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birth control | "i had this crap inserted four hours ago and am still hurting. i had to pull over on the way home because i was sweating from pain. i threw up my lunch and almost pooped my pants. that's pain.. i had my mirena removed because it expired and tried this one. i wish i had not changed because my mirena insertion did not hurt at all. i will be having this taken out in a few months. i'm still hurting.. this was a bad idea. getting this thing put in brought tears to my eyes. i rather have a baby." | 0 |
adhd | "having been recently diagnosed with add at the age of 31, i would have to say that stimulant therapy has been a god send! my doctor first prescribed ritalin-sr, and i felt it was not as effective as it could be, so she changed my prescription to adderall-xr 20 mg and i feel it is working.
i feel more focused at work with better concentration. i don't procrastinate as often as i have (my entire life), but one unexpected result of the therapy is i no longer feel irritable and short-tempered! i also don't feel frustrated as much as i used too. my staff and co-workers have noticed the difference and have told me they don't feel the need to "walk on egg-shells" around me!
so in summation, adderall is certainly doing the trick!" | 9 |
birth control | "i've been on this pill for just over 2 weeks now, and i've only experienced some side effects. the little acne i did have has been reduced, and in the first week i experienced slight breast tenderness for like 2 or 3 days, but it wasn't bad at all. now that i think about it, i have become a little more sensitive to certain things my boyfriend says, but nothing major that's messing up our relationship or anything. or, it might be caused by his innocent teasing getting to me after a while. but i think this birth control pill is very good for me, and i hope you all have a positive experience with this like i do." | 0 |
anxiety | "i've been taking 10mg buspirone twice a day for 2 months now. initial side effects were dry mouth and dizziness if taken on an empty stomach. besides this, i didn't feel in any way "medicated" or otherwise affected. within the first few weeks, i experienced a significant decrease in my social anxiety as well as my general anxiety. it is a night/day type difference. i interact with strangers, made new friends, can focus on my work and school without being bogged down by troublesome worry, and smile so much more. all of this without any type of sedative action or negative side effects. i was afraid to take buspirone after the terrible reaction i had to lexapro but there is no comparison. reviews seem split on buspirone, but it definitely helped me." | 3 |
emergency contraception | "i had sex during ovulation period. i was so paranoid i decided to take plan b. i took plan b like 30hrs later. well let me tell you let this be your last resort. i received so many pregnancy symptoms throughout this whole ordeal i was freaking out so bad until my period came. i was so sick. sore breast, headaches, fatigue, horrible cramping, and the worst diarrhea. i was depressed after taking this. the hormones are crazy and will have you going insane. not everyone have same side effects though so maybe it will be different for you." | 10 |
weight loss | "tried all of the diets and many of the supplements. simple 5'4 203 pounds six month later i have lost 38 pounds. this works and that has been my journey so far." | 6 |
birth control | "i have had kyleena for 5 or 6 months now and i think it's the greatest thing ever. the first month was rough...the cramps were bad all the time and same with the bleeding. after the first month i still got cramps but not as bad as the first. i still get a period but it is extremely light. the reason i rated a 9/10 is the bad cramps i still sometimes get. i love having kyleena for birth control reasons because i'm still young and in college and not ready for a family. i have been with my boyfriend for many years but neither of us want to start a family yet. kyleena allows us the peace of mind to practice unprotected sex without the worry of becoming pregnant. if you can or want to get kyleena i 100% reccomend." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i'm bipolar and i guess for a year or two i was trying to stabilize my mood with pain killers (i've had cervical spine surgery and lung surgery so have access). when i started taking lamictal it seemed like my pain subsided and i was able to easily quit using my medication. also haven't felt a need to drink alcohol. feel very stable and seems like my interests are coming back. i've taken lamictal before for a couple years and don't remember why i got off. first time i took it i got a rash but it went away. this time have not experienced a rash. taking 200mg morning 200mg night. seems to be a perfect dose for me. so much easier with my business, wife, and kids. they didn't deserve my mood swings." | 5 |
birth control | "i've taken this pill for two weeks now and i've had a constant migraine. i just had a baby three months ago so i'm not sure if that has anything to do with it or not. also had very heavy bleeding for a week then it would stop and start again. also i'm very moody and sad where i wasn't before i started taking this medicine. if i still have migraines at the end of this pack, i may switch." | 0 |
adhd | "was placed on vyvanse after extreme weight loss on adderall. started at 20mg, upped to 40mg, then upped to 40mg 2x a day. i got my appetite back, but the medication really did nothing else for me. i went into rages and had huge anger problems for no reason. anything could set me off! i could barely sleep or focus at work/school. basically, i gained back the weight i had lost, but everything else sucked. i couldn't make it more than 6 months, my doctor switched me to adderall xr." | 9 |
birth control | "i had the mirena inserted at my 6-week postpartum check up in august 2014. the procedure was easy, no worse than any other ob/gyn experience. the first couple of months, my period was abnormal but eventually i had little to no periods at all (which is typical). the only negatives i have about mirena is that it does hurt sometimes during sex if the intercourse gets a little intense. also, i am completely convinced that it is the cause of my weight gain. i had lost all of my pregnancy weight and plus some before i had it put in. since having mirena, i have gained 40 pounds." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "attention to all teen girls who are scared!!!!!! i stayed the night at my boyfriends on the 29th of january. we had intercourse and he finished inside me. i was freaked out!!!! i am only 18!! i am on depo. but started a week and 5 days before this happened.! i was scared. the next night about 7-8 hours after this happened my mom took me to get the morning after pill. i had little to no side effects. i was tired and i was craving a lot of food. i was scared cause i didn't get my period. but i found out. with depo you wont get a period. it's been about 29 days since this experience. still haven't gotten my period. im not pregnant. i am not worried. so if your a teenager girl. who is sitting on her laptop or cell phone scared. this pill works" | 10 |
