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birth control | "i have been using this bc for years and really like it. no pregnancy or side effects. i briefly tried a different generic and it gave me side effects, though reclipsen doesn't. i agree with the comments that everyone's body is different -- even my sister uses a different brand than i do. find what is right for you!" | 0 |
weight loss | "i have to agree with everyone here. i was prescribed this medication years ago and i lost 2 sizes, got down to a size 10/12 and kept it off for 2 years until i got pregnant with my son. my only side effects were dry mouth, not always wanting to sleep (because i took them too late sometimes) and extreme energy! it was the best medication for weight loss i've ever used and now i'm looking to lose the weight again. although just a note to everyone, if you are going to do something like ionamin, it's best to exercise with it...that helps to keep it off. i'm going to see my doctor/nutritionist next month!" | 6 |
birth control | "i started taking this when i was breastfeeding. my milk production decreased, but i don't believe it's linked to the birth control. now that i'm no longer breastfeeding, my period is lighter than normal and i have random spotting. it isn't much at all though, so i really don't have complaints. i have yet to become pregnant again (thank the lord), and i haven't had any major issue so i like this medication." | 0 |
pain | "very hard to get off them after treatment but great for pain and mood. great for migraines i have had severe migraines my whole life and haven't had any since taking these. also have kidney problems with lots of stones and surgery.couldn't have made it through last 2 yrs without them. " | 4 |
birth control | "i got the shot six weeks ago. about a week after i started to experience stomach problems, and had daily, painful diarrhea. after two weeks of on and off diarrhea my bowel movements backs solid but rare, and then after that i would experience a lot of gas after eating. all of my stomach problems stopped after five weeks. i also have been diagnosed depressed and haven't found the shot to make it any worse. i've also experienced a lot of binge eating on the shot but haven't gained weight. i used to have a very painful first day of my period (bad cramps, diarrhea, gas, vomiting) but once i experienced my period on the shot i just had cramps but no blood. im not pregnant but my period has stopped completely." | 0 |
birth control | "cyclen has recently changed their non-medicinal ingredients in the past year. i now experience insomnia, anxiety, and lethargy. never had any problems before. watch out for any new symptoms with these new chemicals in the ingredient list." | 0 |
depression | "i have been on 100mg of pristiq for three years for depression and anxiety. without question it has changed my life incredibly. i waited 47 years to have the courage to take an antidepressant and wish with all my heart i had met this medication in my 20's. i started on 50mg but after a two months reluctantly headed up to 100 ... my reservations were for nothing ... this medication has worked beautifully for me. i did have side effects in the first few weeks, beating heart, very thirsty and slight headaches, but they passed quickly and i have been amazed by its strength ever since. i have had some serious life crises to deal with in the past three years ... and often feared the medication would not be able to 'hold' me ... it always has. i have an amazing therapist who i saw for the first two years but no longer need that support, the medication is enough. i used to have so many concerns about taking any such medications - was frequently turned away from them by what i'd read as horror stories online ... i wanted to let you know ... it's not for all of us ... some of us do have great reviews ... maybe not enough of us drop back to pass them on because we got busy with our new lives where wellness is the new normal. i never worry about coming off them, i don't care if i have to take them forever ... as long as i feel this good i'm not ending my relationship with them ..." | 1 |
acne | "started yaz a little over a week. i decided to go on for birth control reason, but also to help with what i think to be hormone related acne. i would get a few pimples here and there, sometimes some bad breakouts around my period but nothing too drastic. my skin was clear when i started the pack, but the very next day after taking the first pill i started to breakout. i got large, painful cysts on my left cheek and some smaller pimples on my chin. it started with just one but it seemed as though a new cyst was forming every day. i have been drinking as much water as possible, eating lots of fruits and veggies, no dairy, limited sugar, to try and help with the breakout. so far no improvement. " | 2 |
birth control | "i just want to say finally! finally! i've found a pill that hasn't made my skin break out, messed with my emotions, made me gain any weight or given me a natural breast job (i have big breasts to begin with-- i'm more interested in how to shrink these).
