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birth control | "so i have been on the depo shit for well over a decade and decided to opt for a different method due to the weight gain, headaches and bone density concerns. i have to say i was so scared about the procedure since i had heard nightmare stories about how painful it was. however, it wasn't that bad at all, like a slightly more intense pap smear but it was over quick. i had almost no cramping or bleeding (probably due to just stopping depo) and it has been great so far. i have already noticed a small amount of weight loss and haven't has a headache for a while. like mentioned before everyone is different so i'm grateful my experience has gone so well but i will post again if anything changes." | 0 |
depression | "18y/o with anxiety/ depression i was given medication for the anxiety originally and then the doctor gave me fluoxetine 20mg, this was fine the first week, no side effects. second week, i was living in a constant state of panic, beta blockers weren't helping and i always had chest pains and severe panic attacks. i couldn't stand to be in a classroom full of my peers, they made me feel paranoid about everyone. i absolutely hate these." | 1 |
pain | "pain from a tooth worked for 3 hours per pill felt like too much coffie. would not recomend.
turned my skin dry and now i have a fever blister under my nose." | 4 |
birth control | "i love my nexplanon. i have been using an implanted contraceptive since 2003, starting with the implanon (2003, 2006, 2009, 2012). when it was time to reinsert in 2015 (my fifth insert), the brand had become nexplanon. absolutely zero side effects for me: i never gained weight, my skin stayed clear, no headaches, and my periods got lighter. i will stay on nexplanon until i menopause." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on chateal for 3 months now and i did not gain weight, nor did i get crazy mood swings. the only thing that happened was my period came at the same time every month and i didn't get pregnant. it works great!" | 0 |
birth control | "ive had the implant in for a couple of months about 4 i think. i got it since i cold no longer take the pill which was making me ill so i wanted this. in the first month of having it i didnt get a period i suppose this was my body was of slowly adjusting. ( the adjustment for anyone is different) when i did get my period in october i was on it for an entire week and then had a break of about 2 weeks before being back on it again. now going into my 5th month of having it im getting periods each month or so. im personally hoping my periods will stop but again its different for each." | 0 |
adhd | "made me psychotic, messed up my sleep (go to bed at 5 am and wake up at noon)
and the worst part is, it didn't help.
later my doctor then prescribed me adderall, then ritalin, then a bunch of others, all did the same thing
then i decided to go to a holistic doctor, now i'm on synaptol (a natural "medicine") and i can now actually focus at works." | 9 |
birth control | "so my experience with the skyla iud is when i first got it, i was in terrible pain. they didn't give me any pain medicine like some of these people are saying they got numbing shots; i didn't get to have any of that. i took 2 ibuprofen before the procedure because i was warned of a little bit of pain, but it turned out to be way more than that! i will never put another one in my body. it was the most awful experience i've ever had. when my doctor put it in i had excruciating pain and felt like she tore my cervix. i know not everybody is the same. afterwards i had cramps for about 48 hours and then after that i had a period for over a month. i ride dirt bikes have a high pain tolerance. id rather get stitches again than get another iud" | 0 |
obesity | "i tried saxenda for 15 days and i did fine, minor symptoms. since my insurance did not cover it i waited 2 month to purchase the medicine. i started the first week at 1.2 then move to 1.8 but on the second day i began to had a lot of burping and upset stomach with growling, last night i felt terrible but after burping and using the bathroom i felt better. i purchased 2 boxes (10 pens) and i am on my first and about to quit. one thing i should mention is that i ate more yesterday than i normally will on this medicine, which was a concerned since it should help manage hunger. hope someone can help me if you had the same symptoms and got better, i would like to stay on it least until i finish what i purchased. thanks" | 7 |
emergency contraception | "i had unprotected sex on 7/19, approximately 4 days after ovulating, which ended in the guy ejaculating deep inside me. i'm not on birth control so we freaked out and i took plan b 12 hrs later. i felt extremely bloated, got headaches and strange pangs in my abdomen, and dealt with thick white discharge and anxiety about my situation for two weeks, as the side effects do make you feel pregnant. my period was due 7/31, the day i'm writing this and it came right on time!! wasn't sure about the effectiveness of the pill after ovulation but the heaviness of my flow and the accompanying cramps are making me confident i'm in the clear!" | 10 |
weight loss | "i started phentermine about a week ago and have lost 3 lbs. i am only on 15mg. my doctor made me drop 15 lbs before she gave me the prescription due to the fact when you stop taking the pill if you do not have good eating habits you will gain your weight back and some. the first three days i did not even think about food but i am starting to feel like i want to eat again. i have been feeling dizzy some parts of the day. i am going to give this the 30 day trial but i am praying it works." | 6 |
birth control | "been on the patch for almost four months now and i love it! it is much more convenient than taking birth control pills everyday, most of the time i forget i even have it on. the first month i experienced really emotional mood swings and a really heavy, long period. those side effects have really tapered off since then, i'm still slightly more emotional during my period and it still can be a little heavy the first day or two. nothing too bad at all and i think the longer i'm on the patch, the better it'll get. it is also completely free with my current insurance plan. and the best part, it is effective! all in all i'd totally recommend it" | 0 |
