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bipolar disorde | "amazing drug when combined with lexapro ( for my depressive side ). to say it has changed my life, saved my marriage and made me a better father is a sheer undersell of this medicine.
i'm bipolar 2 with mixed episodes (dysphoric). i'm no longer filled with rage over nothing, irritable , or depressed. it has thus far been the magic bullet for me, after trying about 6 other combinations.
it's allowing me to be present in my own life without constantly overthinking or having racing and repeating thoughts.
having a clear mind is allowing me the freedom to be the man i always knew i was.
there's a lot of horror stories on here but just remember when you find the right medication. its worth it." | 5 |
anxiety | "i've tried several medications for moderate anxiety and panic attacks. librium has worked the most reliably. xanax and ativan work quickly but are too short acting. klonopin didn't do much for me. librium starts to take effect within about a half hour, makes me calm (not high) and keeps me calm for hours." | 3 |
birth control | "i've had the implant for a little over a month and so far i love it! i've had spotting that lasted about 13 days but it beats taking a pill everyday!" | 0 |
birth control | "i had implanon fitted 6 years ago after an unwanted pregnancy. i've had no side effects until now. my second implant is now at an end. i only realized it was running out because in the last couple of months i've had really irregular periods so went to the doctor. i've got to wait a week until they can remove it and put a new one in, but the stomach cramps are now really unbearable. but i will still be having another put in since the cramps are apparently down to it running out.
also, some confusion with the medicine modafinil. this site says it is not compatible. but both my doctor and gyno say it's okay." | 0 |
adhd | "well, it only took 33 years for me (and a good doctor), to figure out what was wrong with me. i have had unexplained tachycardia (did ekgs and no problems, although never during an episode) since about age 8-9, i've had episodes of fainting, syncope, almost fainting, fatigue, being hyper and crashing. add symptoms, depression, mania. i have been treated for depression and mania, 3 years ago, and came oh so close to a solution, but the wrong meds made it even worse. took 2 years to recover. until, i got a new doctor, who treated my add and after two failed attempts to tolerate adderall and ritalin, prescribed straterra, in the first 40 minutes i tool 25mg, my add symptoms subsided, and all other symptoms have resolved." | 9 |
insomnia | "i have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. i have tried ambien, many over the counter meds, acupuncture, homeopathic herbs & vitamins, and several other things for my sleep issues, and they have not helped. i started taking belsomra six months ago and it is the only thing that helps me sleep. i get 6-8 hours of sleep depending on my stress level. i found that the 15 or 20 mg works the best for me. i had some crazy dreams at first, but those died down after a while. i'm very grateful to have this med, because i would be sleeping 2-3 hours a night and feel miserable without it." | 8 |
anxiety | "paxil worked every time for me. i wouldn't say it save my life bc i believe god saved my life. but let me tell you it brings you back to normal sanity. when your not obsessing bout your anxiety or depression or feeling sad, that's when you know you hit the jack pot. anxiety and depression come out of no where and paxil helped every times. been on for 11 years on and off. this time round bout 4th time took longer and little stronger dose but hang on. i swear to you it gets amazing. not better but great. life is so good. seek help" | 3 |
depression | "i suffer from major anxiety to the point where it feels like my chest is going to crush itself from the tension. i also have tendencies to get panic attacks at random times along with a feeling a doom and gloom ever hanging over my head. while i never reached a point of suicidal thoughts i did have weeks and sometimes months of listlessness where i didn't want do anything, see anyone, or be anywhere. i felt like nothing mattered.
after being on wellbutrin i am happy to say these incidents haven't occurred again . unlike other medicines i have tried in the past, this one has had zero personality effect. i feel like myself, the one who was always trying to bust out of the anxiety ridden zombie that i was." | 1 |
birth control | "loved it as a contraceptive, didn't so much love the weight gain. didn't get pregnant so it did the job! i suffered severe ovarian cysts in the past (3 surgeries before age 17) and was on microgynon 30/50 tablets for 4 years. decided to opt for implanon purely for convenience, and initially it was terrific. no side effects except weight gain. i had it from january 2014 to december 2014, had one period in that time (used to be 28 days on the dot). absolutely fantastic, but i was slowly gaining weight despite eating the healthiest i have and going to the gym at least three times a week. spoke to my doc, she said i was unfortunately in the teeny tiny minority that just packed on weight. whipped it out there and then, now back on microgynon." | 0 |
acne | "i would definitely recommend this medication and say that is does work to treat and clear up your acne. i experienced nearly no side effects which was good as well. for maximum results i would recommended pairing it with a topical cream ( retin a, tactuopump, etc) because i found they work well together in clearing up my face! while some people have said that their skin may get worse before it gets better, within a few days of starting this medication my skin literally was all cleared up , and didn't get worse - only better. my skin stayed relatively clear throughout the month , except for a few days around my period where i would usually break out again. then it would stay completely clear again throughout the month." | 2 |
emergency contraception | "took pill after a weekend without bc. unprotected sex was on day 5,6, and 7 of my cycle. i took the pill on day 7. i am 42 years old. i did not get my next period until nine weeks later. i did not experience cramping, nausea, or headaches." | 10 |
birth control | "i have been taking apri for one month now and i absolutely love it! no side effects or weight gain or anything! it was my first pill ever taken and i'm so happy there are no complications. i recommend it to anyone! excellent choice!" | 0 |
