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birth control | "i've had the mirena for over a year. not all experiences were great but most of the issues that i initially hated have subsided. my boyfriend was getting poked by the string, severe moodswings, hair loss, acne, a month of spotting... i had it all. i was so frustrated! but after a year, the string has softened, my face has cleared up, my hair is growing back (i've always had fine hair) and i haven't had any spotting or issues in over 8 months! my mood can still sometimes fluctuate but i've learned how to deal and it's not a problem. point is, there are a lot of pros about this form of birth control. if you do choose mirena, give it some time for your body to adjust! it can be frustrating but i love the peace of mind and glad i stuck it out" | 0 |
birth control | "had this placed a two and a half years ago. placing it was easy and pain free. the first year and a half were great. the last year has gotten increasingly worse. lots of break through bleeding. recently spotting lasted for 6 straight weeks. initially advil would stop the spotting (per my doctor's recommendation) but now nothing does. i would still get it inserted again though. the first year and a half really were great and i had none of the usual birth control side effects. i am getting it removed in a few weeks and my doctor has assured me that she has taken out several and none of the patients have complain removal pain. fingers crossed." | 0 |
adhd | "our facts: son was getting into trouble at school every day. he was a terror around the house. his diet was exceptional, eating vegetables, fish, fruit, rice, and no sugary drinks or high fructose corn syrup. lots of love and discipline at home. got in trouble all the time at home and school because he's uncontrollable.
with focalin he immediately improved and is doing great in school. he is actually happier and feeling better now. while his appetite is down while on the medicine (about 7 hours), he eats a huge breakfast and a huge dinner to compensate. even his tick has gone away. we are very relieved. only downside is that it only lasts about 7 hours. so when he gets home, he starts amping up again." | 9 |
depression | "xanax is the one benzodiazepine that actually helps. i have gone through a loss from my fiance of 10 years, he passed in september 2009 and i got on xanax and it helps me out a lot. it is the best." | 1 |
weight loss | "i've used belviq for 10 days. i was bummed at first because i actually seemed hungrier the first three days. glad i stuck with it! i lost 5lbs so far. i do a crossfit and eat a well balanced diet.
belviq does not take your hunger completely away, just helps reduce the cravings i had when i was bored eating, stress eating, etc.
i was surprised my insurance covered my prescription as i have tried phentermine the past and they didn't." | 6 |
obesity | "on my 10th injection first week at .6 now on 1.2 i've had no side affects what so ever so feeling blessed for that from reading some of the comments
so far have lost 11 half pound :)) and feeling great i have no cravings these injections definitely help with that i'm still eating breakfast and dinner
have quite a way to go need to loose 4 stone altogether but im optimistic and am almost a quarter of the way there
loving this journey so far excited for the future for first time in ages !!! even bought 2 new tops " | 7 |
birth control | "i started taking beyaz about a month ago. i was originally taking microgestin for birth control for a little over a year and i started to experience extreme cramps that kept me from classes on some days. i never had problems with acne or mood swings ever, especially while on microgestin. now that i'm taking beyaz i have very bad acne and feel very depressed and lack luster. i normally have a very high sex drive as well and lately it has decreased immensely. needless to say i will be switching." | 0 |
obesity | "been on contrave for a month. i gained weight! 4 lbs and terrible side effects, dry mouth and constant headaches for the first two weeks and night sweats which have finally stopped. when i take the full dose, i can't sleep and feel dizzy. i will use up the rest of the bottle and see what happens. just started the 21 day fix and see if i can lose the 4lbs i gained.
also the scale down scale is inaccurate. compared to my weight watchers that is right next to it, scale down is 1.5 lb more." | 7 |
birth control | "i had the depo shot for years and loved it but had to be taken off of it since i was on it so long. so the recommended skyla. i was really scared because i had previously had the mirena and i ended up in the er from the pain. but i decided since she said it was smaller to try it. the placement was extremely painful but keep in mind that i'm only 96 lbs and have a very small uterus. during and after placement that day, i had a lot of pain and dizziness and was pretty nauseous. but the next day the pain has definitely gotten a lot better and it seems like this will be a great birth control. i would recommend it, but i would recommend taking any pain medication before and after if you are a small person and haven't had any kids." | 0 |
birth control | "i've had the implant since july 2010. the insertion was very easy and painless, except for the lidocaine it stung a bit. i really like that i don't have to take a pill everyday. i don't like that i may go 2 months without a period, but will then bleed for 2 straight months! my periods are erratic and go on for a long time. i'm debating on getting it taken out, who wants to bleed for months at a time?" | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on a few birth control pills before but none of them ever made me feel like this pill. i've only been on it for 2 weeks and already have breakthrough bleeding! nauseated everyday since starting this pill, dizzy/motion sickness, light sensitive, and i get angry really fast. not to mention i have really bad cramps with this break through bleeding. i got put on this pill to help with pms but i am definitely switching. do not recommend at all." | 0 |
obesity | "started qsymia june 2015 took for 6 weeks lost 25 lbs. definitely curbed appetite, no noticeable side effects. quite awesome really. increased energy, some dry mouth. will continue on it per doctors recommendation. :)" | 7 |
pain | "i've been having infusions at least every month and i must say, this has given me the beat results, i am 90%pain free while under treatments and could not ask for better results. granted if it does start to wear off those affects are not good, but i will gladly take the treatment and continue to have my life back." | 4 |