birth control | "i got nexplanon january 2015. had no periods until march 2015. after that my period lasted for 6 months straight which is presently september. i have bad headaches and horrible mood swings. my doctor prescribed me 2 different hormones to try and stop the bleeding but nothing worked. i am getting this out tomorrow!" | 0 |
birth control | "i'm 18 going to be 19 soon. i had really heavy periods for 8 days straight and my period would come a week early. it was regular just less than a month until each one and i also had really bad cramps to the point where i couldn't move. the pill was my first option and it made me bleed for 3 months straight. a while later i was considering birth control and i finally chose the depo-provera, it was the perfect choice for me. once i got the shot i never got a period/any bleeding again. i personally didn't gain any weight. all the side effects didn't bother me. and works well against pregnancy. i've saw a lot of bad reviews but mine was perfect so everyone's body is different. i would recommend talking to your doctor. he/she will know what's best." | 0 |
birth control | "i started lo loestrin fe 3 weeks ago, and so far have had a great expierence on it, no weight gain,(ive actually lost 3 lbs) and if anything my moods are alot better, no nausea, no headaches. overall this pill is good so far. i was put on this due to very heavy bleeding every month, and clots the size of plums coming out every 10 min from me. i had a dnc to try and correct bleeding before i started the pill, and that worked for 2 months, then went right back to the same thing, bleeding like crazy for weeks with clots. about 3 days into the pill my bleeding has completly stopped, no cramps, no clots. i worry about the weight gain, so hopefully i will not gain. overall i think this pill is doing its job and i would recommend." | 0 |
acne | "i have moderately severe acne. i've tried all topicals and nothing has worked for me. i finally went to a dermatologist march of 2015, 90 days of doxy 100mg as well as differin cream. i noticed a huge difference fairly quick. at the end of i would say 30 days my skin was totally clear, minus my scaring! i continued to take the rest of my prescription. this antibiotic doesn't have permanent results. i was 100% clear for 7 months, it slowly came back around month 6 and now i am starting a new cycle of the same thing. the side effects were zero for me, i've heard accutane (where the results are a lot more permanent) has made some people suicidal so i have no objections to doing this once a year!" | 2 |
acne | "i have been using epiduo for a week now and wow has it made a huge difference. i have tried many other products with no success. for years i saw the epiduo commercials and just ignored them. (a huge mistake) i am 16 years old and have had a big acne problem for years now. i am so glad i finally suggested to my doctor to try this. i will say that it hurts, but during the day i wear an oil free facial lotion. i wear the epiduo at night. i am getting used to it and so far i am very pleased! i wish someone would have suggested this to me years ago!" | 2 |
birth control | "i started taking orsythia about a month ago. since then, i’ve been depressed and i have no clue why; i have also had more anxiety in the past month than i have had in the past 3. i read that others have had some anxiety and depression problems while on orsythia. however, i am not as overly-emotional as i was on the birth control that i was taking before this one. i’d honestly be overly emotional 24/7 than depressed often. i don’t have very noticeable cramps but tylenol helps take them away. i also have gained a couple pounds while on orsythia. i would not recommend this to someone that has a history of anxiety/depression because it will drain you. many others have also had this problem while on orsythia" | 0 |
pain | "tapentadol 50mg four times a day when required for pain .
before nucynta i was taking opana ir as well as extended release formula usually alternating the two every couple of months. pain relief is controlled best by opana for me personally. however several side effects have required a change so nucynta was chosen. works great no freaky side effects and less intoxicating effects. " | 4 |
birth control | "this morning i read reviews about liletta in a last minute approach to prepare myself for it getting placed today. it was inserted about 2 hours ago and thus far the worst part was the 45 minute wait before i was seen. the procedure itself was very quick and only mildly uncomfortable, it took about 5 minutes total. i'm on the last days of my first period since giving birth to my son 7 weeks ago. i'm not positive if either of those things are factors in the ease of the procedure for me, but it was basically a breeze. i've had some light cramping and back pain, but i'd much rather have that once than to take a pill every day." | 0 |
depression | "i started this supplement with high hopes. i was given it to boost the effectiveness of the pristiq i'm taking. after using it for over a month i'm disappointed. really have experienced no change. i'll keep searching for the right combination of meds." | 1 |
weight loss | "i started this medication 5/8/2017. i had severe nausea and headaches the first 3 days and then nothing after that. it has decreased my appetite but no weight loss as of yet. i have decreased my carb intake and drinking more water added exercise. so i am hoping to see some results by week 2. if not then it will let me know its does not work for every body type. just frustrated with the weight and this stomach apron." | 6 |
birth control | "i felt the need to share my experience because it was very unlike the majority of what has been shared here. a lot of these stories had me scared to death.
