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pain | "i've suffered from neck pain for many years from spondylosis and degenerative discs. i see a pain management doctor who prescribes many forms of treatment, one of which is lidocaine patches. i have used watson brand for a long time and they work quite well and often allow me to avoid pain meds. brings the pain down to a tolerable level.
cvs pharmacy no longer carries watson so i was given the mylan brand. the mylan patches are terrible. they do not stay on the skin.
i am now using actavis and they stay on the skin and are as effective as watson, which is hear has been discontinued." | 4 |
birth control | "i was on loestrin for 4 years and then it changed to minestrin. i skip my period every month due to my horrible cramps and no pill seems to help with them. my gynecologist suggest to me that i should skip my period. i switched to chateal because after years of loestrin/minestrin, i think it stopped working properly. i was spotting and cramping and even tried to get my period and that was a mistake. chateal has been wonderful so far. i am almost on my third month and i haven't had any issues. my cramping is gone and there has been no spotting at all. i haven't noticed any mood swings or any other side effects some people say they have. i haven't had any weight gain and i feel like my acne actually has gotten better. i rarely break out now." | 0 |
depression | "i've had wonderful results on this medication. a few minor side effects that pale in comparison to my improved mood, renewed energy, mellowness and more. i was weaned off paxil for rapid weight gain, and on viibyrd i am losing weight and feeling much more confident and positive. i do have vivid dreams, but honestly, i think that's fun." | 1 |
birth control | "i got my nexplanon inserted about a month ago, and so far, i love it. i was really scared at first because of all the poor reviews i kept finding. i haven't gained any weight yet, in fact, i have been losing weight just like i was before i got the implant (i was working on losing weight for my upcoming summer vacation), i have noticed some more pimples in my chin area, but they aren't severe and it's very few. i can easily cover up the blemishes with my bb cream. i have noticed a little more oiliness in my scalp, but it's not exaggerated. i wash my hair almost every day though, or at least every three days. if i have any major side effects, i'll try to revisit and update, but so far, i love it. i'm glad i got it." | 0 |
birth control | "i take this because my loestrin pills got overly expensive. the pill works great. i have no periods, but i did get one randomly. it is light and tolerable, i don't feel violently sick like i used to before i took any birth control." | 0 |
acne | "i have been on this medication for almost a year. before i was on lo loestrin i had very painful cramps that kept me in bed for at least 2 days every month. this medication has helped to stop those cramps completely. i never have a period and it is the best thing ever. for some women i think that they would be freaked out by not cycling, feeling as though the blood is "trapped" inside them for some reason, but this medicine works by not releasing any eggs, which means the uterus does not need to shed. if i had to complain about anything it would be acne. i have never had acne, especially on my forehead and chest, and it seems like ever since i started taking this medication i constantly have tiny pimples on my chest and forehead." | 2 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been on multiple medications over 20 years for bipolar ii/ depression. i am currently on vivactil which has worked in the past but gives a side effect of anxiety. my doctor prescribed latuda 6 months ago. i sleep well now but still have some anxiety. i have also gained 35 lbs while dieting and working out. i have almost no appetite, but am still gaining weight. mentally a 9, but cannot continue this because i am getting depressed and having back pain due to the weight gain." | 5 |
birth control | "this november 2015 would make a year since i've had the implanon. its been the worst. i have bad sharp pain in my arm, i've gained 44lbs since then, i can't even carry my babies without my arm feeling numb and in pain. it's been so bad that people could actually feel and see how my arm swells up." | 0 |
birth control | "i began taking this after my loestrin 24 fe became too expensive. loestrin always worked really well for me with very few side effects, but you can't beat free. pros with microgestin fe: my skin is mostly clear (i rarely get pimples), and my period is usually light and i sometimes barely get anything at all if i've consistently taken the pills and don't miss one/take one late. cons: low libido, lots of breast tenderness, frequent headaches/migraines, spotting between periods, exhaustion, some weight gain (especially in my breasts, which is not a plus if you're already ~curvy~ to begin with). i just started using reclipsen because i couldn't handle the low libido, breast tenderness, and headaches! here's to hoping i do better on reclipsen." | 0 |
depression | "i have been on every antidepressant under the sun. i kind of started to lose really all hope in everything. ssri or snri's had really negative side effects (mostly sexual) or some would give me "brain zaps" or other issues. wellbutrin didn't really do much for me but force up my dosage of klonopin i had to take. all around i would say this one is the best one i have tried so far. i have a very noticeable decrease in anxiety. i have only been on it for a month, the depression is better but still there and i have random episodes of crying which i never had before(embarrassing as a 26 year old man). no sexual side effects, no known side effects so far minus the crying randomly. will update later." | 1 |
birth control | "i was on levora for a year and absolutely loved it. never a negative side effect. i'm finishing my second month on chateal and have gained weight, experienced extreme mood swings. crying and yelling for no reason. i'm also cramping like crazy before my period. i'm in more pain then before the birth control. (which was the reason i started in the first place)." | 0 |
birth control | "it's crazy how everyone is taking meds before this easy iud insertion but i know everyone is different my experience was so easy no cramps no pain i don't feel it know no side effects what so every. i've had it for a year and a half and no problems. sex is comfortable no changes. but i didn't have my son with no pain meds before or after. i guess i have a high tolerance for pain. if you are going for the skyla i highly recommend it. it's the best!!" | 0 |