depression | "i've been on several medications but lexapro is the only one that has helped. ive suffered from severe depression, anxiety,panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder and ive had suicidal thoughts since is was 9 years old. lexapro has helped with all of this. i still have "down" moments but nowhere as severe! i am able to face reality better and was able to return to school." | 1 |
pain | "i've recently gone off lortab and have started taking ultram. initially i was worried about the side affects and with lortab withdrawl (i have bursitis and a frozen shoulder). well this medicine works far better for my shoulder and back and over all pain, everyone can tell the diffence in me. i too can't be without it. they are now talking about surgery next month. so we will see." | 4 |
emergency contraception | "i am only a teenager very young. only being the end of grade 10. and i had unexpected and unfortunately unprotected sex with my boyfriend on friday around 8pm. he pulled out before finishing although i was and am terrified about precum. he told me about plan b and offered to pay for it. i took it at approximately 10am the following saturday. i experienced headache and fatigue. i took a nap and the symptoms went away. my expected period is next week an i just want to say thank you to everyone writing these reviews because you've calmed me down so much." | 10 |
birth control | "i've taken birth control, first when i was a teenager to control my periods, then to prevent pregnancy. i've had an iud, it's a toss up on that one. i have one child and until i can save enough money for the permanent procedure, lutera is what i'll use. it's effective, no weight gain, no mood swings. felt a bit nauseous when i first started taking this but other than that i highly recommend it." | 0 |
depression | "was dealing with cancer and was given remeron for depression. after having surgery for the cancer which was successful i continued with the drug but was having issues with my blood pressure. my bp would drop over 20 points when i stood up and i would lose my breath when walking short distances. all symptoms went away once i quit taking the drug. i would not recommend this drug to anyone as it set my recovery back greatly." | 1 |
acne | "honestly this cream is a miracle! about 3 years ago my skin was full of spots and acne and i had blackhead all in my tzone and they never went. i went to my doctor as i couldn't stand looking in the mirror anymore. he gave me this and yes it gave me very bad painful red skin and peeling skin but after a few weeks it went but you could see a difference in my spots in a few days as my family was commenting on it. i did it for the 12 weeks and my face was completely clear. i was so happy. then after about a month it all came back so i went back to the doctors. he said i should try the cream again but for as long as i needed it for. i'm still using it now and that was nearly a year ago. my face is clear and its because of this cream." | 2 |
acne | "i really had no issues with being on the med, until the horrible cystic acne on my chin began and continued!! i am 46 and have never experienced this kind of acne in my life. so embarrassing. it is painful & gross. i am stopping this pill. was so glad to see other posts about this horrible med." | 2 |
emergency contraception | "i am 24 years old. i was on the birth control pill microgynon for about 5 years straight. i got off it in the beginning of march. on march 26th, right before my period week, we slipped up. so we grabbed plan b. i had taken it before i was on birth control, and had no side effects. but this time i felt everything. so for two days i felt nothing. and then on the 2nd day i got shaky & hungry. on the 7th day i cramped, sore boobs, emotional, & hungry until 20 days after i took it. i got my period exactly a week late. i cried so much during that time. but trust me. your period will show up. you absolutely will feel pregnant but chances are, you aren't." | 10 |
obesity | "day 2 of using belviq. normally i have to eat breakfast within one hour of waking, or i'm nauseous and feel like there's a big pit in my belly. my hubby and i run a lot of errands daily and often hit up several stores through the day, i would have to buy snacks at every store. i noticed yesterday while in each store that i didn't even have the urge to get snacks, of course i looked at them very briefly, but never touched. i noticed so far i don't have an appetite until 5 or so hours after waking. i'm already a huge water drinker. i take one about 9th and 2nd about 6pm. haven't weighed myself yet, starting weight was (is?) 229lbs (5'4"). when i do eat i get full much faster. because i'm diabetic 2, i force myself to eat." | 7 |
birth control | "i have had this bc since april 2011 and has worked well and i don't remember the last time i had a period other than right before i got the replacement. after this one i will not be getting it replaced again. i feel my body needs a break from hormones and i feel my body needs to have a period, also i never gained weight from having kids i was always around 100 and now i can not stay under 130, i know i'm not fat but i do not feel comfortable with myself, i feel like my body needs to release all the bad stuff. i also believe it now has an effect on my emotional state. i do recommend it but don't get a replacement, maybe switch for a bit then go back to it." | 0 |
anxiety | "clonazepam. 1mg in am. 1 mg at bedtime. helps with myoclonus symptoms and sleep at night. side effect is severe aggravation. along with this i take venlafaxin for double depression. neither does anything for anxiety. think the clonazepam needs to go away in the daytime and perhaps a trileptic for anxiety. not crazy about benzos." | 3 |
adhd | "helped my life entirely. i'm a more productive and clinical learner now. didn't realize how bad i wasn't able to stay focused until i took this and noticed the difference. sleep and eat fine on it. after the first week that is. but the lack of appetite restlessness wasn't even that bad even then." | 9 |
adhd | "i started taking 30mg vyvanse about 2 months ago. prior to this, i've been unmedicated for adhd for about 20 years. for this time i have been coping with inattentiveness and failing school grades.
when i first took vyvanse i noticed the effects after about 30 minutes. my head felt very focused and conversations with people became very clear. for the first time in a long time i could listen to someone for longer than 1 minute without my mind trailing off to another thought.