so, my pain tolerance is very low and i thought this was going to be the worst pain in my life. long story short, it really wasn't. of course there was a sharp pain, but after that wave, there was only about a minute left and then it was over. i also went and got it put in on my period to help reduce the pain. i would rate it an honest 9/10 pain for about 30 seconds. the cramping afterwards was pretty strong like a 6 or 7/10, but pain meds should help with that. the cramping was pretty mild the next day. there was additional blood with my period which has lasted a couple extra days. i have no regrets." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on lolo for just over a year now (after i finished breastfeeding my son) and have had no negative side effects. the pill has not caused any weight gain or losses, change in attitude or sex drive. i haven't had a period in about 4 months now and it is slightly alarming that the pill is changing my cycle so much, but as long as i can still have more children when i am ready and my period comes back once i go off of lolo, i consider this to be an excellent birth control pill!" | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on nexplanon for 2 and a half years now. the most terrible experience ever. no you won't get pregnant, you'll be bleeding so you will only rarely be able to have sex. i bleed in 3 month intervals, 3 week intervals, and 1 month intervals . i am always bleeding, no telling how much i've spent on tampons ! trying to get an appointment to get this thing removed !!!" | 0 |
anxiety | "i began feeling very anxious and getting anxiety attacks almost every morning. this went on for months and finally i told my doctor. she gave me a low dose of xanax and it helped a bit but once it wore off, i had to take more since my anxiety returned. i asked my doctor to put me on lexapro and i swear, it started to work almost immediately! i have been on it two weeks now and i've only had one minor anxiety attack, and every day i'm feeling a little better. i'm already feeling much calmer and more peaceful and i only take 5mg at night. my sleep is better too! the only side effects were nausea, and diarrhea (which are subsiding) and weight loss (which i don't mind). i'm feeling so much more hopeful now, and i had almost lost hope." | 3 |
weight loss | "amazing diet pill. i don't usually give reviews but i had to share my experience. i have been overweight for a very very long time. i've tried numerous diets and workouts but i haven't been able to shed the extra weight. within 1 week on belviq i noticed a difference and so did my friends and co-workers. at week two i had to take my belt down a notch. this is my third week and it feels amazing." | 6 |
anxiety | "i have been on quite a few antidepressants in addition to xanax. the antidepressants made my anxiety and panic worse, needing to increase my intake of xanax when on the antidepressant(s). i was really reluctant to take the xanax when i was first prescribed the medication. i have been of pristiq for 8 months now and have lowered my xanax from 1 mg in the morning, 1mg midday and 2 mg at bed. i am now taking 0.5mg in the morning and 1.5 mg at bed. i am taking vitamins, doing yoga and taking better care of myself. my doctor knows, i am honest. he wanted me to take 2mg every 8 hours but never did. my mother just died a few weeks ago and have been getting really bad anxiety and still the same dose helps me. hope this helps." | 3 |
birth control | "this was the first iud i've ever tried, no kids and wasn't planning on getting it so i didn't take any ibuprofen. i had it placed in june, cramps from insertion lasted a full 2 weeks with spotting everyday. spotting later turned into daily bleeding and following up with obgyn, i've now been bleeding a straight 3 months and go in next week for another ultrasound and plan on having it removed. terrible experience hurt really bad getting it in and now i'm sure will hurt to get it removed. the strings like fishing line so i could feel them as well which was sort of annoying" | 0 |
anxiety | "i was having terrible mood problems and depression. the doctor prescribed me lexapro...and i guess i never realized i even suffered from anxiety until now.
the results were beyond amazing---mood has been lifted noticeably...but the kicker...and very unexpectedly-my cervical pain was reduced by about 97% -and tension i dealt with nearly daily (i thought from the imperfection of my cervical vertebrae-because i had a 2-level fusion about 11 years ago and they've spotted a slight bulging recently in the c4 vertebrae, which is right above the fused level) and i could finally-finally-get off of pain medication, after relying on it for a decade to make my days bearable! many yrs of pain mgmt.-and an unexpected med takes care of nearly 100% of it!" | 3 |
anxiety | "i have had anxiety disorder with some symptoms of ocd for most of my life. this medicine works wonders. i feel so much more calmer with it. i feel a little slow after taking it but when you have high anxiety your "slow" may be the average persons "normal". it is certainly worth a shot. i am a 250lb man and i only take 300mg with great results. never tried a higher dosage yet." | 3 |
bipolar disorde | "i have used this medication in the past with very good results. in fact, i felt so good, i stopped taking it. it took a few months, but my symptoms came back.
i was prescribed this medication for bipolar disorder, rapid cycle depression. i recently found myself with extreme panic, agoraphobia and i've been going from elated to depressed every few hours.
i resumed the medication @25mg. at night and even the next morning my symptoms abated from a 10 to a 5. this medication takes several weeks to exhibit it's full potential, so if the drowsiness is a side effect you can live with for a month or so, then quetiapine may be for you." | 5 |
depression | "i have add, anxiety and depression. i began 100mg once a day for a week then went to 100mg twice a day. you have to give this medicine time to work. the first i was thinking of not taking it anymore because it made me feel so tired. but i'm so happy i stuck it out! my overall mood, attitude and outlook has improved tremendously. my mood and attention is consistent, unlike when i took adderall and would experience crashes. this medication has made a world of difference. i'm less anxious and happier." | 1 |
insomnia | "had no problems falling asleep only i would wake up to use the bathroom and stay awake for hours. since using ambien, i only take 2.5 mg. i find i can fall back to sleep easily several times a night. i wake up feeling very well rested and full of energy. " | 8 |
pain | "i'm a 29 year old male that experienced a bad car accident in 2008. i broke my back at l-3, 2 ribs, busted my head open, and got plenty of road rash from being ejected. the passenger side door where i was sitting was completely ripped off as the car tossed, flipped and hit a tree backwards and upside down at 55mph. i was ejected into the road, when i gained my footing, another truck hit me. (good/bad) he was the one that called 911 and fled the scene. so i dunno if anyone would have seen the black mustang in a ditch upside down at night had i not been hit. multiple cts and mris found much more damage in my back from l-3 to s-1, ddd and spondylosis, arthritis. i've tried all the painkillers, opana er 40mg twice and opana ir 10mg works for me." | 4 |