birth control | "honestly i know experiences often depend on the woman but i had nothing but problems. i bled every single day for 4 months before i finally stopped taking it. it was awful. i am a healthy young woman with a regular period. my doctor said the bleeding was normal. but 4 months straight? i don't think so. that being said the up side was i didn't have worsening acne, weight gain, headaches, etc." | 0 |
birth control | "i just started birth control again and after a bad experience with the combo pill, my doctor recommend the mini or micronor. while i have noticed a slight weight gain (5 lbs) my biggest concern is how tender my breasts are! constantly tender to the touch, not just around the time i am going to start. i have no problem remembering to take the pill, my sex drive hasn't changed and my periods are only two days long. i have experienced some acne but besides the tender breasts and acne i'm a happy camper. i'll most likely stay on this for a while!" | 0 |
weight loss | "i have only been taking qsymia low dose for 4 days but so far, my cravings for food in general have significantly dropped. i am 40 years old, 5' 5" and weigh 208lbs. i have struggled to lose weight for the past ten years. but food is my emotional crutch so it's been hard to maintain any sort of healthy diet. i was a smoker and when i decided to quit, i used chantix and it helped stop the cravings and made quitting smoking very easy to do. i have been smoke free for over 3 years. when i heard about this, i was excited because it sounded like it worked similarly to how chantix worked. it suppresses a part of the brain. what part, not sure, but in the past four days, my desire to eat has decreased tremendously." | 6 |
anxiety | "i suffered from postnatal anxiety that i had just about every symptom that comes with anxiety! mirtazapine 15mg changed my life that i can now enjoys my babies and lead a normal life that i did before! no more anxiety or insomnia and am now back at work!" | 3 |
bipolar disorde | "this medication though helped...it was not worth the weight gain..it really wasn't. i took it a while back and it was not worth it. i also found that it made me feel a little suicidal." | 5 |
pain | "i've been on the patch for the last four months. it has been the best medication i have been on. had a spinal fusion l-5 s-1 in 07 it was a failed surgery. i've been on every medication you can think of. this patch stays in place for the whole seven days. i also use gabapenton, diclofenac and lortab. i like it that it does not make you feel like you are out of it. i can function normally all week long." | 4 |
birth control | "after getting nexplanon implanted, i read a ton of bad reviews and almost had a panic attack, so i feel the need to share my absolutely positive experience!
i have had nexplanon for over a month and after the first day of soreness it was almost as if nothing even happened. all i have experienced are good results.
women complained about hair loss but i am losing less hair than i did before the implant. it also eliminated my period (i did not have one at all last month) and i only experienced the mild bloating and craving for chocolate a week before i should have had it. besides that, no symptoms or bleeding at all!
my sex drive is a little less active than it was before, but that is a plus for me seeing as that i am single.
i recommend!" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i've been on this drug for a little over a month now (lowest dose) along with clonazapam, and trazodone for sleep (all low dose). like others have said this has changed my life...it felt like i literally changed overnight for the better. i stil have small crying spells and get agitated, but mostly i'm happy. i feel i can talk to anyone now, have lots more confidence, and feel way more motivated. one thing too is that since i am motivated and keep myself, busy i don't overeat like i did when i was going through my major ups and downs. like others have stated, talk therapy in conjunction with these meds helps tremendously. what also helps is having a good support group too :)" | 5 |
weight loss | "i have to start off with saying i'm so pumped up about losing this weight. i started taking phentermine jan 17th with a starting weight of 199.1 and now two days later jan 19th i weigh 195.2. i feel a little buzzy maybe an hour after i take it but tend to get hungrier at night. i'm going to start taking it later in the day so it can hold me over until the end of the day" | 6 |
birth control | "constant bleeding with general unwell feeling for 3 weeks. after that i hoped for sexual adventure. no way! my vagina was a sahara spotting every second day. my chin covered with lots of painful and big spots which have left scars on my face (i didnt touch them!). i was tired in general and disappointed but still patient. the third month lymph nods under the arm with inserted nexplanon started to be swollen and painful. my hand became numb occasionally. my face has been swollen too (my friend called me a hamster), i started to be moody and nervous, all my muscles and joints started to pain. although i was exhausted as never before in my life, i couldnt sleep at night. i have taken this out. i feel like a newborn." | 0 |
depression | "celexa and zoloft made me feel detached from life so i wanted to try aplenzin. at first i thought it was the wonder drug. i felt alive, full of hope and energy. i cared about my future and could get things done. i was so happy, possibly euphoric. i stood up for myself and felt in control. i thought i had found the answer. that was on the low, intro. dose (174?). then i went up to middle, recommended dose (348?). all that good stuff disappeared. can't sleep, feel like i'm on the verge of panic attacks. found myself watching the colors on tv and the colors owned me. never had this experience before. mood swings and deeper depression now. want that good feeling back. have call in to doctor about going back to lower dose." | 1 |
birth control | "i was on tri-sprintec for 6 months and didn't have any problems with the first 4 months, no headaches, weight gain, or cramps. a little nausea for about 30 minutes after taking the pill, periods were lighter and a bit longer. after the 4th pack i started to have spotting and break through bleeding, eventually bleeding for 3 weeks at a time. i also started to have severe mood swings, that got so bad they affected my work and i had to schedule an appointment with my gc. when talking to my gc this can be normal with some patients so i was switched to a lower dose pill, don't know how that works yet." | 0 |