my last birth control pill i took when i was a sophomore in college-- 5 years ago. i gained like 20 lbs, broke out and my breasts went from c to dd. needless to say i felt terrible. it took me 5 years later to give something else a try after that horrible experience and i've been on generess for 4 months now. i'm sticking to it. i love it! my skin is the best its ever been, i haven't gained a lb, and my breasts have stayed put. knock on wood but i'm liking this pill a lot!" | 0 |
adhd | "ever since i started taking the adderall, i noticed i am more active, focused, and determined to achieve my goals. it helps me mentally and physically, so of course i definitely like being on it." | 9 |
birth control | "i have been using the nuvaring for almost a year now. i noticed 5 months ago some side effects. itchy, redness, swelling, discharge, severely uncomfortable vaginally. i have changed soaps, gone to the doctor, did creams, everything to have it go away and i really think its from the ring. i have been a bit depressed but i am not sure if it is from the ring. i am going to ask my doctor to change to the mirena because i can no longer take the side effects." | 0 |
birth control | "i had the nexplanon inserted almost 2 months ago. the insertion was practically 10 secs & painless. i was in place for about 2 weeks then i started spotting very lightly for only 3 weeks. i haven't had any issues or a cycle thus far." | 0 |
birth control | "as far as birth control, it is an extremely effective contraceptive pill! never got any severe side effects; some nausea the first week, but that's about it. also, my periods are about the same flow wise, but very little cramping, about 4 days long instead of 5. i used to have awful skin, and now it is clear! the only thing that happened when i went on this medication that may be displeasing to others is that i gained about 30 pounds. my varying weight before was 106-110, and now i am between 130-136lbs." | 0 |
depression | "i created this account just to tell my experience with this medicine. i literally had almost given up on life. my depression and anxiety were on a downward spiral and it was destroying my quality of life, relationships and school. i have tried almost every kind of medicine possible to include effexor xr, adderall, wellbutrin, zoloft, paxil and prozac alone. within a week, i have never felt better in my life, i'm a new person. my head feels clear, calm and optimistic. i take it before bed, which knocks me out. i love it because my racing mind kept me up all the time. at first its hard to wake up, but now i wake up alert and chipper, before i literally would sleep for two days straight. this has changed my life so much. " | 1 |
acne | "results could be seen 2-3 wks after using the cream. complexion is clearer with more of a glow to it. blemishes heal quicker. skin does peel initially but is manageable and resolves fairly quickly; which means a lot coming from a person with ocd." | 2 |
birth control | "my first experience with birth control was when i was 16 and i was taking sprintec for protection. it wasn't exactly horrible in the area of side affects but it gave me a great amount of acne. the acne was not too bad, it was merely extreme small and numerous bumps on my forehead but it looked really bad when i applied make-up as you can see the blemishes and bumps on my head in light. i immediately went off after two weeks. now i'm 18, and i've been on levora for 3 months now and it is fantastic. it did give me a small smattering of acne and great tenderness in my breasts, but it's very adjusting and my body has gotten the hang of it as the acne has calmed down and the pill has been doing its job of protection." | 0 |
birth control | "first and foremost, i will never ever in life get this stupid nexplanon again. ever! i been bleeding for 3 months straight! i can't tell you guys how much money i spent on pads and tampons. i needed both because sometimes tampons were pointless to use when my period was light. second, i been depressed with major mood swings. i had crying episodes and couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. my bf thought i became bipolar. which in a sense i did due to this implant. third, i lost weight (9lbs). no matter how much i eat i cannot gain my weight back and that is not like my body at all. this thing does not work for me. i'm getting this removed asap!!! i'm telling you guys it's the worse ever in life. i'm going back to the pill." | 0 |
anxiety | "after trying ssris and other medicines, i have finally found buspar and it has changed my life in less than two weeks! i have had mild to moderate anxiety for a few years and now that i'm taking buspar (i only need 15 mg/day in divided doses). i feel normal again and my mood is more positive and i laugh/am happy more even in this tough economic time! no major side effects. the first couple of days it made me a little tired and that's it. really started noticing changes about 8-9 days i could feel a huge difference and the anxiety is gone! this is a safe medicine to take (non habit forming) and i would recommend it to anyone. it has change my life, thank you buspar." | 3 |
birth control | "i switched over to portia because my previous birth control was making me highly emotional. portia was able to fix that. i felt like myself again and i wasn't crying over every little thing. however, the side effects i'm facing are not worth it to me. the first one is that my cramping from my period is extreme. the main reason i got on birth control was to minimize the pain from my period. with portia, i'm back to spending a week with a heating pad on my stomach and just hoping for the week would go quicker. the second side effect is the nightmares. i would get them every night the second week of the series. they are awful. i would wake up sobbing. these are just my experiences though." | 0 |
depression | "i thought this was going to be a game changer seeming that i already take a high dose of effexor. all i can say is i'm up and down...mostly down, cry everyday..need to get off after a few short weeks" | 1 |
anxiety | "started initially at low 0.5 mg nightly dose and it helped a little. then went to 1.0 mg and within days felt an amazing sense of calm and peace. they say it is serotonergic at low doses. no side effects. it's a keeper." | 3 |
adhd | "im 17 and have always had a hard time with my depression and bi-polar disorder. i take medication for them and it's helped but there was still my motivation lacking. i was prescribed vyvanse and the first day i took it i knew it was the miracle i had been waiting for. it helps my motivation tremendously whether its school work or not, i get more done. and am actually enthusiastic about doing it. the only semi bad thing about it i would say is anxiety. my arms especially get very anxious." | 9 |
acne | "i got awful cystic acne freshman year of college. i became convinced that it was hormonal and that besides taking the birth control i was already on there was nothing i could do. i finally went to see a dermatologist and she prescribed me doxycycline and benzaclin. the combination of the two yielded results in just a matter of weeks. i stopped taking doxycycline because at one point it got stuck in my throat and i got tonsillitis. it's only been half a year and my skin is completely clear! my scars are pretty much gone and my skin is even toned and smooth, finally! i highly recommend it. its drying but it works wonders." | 2 |
