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anxiety | "i was on 10mg of lexapro for 6 years for post traumatic stress disorder. it worked great! i wanted to see if i could have a good quality of life without it since i did gain 40 pounds in that time. i am on a weight loss program now since i had to go back on lexapro. withdrawal wasn't too bad. it took 4 months and i was off of it for 4 months. had new stressful things to deal with and that's why i am taking it again. it's a great medicine i feel, just have to watch your diet!" | 3 |
birth control | "i'm 29 years old and just had my 4th child. i got it inserted 7 weeks after having my 4th child. insertion didn't hurt, just a little cramping. i felt dizzy for the 1st 20 minutes. went to work and had light spotting. now on my 4th day with the mirena and i still have light cramping and spotting is now turning into regular bleeding. so far so good!" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i am triating up to a dose of 300mg for ptsd. i've had no fuzziness or other issues, i'm sharp as ever and i've lost about 15 lbs so far, i was a muscular 140 lbs at 5'1", about a size 8 and now i'm about 126, still losing and down to a 6. i'm about to make the step up to 200mg. i went up in weekly steps of 25mg. my doctor told me this was best and that there is a serious skin condition and an eye disease that can result from jumping up to a high dose too quickly, so i suggest asking your doctors about a slow triation to achieve maximum benefit and avoid fogginess." | 5 |
birth control | "i have been on this for almost 6months! i have had no issues. i have had other terrible side effects from birth control but not this one! my periods have completely stopped, my face has cleared up! only during the brown pills (period pills) when i would usually get my period, i get a couple pimples. sometimes deep cystic pimples and get bloated. but other then that it's amazing. no birth control will be perfect so choose your battles " | 0 |
depression | "hate this med. constantly sick on it. stomach pain, severe diarrhea, passing out, severe dizziness and unable to wake up. hungry for food all the time. nasty taste in mouth. thirsty all the time. can't motivate myself to do anything. this was on the lowest dose available. won't take it ever again don't care what my doctor says. no way." | 1 |
birth control | "i have had a terrible experience. i got this birth control a month after i had my daughter and nothing but constant pain. my periods are worse and i'm a grouch. i have gained weight and overall i hate this product. headaches are way worse too. the reason you don't get pregnant is because your always bleeding ." | 0 |
birth control | "i am 21 years old and have been on depo-provera for almost two years while in a four year committed relationship. my doctor recommended depo-provera for me because i suffer from chronic migraines so any birth control with a high level of estrogen would most definitely make my migraines worse. so far, i have to say i am pleased with my experience while on the depo shot. the side effects i have experienced have thankfully been able to be fixed/altered. such as slight weight gain which i help to control with diet and exercise. loss of sex drive which my longtime boyfriend is more than happy to help with. and i tend to start spotting around the time that my next shot is due. once i receive the depo shot, within hours the spotting stops." | 0 |
pain | "i am taking percocet 5/325mg every 6 hours as needed for migraines. it is the only thing i can use that works for me. it works within 20 minutes and takes my pain away." | 4 |
obesity | "first- there is absolutely no difference between brand and generic. there can't be legally. it is the same active ingredient and the same strength. it's just the name and cost and inactive ingredinets.
this being said... i don't understand where negative remarks come from. this medicine is amazing. i took it a while ago then asked to be changed to something else. i gained 20lbs and the other med didn't so anything. so i asked to be changed back. my leg muscles hurt and i have a few word issues but it's an amazing medicine." | 7 |
birth control | "i had skyla inserted 4 months ago. i took two ibuprofen prior to the procedure. the procedure itself only took about 15 minutes. i felt a sharp pain as the iud was inserted and experienced cramps throughout the day. the next the day, they were gone. i did have some sharp cramps sporadically throughout the first two weeks i had the iud, but they subsided. since then, i've had no other real side effects, aside from lighter periods and i've noticed my hair seems to shed more than it used to. overall, i'm very happy with the iud so far." | 0 |
birth control | "i've only been using this for a little while now and i've already been having some side effects. one day i'll be so mad and then the next day i just want to cry over everything. also been getting random painful headaches. " | 0 |
birth control | "i haven't had big issues with this pill. i was on junel fe, but my pharmacy switched it back in early february or march of this year. i haven't really seen issues with this brand. i used to have really heavy periods, but now with microgestin, they are really, really light. my last period was the lightest i had ever seen it, which makes me worry, but reading other comments i feel better. everyone is different. i haven't had any weight gain or breast enlargements. i love the fact that i start my period every month on the same day, tuesdays, (or sometimes mondays). it usually lasts 3-4 days. the only "trouble" with this pill is the lightness of my period." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "seen the best results in mood and energy level upon adding this drug two years ago. a huge relief after 10 years of struggling to find a medication regime that worked long-term with minimal side-effects." | 5 |
obesity | "contrave did make me nauseated. so what. i would still be on it but had to have double cataract surgery. i think this is one of the less common side effects." | 7 |