birth control | "i began taking this because i had very heavy periods and i was tired of having a period every month. after the first pack i was a little concerned because i had breakthrough the entire 3rd month. this happened every pack. i decided to stick with it. nov. 30, 2015 i had a severe abdominal attack. i went to 2 er's that did nothing for me. they told me i had gas and to go home and take miralax. it did not work. i followed up with a gastrointerologist on monday. he immediately admitted me to the hospital. long story short....i had major liver surgery on dec. 4, 2015 to remove a hepatic adenoma that had ruptured. these were completely hormonal caused by the birth control. please stop taking this. my life was barely saved." | 0 |
adhd | "been on vayvanse and dextroanphethamane for two years vayvanse 2 years dex for 4 months. let me say i work weird hours 12 to 16 hrs a day it took me forever to get doc to trust me and he finally realised hey he is add also. so far so good. no side effects at all just have to remember to pace yourself and be patient until they take hold in your system don't get discouraged." | 9 |
bipolar disorde | "i have taken this medicine for seven years.....six of those in conjunction with zyprexa. i ballooned from 120lbs to 210lbs in that space of time. i was not warned that this medicine has the potential to cause massive weight gain, and she insisted to me that the gain was nothing to do with the drug. came off the drugs independently for 13 months, 95lbs fell off me easily, but had another episode after that time. am now on 500mgs depakote and 10mgs abilify. don't notice any beneficial effects from this medicine hair loss, nails breaking below the quick, hand and body tremors, forgetfulness, being abstract and far away, irregular sleep patterns. want to ask the doctor to try me on lamictal." | 5 |
birth control | "i have been on seasonique for almost 2 years and i love it. i had some light spotting the first month or two but i have had no problem since. my periods are much shorter and i have less severe cramping. before i started taking it i would get extremely sick on my periods and have heavy bleeding and that's why i started the pill. it helps so much and i am very happy with it." | 0 |
pain | "i had been quite a bit of pain for a little over four months. we couldn't figure out what was causing the pain in my face. my doctor figured out that i had trigeminal euralgea facial nerve pain. so he started my on lyrica. we started at 75mg x 2 times a day, and then had to move up to 150mg x 2 times a day. lyrica really helps to keep the pain away. my chiropractor has said that since taking lyrica that my back and neck can be manipulated easier than before. i love being able to feel better!" | 4 |
birth control | "i went on this pill after being on the nuvaring for several years, and i have never felt so depressed. my life is wonderful and relatively low stress, but everything seems like a hurdle while i'm taking this pill. not to mention a severely decreased sex drive. i actually look forward to my period weeks when i don't have the hormones in my system! definitely looking forward to going off this pill - almost a year of it and the only positive was not getting pregnant!" | 0 |
weight loss | "started belviq 6/12/13 i have no side effects, it definitely curbs my desire to eat, but i don't think it would be as effective if i did not have a "good" diet to follow. lost 4 lbs since starting and waistline getting slimmer already. i'm not edgy and just can easily avoid carbs. hope this helps anyone considering taking the pill." | 6 |
birth control | "i got my prescription from pp after previously using chateal and having an awful experience so my expectations were not high. however since using mononessa for 3 months now, i have had the best experience. no weight gain, feelings of depression, or pregnancy. my period is a day longer but all in all it is lighter and less painful. the only negatives i have noticed is that i have small breakouts and cravings." | 0 |
obesity | "i started the medication on 1/31/2016 started at 252 pounds 4 weeks ago, i have lost 15 pounds so far the first three weeks was fine had slight headaches which comes and goes. i started taken 2 pills in the morning and 2 pills in the evening on my 4th week and couple days later i started feel sick to my stomach i hope this will pass will keep you updated is anyone else having this problem or have any solutions??" | 7 |
insomnia | "i have suffered from complex insomnia (trouble falling asleep as well as trouble staying asleep), secondary to severe major depressive disorder, for many years. i have lost count of the sleep meds that worked for a while until i developed a tolerance. i have walked a tightrope between meds that don't help at all and those that make me sleep all day. my current solution is a combination of temazepam to help me fall asleep and seroquel to help me stay asleep. it's the result of a lot of trial and error, and it is regulating my sleep better than anything i have ever experienced. now if can just avoid building up a tolerance..." | 8 |
birth control | "i have endometriosis and my doctor wants me to continuously use this with 3-4 breaks per year to minimize the endometrial growth. i had terrible nausea and bad acne in the beginning, not to mention i spotted for a month straight and then bleed a period flow for another month. taking this pill before bedtime helped with the nausea. i've been taking this pill for 4 months now and have gained 5-10lbs, the acne is still bad ( i'm 34 and no longer had it before apri ) oh and my libido is non existent since taking this medication. i figured it wouldn't happen to me since i had a very strong libido but it is now gone. i'm going to ask my doctor to change this medication." | 0 |
birth control | "my personal experience.
* effectiveness:
it was completely fine. i felt safe using it even with unprotected sex. i never felt the need to use extra protection.
* side effects and how it made me feel emotionally and physically:
i did not experience sickness or irritability. however, i did experience weight gain, increase of appetite, and hormonal acne. after a while the acne settled down once my body got use to the hormonal changes.
* insurance coverage:
my insurance is united healthcare. so after the first month that i was on, i had to switch to a generic version, tri-sprintec, because they wouldn't cover it.