birth control | "just got paragard inserted this morning at 0800mst. i'm a 27 year old female with 1 son (one and done).my personal experience was fast and pain free. i did take the 800mg of ibuprofen as directed, it was done by a certified midwife, she was very thorough during the process and she let me know everything she was doing. upon having the iud inserted and placed, there was very minimal cramping. i've had periods with worse cramping, for sure. the only other slightly uncomfortable young was the speculum to hold you open but that's it. this procedure was nothing. i can't wait to track my progress being that this thing will be a part of me for the next 10 years." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been using this birth control for a year, and it hasn't given me any problems since the first month i used it. as long as i take it consistently, i have no problems. my cramps and mood swings are much better, and i only experienced cramping between periods for the first 2-3 months. everyone is different, but as far as this one goes, it works very well with my body!" | 0 |
adhd | "ive been on strattera for 5 days now, 40mg in the morning and 200mg of wellbutrin sr 2x day for depression. so far i think for me its been good. only side effects are tiredness during the day, headaches, and loss of appetite. i believe the worst of the side effects happen in the first month of use so to id like to try 80mg in a month to see how i do on that amount. more irritable at times threw out the day but since i know that can be a side effect i try to control my mood when i notice it becoming bad. ive not taken it on its own so i dont know if thats why i am doing good on it, wellbutrin and strattera together but so far so good." | 9 |
birth control | "i thought i was going crazy! i chose implanon after the birth of my second child because i was unsure if we wanted more children and this would give us some time to decide. it was also one of the only types of birth control i could use and still breast feed. i bled for 7 weeks straight and then it changed to 3 out of 4 weeks a month. it has now been 20 months since i got it and i am fed up with the bleeding. i have horrible rage and depression, headaches, bad skin and weight gain. i work out most days of the week and even completed a triathlon but still can't seem to lose any weight! my marriage has taken a hit from all of this and i am anxious to have implanon removed!" | 0 |
birth control | "i had the mirena placed at my 6 week postpartum visit in may 2014 after my second child at the age of 25. my husband and i knew our family was complete. i discussed birth control options with my obgyn - mirena, essure, and the pill. i opted for the mirena after asking yons of questions, which he was very honest and told me out of the 5 he puts in he might take 2 out, i knew that wasn't good odds but i will give it a try. he inserted it in no time with no pain. i have had it in for about 15 months now and absolutely love it. i haven't had any weight gain, no crazy hormones, no cramping, and best of all no spotting or periods since day 1. i hope my success continues like this for the next 4 years with it inserted." | 0 |
birth control | "i was on the depo shot for about a year. i loved it. i had no periods at all for the year. i decided to try to conceive so i stopped getting the shot. the month after i was due for my shot i got my period again. two weeks later and i'm still bleeding. i had very normal periods before the shot, always 4-7 days, on time every month. i'm nervous about my fertility and the constant two weeks of bleeding. i just hope it ends soon. i'm giving the shot an 8/10 because i had no side effects or periods on the shot and i didn't get pregnant. so i guess the birth control did it's job." | 0 |
anxiety | "works very well for anxiety. the best way to take these types of medicines is to take them as needed. some doctors will tell you to take them everyday as prescribed, but i found in my 20 years of experience with xanax that taking them everyday is an easy way for it to become habit forming and addictive. when i take them as needed i don't become dependent on them. i think doctors disagree with this method because they feel that you need to counter the anxiety before you get it and that way you can learn to tolerate it. i have tried using xanax both ways, it's nice not having anxiety, but your body and mind will adapt to the dosage and if you take it long enough you will find you need a higher dose to feel like you did." | 3 |
depression | "i want to know if bupropion xl 300 mg a day has any effect or decreases the way my methylphenidat . 20 mg works. i feel like the ritalian doesn't work as well when i take my bupropion. any ideas guys. please help i don't know if i should quit using one so the other w have full effect like it used too!!!" | 1 |
adhd | "racing heart and head rushes when you first start taking the medicine... it was my life saver for high school and college and even now through life.. i can actually accomplish things in an orderly fashion." | 9 |
obesity | "started 2 pills a day saturday. just got the scale friday. no real side effects...just a little gassy and cramps in the evening. sometimes dry mouth too so drink lots of water. haven't really lost weight. maybe 2lbs in 10 days. still have cravings...need to increase my work out and eat better. will have better evaluation after 1 full month. cheers! " | 7 |
birth control | "i am 19 years old and have been on microgestin for 5 months. this has been the worst experience of my life. the worst side effect i have had is the weight gain. i have been the same weight and size for years. i've never had to buy new jeans or clothes because of them not fitting me. over these 5 months i have put on 15 or more pounds. going up about 3 pant sizes. i have also had muslce aches, low sex drive, hot flashes, major change of appetite, emotional breakdowns, minor anxiety attacks, and so on.
i wouldn't recommend this to anyone. stear far away from this birth control." | 0 |
weight loss | "i started phen on 01/07 weighing 190 as of 01/14 i am down to 181. this is my first time ever using any type of diet pills...my main concern is i don't want to rely on this i was hoping for some extra energy but all i ever feel at work is exhaustion. i also try to eat breakfast but i'm not a breakfast person. i do eat less now but i eat better i have worked out maybe 3 times only because i was sore i couldn't do any more lol!
starting weight 190-1/07/16
current weight 181-1/14/16
goal weight 160" | 6 |
pain | "i have a damaged lower back from a car accident and back often spasms. i only need to take diclofenac for a couple of days and i'm back fighting fit again. it also helps with my sleep and nausea." | 4 |
birth control | "i finished up my first pack of generess a week ago, and it's my first birth control pill. i know you're supposed to take it for three months before the side effects go away, but i couldn't resist reviewing.