birth control | "i was on levora for about 9 years and have quit taking it now for about a year. i never became pregnant on this pill, so it definitely serves it's purpose, but i did have some common side effects that it seems a lot of woman complained about as well. my two biggest issues were a very decreased libido (almost non-existent), breast tenderness, and anxiety. i'm still suffering from anxiety issues, so i'm not sure if the pill contributed to the anxiety, or if i would've started having it even if i never started taking the pill." | 0 |
birth control | "i had no problems when on aviane or lutera, but since my insurance switched me to orsythia, my periods have gotten a bit longer, and my cramps have gotten worse. with aviane and lutera, i barely had any but now they're back to like before i was on the pill. plus, my breasts have been achy when they didn't use to be and i've had more headaches. one month i was even worried i was pregnant because i was so tired, bloated and had so many headaches. i'm hoping i can get my doctor to write me a prescription for something else if my insurance doesn't cover aviane or lutera when i get my refill next month. not terrible but not as good as aviane or lutera." | 0 |
pain | "tramadol is such a good medicine for all kind of pains even i can't explain in my words. i was suffering backache problem last three years but there is no effect by any medicine. even i consult 5-6 doctors then one my father's friend told me start to take tramadol. believe me within one year now i am absolutely fine." | 4 |
birth control | "i have had the implanon for about 8 months and i have nothing but problems! mood swings and the feel of being tired and sick may be due to the loss of blood." | 0 |
depression | "i started this medicine in nursing school. very much so needed. i started seeing myself with less worry, and a more of a "whatever" type of mentality. i figured that worked for me. however, my biggest problem has been the weight gain. before i knew it i gained atleast 25 lbs. i'm a very active person and i do what wait i eat, especially since i am a cardiac nurse. also make sure you never miss a day of the medication. my side effects would be vertigo and shooting nerve pains in my head. i just upped my dosage to 150mg hoping it will increase my energy and help with weight loss. i was really bad off emotionally before so besides everything above, i have my life back." | 1 |
birth control | "my experience with nexplanon went well considering the fact that it kept me protected. i was numbed in the arm before they inserted it so it didn't hurt, and i was able to have sex a week or two afterwards with no worries. it will not help with irregular periods and may make your periods much longer than normal unfortunately. however, it's extremely effective and i didn't have any weight gain or harsh side effects other than a longer period. it won't clear up skin and won't promote breast growth." | 0 |
weight loss | "at a starting weight w a new doctor 440 lbs. i tried adipex. i only took it a week before i stopped due to headaches, heart racing just getting up to go to bathroom. but with sheer willpower alone in one year i lost 120 lbs . after losing average 10 lbs a month my weight leveled out and i couldn't get but 5 lbs a month. so we decided to try adipex again. i started aug 15 at 316 now sept.13- 295lb. this time no side effects i'm exercising more and feeling great. hoping for the best" | 6 |
birth control | "i've been on chateal birth control pills for 3 weeks now and i've experienced constipation, fatigue, nausea, and really bad mood swings. but i guess my body is just getting used to it because it's my first time trying birth control pills ever.
provided by planned parenthood" | 0 |
birth control | "so paragard worked great for 3 years till i got pregnant with twins at the worst time in my life. just got back to work that i now i have to quit soon. i did my yearly check ups and 6 months before i got pregnant was my last exam and it was perfect. well the ultra sound and doctor both said the iud was in place perfect and had no idea how we got pregnant... do not take this method unless u want pregnant." | 0 |
birth control | "i was switched to mibelas from minastrin (probably because my insurance wanted to cover the generic.) it was effective in preventing pregnancy and after a few months my period stopped completely. in the last month or two i was on it i became very depressed and experienced mood swings. i also gained about 10lbs since starting it but i'm not positive i can attribute it to the birth control. but since being off mibelas for 2 1/2 weeks and on lo loestrin i have lost around 2lbs and do not feel the depression or mood swings i felt in mibelas." | 0 |
birth control | "save yourself and do not take this. i've been on bc since i was 15 and have never had this many problems. i've literally been on this pill for one week and every single night i've had the most insane and vivid dreams. last night i woke up in a full blown panic attack, racing heart, beading sweats. i've never had issues with anxiety and or panic attacks up until i've started taking this pill. in addition to the terrible sleep, every day i get a new giant boil/cyst pimple. i've always had very clear and non-oily skin up until now. these are not normal pimples with heads but huge, painful, and hard ones. i wouldn't wish these symptoms on my worst enemy. i am taking these and flushing them down the toilet. i'd rather be knocked up! its that bad" | 0 |
birth control | "amazing ... i was on yaz and it caused spotting and weight gain, after a year they switched me to portia and i lost all the weight and haven't spotted since; also my pms is completely nonexistent now and the killer mood swings i experienced on yaz are gone too. i can't stop raving about how great portia is, it made me feel like myself again." | 0 |
birth control | "ok first i will start with the cons. the insertion hurt. a lot. i would say it was a 7-8 on the pain scale. but it was way faster than i expected it to be. afterwards, i felt like i had bad period cramps. i took ibuprofen and applied a heating pad, and within a few hours the pain had subsided.