* pill size:
small. if you don't like taking really small pills, i would suggest taking it with yogurt or pudding" | 0 |
birth control | "it is the most amazing medicine for birth control i ever used. i actually didn't use anything else except yaz, never switched to another birth control pill. the only side effect is that i gained weight but that's nothing compared to how amazingly it works. i also got all the acne gone and i have regular periods." | 0 |
birth control | "i got skyla inserted 7 months ago. the insertion was painful and it gave me horrible cramps. my periods got super heavy and i get sharp cramps now. i also have been having my period twice a month! it's very heavy. it lasts about 11 days now, then stops for 5, then will last for 9-11 days. i wanted my period to stop not to increase. it said that after 3-6 months my period could stop but i'm on my period right now and it's very heavy. the only upside is that i haven't gotten pregnant." | 0 |
pain | "oxycontin, gave me my life back. i have taken literally every pain medicine combination known to man. this medicine is the one that has given me my ability to walk again without pain. my case was a very bad coal mining accident back in 2006. i have had five knee and leg surgeries, both shoulders reconstructed and my hips operated on three times. so i lived a very miserable life until i was put on this medicine by my family doctor. all the doctors at the pain clinic i was going to had me on medicines like opana or fentanyl and lots more." | 4 |
acne | "been using this gel for about almost a month now and i can tell it works! my doctor told me to start off slow... but i didn't listen. i use this every night and apply it during the day time if i want to make sure i have no new acne coming. over all i can't wait to see my skin in 3 months from now." | 2 |
birth control | "this was the worst birth control i have been on since i started 10yrs ago. i have taken crystelle, deposit shot and this. i changed doctors and my previous prescribed camila when i was breastfeeding but after i stopped the sign effects came out of no where hard. that's when i had constant bloating, break through bleeding and mood swings. my new doctor said it wasn't a period like i thought because i would bleed on and off for days then weeks. she said it was break through bleeding. it stop pregnancy by making you feel unattractive with all the random bleeding and bloating. switching doctors was the best decision because she gave me crystelle again and now i am back to normal and lost some weight. only use if breastfeeding" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i was recently diagnosed with type 2 bp in july of 2016. i was on lamictal at first and it was a nightmare, it kept me from being sad but i would still get very angry. seroquel was next and i was too scared to take it at first, but once i started having a lot of heated arguments and stress i finally decided to take it. so far so good, i only take 25mg because is chills me out and eases my anxiety. i don't get sad and i don't get overly mad or excited. first few days i am tired on the meds but after a few days i am able to manage my life. i wish i would have went to a dr years ago to get treated because since i was 13 my moods have been up and down. now i'm as chill as a cucumber." | 5 |
pain | "i love taking cymbalta for my depression but because of the high cost of it even with insurance i am weaning myself off of it. i've noticed that since i am not taking it as often my pain is going away. i know this medication is supposed to help with pain but it has actually caused me lower back and hip pain since day 1." | 4 |
birth control | "so i used norplant back in the day. had it removed in 5 yrs as scheduled in 98. no problems. no period for 4 yrs. no spotting. all good. so i requested another norplant and was advised it had been pulled due to side effects. did the pill for a few years them got implanon in 2013 and told i would probably have similar experience as norplant. wrong. i spotted constantly for almost the entire 3 yrs. nothing heavy but constant. maybe 4 or 5 scattered days monthly with no spotting. not good for my sex life. got it removed on the 3 yr mark and went back to the pill. rarely had a period but started having blood pressure issue so stopped the pill. considering iud" | 0 |
anxiety | "i encountered a bout of hypochondria when doctors couldn%u2019t diagnose some pain i was having. slight worry turned into full-blown panic attacks and daylong anxiety. with anxiety comes a bunch of physical symptoms and i was certain each one of those symptoms was more proof of me having some sort of undiscovered health condition, feeding into the anxiety. my physician suggested i try going on lexapro for 6 months and i was at the end of my rope so i reluctantly agreed. side effects were horrible but they went away and within 1 month of my first dose i was completley back to normal. i've now been off it for 6 months and its like my entire episode never happened. lexapro saved my life." | 3 |
anxiety | "i've been on ativan for almost a month and at times i feel like my anxiety has diminished and other times it sticks around. initially it worked great, however i had to increase my dose so now i'm not certain if i will be able to continue taking this medicine." | 3 |
birth control | "i started tri sprintec 2 weeks ago after being off of bc for several (7) years. i was very nervous to start again because i had so many negative experiences in the past with the pill which ultimately led me to quit bc altogether.
after 2 weeks into tri sprintec, i have had very mild side effects from this medication. a little nausea in the evening the first few days, some lightheaded ness, and i do notice my heart rate has increased (i am usually operating on low blood pressure anyway so its easy to notice). so far i cannot complain about this pill and it has given me no reason to consider switching at this point. keep in mind people are more driven to write a negative review so take it as prescribed and see for yourself." | 0 |
birth control | "i have just hit the 2 year mark of being on the shot. which they recommended to stop at this point. i am unsure what birth control to choose next. i have endometriosis and the shot has helped soo much by stopping my periods but it has also caused almost all side effects it can cause. weight gain, drowsiness, headaches, fatigue, awful acne, swelling in my legs and ankles for over a year, you name it i've experienced the side effect.. i do recommend it for endo patients with severe pain and bleeding but those who don't have endo i wouldn't not recommend it as the side effects would not be worth it." | 0 |
pain | "i was recently put on norco 10/325 after being on vicodin since last summer. i had knee surgery which was not successful and now am living in constant pain. my doctor just increased my dosage from 4 to 6 a day. this should provide me with almost 100% relief from the pain. i wish i had an alternative to taking pain medicines. the medicine was scary at first (from the 5 mg vicodin) but i am now used to them and don't get that fuzzy feeling that made me so scared. now i know the drugs start to work because the pain goes away! norco does it's job well and i am grateful to have them." | 4 |
anxiety | "this does work for anxiety and seems generally safe and with little side effects. i personally do not like the long term effects of the drug and wish it was more of a 30 min to 3 hour effect. but this is great. my first choice would be xanax, this a great second.
