i've never got pregnant on it and i suffer from body and face acne and seasonique did a great job on clearing that up. so now i have beautiful skin. seasonique is very good. my skin cleared up the first week i took it!" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i have to say i've this medicine a 7 out of 10 because it has brought me out of both some wicked manias and depressive episodes. the sedation is a love-hate relationship with me- it's nice for my anxiety, but is also a nuisance. i must take this medicine 12 hours before i need to wake up, or i have trouble waking up. i feel it does interfere with my creative and intellectual abilities a tad bit. overall, however, it's good med." | 5 |
weight loss | "i started taking adipex on june 18, 2012. it has worked wonders. the only side effect i have had is terrible dry mouth, but i drinks lots of water and chew gum to help with that. i skip one day a week of not taking the medicines, and to date i have lost 20 pounds. that's amazing 20 pounds in 25 days. i do exercise daily. i walk 3 miles everyday. i have lots of energy. when i first started taking the pills i was not hungry and had to remind myself to eat. i did have a little trouble sleeping. in all this has been a great experience and can't wait until i hit my goal weight." | 6 |
birth control | "i’ve been on nexplanon for over a year and while i received some side effects (especially during the first 3 months as the doctor said), i have had an overall good experience with it. i haven’t gotten pregnant, i had some spotting during the first two months but never had my period again. i did gain weight, but i’ve been able to lose it when i try. i also got acne on my face during the first 3 months which became embarrassing but it went away and i have not had problems that involve nexplanon since (when i do break out, it’s usually stress). the insertion site is not painful at all either and the actual insertion barely hurt, just some pressure. i feel like all birth control is going to effect people in different ways, but i’d suggest it!" | 0 |
birth control | "when i first got nexaplanon inserted i was greeted with spotting and random periods.. which i was okay with (they do warn you about this before you get it inserted) after about almost a year of having it in, i started bleeding non stop.. heavy bleeding with large clots. to the point where i was taken by ambulance to the hospital where i was told my hemoglobin and hematocrit were extremely low due to my heavy periods. i was admitted and had 6 blood transfusions while i was there. after i was discharged i immediately went to my ob to get it removed.. i'm still suffering from the side effects of this horrible birthcontrol. i recommend sticking to the pills. this birthcontrol is horrible for me" | 0 |
adhd | "i have been using 70 mg vyvanse and it was working perfectly for a month, in fact, it still works. the problem is that my blood pressure, which was perfect, went up 30 points in a month and now i'm at risk for high blood pressure. also, i lost weight which i must gain back now. i'm only 16 and this is bad. i'm lean and athletic and have never had any health issues until this. besides all of this, i really like vyvanse and hopefully won't have to stop taking it." | 9 |
bipolar disorde | "this medicine has done so much for me. i've had horrible "mood swings" for years and they just kept getting worse. i would also cry myself to sleep every night for years and years. i always felt irritated and annoyed with everything. i would yell and scream, get hyper and crash into a pile on the floor, be suicidal one minute and happy the next. i was all over the place. this medicine has done so much for me." | 5 |
depression | "i have suffered from severe depression for over 20 years. cymbalta the only one thing that has kept me going and feeling normal. i still have a little depression but by far i am way better less breakdown and crying and sadness. just make sure you have your doctor check your liver. i have not had any liver issues but some people have reported it. give it a try it is work for me and i know some people out there saying it's the worst but for me it has been a lifesaver" | 1 |
emergency contraception | "im a teenager so pregnancy was definitely not an option for me. when i found out that the condom broke i was so scared, balling crying. i got plan b one step a little over an hour after the mishap happened. about a week later i had my period, throughout those days i had no symptoms ever, until the day i had my period again, which i only had mild cramps. when i didn't have any symptoms i was freaking out, but it's all good, the symptoms are optional!!" | 10 |
depression | "so far (knock on wood) i have not experiences any major side effects but i plan on checking back here after being on the medication for longer than a week.