now for the good parts. my period was somewhat irregular but light for the first few months. by the third month, my period stopped, and it hasn't returned since. it's so amazing not having to have a period, and not having to worry about taking a pill, needle, etc., it has literally been worry-free. i definitely recommend trying the mirena if you don't want kids for several years!" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been on cymbalta 30mg for the last 5 days. i noticed a lot of side effects good and bad. the bad ones include insomnia, dizziness, nausea, and dry mouth. the two good side effect was less urgency to urinate and fewer hunger pangs. i used to run to the bathroom every hour and almost constantly eat. my mood is improving and i seem to be coming out of my shell. in a few more days my dose will double and i am sure this medication will work. i feel as if i am on the right path to becoming who i used to be years ago." | 5 |
birth control | "i am a healthy, active, college student, and i have experienced no negative side effects from this pill. i was scared to start it because so many other users gave it bad reviews, but i've been on it for 3 months and i've had no bad side effects at all. i'm also not pregnant so the pill seems to be working correctly. micronor hasn't changed my moods or made me gain weight. the only noticeable change has been my breast size. within the first month of taking micronor, my bra size increased from a c to a d. i use condoms with micronor to be extra safe, since it is not quite as effective at preventing pregnancy as other birth control pills." | 0 |
birth control | "i got this implant in sept 2012, and i'm definitely looking forward to taking it out this coming sept. the only pro here is that it is definitely effective. i've been in a committed monogamous relationship for the duration of having this implant, we are a very "active" couple, and i'm still kidd-o free w/o worry. the cons: i weighed in about 140 when i got this, and am currently weighing in at 167 - almost 30 lbs heavier in less then three years. disclaimer, i am now 31, so a small amount of this may also be due to slowed metabolism, but def not 30 lbs. i sometimes have a 2 month period, and i sometimes go two months w/o one, there is no predicting it. i have crazy mood swings for no reason, even when i'm not on my period. not worth it." | 0 |
obesity | "i'm 5'4" 45 years old, started at 225, took other meds got to 212, doc put me on these to help with cravings, and just being hungry all the time , started dec 18th, i probably gained some over christmas, this morning i'm 208, no major issues, definitely has helped being hungry, and cravings, on 2:1, friday i'll move to full dose. i am more regular so no constipation, or diarrhea. i did wake up a few nights with heart palpitations, but i think it was from eating dark chocolate. only reason i'm not giving it a 10 is i'm not on full dose, or long enough to know if it will stay this effective for me." | 7 |
depression | "best medication ever! after 2 years of feeling angry and upset and constantly fighting with my husband (over stupid things) and having suicidal and self harm thoughts purely from severe depression, i am now feeling 100% absolutely fantastic all the time thanks to pristiq! before i could barely get out of bed now i have heaps of energy to last all day and am constantly on the go. i love how this medication makes me feel. i'd highly recommend trying this antidepressant." | 1 |
insomnia | "lunesta is the most incredible sleep aid on the market - smooth and no hangover in the morning. it is worth the cost. under much stress in 2008, i began taking lunesta 3 mg (for 1 month), then moved to the 2 mg for several months, then to the 1 mg, which is enough of a sleep aid to get the job done for me. the metallic taste, once the medicine is in your system, is noticeable but not bad and for me, goes away quickly. you absolutely must take it on an empty stomach. i definitely noticed a tendency to weight gain and fluid retention on all 3 dosages, though less tendency to fluid retention on the 1 mg. i just stopped taking it this week (march 2011). i'm not in bed until 2 - 2:30 am, but i can sleep without it." | 8 |
acne | "this product is amazing! after 25 years of serious acne, it's now odd for me to have a pimple. yes, it was a bit rough in the beginning. my skin got worse for a while and was very, very dry and cracking. but, i pushed through and now? i use it every other day and it's been life-changing. i spent tens of thousands on creams, facials, and specialized makeup to try to fix my acne and a $7 tube of medication has given me clear skin for the first time since i was a child." | 2 |
birth control | "i am very very very pleased with the implanon! i did the research before getting mine and decided that (after all everything-including oral contraceptives-have risks) it was worth it to me. i got my implanon in september of 2009. insertion did hurt, they use local anesthetic (lidocaine) to numb the area first and that's all that hurt. i didn't actually feel the insertion at all. i had an irregular bleeding cycle for about a month and a half, and since then i have had nothing! it is now july of 2010 and i am very pleased with the results. i don't have to worry about keeping up with a daily or monthly option, don't have a period, and i am not pregnant (which is after all the whole point). i tell anyone who will listen how great the implanon is!" | 0 |
birth control | "i got this birth control march 24th 2015, and shortly after i got heavy bleeding, cramps and mood swings, my anxiety worsened severely. it's almost been a year since i've had this birth control and my periods are finally starting to regulate, i have no cramps at all anymore, and i have no anxiety at all anymore. for a brief time i experienced severe headaches, and tirdness, but that passed. i recommend this birth control to people who want a long term birth control and are okay with the posibility of there periods being inregular. although, many people stop having periods on this birth control as well. my sex drive has increased since i've been on it, overall i give this birth control a 8/10 but that's only because my period was messed with" | 0 |
birth control | "i was on ortho tri cyclen for about 4 years then they made this generic and it's awful. i was already nervous considering there have been minimal positive reviews. i had no option but to switch. my mood swings are awful, i am constantly angry, it makes me sick, makes my whole body tingle.. do not take this! i will be calling my doctor to get off this pill..i refuse to finish the month it seems to only be getting worse. so once again... do not take these tablets" | 0 |
birth control | "switched to this from lo loestrin fe due to insurance only covering generics. there's no generic form of lo loestrin fe, so i was given what i was told would be the most similar pill. unfortunately it didn't work out. i've gained weight, feel bloated often, started getting acne again at age 32, feel tired/moody/depressed with less interest in sex...but the worst is the headaches. they start at random times with no apparent trigger and can last as long as 48 hours. they do not respond to any over the counter medications. they can be very severe and often make it impossible to work, sleep, and enjoy life. i had no side effects with lo loestrin fe, except positive ones like lighter periods, so i think i'll be switching back despite the cost." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on loestrin for 4 months now. i will admit the first month was kind of rough with the mood swings and headaches but once my body got adjusted it was perfectly fine. like other women on here i had horrible periods with pms. now i barely even notice cramping. it did add a lot to my bust though, which i am not complaining about at all. i haven't noticed any other weight gain at all. all in all after the adjustment period i had no issues at all and also convinced a friend to switch as well and she loves it." | 0 |