i try to take vyvanse as earlier as possible. usually i take it around 8:00am with 9:00am being the latest. taking vyvanse after this time tends to keep me up past midnight. vyvanse lasts about 12-15 hours for me." | 9 |
depression | "i've been on this medication a few times now. gone off of it for several different reasons but nothing relevant to the medication itself. i've been on it for the third time 2 or 3 months now. i love it! i always have. it manages my depression, actually manages my anxiety and panic attacks, makes me feel content, keeps me awake during the day, has increased my sex drive and is just a wonderful medication. works different for everyone. if you're scared to start it because of the reviews, don't be. i strongly encourage you to at least give it a try." | 1 |
birth control | "i had my nexplanon inserted may 29, 2013 i was on the pill and it was my pill free week. so my cycle was supposed to start soon. as i had nexplanon inserted my cycle started. it lasted for 10 days, moderate flow, flow for 4 days then light the last 6. i didn't feel anything but a little burning from the numbing shot. my arm now has a scar but when i first got it the bruising was kind of bad but it still gets better with the days. i love nexplanon." | 0 |
anxiety | "i take this for severe life and death anxiety and muscle spasms. i take 50 mg per day, 10mg 5 times per day as directed by my health care professional. i have been taking this, vs. klonopin or zanax or ativan or other benzodiazapenes because of the longer term effects and the muscle spasm decreasing benefits.
have taken between 30 mg per day to 50 mg per day for 2 years now.
it does make me lazy. i have had weight gain.
i have to exercise and i have to also use caution while driving.
i take a high dosage, but without it, i would not be alive.
it is as simple as that.
i am glad this medication, has been used for decades, tried and true, can cause anger if one does not realize they need to self filter, but it does relax anxiety and muscles." | 3 |
pain | "they provide some pain relief from shingles pain, but not much. the big problem is how poorly they adhere. i really wish i hadn't paid for 5. they have to be held on by a bandage." | 4 |
depression | "i am 46 yrs old and have taken effexor since 2000. it helps me balance myself. it really works and it calms myself down and relax. but never miss it for a day or so it will give you dizziness or nausea. i would let the people out there know that effexor is the best antidepressant. it makes me focus my life on everything. thank you for saving my life effexor." | 1 |
pain | "i was prescribed this for pain following brain surgery. take with food to prevent nausea. to avoid constipation, i took each dose with a stool softener and drank apple juice. works good on the pain. but you do feel a little loopy on it." | 4 |
birth control | "i have a very bad case of endometriosis, which causes very severe pain during my period. after trying a few different birth control pills which my doctor said may lessen the pain, to no avail, i eventually had surgery. still, the pain persisted. after that i finally got my hands on this little green miracle, and somehow (in a way i personally do not understand) the pill has stopped my periods completely. i simply do not have them, ever, not even spotting, and i am only 20 years old. with no periods, no pain. if i stop taking them the periods and pain resume. i love this pill, its a blessing for sure." | 0 |
birth control | "i'm 17 years old and i've been on lolo for over a year now. the first few months were great, very little cramping and light bleeding, periods only lasted about 3 days. but in the past few months k have noticed my periods have been scarce and extremely light. i haven't had a normal period since january. part of this is due to the fact that i had brain surgery at the end of january but by now i should be having normal periods. my period is about a month late now, i am not pregnant either." | 0 |
adhd | "i began taking concerta at the age of 13 to treat my adhd. i'm now 22, still taking 27mg of concerta daily. overall it has been helpful with managing my adhd symptoms, i'm much less distracted and able to stick to one task at a time. it was especially helpful when i was in school because it was just so impossible for me to stay focused in class. as an adult it makes work so much easier for me because my job requires things to be done with a lot of precision. side effects i've experienced have been headaches (occasionally migraines), inconsistent appetite, restlessness at night, some difficulty sleeping and constant thirst. despite the side effects i feel that my overall quality of life has improved with taking concerta to manage my adhd." | 9 |
birth control | "they more than doubled the price of this drug for no reason because its been on the market for decades. i don't have insurance so i can't afford it anymore and will be switching to something that doesn't cost $75 for three months! it used to be $9 a month. even my pharmacist was rolling her eyes about the sudden price increase and tried to find a discount card because she said it was too expensive. shameful business practices." | 0 |
birth control | "there is a reason this is the highest-rated oral contraceptive on drugs.com. it is the best. it has no equivalent. this is the safest type of progestin type in terms of blood clots, the pill is highly androgenic (so, sorry for those with a pre-existing tendency towards acne; this pill may not be the best for you), but for the rest of us it means your sex drive will likely stay intact. it has the least amount of estrogen which, again, means it's the safest pill out there. after a few months your period will be so short and so light. no pill is perfect. being on the pill means fewer gains in muscle mass at the gym. but this is the closest pill to perfect you will find. you honestly can't do any better so don't waste your time trying." | 0 |
birth control | "i asked my doctor for a birth control because i was in a relationship and we both decided pregnancy is not in our near future and i can say trinessa did it's part when it comes to baby making time haha. i did not break out a lot before trinessa, but now even during the week i get my period, i have zero acne, and i am talkin no zits at all. i do not take the sugar pills during the week i am on my period because they are only there to take if you can not remember to start your birth control that sunday, other than that they will make you gain weight. downside i'm on like month 6 and i'm nauseous almost every time i take my pill sometimes even after i take it on a full stomach. still regular cycle, overall i do like it besides the nausea." | 0 |
insomnia | "i took 1 50 mg tablet of unisom; it didn't work so i took another one. i fell asleep 4 hours later and when i woke up, i had the worst headache for life and taste in my mouth for a whole week straight." | 8 |
insomnia | "i love this medicine. i have delayed sleep-phase disorder and i've been using ambien for the last five years. i learned pretty quick that i have to take it and go lie down; the first time i took some i thought "well, i'll go have a quick bath before i go to bed." my husband says i wandered in an hour later talking about how the bathtub faucet changed into a raven's head and we (the faucet and i, that is) had a very long and profound conversation about the harry potter novels and the social implications thereof." | 8 |
birth control | "it's been two weeks since my insertion. first off, i have not had any babies and was not on my period. i was really scared of getting the iud because of how much people say it hurts, but the only part that hurt for me was the needle they insert for freezing your uterus (my pap hurt more than my insertion!). mind you, i went to a women's clinic, where the doctors insert iuds all day long (definitely recommend finding something like that for insertion!). i had intense cramping for about an hour or two afterwards, but then it subsided. i had a lot of pressure and some bloating for about 24-48 hours, which i didn't mind much since i get intense cramps from my periods. all in all, i'm very happy with it. no acne, no weight gain, no mood swings!" | 0 |
pain | "i have been taking hysingla 20 mg for a month. i was taking norco 5-325 up to 4 a day for chronic back pain post 6 surgeries. i was switched to hysingla due to elevated liver enzymes from tylenol. i have bile duct structure and do what i can to keep liver enzymes lower. i only took what i absolutely had to daily of norco. averaging 2 norco's a day. since i have started the hysingla i have had a moderately severe headache and nausea everyday. i'm not sure which is worse the liver pain or headache. the nausea i tolerate. i have decided to stop taking the hysingla and go back to the norco. i would rather take as little as possible of medication and still be in pain than have increase in pain and be flat on my back for 6 hours with headache." | 4 |
birth control | "honestly, i really enjoy this pill. when i first read the reviews i was terrified, but i still went through with taking this pill for the first few months. in the first month i found myself getting slightly nauseous every time i took the pill and that i was getting moodier. but after the first few weeks, everything balanced out and i'm completely fine.