birth control | "i just got my skyla inserted yesterday, and i, like most girls, psyched myself out beforehand by reading a ton of horrible stories about it. i went in with a bad mindset. i also got scheduled to have it inserted on the first day of my period, which is not what i wanted to do. they recommend insertion during your period, but usually not the first day. so i had absolutely terrible cramps to begin with. i have to say, the insertion process was definitely the worst pain i've ever experienced in my entire life. i'm 21, no children, and have been on the pill since i was about 18. if i could suggest anything, don't have it inserted on the first day of your period, if you have terrible cramps like i do. i got terribly sick and almost passed out." | 0 |
birth control | "i have only been taking this pill for two weeks and i feel very emotional. my boyfriend and i been fighting ever since. i cry and get really angry fast. " | 0 |
insomnia | "i was previously on trazodone for sleep issues and it was ok but didn't always help. my doctor put me on the much stronger ambien cr. i took 12.5mg of this 5 hours ago and haven't slept at all. " | 8 |
depression | "i have been a heavy drinker in the past, and decided to completely quit drinking about 6 weeks ago for a variety of reasons. i had never really been depressed up to this point, but maybe i was dealing with my depression through drinking all along. i digress. i slid into a depression. i could not put one foot in front of the other. work performance, sex life, hobbies, and social skills all seemed to suffer. my family and friends (some pharmacists and nurses) urged me to try an ssri and see if it made a difference. they assured me that depression was common in early sobriety and that i may need a boost to get back to living a fulfilling life. i was prescribed lexapro 10mg 2 weeks ago and i can already tell the difference. everyday gets better" | 1 |
depression | "zoloft has helped me a lot. i suffered from mild depression and mild anxiety for years. i'm a 38 yr old male. i requested zoloft from the dr. and i'm on the 50mg dose. it started working right away. i felt effects the first night. i was sick the next day but that was the only time. i had some euphoria during the first couple of weeks. next to impossible to orgasim. i have zero anxiety it's amazing. not as depressed but didn't fully take it away but really helped. it was the right choice for me. highly recommended. i would make the same choice." | 1 |
depression | "this has a been a wonder drug for me. i have been taking it along with a low dose of wellbutrin for 3 weeks and i don't think i have ever felt better in my life. i noticed an improvement within a few days. no problems sleeping." | 1 |
bipolar disorde | "i have bipolar 2. have been in a combination of lithium and pristiq for 5 years and it worked perfectly, however. in august i suffered a very rare side effect of pristiq know as rcvs which besically cause my cerebellum arteris to spasm resulting in two severe strokes. thankfully i have recovered well but had to be taken off the pristiq immediately. as i couldn't take any my meds for risk of strokes reoccurring i was put on lamotragine. so combine two mood stabiliser, one for mania and one for depression i am now almost back to what i was like prior to the strokes. lamotragine has been a lifesaver!" | 5 |
birth control | "my daughter suffered with a heavy flow and debilitating cramps. it felt powerless not to be able to help her. i took her to a gyn doc and she was placed on this medication. after 2 months she was so much better. by the 3rd mth she had a allergic reaction and broke out in hives all over her arms that were itchy red circular spots. her face broke out as well. i hope the next birth control pill works for her cramps as well as the rest of her. but for now this is not it..signed sad mom." | 0 |
pain | "this medicine has worked wonders on my chronic back pain. i have tried everything from tramadol to opana er and for the price roxicodone 30mg tops them all if taken as prescribed, and at the same time each day. the only downfall is that you must take the pills more frequently than say ms contin or oxycontin where you only need them every 12 hours. however that was my main problem with the opana, oxycontin, etc., they didn't seem to last the full 12 hours as advertised. i was lucky if i got a good 8 hours from them." | 4 |
depression | "i have struggled with depression for most of my life, after a particularly bad few months i decided it was best to talk to my doctor about medication. one of my biggest issues was concentration, which is why i was put on wellbutrin xl. it didn't do much for my inability to concentrate, but it did wonders for my energy levels and general mood. i did experience side effects, my hands would shake, my stomach would get bloated and gassy, i had more trouble falling asleep, sometimes had ringing in my ears, but most of these either disappeared completely after about a month and the others are very diminished. the only reason i didn't give it a 10 is because i ended up having to pair it with another antidepressant." | 1 |
acne | "originally started as a means to treat cystic acne and alleviate period cramps. anxiety runs in my family, but i've never had it severely until i started taking this birth control. it's been three months and a few days into the fourth pack, and i've had enough. i went from someone who's never broken down about last minute assignments to someone who cries everyday for no discernible reason and can't manage even the simplest classwork.
i also started off completely fine with my fwb, but now i've become dependent and paranoid even though he's one of my closest friends and i never had these issues before. it's like i'm a different person entirely, and i hate it." | 2 |
birth control | "i just got skyla put in a few hours ago. i cant comment on how well it works for me yet but what i can comment on was the insertion. it was nothing. i got myself so scared due to reading reviews the night before going (dumbest idea ) and i was so nerve wracked from the horror stories i read. i took 2 advil before i went. she didn't numb me or anything and i'm on the 5th day of my period. all you feel is a slight cramping with insertion which if you've ever had period cramps it's nothing. on a scale of 1 to 10 i give the pain a 2 because it lasts for maybe 10 seconds i had my apointment at 1130 i was out by 1140. hope this helps someone :) all i can say is everyone's different go by your expirience not others." | 0 |
acne | "wanted to update what i last posted at the 3 week mark. i stopped taking it a month ago after being on it for 13 months and have not had acne since!!! fingers crossed mine may be gone for good. although the beginning was rough going onto this medication has been one of the best decisions i have ever made. just a heads up, this medication made me get travel/air sick which is not normal for me, so i would advise going on a break from it a few days prior to flying or a long car journey." | 2 |
birth control | "i've been taking tri-previfem for a month now. on the second day of being on the pill i experienced constant nausea & stomach pain. when i got my period the cramping became severe almost unbearable & my period last for 2 weeks. this pill is not for me." | 0 |
depression | "i am a 60 year old woman who seemed to be depressed all the time.