depression | "i was on this medicine 3 months for depression and it didn't do anything for me. infact i think it made me feel worse. i had the shakes, anxiety at times and of course depression and aches. " | 1 |
insomnia | "i first used trazodone at the age of 12. as a teenager i had both depression and minor insomnia, so my doctor quickly decided that trazodone, an anti depressant that also causes severe drowziness, may be the perfect medicine. when you first start taking this drug, be warned. you will sleep a lot. you may have nightmares. you will wake up groggy as all hell. and you will very, very quickly develop a resistance and need to increase the dosage. as such, i can't recommend this drug outside of severe cases of insomnia, and even less for depression due to extreme side effects." | 8 |
adhd | "i may not be the right demographic for this medication but works well and better than lugging around a pill bottle and swallowing a pill with water. comes in individual blister packs and easy to transport for adhd travelling business professionals like myself." | 9 |
depression | "around the age of 10 i developed severe and debilitating anxiety. i could not even move out of bed at times without having a break down. i tried coping for a while, but ended up on anti-depressants. i have a lot of stomach problems and any anti-depressant in a pill form eventually caused vomiting right after taking them. my doctor suggested effexor because it was a capsule. it was great on my stomach as long as i ate. i have slowly gotten better with my anxiety, but am not perfect. i am not sure if it is the medication itself or what though. i think the worst thing about the medication though is the terrible withdrawal symptoms. i get anxious, sick, nausea, dizzy, hot flashes and worst of all is 'brain zaps' and my eyes jumping." | 1 |
birth control | "i've been on reclipsen for years now. it's been horrible, but i've felt trapped to stay on it. i do not believe in iuds & many other forms of birth control so my primary care doctor felt this low dose would be best. we've never had any unwanted pregnancy, so it's effective in that manner. but here are all the issues i've had with it: mood swings, depression, anxiety, emotional instability overall, low sex drive, vaginal dryness & migraines. i'll be getting off of it soon with the guidance of a new obgyn." | 0 |
birth control | "i was started on gildess 1/20 but then was switched to blisovi as gildess was recalled. i always had the clearest skin and now that i've been taking blisovi i'll have random break outs and i've gained some weight as well. i do not recommend. i can't wait to talk to my gynecologist to switch asap." | 0 |
pain | "i have found opana er to be a lifesaver for me in that though the pain is not gone, but at least it is tolerable. what works for me presently is a 30 mg. dose 3x day along with neurontin. taking the opana 3x day takes care of it possibly wearing off earlier than it should by giving me the medicinal coverage and avoiding the need for breakthrough medications. i intially was taking 40 mg. 2x day with the neurontin and between my doctor, pharmacist and me, this protocol works much better and medicare will cover it. it was a long, difficult journey to get to this point of reasonable comfort which is governed by activity levels and the weather. i do not cry so much any more from the pain levels i have from a myriad of medical disabilities." | 4 |
anxiety | "diazepam is ok in the very short term but is highly addictive and withdrawing from it will give you panic attacks, a real cold turkey sensation. took me 6 months to get off it but still felt panicky at times. i was recently given it for head aches and tension after 30 years off it and can't say i was happy taking it even short term. it did relieve my tension after 3 days. i decided no more and although my sleeping is not good, it is better to soldier on without it if you can. controlled breathing, lavender oil to breath in and pressure points to lower blood pressure were used instead. i feel better and brighter now by using self control. it is so easy to take a tablet and there maybe times you may have to if it is a one off option." | 3 |
birth control | "i switched from lo loestrin fe to microgestin fe 1/20 since my new insurance did not cover lo loestrin. after being on the med for only 2 months, i began to get unusual headaches, unusual cramping, and constant spotting.
one day, i had blurry vision and my mom suggested i check my blood pressure with her "at home blood pressure kit." my blood pressure was 140/89 !! i dont have a history of high blood pressure and it does not run in my family. i eat fairly healthy and i am 28 yrs old , 125 pounds, 5'2.
i read my microgestrin packet which said that it may raise your blood pressure. i immediately stopped the medication. after about 4 weeks, my blood pressure was back to normal.
keep an eye on your blood pressure when using this medication" | 0 |
birth control | "the first few months were a little annoying due to the spotting. after about 4 months, i stopped getting my period. i don't have to worry about getting my period anymore and i had no side effects. i highly recommend getting this." | 0 |
birth control | "just quit alesse after 4 months. i tried to tough it out but it just wasn't working. i was always hungry, then i would eat and feel constantly nautious and bloated. i had no energy and felt tired, always wanted to eat sweet stuff. didn't really gain much weight, just water weight around my hips and boobs (those were constantly sore as well), such bad mood swings and depressed and anxious often. got lots of headaches, acne got worse (cystic acne on my chin back and chest), and lower sex drive. this is my first day without birth control (period will start in a few days) and i can honestly say that i feel sooo much better, which is weird because alesse is 'ultra low dose hormones'." | 0 |
anxiety | "i took this medicine in college and it really did help with the incessant worrying. however, it made me a careless pleasure seeker who engaged in risky and unproductive behavior. needless to say i received a 0.0 gpa the one semester i took it. i did enjoy my time however and still have fond memories but know now that i have too many lazy tendencies to take this medicine." | 3 |
depression | "at 27, i have suffered from manic depression for over 10 years now and always thought i could manage the depression naturally. was given pristiq last week after seeing my family doctor in tears over feeling resentful towards my partner since the birth of our daughter and also stressed and unable to cope. after a bit of convincing from my dr, i decided that my family staying together was too important not to try it and i have to say wow! i feel like a new person and wonder with horror just how long i could have gone on talking myself out of what in the end has completely changed my life for the better! i adore my life suddenly, have no feelings of anxiety or fear or resentfulness. hope it lasts." | 1 |
birth control | "so i've been on xulane for about four months. i'm overall satisfied with this birth control. it's never fallen off i had no increase in weight and my breasts were a lot perkier and rounder. my periods didn't change. the only thing i noticed was i seemed to lose weight in my butt and thigh area. i'm not sure if this is due to this medication. i've always had a round butt and gained my weight there but since using xulane i've lost that curve has anyone else experienced this?" | 0 |