i'm sexually active and my partner and i have unprotected sex regularly. no baby here! i'm currently on my fourth month taking it and i feel fine.
i've had no significant changes in acne (actually, i think it's improved my skin), my weight has stayed the same, my mood is under control, and my libido is the same as it's always been.
just wanted to leave a good review here for estarylla." | 0 |
depression | "for me, lexapro stopped the negative thinking. it slowed it all down, the suicidal thoughts, the rumination, the negative was gone. i was on 5mg, decided i didn't want to be on it. i wanted to face my fears, my tears, my sadness, my negative, etc. i wanted to control it, not have lexapro control it. it covers up underlying issues that need to be dealt with constructively. i've been tapering off, i'm down to 1mg, maybe less. i'm learning to deal with thoughts, the few that have come back by praying, breathing and relaxing. opening up to people about my fears, my negative thinking, letting others guide me into positive thinking has helped tremendously. take the meds, but work towards resolving the underlying problem and coming off of lexapro." | 1 |
birth control | "i just recently started lutera. i love it. i've been through so many other birth controls. i've had no serious side effect occasionally i'll get a tad moody but overall i'm absolutely satisfied no pregnancy's and i'm losing weight. great." | 0 |
birth control | "desperate to get off hormones, i decided to try skyla. my doctor told me there is 0% estrogen and only 3% of the progesterone that was in my pill. close enough for me! she had me take the cervix softening pill the night before. studies are showing that it doesn't help pain reduction during insertion, and can even make the pain worse. do your own research and ask your doctor. insertion was more painful than i was hoping, but i was able to work that evening. my cramps have tolerably increased during my period. my flow has lightened, but my period lasts 2 weeks now. the last week is so light i only need a liner, but still. i'm being patient because i know some of my symptoms are from getting off the pill. overall i'm happy with my decision." | 0 |
obesity | "since starting contrave 6 months ago, i've lost 48 pounds. i had minor side effects when i started such as fatigue, constipation and irritability but once my body got used to the medicine, the side effects ceased." | 7 |
birth control | "i have been on this thing for about 9 months now. the first month was okay but since then, i have bled nonstop. it is awful. it is a great birth control because i haven't been able to have sex due to the constant bleeding." | 0 |
adhd | "i am a 30 year old woman, recently diagnosed with add. i always knew there was an issue there because i have always been extremely irritable/short-fused, indecisive, impatient, impulsive, forgetful, anxious, etc. i somehow busted my butt through school and even managed to get my bachelors degree but this came with re-reading lines of texts, taking several breaks while studying, and telling myself to focus constantly. i usually stare at someone talking but don't know what was said because i was thinking of something else completely. i couldn't remember movies or conversations to save my life. docs said it was anxiety and increased the dose constantly. at 30mg and 4 days on vyvanse, i feel great. only headaches here and there but i'm hopeful!" | 9 |
anxiety | "i am a 24y/o female. i've been taking lexapro 10mg for almost 4 months now and i can confidently say the only scary thing about this medication is people's negative reviews on it. first and foremost everyone is different, so everyone will react to it differently. i was prescribed it by my primary doctor due to my severe anxiety and mild depression. before this medication i was prescribed celexa, but hated it. my anxiety and depression got so much worse i decided to do something about it. it came to the point where my anxiety and depression affected everyone around me and i just wasn't happy anymore. at first taking this medication gave me some side affects. my side effects were really dry mouth, some intense dreams, and some loss of appetite. the only thing that has stuck for these few months have been the dreams. they seems so real! but i can say i rather have some dreams than those scary anxiety attacks i use to get, and those depressed bed sobs. lexapro has changed my life! before this medication my life was hitting rock bottom. my anxiety was so severe it took over my life. i obsessed over everything, overthought everything, felt like at any moment i was going to die. i was on edge every second. my blood pressure was always high and i'm only 24! i had this obsession of dying in a car accident, it came to a point i couldnt ride in a car with anyone else unless i was driving. if i did i would get panic attacks. my depression was also bad and also had an eating disorder. i felt like i was never going to be happy. was never going to be happy in a relationship, or in my job, or even be able to hug my own mother again. i'm happy the people in my life noticed how much my disorders were taking over my life and helped me make a change. lexapro helped my life. i hope my review will change yours." | 3 |
pain | "i was prescribed tramadol for a severe sore throat. i couldn't eat anything or take my other medicines before taking it and was only able to drink enough to keep me hydrated. although i have experienced headaches and nausea since taking it, i can at least eat soft foods and soup and take my other medications. the headaches and nausea aren't pleasant, but, after losing 6 lbs in 2 days because i couldn't eat, the benefits definitely outweighed the side effects." | 4 |
anxiety | "i'm pretty sure that i don't suit this medication. the first three weeks were absolute torture with blurred vision, headaches, nausea, and no energy. after that time the medicine did seem to help my anxiety and depression. however, after three months the side effects came back worse than the first three weeks. i went to my doctor and asked to switch medications immediately. coming off of the cymbalta was the worst experience of my life. at one point i had uncontrollable shaking and muscle movements. i couldn't even concentrate enough to go to the kitchen and make a sandwich. i know this drug works for many people, but for myself it was like taking poison." | 3 |
obesity | "i was very excited when i started taking this medication. and then.... i had read the side effects and was like oh this is crazy. i will say i was on no other medication. i have never had hair loss like this. it was gobs of hair in my shower. the previous posters that refer to brain fog - yep that too." | 7 |
depression | "cymbalta is so far the only medication that has noticeably helped with my depression and anxiety. i had more confidence and less anxiety while taking it. i say "had" because i turned 26 recently and no longer have insurance and cymbalta is extremely expensive, something like $216 with coupon, so i switched to lexapro. i will write a review on lexapro once i get experience it's affects. cymbalta is the way to go if you can afford it though." | 1 |
anxiety | "so i started effexor xr tonight for my anxiety that i deal with and let me just say never ever again!!
