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birth control | "i've been taking birth control pills for 15 years and sprintec is the worst thing that has ever happened to me. i'm from latin america and i used to take diane-35, that has very low hormone component, controls acne, reduce pms symptoms and causes shorter periods, but is not available in the us. i started taking sprintec 5 months ago because a have no insurance here and i feel so terrible now, dizzy, no energy, headaches. please don't take this pill if you have insurance or a better option!" | 0 |
acne | "from 18 years old until 24 (my current age) i used to have oily skin and all-over breakouts on my face and upper back. i was on proactiv forever and finally was fed up with the ridiculous cost and little results. i asked my doc to put my on a bc that would address my acne issue and she chose beyaz. i have never had terrible deep cystic acne, but rather constant red bumps/pimples and under the skin bumps. the first 3 months of taking beyaz, i noticed less above the skin acne but more deep painful bumps. however, after the 3 month mark, my skin drastically improved. it's smooth and clear. i get an occasional breakout here and there but holy smokes. i have no negative outcomes- no weight gain and no crazy hormonal outbursts. try this!!!!!" | 2 |
birth control | "i'm happy and unhappy with this birth control. the pain of insertion was fine for me because it was fast and the doctor said i wouldn't feel it as bad because i just had a baby 4 months ago. reasons i'm happy with liletta - doesn't make me moody or sad like the pill did, no breakouts other than what i had before which is 1-2 hormonal pimples per month, and can't feel it.
unhappy - got it 5 weeks ago and have spotted pretty much every day since. my first period was longer and heavier. i get random cramps, especially after a work out and it is annoying.
my check up is next week and if the doctor doesn't think my spotting will stop within the next 2-3 weeks then i will be taking it out. hate worrying about spotting every day." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on nexplanon for a little over 2 yrs now. for the most part i think it is best form of birth control. i had a normal length period the month after i got and i didn't have another one for an entire year. when i did have another one it lasted for a little over two weeks and then i had another one a month after and that lasted around two weeks. 2 months later and i haven't had one sense. i will say that i do believe it causes mood swings because i have found myself to be extra emotional for no apparent reason. the biggest reason why i love it is because my boyfriend and i have been together for a year and we've only used a condom twice and i still haven't gotten pregnant so it's extremely effective." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have been taking buspar for 2 weeks now. my doctor started me on 10mg - 3 times a day right off the bat. it has taken away the constant "buzzing" in my head. the general feeling of dread, helplessness, anxiety and constant worry along with irratibility and agitation that i haven't been able to shake since being weaned off klonopin. (i was on klonopin for 5 years). it has given me no side affects. i still do not sleep well, but today, i cannot imagine not taking this medicine because i feel 10x better than i did 2 weeks ago!" | 3 |
obesity | "**update** i have now been on saxenda for 10 weeks. i have lost 28 pounds. i eat about 1500 calories a day tracking on my fitness pal. i never feel hungry. the only side effect is constipation. i would recommend this if you are trying to lose weight. i have been on many diets and never have i felt this good." | 7 |
birth control | "i got my nexplanon inserted on oct, 15th, 2015. the only painful part of the procedure was the numbing shot. downside of the whole thing is that i've been bleeding for the last 50 days straight, not light bleeding but moderate. hopefully it ends soon, if it doesn't i'm going to have it taken out at my 4 month re-check." | 0 |
birth control | "i used loestrin for about 6 months. i switched from yaz because although yaz promised a shorter period, i actually had it for about 8 days. with loestrin, i only had my period for 2 days - major plus. however, as time went on, i noticed that i would get stomach aches and the main issue was loss of sex drive. it took a while to realize that this was caused by loestrin but just keep in mind that this is a side effect. " | 0 |
depression | "started on pristiq after my dad passed away two years ago, and i was to the point i couldn't handle life. it was great; i was happy, i could cope, i didn't gain too much weight (a little maybe, but i wasn't "obsessed" with food). my sex drive was pretty much gone though. because of lack of sex drive, and sudden migraines, i went off it after a year. tried to start taking it again, and it just wasn't working anymore. the number one thing i would warn people about is that it's really hard to stop taking this medication. the side effects with the withdrawals are brain shocks, depression, blurry vision, confusion, exhaustion. " | 1 |
acne | "i'm in my 4th month of epiduo and i'm finally seeing amazing results! my doctor told me that i would not be impressed with it during the first couple months but to stick with it..and let me tell you that was hard! i had terrible peeling and redness and didn't think i would ever heal. but then after the 3rd month my skin cleared and the redness went away! i see myself in the mirror and can't believe it's me! my skin looks normal and so much more healthy. i didn't realize that besides the acne my pores were just dirty and my skin was uneven. now my pores seem smaller and i have a nice glow. i never skip a night of using it because i don't want to ever go back to my old skin. stick with it it's so worth it!!!" | 2 |
adhd | "28 year old female.i have both positives and negative effects. i have been on strattera for six weeks side effects constipation,dry mouth,anger and terrible insomnia. i cannot sleep even after taking zoplicone 7.5mg i struggle and when i eventually do get to sleep i don't sleep for more than 5 hours and its always broken i wake up several times so am always left feeling exhausted. my mood swings however have massive improved, pretty much stopped which i'm very happy about. only complaint with mood is that i seem to become very angry over little things, i have had several arguments when i have always suffered with anxiety so am not confrontational at all.i am not happy and going to consult my psychiatrist regarding changing meds" | 9 |
obesity | "i've just started taking the pills for only four days and i'm down 7.2 lbs! i am a heavy binge eater but i haven't done so since i've been taking the pills. love them ..so far no side effects ..no heart racing or anything. i was prescribed 75 mg and told to take two a day. i've only been taking one a day ! will up the dosage after
day seven. i'll be back with an update!.also i have to remind myself to eat..force myself really. it's definitely an appetite suppressant" | 7 |
depression | "terrible! i was on it 3 days while also on viibryd and it caused me severe anxiety. i was found to have a compound heterozygous gene mutation and the psychiatrist thought this should help. wrong. i also found out through the gene test i cannot take ssri's. viibryd is a hydrid ssri. the combination was bad news for me and i had to stop the ad cold turkey bc the blast of deplin apparently caused me serotonin overload.