birth control | "i had skyla put in about a year ago. the insertion was pretty awful because there were complications so it took longer than anticipated. that was not because of the skyla but because of my doc (which she was really great about the whole process). i include that because i haven't had any children and have a pretty high tolerance for pain, so i want anyone reading this to expect some discomfort. since having it my cramps have been terrible and seem to only disappear for about a week and a half or so each month. i also still have spotting. my periods in general are lighter but they last for 5 or 6 days now it seems. i've also had a significant increase in hormonal breakouts, which i definitely believe to be due to the bc." | 0 |
birth control | "i am 22 i have had the mirena since february 2010. my son is 2 i had it put in about 5 months after he was born. my mirena and i seem to have a love hate relationship. but when i first got the mirena it was so painful, i cramped and spotted everyday for a months. then all the bleeding completely stopped after 11 months. every time i do have sex i bleed for about a week or two normally light for everyday. also i have no sex drive, have mood swings, constipation, insomina, mild headaches and i used to have perfect clear skin and now i have mild acne, i would like to get the mirena out because of the bad symptoms i have but it's been almost 2 years and i'm not pregnant so that's great." | 0 |
anxiety | "everyone's experience will be different. i have experienced anxiety all my life, but no depression. a medium to low dose of paxil has normalized me. my previous extreme fear of nautiousness and throwing up has been quelled. ativan and xanax are fine as a temp solution (say for flying), but pax has provided me with a normal level of anxiety. i give paxil 5 stars, but only if you feel anxiety along with some ocd. depression, bipolar, might require something else." | 3 |
anxiety | "i love lexapro. i had really bad anxiety before lexapro and now i feel much calmer and more in control of my life. i only take 5mgs because my body is super sensitive but i can definitely feel and see a change. sometimes i still suffer from anxiety during pms but during the rest of the month i'm so happy and life is so much easier to deal with. lexapro was a life saver for me." | 3 |
birth control | "i'm 19 and have been on depo for about 1.5 years. yes i get moody, but i have a mood disorder so it could be that. yes i break out but its not absolutely horrible and i kind of always have had acne. i think i may have spotted a couple of times but only for a couple of days (so far). unsure about bone density since i haven't had a test done yet. i love not having a period or having to remember to take something more often than every 3 months. i think it's important to keep on schedule with it (none of this off and on stuff). no weight gain at all on it. definitely no lowered sex drive. only complaint: it can be scary not getting your period. but you can always take a test. also remember, its different for everyone." | 0 |
acne | "i used doxycycline (200mg) for about 19 months for my rosacea. discontinued it about 3 wks ago. coming off the medication is wreaking havoc on my skin. my main issue w/ rosacea was the facial redness, not acne, but the doctor never really explained that doxycycline might not help the former, and i was so desperate to find a "miracle drug" that i failed to ask the right questions or do the right research -- my fault. now i'm dealing with acne, and it's absolutely disheartening. my cheeks forehead look worse than ever. not to mention weight gain and feelings of pressure in my head. i would not recommend this medication. i regret taking it. there should be a warning that discontinuing the med *will* result in negative effects on your skin." | 2 |
birth control | "i just started taking this bc 3 weeks ago. (first time being on birth control) my period came a week ago and i'm still spotting. my cycle usually lasts for 5-6 days and it has always been irregular. but i'm not liking that my cycle length has increased. other than that i've only had minor headaches compared to my usually intense headaches so that's a plus. and i get nausea once in a while, no vomiting though. i've decided to wait 2 more months to see if my symptoms or side effects change for the better.." | 0 |
birth control | "this was the first pill prescribed to me in my teen years (i'm 32 now). i took them for about 3 years before iigot off the pill altogether for about 10 years. when i got back on the pill, i was prescribed a different brand and went with it thinking how bad can it be...biggest mistake ever!!! after 8 months of suffering on the other pill, i switched back to my old, trusty levora. what a relief!!! i experience very little, if any side effects on this pill, and it immediately started to reverse the chaos the other pill had caused my body (weight gain, bloating and severe mood swings). thank you levora!!" | 0 |
weight loss | "crazy start during 1st of holidays (oct.) but had upper endoscopy done to help with some constriction. the extra weight was affecting my health and wellbeing so i did not want to wait to start. my doc had a trial kit to start with then i got my first month's prescription. used insurance to absorb part of the cost and the coupon that was given by the manufacturer. dubious & nervous of injections, i pushed forward as possibility of better health was worth the anxiety of sticking myself. needles are tiny & you inject into the fatty areas so you don't really feel it while sticking. there can be achiness or stinging in the injection site sometimes. started having rash & itching at some shot sites but have lost 8 lbs. & feel like exercising now." | 6 |
birth control | "other than some vaginal dryness, which i am prone to anyway, i didn't have any side effects with tri-lo-sprintec, and i'm super disappointed that you can't get it anymore. i took it for 10 months without any trouble." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i took a pregnancy test on november 27th because my fiance said i was gaining weight - the result was negative. on the 29th he came in mean so i took a plan b within 16 hours... my period was due on the 12th of december it never came i was 4 days late..so on december 16 i took 5 pregnancy test and found out i was pregnant.. so did it work ?.or was i already pregnant prior to the 27th?" | 10 |
obesity | "this medication is an appetite suppressant and it does just that; i have been on the medication for only a week now but so far the results are amazing; i have lost 8.4 lbs; i have never been able to lose this much weight with dieting and exercise alone; i hope the results continue; so far the only side effect has been a metallic taste in my mouth." | 7 |
birth control | "i received my insert in november of 2015. my period stopped for the rest of november and december. i didn't have any side effects.