it's effective--i'm not pregnant and have regular sex. however, the side effects aren't great. the 1st week was ok, just some loose stool after day 1. by the time i got halfway through the second week, i had (sometimes heavy) spotting that went on for 1.5 weeks straight. i'm not a fan of having sex while bleeding, so it was frustrating. also, my moods swing like a pendulum. i'll go from happy to raging in ten seconds. my face breaks out more now, and i also find i'm eating a lot more than usual. the side effects are dwindling, though, so i'm happy!" | 0 |
birth control | "i just got my liletta inserted this morning and thought i'd share my experience. first off my gyno told me to be on my period or have my nuvaring in the day if the procedure. before i went to bed the night before i had to put 2 tablets of misoprostol in my vagina, which would help my cervix soften since i have never had any children. i was also advised by my gyno to take 800mg of motrin the night before and right before my appointment. the misopristol caused some light cramping but that was it. i'm not going to lie it hurt but it was manageable. the clamping of the cervix did not hurt but the measuring of the uterus did and when she put liletta in. i have some cramping and light bleeding now but i feel pretty good." | 0 |
weight loss | "i've been on saxenda for 4 weeks now starting at 220 and have lost 10
lbs. i do look like i've lost a lot of inches as well. it seems i am at a stand still fluxuating 9 to 10 lbs. can't seem to move forward. i still have no appetite and i eat clean and drink water. i do experience constipation and slight nausea. i am up to 2.8. on my dosage. my goal is 50 more lbs. hoping it will step it up on the weightloss soon! good luck!" | 6 |
depression | "wish i could rate this poisonous chemical a minus zero... got free samples for 6 weeks at 5mg i've missed so much work trying to adjust to flu like symptoms, leg cramps, diarrhea, more depressed, the pharmaceutical rep told my doctor he himself was on it imagine that just to push this medication onto lab rats such as myself. i'm now trying to connect with a with drawl specialist waiting for a call back as i've tried to cut the pill in 3 sections and within an hour i'm vomiting, i'm dehydrated, and reporting this medication to the fda and any other agency that will take this seriously my primary only a do and has no experience in anti depressants he just passed along samples talked into by his drug rep i hate what this med has done to me" | 1 |
pain | "went to the er was having a really bad gallbladder attack and was in agonizing pain! they gave me two doses of morphine through the iv and it did nothing for the pain. then they gave me dilaudid through the iv and it was instant pain relief! i could have kissed the nurse who gave it to me! i did have a side effect a few hours later of itching skin especially of my face, chest and arms but i didn't care. i was so glad the pain was gone completely and fast." | 4 |
adhd | "my 8 year old son has adhd and was put on this medication. well the entire family thinks it's the best thing for him. we notice right away if he hasn't taken his medicine, as soon as he wakes up. it didn't really help calm him down, but more helps him focus clearly. we have seen a drastic change in school as well. i would tell anyone who has adhd about it." | 9 |
birth control | "i've had nexplanon for over a month now, insertion didn't hurt at all just a little uncomfortable for the first 3 days after that you forget it's there. i didn't bruise at all after insertion. i'm not having any side effects so far. the only down side i have experienced is light bleeding/spotting when my period came. i've been bleeding for about 3 weeks now..this is normal but hoping it stops soon." | 0 |
adhd | "i was taking generic adderall 10 mg twice a day. i took it for a month and had a number of side effects that disappeared over time, except for 2 of them, increased excessive urination and stomach problems. so my doctor switched me to adderall xr 20 mg. the side effects are pretty much gone so far, i have been getting sour stomach, but i started a pretty good probiotic - 9 strains 50 billion bacteria- and it's helped some. i've been on the xr for 3 days now. i can't say much for it being consistently effective though, it's also much more subtle as far as focus/concentration goes, and it seems to wear off much sooner than its supposed to, though it's hard to tell. i experience no crash at all. it's definitely much gentler than the ir version." | 9 |
anxiety | "i take lorazepam 1mg for anxiety. it really helps. my symptoms are heart racing, rescuing thoughts, sharing, hard to breathe, and the worst is heat flashes because i turn red and it makes me more embarrassed.. the only concern i have is when i take it consistently is good. but, i ran out a couple times. it's usually 2 or 3 days before i fill it. i noticed during those days i have more anxiety than i did before i ever started taking it. i would only get heat flashes one a week or so before i started this medication. the days i missed it i had an average 2-3 a day. i don't want this medication to make me worse.. also, i feel like my memory and focus have decreased. i'm thinking of switching. just sucks because i really like it otherwise." | 3 |
anxiety | "follow up on review posted over a year ago: i have just successfully quit lexapro with a very slow 6 month taper. i took 10-15 mg for panic for one year, then started taper. wanted to advise to taper on this med as well as off! my dr. had me jump right on at 10 mg and the first 3 weeks of adjustment was horrible...by contrast my taper off was a breeze because it was very gradual. lexapro worked for me and i would take it again if ever necessary!" | 3 |
birth control | "horrible side effects. been on this pill for almost 8 months and the bloating/ cramps are just getting worse and worse. put on about 10 pounds even though it's water weight - it did not go away!! worsened my anxiety and depression , made me so tired could barely do anything all day i felt like i was on morphine. i feel like i have to pee 600 times a day because of how bloated i am. terrible terrible pill. do not recommend." | 0 |
acne | "this drug seems to be working well for me. i am 28 and over the past year i have been suffering from pretty bad cystic acne. i have tried every kind of over-the-counter treatment, differin, clindagel, and antibiotics, all without any long-term success. since beginning this pill, my acne has reduced signifcantly and has become less inflamed and cystic. as far as side effects go, i have definitely become dehydrated, but drinking more water is worth the improvement i have seen." | 2 |
pain | "i had two teeth pulled and was given tramadol 50 mg. i used it maybe three times, but it did nothing. i still had pain and had a terrible time trying to sleep. i found that 3 ibuprofen worked better and i didn't need a prescription for that. so the tramadol went in the medicine cabinet never to be used again." | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "i'm not actually bipolar-i take it as an add-on to and ssri for ocd, general anxiety disorder, and depression, but that wasn't in the categories offered. it works wonderful for this for me. my ocd is very much under control taking this in conjunction with prozac-there are so many things i just could not do and was so afraid of because of the ocd before getting on prozac and i could do even more after adding risperdal to it. i take 2 mgs, but i usually take it a few hours before bedtime because it does make me drowsy. i haven't gained weight from it and really haven't had any side effects." | 5 |
birth control | "i've never had kids, and read all the horror reviews before going for my appt.