for two hours i felt fine, went to bed and suddenly was awaken by intense nausea so i sat up to wake my child's father(who stayed the night since we didn't know how this new med would affect me) and as soon as i sat up my stomach came up. there was no wait time. it's been five hours since i took it. and i've been up throwing up for the last 45 mins. not taking this crap again. i would honestly rather have be dealing with a panic attack at this point rather than this i can't even blink my eyes without vomiting crap!" | 3 |
depression | "i started on zoloft due to a number of losses-deaths in family & a breakup. while they say it may take weeks to fully enter your system, i would say for me it took a few days to feel it. mine was a lower dosage, 25mg i believe but it still worked well enough to jump-start my life again. i would no longer dwell on the negative things, however sometimes it was equally hard to concentrate on important things, as my mind would go "spacy" on occasion. slight dry mouth at first but it went away. i became more social and dated more. the downside- while interest in sex never waned, it would take a long time to perform. you would think that would be a good thing, but after 20 minutes, most ladies started glancing at the clock. so much for dating!" | 1 |
acne | "just want to start by stating my skin type..i get bad breakouts & that's why i am on duac. i'd say i have "normal"skin as it doesn't tend to be dry or oily. i would describe my acne as not extremely severe, it can flare up pretty bad & when it's at it's worst, it can sometimes actually hurt *to the point* i'm on this product a few months now. after about a month or so i thought it was working, but my breakouts are still happening just as bad, it does not prevent them at all!! now, i've a bad breakout for the past week & a half and it hasn't helped all that much. i use duac at night time because i find that's what suits me best..i have a strict night time routine..i cleanse, moisturise and then apply my duac. it flakes so bad!! will be discontinuing." | 2 |
acne | "after years of adult acne, my family doctor offered me this, to save me extra expense with a dermatologist. the results were immediate and acne is no longer something i stress about. it is very drying, so i mix it with my nighttime moisturizer and in winter, i sometimes have to skip a night, but i can't say enough good things about it!" | 2 |
pain | "until now this is the only medicine that has helped with my pain in anyway. it is now livable with little to no pain most days. for more than 5 years i've had pain." | 4 |
birth control | "i am 27, small-frame body constitution: 5ft 4'' tall, norm weight 113, married. previously, i have been taking ortho tri-cyclen lo for about 2.5 years and i have gained 12 extra pounds to my normal weight. as i said, with otc lo i have experienced all kinds of side effects from weight gain and face swelling (fluid retention) to hair loss, 9-day periods and mood swings. i didn't feel/ behave feminine at all. having switched to lutera, i noticed the difference - it took about 4 days for these extraz around my waist area to disappear, i gained half-cup size, i feel very lady-like compared to the otc lo (don't laugh but this is how the previous pill affected me), my periods are down to 5 days and are relatively painless.it agrees with my body." | 0 |
adhd | "i'm 18 and i've been on concerta for years. all the bad side effects i have so i tried other medications but nothing worked, so i went back to concerta. i love it. it makes me focus and not annoy people but it makes me have mood swings and go into phases where i'll just not talk, not eat, just watch movies all day (not depression). " | 9 |
anxiety | "many people are unreasonably scared of klonopin's bad withdrawal dramas.
well... it is true. it is a painful process to get away from klonopin once you stepped into its comfortable zone, but i want to say i would rather feel relaxed and comfortable than struggling with unnecessary anxiety caused by neurotransmitter unbalances.