i was always depressed and crying, now i never get depressed and seldom do i cry and things that bothered me, they don't affect me much now, this has been a godsend for me !" | 1 |
bipolar disorde | "neurontin has been a life saver for me. i've been taking it for 8 years since my first time i was in a drug rehab center. my doctor started giving me neurontin as a mood stabilizer and said that it helps with opioid and heroin withdrawal symptoms. and he was absolutely right. i have been on so many medications and neurontin is definitely the best med i have taken for my symptoms. i recommend this to anyone who has the problem tht i do." | 5 |
anxiety | "it will do nothing negative. give it a try to enjoy life. life is short. don't take the burden of social anxiety and panic attacks for your whole life. if you still feel terrible when taking paxil use inderal as well and you will see an improvement in life. my score for paxil cr is 9/10 in just days. ps if you ignore this illness it will give you ibs, high bp, anxiety, messes with career goals, gives heart problems, sleep problems, low energy, you need short naps, always low confidence and so on. i avoided medicines from age18 to 28 years and now finally i took the step for paxil. stay blessed ...." | 3 |
depression | "i ran out of my medicine for about 5 days. i started getting these extremely strange noises in my head, something like the noise a squirrel makes or an electrical static noise. as soon as i started back on my pills it went away. today i didn't take my medicine on time, 8 hours later i took it, but the noise reminded me. someone please explain this to me." | 1 |
insomnia | "i suffered from insomnia for over 10 years. i tried everything under the sun from behavioral modification to herbal supplements to prescription drugs. i started 7.5 mg of remeron and 7.5 mg of restoril 5 months ago and i have never slept better. i am so thankful to have found these medications. the first few days i was a bit dizzy and disoriented. and, yes, i have the 10 lb weight gain but that is slowly coming off with proper diet and exercise. this medication literally saved my life." | 8 |
birth control | "i got the birth control about three years ago, i am set to have it removed this year. it has worked wonderful as far as preventing pregnancy. i have gained weight but i also work a desk job so it goes hand in hand. my periods are terrible i have endometriosis which makes it very painful to have periods. i had a few but after the first year they stopped. i have had only spotting once or twice in three years. the negatives are lower sex drive, acne on the arm by the injection site, hair growing in places it had not before ( my chin). i am 24 and this is effective, it does effect everyone differently. i love it but it does have a lot of side effects, but i would rather live with the side effects than being pregnant or painful periods" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i have heard all kinds of bad things about seroquel but to me this medicine has saved my life. i was diagnosed with cyclothymia with racing thoughts and extreme hypo-manic phases followed by intense depression. not to mention i would get so paranoid sometimes that i couldn't leave the house. i had tried everything including lithium but then i went to a new doctor. she said i could try seroquel xr but i probably wouldn't like feeling sedated. i said sedated? fine! the funny thing is that i have had more energy but it is calm positive energy. i made a huge turn around and life is back on track. i thought i had adhd as well but now i have great concentration, no anxiety, and can sit still for hours. i highly recommend if your symptoms sound like mine." | 5 |
bipolar disorde | "i've been taking latuda 40mg once a day in the evening for 1 month for bipolar. i had been on various meds throughout my life for depression started when i had postpartum with both my children. i am 45 now and my children are 17/14. i was on was lexapro for depressrion for quite sometime that seems to run its course with me. oh was diagnosed with ms in 1992 so add that piece to the puzzel.as far as latuda, i have mixed feelings. it seems to help me with focus and cognitive deficiencies, which i could be ms related. depression is there but not as it was, but i still cry and at times stay in my head too long. i seem to be more agitated with my children. ativan helps with anxiety when needed. i will be seeing my psych tomorrow to discuss." | 5 |
depression | "awful anxiety and depression. 25 years. can't count the "new and (therefore) better" ssri drugs i tried. on parnate, i noticed a tremendous improvement in 2 to 3 weeks. and it kept getting better! depression and anxiety wiped away, not embarrassed to be myself anymore, social, enjoying life!
dietary restrictions are so miniscule as to be laughable. and no red wine? chocolate? hah! 90% of the things they tell you not to eat are bogus or unproblematic nowadays.