there is some short term memory blanks, and more difficultly in concentration at times, also a slight sleepy feeling.
i do not feel any addiction aspects to this drug. i can take it, or leave it. i noticed when i do have anxiety, and take it, this helps the episode resolve sooner.
if i have anxiety and don't take it, i get through it longer, and may have other problems associated with the stress on my body.
i see no need to take this for recreational reasons, it is not fun?" | 3 |
birth control | "i'm reading all these terrible reviews and i feel like my experience is almost exactly opposite. it's not perfect, but i'm pretty happy with the birth control. i do struggle with anxiety and depression, but if anything i've noticed a "levelling out" over the past month of taking junel. i'm on the iron pills this week though, and i've noticed my appetite go through the roof. i was really confused until i went to take the pill this morning and it all made sense. my skin has improved a little, which i'm a little impressed with in only a months time. i've suffered from cystic acne for years. i did spot a little in week 1 and then again for a day in week 3, but my period is much lighter than normal, and i've heard that it regulates in a few months' time." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i was consumed with depression, anxiety, fear, rage, and compulsive behavior since i entered puberty. i was sent to psychologists who could not help me because my issues were entirely chemical. after years of failed treatment, i self-medicated with alcohol which landed me in jail. i finally went to a psychiatrist who put me on lamictal. i am a healthy, peaceful, and productive person for the first time in my life. i know i would not be here if it were not for this medication. other than severe dehydration, after 3 years i have experienced no adverse effects." | 5 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been taking seroquel for 7 years and was initially happy with the effects, but the medication hasn't been working as well lately and i have gained 40kgs in those 7 years. so i was put on saphris 3 weeks ago. the benefits have been amazing, with increased energy, memory and positive thoughts. unfortunately, i had a severe allergic reaction to saphris a few days ago and i've had to stop taking it. i hope to find something just as good. i suppose the good news is that now i know that there are other atypical antipsychotics that could help me." | 5 |
pain | "i am a 20 year chronic pain survivor. i tried this med years ago after anterior and posterior spinal fusion of l1-s1 it made me dopey, sleepy, and confused. i am write this review because my mom was recently hospitalized with severe sciatic pain, a week after failed injections the "pain specialist" felt this was the best route for her pain. she is 68 yo and sharp as a tack. i watched her all week get more and more short term memory loss, confusion, loss of words! basically symptoms of early alzheimer's which there is no history of. there has been no pain relief to speak of. i am demanding they stop this nightmare tomorrow. i have read several other blogs that people are have the same issues and they are 30 years younger." | 4 |
birth control | "i started ortho evra in nov. 2005, and am still on it. i put it on my pelvis an inch away from my hip, and have had no trouble with it sticking there. it did not stay in place on my upper arm or butt - probably due to friction. i have side effects: reduced sex drive, breast tenderness in week 3 and patch off week, mood swings and an increase in acne in week 3, and mild skin irritation at the application site. i have a history of migraines with aura. when i was on migraine medication that worked well, ortho evra did not cause a problem. since my migraine medication has stopped working effectively, it seems that ortho evra increases my likelihood of a migraine during week 3. i will sadly be switching to a non-estorgen form of birth control." | 0 |
obesity | "my dr prescribed belivq seven months ago and i took it for less than a week. i didn't give it a try. during a follow up visit we discussed weight loss/appetite suppressant options again and my dr encouraged me to try start over. after an in depth chat i decided to give it a real try so i started again in 1/2016. i am extremely pleased with the results! i have experienced zero side effects, which was my concern with not wanting to take the medicine when initially prescribed, a curbed appetite and noticeable weight loss. my health insurance doesn't cover this particular medicine but its my opinion that it is worth paying for out of pocket. i have recommended belviq and highly suggest people speak to their dr about belviq as an option." | 7 |
emergency contraception | "this worked completely for me! i took plan b 2 hours after the accident happened. i personally did not experience any side effects. a couple of weeks later i received my period and it was completely normal. the only complaint i have is the price for such a tiny pill." | 10 |
emergency contraception | "i wanted to share my experience because i know reading these reviews helped. i had sex around 2 am the last day of my period. he did come inside me, no condom, and i'm not on birth control... dumb i know. so the next morning i purchased the one step plan b. i started to bleed again and it lasted for about 4 days. i didn't really experience bad symptoms, however i did get extremely bloated and i did have sore breasts. i started my period 5 days early. i was scared and stressed out of my mind. it did work for me. i hope this situation helps someone out there." | 10 |
pain | "the drug from hell. was on 300 mg for 3 wks for scoliosis pain, they quit working so doc upped the dose to 900 a day. got such horrible chest pains i thought i was having a heart attack. thank god they were gas pains, but now i am weaning off and will never touch this garbage again!" | 4 |
emergency contraception | "i took this pill 2 hours later after i had sex .this one don't work. now i'm pregnant.please buy the plan b . i used the plan b before it does work." | 10 |
birth control | "experienced extreme hair loss. at first sex drive was through the roof. after six months it dropped to zero. i have lost at least 1/3 of my hair and started having really bad cramping and abdominal pain. it comes out on monday thank goodness. would not recommend this but everyone is different." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have been taking three 5mg valium per day for the last four years. it has worked wonders for me. i haven't changed the dosage and have had no reason to increase it. before i started this course, i would literally worry when i would get nervous. i don't even feel it in any way when i take it, but don't get anxious and am able to make decisions that i can't when i'm so nervous. " | 3 |
birth control | "do not use. i got an infection almost instantly and the dr assured me it was just my body adjusting. i had severe cramping randomly and daily. he checked and things were fine. a month in i have my period a week early and it's super or heavy lasted 7 days and hurts bad. another week later i wake up with severe abdominal pain.. i found out it was an infection i had gotten and it had moved into my abdomen and other organs because it had gone untreated because my dr said it was all normal. no none of it was normal. i had it taken out today despite my drs best efforts." | 0 |
anxiety | "i developed depression and anxiety after my divorce 11 years ago. it comes and goes but normally some stress or change in my life can trigger it. sometimes it is mild, and sometimes it pretty tough to deal with. i exercise a lot, try to eat healthy, keep booze to a minimum but it can be hard to shake. i have tried several anti-depressant's over the without much luck. even though anxiety and depression tend to go hand in hand, i find anxiety to be harder to deal with.
