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birth control | "i am 39 years old, have never been pregnant and had my mirena inserted a month ago. i got it hoping to get lighter periods and an increased sex drive. i had been taking birth control pills, which can negatively affect your sex drive.
i took a xanax and a darvocet before the insertion and still found it quite painful with cramping for two days. then i had spotting and mild cramping for a week. now i have been bleeding almost as heavily as a normal period for about a week (longer than they used to last).
i am very excited for this adjustment period to be over and to stop bleeding. as for side effects, my skin is actually clearer than before and i%u2019m always moody anyway." | 0 |
acne | "i have taken trinessa for about 8 months and during maybe the first 2 i felt some nausea, but it quickly cleared my acne up and also helped with my heavy, painful menstrul cycle. i also noticed that i have a smaller appetite now and i have lost 15 pounds during the summer but i'm not complaining." | 2 |
insomnia | "i've been taking ambien/zolpidem for about 15 years now. i am 55 years old and have had sleep issues as long as i can remember. my brain just doesn't turn off at night without it. i use the 10mg dosage but i cut the tip off so that i actually only take about 8mg nightly. with 10mg i get 6-7 hours of wonderful sleep, but it leaves me with fog-brain for a couple of hours the next day. with 8mg, i get 5-6 hours of sleep and wake up refreshed and clear headed. the last few times i had the bright idea to get off the zolpidem, i lay awake most of the night wondering why i would want to get off such a great medicine. i have had no side effects that i know of." | 8 |
acne | "i started taking lo loestrin fe about 2 months ago and i am breaking out horribly around my mouth and chin. i have always had acne but not that severe and it actually cleared up in the past year with the occasional pimple here and there....now i have cysts and white heads all over my chin that are not going away. i am finishing this pack and then calling my doctor to switch." | 2 |
birth control | "i have had this thing in my arm for a month and i've bled pretty much the whole time. i've also had mood swings. they should take this off the market. according to all the reviews i've read, it looks like a lot more that 1 in 10 women have had bad changes in their cycle. this is ridiculous! i cant even have sex if i wanted to!! i am going to give this thing 2 more months and if this continues i am going to have it removed pronto!" | 0 |
birth control | "i chose liletta because i wanted something that i wouldn't have to worry about for a long time and don't trust myself to take the pill at the same time everyday. the insertion was painful but was very quick and the cramping subsided with ibuprofen, i have now been on it for about a year and a half and had some issues. when i got it in initially i bled for about 3 months straight and sometimes still experience random prolonged spotting. i also went to the er with severe pain in my uterus and had tests done to find absolutely nothing wrong. have had testing done since then to make sure and still everything looks fine. other than that it has been pretty good but i don't feel that it is worth all the worry it has caused me and will be switching" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i am a young 60 year old female. no one believes me that i am really 60! i was just diagnosed with bipolar 2. i have been depressed for years and the antidepressants just stopped working. i over the last 8 months had become very angry, irritable, happy at times, and severely depressed to the point of wanting to die every day. my doctor finally sent me to a mental health professional and she diagnosed me bipolar. i started taking lamictal and the first week i noticed i was feeling more even and not depressed. a month later now i feel as if i was handed my life back. i did have nausea with it, but that went away. now i feel at peace inside! i have no depression and am finally happy. thank you lamictal. " | 5 |
acne | "i took accutane for my severe acne 13 years ago. i have not had a breakout since i started the medication. it cleared up my face, back and chest in 6 months and have not had acne since. i know this is a serious medication and has harmful side effects. the only side effects that i experienced was the extremely dry, flaky skin. i do not regret taking accutane. i tried many acne medications prescribed by the doctor and nothing worked. the acne would get better and then i would have a major breakout again. accutane was the only thing that worked for me." | 2 |
birth control | "i've had nexplanon in my arm for just over 2 years with hardly any side effects. it seems i'm one of the lucky ones. the first year i had no period and almost no spotting. the 2nd year i started spotting every 2 months or so but it was very light and only lasted a day or two. the only downside i've had was last month i had light period for 3 weeks however in 2 years that seemed reasonable to me. i had acne prior to going on the pill which cleared it up however when i went off it it came back. nexplanon cleared my skin up again and it has remained clear. i also have had no weight gain or mood issue." | 0 |