ssris can't raise serotonin levels anywhere near what an maoi is capable of. and the dopamine increase may be what has helped my energy and joy for life again. severe and treatment resistant? google ken gillman and start living." | 1 |
weight loss | "i am 5'10 & weighed 236lb. before getting on pill dr checked all blood work, an ekg & checked urine. i had no health problems besides being overweight so i was a good candidate. i was on this for 5 months & lost 40 lbs. no side effects except constant thirst. i had to see dr once a month for blood pressure readings which were all normal. after the pill i kept losing from working out & now i am where my bmi should be. i keep reading ppls experiences & they say how much they lost, then gained it all back & are on the pill again. this pill is a miracle pill in that it teaches you how to eat again. if you don't change your eating habits drastically & work out regularly you will gain all the weight back. use this pill as a 2nd chance at life!" | 6 |
birth control | "i had skyla inserted three days ago, and i made the terrible mistake of reading other women's horror stories of insertion!! i am 17 have not had any children. it was really not too bad. it felt like moderate to severe menstrual cramps, which continued from time of insertion (9:45am) to about 5:00pm, as well as very heavy bleeding. i had it inserted while on my period so that my cervical plug was open, i did not take the cervical opening medicine that some are given. i was very nervous after reading how painful it was for some women. i highly recommend not reading up so much on the experience. yes it is uncomfortable and painful, but nothing unbearable. good luck to anyone who gets skyla in the future!" | 0 |
birth control | "i have had skyla since may 2014 and i absolutely love it!! though i still get a period every month. i've been with my man for two years and he never pulls out. glad i have skyla because we'd probably be on our third child. haha!" | 0 |
weight loss | "today is my first day on the second step of the medication, but i lost almost 15 lbs in my first 2 weeks and that was through thanksgiving! i have only had a little dry mouth thus far and hope that is all, but for someone who has struggled all her life with weight loss and to have something work that well without changing anything is great. now i will be changing my eating habits to healthier choices and adding exercise to my daily routine. i can't wait to see what type of results a will have after making those changing." | 6 |
anxiety | "the last 10 years of my life have been hell to say the least. i'm a single father to a 10 year old lovely boy. over the years however i became a complete recluse with major depression and anxiety. i started taking paxil 25mg and it has returned me to the confident person i was before and am again able to take care of my son. thank you for giving my life back." | 3 |
birth control | "i have been on it for 4 months now. it was okay at first then i realized i was having mood swings. i have no sex drive whatsoever. annoying vaginal dryness when i do and it hurts. i also have yeast infections right before my period for the past 2 months which i never had before in my life. nothing has changed so i think the pill is to blame. my period is also a little unpredictable but very light. my skin hasn't gotten better but a little worse. not much weight gain though. it's okay but just not the right one for me. but i didn't get pregnant so that's great!" | 0 |
birth control | "i got the implant on the 18th of january of this year. at first i was a little hesitant because
i was supposed to come on my period the day before i got the implant but i didn't come on it. i'm guessing the implanon slowed it down for me. i've been fine except for the bloating and the hunger i have all the time but everything is fine. on february 5. 2011 i noticed i started spotting. at first i thought i was having my period but then i realized i was just spotting. it first started out a little heavy but as the days went on it got lighter until finally there was nothing there at all. i love implanon." | 0 |
pain | "i was originally prescribed this for a foot injury.. not one for pain medicines i reluctantly take these once in a awhile. however, the last couple of times i have taken them at night due to body aches and pains, it killed the pain but my sleep was filled with vivid dreams, and i could not reach the deep sleep. i woke up with a headache, hangover feeling, and totally drained throughout the next day - not worth it in my opinion with the side effects i am experiencing. use with caution." | 4 |
emergency contraception | "hey everyone, i promised if this worked for me i would write a review to ease anyone's mind who i'm sure is thinking the same anxious thoughts i was. i took this pill 48 hours after unprotected sex right in the middle of my fertile window. i ovulated that sunday just like i was supposed to so i was worried that it didn't work for me in its attempt to delay ovulation. i have used this drug before and i can say it mimics all of those early pregnancy symptoms without a doubt. but do not fear. the pill works a huge percentage of the time and in other ways if ovulation does already occur. but, do not stress because that can delay your period as well. good luck :)" | 10 |
birth control | "i have been on apri since last year and i absolutely love apri. my doctor prescribed it for three packs in a row therefore i only get my period four times a year and i have no spotting and no issues with my period when it comes. this pill is much better than my last. i have no complaints i love it." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "my period is 9 days late but pregnancy test says negative. since taking the pill i've had increasingly bad cramps, back pain, and very sore breasts. i've had sharp stabling pin on the right side of my pelvis with certain movements. i would not recommend this form of emergency contraceptive as i've used others and had significantly fewer side effects." | 10 |
acne | "i got on this medication to control my acne. for the most part, it is really helping. i don't get near as many deep pimples as i used to, and my back is starting to clear up. however, it's not as nice as i would like it to be.
i suffered no side effects from this medicine.
weird thing though: my period will not shift to the 28 day routine. it comes early on the birth control, like on day 25. and the cramps are still the same, and i am still getting night sweats." | 2 |
birth control | "i was only on minastrin a total of two months after switching from beyaz (i only switched because my body was no longer reacting well to the beyaz after having taken it for 8 years - i had increasing breakthrough bleeding). with minastrin i have been getting regular migraines and had headaches every day. i gained 7lbs in the first month even though i'm active and eat very healthy. i've never had problems with my skin breaking out and since i've started taking this medication, i've had constant breakouts all over my face. i normally have no stomach issues but this also gave me random stomachaches. everyone reacts differently to medications but this one was certainly not right for me. my doctor has me trying sprintec now (fingers crossed)." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on seasonique for about a month and a week. i had no bleeding or spotting when first taking this. which from reviews i've read im worried if thats normal. i do have trouble taking it on time but do pretty well for the most part. i have experienced nausea and alot of fatigue. im tired alot! i took a pregnancy test after the first 3 weeks and it was negative. i just took it to make sure. being tired with nausea does make me nervous with this new birth control. but so far it has been pretty good to me. i hope this is helpful for other women who are on this medication. these other reviews have helped me! thank you ladies!" | 0 |
anxiety | "during the recession of the early 90's i took this drug for a period of about 2 months to combat anxiety. the doctor first tried prozac but that didn't work for me at all. as soon as i started taking xanax i began to feel better. i was able to put worrying thoughts into perspective. i highly recommend it." | 3 |
birth control | "i was switched to trinessa from tri-sprintec after switching insurance companies. before i started taking it i came to this site and read alot of terrible reviews. i was about to go back to the doctor and ask to write my prescription for tri-sprintic only but decided to give trinessa a try.