adhd | "i first started with 27 mg or concerta when it was giving me no effect my doctor increased to 54 mg. at first i loved it. so great...motivation, energy, concentration etc. but then i realized how bad my anxiety was getting and that my prozac was no longer controlling my anxiety and depression. concerta caused me to have very severe migraines which cause nausea and dizziness. i would have a migraine in the morning and the only thing that would take it away was the concerta and as soon as it wore off around 5-6pm there came the migraine again! & i obviously couldn't take the concerta or i'd be up all night. i am not switched to vyvanse but haven't tried it yet. if concerta did not cause migraines and anxiety then i would really recommend it." | 9 |
obesity | "i am 54 years old and 200 lbs. i was really scared to start the contrave after reading some of the side effects but i really need to do something about this weight. this is the heaviest i have ever been. i started on january 1 and it is now the 16 th i am down 10.5 lbs and no side effects. my craving for sweets is gone. i love this medicine and would highly recommend it." | 7 |
adhd | "i have been on vyvanse for over a year, started at 20mg then 30,40,50 and decided 40mg was perfect for me. i am a college student and have always had undiagnosed adhd. my grades in high school were mostly c's and b's. after being on vyvanse my grades went up. it was weird because i felt more over-stimulated adderall type buzz/high feeling at 20 and 30mgs. i liked that feeling but i was having side effects like lack of sleep. i actually then upped my dose to 50mgs. around that time i was holding 2 jobs and studying full time, 6 college classes. the 40 and 50mg actually made me feel more normal as if i wasn't taking anything except my mind was focused. i lacked side effects and everything was perfect. my grades are now 3.5gpa thanks to vyvanse." | 9 |
insomnia | "really bad insomnia, 40 years now. lost marriage & job as result. can't take klonopin more than twice a week, or builds tolerance. ambien (zolpidem)--eh--too much causes sleepwalking, too little means up every 3 hours for next dose. started 3mg lunesta 1 week ago. 1st one, nothing. waited 1 1/2 hours. 2nd one-same story. 3rd one--started-- to feel something, but still, no sleep. (4 hours have gone by) #4 put me to sleep for rest of night. now take 3 all at once, sleep maybe 2 hours, than have to go for #4. will start taking 4 all at once tonight. insurance wouldn't pay (sept 2014), $324 for 30, i.e., about $1400 a month. can't afford that. will dance between klonopin, ambien & lunesta. (and/or nothing at all to keep lunesta cost down)." | 8 |
birth control | "got on gianvi because of my insurance but it's definitely cleared up my acne and my boobs have gotten bigger. my period this month was only 2-3 days and it was spotting and i know i'm not pregnant because im not sexually active.
however my appetite has gone up since taking this." | 0 |
birth control | "i had liletta inserted on 09/29/16 the insertion was painful, almost as if i was being stabbed multiple times. i had horrible cramps for about 2 hours afterwards and was swore the next day. i'm experiencing light spotting throughout the day and it's very annoying. i'm also noticing a lot of acne (my skin has been always clear before liletta was inserted)." | 0 |
birth control | "love this birth control. i have been on it for 2 years now. i don't get periods. no weight gain. no side effects at all! you just have to make sure you take it at the same time each day. i have multiple friends who switched to this birth control and have had similar results!" | 0 |
pain | "went to the er with severe back spasms. i can handle pain pretty well, but these spasms were horrendous. i have chronic spine and hip pain, but this was much worse than normal. after the toradol shot and the valium weren't working, they finally gave me the dilaudid shot. only took about 10 minutes and i was pain free. of course, i only had the shot and nothing else to tide me over until the chiropractor, but it was very good stuff." | 4 |
birth control | "this pill isn't horrible but it isn't pleasant. you just have to ride out the initial side effect you feel, (if you do, everyone is different) mood swings and nausea were my biggest side effects. my mood swings were so awful, my boyfriend and i had constant non stop fighting that nearly brought us to the end of our relationship numerous times. its something you cant explain. i was so irritable for no reason and somehow always took it out on him. i just started my 5th month pack and everything is so much better. my body has probably adjusted to the pill already." | 0 |
anxiety | "besides suffering from periodic depression from various business issues and losses i have also and more importantly suffered from general anxiety disorder since the age of 40. i am now 53. have gone through the various ssris, and also benzos of which i still take klonopin once or twice a day. i have compared the efficacy of the two by staying off klonopin for a day and just exclusively usually buspar and can tell you the buspar has far more benefits than the klonopin without the dependency of the benzo. i have also had great sexual side effects as many of the sss have had a negative impact. so not only has my anxiety dissipated, my sex drive is great . i highly recommend this for anybody that has general anxiety disorder ptsd or social anx" | 3 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been on seroquel for 2 years. it really is a miracle. it has helped with my mood swings and problems sleeping. the only issue has been the weight gain. i've probably put on 35 lbs and i've never had problem with weight gain. the benefits of this medication make up for the weight gain." | 5 |
insomnia | "melatonin, once exposed to humidity, is degraded by half. the reason for the mixed responses is never observed nor included in the data. melatonin is thankfully available in the u.s. add a silica packet to your bottle" | 8 |
adhd | "my son began taking strattera about 3 - 4 years ago. he had a bad reaction to adderal, so the doctor tried strattera as a non-stimulant. he first started 18 mg once a day, no noticeable change. then increased over time to 50 mg once a day. he wasn't defiant, but just didn't (doesn't) care to do much of anything. 4-6 weeks ago he started having "tics". not putting the two together, last month his doctor increased to 60 mg a day and the tics have continued to get worse. he's also been more depressed, having panic attacks, and anxiety. he goes to school, but gets nothing done. went back to his doctor and she know has started taking him off this medication. i hope the tics stop. he's scared and this continues to add to his anxiety." | 9 |
anxiety | "i have been taking effexor on and off for the past 10 years. there is no better medicine for my anxiety than effexor. the trick with effexor xr is that you need to know exactly how to take it and not to take more than what you really need. i am now on a steady 37.5mg (minimum dose) and it works just fine. my doctor tells me that that low dose is hardly therapeutic but it works just fine for me. of course i need to practice many anxiety relief techniques, especially the ones that help get you back to sleep, but overall, effexor xr at 37.5 mg each morning takes the severe edge off my condition, i do the rest.