truth is: yes it was super uncomfortable. the clamp felt like a period cramp that wouldn't ebb off. it was not 'painful', and definitely not the worst pain i've ever been in. if you've stubbed your toe or had your ears pierced, you will be just fine.
i held the nurse assistants hand which really helped (silly i know) and i talked about something else the whole way through to keep distracted.
please don't let the 'insertion torture' reviews put you off having the iud. everyone is different, and it's unlikely you will be one of the people who has an awful experience. i drove there and home myself and was fine." | 0 |
depression | "in the last 6 years i've been on effexor and pristiq (synthetic effexor and i had horrible withdrawal from them), zoloft, wellbutrin, lexapro, and mirtazapine. none seemed to work for long and most didn't seem to help at all and i've wondered if i am resistant to the meds. in addition, my anxiety has been awful. finding an anti-anxiety drug has been tricky because i'm in recovery (used to self-medicate my depression and anxiety) and i need to be extra careful about taking certain medications since i have the tendency to abuse them. it's too early to tell if brintellix will work for me but the genetic testing shows it's a good match. the nausea is bad, but i'm used to taking meds on an empty stomach so will start taking it with food." | 1 |
bipolar disorde | "i was started on wellbutrin about 2 months ago, along with lamictal for mood-stabilization. i reluctantly got on it after a year free of meds (when i got hit with a bad case of seasonal depression beginning in fall and lasting through march and some of april, after a move to mostly gloomy asheville, nc. i started off on half a tablet of 75mg regular release. then i went up an extra half a tab. at first i thought it was great and then i started to feel low down again and went up to 150 mg. slowly, i noticed feeling quite agitated and almost aggressive. i cut back down to just one tab and then half a tab and still the side-effects persisted, along with horrible anxiety and restlessness. so no more for me." | 5 |
insomnia | "nocturemia - after 20 years of getting up every hour and a 1/2 to urinate, i am now able to sleep for 6 hours without waking. this has changed my life." | 8 |
weight loss | "male age 65. starting weight 255 lbs. now 211 lbs. before taking qsymia i was and continue to take other drugs including
1) bp lowering
2) cholesterol lowering statin
3) paxil for anxiety
before taking qsymia i was and continue to eat jenny craig which ships their food to my door.
i have lost weight before but always returned to the weight prior.
i have been on qsymia about a year and a half.
this drug definitely works!
although my doctor urges me to exercise, i do not.
for the first few months i experienced dry mouth but that has gone away.
i did get down to 200 lbs but have been slowly increasing. i think the effect of the drug might have worn away a bit as i still like a high calorie snack at night.
after $75 rebate cost is $131/mo" | 6 |
anxiety | "i've taken xanax (generics) for anxiety and panic attacks for seven years. i've taken it just as my doctor instructs (actually, he wants me to take it more often) and have had no issues with dependency, even during periods when i needed it three or four times a week. i love that it kicks in in under five minutes. i take it as soon as i start panicking, and five minutes later, my mind just calms down. it doesn't numb me or get me high, it just keeps my brain from going into a panic spiral. it also helps reduce the urge to self-harm. the only side effect i've experienced is drowsiness, but it usually isn't enough to keep me from going about my day. one warning, though: do not take with alcohol. " | 3 |
birth control | "so i just wanted to give my ten cents on the kyleena iud....personally, i think the few weeks/months of spotting are worth the 5 years of nausea-free living, no alarms for pills, and so on.