i did not start trinessa on the same cycle i had been on with tri-sprintec for the past two years and did experience a longer than normal period (about 8 days, but very light). now on my second month i have not gained any weight, have not had mood swings and my period is actually lighter now than it was with tri-sprintec (only three days and very light). i will without a doubt stay on trinessa and recommend it to others." | 0 |
birth control | "i have tried yaz, nuvaring, paraguard iud, and other pills. this is the only pill that i have little to no side effects. normally i become emotional and gain weight on birth control. i have been on this for 9 months and have lost 15 lbs (because of a healthier lifestyle). my skin hasn't broken out, though i am not sure this pill will help if you have acne (i took accutane before going on this pill). my period is fairly regular. that's my only complaint. i had one month where i got my period 3 times. overall i would definitely recommend this pill. also even if you're a big woman, this pill with lower dose of hormones can work for you. i'm 5'11" and 165 lbs! try it!" | 0 |
birth control | "i took this for over 3 yrs (age 17 to almost 21) and wish i'd read reviews and realized what was happening to me sooner. i've always been a nervous person but my anxiety went through the roof on this pill. however, i blamed the anxiety on getting older and maybe the stress of school. in hindsight, it was definitely the pill. i changed from a happy, easygoing person to an emotional monster. i became easily infuriated and even hit my boyfriend out of rage (something i would never normally do). i gained weight, had acne, and became unbelievably moody. stopping this pill was the best decision and i only wish i'd never started. my advice is to not take this pill, but if you choose to, be aware of how your body is reacting. i wish i had sooner." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on this pill for 3m, then off for a month waiting on refills and back on. i get severe migraines and stomach pain on it. my energy is basically a no go and i'm just very disappointed that it's caused more bad for me then good. definitely getting it changed soon." | 0 |
acne | "i took mynocine on and off for a year. amazing at clearing acne, once you stop your acne will come back for sure. side effects that could last for ever. i have loud and i mean loud whooshing sound in my right ear its called pulsatile tinnitus caused by mynocicline been having it since i started the medication, been off the med for 4 months and till have it. its horrible i cant even concentrate cuz its so loud. it gave me extreme anxiety to the point that i couldnt leave my house without xanax. thank god the anxiety went away but the tinnitus has not. whatever u do dont take it, i read allot of revews just like you to decide to take this med and even tho allot of people adviced not to i was do dedperate to clear my acne that i still did." | 2 |
bipolar disorde | "this has literally been a life saver. i tried to taper off it twice and my mood became very volatile, that resolved once i went back on it. latuda in combination with lamotrigine has improved my quality of life immensely." | 5 |
adhd | "my son went from vyvanse 50mg in am and 20mg in afternoon over to aptensio 50mg once a day. so far so good and he doesn't need to take a med in school which he likes. it seems to last into early evening if we give it at 7am." | 9 |
birth control | "i just got skyla today and the insertion was a little weird. the cramping was only slightly worse than my usual period cramps, but they didn't last for nearly as long. the dr did give me an ibuprofen which seemed to help later on. i was able to go to work just a few hours after my appointment. i did have some spotting but a panty liner was all i needed. my dr said to wait up to 4 weeks for it to be 100% effective and to not use tampons for about 2 months or until the strings coil behind the cervix(she said tampons could accidentally pull it out it misplace it if it got tangled in the tampon) hopefully it's worth the wait and 2 months of pads in the summer! the upside was my insurance completely covered skyla. way less worrisome than a pill." | 0 |
birth control | "i have 5 children & am 42 years old. my partner has had a vasectomy. i've never had a regular period - and have no interest in getting one now. so - i do not want a period. after my son was born 6 years ago - i went on the mirena iud - no period was awesome & lasted 5 years. last year i changed to the implanon - i have had no period and of course no pregnancy. but, in the past 6 months have gained 20 lbs! my hair & skin are extremely oily. acne is horrible. and i fear i've had many of the other symptoms and just never thought implanon could be a reason for moods, headaches, sore breasts, extreme weight gain and acne. i think it's time to remove but i don't want a period." | 0 |
anxiety | "i've been suffering from general anxiety disorder for over 30 years. i was on lexapro which was controlling my anxiety wonderfully. i was laid of from my job after 28 years working there. i then found a new job but because it was change and new i had a massive panic/anxiety attack and quit the job after 3 days. my psychiatrist then prescribed xanax along with the lexapro. i was taking 40 mg of lexapro and .75mg of xanax daily, the combination has worked for the last 6 years. however now i have another new job and had another massive panic/anxiety attack. the combination of lexapro and xanax is no longer working. i am now trying 20mg of brintellix and 3mg of chlonopin. i'm hoping this works in order to keep my job." | 3 |
birth control | "i've been on the xulane patch for about a year and a half now..
pros..
no new babies!!