then comes january of 2016. must be the new year. i don't know. but after january 1st struck...everything went downhill. i started spotting constantly. i started getting acne around my chin. one zit goes away, 3 more appear. i started getting dizzy every time i went into the store. to the point where i stopped wanting to go to stores. i started feeling bloated and gross all the time. gained 10 pounds which has taken 5 months to loose 6 of. and i'm talking about running 3 miles 5 days a week.
after spotting literally for almost 1/2 a year, i decided it's time to throw in the towel and get it removed :(" | 0 |
birth control | "i have been taking this pill for a little over a year and i have had a wonderful experience with it. i did not gain any weight, and didn't have any side effects. the only downside that i am experiencing currently is that i've been getting my period recently during the second week of the pill pack so my gyno recently switched me to a different brand. everyone reacts differently to medication but i highly recommend this pill :)" | 0 |
birth control | "took it for a month and experienced horrible side effects. constant cramping out of nowhere, painful sex, zero sex drive, swollen, extremely tender breasts, mood swings, anger and aggression particularly, some depression, constant fatigue, bloating, and an irregular period after years of it being regular. had to stop taking it to get my sanity back." | 0 |
birth control | "i got this birth control back in the beginning of 2010 and at first i was scared because i thought oh gosh i haven't been getting my period but my doctor reassured me that i was one of the lucky few who stopped having a period i love it! most effective then most for teenagers and adults that work or live fast pace lives. i would recommend it because to be honest lets face it taking the pill is very difficult if you have a hard time remembering what time to take it. this birth control just stays in your arm not even noticeable unless you touch it." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on orsythia for one year and it's been a breeze. zero side effects -- literally zero. you will find a plethora of horrible reviews for this pill, which is actually what spurred me to write this positive one. remember that people that are content with their pill don't always think to write a review, i didnt! i've had no acne, no weight gain, no mood swings, no pain, short and light periods, no spotting, and no pregnancies. give it a try, everyone's bodies are different. just because other people have had a bad experience with a medication doesnt mean it will happen to you!" | 0 |
birth control | "i got nexplanon inserted february 12. i had my period since january 25. i decided to try nexplanon because the depo provera gave me mood swings and longer periods. i have had my period now for almost 7 weeks. i dont know if its because of the depo or if its also the nexplanon. i have gained 7lbs since starting this. its been great for birth control but that may because i havent had sex." | 0 |
weight loss | "today was the first day of taking the pill. i'm 5'1 -150lbs gave me a lot of energy to the point of walking and running 3 miles today! very thirsty i must have drank 6 bottles of water today with ease.
a little insomnia tonight but, i sometimes have insomnia so it's probably me and not the pill. so far so good! i hope to check back in two weeks with my update. working out really hard and eating right is the key! stay motivated all!" | 6 |
depression | "i've been taking cymbalta 30mg for almost 2 weeks now for depression and anxiety. my doctor said this is a very low dose which is why i feel only a minor improvement. before this, i have taken prozac, wellbutrin, zoloft, trazodone, buspar, paxil, and several others. with all of them, they either had no effect or made me feel worse. plus their side effects ranged anywhere from inconvenient to nearly debilitating. cymbalta is the first medicine that i haven't suffered from any side effects at all. the next time i meet with my doctor, i'm going to see if she will increase my dosage." | 1 |
birth control | "i've been using evra patches for just over 6 months, and my periods are perfectly regular and much lighter than they are naturally. i haven't experienced cramps, nausea or headaches and didn't before i used birth control.
however i've gained roughly 1.5 stone during use, but i'm not sure if it's a coincidence or caused by the patch. as a result my breasts are also about a cup size larger.
i always shave a square to help it adhere, i've never had one fall off, but they do tend to slide a little and the glue left behind will collect fluff. this means it's not as discreet as it should be, but this doesn't bother myself or my partner, and i can easily hide it on my butt cheeks under a bikini.