my experience: i had kyleena inserted about one week ago. i had my first pap and swab done at the same time. this was uncomfortable but not unbearable....however, when my obgyn "pinched" and then "straightened" my cervix into place i about lost my mind. for me, the pain was bout a 7.5/10. very very painful. however, once the spotting (very light and underwhelming) stops, i will be very glad for having the device. highly recommend this product. will update a few months down the line.." | 0 |
birth control | "i just had my 2nd implanon put in yesterday. solid 3 years of no babies, light mostly regular periods. insertion was not too painful. i had it removed and a new on put in yesterday so i have slight bruising and tenderness today. my doctor was wonderful, helpful && gentle with the procedure. i recommend it to anybody who is wanting to wait on having kids. " | 0 |
birth control | "had skyla placed today, roughly around 5 hours ago. i am familiar to the iud scene having had both paraguard and mirena in the past. (27 y/o w/2 kiddos). anyway my md used a local anesthetic (scary as hell cuz i despise needles). was not on my period at the time btw. i have to admit, it was quite a pinch, a little painful, but brief and tolerable. i have not had any problems with previous iuds as well. i removed paraguard to have my 2nd child and then my mirena was about to expire so i switched to skyla. as of now, minimal bleeding, zero cramping, no problems or complaints here!! dont believe all of the horror stories you hear, everyone is different and our bodies are not all going to react the same! take a deep breath and good luck!" | 0 |
depression | "i was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder in 2003. my doctor prescribed wellbutrin 150 mg. the depression and paranoia were still an issue until the dosage was increased to 300mg. i also take xanax 0.25 mg daily. i have been on these medication to date. i don't like being on any medications because of a feeling of dependency on a substance. when i weigh out the pros and cons i think my quality of life is 100 % better and i can function at a level which seems normal for me. i wasn't able to pass a car on the highway without a panic attack. since this medicine was introduced to me, i can do everything i use to before my diagnosis of ptsd." | 1 |
birth control | "when i moved in march the new pharmacy carries this birth control for my insurance. this month i was finally able to switch back to marlissa. even though it's the same dose of hormones, my body completely rejected the levora. it made me so crampy, stopped getting periods at the end of the month and got them at weird random times, nauseous and severe headaches. this never happened on marlissa. luckily my pharmacy was able to order marlissa under my insurance because levora is downright awful. there are tons of brands for a reason: every body responds to different kinds of medications and their brands! inactive ingredients play a huge role people don't think about. try out some and see what works for you- keeps you regular and keeps the cramps away" | 0 |
anxiety | "i am a man and i started viibryd primarily to reduce the sexual side effects of other ssri's. i have tried many different ssri's over the years for generalized anxiety and until now zoloft was the best choice for me. i tend to be sensitive to medications and am usually affected by side effects, but at the same time i usually respond well to lower dosages. i personally had severe side effects including vertigo, and watery diarrhea. all the side effects passed after a couple of weeks and increasing the dosage had little effect on me. currently on 20mg and staying there. my libido has improved significantly and i am very happy with the results. side effects were brutal, but worth working through them!" | 3 |
acne | "i remember being horrified by looking at myself in the mirror. crying non stop, but ever since i started using epiduo, my confidence is back. i haven't been this happy in months and epiduo really did the trick to my skin. it may have burned at first and peeled a lot but my face is a lot clearer and i recommend it to everyone with acne problems!" | 2 |
depression | "i've taken trazadone for about 6 years after a brain injury caused severe depression and anxiety. i take 200mg (down from 300 mg) at night and it really helps me sleep. i've had no unpleasant side effects." | 1 |
anxiety | "tranxene-sd (clorazepate-single dose) has helped immensely for my worry, anxiety, and major panic disorder! i take 22.5mg in the morning (2x 11.25 tablets) and klonopin (clonazepam) for my major panic disorder. the tranxene-sd helps keep the all day anxiety and worry from erupting into a panic attack to where i have to take the klonopin. it keeps me calm until i feel the need i have to take the klonopin. it's been around since 1972, and it works great. i recommend it for all day anxiety!" | 3 |
pain | "i have severe gastroparesis and my abdominal pain has been very bad through the years but has gotten worse the past 2 years. i have taken all levels of lortab, tylenol #3 and demerol. i would only take the demerol when i was having a flare up had break through pain. about 10 months ago, my doctor asked me if i would try nucynta, that it was a newer pain medicine and does not cause the "euphoric" feeling. i started off my taking 50 mg and would double up if pain was extremely bad. this medicine has been great for me! when i saw my pain management doctor for the 1st time, he upped my dosage to 75mg. i average 2 a day. it relieves my pain and i don't have any of the side effects. i can even work when i take it and that is huge." | 4 |
acne | "i started using differin 0.1% in november 2016, fast forward to january 2017 and i couldn't be happier! i'm 26 and have been battling with acne since i was around 13. i have tried all sorts of products and regimes and sometimes had success but it never lasted long. i had tried differin before but never stuck it out long enough to see its full benefits, this time i did and my skin is thanking me for it. i've kept my skin care regiment very simple. i use a very gentle cleanser in the morning then a benzyl peroxide 5% gel then a moisturiser on top. in the evening i use the same cleanser then the differin cream, i always allow it to soak in for at least an hour then follow up with my moisturiser. this cream takes time to work but be patient." | 2 |
pain | "i have been using talacen off and on for a year. used for arthritis pain in lower back, neck and joints. only use when in severe pain. i do not notice any of the side effects. works well for me." | 4 |
acne | "i'm 19 years old, and i've been taking yaz for about 2 years or so. at first, it helped clear my acne but made my pmdd worse, but eventually my moods evened out into a constant apathy, and my acne began to come back (possibly because of stress). i've lost weight and noticed an increase in breast size, but my sex drive has completely died out within the past year or so. i feel stressed when i don't take the pill on time or whenever i stop taking it for the four days allotted for my period (during which my period doesn't arrive until at least the third day and last a couple days into the new month of pills). but my period is light and relatively pain-free." | 2 |
adhd | "this was the 6th medication that my 6 yo son tried. loved daytrana, but the rashes were terrible and it took forever to kick in. hated focalin. he had no better of an appetite on it and most importantly, even though his symptoms were not resolved, he was a zombie on the lowest dosage - hyperfocused, irritable, no sense of humor (and this is the kid that was always called "a one man show" in school). on to number 7 now...." | 9 |
birth control | "for the first few months, i bled everyday. after 2-3 injections, the bleeding stopped for the most part, with occasional random bleeding now and then, and light bleeding near the time i was due for my next shot.
yes, you will very likely experience the "breakthrough bleeding" side effect, and it can be annoying having to use pads/tampons constantly, but if you can deal with that, it is a great birth control solution.