cons.. (based off my own experience)
migraines, moodiness, itchy skin, tiredness,
oh how i miss ortho evra!!" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i would be about half awake and find myself struggling to find my way through the house. i experienced a full fledged panic attack for 4 or 5 nights after waking during the night." | 5 |
depression | "i just started this medication today and felt the nausea and upset stomach within an hour of taking it. food felt to heavy for my irritated stomach so i decided to make a protein shake with a scoop of matcha green tea powder and some almond milk. after finishing the shake i felt relief from the nausea and my energy went up. it seems like it would work great if it didn't irritate the stomach. i'm going to give it another few days and if the nausea continues i'm stopping it." | 1 |
birth control | "i got my iud (skyla) placed 4, going on 5 months ago. (january 19th)
painful process, heavy cramping and "spotting" for the first month. my "spotting" was more of a light period. almost 5 months later and i'm still cramping, and having that "light period" every single day. i'm fed up with it. i don't know if it's because i came off the depo before this or i'm just the small exception to the side effects. i'm considering getting it removed pretty soon. it's starting to affect my life personally, my sex life included." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have been on alprazolam for 10 years for panic disorder and anxiety. i am still on the same dosage that i was ten years ago and i am definitely sure that drug companies differ in their drug production. whenever i pick up a prescription and the pharmacy tells me it's "just a different company", the red flag goes up. the oval shaped 1 mg. tablet just does not work as well at the round 1 mg. tablet." | 3 |
birth control | "i started taking mononesse bc in april of 2015 by june of 2015 i was in the hospital with an arterial blood clot. i had to have part of my right leg amputated. i just saw my hematologist yesterday and he checked my d-dimer and it was determined that my levels are actually lower than normal to get another blood clot. so he said 100% without a doubt the bc caused my blood clot. he also informed me that i am one of two patients that he is currently treating that was on this bc and had a blood clot. i would urge everyone to get off of this bc pill. it's not worth you life or your leg for that matter. my life is forever changed by a little pill." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have anxiety/panic attacks. was using ativan and it was great. calmed me immediately, didn't make me drowsy or put of it but psychiatrist told me some people's depression gets worse. mine didn't but she made me switch to vistaril which does nothing for me. i've tried taking several at a time and still doesn't help. i really wish i could go back to ativan. hopefully next appointment she'll let me. i cannot stand feeling like i'm having a heart attack anymore!" | 3 |
birth control | "had this for 1 week now. experienced some bruising and discomfort at the incision site, but that has now settled. no further problems except a slight breakout of acne but i have bad skin anyway. have not used this as birth control yet, as i was advised by the nurse to wait 7 days before i used it, so yet to review that." | 0 |
anxiety | "i was having massive problems with anxiety caused by constant heart palpitations or pvcs. was having a lot of trouble going to bed at night. this honestly fixed me overnight. i couldn't believe it just worked so fast. was very groggy the first morning waking up, but this has really given me my life back." | 3 |
birth control | "so i just started this birth control almost 2 weeks ago. i am 24 and this is my very first birth control i have ever used. i was prescribed this pill to help with pcos symptoms. i read reviews before taking my first pill and was super scared. i was expecting to feel horrible. the first 4 days i felt nothing at all except extreme sleepiness and my appetite has gone down some; the 5th day i had a horrible headache/dizziness/nausea and i ended up sleeping it off. i pushed the time i take the pill to later evening because i have felt so sleepy since starting this medication. i don't really see it being listed as a side affect and i'm not sure if anyone else has the same problem, but i am pretty positive it's the pill." | 0 |
birth control | "it is very helpful with not getting pregnant but if you have anxiety it makes it 100 x worse. my periods got longer and heavy. i stayed feeling sick to my stomach when i eat. so i decided im getting this thing out it was good preventing pregnancy but it makes you feel like you have been chewed up and spit out. i would not get this to save my life." | 0 |
birth control | "i had skyla inserted 8 weeks after having my 2nd child through c-section. the insertion was very painful but quick about 5 min, i had some moderate cramping few days after but nothing serious. i was breastfeeding at the time, not sure if it's skyla's fault but i lost my milk supply almost completely after getting it inserted. i only had one period after the insertion it was much heavier then my normal period, lasted for about 5 days with very heavy bleeding on day 2 and 3. and 3 months later i fond out i was pregnant, so much for 99.8% protection." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "started latuda several months ago. i couldn't be happier. this medication is changing my life ( years of instability). up to 80mg daily. the only side effect i notice is weight loss; which is fine by me." | 5 |
depression | "i have been on and off this med 3 times this year. there is just nothing else that works as good as this med does for me. i've tried sertraline 25mg, bupropion 75mg, bupropion sr 75mg and fluoxetine 20mg, but those had no positive outcome like venlafaxine. i was taking 75mg for 3 months on 2 separate occasions and goodness this med kept my mood on the bright side despite any stressors thrown at me this year. i've recently gone back down to 37.5mg a day because after a while this med did seem to make me forget to take it at times and it also left me emotionless. i wasn't depressed anymore, but i couldn't feel happy for all of the little things either. i was just too "chill," too content. this med turned my life around! god bless!!" | 1 |
birth control | "i've been on this pill for 9months now, my cramps are still present but not nearly as bad. the only downside is i have little to no sex drive. not sure if its the pill or if its me." | 0 |
birth control | "i have implanon and i'm not too sure i like it. it definitely has it's pros and cons. i am 18 and decided to get implanon.the insertion was not a big deal at all, and i particularly love the fact that i don't have to worry about taking a pill everyday. i have not experienced any weight gain, or acne. i do though have some mood swings. i find myself irritated, and easily annoyed at times (but i was before i got this thing) also i have a lot of unexplained fatigue. i don't know if it's because it's my senior year and i'm stressed or if its this. i am hesitant to take it out. as for my period, i still get it. i was very irregular before implanon, and still experience my periods irregularly, sometimes they are heavy, other times i just spot." | 0 |