worth mentioning this is my first birth control." | 0 |
birth control | "i have tried several other birth control pills in my lifetime and none have ever done for me what loestrin does. i suffer from extremely heavy periods and no other pill has ever been able to help except for this one. i get no periods on this pill. to go from being unable to leave the house for a week to no period at all is beyond words for me. not only is this medicine effective for birth control, it also allows for a shorter period, or none at all! i love this and i will never switch to anything else." | 0 |
birth control | "i am finishing my second month on this pill and am switching to a new pill. the major issues i had while taking this pill was terrible stomachaches, and extremely heavy breakthrough bleeding; however i did not experience mood swings, weight gain, or any other adverse effects." | 0 |
birth control | "the first week was fine then after that i started getting headaches then comes the nausea in the morning and then i throw up non stop with all that i get diarrhea and dizzyness, lack of energy and appetite i stayed in bed all day today its horrible the worst i ever took" | 0 |
birth control | "i just started this bc last week tues and i'm already feeling nauseous every so often. one day i wake up fine the next i feel real sick it has also cause me to have a loss of appetite i've vomited twice because of this is anybody else experiencing this problem?" | 0 |
acne | "epiduo along with pill form medication worked so well for me. made my skins extra dry and sensitive to lotion but with one month my skin was smooth. i still have the scars but it's nothig a little concealer can't cover." | 2 |
birth control | "i haven't had my mirena for as long as everyone else, but i have to say that so far everything is great! i am 22 with no kids, but i'm moving in with my long term boyfriend soon and don't want to have to constantly worry about being pregnant. i won't lie, insertion for me was horrible. the pain was pretty bad, but went away almost instantly after removal of all of the other stuff. i felt pretty bad for the rest of the day and cramped for the next few with a bit of very light spotting, but i haven't had any spotting in the last week and just have the occasional cramp. i have felt for the strings and it kinda freaks me out that i can feel them, but my boyfriend hasn't mentioned being able to feel them. all in all, it's much better than the pill that i was on and i'm happy with my mirena so far!" | 0 |
obesity | "i just started taking didrex 2/9/16. i've lost about 7 pounds in a week with increased energy. i did have headaches at the beginning so i decided to take 100mg ibuprofen which helped greatly (i wasn't willing to stop without giving the medication a chance). i actually don't have to force myself to eat, i had a huge appetite. i still get hungry but the drug suppresses my appetite so i'm able to eat a normal sometimes less. does a wonderful job on the sweet tooth i haven't had any chocolate which is amazing!!" | 7 |
birth control | "i had the nexplanon implant done june of 2015 by my np at my ob. i was roughly 5 weeks postpartum and had to choose a bc since i was nursing. before my oregano i was on numerous kinds of bc pills for years. this is by far the first one that so far has done what it was supposed to do and no side effects. i did have a light period for a few days after the insertion but have had no period since granted i'm still tandum nursing. no side effects whatsoever. i haven't gained any weight, no headaches, no mood swings no nothing!" | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on microgestin fe 1/20 for a year and a half. and the first year i was not sexually active and i used only to regulate my period. (my cramps used to be so excruciating that i would have to stay home.) not only did this pill make my period much lighter and manageable cramps, i also have had no pregnancy scares! me and my partner are very sexually active and i have had no worries about being pregnant. everything is always on track. highly recommend this to any woman struggling with heavy periods companied by horrible cramps or is sexually active." | 0 |
birth control | "i love this pill! i was on it for three months and only experienced short-term side effects. i had lack of natural lubrication (even when i was aroused) for the first two weeks, and slight hot flashes for the first couple of days. after my body adjusted to the new hormone, everything went back to normal and didn't experience any other side effects. i've been especially pleased with not gaining any weight.
i had to stop taking hormonal birth control for a month to get blood work done, and began taking aviane again about a month ago. this time, i didn't experience any hot flashes, but did have the lack of lubrication for about a week. my body has, once again, adjusted to the hormones and everything has been side effect free since." | 0 |
anxiety | "have had anxiety for many years, have tried numerous meds and none worked for long. because of numerous surgeries i have a high drug tolerance and sometimes weird reactions. after taking cymbalta for 3 years the excessive sweating just became too much, i am now on lexapro and was using clonazapan when an attack would start,concerned about addiction to clonazapan my doctor suggested buspar. i started with 7.5 twice a day did not feel much until starting the third week then 10mg 3xs a day. did have side effects but was encouraged to wait 4wks, so glad i did. 1st time in years and i mean years, i feel like the old me, sleep through the night, no side effects. i encourage you to wait and see before you give up on it, for me well worth it." | 3 |
depression | "i`ve dealt with profound depression most of my adult life. i`ve gone the gamut of most antidepressants with varying degrees of success. most, even the very useful, usually lose potency after a few yearsl out of desperation, my physician prescribed a small dose of 2 mg of abilify in conjunction with wellbutrin. within a few days, my energy levels skyrocketed and my mood greatly improved. even though i`m concerned about the many side effects, i plan on staying with it while it still helps." | 1 |
birth control | "i got skyla inserted 6 months ago and it's been a nightmare since then. i'm 25 with no kids. my friend got mirena when she was 21 and said it was amazing so i figured i'd try it. insertion was pretty painful and i had cramps for a week. i went back and got an ultrasound to check the placement and was informed i had a irritated cyst and that it would go away..here i am 6 months later every 2 weeks i get insane cramping and a week long period. before skyla 3-4 day long periods and no cramps. i told myself if after 6 months im still in pain i'm getting it out. obviously my body is not going to adjust and it's not worth the pain! i've also gained 20lbs in the first 4 months and noticed more zits, anxiety, and my hormones are crazy." | 0 |
adhd | "my 5 year old son was prescribed vyvanse as his first medication after being diagnosed with adhd-combined type and we've seen a huge difference in his attitude already. he is so polite, much calmer (but not zombied), still has his personality and is active. he's become more aware of his surroundings and how to treat others around him appropriately. i can't wait for school to start again to see how well his social relationships will improve now that he's undergoing treatment. side effects the first few days were not nice to watch but he adjusted and is doing awesome. no insomnia or appetite loss either, and he has no complaints; it's perfect for him!" | 9 |