i have smoked cigarettes while using depo. this caused an increase in bleeding when i regularly smoked. i noticed after 3-4 injections when my bleeding lessened to almost a stop, if i smoked cigarettes, i would bleed later. so if you smoke, this might affect how much/often you bleed." | 0 |
weight loss | "i started contrave 1 week ago. i am 5'5", 230lbs and 40yrs old. i'm tired of being over weight. i am so happy my insurance finally covered this medication. i was told to start with two pills twice a day. at first i didn't because i was scared. i was taking 2 once a day. after day 3 i went up to four a day and besides needing to take some benedryl to help me sleep, i have had no side effects. i'm peeing like a mad woman, my appetite is way down and i feel good. i went to weigh myself this morning and i've lost 7lbs. i think i finally found something that's going to work for me. super excited to see where this takes me." | 6 |
depression | "i was prescribed elavil for depression and migraine prevention. after taking only two 10mg doses of elavil, i had a severe manic episode. (note: i am not bi-polar.) i was shaking, pacing, unable to sleep, talking a mile a minute but making no sense, full of anxiety and rage, unable to eat or keep anything down and in a total panic. my husband took me to the er when my heart rate went through the roof and i became short of breath. the hospital kept me overnight on a heart monitor and gave me sedatives to calm me down. my doctor wants me to try another medication but i am terrified at the prospect. honestly, i'd rather be depressed and have migraines than try another anti depressant. one bad experience was enough." | 1 |
bipolar disorde | "in 4 weeks, lithium took me from constantly obsessing about suicide, to having almost no suicidal ideation. minor side effects include extra urination, and minor nausea if taken without enough food. " | 5 |
birth control | "ive had the paragraud in for 3 months and so far i love it . i was on the implanon prior to this nd i didnt have a good experince with it after a year and a half i took it out and switched to the paragraud. i had stopped getting periods and with the paragraud am getting my period regularly again, there heavier than am used to but nothing too bad another side affect is the cramps there occissional but i nothing i cant tolerate. it does not interfere at all with mine and my partners sex life . so far i have nothing bad to say i would choose this non-hormonal method with no doubt." | 0 |
birth control | "it's effective when used correctly. during the first two months i experienced headaches and slight hair loss around my hairline. i used to go around 40 days between periods and they lasted 8 or 9 days. i now have "normal" or predictable periods. my breasts are always tender during the third week, but i've grown at least a cup size, so i'm ok with that. most importantly, i'm not pregnant." | 0 |
birth control | "i am 19 years old and have been on microgestin for 5 months. this has been the worst experience of my life. the worst side effect i have had is the weight gain. i have been the same weight and size for years. i've never had to buy new jeans or clothes because of them not fitting me. over these 5 months i have put on 15 or more pounds. going up about 3 pant sizes. i have also had muslce aches, low sex drive, hot flashes, major change of appetite, emotional breakdowns, minor anxiety attacks, and so on.
i wouldn't recommend this to anyone. stear far away from this birth control." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i wanted to come back after i knew if i was pregnant or not because heaven knows these reviews made me feel so much better and i want to provide someone with that same relief.
i had unprotected sex with my boyfriend super close to the time i ovulated, he pulled out when he came but went back in for a second round right after. i took the pill the next day about twelve hours after this occurred. my period tracker said my period was due in a week (sometimes it's a week off which is why i was nervous about the ovulating) and i ended up getting it three days later than anticipated. (thirty minutes ago!)
trust you will be taken care of and things will work out okay, the pill definitely works for the vast majority, be hopeful!" | 10 |
adhd | "my son(11) was put on 10mg of focalin for adhd. we have been trying different meds to treat his adhd without making his anxiety/trichotillomania worse. this med by far was the worse! it did seem to help at school for focus, but he had extreme rage issues. it got so bad that we called the police to find out what our options were if he were to actually hurt us or his little sister. he never hurt us, but did break a window, the screen door, and throw objects. needless to say, we stopped the meds and thankfully we have our sweet son back (although he can't focus and is annoying to other kids in his class). please beware of mood changes with this drug." | 9 |
birth control | "i was so glad to see positive feedback on the mirena. i have only had it in for 2 weeks but really am fine with it. i do notice i have been a tad dizzy and sleeping a little less, i.e. waking up at 4am, but that could be stress of life as well. thank you all for posting something positive to read about this. i was really starting to worry i was going to have bad stuff start to happen. insertion was fine, slight cramping for a couple of hours then slight cramping off and on for the next couple of days but nothing major at all. thanks again." | 0 |
acne | "so i'm a 26 year old woman who's struggled with acne and hyperpigmentation for over ten years. i absolutely love this medicine. i started using it almost a week ago and my acne is almost completely gone, all of the inflammation is gone, and my skin tone is finally looking like a normal color again. i'm using this with a tea tree and vitamin e lotion to prevent drying as well. seriously, this stuff has been amazing for me. good luck!" | 2 |
depression | "paxil was the first antidepressant i was put on when i was first diagnosed with depression roughly a year and a half ago. while it did stop the suicidal thoughts, the side effects were just not worth it for me. it made me tired all the time. and not just kind of sleepy. it was more like i could get a full nights rest, wake up, and not half an hour later feel so exhausted that if i laid down on the ground i could take a nap right there. it also took away my ability to orgasm. i'm a 21 y/o (20 at the time) college girl who is a pretty sexually open person. so to say i was not down to never have another orgasm while on it would be a huge understatement. did work, but not worth the side effects." | 1 |
bipolar disorde | "i've been taking 10mg of latuda for two days now. i take it in the morning with breakfast, so i haven't experienced nausea. however, i do have more difficulty getting up in the morning, but once i'm up, i seem to be more energetic than i have been in ages. last night i was watching a comedy show on television and laughed so hard for so long it actually scared me. like it was completely foreign to me to be express that level of happiness/giddiness. on the flip side, i've noticed that i've gained 4 pounds in two days, so that is totally freaking me out. i have always been a little overweight, so the idea of gaining more weight is untenable for me. i will be watching my weight over the next few days and see how it goes." | 5 |
anxiety | "buspar changed my life, no kidding. i have been on prozac so long, but once buspar was added my personality came to life. not that i don't sometimes worry, but it is sooo much better to manage with the buspar. i am not any kind of spokesperson. i have a friend who it didn't work for, but for me, it has changed my life." | 3 |
insomnia | "made me crazy and stoned and i end up taking them in a few nights and i have no idea, call people randomly do things and have no memory of it. the next day i am very i'll unsurprisingly. better off with insomnia." | 8 |
obesity | "i have just started on this medication. so far i've been on the full dose for it for 4 days and i've lost about 7 lbs already. i'm a 36 yr old female, and i weighed in at 185lbs. the heaviest i have ever been. dieting and exercise weren't working. and considering that my labs weren't to good, i needed to do something. i talked it over with my doctor and this is what we decided was best. on the third day of the full dose, omg!! i had the worst nausea ever!! ginger ale seemed to work, but i couldn't eat all day. i came home and spoke with my bf, whose also in the medical field. he suggested i eat something with starch. so i tried a couple of crackers/saltines before i injected this morning. what a difference!!! no nausea!!!" | 7 |
anxiety | "i asked my doctor if he could give me something as i had been under stress and anxiety for some time. i take 0.5 mg of xanax twice a day. i take it about 1/2 hour before i go to bed so i can relax and sleep.