still struggling 4 weeks later. from what i've researched, l-methyl folate should be started at small doses, like 400mg, not 15mg (deplin).... lord!" | 1 |
birth control | "i've had nexplanon for 3 years. i stopped having periods after the first six months, and that's been great. it's very effective. the major downside: i got terrible acne, on my face, chest, and back with nexplanon. i never used to break out before (i'm 21). i wouldn't say it made me gain weight, but the weight i have gained is almost impossible to lose. i think i will take a break from it just because i want my skin to go back to normal. if you have severe period cramps like i did, i would definitely reccommend." | 0 |
insomnia | "lunesta at 3mg is highly effective for me. but if you truly want the full benefit of the med, you must avoid eating or even snacking a good full hour or more before you take it, otherwise don't blame the drug. also taking with a full glass of water helps it interact with the chemicals of the brain for longer sleep duration. as a cpht in pharm myself, it frustrates me when those who prefer brand opposed to generic allege the two are not equals..(in most cases this is purely psychological). fda requires generics to remain within 4% of a brand drug's formulation before they can market as the brand's "generic." sometimes there is a legitimate difference when generics have been on a pharm shelf longer which can weaken potency. lunesta is awesome" | 8 |
acne | "i'm 32 and have had acne since i was 13. i've tried just about every cream and pill except accutane, and epiduo has worked the best for my skin, which is very oily. i had mild acne scarring with frequent breakouts and this has gotten me about 90% clear of breakouts and i've seen some improvement with the scarring. i still get a pimple a couple of times a month but they're small and only last a couple of days. it did burn when i applied it around my mouth and on my chin for the first month though. i applied a really thin layer and would just rise it off after 20-30 mins. if the burning didn't ease up. also, it took about 3 months to see real improvement. for someone looking to avoid the side effects of the pills, i would highly recommend this." | 2 |
birth control | "i had the implant in for a year and a half gained over 2 stone and my arm i had the rod inserted was always numb and tingly feeling. i always felt bloated and swollen, puffy looking all over. i hated it - the only good thing was it protected me from falling pregnant. it just wasn't for me. everyone is different. it just took me long enough to get it removed and i instantly felt better. now i have no hungry cravings ad on it i was hungry all the time and never satisfied. i could eat all day got really out of hand " | 0 |
birth control | "i was recently switched from gildess to microgestin, & microgestin was awesome! very few side effects, & my cycle became regular, & cramps mild. i went to fill my prescription last month & was blindsided by this new brand blisovi 1/20. the pharmacist stated it's the same formula as microgestin. yeah right! since starting this b/c i've experienced intense headaches/severe sinus problems, vision problems, anxiety, sleep issues, bloating, sore/swollen hands & joints, very tender breasts, & feeling so lethergic. i was actually starting
to wonder if it even prevented pregnancy due to the symptoms. i thought it was just the holidays. just finished the first pack & will never take it again! do not recommend this pill!!" | 0 |
acne | "i was put on birth control to not only reduce my cystic acne, but to regulate my periods. as far as my actual menstrual cycle goes, everything is normal, if not a little bit better because of this pill. but with my acne, things haven't been going smoothly. if i didn't have a complicated skin care routine i'm positive my face would be covered in acne. when i first got on the pill, my acne did clear up a bit, but eventually i started breaking out even worse than i did prior to being on the pill. to say the least, i'm extremely disappointed. i'm not using the pill for its intended purpose (i'm not sexually active,) yet this was recommended to me anyways??" | 2 |
pain | "i recently had an accident where a board hit the side of my ankle at a racing speed. about 20mph impact to my ankle, and a broken cuboid, 2 torn ligaments, and a broken ankle cap. i was prescribed (m37) vicodin. i take it 3 times a day and i live pain-free. but one side affect ive noticed is constipation. sounds funny but its true, taking vicodin on an empty stomach avoids this." | 4 |
birth control | "the best contraceptive pill i have been on. i fell pregnant immediately after stopping yaz. it controlled my pms symptoms migraines , acne weight the works. the only pill that has all the benefits.
i tried others & got bad reactions. this is the best of the best." | 0 |
depression | "zoloft has made my life worth living. if you suffer from depression, anxiety or ocd this drug can make your life better. never any side effects that i could tell. i am able to manage my emotions much better and that little knot in my stomach that was there so long is gone. give it a try.
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obesity | "big boned brown lady who likes comfort food. went from 216 pounds at 5"5 to 184 pounds 32 pounds gone. feelin skinny and now swimmin at the ymca. the doc likes my progress but 4 months is pretty good. lookin to get to 155 within the next six months. it works" | 7 |
birth control | "i was on ortho cyclen 28 day cycle for almost two years. i lost my sex drive, i gained almost thirty pounds in five months, my moods were horrid, and constant migraines. i switched to the patch, which i had been on previously. i'm on my second patch and already my sex drive is returning, i'm dropping some of that weight i gained, and my breasts are growing (they aren't even tender).