it's a good mix." | 3 |
depression | "lexapro had no effect on me. i took it for 6 mos and i felt the same as i did when i started taking it.... did not help me feel better." | 1 |
obesity | "first- there is absolutely no difference between brand and generic. there can't be legally. it is the same active ingredient and the same strength. it's just the name and cost and inactive ingredinets.
this being said... i don't understand where negative remarks come from. this medicine is amazing. i took it a while ago then asked to be changed to something else. i gained 20lbs and the other med didn't so anything. so i asked to be changed back. my leg muscles hurt and i have a few word issues but it's an amazing medicine." | 7 |
adhd | "i too have gone through my whole life with undiagnosed adhd and i have to say that i have lost so many years of my life both academically and personal. i've been recently diagnosed with adhd and started ritalin. i could not tolerate ritalin. it made me feel like a zombie along with bad headaches. my md switched me to adderall and it has changed my life. i wish i would have sought help years ago but i was too embarrassed to seek mental health help. i've been on 30 mg per day of adderall for 1.5 months now and its worked great except that i think this dose is too low as i have to split the 30 mg into two doses per day. 20 mg works great for me but the other 10 mg i have to take doesn't do much for me." | 9 |
birth control | "in my experience this is terrible. i'm only almost done with my third week and i'm having the worst ovary pains and migraines. i got on it because the doctor told me it would prevent cysts because i've had a cyst that covered my whole ovary and wanted something to prevent that from happening again. well, i'm having the same exact pain when i had a cyst but the stabbing pain is more often. i've never had trouble with head aches or migraines until now.. my whole expience has been terrible." | 0 |
birth control | "this birth control is amazing. i had implanon inserted while i was on my period and it actually stopped the next day. i haven't had one since. i've experienced some minor spotting, but it's nothing to cry over. i've had no mood swings or weight gain. the only down side i've experienced has been some nausea (particularly in the morning). it typically goes away after an hour or so though. i would most certainly recommend this form of birth control." | 0 |
birth control | "i am 25 and got nexplanon back in november. i had never been on birth control, but i got married in october and my husband and i wanted to wait to have children. i detest this thing. it's really not like me to use such strong language, but ever since i've been on this thing, strong language is the least of my problems! before nexplanon, i was happy little me. now i'm some kind of wifezilla that bleeds constantly. i sometimes scream at my husband then immediately feel remorseful and spend the next two days crying. he tries to console me, but it just makes me cry more because i realize what a sweet man i've been yelling at. oh it's just awful what an emotionally wreck i've been. i am getting it removed." | 0 |
pain | "personally, oxycontin takes care of the pain better than any other medicine and instead of the drowienes feeling, it gives me the energy to exercise and fit in with a healthy lifestyle. no breakthrough pain medicines needed at 80mg twice a day." | 4 |
birth control | "well i've been taking depo for over a year now since i had my first child . i took my last shot in april 2015 and i've decided not to take another shot because of all the bleeding i've been doing . i was supposed to take another shot on july 17th but didn't and that didn't seem to help because i'm still bleeding like crazy . i have been bleeding for almost 1 month . it's crazy ." | 0 |
acne | "great product but the side effects are awful!
i've been using duac for a week now and literally all of my blackheads have disappeared it's amazing! my spots have also shrank in size a lot and have almost healed and my scars are fading too. the only trouble i have had with duac is that when i first put it on it dried my skin out a lot and made it extremely flaky and then when i continued to use it, applying it on most of the area of my face i woke up the next morning and both of my cheeks were burning, bright red and really itchy. i stopped using it for a couple of days until the redness had gone and then applied a smaller amount, but still the burning and itchy sensation has returned." | 2 |
acne | "i was depressed by my acne but was hesitant to try accutane because i feared the side effects. after months of researching reviews and testimonies i finally decided to try it. i never write reviews but i want to share my story because accutane worked for me. it changed my life and self-esteem. i experienced very little side effects while taking it. my acne did get worse before it got better, but i've been off accutane for almost two years and my skin has stayed clear. i had hoped to come across a review like this while i was researching the drug, and i hope this is reassuring to people who need it." | 2 |
birth control | "i take this pill every day. the pill has caused me to be an absolute wreck, for weeks if cried myself to sleep for literally no reason at all, i'm depressed and always irritated. i just have no motivation to do anything anymore after taking this. i would scream and be angry at my boyfriend for no reason at all, i'm surprised he hasn't left me. i start crying at the drop of a pin. i would not wish the emotions this has caused me on anyone. my stomach gets bloated, my nipples hurt like all the time, and my breasts are tender. this is the worst pill you could take ever. dont do it." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on this bc for 3 years now. i would not recommend it to anyone because the side effects are horrible. periods are very irregular and last a really long time when i do get them. i get really bad headaches and pains in my arm. i've gained a lot of weight since on this bc and have been on others in the past but this is by far the worst one." | 0 |
depression | "ugh - taking this medicine was a big mistake. my doctor's recommendation turned out to be a bad one. i'm currently 60 days in with and feel more anxious than before beginning zoloft. there were some days where i didn't obsess over stressful things in my life, but the bad very much out weighed the good. all day long at work i have been feeling like a nervous wreck. also, know that it will destroy your sex life. my libido is non-existant as of now. this created even more anxiety and stress with the vicious circle of failure. this medicine just made me a frustrated mess. i'm going to look into wellbutrin and try and be hopeful.