acne | "i began seeing positive results from solodyn after just a few weeks. i get an occasional zit, but nothing like what i had just a few shorts months ago. would definitely recommend!" | 2 |
obesity | "i've been on saxenda for a week now started at 206lb now down to 197lb.... i'm f 5'6 and 32 years old i'm only on the first dose of 0.6ml and it's stopping all the bad cravings.... i don't have much of an appetite i'm looking forward to see how the rest of the month is going to go.... my goal is 160 lbs so hopefully this will continue to work as well as it has been" | 7 |
adhd | "i like adderall for my adhd a lot. it keeps me focused and i am able to concentrate and accomplish the things that i need to get accomplished, also it helps me with my depression a lot because it makes me feel more happy and motivated." | 9 |
acne | "i've never written a review before but i felt like i needed to do this.i started using tretinoin .1% a week ago and it was really hard.the second day using the cream i had a massive breakout, like lots of pimples on my cheeks and lower cheeks.it was really hard and frustrating, make-up was not able to cover that mess. it went like that for about a week, i read about the "purging" but i was not prepared for this. i am in the middle of my second week and breakouts stopped two days ago, but my skin has transformed! my face is literally glowing and scars of the breakout of last week are here but no new pimples. i didn't have dryness in my skin since i was using twice a day clinique's moisture surge. been using blue led light too. be patient!!" | 2 |
birth control | "i've had skyla for about 5 months and have mixed feelings about it. the insertion wasn't that big of a deal (uncomfortable but tolerable) but it's the side effects i've been having issues with. first of all, i bled everyday for the first two months along with horrible cramps. it's gotten better since but i still spot a lot. i'm a person who has always had strong reactions to hormonal bc and i am starting to notice mood swings and an overall more sad mood than normal. i don't know if this is bc of skyla but it probably is because it's not like me to feel like this. i also have lost about 15 pounds and know i have an ovarian cyst which i never had before. i'm considering getting it out even though it's nice to not take a daily pill." | 0 |
birth control | "believe the reviews!! i got my first shot last month. how is this legal?? i just have light brown bleeding everyday, hot flashes and night sweats every night. i can't sleep, and i keep having crazy vivid dreams - again every. single. night. i don't take any other medication and i never had crazy vivid dreams like this. between the night sweats, vivid dreams and being anxious i probably sleep two hours a night and i have a 5 month old son who sleeps all night. i have acne and i have never had acne as a teenager or an adult. i had it slightly at the beginning of my pregnancy but it wasn't like this. i swear every bad side effect i read, i have! this has never happened with any meds before" | 0 |
weight loss | "i'm 50 pounds overweight so they say, but i really am too big, cute face, thick in the waist. i'm 5'5 and wear 3-4 in heels so when i went to the doctor and got on the scale i told the nurse this scale is wrong, it's no way i'm 248lbs she said, you do not look 248lbs. i just started phentermine june 12th and i've already lost 6lbs, found a skirt on sale for $5.00 but could not button it 2 weeks ago and i tried it on today just to see if the pills made a difference and it zipped up and i buttoned it with no problems...yippie..... need lots of water, have lots of energy and my cravings have disappeared. i have to force myself and i've eaten half of what i normally eat. looking forward to getting this fat off, 45lbs to go!" | 6 |
anxiety | "i take diazepam as needed for vertigo and the resulting anxiety--it's incredible! 2.5mg causes me to settle down and completely forget that i was anxious in the first place. i experience no withdrawal symptoms, but then again i take a low dose and only every few days.
my only side effect is intense hunger a few days after taking it--but that's a very small price to pay since now rooms aren't falling and i can sleep without the sensation of my bed swinging!" | 3 |
pain | "i have 4 slipped discs and a self fusing spine and i'm only 36. i have terrible oa in my spine that's hereditary. i failed epidural injections. the nerve pain kept me in bed crying most days and i couldn't be a wife or mom. i started on norco, then moved to ocycodone. they added neurontin and nothing took care of the burning shooting pain that was at the base of my skull and down my left arm. i got interminent relief for one year. i changed doctors and they put me on nucynta er 250mg once a day! i can honestly say i am pain free. i only take this and an anti inflammatory. i will say the consistent side effect is nausea vomiting and no appetite. i don't mind it as i'm finally pain free and i just eat small meals!" | 4 |
birth control | "i switched to this from cyclafem, which was a higher level of estrogen. this definitely helped control my mood swings and i even lost some weight when switching. what i didn't expect was i lost about 1/3 of my hair after switching. i gave it 9 months before stopping, and i recently just switched because i couldn't take the hair loss anymore" | 0 |
birth control | "my experience with this pill was good at first but the after the second month it made me really moody and depressed. i also noticed my sexual desire decrease. i'm definitely switching soon" | 0 |
depression | "i have been on viibryd for about 3 months with mixed results. i started on 10 mg, i saw little improvement and increased my dosage to 20 mg. the pros: it took me out of a suicidal depression; my anxiety is lower, the physical symptoms of anxiety have decreased too; i have more energy, no more afternoon naps. the cons: sexual side effects are present, not as bad as other ssris but still bothersome enough to keep me from increasing my dosage; diarrhea in the beginning but it does go away, be sure to take it with food; same with insomnia; vivid dreams; has done nothing for ocd and besides alleviating my suicidal idealization it's done little for my depression, i feel flat and unmotivated. going up to 40 mg may help but i'm ambivalent." | 1 |
birth control | "i got the implant put in may of last year, so it has been almost an entire year now. overall, it is extremely effective; i am very sexually active within my relationship and have never once had a scare. my last period was in october, and i have not experienced one since that point, which is awesome. i do very rarely get some light spotting, but i haven't bought pads or tampons in months.
now, on to some of the downsides: i definitely did notice that i have gained weight that has been hard to work off (i run 3 miles a day during the week), and i do occasionally get mild breakouts. however, i do also eat a moderate amount of junk food/sugary things, so i can't fully attribute that to the implant.