my only serious complaint is the itching. my skin itches where i place it and leaves a few little bumps that itch and burn. i'll take that and deal with it. also placement took a while to figure out but the best area to put it on is your shoulder blades. they don't wrinkle and scrunch up, or collect the linty stuff there." | 0 |
anxiety | "this med is amazing. 23 year old christian college grad with every type of anxiety for the past 2 years. could barely go to class or the grocery store, felt dissociated, distant and terrified of people (including friends). was scared to try any drug but after losing my job and needing to go out and interview i decided to try something. 3 days in and i feel totally changed. no anxiety. clear head. feel like i could even move countries to work and i've been out more in a weekend than i have been in 3 months combined. i take 5mg and 25mg of hydroxyzine to balance out the side effects (blurry vision, headaches, muscle spasms etc). don't be scared just try it. i regret not going on this sooner." | 3 |
bipolar disorde | "7 days ago my psych added latuda 80mg a night to my usual diet of 300mg lithium and 0.5 mg ativan (when required). the first two days as he tapered me up to 80mg of latuda i was tired almost sedated and super relaxed. my horrible rapid cycling has stopped, paranoia significantly lessened. i have only cried 3 times this week and i feel amazingly like "my old self again." i'm almost afraid its to good to be true and suddenly side effects are going to start. but so far so good! the only thing i've noticed is that i am eating again. i was having so much anxiety my food was choking me. i am not gaining weight, just able to relax enough to eat. i am hoping it will continue working and i will be able to wean off the lithium because of the side effects." | 5 |
pain | "i have had chronic pain from nerve damage when i had a mastectomy 11 yrs ago. have been to many pain doctors, tried epilepsy medicines, antidepressants, and now i am taking tizanidine, lyrica, cymbalta and a wonderful compounded pain cream that is a lifesaver for me! it has lidocaine, ketoprofen, and cyclobenzaprine. mention to your pain doctor. i put a small dab on my arthritic knee too. my insurance covers it 90%. good luck to all with chronic pain!" | 4 |
birth control | "i am on my 4th month taking this pill. this is my first time regularly having sex without a condom and i have not gotten pregnant. my sex drive is great, but i have a lot of cramps and breast tenderness. i gained some weight at first, but i went back down when i stopped eating as much. my periods have been long, but relatively light. considering i can overcome the side effects and i get this brand for free it works for me." | 0 |
birth control | "i'm 18 years old and i got the birth control implant months ago. the first 2 weeks were horrible for me my arm was sore and itchy and just in pain. yes the implant does really effect your emotions i found myself getting sad or mad really fast, and cried for no reason for the first weeks. other then that it's great! don't feel it at all in my arm works 100% !!! everyone needs to stop complaining about it, i mean it's messing with your hormones i'd expect it to make us emotional, everyone's experience is different, my sister got the stomach flu her first week. if you're really light in weight your period should be light and probably not even come. i just spot, but then again it's not 100% that you're not gonna get it or it's gonna be light." | 0 |
birth control | "i've had the mirena for a little over a year. i haven't had a period in about 8 months but occasionally do get cramps. my sex drive has become very high. i've also gained 30 lbs since i got it. that's been the only down side of the mirena. other than the insane weight gain, the mirena has been very effective and painless." | 0 |
birth control | "this pill is awful. i have been on it for 2 weeks and i have been cramping horrible every single day, i've been so bloated, so tired, so moody, my anxiety i through the roof, i've been breaking out like no other. i called my doctor to switch me back to my old pill but they said i have to finish this pack. never taking again!!!" | 0 |
acne | "i was on solodyn for 5 years. i am now 19 years old and just quit about 8 months ago. it made my skin flawless and got compliments all the time. never any noticeable side affects, although i did quit because i was afraid it was killing my liver and being on an antibiotic for that long is dangerous. also, the last 6 months i noticed my breakouts were no longer controlled, as if my body was becoming immune to the drug. now being off it my skin is worse than ever with many, many cysts. going back to the derm to hopefully find something else that perhaps is not as hurtful to the body (i can dream lol), overall a great experience with it, it just made me sick thinking of what it was damaging internally to my body. best of luck!" | 2 |
adhd | "prescribed 20 mg x 2. been on it for 2 months now and i'm weighing the pro's and cons. i fell back to one 20 mg. per morning. 2 20 mg was too much. granted it helps with focus, memory, and makes me a bit outgoing. but at the price of loss of appetite, weak erection, dry mouth, headaches, weakness and muscle cramps, sweating, and a few other nagging issues. it's not the first time for me on this med, or groups. they really are convenient for some of my issues but at a cost. not so sure if i want my focus, thought process, restored at the cost it brings me in the other areas." | 9 |
insomnia | "i can imagine with awe how i used to sleep even camping in heat or storms in tents in my 20's - maybe just so exhausted from mountain treks. in 30's, no major issues except occasional job stress or ex's loud snoring. all that changed at 40 when within 5 months my mom died, i got divorced, and i was stabbed up in a street robbery. sleep is sometimes almost impossible, and if you're reading this site, you are probably looking for answers (for you or a loved one.) i've been prescribed so many things, but drs repeatedly tell me traz is the best because it's non-addictive and allows all stages of sleep cycle. it worked great albeit funky dreams, but the next-day grogginess never left, so after many months i quit (absolutely no withdrawals.)" | 8 |
adhd | "hey all! i've seen where some people have mentioned the cost of strattera. i have insurance and my copay was still $45. i actually got online and googled strattera discount cards and my pharmacy let me use it on top of my insurance. my prescription ended up being free and i can still get a discounted price each month so i'm pretty stoked!