don't waste your time
" | 1 |
birth control | "i got my first implant in january 2014 and it's definitely effective as a birth control. i can definitely say i did gain weight but it's a combination of becoming less active and metabolism slowing down with the birth control. the only downside for me was that i bled for 2 months straight after i got it. not crazy heavy bleeding. more like the lighter end of a period. then then they just stopped which was actually what i was going for. i got it more for the reason of hopefully stopping my normal period which was usually about 8-12 days every month, very heavy, with cramps so bad i'd usually have to sit in a hot bath for an hour to help. my normal periods actually caused iron deficiency. not everyone has a bad experience with nexplanon." | 0 |
anxiety | "been on many ssris, a few snris, and some of the tcas. i took tofranil (imipramine) for about 6 months on a starting dose of 25 mg and eventually increased slowly to 125mg. over the course of those 6 months, my anxiety was under control for the most part, but i developed myoclonus and had to stop taking the drug. i switched to sinequan (doxepin) 25 mg, increased to 75 mg, divided into 25mg three times a day and have done well, without any side effects besides mild fatigue. no bad thoughts, lingering anxiety or panic attacks. very successful drug (doxepin) for me so far. been about 3 months now." | 3 |
birth control | "i've had this bc for almost 2 years! and need less to say i've been on my period ever since i got it. if it's not a heavy flow, it's spotting. i either have to wear tampons or panty liners everyday! planning on getting it removed asap!" | 0 |
birth control | "everyone reacts differently to different pills at different times, but here's my experience:
i was suffering from amenorrhea, loss of sex drive and feeling, vaginal dryness, inability to orgasm, and depression for 11 months. my tests all said my hormones were normal. within a week of starting zarah, my depression disappeared and i slowly started regaining feeling and sensitivity, and my sex drive was returning. now 4 months in, my libido is super high again as it used to be, i'm ridiculously lubricated, and sensitivity and orgasms have returned.
there are some negative side effects, but the pros far outweigh the cons for me. negatives are pimple outbreaks around my chin, pretty bad water retention and some swelling, and minor dizziness." | 0 |
obesity | "i work at endocrinology clinic. and there i have seen crazy stories about adipex-from 191 lb in 1 year to 30lb a month.
so, i said to myself i'm going for it. in first 3 days i am 4lb down. i have plenty of energy, i do have a dry mouth and one time after i stood up from the bed i felt dizzy.
now my post is more for the people who are taking it- plz take 1200 cal per day. if you take less, you will have jitters and you would start doubting the med.
and yes, i push myself to eat, because i want to eat, but i eat small portion. from day one i want to adjust my portions, always small portions. after 1 months after my med finish, i will continue small portions and wont pass the 1200 cal.
good luck.." | 7 |
birth control | "i have been on this pill for almost a year. i can't tell you how effective it is at preventing pregnancy, as my boyfriend and i always use other methods of protection as well. however, my emotions are ridiculous sometimes. they happen in waves and i feel depressed, emotional, etc. i cry over such little things now. anyway, i have also had three yeast infections and get my period twice a month with more pain than before." | 0 |
birth control | "i've had implanon since february of 2009. i just made my appointment the other day to have it removed this february (2012). i can't believe its been 3 years already. i haven't had any problems with it at all. no mood swings and no weight gain. i didn't read the reviews before i got it. it didn't hurt, i don't have a scar. my arm was only sore for a couple of days, but that was minor. all in all it was a great experience. i look forward to getting another one implanted upon its removal." | 0 |
anxiety | "effective when having a particularly bad day on antidepressants but less effective when not on antidepressants. find anxiety symptoms aren't overly settled in comparison to lorazepam unless you take a couple. plus they take 45 mins minimum to kick in and during an attack, isn't helpful. when not taking antidepressants, got up to 45mg on very bad days but was down to 1-2 tabs a month on antidepressants." | 3 |
birth control | "i am currently on the last week of the 2nd month of the ashlyna (seasonique) brand of this. as far as periods go, i haven't had any bleeding and this is working great for that. however, since i've started this brand i have gained a ton of weight. i am on other medication for depression, but i've been on that for over a year so the birth control definitely isn't helping. i would make sure to take in account weight gain this may cause before deciding on this particular brand." | 0 |
birth control | "i just started this birth control feb.1,2017. i just got home from the hospital because i was diagnosed with pe in my lung. i'm not sure if this pill has anything to do with it but i have had nothing but issues with this pill" | 0 |
anxiety | "i rate diazepam a "10", it's still the best & safest in it's class -- but only when taken very sparingly. i liken it to a 'fire extinguisher', use only in case of emergency. if you take on a daily schedule (e.g., 3 times a day, every day) then you're making yourself a slave, and you'll be dull-witted & stupid much of the time. just like reliance on any pill. we owe it to our families, friends, employers and ourselves to be productive, happy and helpful.