not sure if the xanax is causing some weight gain or not." | 3 |
birth control | "i've been on the depo shot for over three years now i was so happy to get rid of my period. i've had none of the side effects that people have mentioned such as depression, migraines or loss of libido actually i think it increased mine haha but the only thing that i've noticed was the weight gain and it was only maybe 5lbs a year so it wasn't that noticeable. the only thing that i've noticed is that as you are ending the year and getting your first shot for the new year you tend to bleed irregularly for a week to two weeks but i've had nothing but positive things from this shot." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on this birth control for almost months. the first month was terrible, i had my regular period but i spotted all month long but then i got my next period and so far i haven't spotted since my period. other then that the only side effects i've had are tender breasts and a red square rash where i put my patch but it does fade to a light red. overall i love the convenience of only having to apply it once a week and also it sticks well, the only thing is it gets dirty around the edge kinda like a bandaid but after you take it off using a bit of baby oil on a cotton pad will get the dirt off." | 0 |
birth control | "i am very happy with jolessa. i switched from seasonique due to the cost difference. i had a little spotting when i switched brands and that is all i have had. the only side effect i notice is a slight increase in breakouts, but nothing to bad. i would recommend to anyone looking to have fewer periods a year!" | 0 |
acne | "i came off tri-lo and i started using yaz to fix my acne (moderate to severe). i also went on yasmin to fix my acne (it was much much better). i have been on this pill for nearly 3 months and am so anxious to change it. there has been no positive change regarding my acne issues. my depression has gotten worse as a side effect. usually my pms starts a day or two before my period, but on yaz it starts around a full week prior and it's a lot more intense. when i was on tri-lo i only got cramps a bit, and they weren't very painful. on yaz, i've gotten cramps for each period and each time has been increasingly painful. i get yeast infections before every period. i have never gotten a yeast infection before using yaz!!!" | 2 |
depression | "this has been my savior, no longer flying off the handle at people, and my children not being afraid of me. i take this for several things migriane, anxiety, depression. i use this along with zoloft, and amitriptyline for sleep." | 1 |
birth control | "i started taking the generic form of this medication a month ago. reading reviews as something that i always do, so i wanted to share my experience. my concerns of starting a birth control pill were no weight gain, no changes in my libido and hoping to clear up my acne. this birth-control pill i believe increased my libido which was amazing. my acne is better, but not completely gone. the reason why am stopping this birth-control is because i cannot control my eating. it's like i have the munchies all day long, we're talking worse than when i was actually pregnant. i work out every day i'm in good shape but over eating will ruin any work out. another side effect i'm having is i'm incredibly tired. i yawn all day long." | 0 |
birth control | "i had very bad pmdd and loryna cleared all my symptoms including; awful headaches, acne, severe mood swings, literally the whole package. i've been on it for three years and it has been great. i am also sexually active and have had no scares. i start my pill pack on a tuesday and i never have my period on a weekend. it's amazing!" | 0 |
birth control | "i was recently diagnosed with endometriosis and my gynaecologist initially recommended the mirena to help manage it. the inserting process was impossible and so dismissed. next up was the patch... worst decision of my life. nausea, vomiting, extreme fatigue.. that lasted me 3 days. next up was the nuva ring. i'm going into my third week and so far it's doing better than anything else i've tried. my side effects are awful headaches and cramps here and there. other than that i feel perfectly fine. if the headache gets bad i simply use a pain killer and voila! i'll definitely recommend to anyone that can't use a high dose contraceptive like me. i think the low dose in the ring could make a huge difference. can't knock it till you try it!" | 0 |
insomnia | "i've been prescribed lorazepam for six plus years. it started for what i found out was anxiety due to a very stressful work environment and caring for my aging mother...i couldn't manage life. i sometimes i couldn't sleep either. i started taking lorazepam as needed...approximately 20 to 30 minutes before an exceptionally stressful situation and it worked great. i was able to slow down, omit the anxiety so i wasn't reactive and make my points in a clear and concise form. i started taking them for sleep, to stop the committee from meeting in my mind 1 to 2 mg as needed. i never feel sedated in the morning they work great. my physician thought it would be prudent to transfer me to valium because i've been taking lorazepam to long....now" | 8 |
birth control | "i had liletta inserted today, the middle of november 2016. i did not do too much research because i'm a scaredy cat with doctors. i had a friend that got one a few years back so i thought, why not. i definitely was not ready for the insertion process. it wasn't unbearable, but it was definitely more than i was ready for. i am experiencing light cramping and bleeding. i'm taking 600mg ibuprofen and it is doing just fine. so far so good. i am hopeful for the future." | 0 |
insomnia | "starting taking trazodone about eight years ago for insomnia. does a great job to calm a racing mind. i've been free of sleepless nights for years thanks to this. found my therapeutic level to be 25 mg taken with a small amount of food before bed." | 8 |
depression | "i have been on zoloft for a bit now and am on a 50mg dose. i find it has made a world of difference. i was taking it after dinner and had real bad insomnia and buzzing etc. so i told my doctor and we changed the schedule so i started taking it in the morning and i sleep great at night.