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acne | "i really like this product. you are not supposed to use it everyday, maybe twice a week starting off, nor around the eye area or sensitive spots on your skin. i believe that's why so many people had a bad experience, you're not supposed to use a lot either and i would use an oil-free lotion also. i have no idea how this is possible but i used it one night and the next day there were no new pimples and my skin appeared clearer, it obviously didn't get rid of pimples right away but it definitely calmed my blemishes and they were so much less noticeable! maybe it was just a coincidence but to me it felt like it worked overnight not even kidding!(if you're looking for something a little less strong use the clean and clear maximum acne cream!)" | 2 |
birth control | "i have been on this bc for 2 months now and nothing but great things. period is normal. no side effects. weight loss and life is good. i mean i've never taken a pill. i've always had an iud but this has been great and i would never go back." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been taking sprintec for a month now. the first week and a half i started taking it, i had the worst mood swings (crying profusely, suicidal thoughts, depression), but that was it really. those feelings only lasted that long. the only times i felt nauseous was if i didn't eat a meal at all before or after taking the pill. (i believe if you eat a good sized meal right before or right after taking it, you'll be fine). my breasts feel slightly sore, and are a bit more rounded and full now (which i'm curious to see if they get to another cup size, me being a 32a right now). i feel like this pill is effective and the side effects are mild and not too bad." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been on this medicine one week, i have been really hungry and now after reading the message boards realized the medicines may be to blame so i will adjust with eating healthier lower calorie snacks but besides that i feel great and have been sleeping like a normal person.
my attitude is cheerful and i feel more positive, and let me tell you before i started taking it i was seriously depressed so i feel like a new person now, i feel like my old self, before mental illness took over my life." | 5 |
birth control | "was it effective in preventing pregnancy? yes. did it make me miserable every day it was in there? yes. extreme pain in cervix every two weeks, bright red super heavy periods that would fill a cup in two hours when it's supposed to last 8-10. weight gain and bloating. extreme pmdd symptoms." | 0 |
pain | "post op foot pain. not effective to address pain. mild side effects: dry mouth, skin feels charged and i am unable to stay asleep due to weird dreams that seem to just "pop" into my head. first day on medicine, i'll call doctor tomorrow hope he will give me something different." | 4 |
birth control | "i've been taking this pill for about a month and a half now. i've gotten 3 periods within these past couple of weeks! it's very uncomfortable. also i've been very emotional like the other girl said all "cry baby like". my mood swings are crazy. i've gained 5 pounds. but i am baby free." | 0 |
acne | "absolute life changer. i'm in my late 30's and have been on antibiotics for most of my life to treat moderate to severe acne. besides accutane, i found the most success with bactrim, but recently became unable to tolerate it. it took four months for me to see results from spironolactone, but what a relief to now not have my life revolve around trying unsuccessfully to manage breakouts and cysts anymore! i did experience lightheadedness in the beginning and still on occasion. cut from 100mg to 50mg in the beginning to help the dizziness, and now back to 100mg. very thankful i found this med." | 2 |
obesity | "i have been using bontril for 7.5 weeks with only a 6lb weight loss following a great diet of protein, fruits, and vegetables. i just phoned my physician's office and informed them that i plan on taking myself off of the medication secondary to severe constipation, headaches, insomnia, fatigue, and frequent urination. i have been off the medication for 5 days and feel so much better. i didn't realize the potential cardiac complications until today. oh well, live and learn! good luck to all!!" | 7 |
depression | "i started zoloft 2 years ago and was taking 100 mg daily. i quit cigarettes cold turkey and figured i cold do the same with zoloft. i probably have 3 or 4 days left till its out completely. good thing no one crossed me in two weeks. everytime you begin to get upset a surge races through your brain. don't be like me. wean off the right way." | 1 |
acne | "so i went on this pill for my acne and irregular bleeding. at first, it made my skin break out somewhat more and i started to lose hope. i've had a rough time on the pill because i forget to take it daily but it's getting better. but after being on it for two months, my skin is totally clear. i have one zit and it's not big at all. i have so much more confidence now and i'm so happy that i stayed on it. if you are hunting about going on the pill for acne i highly recommend this brand. you will have side effects at first but trust me, it's definitely all worth it. " | 2 |
birth control | "all these awful reviews. i thought i'd share my positive experience. after lots of reading i decided to go with the mirena iud. i was two months post baby when i hard it inserted, for me i felt the speculum was more uncomfortable (10 weeks post baby) then the actual insertion. i didn't have any dizziness, i bleed for a couple days (but it was no more then a period), i also didn't need to take any pain meds, i have no weight gain or change in my skin. since my period hadn't come back at that point i only had the couple days of bleeding. i'm 2 years into having my iud and i haven't had a period to date. i still feel like i get pms from time to time and i've have had some lite bleeding on occasion. but it's been a great form of birth control." | 0 |
birth control | "this pill was great for regulating my periods and making them lighter. however, i constantly felt i was walking around in a cloud. i had zero sex drive, and the anxiety and anxiety attacks were getting out of hand. this medication also caused my chest pains. i went to my primary and she without a doubt said that these birth control pills were causing the anxiety attacks. i also gained weight. the worse part was it started to make me feel extremely depressed. anyone already on depression meds or struggling with depression should not take this pill. won't ever try birth control pills ever again." | 0 |
obesity | "the first two days of being on belviq were rough but after that i knew right away it was worth it. my insurance does not cover it but with the coupon it is $80. i did not get a refill thinking i would be fine without it but my weight loss has stalled and i am back to eating how i was before hand even tho i'm trying not too. my starting weight was 201 and my current weight after one month of taking it is 183 without exercise since i was healing from surgery! i just refilled it and will start going to gym with my next paycheck!" | 7 |