anyway... my doctor recently suggest that i try buspar. i read up on it and thought why not? it has only been a week (and i know it can take weeks to take effect), but i seem to be seeing some improvement. i am not as "consumed" with anxiety as a week ago." | 3 |
pain | "i was prescribed this by my physiatrist as an option for my avn, degenerative disc disease, fibromyalgia and myofacial pain disorder. many typical pain medicines overly sedate me, make me all nauseous that i'd prefer the pain, or make me itch. this medicine has helped with moderate pain if i only need to take two tablets max a day, anymore than that, comes the itching and nausea." | 4 |
birth control | "started taking this to avoid getting pregnant. first two weeks i had horrible headaches which would turn into migraines. i also started breaking out in acne everywhere. i have not had been skin since high school, but now its all over my face, chest, and back. nothing helps to get rid of it. i drink plenty of water use the usual creams and soaps and still have acne in exactly the same places for the past month. only plus is that my period is very light and only lasts four days." | 0 |
birth control | "was on the pill for 9 months, hated it, 18 periods
i asked my dr. about the paragard because i was tired of hormones that weren't my own. he told me how it's mostly for women who have had children and that it makes you cramp, bleed more, and doesn't help with acne, ovarian cancer, and ovarian cysts like the pill and other hormonal based b/c's do. but i insisted that is what i wanted and he put it in, it literally only felt like a deep cramp when he opened my cervix. now almost 4 months later all i can say is i have a period every 3 weeks now rather 4. my cramps have barely worsened. i actually love it! this month i spotted for the first 3 days and it was brown then boom she came. my periods are 13 days now, not 7. which i don't mind at all." | 0 |
birth control | "i had been on kariva for 4 years. i had noticed that if i miss more than one pill in a given week i will have some spotting. one time i missed one pill but remembered the next day and had continued to take them as normal but had a week of not normal bleeding. also very bad migraines. did keep my periods quite light and regular though." | 0 |
birth control | "i was on yasmin for over a year and i switched to gianvi. i've been taking it now for 2 weeks and my appetite has increased like no other but my weight hasn't changed. i eat and 20 minutes later i'm starving again. this will go on all day. my sex drive has increased and no changes in my complexion yet. anyone else experience this?" | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i love this pill! it works so good. it made my period come very early tho but i'd rather have that than an unplanned pregnancy. my last period was on the 30th and again my period came the 10th so it was so early. i absolutely love this pill tho. it worked 100% for me and i do recommend it :)" | 10 |
anxiety | "i have been on lexapro for about 6 weeks. the very first day i noticed a change, kind of a numb feeling but better. six weeks into it let me tell you lexapro saved my life." | 3 |
pain | "herniated and degenerated disc, with sciatic leg pains, very disabling, unable to get about, get dressed or look after my child and dog in bad days, tried the usual fib off from doctors and many prescribed medication, amitriptyline works as pain relief but have been on several months now and always had very thick healthy hair, falls out excessively now and thinning, weight gain at fast pace was always a size 8 not now can't stop eating, still with pain but can look after my family just, side effects ae depressing for me but they manage the pain to a point after trying alot. now looking into alternative healthy medication i'm told from a sufferer of back and disc pain that i should stop taking this toxin and try hemp oil along with vitamins." | 4 |
birth control | "i had the paragraph inserted 2 years ago. i liked the idea of hormone free birth control. my periods were heavier the first six months but nothing i couldn't handle. after having paragard for two years i developed what i thought were yeast infections. i treated myself wth otc meds . but it just didn't seem to go away. went to the doctor and found i have bacterial vaginosis. it is an absolute nightmare! burning, itching and discomfort in the vagina that makes daily life miserable and sex life non-existent. luckily i didn't have the horrible fishy smell other women complain of. dr told me it is a common problem with paragard because it changes the ph balance in the vagina. after one week of antibiotics symptoms still not gone. removing iud" | 0 |
obesity | "started taking saxensa christmas day. since then have steadily lost a half pound per day for a total of 5.5 pounds in less than two weeks. significantly, i had been working with a trainer and eating better for 3 months prior, and the scale wouldn't budge, so any movement downward is huge. i had some nausea days one and two, but no more since." | 7 |
birth control | "i had my iud placed 1 year ago to the day, and overall i like it a lot better than taking a pill everyday but i have had some side effects that i believe are from the mirena. i have gained about 15 lbs since the placement of my iud. i thought that maybe it was just because i wasn't breastfeeding anymore and everything was just catching up from post delivery but after reading the other reviews i believe its from my iud. i have also had some problems with acne i never had acne not even as a teenager but i guess those are just a few problems i will deal with as time goes on to prevent pregnancy. overall i would definitely recommend everyone to at least try it because everyone is different." | 0 |