i have noticed the sweating (not severe though) my doctor did warn me about it before i started taking it. the first day i had a horrible headache and was dizzy most of the day. it was gone after my first nights sleep on it. i can't make a good or bad judgment on it yet however if in a month i experience any thing else i will check it - well i'll check in here either way because these forums with real experiences helped me when i was first introduced to this drug as i had never heard of it before." | 1 |
birth control | "i came on here to write a good review because i feel like people are so quick to put their opinions out if a medication is bad way before if it is good for them! with that being said, if you are on here because you just started taking this medicine or just prescribed it and haven't started it, its sooo important to remember your body isn't like another woman's, birth control effects everyone different so don't let some of these scary/bad reviews scare you( you'll find them under every type of bc review). what may be great for you, might be horrible for someone else. this is great for me!" | 0 |
emergency contraception | "took plan b the following morning after (about 10 hours). the following day the nausea kicked in, and also experienced some bloating. five days after taking it i had reddish/brownish bleeding. 28 days after that my period came (a week later than usual). cramping was more painful, but i'll take it. while i was waiting for my period to come i was stressing out and taking at home pregnancy tests (which were all negative). took a final one to be 101% sure after my period came and it was also negative. so relax, this does indeed work." | 10 |
birth control | "nuvaring caused for me to have no sex drive whatsoever. i've only been on it for 2 weeks and i'm fairly certain it's not allowing me to loose weight. i ride my bike 16 miles daily and have still gained a pound. i've also gotten a urinary tract infection in the 2 weeks. i'm considering getting off of the ring all together." | 0 |
adhd | "i am an 18 year old male. while i was in school i struggled with subjects that involve high levels of focus to succeed in e.g. math, chem, physics, english (all of the important ones). in grade 12 i decided to try concerta after a bad experience with ritalin (night terrors). i only take it on days i will need it which i think makes you not need to go up in dosage. it worked so well it is hard to explain what happens exactly but it just makes you focus and understand what the teacher is talking about. my marks instantly went up. the only side affects i get is i feel warm and sometimes if i take it to late in the day i have trouble falling asleep. this medicine is a miracle, i wish i had it earlier on in school because it helps so much." | 9 |
birth control | "i've been taking the pill for about 26 days. it's my first time taking birth control. my doctor put me on it to help regulate my estrogen bursts before my period. so far i've gained 3 pounds every 2 weeks, my face has exploded with acne, my hair seems to be falling out, i get mood swings, i get teary eyed over everything, and i get horrible period like cramps. the only good part is, my period is much, much lighter. it lasts a little longer, but i don't mind." | 0 |
weight loss | "i started taking this back around the last week in december of 2015. it is now january 24, 2016. i have only lost 6 pounds. i am very active and my diet has improved drastically, so i don't know why it hasn't worked for me. i have been debilitated by the crippling headaches up until 2 weeks ago. the were like the worst headaches of my life on a daily basis for weeks on end. i thought i was going to loose my mind and my job. yes, i stayed hydrated and ate right, so it wasn't that. i'm dissapointed. i'm going to stop taking it now because research says tolerance sets in after a few weeks and one should discontinue therapy." | 6 |
birth control | "i got on the nexplanon october 2014 and boy it sucks! i haven't got pregnant that's a good thing but sometimes i feel pregnant! these all month long periods aren't good! i feel tired through out the day but early in the morning i can't sleep. my mood swings are horrible and i feel depressed! i lost weight cause i can't eat. i'm very emotional i cry over everything. this birth control isn't working for me and every woman is different so in my opinion no i wouldn't recommend it. sometimes my arm itches where the birth control was put in at. i feel sorry for my bf cause he has to deal with a gf with mood swings!" | 0 |
insomnia | "i have been experiencing insomnia for the past several years. i have sleep apnea and use a cpap machine. my doctor has prescribed amien for my insomnia but it only works some of the time so i started adding the sleep tabs. i have read reviews where people have to only take 1/4-1/2 a tablet to sleep, me i can take 2 or 3 with ambien and still stay awake for the night. i'm not sure why but it doesn't work for me. i'm working with my gp to resolve the issue because i can go for weeks on only 1 or 2 hours a night sleep. it makes it difficult to focus and be on my game at work. just an fyi for those looking for something that works..." | 8 |
acne | "i never breakout ever ( only when i was a teen)
i always got compliments for my skin and this has made me breakout, i been getting lots of leg cramps too and spotting all over my cycle. emotionaly im the about the same. ive never taken birth control and i think from my experience on this is not worth it." | 2 |