overall, very happy so far!" | 0 |
birth control | "the great thing about the pill is that my breast went up a full cup size which is wonderful. the bad part is that i got severe migraines about 2.5 weeks into the pack and i have never gotten one before. my cramps were so bad i felt like my insides were going to fall out and i never had serious problems like this. lately i have been more emotional than usual, i don't act like myself at all i'm always angry, sad, or depressed. my sex life with my bf is completely trash now so guess that makes my increased cup size a waste. no positive or negative changes in acne. since i'm only just finishing the first pack i'm going to try and keep going and see if the side-effects subside." | 0 |
anxiety | "been on lexapro 10 mg for 3 days now and the panic attacks went away but still have times where i feel like curling up in a ball and crying. i'm really jittery and feel like sleeping all the time. i'm hanging in there to see if it works...wish me luck!" | 3 |
birth control | "i loved the nuva ring! i switch to it after being on yasmin & seeing all of the scary commercials about it (which i liked too, but i'm a hypochondriac). i liked the fact that i just put it in & didn't have to worry about it for 3 weeks & i always started my period on the same day which was very helpful! i think i gained about 10 lbs while taking it, but i don't think that was due to the birth control, my husband also never noticed it during sex, added bonus;) i wish i could take it while breastfeeding, but my doctor doesn't recommend it. overall, i loved it!" | 0 |
weight loss | "i love phentermine and have been taking half a tablet once a day in the mornings. so my dose per day is only 18.75 mg. i have had no side effects except weight loss (down 25 lbs in almost 5 months). my goal is nice slow steady weight loss with 80 left to go. (my thyroid was really low too and started synthroid 5 months ago. my experience with generic levothyroxine = horrible; synthroid = wonderful!) i watch what i eat and get 8 hours of sleep a night, wear a fitness tracker and walk 5 miles or more a day. i also take my bike out on trails on the weekends and ride for a couple hours. what i have noticed with phentermine that has helped me the most, is it takes away my snack cravings and real hunger. recommend half dose. perfect!" | 6 |
insomnia | "this drug kills. it should be taken off the market. a few days after beginning taking this medication, my father started acting very strange and aggressive. he told his doctor he was feeling emotional, the doctor had him continue taking the drug. ten days later, he put a gun to his head and killed himself. i filed a freedom of information act (foia) and requested a list of all the adverse effects reported in association with this drug over the past couple years. there were sixty cases that ended in death. my suggestion: read through all the reviews here before you start taking this drug. they are messing with a part of the brain that shouldn't be touched, and the company's clinical trials were not thorough." | 8 |
birth control | "i took alesse as a birth control as well as to stop my acne. i used to get bad acne before my period and it recently started because before i didn't used to get acne. i'm 19 btw and just before the beginning of the school year i started getting this and the doctors suggested bc because it could be hormones and my acne wasnt that bad just a few on my forehead and cheeks but after i started taking alesse it got really bad and i have super bad hyperpigmentation now that i didn't have before. i took it for about 5 months and stopped and now my acne is gone but the hyperpigmentation remains" | 0 |
birth control | "i have had nexplanon for a month and a half. i have experienced spotting through out the whole time. but no other side effects. my boyfriend and i recently got a surprise that i am pregnant!!. this was such a shock considering that i have birth control. so it is a definitely a major fail. either my boyfriend has super sperm or i have a uterus made out of steel, but this was definitely not a great choice for me :(" | 0 |
birth control | "i've had 2 children so the insertion could be described as a mild contraction feeling. got through it. take pain mess before and after insertion and plan to take a few days off. bad cramps and spotting for about 6 weeks but then i've not even had a period now and it's been almost 6 months. so happy with it and acne a bit more but no horrible side effects and it's been wonderful to know i'm not going to get pregnant unplanned again. takes the worry away and no periods really rocks!" | 0 |
weight loss | "started taking just today! i couldn't believe how full i got at lunch. i am making sure to eat a little something low cal, low fat and low carbs every two hours. never hungry, slightly tired and a little bit of nausea after i ate lunch. however, i'm very excited how i end up in a week." | 6 |
acne | "i'm 17 and have had acne since i was 11. began using this about 6 months ago and the results were amazing, my skin cleared up almost completely with no side effects. stopped using it recently and my spots have returned so i know it was definitely working!" | 2 |
birth control | "started taking this 10days ago, and feel terrible! headaches, acne (and i have amazing skin normally), urine smells funny and emotionally very unsettled. will be going back to see the doctor asap, and exploring other options! do your research before taking this pill ." | 0 |
weight loss | "i just started belviq today i'm a 39 yr old diabetic woman and struggle with my weight all of my life but it got worse after having my first of 3 kids, it really became harder. i was a little scared as i have never taken diet pills before so i'm extremely nervous. but after reading most of the reviews took some of the edge off. i'm at 317 lbs and i'm so excited to see my results, headed for the gym now, i will keep you updated..." | 6 |
birth control | "i was switched to trinessa by my new insurance and was told it was just a different generic for otc lo which i had been on for about 3 years. prior to the switch i was recovering from anxiety and depression triggered by grad school. after switching i spiraled down and it took more than 6 months for me to put 2 and 2 together. the last 4 months i was barely working 3-7 hr/week. i was suicidal. i was crawling out of my skin with anxiety. i was also getting treated by a psychiatrist and seeing a therapist weekly. i was doing everything i was supposed to and it kept getting worse. 1 week off trinessa and i finally turned the corner. still having bad days but it is much more bearable. im now slowly starting to get my life back." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been taking yasmin for 9 months and i can say that it had protected me effectively against pregnancy.