this medication truly gave me a freedom from fear and agitation and get back to my life." | 3 |
birth control | "i love it! no kids! i got mine inserted september 2010 the day after i finished my period. i did gain weight but that was from not taking care of myself. i have not had my period since it was inserted, there was few spotting but it was not full blown. i know a lot of people have issues with their period during implanon but not me. i'm breezing right by. i am worry free, no kids, no period. i been recommending it to all my girlfriends. my sister is even going to insert hers this coming month." | 0 |
obesity | "if you don't make a significant change to your usual intake of fatty food oils pastries etc, then you will find a very unpleasant leakage of yellow oil soiling your underwear, as anything oily you have eaten is excreted and accidents will happen. it is not just about taking a tablet to lose weight, it is also about making changes to what you eat in order to prevent such side effects from happening. there is a positive however as cutting down on fatty/oily foods will also help you lose weight." | 7 |
insomnia | "i've been taking trazadone for about five years and it works great for me. at one point my dose was up to 200mg but i decided to taper it back slowly because i felt that it was too much and i still get the same effect from just 100mg now. my only annoying side effect is that it sometimes really dries out my mucus membranes (mouth and nose). especially my nose, to the point where it's hard for me to fall asleep because i have to breathe through my mouth." | 8 |
bipolar disorde | "im up to 200mg per day, and honestly, i really dont know how much its helping me. i seem to be a lot better, but i think the clonopin does a lot more for me." | 5 |
birth control | "do not take this bc. the hormone in this pill has a bad habit of lowering testosterone in women. that may sound like a good thing, but if you are a woman with normal to low levels already, further lowering will cause low energy, low motivation, low sex drive, and feeling generally crappy. i took this for four days and slept 24 hours on the last day. i'm done with it. i hope i stopped soon enough, these effects can be permanent in some women. i wouldn't recommend this to anyone with having your testosterone levels checked first, if you even find a doctor that will." | 0 |
acne | "27 year old suffering from adult acne. i've been under accutane twice in the past for 6 months each but relapsed both the times. so this time i was prescribed epiduo. i didn't get any redness or itching but my acne got 10x worse. my acne is usually concentrated in the cheeks but after epiduo i got newer ones in the jawline and forehead as well. the purge stage lasted for around 2 months but i stuck with it and now i'm acne free and only left with scarring. i don't apply it all over the face, only in the acne prone areas and i've noticed the scars have also started fading gradually. happy with this product so far." | 2 |
adhd | "while not perfect, this drug helped me achieve around an 80% improvement in my focus, attention, and ability to see tasks through to the end. i take 20mg ir in the morning and 20mg early in the afternoon. i was never diagnosed with a.d.d when i was a kid likely because i barely went to see doctors as a child. i used illicit drugs my whole life until it caused me to almost kill myself. after being clean for a year, i noticed my problems persisted with attention, focus, and finishing tasks. after seeing a psychiatrist and getting a proper test/diagnosis, i'm grateful. it's helped a lot." | 9 |
birth control | "i've had nexaplon for officially a month now. the site where it was inserted has almost healed- very little bruising or discoloration. i'm black american with a mocha chocolate complexion, just to provide further details. my menstuation came a week late, i've always had a regular cycle. i wasn't sure if it was going to come. i've talked to my doctor who had that spotting for the first six months, which was good to know. at the time, my cycle had just ended so i wasn't sure if i would experience spotting or not. it's been almost five days since my period ended and i've had very minimal spotting. so, so far so good!" | 0 |
depression | "brand name! i have been on this medication for a little over two weeks. i started off with generic 150mg xl to 300 mg xl after a week. my insurance covers the generic for $5 but i've heard awful stories about it and ordered the brand name via the internet for $50. huge difference! i don't have the anxiety i had on generic, clammy hands constantly, fear, and it really didn't do much. the name brand is energetic, calming, focused, more self motivated and leads away from negative behaviors. this is my first day on name brand and i was compelled to tell my story and the difference. you can get the name brand through the wellbutrin guarantee prescription online. rated 9 because i am fully alert and still awake." | 1 |
depression | "i have had depression for years due to situations that added to it continually. i have tried every pill made to help. usually within 3 days i would take myself off them because of gaining weight within that period of 3 to 5 pounds, also feeling awful to the point of despair. i had neck surgery that left me with pain everyday to the point of not wanting to live. my pain management doctor prescribed pristiq along with epidural procedures for pain. within the first day of taking pristiq i felt a great difference in my mood. within 3 days i knew this medicine was totally different. i have been on it for a month now and the only side effects i've had have been minor. it's been a great month of feeling more like my old self." | 1 |
birth control | "i was on this for 6 months and it was awful. i had the worst mood swings. then they switched me into junel fe for another 6 months. it was just as bad. i had acne. awful moods. and i understand everyone is different. but for me. it was just awful." | 0 |
pain | "i have a total hip replacement and a fused ankle due to a motorcycle wreck. so far this medicine has helped. i give it around 8.5. the side effects i have had that it makes me sleepy but other than that it helps." | 4 |
depression | "i started taking zoloft in october of 2003 for depression and attention deficit disorder. i have had no complaints. this is a wonderful medicine for me. i have found that the brand name works better on me than the generic brand. i know they aren't supposed to be different but they are. on the generic i have suicidal thoughts which i didn't have before i started on the medicine. on the brand name, i don't have this issues and feel so much better. i like myself and other people like me better too." | 1 |
birth control | "it is about 10pm and i had my iud insertion at 4 today. the night before, i inserted a misoprostol tab to ripe/dilate my cervix. i agree with most of the reviews that insertion isn't painful, but very uncomfortable. there was some pressure and cramping that didn't feel like a menstrual cramp, but close. after insertion i just had light cramping. i went out to dinner quickly after, and during my dinner i felt weak and flushed. i didn't feel like eating or talking. i started to feel better, but i just felt like i was having a hot flash. now i'm feeling fine and there's some light spotting and clots. my doctor told me to have nothing in the vagina for a week and will get my strings checked next month. i would definitely do this again!" | 0 |