depression | "well, started to get panic attacks about 1.5 years ago (after the loss of our first unborn child). i was put on paxil (20m) first which worked great but killed sex drive. got switched to viibryd (40m) and stayed on it for about 5-6 months. quit because it made me tired all of the time and thought mentally i had figured out how to control the panic attacks without meds. that worked for about 2 months until they came back with a vengeance. got back on it and just been taking (20mg), i haven't lost the weight (50lbs) but haven't actually made it to the gym to try. i still feel tired all of the time, coupled with a 10 month old baby girl, but i haven't had to take any clonazepam to fight off an attack since i got back on. works for me." | 1 |
birth control | "i have been on depo for 16 years. it's effective! no kids! i started seeing side effects around year 6 which included a little facial hair. around year 19 i gained about 25 pounds (i went from 120 to about 145) it's still so worth it. no periods and no cramps after year 1! i take calcium supplements and i lift heavy weights so along with getting bone density test-so far so good." | 0 |
weight loss | "i use only 15 mg (doc prescribed 30 but i could not sleep at all with 30 mg, also it was so strong i did not have appetite at all and i would take only 300 calories per day if that much).so 15 mg works for me. i count calories i do not fo over 1400 per day, i run/walk 30 minutes per day, drink one gallon of water and eat everything in small portions like 5x per day. my snack is apples or almonds but i also eat sandwich once in a while or spaghetti or rice. the only thing i do not consume is chocolate or any other sweets. my carbs come from fruit or baked potatoe or corn... i went feom 246.5 to 229 since august 1 ( so in 25 days almost 18 lbs). i will probably lose few more until monday so i think total.of 20 lbs per.month is great." | 6 |
obesity | "i am just about at the one month mark using saxenda, started april 1. my start weight was 243 and i currently am 229.5, a loss of 13.5 lbs. i am happy to report no major side effects with the exception of very minor constipation and slight headache once in a blue moon! i started the 3 mg. dose last night and feel great. i have a protein shake for breakfast and usually take a little bit of grilled vegetables to work for lunch that my wife makes in the qvc air fryer. i have a piece of fish with some more veggies for dinner. this drug totally wipes out your appetite! you crave nothing. i also mix in 15 mins. of walking each morning on the treadmill and 1 hour at night at 3 mph. you must exercise because the drug is not magic. a definite 10." | 7 |
birth control | "i've been on minastrin for maybe less than a year and for my body it works great! i had no nausea, less cramping and bleeding and cleared my acne up. however, i did gain about 10 lbs and lots of bloating. overall, it worked great. my periods were much lighter and lasted about 2-3 days, plus i haven't gotten pregnant. unfortunately my insurance company does not cover it so i've been paying around 80$ per month. keep in mind everyones body reacts to birth control differently so do not get overwhelmed with the negative reviews!" | 0 |
weight loss | "great product. my doctor said "have you thought about losing weight" on jan. 26th. i said "okay". she said "can we try qsymia?" i have been on the 7.5 dose and have lost 58lbs! i have not had any soda, cafeine, or fried food (once every two months i will splurge on chik-fil-a) and cut portions back. i have also started drinking over 100 oz of water a day. i have started exercising but didn't until after the third month of being on the medication. i don't know my highest weight because i didn't want to know but told the doctor i will drop 100 lbs and she said she would be very happy! it is a great product but is very expensive! the only side effect i have had is a dry mouth! most important you must change your lifestyle!" | 6 |
pain | "i was prescribed demerol by my dentist this morning. i have to have oral surgery tomorrow. i took a 50mg tablet and waited for the pain to subside. it didn't so i took another one. still no luck. i called my dentist back and she told me to take 2 which i did. still not much relief." | 4 |
birth control | "i have been using implanon since november of 2010. so i've only had it for 5 months or so. at first, i loved it. anyway, the past couple months i have been on edge and moody. it's ruining my relationship and social life. i try to keep cool, but anything can set me off. i've become jealous in my relationship when i never would have been before. i am getting the implant removed." | 0 |
birth control | "i have never had kids and don't want to for a while.
i got the insertion a month ago. it wasn't pleasant, but it really wasn't as bad as what i had read. a few waves of cramping and it was over - i felt totally fine and went out that evening and everything!
for the first few weeks i had discharge from brown to red that seemed to be a tissue-like consistency. this last week i suddenly started getting very bad cramping. i went into my doctors to get it checked out and everything looks fine! apparently that happens. i'm a bit more irritable than normal, but otherwise everything else is as it always is. i suggest taking pain medicine before your appointment, getting panty liners, and underwear you don't mind throwing out :)" | 0 |
birth control | "i love implanon. i went to my doctor to complain about my birth control pills (different kinds for 6 years) that caused mood swings, breakouts, etc.... she suggested implanon and in 20 mins i walked out with it! it does not hurt. it looks intimidating but they numb your arm and afterwards it feels like a normal bruise. i have had it for 6 months now. i have no period and no side effects! no mood swings no breakthrough bleeding no breakouts it's amazing." | 0 |
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