birth control | "i have been on apri for almost a year now and only recently decided to switch, not because apri was terrible. apri cleared my skin pretty well, i mean i still break out but it's a lot better. my periods were shorter and i didn't experience any weight gain at all. i think my boobs got bigger but i am not sure if that was the pill or just nature because i started it at 18. i can't say if it helped prevent pregnancy because i am not sexually active. my only negative experience with this pill was my mood. i was overly sensitive and i believe it caused problems for me. my family noticed a huge change in my attitude, so i had to learn to control it, which i can do relatively well now. but i still want to switch to see a more positive change" | 0 |
birth control | "i took this pill for 4 months thinking my body will get use to it but it only got worse. i have been taking different birth control pills for about 6 years now and never have i ever had the symptoms that i had on this pill. my periods were heavy and lasted 7 plus days. i had intense cramps to the point that i couldn't move and had to practice breathing exercises. i had blood clots that were the size of quarters or bigger. it may have just been my body but i will not go back to this pill." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i do not deal with fits of rage anymore nor do i go to extreme lows of sadness and the world is ending. side effects i had were initially insomnia grogginess after taking the medication and a little bit more hungry. i eat a well-balanced diet with lots of vegetables some fruit high protein and i notice having a snack before taking it helps for hunger pains. i make sure to get regular low impact exercise such as walking. i am now able to be a better mother keep my jobs and feel much much much better mentally. give it a try at least a month. it has been 3 weeks and i do not have insomnia at night anymore and have dropped 14 pounds. stay positive don't let side effects get you down!" | 5 |
birth control | "i have tried yasmin twice and this time it made me so nauseous that i couldn't go to college so i stopped. then i decided to suck it up and carry on and i'm so glad i did because the feeling of sickness only lasted about 5 days and now i am fine. i feel that my appetite is suppressed so i don't eat as much. my boobs feel a bit tender and i have gone up a cup size. i am yet to see results on my skin, it's still quite bad but i assume it takes time to clear up. also my last comment is that i have recently had difficulty breathing and my chest was really tight? the doctor said it is allergy related but i read online it can also be a reaction to yasmin. my doctor said it was unlikely though." | 0 |
birth control | "i used nuva ring in the past and it worked very well, the only reason why i decided to try nexplanon was because i was moving to europe for a study abroad program and wanted to avoid having to get a new prescription to get nuva ring and have to go thorough another doctor in europe etc... i have the implant since september 2015, at first it was ok i just had a minor bruise that lasted about a week and that was it, no pain, as a matter of fact it was too good to be true. the first month i did not have my period eveyrthing was going so well until the second month, i start spotting then bleeding then spotting again, it felt like i had a period since then, i start having acne like i never before. 8 month later i can't wait to take this thing out" | 0 |
emergency contraception | "me and my boyfriend had protected sex on april 15th. unfortunately, the condom broke. i took plan b one-step about 20-30 minutes later (the sooner you take it the better it works). my period was due in another week, so the anxiety began. i was very sleepy and sick to my stomach for about 6 days but i just got my period! i've never been so happy. if you took the pill within a 24 hour time frame you have nothing to worry about. stress will cause your period to delay even more. just relax, you'll be okay. this pill is very effective. accidents happen, and that's okay. plan b is only for emergency use though. i am so glad women have the option to this." | 10 |
birth control | "i have been trying to lose weight and have not been able too while on it and also sex drive has gone down a lot but other than that no side effects and works well" | 0 |
pain | "i have a c-5/6/7 fusion with a titianium cage. confirmed nerve damage at c-7 via nerve conduction study. like most of you i've been on many types of pain medications. it is different for each and so is the tolerence. i am finally stable taking hydromorphone 8mg. and oxycontin 30 mg. i take them "backwards" meaning the hydromorphoe is for "base" pain and the oxycontin is taken at night so i can make it through the entire sleep cycle without waking up due to pain. i do not have breakthrough pain on this regiment and it is less expensive. also please have your testosterone levels checked since these medications can lower it. i take testim; a gel, that brings my levels back to normal. testosterone affects your heart, mood and other functions." | 4 |
birth control | "i started this pill june 2014 and have had an amazing experience. no pregnancies, no weight gain, and no acne (though i wasn't prone to it before). i do get emotional, and tired but nothing a nap and breathing can't fix, what works for some may not work for others, i definitely would recommend, me and a few friends have had very positive experiences!" | 0 |
birth control | "i got the nexplanon implanted may 14th 2015 after being on depo for almost a year. i decided on this method because i was tired of going back every three months for an injection. i have gained a significant amount of weight while on birth control but eating junk food doesn't help either.
for my body i notice that i have weird pains in my legs since from time to time.
i'm a calm laid back person for the most part and have always had a temper when angered, but on this birth control my anger soars through the roof when i'm triggered to the point of me shaking... of course i notice my behavior most times and can calm myself easily but it still scares me.
overall, i would recommend this birth control but with caution. do your research!" | 0 |
emergency contraception | "girls, i promise you this works. i'm a teenager, i was freaking out like crazy & kept crying about the thought of being pregnant. i had sex the 24th of march, took it 30 mins afterwards. 5 days later i got my " period " it isn't your actual period, just blood shedding, it was brown & light . this is a normal side effect, then i got lower abdominal pain for about 2 days & cramping for a few days. i was supposed to get my period the 11th, got it the 17th (today) as long as you take it within 24 hrs. you are fine loves!! try not to stress!!! the waiting was extremely hard but in the end , you will be fine, i promise!!! p.s plan b one step messed up your cycle, do not freak out if it's late! i got mine 5 days late!" | 10 |
acne | "i love epiduo. i've been using this acne medication for 3 years now and have flawless skin. it does make your face dry and flakey when you start using it and it does take about 6 or more months to completely clear your face up so be patient. always remember to wear sunscreen when using this product." | 2 |
birth control | "i got my implanon in january 2010, i'm now nearing the 6 month mark and i couldn't be happier.