zoloft has helped with my depression and anxiety. i haven't felt this great since i can't even remember when.
if your having bad side effects like the insomnia talk to your doctor and change the times you take your meds." | 1 |
birth control | "i was on tri sprinted for awhile and i thought it was such a great bc that didn't cause me to have anxiety or mood swings ... until i received the scary news that i had a blood clot in both of my lungs, the clot caused permanent damage to my lung and should have killed me. i'll take my cramps over this pain any day." | 0 |
birth control | "i decided to take birth control just in case i decided to become active in the future. i wanted to start taking the pill before the school year to see how it would impact me and to get adjusted. at first, my acne flared up more than usual. once i got my period, i experienced horrid and uncomfortable cramps one of the first days, that i had to call out of work for being sick (i was crawling, crying and threw up once). the period lasted about 2 weeks. i've had slightly bipolar moods before but once taking this pill, the moods were extremely hot and cold. for two hours i would be angry and then i would experience happiness for a bit, just to go into another anger/sadness. depression was worse with bad thoughts. i'm stopping the pill now." | 0 |
acne | "i love this birth control. not only is it an effective contraceptive, it helped my acne, i wasn't moody, and my sex drive was great. my periods were the normal four to five days so, if you're looking for something to shorten your periods, i'm not sure if this is the best for you. i'm currently on sprintec because my pharmacist recommended it as the generic, but i don't like it. i can't wait to be back on tri-previfem!" | 2 |
anxiety | "i started having frequent panic attacks and anxiety spikes and my doctor suggested lexapro. i had really bad nausea and lack of appetite the first week and had to force myself to eat to ease the hunger pains. after that subsided, i had a lot of muscle tension and soreness. it felt like my whole body was vibrating as if being electrically shocked. i was fidgeting all day, sitting in unusual postures, mistyping far more than usual, and knocking things over on my desk. after four weeks the panic attacks had stopped and my anxiety had improved slightly, but the muscular side-effects had me even more worried. i called my doctor and he switched me back to sertraline. tapering off lexapro made the vibration and tension go away almost immediately." | 3 |
birth control | "i've been on ortho tricylen lo for over 8 years now and i never want to switch. obviously in the beginning the first month or so was a little annoying.. getting my period still pretty heavy and if i skipped a pill more than once in a month i would spot, but i think that is normal. i've always gotten my period for 4-6 days on this pill too which most people would hate, considering loestrin takers don't even get a period anymore, but i think this is natural. our bodies are engineered to have periods so i think not having one at all is not good. as long as you take your pill everyday i would highly recommend. i have never experienced any bad side effects and if i ever did gain weight it was from college not my birth control." | 0 |
obesity | "**update** i have now been on saxenda since 2-19-17, april 1st ( 41 days on saxenda) i weigh 190, i started at 208, so this is a total of eighteen pounds loss in 41 days. i am not at 2.4 dose.i do walk a lot at work and do a lot of yard work, but other than that, i have not worked out or exercised. i do feel full at about 700 to 900 calories. some days i can not eat more than 500 or so calories. i also have kept it below 100 carbs per day. i feel healthy , a little tired but not so much it interferes with my day. occasional nausea, but not often at all. i do have severe constipation and sour stomach. i do not tolerate meats well , especially red meats ( but this is also not new for me). my skin is dry & irritation around injection site." | 7 |
birth control | "bled (mildly) for 5 months straight-finally stopped and now i'm having my first period and just woke up to a soaked bed i've never bled this much.
do not use this birth control" | 0 |
birth control | "this pill is a dream! i was so worried to go on birth control, due to all the scary side effects i always here about! after two months, i have had none. i had really bad periods that would leave me very sick for days. i only get very light cramping right before my period starts. i haven't gained any weight. i actually lost weight around my waist, and i am already very petite to begin with. my cup size went up to a c from a b, and my light acne has become almost non-existent. i was lucky to find a pill that worked for me right off of the bat!" | 0 |
depression | "i am very medication resistant and was really hoping this medicine would turn it around. started at 5 mgs and had blinding headaches and stabbing pain in my stomach. day five, i had a huge panic attack and confusion. gave me the kind of out of it feeling that i had with effexor. " | 1 |
weight loss | "i've been on below for 2 weeks now and the only side effects i've noticed have been a slight back ache and dry mouth. but i have lost 10lbs so far so its been worth it!! it definitely curbs my appetite but i always eat 3-5 small healthy meals. i hope it keeps going this way for me!" | 6 |
birth control | "very easy to insert! felt like it kind of popped into place.
put it in on the first, heaviest day of my period and it completely stopped it.
days 2-5 were crampy, nauseated, fevery, achy, irritable and generally not fun. since then, it's been wonderful. no lingering side effects (except ridiculous discharge, it really is bad). it hasn't fallen out, even during sex or bowel movements. boyfriend can't feel it during sex. still not pregnant, but we use condoms as well so i can't speak to its efficacy on its own.
skin is clearing up, mood is better, sex drive is as insatiable as ever. appetite has increased.
love the convenience compared to the pill and low commitment compared to an iud. would recommend." | 0 |
birth control | "i never write reviews but had to share my terrible experience so that others don't make the same mistake that i've made. i had been on yasmin for years, my doctor suggested i switch to a generic since it's free (as opposed to $50) so i gave it a shot for a month. i have one more day on zarah and here are the side effects i've experienced in that time: nausea, severe moodiness, dizziness, yeast infection, swollen tongue (?!), cystic acne, loss of appetite yet weight gain. i'm a healthy, active 31-year old woman without any other medical issues. avoid this pill!!" | 0 |
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