i have read about some negative effects that have been linked to this pill. however, i decided to take it because my mother took it for years without experiencing any side effects. during my first cycle taking the pill, i experienced mild nausea and upset stomach occasionally. however, the symptoms were gone by the time i started my second pack. i have not noticed any changes in my weight or in my mood. i have frequent muscle cramps in my legs, but i am not sure that this is being caused by the pill." | 0 |
adhd | "my daughter hates the flavor! i can't get her to keep it down for more than a couple seconds before it's coming out of her mouth. i'd rather fight her in getting to swallow a pill than cleaning up the medicine from the floor. will be trying something else." | 9 |
anxiety | "i started this medication 3 weeks ago and like it, i am on the low dose one before bedtime! working so far, but may ask doctor to up the dose on my refill! have had no side effects that i am aware of at this time!" | 3 |
birth control | "i had implanon put it in october, and i've been on my period every day since then up until earlier this month. my doctor told me i could expect some irregular periods, but didn't think that meant i would bleed for a straight 7 months. it wasn't awful, no cramping or heavy bleeding. just an annoyance more than anything. i've been off my period for a couple of weeks now, and am hoping it stays like this for the rest of the time i'm on this." | 0 |
acne | "i started using this and it was fine until my face one morning started burning really bad, my face was bright red!! when i tried to wash it off my face started stinging and burning so bad i could have cried" | 2 |
acne | "in august 2016 my face broke out really badly and i had a ton of little dots all over my face. i was prescribed adapalene 3%. when i first started using it it made my face peel it was so dry. i started using it with the elf face moisturizer and it got a little better. my face was extremely red, acne filled, and painful for a couple of months. but in december of 2016 my face was completely acne free. this stuff makes your skin worse before it gets better but if you're patient with it it is so worth it! my nightly routine is to wash my face, apply the adapalene, and then apply persa gel 10% on top. then in the morning i use a gentle oil free face wash and the elf moisturizer. now (june 2017) i only get a pimple or 2 when i'm pmsing." | 2 |
bipolar disorde | "been on this medicine for more than ten years. the 8/10 is for it is due to its overall minor side effects over time, and its very powerful effects when not taken consistently. be advised. this medication works best when taken at the exact time(s) everyday and i have experienced all other symptoms people have described as bothersome but this is not the typical take it to be a walking zombie pill. i also don't think people realize how much they are moving when manic and when on this medication, you calm down. so it's completely natural to want to sit around all day and watch t.v. i also have gained weight and have difficulty shedding the pounds, however i would rather be sane and curvy. i weighed 130lbs starting, now am 178lbs." | 5 |
birth control | "i'm not even all the way through my first pack and i have a love hate relationship with ocella. my docs gave me this medication to prevent future cysts; i had a 9cm and two 4cm cysts (existent since birth). i have spotting every day! i can't tell when my period started " | 0 |
depression | "i was on prozac for 6 months and it was completely horrible for me. nightmares every night and suicide was way more compelling. i stopped takin the medicine cold turkey. a week ago i got put on 5 mg samples of brintellix. it has been working fine, but my whole body has been itching like crazy. it's so bad i have blood spots & bruises all on my body. i'm calling my doctor tomorrow to see what they can do about it." | 1 |
birth control | "i've had the nexplanon for about 4 months. pros and cons. pros very reliable, no worrying, and no forgetting to take or change anything. cons extremely irregular periods; first period with it was 2 weeks then no period for 2 months. my recent period had lasted for 1 month and there is no telling when its going to end. need to get removed now." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on this pill for less than a month and it's been awful - i wanted to see if it would help lessen the duration and heaviness of my period but i'm terrified that it's going to make it worse - my ance has been out of control this past month on my other pill i would get the occasional pimple around the start of my period but this is just ridiculous i've been experiencing cramps and digestive problems all month and didn't think it would be the pill but i'm switching back to yaz this stuff sucks" | 0 |
birth control | "i'm five and a half months in and i wish i could say my period stopped like everyone else's seems to have. i'll go a month without a period and then the next month i have about 3 periods. one week on, one week off. other than that, the only side of effects i can report are the mood swings. it makes me actually insane sometimes. i go through huge hormone shifts and i feel like i bloat more. the convenience of the drug makes it absolutely worth it though. i'm just hoping my body just needs more time to adjust." | 0 |
acne | "i've been on minocycline for about a month now.. and i've noticed a huge difference. especially around my period i don't break out as bad as i used to. my body is still adjusting to the medicine but it's slowly showing results. if you have any problems with acne visit a dermatologist.. it's sooo worth it! it's so much better than buying all those expensive face washes that don't work. trust me.. i've tried everything! good luck with curing your acne! those are just a few things i've found work for me! :)" | 2 |
acne | "i can't say i was happy with this medication i feel like it didn't help my acne what so ever. if anything it actually broke me out more than i usually do and it gave me black heads on my nose. not cute! everyone is different i feel like for my skin this was not a good fit. onexton is drastically better for me." | 2 |
birth control | "i am 21 years old and have never had children. i chose the mirena because it is considered a super safe method of birth control, and because it is low maintenance. after reading many of the frightening reviews on various sites, i was petrified of the insertion process because i had read it to be so painful. well apparently my tiny cervix didn't mind because i barely felt a thing. 2 minor cramps and it was over. this included local anesthetic injection, and clamping the cervix and everything and it was super easy. i think because i was so freaked out by what i read, i got very lightheaded about 10 minutes after it was all over. i was fine soon after, and experienced cramping afterwards. i recommend it. do not be afraid!" | 0 |