i have the 5 mg. tablets in case of emergency. it acts fast, not too strong. there's no craving for 'another pill' hours or even days later, because it's very long acting. be smart. use only in case of real emergency and it's the best." | 3 |
birth control | "i had implanon placed at the beginning of 2010 and do not regret it. i actually plan on having my implant replaced very soon. like with any other form of contraception there will be side effects, for myself losing weight has become a little more difficult than before inserting the implanon but it has not become impossible, its only impossible if you stop trying. at the beginning periods were a little difficult to predict but after 6 months or so they began to become more regular. i highly recommend this form of birth control if you are looking for a long term contraception. my boyfriend and i are very happy that for the past 3 years we never had the "scare" with implant we were always sure we will be fine." | 0 |
acne | "i have been using ziana for almost a year now. i had the deep cystic acne that was painful and huge. after a couple of weeks using ziana my face cleared up and in almost a year i have not had one pimple. i experienced no side effects and have been using it once every other day for a couple months now (because it's not cheap). my doctor also prescribed me a sulfur face wash which i use every day at night. ziana is like a miracle to me." | 2 |
birth control | "i had skyla inserted a year ago. having it inserted was not pleasant. there was some heavy cramping and i was bleeding/spotting for the next two months or so but since then my periods have been light if i have them at all my acne has almost completely cleared up. i have not gained any weight, i have lost some (though not on purpose). besides my partner sometimes feeling the strings and some bleeding during sex, as well as some painful cramping from time to time it's been good. no kids yet haha." | 0 |
birth control | "this is my first time using birth control ever and the patch was my first choice because my step mama has it and she recommend that i use it cause she didn't want me to forget to take the pill ever day. so let me tell y'all the patch is good. sometimes i used to have bad headache a lot when i got on the patch. my headaches got worse to the point i didn't want to open my eyes. i never had bad cramps i had them but they wasn't terrible, they were ok. when i started the patch my cramps got so bad i would cry myself to sleep i get back pains and a lot more than now when i'm cramping. i have mood swing all the time now i feel very weak sometimes and nauseous most of the time. i have no skin problems. the patch is ok sometimes i forget i'm wearing it." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on zovia almost 10 years now. its cheap and worked for the reason i was taking it which was to prevent pregnancy. i can't say whether it made me gain weight because i figure after ten years its bound to normalize. i can say i get pretty bad pms but i'm not sure this pill was ever advertised to treat pms symptoms. i experienced depression, bloat, irritability, anxiety and lethargy the week before every period. i attribute some to my family history of anxiety and depression though, and it was never something i brought up with my doctor. never thought there was any reason to change it until now. recently i did find a side effect to be too much to bear; low libido. i don't even want a man to look at me let alone touch me it's so terrible." | 0 |
anxiety | "this medicine has been awesome for me. depression and anxiety seemed to just go away after about a month. i started on 7.5mg then slowly went up to 30mgs. don't mix with alcohol. and being a writer...the dreams (very vivid) are inspiring and wonderful to experience." | 3 |
weight loss | "i started this medication 4/20/16 at 5'1'' 237lbs after going over all options with my endocrinologist. this website had me really terrified honestly with some of the side effects but i had to take the chance. started at the lowest dose for the 2 week trial, qsymia had a free 14 day trial. rare side effects: headaches, tingly hands and feet, irritability outside my normal b*tchiness once lol blurred vision once when i was very tired. while i'm very overweight, i've never had much an appetite so that did not change. the kind of food i've been eating while on qsymia has definitely changed though, all healthy, only water, no food after 6pm. i have not been exercising, upped dose 5/4 same minimal side effects, down 13lbs in 20 days." | 6 |
birth control | "i have had the mirena for about two weeks. previously i would get cramps so bad from my period i would be bed ridden. i talk to my gyn and she suggested this. i can say that i still have cramping but it is not near as bad as what it was. and i am still spotting. the spotting is so irregular that having sex is kinda off the table right now. although my sex drive is crazy. i am 19 years old, and its not to bad so far, but i am hoping it will get better, and that i can keep my normal weight." | 0 |
depression | "i had such a mixed experience on cymbalta. i took it for 1 month. it made half my day awful, and the other half great. i would take it in the morning (30mg) and for the first half of the day i would feel this dark undercurrent, but kind of speedy at the same time. it made me have terrible anxiety and paranoia and i fought with my husband in the mornings, accusing him of petty things. then around 1pm this darkness would lift and i would feel happy; it was really bizarre. but the damage done to my marriage from my behavior in the mornings was terrible. i hope my husband can forgive me for the drama. my last dose was 2 days ago and i feel much more stable and sane. i did not like how this drug altered my personality so much in the mornings." | 1 |
birth control | "i have been on tri-cyclen lo for nearly three months and i am very pleased with it. this is the first time i have even taken a birth control pill, and i was very weary to begin the pill after reading many horror stories online. i am very glad that i did not let my fears prevent me from taking the pill.
pros:
-no weight gain
-no extreme mood swings
-no decrease in sex drive
-easy to use
-effective
-less premenstrual cramps, shorter periods
cons:
-for the first few days of the pill, i felt extremely nauseous. it was so bad that i considered giving it up, but i am glad i didn't as the nausea went away after the first week.