birth control | "i am 19, in a relationship and have been on sprintec for 3 months now and this has been the only birth control pill i've tried. this pill has been extremely effective when it comes to preventing pregnancies unfortunately i have had several side effects. at first it started off as frequent headaches and then dizzy spells and then increase in mood swings. the dizziness and headaches. everything else is good, the acne and the weight and stuff are normal for me but the mood swings are killer. i have irrational anger and crying outburst. i have started attacking my boyfriend when i'm angry." | 0 |
acne | "my face was breaking out so badly that i didn't even want to look in the mirror, blavk heads horrible cysts i tried using a homemade mixture for my face which did nothing. my doctor later prescribed onexton and ziana gel onexton in the morning ziana at night i had no idea that after applying the onexton and the ziana to moisturize my skin, so after two weeks of use my skin was red peeling n painful, so i decided to stop using it for a week and get m skin hydrated, than i went back to using the products, i've been using it for about 3 months now and it's cleared all the acne away and all the excess dead skin is gradually coming off. it takes time to see a major difference but i seen my difference within 1 1/2 months . i would recommend both." | 2 |
weight loss | "update: a very happy overweightgrammy here. drum roll please..... down 24lbs. !!!!!! i am so very happy. this is truly working for me. i have lost 5 inches off my hips and 3 inches off my waist. i have only been taking this for about 3 month and i am thrilled. i have 52 lbs to goal. i'm excited." | 6 |
emergency contraception | "definitely works don't believe what you read online, my bf an i had intercourse he came inside me during ovulation, i took plan b within 30 minutes after intercourse period came 1 day early. my suggestion if you use plan b don't keep having unprotected sex that's probably why it doesnt work, but it does if you use it correctly!" | 10 |
birth control | "i only took this pill for a full month. caused a heavy increase in appetite around 5 days after i started taking it along with very bad nausea, super painful breast tenderness, extreme bloating and made me feel depressed." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on this birth control for almost 5 months now and initially the only side effect i experienced was extremely sore and tender breasts. i've been nauseous all the time and i hate even the thought of eating food. my appetite sucks. i have to take anti nausea medicine daily. my irregular periods are regulated and light" | 0 |
birth control | "i had mirena inserted one week ago today. my family doctor, as well as a very rude obgyn, were both not able to get it in. i went to a women's clinic and had it inserted by someone who does this all day every day. i was surprised by how quick and relatively painless it was - a small twinge of pain on insertion, not much else. the next day, 24 hours after insertion (almost to the minute) i had horrible, debilitating pain on my left side, down my leg and up my back. it's a foreign object in your body, so your body is going to try to expel it. i took advil but eventually needed t3's to get rid of the pain. after a few days, the daily pains went away. i am still bleeding (had it inserted on day 2 of my period). otherwise i feel great!" | 0 |
depression | "because this is a food/medicine, there is no way it can cause side effects. i have only been on it for a little over a week, but i am thrilled!! i do not feel depressed, and i am feeling energized and better than i have in years! i have taken every kind of antidepressant there is, i think. i weaned off the last one, and right now i am not on anything but deplin. i am amazed." | 1 |
weight loss | "almost done with my 3 month supply started at 264 down 40 lbs. i dont workout just eat less an better lots of water. no side effects. goal weight 180. i also have no problem sleeping." | 6 |
adhd | "i have been taking vyvanse 4mg for a month and my productivity in my work and school have increased measurably. i have taken several different adhd medicines through a period of several years, and vyvanse is by far the most effective. it hasn't caused me any of the side effects caused by most adhd medicines (paranoia, restlessness, agitation, lack of appetite). of course these are just my experiences, but i would recommend vyvanse to others." | 9 |
acne | "awful! i had never had a problem with acne and now at 20 on this pill i am constantly breaking out. my skin hasn't been clear since i started taking it. really disappointed it ruined my skin" | 2 |
obesity | "i have been reading your experiences with xenical. i have been taking this for 2 months on 3rd july and so far have lost nearly 3 stone. i find it really makes you think about the foods you choose to eat because you don't want any nasty side effects. i can honestly say i have had none at all. been on a low cal, low fat diet and exercising every day. i started out weighing 14 stone 10lbs and now weigh 11 stone 11 lbs. if i can do it with 3 children then anyone can. power to you all, you are an inspiration." | 7 |
anxiety | "i suffered from severe anxiety and anxiety attacks for over 20 years. the psychiatrists i was seeing had me on different anti anxiety drugs but nothing worked. the attacks got so severe and so often that i had to sign myself into a mental hospital. the house doctor in the hospital gave me 2 blue valium and he told me to place them under my tongue. wow i couldn't believe it. after about 10 minutes i finally calmed down. the anxiety totally drained from my body. as time went by i would feel another anxiety attack come on. i would take my valium and the attacks would go away. that happened about 30 years ago and i no longer suffer from anxiety attacks. also i do not abuse the valium i don't take them anymore." | 3 |
birth control | "i have currently been on the pill for over a year. after my daughter i tried the depo shot it made my periods stop, and worked for a few months. but i became emotional and gained weight. for the last year or more i have been using the lo loestrin pill which is amazing. the positive thing about the pill is i have lost weight, my face has barely any to no breakouts, and best of all no period. the negative thing about the pill is i do feel more tired then usual (i am also going to school for nursing, work 36 hours, take care of the lawn/house, and have a 2 year old) it could be my activity. only $10 is covered by my insurance, which leaves me paying $82. my sex drive is balanced, i have not seen much change. highly recommend this birth control." | 0 |
birth control | "i've had the implant for about 3 months now. it's worked since clearly i am not pregnant lol. that being said, i've only had 1 period since i've had it and it lasted about a week and a half. before i got that period i had the worst cramps i've ever had. my other side effects were right after i got it i had heartburn for about 2 weeks and i was nauseous at night for a couple of days. but i powered through that and i have been completely normal now except no periods. i'm very happy i made the choice to get this implant.