depression | "i just started this medicine 3 days ago and i cannot express how much of an effect it has had on me already. i just graduated high school and became depressed soon after, severe anxiety where i couldn't go out to eat without having to vomit. i also couldn't keep focus on anything, especially when trying to talk to people, and overall was in the worst state of my life. thought i was hopefully, constantly having break downs etc. the doctor prescribed this medicine to me a few months before graduation due to anxiety and overall not feeling myself, i was definitely skeptical and taking medicine in my eyes was a sign of weakness so, i put off the treatment hoping i could cure myself out of this funk. i went to ctb and it helped but it was mainly focused on anxiety. i stopped going because it seemed a waste of my time. graduation rolls around, my best friends leaves for college really early and my life falls apart. a week was about all i could take of the constant emptiness, headaches and nauseous i got from being so depressed so i decided to start lexapro. the doctor prescribed me 10 mg and the first day i took it (in the morning) i was in a state of euphoria. just a little background on myself, i was never that outgoing but constantly happy. never the one to be outgoing in front of strangers and was very conscious of people around me. not on this pill. i was loopy, could not stop laughing and would not shut up. although this was great, it did not feel normal and i had very bad dizziness and insomnia that night as the drug began to wear off.. but i wasn't laying in bed miserably like i did countless nights before, i kind of sat there with a smile so it was actually kind of creepy. that morning i called my physician and asked if this was a normal or okay reaction considering i've been told you shouldn't feel anything for 4-6 weeks. he mentioned that it was "weird" that i had this response but it was a negative one. he recommended i cut my dosage in half and stick with taking 5 kg a day since the 10 obviously overtook my body. within hours of hanging up i popped half a tablet and can honestly say i felt happy without many side effects. i continued this the following day and my relationship with my boyfriend, family, and friends has greatly improved, i sleep better, i can laugh and actually mean it and i can go in public places without constantly being self conscious. i've heard it can have bad results in week 1 and 2 but after taking this medicine for only 3 days, whether it's the placebo effect or not, has saved me and helped me to return to my normal self." | 1 |
birth control | "my experience is similar to one above mine. i have only been on it a couple of weeks. my breasts have grown alot. i started taking the pill on the first day of my period like the pack said to do. it stopped my period, i know it's early but so far i'm happy with it. hope this helps someone ." | 0 |
depression | "stats: 26 year old. female. 110lbs. struggling with anxiety and panic attacks.
i started effexor 2 months ago when my panic attacks and anxiety got out of control and i tried to overdose on pain medication. i am extremely against drugs and it took a lot of convincing on my doctors end to get me on them. i read reviews and got scared away. i wish i hadn't.
i started off with a 37.5 dosage. my initial side effect was losing weight/ my fever appetite. i'm a petite girl but i love to eat. i supplemented this by drinking protein shakes and started working out. i am back to my normal weight now. a month later went up to 75mg. absolutely no side effects. anxiety is much better and no more panic attacks. also, my sex life wasn't effected at all." | 1 |
birth control | "i was on loestrin 24 for 6 months. no mood swings or side effects, but i just switched because my breakthrough bleeding got bad. i would have spotting off and on and then i was having a period the week before my brown pills. my doctor said this level of estrogen was too low for my body, but otherwise i think it was fine." | 0 |
anxiety | "this medication has been a god send for my chronic battle with anxiety and depression. a much safer alternative and also a much less expensive medicine than most barbituates, xanax works very well on me and several of my fellow patients who suffer from anxiety." | 3 |
weight loss | "one week and 10 pounds less. take it and forget about it. more energy, less desire to eat/snack, it's gone! just remember to eat.
side effect of dry mouth; buy oral moisture tablets (they adhere to roof of mouth), and nasal moisture gel and you'll be fine.
lot's more housework/yard work is getting done, and i seem to be a little more focused on tasks, in a good way.
happy with the medicine, with no complications to the other medicines i take, so i'm surprised about that. " | 6 |
obesity | "my name is amanda and i'm a 39 yrs old female have one kid, a girl 13 yrs old. my weight before i started taking contrave was 211lb and i am 5'3" tall. my first dose of contrave was on september 26, 2015. so far i have only lost 6lb. (after 3 wks.)
i have no experience any nausea or headaches and i believe is because i had being taking the pills 30 minutes after i eat.
now, what i have noticed is a weakness to my neck, very hungry, generalized small muscle spasms when i'm lying in bed, not so much energy but a feeling of wellbeing. my memory has sharpen and i had regular soft form bms. my abdomen is getting flat because of it. i also noticed the medication has affected my vision and at times a hear a sharp wheezing sound in my ears." | 7 |
birth control | "so yes it's effective, but never get this shot. i had it 3 times (9 months) worst nine months of my life. constant spotting and bleeding, never was able to go on the boat because i didn't have enough bleeding for a tampon but would bleed threw a bathing suit, felt very uncomfortable and always had to think about if i was bleeding, never wore white bottoms or pants. it was the worst experience of my life. if you see this dont take the shot." | 0 |
birth control | "i have had the para guard for about 9 months now. i was opting for the essure procedure when i went to the doctors. after personally looking at the coils and getting info from the gyne, i decided on the para guard instead. i am happy with it. it didn't hurt at all having it put in. just a little tugs and minutes later it was in. the first month was really heavy bleeding for days. since i have had it in for 9 months now, it has gotten less bleeding, but i still have one day a month it is really heavy. no spotting during the month." | 0 |
anxiety | "this is a qualified positive review for xanax. i was suffering from mild depression and anxiety last winter and my doctor put me on wellbutrin. that stuff takes 4-8 weeks to work and in the interim it can really up your anxiety level. a week later i started 1mg xanax 1-2x/day and it took care of the anxiety immediately. i continued using xanax for more restful sleep but after about 3 months i realized that short and long term memory was way down. stopped xanax and replaced with gaba and this seems to be a far better solution. the wellbutrin worked great, felt more energy the first week but did take 6-8 weeks to fully kick in. i will now only take the xanax for rare, severe stress. also check the connection to alzheimers." | 3 |