when i first got it inserted i was extremely moody for at least two weeks, and i got my period every 2 weeks, and then that turned into every 3 weeks and now it's almost as if it's stopped completely. the past month i have had 2 half days of spotting and moderate cramps but that is it. i sometimes get moody, but that's about it! i lost weight about 5 kg and i find it has had a big effect on my appetite and my needing to snack. there's been no real effect on my skin, and my hair is in it's normal condition. it's doing its job, and i hope that my period just disappears completely!" | 0 |
birth control | "ladies, if your reading this your probably deciding wether or not to get the skyla. honestly, reading 90% of these comments scared the crap out of me but decided to go through anyways. people are most likely only going to write about the negative so keep that in mind. today, 2/9/16 i got my skyla inserted on the third day of my period. it was awkward going in with my period but i was all up for a easier insertion. the entire progress took 10 minutes, the doctor felt around to locate the position of my uterus. then put in the cold and uncomfortable specula. she poked around down there and i just felt pressure and cramping. not unbearable or teeth clenching, just awkward and crampy. after, i went shopping and rested! loving it so far :)" | 0 |
birth control | "i absolutely love the skyla. i've had it in for about 9 months. i was 21 at the time, no kids, and insertion was a little uncomfortable but bearable. felt like bad period cramps. i had my period pretty heavy for the first month or so and then one day it was gone and i didn't have it again for a few months. every once in a while when i do get my period it's pretty light with some cramping (average period i would say) for a week or less. i highly recommend this. i don't feel it at all and my husband doesn't either." | 0 |
birth control | "i just received the paragard today and wanted to share about the procedure. i'm 30, with 5 kids (just had twins 3 months ago today)i said 'over my dead body i'm getting pregnant again, knowing i'm prone to having twins!'. i told my doc i wanted something as close to being sterile as possible without going under. so, i chose the paragard. hormone free and stays for 10yrs, or until you want it removed. the process wasn't painful. but you have to remember, the more kids you have, it's not painful. and, if you just gave birth, it's not as painful either. of course if you're uterus hasn't been through any changes, it will feel like a big cramp and discomfort. i've spotted so far. i will keep posting on changes every month!" | 0 |
birth control | "i just got mine inserted earlier today so i can't really comment on it's effectiveness but so far my complaints are very minimal. the procedure it self did suck pretty bad but it only took a total of 4 minutes so it was tolerable. i've been cramping moderately off and on all afternoon and i've only felt like laying in bed watching netflix but to me a little while of uncomfortable tolerable pain is well worth it for 10 years of pregnancy prevention." | 0 |
birth control | "do not take it! i was recently misdiagnosed with pmdd bc i was having severe mood swings, headaches, anxiety, depression etc. bc of those effects my ob put me on ssri's on top of this birth control diagnosing me with pmdd. only to find out months later that those and the lutera were literally making me crazy. i was taken to the er when i had a severe panic attack the other day and followed up with my primary doctor. she took me off the anti depressants and also took me off lutera explaining lutera was the cause to it all. that i more than likely do not have pmdd and that i should have been given a different birth control by my ob long ago instead of misdiagnosis." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i have suffered from depression since i was 8 years old. i finally started going to therapy and taking antidepressants and various other psychotropic medications with no luck. finally at 39 my internal medicine doctor suggested i try lithium cr 300mg once a day along with a ssri antidepressant. i am going to be 45 next month and have only been in "the hole" five times. my doctor ups my ssri during these episodes until i'm stabilized then i go back down when i feel it's safe. lithium has been a life-saving medicine with minimal side-effects. thirst and acne are worth it." | 5 |
birth control | "i just had my mirena put in today (6/2/11) and the insertion was more painful than i thought it would be. not enough to put me in tears but enough to make me sweat and hold my breath. i've been having some light cramping and spotting and a little dizziness right after leaving the doctor's office but nothing to bad. i have noticed that i feel drained like i've been run over by a bus or something so i'm going to take a nap and see if that helps but other than that so far i'm happy with it. only time will tell how my body will react to it. wish me luck." | 0 |
obesity | "i have been using saxenda for a month now as started nov 4, 2017. my starting weight was 242 pounds and i'm 5'10 male. today as of dec 4, 2017 i weigh 230 so a -12 weight loss in a month. definite reduction in appetite as feel full with about half or less than of what would normally eat before. exercising lightly, mostly walking but getting a treadmill and free weights to soon to start to increase intensity of exercise as now at full 3mg dosage. no real side effects only at start was feeling tired but went away after first week. will update every month as goal is to get to 170 pounds." | 7 |
birth control | "i began taking birth control to help control my heavy bleeding and cramping. i was on a lower dose birth control, norethindrone/eth 24 fe, for 8 months and it was amazing until i started to have break through bleeding. my obgyn switched me to this to stop the bleeding. i'm a sunday starter and the switch between the two was hard for my body and resulted in a full month of bleeding. the periods lightened/shortened with this pill, but i started getting a ton of side effects i never had before; such as nausea, headaches, constant aching during periods, bloating, weight gain around my stomach area, and constipation. the pill worked to prevent pregnancy ( condoms) and in reducing flow, but with the added side effects it wasn't worth it to stay." | 0 |
acne | "i wrote a review on january 22nd saying that i'll give this pill three more months. well i didn't even last a full month. i was getting huge cystic acne everywhere but my cheeks. it hurt so bad it made me cry. after getting off the pill, which was no problem except a heavy mood swing, i've felt happier. i guess i was feeling depressed on the pill and didn't even recognize it because my life was very stressful at the time of starting it. my acne has gone away except for a few small pimples before my period. i will never go back to this pill. i am not currently on birth control but plan to be back on within the next year." | 2 |
birth control | "i've been taking junel for a little over two months now. i switched from microgestin 1/20 (because they discontinued it) to gildess 1/20 and let me tell you, i'm so much happier with junel. i loved microgestin and gildess just couldn't do it for me. despite taking it every day without missing a day or time, i had break through bleeding and a lot of heavy spotting. but now? i don't have that. i do have some emotional polarity at times because of the new pill and i have experienced bloating (but i also have ibs-c which doesn't help). but people need to realize that you can't bash a pill because it doesn't work for you. it works great for others and awful for others simply because of how your body functions. junel does its job as a bc pill very well." | 0 |