side note- i'm not a doctor and i don't know this for sure but i've kind of noticed from the many reviews i read that the majority of women who have had bad side effects are women who have had a baby and then got the implant" | 0 |
acne | "this is an amazing solution for acne. if you are getting flaky skin or it's burning you are using too much. you only need a lea size (even smaller) amount to rub everywhere. i have been on it for 2 years and very rarely get a pimple anymore. even after this long of i put more that a pea amount on i get blotchy and flaky so be very frugal!" | 2 |
adhd | "i have an appointment in a week to get adhd and bipolar meds but i was given a sample of a 70mg vyvanse i had previously been trying to do the dishes for about two hours (procrastination) i could feel it kick in after 2 hours and i ended up cleaning every inch of the kitchen. cleaned the walls cabinets and all the appliances. i was actually interested in cleaning and was able to keep cleaning for 10 hours without getting off track. the effects only lasted about 10 hours and i could tell when it was ending because my cravings for cigarettes started again. i only smoked about 2 cigarettes in that period. i binge eat if i don't smoke regularly so its great for quitting smoking along with focus for adhd. will be asking about this one." | 9 |
birth control | "this is my second month on skyla, i had the mirena iud before and the depo provera in between. they are all extremely effective. i had the skyla inserted the day i was due for my depo provera shot, i was not on my period ( i thought i needed to be, gyno said no) the insertion was quite painful!! i tore into my arm with my nails trying to take the pain away from the insertion. i didn't remember it being that painful with the mirena. i started my period 2 weeks after insertion, cramps weren't too bad, seemed to be normal and the period lasted a normal 6-7 days. the next month.. i am having contraction like cramps and have not stopped bleeding.. the cramps are horrendous and i am considering having it removed! not recommending!" | 0 |
birth control | "it works very well as a birth control (one of the best besides an iud) & is convenient because you only get the shot every 3 months. i got the shot for free from my health department, not sure of the cost under insurance or out of pocket. i'm 19. in less than 3 months on depo i gained almost 10 pounds, i now have cystic acne on my face and back, and my hormones are entirely out of whack. i get angry over nothing very often, and i'm extremely irritable. it causes bone density loss and it can take months to get your fertility back. i've had random spotting and bleeding throughout the past 3 weeks and i don't know how much more of it i can take. do not get this birth control." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i am 17 and i was in the hospital and they put me on abilify. i think it is working really well. i was diagnosed with bipolar at age 16 but i have only been on this new medicine for about 2 months and it seems to give me more energy and i am starting to have better sleeping patterns." | 5 |
depression | "i suffer from episodic depression and anxiety attacks. pristiq is the only medication for depression that i've tried that has virtually no side-effects either getting on or getting off. when i begin taking it (i'm on my 2nd round with this medicine since it came out). i almost immediately (in 2 to 3 days) start feeling better, or at least "normal". it certainly doesn't make me feel happy or like dancing, but it does erase feelings that i wished i'd never been born. which is wonderful! i do have occasional night sweating, especially if i take any other medication with the pristiq, even something like advil. getting off the pristiq last time was uneventful. only some slight dizziness upon moving my head for about a week." | 1 |
pain | "i also use morphine sr 100mg/8hrs and would not be a functioning member of society without it. degenerative disc disease, stenosis, narrowing of spinal foraminae, bone spurs, and facet syndrome would have me all but crippled. i can use this medication and function and support myself or not use it and draw off the government. i will choose the first option thank you." | 4 |
birth control | "these are my first birth control pills. i had heard about the weight gain and such but it never happened to me. i am really happy with the pill. during my pre-pill life, i had cramping and lots of gas and mood fluctuations during periods but during this pill i have very predictable periods and almost no mood imbalances or unusual pain. since i work out regularly, i experienced no weight gain at all." | 0 |
depression | "i have to say that lexapro has been a god send for me. i have been taking it for about 2 years now and life is as it should be. there aren't the crazy ups and downs. everything seems to be more even keeled but you still have and feel emotions. although, the first month or so i felt a little "wired" detached or something but better. once you get past that it's like you finally feel like yourself and so relieved. i especially have noticed a difference around holidays or birthdays. i used to get so depressed around those times, not anymore. i also have noticed a big difference with anxieties. i used to sweat and feel lightheaded if people whom i didn't know talked to me and i didn't have someone who i was comfortable with around, not anymore." | 1 |
birth control | "no real problems here. a in pregnancy prevention in my book. i admit to not being as regular about it as i should, and sometimes miss pills. the worst that has happened as a result is irregular periods. they've come almost always after i've messed up taking my doses, so i accredit it to that.