birth control | "switched to this from gildess 1/20 & didn't have any problems. in fact, my mood actually improved since i've been on it, but i'm not sure if that's correlated to switching pills or just life being nice to me. my gynecologist was actually astonished considering how many problems i have had with other birth control medications!" | 0 |
depression | "only antidepressant to quell my panic attacks and lessen my emotional reactivity. only downside is ruined sleep and constant vigilance to prohibited foods and medicines. also developed a bad sweet tooth. but you will definitely feel much better" | 1 |
pain | "my bottom spinal disks are crooked and rest on my nerves between them. i was on 60mg of morphine sulfate er. and took it for years and asked my dr. for an increase and he switched me to opana 20mg er pills and they helped my back pain and seem to last a little longer between dosage. i am prescribed it twice a day. i seem to have less tiredness than the morphine and i am prescribed 5mg of oxycodone for morning breakthrough pain. due to my liver condition he won't increase the oxycodone because it makes the liver turn it into morphine to filter it. when i need an increase of the opana i'm sure he'll give me that because it's a form of morphine and my liver can process it okay. so i hope this helps other people with my condition or similar." | 4 |
depression | "i have suffered from depression for years. i'm 33 years old and have been on and off medications since i was 12. i was on zoloft for years. which worked for me, the sexual side effects really got to me and my marriage which ended in divorce. i decided to give viibryd a try. i lasted a month. at first, it started to help. i wasn't as edgy and had more patience with my children. however i hated the way this medication made my stomach feel. i felt bloated all he time and my stomach was always making gurgling sounds. after week 4 i started to become irritable and just couldn't deal with it. i am going to try wellbutrin now. on day two so far so we'll see how it goes!" | 1 |
insomnia | "i have been taking quetiapine for a few years it worked fine at first. however now i have to take it 6 hours at least ahead of when i want to go to bed. i take 150 mg a day and i still have problems sleeping." | 8 |
depression | "i've only been on 50mg zoloft for about a week and i feel like i'm in a way better mood at times and haven't felt as depressed as i was before taking it. however i've lost a lot of sleep because of it, lost my appetite, getting confused at times, and absolutely no libido even if i tried. at times i feel like a complete zombie and it gets difficult trying to work because i feel so numb. i also feel a lot slower mentally but that may be because of lack of sleep.before zoloft i was having a suicidal thought every other day and cutting myself almost everyday and now of zoloft i am not thinking of hurting myself and 1 suicidal thought in a week. i've been a lot happier on this medication." | 1 |
birth control | "i started on aviane when i was 15. it's got the job done with making sure i don't get pregnant. but all other aspects of it are completely horrible. it makes me way more irritable, i gained 30 pounds( and i'm a healthy person, i always watch what i eat and i exercise ), my acne is worse, i'm moody, emotional, and more sad. it literally makes me crazy. i'm a totally different person on it. i am now 24 and i am stopping it this month. i would never go on it again. but now i am at a loss of what to do because i don't want to get pregnant. i'm thinking of getting the nonhormonal copper iud but i'm not sure. any advice would be welcome to. but do not take this drug." | 0 |
depression | "i took celexa in january 2002 for about 6 months. i was dealing with too many losses, i was crying day and night for a couple of months. i went to the doctor and he put me on celexa. it was amazing. i was so happy all the time. i figured i could handle everything so i stopped it. you really need to come off this slowly. now i am depressed again and plan on getting back on it until i can get past losing my job and the months of being out of work." | 1 |
weight loss | "i have been on contrave for 6mos. & also weight watchers. i have lost #25. i had absolutely no side effects. sometimes i wonder if you read too many comments/side effects etc.. it plants the seed. anyway, i can say that contrave has worked wonderfully for me, my only fear is what happens when i stop taking it! yikes, sure hope i don't put that weight back on!!!" | 6 |
birth control | "i had the mirena inserted in 2011.i loved it! i stop having my period almost immediately. no cramps! i just got it replace. pain is tolerable . i took ibuprofen an hour before. it helped tremendously. i'm slightly bleeding. but not like a period! just spots." | 0 |
depression | "i have been taking viibryd since 1/2012. at the time i was prescribed viibryd i had been on every ssri antidepressant available, none of which helped the depression. viibryd has lifted the depression. the only side effect i have is that i no longer have any emotion, although in the last 6 months i have been able to find some things funny. i am now able to function." | 1 |
adhd | "my son has been taking concerta at varying mg's for the past 6 years. he has experienced increased heart palpatations at night for the past year. cardiologist and add doctor state that its anxiety related. rx has worked well for years. unfortunately, i think its time to rethink the prescription as he enters his preteen years." | 9 |
birth control | "i love my copper iud so much. i'm 19 years old and i got it around my 19th birthday my period has come fairly consistently, every 25-30 days (with regular unprotected sex with my boyfriend). the worst part about it is the cramps. i had mild to non-existent cramps prior to getting the iud, but the cramps that came along with my first period not only started earlier but were really painful. but each period after that has gotten better. another thing is my period is heavier and a bit longer (from 4 to 6 day, and still is, but that's diminishing as the months go along too. the initial difficulties are worth the no-hassle, low cost birth control. insertion was a breeze, some unconfortability and mild pain. i took ibuprofen before and after." | 0 |
birth control | "this drug was absolutely awful in my opinion. for the first couple weeks, i had little to no symptoms. around week 6 is when all hell broke loose. it began with tingling and numbness in my hands and feet and crazy intense headaches. it interrupted my work day, where i had to leave the office a few times to lay down. then, i started getting crazy joint pain so intense that when i woke up each morning and got out of bed i would scream from the pain ( my pain tolerance has always been high). next came the shoulder pain i felt like my shoulders were full of knots that wouldn't go away. sexually, it took its toll on me too. week 10 came the irritability and extreme fatigue. this drug is awful i don't recommend it whatsoever :(" | 0 |
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