weight loss | "another update: another month gone and i am maintaining the 31 pound weight loss i had with belviq. as i mentioned in the last update, i've taken 5 mg (that's one half of one pill) every afternoon since i hit goal. i don't want to go off completely for two reasons. one is that with the reduced dose, while i still feel the effects of reduced appetite and cravings, and not thinking much about food, i do have to put slightly more effort into staying on track. not a lot, just a little, but i can tell the difference. i think 5 mg is just right for maintenance. secondly, the good side effects, first and foremost no hot flashes, feeling nice and cool all day and night, sleeping better, and lower heart rate and b/p. great stuff! so grateful for it!" | 6 |
anxiety | "hi all, i'm a 26-year-old african american woman and i'm so glad that i found effexor (venlafaxine, for me) because it has really helped me manage my anxiety and depression. it's not common to talk about medication in the black community so if you're reading this and think that the drug might help you - just give it a try! my therapist said that effexor really tends to help young women. i have been on the drug for 16 months and went from 75 mg to 150mg. i just checked in with my prescribing psychiatrist today and i figured i would take some time to write reviews for people who haven't made the jump to medication. i also use beating the blues cbt online tool - it's free at my job! the combination, plus eating healthy and working out, works!" | 3 |
weight loss | "i've been taking low dose adipex for about 2 weeks now. i am 5'7" and started around 165 lbs. i haven't been taking adipex regularly as i am a nurse and work rotating shifts and it suppresses my appetite so much that when i want to go out for nice meals/ enjoy weekends i also don't take it. i have not experienced any jitters or vision effects but i am much more focused and have much more sustained energy that i actually save them for night shifts. i eat like a toddler being constantly on the go and rarely have time for the gym. i do however spend 36-48 hours on my feet running around at work. so far without any effort i am down 7-8 lbs. i highly recommend this and i'm sure results would be exaggerated diet & exercise." | 6 |
anxiety | "so i've been dealing with anxiety for a while but never took anything for it until now. i've noticed that it has made me very tired, very drowsy, and dizzy. i like that i am not having anxiety attack but the side effects do concern me." | 3 |
depression | "i started on cymbalta 30 mg and it improved my mood so my prescriber increased to 60 mg. 60 mg caused increased irritability and negative thinking so i decided to taper off. this caused flu-like symptoms and "the shakes" so started researching cymbalta withdrawal. surprisingly, a lot of people have similar symptoms when coming off cymbalta. the only way to avoid it is to open the capsules and divide the pellets to take a gradually reduced dose over several weeks. my prescriber suggested returning to 30 mg to alleviate the withdrawal symptoms and i have stayed there for the past 2 months. i am back to experiencing positive effects - i feel like i am coming out of a fog i didn't realize had been surrounding me for years." | 1 |
birth control | "do not get depo-provera injection! i decided on this form of birth control to help my painful periods, and hopefully to make them go away completely. i liked how i wouldnt need to worry about taking a pill everyday.. but... about a week after i got my injection i started bleeding.. a lot. it was not just "spotting", it was a full on period. i thought, okay maybe i just need to get used to this new birth control. it has now been 4 months, and i am still bleeding. i saw my doctor to tell her about this crazy bleeding, about 3 months in from getting the injection, and at three months, you are supposed to get your next injection. of course i did not get it again, but still continue to bleed. so please, do not get the depo shot! nightmare!" | 0 |
adhd | "started taking adderall about 3.5 years ago while in my early twenties for add. after already been diagnosed at around 7 my parents refused to put me on medicines. i was never able to sit still, go a day without being extremely restless in class, and many times was sent to the office for being loud. after extreme fatigue and no motivation to finish anything including zero motivation to work, depression, etc. i started adderall. has helped so much (at first) things got done, class/work was way smoother. and had interest in things i always struggled to absorb. cons... tolerance builds fast. sleep is a must or you feel like a corpse. (after the first few weeks sleep comes easier though.) nervous. jittery. " | 9 |
obesity | "i just started this medication today but my mom has been on it for about 6 months and has lost 60 pound and have had no side effects so hope i get the same results" | 7 |
depression | "it worked great for 12 years. than i decided to stop taking it and deal with some emotional issues. bad idea. incredibly difficult to get off of. nausea for a month and after that i was dizzy for another month. fell into a horrible depression, saw and felt the gates of hell. ironically, i'm now taking 3 drugs to deal with my depression, lexapro, lamictal, and seroquel. dealing with my emotional issues, but i definitley would do things differently if had to do it over." | 1 |
birth control | "this was the best thing that's ever happened to me. i had a good experience with sprintec with no symptoms at all, other than some bad breaking out during the first two months. my skin dramatically cleared up after the third month, only giving me a pimple or two during my period." | 0 |
birth control | "no side effects for me but everyone is different so everybody's experience will be different and not only depending on your weight or height! try it for at least six months and if it's not for you just switch!!" | 0 |
acne | "i loveee epiduo!!!!!! i was covered with acne on my face and my dermatologist recommended it. after two or three months i was clear. within the first week i saw improvement! it did leave my face a bit dry - nothing that moisturizer couldn't fix though. after about a year of using epiduo, i am proud to say that i am proud to go out without any makeup.
(cons - nothing!!!)" | 2 |
acne | "i live in the uk so we get drugs etc free. this drug is only available via a specialist at a hospital and is carefully mointored. i'm 40yrs old and had painful large sports since i was 12, i have tried everything, so now i've hit 40 and had a family decided to try it. i lasted 15 days of 20g a day. i thought at my age i would have less to worry about that a teenager. i could cope with the dry skin and cracked lips but the headaches and joint pain was horrific. i stopped taking 5 days ago but still am in constant pain & have a headache have been told these side effects could last up to 30 days. i have never suffered side effects from any drugs i have taken until i took this. if you are planning to take this please consider carefully." | 2 |
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