my only complaint is that it's always a bit hard to remember to take them. not much anybody can do about that except me, i suppose." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "you're probably here to find some last ditch hope that this pill will work for you so have no fear i am living proof it does. i have about a 30 day cycle and had unprotected sex (very very dumb) in which he came fully inside of me the day before ovulation (7/21). being only 17 i panicked and went to walmart and got the pill. i took it about an hour or two after , my next period wasn't supposed to be here for another 13 days so about two weeks. i had absolutely zero side affects and two loooong weeks later i come home from soccer practice feeling a little crampy to find i had started my period(8/3). i too was like you who read all the reviews and just about everything but was still convinced i was pregnant. the pill works good luck to you!" | 10 |
birth control | "got this feb. 25 of this year, on the first day of my period. that period lasted 12 days long, the longest i've ever had one. 2 weeks later, i started to get spotting. it's been 6 days now, and the spotting is enough for a liner. some times it looks like its done, but then when i check a couple hours later, it's back. if this is what the next 3 years are gonna be like (small breaks between periods or constant spotting), then i'm getting this thing out. the only reason i got it was to try to stop or lighten my periods. i guess i'll try to give it another month before i decide what to do." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i had a quickie n he decided to finish it off in me... well immediately we went 2 our local pharmacy n bought this plan b 1 step pill.i took it immediately.2 weeks later,took a pregnancy test n got the world's biggest positive. the small pill was $50.that was the 1st time in a year n a half that i had intercourse n the last after i had my first son. i honestly believe this pill is ineffective because they just want u to think it works when n reality, it would never work. alot of women don't know their bodies when they ovulate so if your not fertile and he ejaculates n u and u take the pill n dont get preg., the pill is supposed to make u think it worked. do not buy. was never effective. thank u!" | 10 |
depression | "i have suffered from depression for years. at first i was a little apprehensive to take any medication but i had reached a low point. everyday i woke up with a storm cloud over my head, i was irritable, quick to anger and always grumpy. i could literally feel the weight of my mood on me at all times. i barely laughed anymore, i didn't find anything enjoyable. i have been taking 10mg of lexapro for three weeks now and i am floored by the difference it has made. it's like i can feel again. i know this sounds cliche, but everything is more vivid, more colorful, more lively. i didn't experience any side effects other than loss of appetite." | 1 |
emergency contraception | "i had a condom break on june 30 and quickly took plan b within 2 hours of the accident. i was freaking out because i read that it doesn't work after ovulation and my last period was on june 10 and i am pretty sure i had already ovulated. on july 9 i took a pregnancy test because my period was a couple days late and it was negative and finally today july 11 i got my period this morning. so yes this does work even post ovulation. some side effects i had were nausea, period like cramping, lots of white discharge, sore breasts,delayed period and fatigue. and now heavy heavy heavy period. worth the side effects though." | 10 |
birth control | "worst experience ever!!!! this bc gave me severe depression and made me the saddest i have ever been in my life!!! definitely is not worth it for me, i have stopped taking this pill. it made me so overly sensitive to where i cry over the smallest things and it hard to not cry in public, i cried every day after two weeks of taking this pill" | 0 |
acne | "so i used this for four night. as per dosage i used a super small amount. 3rd application my face burned really bad. next morning i woke up with a rash on my cheeks. 4th night i avoided the irritated area but woke up the next day with a full face of eczema. i'd caution you, if you have eczema and your doctor still prescribes this (as mine did) be careful! now i have a full face of steroid cream and my acne is still there☹️. it did seem to be making some effect before the whole huge eczema outbreak." | 2 |
anxiety | "really excellent medicine for alleviating the physical symptoms of anxiety. i was sceptical about taking this as my anxiety (or so i thought) was mostly manifesting as mental anxiety. i now realise just how much i can reduce my anxiety levels as a whole by taking this medicine. i've only taken it twice - 40mg once a day, although i think 60mg may be the sweet spot for me. i don't get uncontrollable heart palpitations, sweating, voice cracking, and fully body shakes. in fact i feel comfortable and in control, hence, my thoughts are clearer and less agitated and thus the mental anxiety is also somewhat relieved." | 3 |
birth control | "this is honestly the first review i have ever done for any medication. i generally just get off of something if it isn't working for me....but i wish i had read this review before i had made the choice to get the nexplanon. i am a 31 year old woman. mother of 3. birth control was no new things to me. i'm used to a little weight gain, acne, painful periods or none at all. all while things balance out. i had the nexplanon for 18 months after giving birth to my daughter and it was so horrific. mood swings, anxiety out of control, hot flashes and 50 lbs weight gain. within 2 months of getting it taken out i have lost 25 lbs with zero change of diet. please do not get this thing. " | 0 |
birth control | "i had the implanon inserted in august 2011. i like that i cannot get pregnant, my mood swings are just a little acting up and my eating habits are just the same. i've gained just a little bit of weight, but nothing the gym can help with. the only irritating thing i have going on right is that i've been bleeding since it was inserted. it's not heavy but light bleeding where it last for about a week. no cramping no crazy mood swings, like my doctor said everybody is different. you may bleed often or not bleed at all." | 0 |
acne | "i have mild to moderate acne, i was put on doxycycline at first and then put on something stronger (minocycline). i was on it for about a year and half or so. i no longer hand any refills left, my regular doctor told me she could no longer prescribe them and that i had to go back to the dermatologist. the first time i was off it i broke out like crazy, and i'm off it again and i am breaking out all over my chest and forehead. i'm still on the topical cream trentinoin. i'm hoping it's gonna go away, however, i'm afraid it's not because my skin is very oily and causes acne." | 2 |
adhd | "dexedrine is okay! when i first took it i was excited and hoped to feel something. i was instantly in a good mood, more focused, and patient. however the come down off this drug is horrible. the depression and sadness start to come back and it's just discouraging that only a medication can band-aid those emotions. i have have felt overstimulated as well. i had a gastric bypass four years ago so my doc said no
xr but he put me on four 10mg a day which i feel is too much. i become agitated, irritable, paranoid, panicky, crying, etc. i decreased it to two a day. i feel that this might be too strong of a stimulant for me. i want to try adderall since it's cheaper on my insurance and it has less dex. we'll see what he says at my next visit." | 9 |
pain | "i was given this shot in the e.r. for intense pain from a gallstone i had been dealing with and was scheduled to have removed. unfortunately, the gall bladder became infected. the shot did nothing, nor did a second dose. i had already been in pain and i rarely get relief if i wait until it gets that bad instead of taking medicines consistently to keep it under control. my boyfriend, on the other hand, had a bowel resection and was also in extreme pain despite having a morphine pump. he was switched to dilaudid and it relieved his pain immensely. as the reviews show, everyone is different. i don't know if i didn't get relief because it was too late for me so i rated it for that and for how well it worked for my friend." | 4 |
anxiety | "works wonders for me. my doctor started me on 10mg's 2x daily a month ago. now i am on 15mg's 2x daily. once in the morning and one in the evening. i have taken anti-depressants for years now and have tried almost every one of them on the market. finally, i made myself see a psychiatrist. i was dealing with uncontrollable outbursts of anger. it made life difficult to the point i just wanted to stay at home alone. this was not me. after a few days of taking this medicine i felt like i could deal with everyday life again. still taking things piece by piece but seemingly my moods are improving slightly because of this medicine. give it a try." | 3 |
weight loss | "hey everyone! i posted on 03/24 and thought i would give an update. since 03/12 to today 04/09 i am down 17 pounds!! i do not exercise any. i no longer have dry mouth like i used to either which is great. i'll update again in about a month when i go back to the dr. side effects at this time is 0." | 6 |
adhd | "this medicine works extremely well. i have been very pleased with its effects and yielded results in many different areas in my life. from greatly increased concentration to unknown sources of motivation to succeed, vyvanse has helped me immensely.