birth control | "i had the mirena put in when i was 30 and no one warned me about the pain, so i just sucked it up and dealt with it. i've had mine in for 3yrs now with no problems. the first year i would say did suck with all of the random bleeding. now i rarely cramp and the periods are very light so i can't really complain. some positions during sex can be uncomfortable so i just adjust." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on sprintec for 3 months now. my first month i had really bad acne and my brests were very sore. however, those symptoms stopped within a few days of my first cycle. i do experience occasional dizziness and nausea, but they usually pass after 10 minutes or so. i haven't had any weight loss or gain, and my mood and sex drive haven't been effected at all. my periods aren't completely regular even with the birth control, but they are much lighter and more tolerable. i am very happy with my experience with sprintec so far." | 0 |
anxiety | "i was on klonopin for 7 months but sometimes i would still notice i had anxiety so i decided to change to zoloft. it made me so sick. when i switched to lexapro a few weeks later it made my anxiety kinda worse and nauseated. i will just stick to the klonopin for now." | 3 |
acne | "i've had acne since i was 14yrs old, and i'm 18 now. so i've been suffering for 4 years now. i've tired everything to get rid of my acne. i had some cystic acne and just regular acne, but it would be all over my face and leave bad scarring. it was very embarrassing. i finally decided i would do something about it. i went to the dermatologist and she prescribed me solodyn. my face cleared up within a month, i have never seen my face this clear before it's like i never even had acne, all that's left is scars though. but this medicine from my experience works great, and i didn't experience any serious side effects. i highly recommend it." | 2 |
depression | "i have suffered from severe depression/anxiety for 9 years now. i also suffer from ptsd. i have tried almost everything out there, and prozac is the only antidepressant that i can take and that works for me. i am very sensitive to medication, and i'm glad i have found at least one medication that helps my severe depression. it helps motivate me and keeps me alive. i have been on 10 mg for a long time, and then recently went to 20 mg. i think i need to increase my dosage even more so. but it has been the only reliable medication i have ever taken, and for the longest duration." | 1 |
depression | "so i absolutely adore my lexapro i'm the happiest i have been in years. i literally cannot function without it. i had went off of it for about a month however due to insurance issues and i went insane. like literally. hysterical crying episodes i left my husband. so be prepared to never ever skip it. (i am back with my husband,btw when i got my mind back)" | 1 |
anxiety | "i have been taking paxil for about 6 months. before that i was taking zoloft for depression. while i was no longer depressed feeling on zoloft, i realized that was getting stressed out about little things. i have always been "high strung" and full of energy. since starting paxil i have calmed down and i am able to relax. i have just started taking niravam for high stress moments. i have gained weight and i am also tired feeling, but the peace of mind is worth it" | 3 |
obesity | "i've been on saxenda for 4 months and only lost 14 pounds in this drug. it costs me $450 a month and the results at first went like this month one 6 pounds weight loss, month 2 two pound weight loss, month 3 six pound weight loss and month 4 nothing! weight stayed the same. before taking it i was in a calorie reduced diet that had me losing 2-3 pounds a month so that would average out to 10 pounds in 4 months. i don't think the weight loss difference is worth the $450 a month." | 7 |
depression | "i've tried about every medication out there for my anxiety and depression; welbutrin zoloft paxil , cymbalta, emsam, xanax , etc.. at 75mg elavil helped me sleep, i had more energy, i didn't feel restless, and i rarely got upset. i thought i had found the perfect cure until i started to gain weight. i decreased my calorie intake increased my exercise and the weight just kept coming. in 4 months i had gained 26 pounds. i also started to such severe dry mouth my throat was dry and my voice was hoarse, i also started to have blurred vision. i really like this medicine but know if i can handle the side effects." | 1 |
weight loss | "i lost 10 pounds in one month w this. not only that, i work alot and this is what keeps me going. i take one in the morning first thing then lay in bed and in about 5 min i feel ready to get up instead of wanting to stay in bed all day. and it's definately cheaper than going to the weight loss clinic every month!" | 6 |
insomnia | "taking doxylamine succinate for insomnia and to help reduce alprazolam dose (anxiety) from 2mg to 1 mg or less. following the advice of the pharmacist, i took about 3/4 of a 25mg tablet and that dose has allowed me to sleep well without any of the associated morning after drowsiness. it has also enabled me to eliminate the night dose of alprazolam without difficulty ( tapered down over 2 weeks, long term user for 14 years). i am pleased with this progress and would say that doxymaline succinate has been a good choice for my needs. time will tell." | 8 |
obesity | "i have tried many different options for weight loss including weight loss surgery. nothing has worked so far. i started taking contrave 6 weeks ago and have lost 12 pounds so far. i am so pleased. the only side effect i seem to have so far is some sleepiness. as long as i am up and moving this does not bother me. what it seems to do is stop the cravings and give me the will power to keep me from eating. i stop when i am full and have no desire to snack at night. i am not really doing much for exercise at this point as i have such back problems because of my weight that anything i do is painful for me. i am hoping once i have gone down in weight a little exercise will be easier." | 7 |
birth control | "nexplanon is weird. i got it implanted on july of 2012. i am getting it taken out a year early, because recently, my arm i got the implant in, started to hurt. it started out as a dull, annoying pain, but recently, just hugging my boyfriend has become an issue. i would recommend to some people, because they said my experience was rare. there was no recovery time needed, except sleeping on the arm the implant was inserted was defiantly painful, and woke me up in the middle of the night. periods are almost impossible to track, they will appear in the middle of the night, stay for a few months, then just go for a month or two. it is a long lasting, worry free method. most pros, definite cons." | 0 |
anxiety | "i've been begging for years to take an anti anxiety medication. i was initially diagnosed with depression & anxiety. my neurologist increased my effexor from 75mg to 150mg/day to treat the numbness and tingling in my feet due to diabetes. i became manic with my driving and spending habits. i was then re-diagnosed as being bipolar. i went years without anxiety medication and had several trips to the hospital with anxiety attacks that felt more like heart attacks.