-i now experience headaches before my expected period" | 0 |
birth control | "i was previously on loestrin fe for about 2 years. i had no side effects with this medication at all! so, one day i went to pick up my auto-fill prescription about 2 months ago and the pharmacist informed me that the prescription had been switched to blisovi, but it's the same exact medication. oh no it isn't! i've had a headache (varying from severe to mild) every single day. i'm tired, hungry, my back aches more than usual, gained about 10 pounds, broke out on my face, and this headache is a nightmare. i was beginning to think i'm going crazy until i read similar reviews. i was getting so mad over stupid stuff and crying out of nowhere. my boyfriend has handled it like a champ, but hopefully won't have to for long because i'm switching!" | 0 |
birth control | "had it inserted at 53 years age, as i was still having regular periods within normal range frequency. new female gynocologist recommended it. initially had some spotting then periods ended. currently no problem. wish i had it when i was younger." | 0 |
anxiety | "i've been on 20 mg (4x5mg daily)for over 30 years now .some days i take a few more ,put on them after an operation went wrong and they are the only pill that helps with severe muscle spasms .
hate being addicted but at my age refuse to come off ." | 3 |
depression | "back in feb i had first started not sleeping well and by the end of that month major depression was in full effect. i tried numerous atypical antidepressants only getting major side effects. i was not inclined to use an ssri since side effects seem to outweigh some of the positives they offer. reluctant to give up on medication all together i was still not sleeping major battle with anxiety and insomnia. i decided to try wellbutrin 150mg xl. let me clearly explain the first 2 weeks were rough. no sleep think i slept 3 days or so. after the 3rd week i started to see more positive motivation and energy to get through the day. the energy is balanced now and the depressed thoughts and anxiety are in control. i'm just going to week 4... onward" | 1 |
weight loss | "started taking adipex and i was at my highest weight ever. i was at 218lb. i currently am down 42lbs and now sitting at a weight of 176lb. adipex really does help curb your appetite. only down fall i've found was that the dry mouth can be a tad irritating at times. i drink on a daily basis probably around 2-3 gallons of water before i started taking adipex and now with this medication i am almost doubling my water intake just because no matter what for me my mouth is always dry. it is a side effect that i am willing to live with though with the type of results i am getting. i have also lost 20 inches off my entire body since the process has started. i do go to the gym 4 days a week and i do cardio and weights as well." | 6 |
anxiety | "after experiencing breast cancer twice in 5 years i suffer from anxiety on a daily basis. some days are very good and productive ,others not so good. i have tried many medications and work with an excellent doctor. my only relief comes from 1 mg of xanax spread out over the course of the day. thankfully my health prognosis is excellent,but the anxiety continues. i hope to be able to use it on an as needed basis someday. but for now i'm thankful for this medication." | 3 |
depression | "on this medicine for 5 days and have been on the couch for 4 days. very lethargic, lazy, no energy to do anything, loss of appetite, nausea, can't sleep at night, just not myself at all. missed 2 parties i was previously excited to go to, stayed home instead. " | 1 |
birth control | "stay away from this pill! i have been taking this pill for about six months now. i experienced several side effects including breakthrough bleeding, migraines, bloating, weight gain (5-7 pounds) and horrible mood swings. my boyfriend probably thought i was a psycho because i would always get pissed off at the most random things. i give him all the credit for putting up with it. i am finally switching to a new pill!" | 0 |
depression | "i was prescribed zoloft because of sleeplessness, anxiety and stress related to marital issues. it helped me with sleeping and seemed to lower my anxiety and stress (my marital situation improved at the same time, so hard to say if zoloft or my situation helped lower those). i had to stop the medicine after a month because of severe side effects, including suicidal thoughts, weight loss, generally feeling flat all of the time, and mild headaches." | 1 |
bipolar disorde | "i've been taking lithium for almost 2 years now. it is actually amazing mood wise and it helped me get over my social anxiety. the side effects i've had which technically are not good at all, but are almost worth how i feel are. i had to be put on blood pressure medicines, my hair is sheding a lot more than normal. i have more acne than i used to, and the worst one. i've gained about 25 pounds which for me wasn't good i was already overweight. oh and i haven't had a period for almost three months now (not pregnant) my doctor thinks lithium might be to blame. i'm only 25 by the way, so i should still have a period. besides all of this lithium was the best thing to ever happen to me." | 5 |
birth control | "i just got mirena inserted yesterday. the whole procedure took only a few mins (my gyno even gave me a pap smear at the same time. called it the "royal treatment"! ha!). there was a little cramping but nothing unbearable. i didn't take any medications (because i forgot to) beforehand. i was perfectly fine afterwards and went about my day as normal. i did have some spotting a few hrs later but that's about it. i have had two children in the last 3 yrs, my youngest born 4 months ago. my gyno also made me come back on the tail end of my period. those two factors may have played a part as to how easily it was inserted. no complaints so far. will update in a few months." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "been on abilify for 4 months and had to go off. it's a great medicine for bipolar. i could tell when i missed a dose because i would flip out. the down fall on why i went off was the weight gain. i gained 30 pounds in 3 months with just snacking. dr told me it slows the metabolism down. i think it stopped it. so give it a try." | 5 |
acne | "i am on differin gel 7 weeks now. i have to say the first few weeks my skin got worse and very red and sore but i stuck with it and in week 3 i started to see an improvement. i had a lot of red spots on my cheeks and so far they are clearing up. i would suggest only use a small amount. cause if you use to much it can irratate your skin more. you need to be using it at least 8 weeks b4 you really start to see a difference. so stick with it. its worth it in the end even though at the moment you think its never gonna clear." | 2 |
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