i also think that i should put this in here too. i am eighteen and have experienced depression before. during one such battle, i thought that a "nice way to end things," would be to really overdose on my medicines.
well, turns out that you just get a really strange night's sleep and an awful stomach ache for a day with your fair share of vomiting. needless to say, i learned my lesson and really just told myself how stupid i was and went on with life.
however, all in all, this medicine is very good." | 9 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been taking lamictal for about 2 or 3 months. i still find myself occasionally hearing things and depressed but not as bad as i used to do. i also take abilify, buspirone for anxiety, mirtazapine to sleep and eat. i think i am bipolar 1, i am not sure, but i am more stable think i used to be. i am able to concentrate more though and i give that to lamotrigine (lamictal). i wish i could gain weight i am too skinny." | 5 |
adhd | "this is the only medication we've tried so far for my 11 year old son, but it works. his school work has done a 180 degree turn since we started on dyanavel. the only downside is the flavor, which he hates, but he's motivated do he takes it anyway. we haven't had any negative side effects other than reduced appetite i'm the first few months taking the medication. he's back to raiding the fridge 24/7 now though." | 9 |
insomnia | "tried this after my new dr took me off of ambien that i'd been on for 3 1/2 years by a sleep dr for my insomnia, i can stay wide awake for up to 48 hours & then if i do fall asleep only get between 2-6 hours of sleep. new dr thinks i'm depressed but i'm far from that & keeps wanting to put me on depression medicine!! called sleep dr back in iowa to tell new dr here in louisiana that i have insomnia which she did but new dr doesn't believe sleep specialist!!" | 8 |
pain | "i have adhesive arachnoiditis which causes constant severe pain. i had been on many different medications including oxy. i asked my dr to find a medication that would help with the pain and most importantly not give me the "high" sensation. nucynta 250 er and nucynta ir 50mg for break through pain has work wonders!! it doesn't eliminate my pain but it keeps it at a tolerable level. i have very few side effects. the most noticeable is breaking out in sweats. for no specific reason i will start sweating profusely while in an air conditioned environment. other than that i get a little drowsy sometimes. nucynta has been a life saver!!" | 4 |
birth control | "i am 18 years old, i have been on loestrin 24 fe for 1 year and 2 months so far and i am very happy with it. before the pill i had unbearable cramps and my periods were very heavy, however within the first month on the pill my period became light, lasting 4-5 days, and my cramps became barely noticeable. as far as side-effects, honestly, i can be very irritable and/or emotional at times and occasionally a little nauseous, but that only lasts for a couple of minutes. also, i did not gain any weight. i would recommend trying this pill, however everyone reacts differently." | 0 |
pain | "this medication has greatly improved my quality of life! i have chronic tension headaches, everyday and all day, unless i take 25 mg of my pamelar. i take it every night (because it does make me sleepy) and if i forget my headaches start right back up around 3pm the next day. one downfall is that i seem to craves snacks much more since i've been on this drug. i'll take that side-effect over chronic headache." | 4 |
birth control | "the first night i took it i brushed my teeth, normally i don't look at my tongue but for some reason i felt the need to. i saw bumps and they were scary looking bumbs. whiteness on the back of my tongue and yellow. it didn't hurt or anything so i thought maybe i just ate something too spicy. so i waited and the next day it was still there but not as bad so i figured it was going away. the 4th day of taking it, it started to hurt when i swallowed so i got kinda worried, i've been getting acne pretty bad and i've been getting really sick to my stomach and headaches and fevers and so my stepmom believes i'm coming down with thrust, i looked up things that can cause thrush & turns out birth control was on that list." | 0 |
weight loss | "i have a seizure disorder and hypothyroidism and pre-diabetes. after just two doses had complete insomnia and horrible dizziness. then a horrific headache. maybe it was from my other meds or the seizure disorder but i can't take this medication." | 6 |
birth control | "this is my first time taking birth control pills and so far love it! i had an iud put in last year and had it taken out within 2 months because i was consistently bleeding, got a rash all over my body and i had horrible cramping, but so far i haven't had any side effects with chateal, yet. i read about this birth control before i took it and i was so afraid to even try it out, but i did and so far so good, everyone's bodies are different so don't be afraid to try it! i even asked my husband to help me track of any side effects that he may notice especially mood swings but he hasn't noticed anything either. i will update this review if i start to experience any side effects." | 0 |
birth control | "it's been a month since i've had this iud inserted and the physical pros outweigh the emotional cons. you do get random cramps, but i can tell that despite my not bleeding on my period i know that i am. no bleeding, but wow my sex drive is completely gone and i feel very anxious. keep being paranoid about the strings but they can also blend into the side of the vaginal wall so don't freak if you can't find them. i need to have a check up tho. for now, i'm okay!" | 0 |
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