i was put on buspar and took my first dose last night. this morning i couldn't find my wig. i ended up late to work in hopes of locating it. it's not where i left it and i wonder if i was sleep walking. anyone experience anything similar?" | 3 |
birth control | "i have been using this birth control for 7 months now and i have had no side effects. i started it because i have endometriosis and could not take another painful period. this pill is amazing, the pain is practically gone. i've lost weight, my period is predictable and i would recommend this to anyone!" | 0 |
anxiety | "was prescribed for depression, but it affected my panic disorder very much. i went from 6-7 panic attacks a day to 1-2 a week/month. it really really helped with my anxiety. the initial 2 weeks were horrible though, increased anxiety, hot flashes. and it interacts with a lot of medications (including vitamin d supplements)" | 3 |
birth control | "started taking this pill 14 months ago. first 2 months i had nausea for a while. now, i experience mild discomfort the first 2 days or so of taking a new pill pack. haven't gained weight. cleared up my acne. got rid of my bad cramps. period is heavier but regular in length." | 0 |
obesity | "i am 65 years older 5'4 -191 lbs started phentermine on nov 29 2016 37.5 feeling normal, no side effects yet. and for me works perfectly take away your cravings and you don't feel the need to eat nothing.
my doc combines vitamin m.i.c./b12 injection plus follow dr atkins keto diet as today 12/22/2016 i am 180lbs but i am expecting to gain some because i stopped the diet for the holidays, but in a month i will update the whole situation.
ps: i had a bad constipation......after 3 days of lots pain i solved it with 1 caps senna." | 7 |
birth control | "i have had mirena since february 2005. in february 2010 i had it removed and had another put in. i am very pleased with mirena, i have had horrible periods since i was 11 and no other birth control has given me the results that mirena has. i no longer get a period, heck i don't even get the symptoms. it has been a wonderful experience for me. i am now ready to have another baby since my son is now 6 and i'm not getting any younger. " | 0 |
weight loss | "starting taking phentermine in march at 183lbs. by july i was 150lbs. i stopped taking phentermine the end of july. the only side effect i experienced was dry mouth, which wasn't a bad thing because the dry mouth just caused me to drink more water. i have been off phentermine for 1 month now. no withdrawals and down another 5 pounds putting my current weight at 145lbs. phentermine may not be for everyone but it was definitely for me because i look and feel great." | 6 |
birth control | "before my procedure, i had researched iuds extensively. basically, all i was seeing was negative reviews. if you're the same, seeing if this is for you, this is a positive review for you to read! first off, the insertion. the worst part, by far, is when they clamp your cervix. i screamed bloody mary and cursed. the pain stopped once it was inserted. however, i did almost pass out after the procedure. i got very hot during the insertion and started sweating like a whore in church. after laying down for a while, i was alright to drive myself home. two days post insertion, i've had little to few cramps, and only some spotting. if you can get your head past the insertion, go for it! so far, i love it." | 0 |
anxiety | "i've tried xanax, valium, and klonopin with my generalized anxiety disorder. klonopin is not super strong but gets the job done and lasts a whole lot longer than the others. not as easily addictive since you don't feel the need to take more because of its long half life. please don't involve yourself with xanax. it's terrible. short lasting and way too strong." | 3 |
weight loss | "i just started phentermine today and within an hour i got this weird feeling in my body like i needed to move around. i changed clothes and jumped on the treadmill for about 35 minutes, and i felt great and energized afterwards. i don't know if it just me or the pill but i got a rush of energy very quick after taking the pill." | 6 |
birth control | "i have been on this birth control for about 3 months no pregnancy scares and helps with my period a little bit but it usually makes me feel nauseous after i take it and i have been breaking out more" | 0 |
depression | "i started with a very low dose to treat depression - 10mg. i also had become quite the 'alcoholic'; binge drinking right down to the last drop. had no motivation and lots of self pity. prozac helped me recover my lost personality; gave me hope and curbed the drinking to full time sobriety. i take 20mg a day - i would suggest that folks give it two months before giving up. i'm glad i did. nine months of no drinking and i work full time." | 1 |
pain | "have been on 10mg nortripine for almost a month now and have not found it helpful at all. i have 2 tumours on my liver and they are painful most of the time. i have found that since l started taking the nortripine my moods have been more up and down and my downs are considerable. i am now going to ask doctor for antidepressants. 15-20 minutes after i take my pill each night i get really itchy all over my body for about 10 minutes and then it suddenly stops. i have also found that i have really vivid and scary dreams now of being chased. i also take tramadols to manage pain levels but have found that since starting nortripine l can no longer drive after taking tramadol, previously l managed fine. i have found no improvement in my pain levels" | 4 |
depression | "i have tried just about every medication for depression, and all of them eventually quit working for me. i was on cymbalta, ritalin, and abilify. i was prescribed the brintellix (started at 10mg. and now on 20mg.) to replace the cymbalta i was previously on. i am not feeling any better now after being on it for 2 months. i had high hopes, but unfortunately it hasn't done much, if anything for me." | 1 |
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