birth control | "i'm so all over the place with this birth control. i'm 19 years old, and currently started on my 2nd month. during the first month i had severe mood swings with extreme bought of depression and rage. to the point if someone accidentally bumped into me at the store, i wanted to engage in a physical altercation. my acne was also increasingly horrible for about a week. however, now my mood has stabilized (except i'm still susceptible to depression easily) as well as my acne. but i have started lactating! yes, lactating. i have had the breast tenderness throughout being on the pill but yesterday i actually started noticing milk out of one of my breasts so far. i'm so concerned. this is not something i was warned about.. i'm not sure what to do" | 0 |
acne | "this medication was amazing. it cleared if not all then most of my acne. it worked faster and better than anything i've ever tried. my skin did get dry and itchy at times but the cheap moisturizer i use fixed that quickly. overall, the product is genius and effective. " | 2 |
adhd | "i am currently a junior in high school on concerta going onto 4 years with it and i can honestly say it does work very well. it helps me focus a lot and you can see the results inflicted on my academics and how good they got. but the side effects are the down fall of course. i get insomnia and i lose my appetite completely for a whole day. and on top of that i feel emotionless, like a robot that all it wants to do is study and focus. it takes a toll on social life, but i guess that's the price we all have to go through when taking medications." | 9 |
depression | "i have been taking 15mg a night of mirtazapine for about a month. i did have some of the well known side effects at first. i had an insatiable hunger, and was extremely groggy in the morning. however, for me, these went away after about a week and half. i am now able to eat normally, and wake up feeling refreshed, and not groggy. i also workout 5-6 times a week. i'm not sure if that helps the symptoms or not, but it obviously slowed the weight gain as this medicine is prone to cause because of the increased appetite. it has absolutely helped with sleep, and with my depression." | 1 |
depression | "i'm not sure if abilify worked or not. i know i didn't feel worse after 3 weeks of taking it. i did and do now have terrible muscle and joint pain that i never experienced before taking abilify. i had to stop taking it because of this side affect." | 1 |
birth control | "i've been on yaz for 18 months. since starting yaz, i've noticed no major weight changes (maybe lost a few pounds, but i attribute that to stress) and some minor acne breakouts. the biggest three changes were mood swings, change in menstrual flow, and a huge decrease in libido. my husband noticed my mood swings and said i seem to be overall less enthusiastic about life. my flow changed to some very strange bleeding (heavy in the morning, nonexistent at night, sometimes lasting 10 days). overall, my period flow was lighter, i just couldn't seem to get a normal flow. the lack of libido has been a huge deal in my marriage. i went from wanting sex a few times a week to not wanting it at all." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been taking generess fe for a little over six months now. i am very pleased with the pill and have not experienced any nausea, weight gain, or break outs. i had acne before but after i started taking the pill it cleared up a lot. so far i have had a shorter and lighter period with much less cramping. i did have spotting in between periods the first couple months but that has stopped now. i'm a little freaked out because my period is a lot lighter this month than it has been in the past but from the reviews that i read other people on this pill experience extremely light periods too, or no periods at all. i cannot say how well the pill works for preventing pregnancy though because i use other forms of protection too." | 0 |
birth control | "i'm eighteen years old and i had my implanon inserted in the middle of april, 2010. the insertion didn't hurt at all (just a little sting from the numbing medicine). after insertion, i had a regular monthly cycle then bled for three months straight. i thought i was off the hook after that when i had a month of no bleeding. i've been bleeding brown ever since with only a couple-day breaks in between. i still have my sex drive (increasingly so) but i've gotten a little acne and i've gained about fifteen pounds. i'm still trying to be optimistic but my boyfriend and i are both ready for the bleeding to stop." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have always tended to dwell on things and make things more than they are for as long as i can remember. i am a 28 years old, young-professional who was laid off 4 months ago. despite not being too distraught about being laid-off "i thought", i began having panic episodes about 3-4 month where symptoms resembled a heart attack. after an er and 2 doctors visits, i was prescribed lexapro. i started the treatment monday night, and no lie was "on cloud 9" tuesday morning all day and into wednesday (today). i take 10mg once every other day! i have just taken my second dose and i am so much more at ease and this medicine is great for those with depressive and anxiety symptoms. definite improvement in quality of life." | 3 |
emergency contraception | "my boyfriend and i had unprotected sex a day before ovulation. needless to say that he didn't pull out in time. we're both young and he's getting deployed for the next 8 months so we are in no position to have a baby. i took plan b about an hour after we had sex and was totally freaked out and kept wondering if plan b worked or not. i googled all types of stuff and after reading reviews here, i promised myself if i got my period i'd write a review! plan b works, don't stress ladies!" | 10 |
birth control | "i've been on sprintec for two years. before going on birth control when i was in high school, my periods kept getting longer and longer, eventually becoming 18 days long. sprintec reduced my periods to exactly 7 days, i never had spotting in between my periods. before birth control i generally had clear skin and i still do for the most part. i experienced no weight fluctuation. but in the past year i have noticed an increased soreness in my vagina walls over time, it started to make it unbearable to use tampons on my period at some points, so i will be switching pills soon." | 0 |
birth control | "i'm 26, and i've been on this bc for a little over 6 months now. i have nothing bad to say about it, because i've had the most positive experience on bc than any of the other dozen bc's i've tried in my life. i got it 6 weeks after having my beautiful princess. since then, my sex drive hasn't changed, my skin is clearer, i've lost weight, i don't have mood swings (but we all have bad days...) , i haven't had a period, and i've never had to remember to take a damn pill!! #victoryismine" | 0 |
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