birth control | "i got the implant june 2014 and i started my cycle about 3 weeks later and it was normal. the next month i was getting married on the week my cycle was suppose to start so my doctor gave me some meds to help hold it off for a week and it worked. november was the first month that my cycle lasted 28 days after that it's been like 2 to 4 weeks of bleeding 2 to 4 weeks off. i went to my doctor june 2015 and she put me on meds for 3 months to help give me a break from bleeding. the first month on the meds my cycle lasted about 34 days the 2nd month was 3 weeks long and so was the third month. i haven't had a break from bleeding at all and i can't tell you when i had a cycle longer then 3 weeks without bleeding." | 0 |
obesity | "i'm done! qsymia has helped me reach my goal! started sept. 2013, 52 yo female with 3 kids, 5'4" weighed 198 lbs. now i am 145 lbs, look and feel great. with the help of qsymia i have learned how to control my calorie intake yet still feel full and be able to eat everything i like - just the healthy versions. i hope i will be able to maintain this without taking the medication anymore...we'll see!" | 7 |
birth control | "i don't know whats worse the bleeding for 6 months straight or the horrible depression, anxiety, and mood swings. i thought i was crazy luckily me and my friend both got it together and experienced the exact same side effects. so we both knew it was the implanon. the worst mental breakdown of my life. my hormones finally leveled out and i feel like myself again! it took 7 months of mood swings and bleeding nonstop. but i'm starting to feel normal again. i haven't removed it because they keep telling me once your hormones stabilize i'll be fine so i toughed it out. and feel 100% better. i just hope it stays this way." | 0 |
acne | "this medication is extremely effective when used properly. i developed whiteheads on my cheeks and had rather large pores on my nose with blackheads. i have been using the medication for a total of six months now. initially, i had some redness, moderate peeling, and some slight burning right after applying the medication. after about three weeks, the side effects subsided and i started to notice my skin clearing, pore size minimizing, and an overall evening of complexion. i used phisoderm deep cleansing face wash morning and night and then used neutrogena oil-free moisturizer with spf 15 in the morning. my face is very oily so i did not experience much dryness." | 2 |
anxiety | "this really works. been on it for a week and now feeling much less anxious. my anxiety was pretty bad, couldn't get through the work day without an anxiety/panic attack. saw a dr and since then this medicine has really helped." | 3 |
birth control | "i took chateal for 3 months, i was depressed, got nauseous every day, get horrible headaches, gained 20 pounds, got horrible acne, had the worst cramps, lost my sex drive. stopped taking them 3 weeks ago, my acne is clearing up, my headaches are gone, my sex drive is back but i have been bleeding since i stopped taking them." | 0 |
obesity | "i've only been on contrave for about 2 weeks, but wanted to go ahead & share my experience at this point, & will update again in a couple of months. unlike many other users, i've been lucky & haven't had hardly any side effects aside from a little nausea in the morning, that only lasted the first 3 days. i'm taking 2 a day, & will soon be starting 3 a day. i have lost 10lbs, following a 1,000 calorie vegetarian diet while on contrave. my insurance didn't cover it (united healthcare), but with the contrave rx savings program, i only had to pay $70 for my first rx, then it lowers to $60 3rd rx & beyond. so far, it's completely effective & worth it to me." | 7 |
birth control | "i have been through my entire first month of lo loestrin fe. i am on it for not only birth control, but also to help control mood swings and help out my intense cramping. i was skeptical that it would work because other birth controls had done nothing for me in the past, but it's been five years, so i decided to try it. the results have been quite satisfactory. i am underweight and have managed to gain three pounds, my mood swings were much less severe, and i did not even take any pain killers for my cramping this month at all. period also went from a week long to 3 days and light. only negative effect is acne, but i'm hoping this will clear up as i continue to take it." | 0 |
weight loss | "hello, i started phentermine 37.5 on 5/19/16 as of today 6/17/16 almost a month i have lost 16lbs. my starting weight was 200lbs and i now weigh 184lbs with a goal weight of 145. i do not exercise as i should so i'm sure i would lose more if i had the time. for the first week i had dry mouth and would feel a little drunk off and on and lost 11 of the 16 lbs. as for the second and third week i did not really feel like it was working and lost 1lb the second week and 4lbs last week. funny today i get up and take my pill like every morning and today i feel like it is the first day again, i have dry mouth, a little drunk feeling and a ton of energy, not sure if that is normal but we will see" | 6 |
birth control | "got nexplanon in february 2015 for irregular periods. i have now gotten my period for the third time in 6 weeks. no thanks. will probably be looking at getting it removed." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been taking lamictal for the last 2 years, its amazing and life changing! very little side effects, besides weight gain for a lack of words, losing weight seems to be impossible for me, and i workout 5 days a week, so for that reason, i'm looking to see what else is out there.
if by chance you are reading this and looking for something to help, this is it! really!" | 5 |
adhd | "not much side effects, just see imprint of things, when upping the dosage. feel drugged, like it's releasing chemicals in the brain, have quick 1 second pain in leg throughout the day now and again. helps somewhat with adhd." | 9 |
birth control | "was on alesse for 4 months but by the middle of the 4th month the breakthrough bleeding i would experience after the first week of the pills had not stopped. i would have my period for two weeks. in the first two months i experienced weight gain and a bit of nauseous and swelling of my breasts. however after about a week the nausea was gone and in the third month the no other side effects except bleeding were felt. i scored it so low because of all the breakthrough bleeding. no other side effects though once it was more regular to my body. i'm 18 btw:)" | 0 |
weight loss | "i took the one pill 3 days ago and is still experiencing tiredness and no appetite. i was so sleepy and could not stay up while at work. i will not take the pill again.. the fact that i am still having the affect 3 days later speaks volumes and is not a good thing." | 6 |
depression | "i have been on this drug for two years, it has changed my life. i had depression with severe insomnia and mood swings, i now sleep well and feel i have a new lease of life. i didn't realise how bad i had been before going on this drug" | 1 |
emergency contraception | "i had sex with my boyfriend a couple of weeks before i was predicted to start my period. after intercourse, we discovered that the condom had broken. within an hour after, we went to the store and bought the plan b pill. it was expensive, over $50 for just one pill. i experienced diarrhea, headaches, some spotting, and extreme mood swings. of course when i started spotting before i started my period, i was freaking out because i thought that i was pregnant. but i found that spotting is one of the side effects. the day before my projected period start day, i started my period! i know it is close to impossible to not worry about this, but don't worry! i was doubtful that it worked, but it does! sooner you take it, the better." | 10 |
obesity | "two months on medication, down 17 pounds. side effects were minor and transient. i still get hungry at mealtime but i have much more control over portion sizes and snacking, which is really what it takes. no intention of quitting any time soon" | 7 |
anxiety | "i just finished reading all these reviews about lexapro, just prior i was reading all the reviews from people trying to get off lexapro.. crazy the things people go thru to get on this medication and then just as crazy the things you go thru to get off it. so what to do???? i have been on lex for approx. 18 months my dr put me on when there was a lot going on in my life and i told 'i had shopping cart rage" :) among others issues. i too went thru all the crap in the beginning and felt just stick it out. i did and i survived and things seemed better. fast forward 18 months later i thought my life has calmed down and i wanted off the meds. i also have ambien and xanax that i take "as needed" which isn't often. i ask my dr about getting off" | 3 |
acne | "this medicine works great. i went through a really bad breakout for the past 4 months all over my cheeks, chin and sometimes under my neck. some cystic acne as well as rash like acne. i thought it was hormonal and went to the doc..all my hormone checks were normal. went to the dermatologist he put me on doxy 100 mg and also prescribed clindamycin...within a week the difference was very noticeable. i stopped the clindamycin because it was drying my skin out. so now i use just a topical salicylic acid in the morning and benzoyl peroxide sometime at night and my skin looks amazing. i've only been on it for a month. only thing left is the hyperpigmentation which hopefully will go away soon. stick to it. it works." | 2 |
depression | "went to the doctor complaining of anxiety. was waking up and not falling back asleep or even worse could not fall asleep. was also having anxiety attacks.
the last time this happened i was prescribed effexor which was a nightmare and celexa which did nothing for me. ended up quitting my job and with time off i returned to normal. quitting my job this time is not a option so the doctor put me on pristiq. noticed a positive effect within 7 days and i have been on it for a month now. this drug has worked absolute wonders for me. i have had no side effects at all (and no sexual impotency)." | 1 |
birth control | "i got the iud inserted may 2016 since then the acne has been horrible, cramping off and on all month. if i cramp there is sure to be bleeding or i will pass small pieces of tissue. i have no kids and i am seriously thinking about having it removed. not happy at all!" | 0 |
obesity | "hi i started taking this medication 3 days ago. i have been running to the toilet a lot. it takes all the oil out which was very disturbing for me in the start but now getting used 2 it. i weighed 93kg which it about 205 lbs. dr has advised me 2 come back in a month time and get my weight checked - lets hope for the best and will update u if it worked on me. good luck 2 every1" | 7 |
weight loss | "i started the adipex 37.5 mg on march 10, 2015. i weighted in at 322 first thing in morning after using restroom. 5 days later..march 15,2015 i weighted in at 311.8. i am weighing out my food portions. and logging all calories and exercise in myfitnesspal.com i have not started working out yet ...i will start the gym today. i got good advice if you bit it you write it ..to keep track. this has really helped me. on side effect. dry mouth, constipation, so have take phillips milk of mag. works great." | 6 |
adhd | "honestly taking adderall has help me very much. i no longer fight with others and i'm not overly sensitive anymore. ever since i have been taking it my grades have gone up. just a month i went from failing everything to passing all my classes. for me i don't have any negative side effects except one. when i drive alone at night sometimes i think i see something on my passenger floor move and it freaks me out immensely, but thats rare. overall i my symptoms leave and go." | 9 |
anxiety | "man, there's nothing to say about xanax that hasn't been said. it does its job like nothing else. works perfectly, but because of that, it's super addictive to people prone to anxiety and stress. because it's the magic pill that makes it go away! that said, my experience with it has been mostly good, as i have never gone above 2mg and i try to keep myself at 1mg daily. this is a literal life saver for someone with severe anxiety." | 3 |
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