birth control | "my experience was so much better than i had initially anticipated. i'm 23 with no kids and i had 0 problems with the paragard procedure. i just got it put in a couple hours ago so i can't give any info on the long term side effects. the procedure took about 5 minutes. she first put the opening clamp on me - not painful, then she measured me (which was my most uncomfortable moment, but still not even bad) she asked me to cough when she did that (i felt like a boy lol) then only 5 seconds later she inserted the small copper-plastic t. she then immediately took the clamp off. i wasn't nauseous or anything, just glad it was over and was very painless! felt like a period cramp mixed with having to pee. hope this helps you as it helped me :)" | 0 |
birth control | "rated a 5 due to its effectiveness at preventing pregnancy but i stopped taking it after many years of this brand or the same ingredients in different brands because i've finally realized it is the cause of my frequent migraines, terrible moodiness and anger issues. i stopped taking to try to conceive and had been off it for about two years. all of those side effects disappeared at least a great deal. now i've been back on for 6 months and all side effects have reappeared. please if you are experiencing depression, anger issues, anxiety or similar issues don't write it off, it will begin to have a huge affect on your daily life." | 0 |
weight loss | "i have taken adipex before a little over a year ago and lost 10 pounds the first 2 weeks, then i stopped taking it. i just recently started taking again on november 5th, and it really curves my appetite, and makes me drink lots of water due to dry mouth. i haven't started working out yet, but i try to only eat fruit for breakfast, a "smart one" for lunch and a 100 calorie snack during the day if i'm hungry. for supper i eat normal foods, just smaller portions, and drink nothing but water. i have already noticed a difference in the way my clothes fit, but i'm not going to weigh for another 2 days. starting weight 198.5lbs (5'4) goal weight 145lbs. i go back in one month and i will keep posting." | 6 |
birth control | "depo was the worst thing i could have done to my body. after one shot was horribly moody, my skin broke out, and i gained weight. i never got another one but i bled for 3 months straight and the only way i could stop it was going on the pill. do not use this form of contraception!" | 0 |
depression | "fixed one problem, made another worse! my 14 years old child, has had seasonal depression and social anxiety. her doctor said it would help with the anxiety too but it has left her always shaking uncontrollably and feeling more jittery and anxious than ever! it has helped the depression, she can go to school with a bit more ease and it'll keep her from throwing herself out a window. but her general ability to function is about the same because now she is too anxious instead of too sad." | 1 |
birth control | "hi all,
i was on yasmin for some 9 years and just moved onto yaz 4 months ago.
i loved yaz for the first month however, i am now finding that i have terrible mood swings...very emotional...cry for no apparent reason and get very angry! i've also found that i have zero sex drive. the only time i have one is when i am on the sugar pills..for the rest of the month i just feel numb!
hasn't any one else had a similar experience?
i'm thinking of trying the merino coil...any ideas?
thanks :)" | 0 |
acne | "worst topical medicine i have ever used. after applying once on my already almost healed pimples, it burnt my face, made it swollen and look way worse than it was before. now have to roam around with a burnt face and big scars on my face. i would never ever recommend this to anyone." | 2 |
bipolar disorde | "i have taken lamictal for over two years now and i have noticed an extremely huge change in my outbursts of rage. i also take paxil cr and these combined have helped me out a lot. a warning to those taking paxil: do not allow yourself to run out of medication." | 5 |
obesity | "i started this medication in mid may. initially i didn't have any side effects. not until i got to the 4 pill a day dosage. i started having anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. i immediately stopped the pill but it's still in my system 2 weeks after stopping it. it's still suppressing my appetite. but thank god the other side effects are slowly going away. good news... i'm down 29 lbs.
i'll discuss with my doctor if there's a way around these side effects so i can continue to my goal weight. i would love to take off 20 additional pounds.
other than these few issues i loved this medication." | 7 |
pain | "i love this gel. just 10 seconds after i put it on an area with severe pain, the pain is gone completely for 2 hours. i couldn't believe it the first time i used it. i take some other strong prescription medication for knee and back pain and the medications don't do as good a job on the pain as this gel. i wish i could use it more than 4 times a day, but during my waking hours, it is a god send. thank you, thank you, thank you! i would do a commercial for voltaren gel anytime, for free!" | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "tried all other bi-polar medicines throughout the past 10 yrs. this one has the least side effects of them all. people tell me my behavior has vastly improved on depakote. it's hard for me to see myself through other peoples eyes. but, sometimes maybe i should. personally, for me, depakote has been a life saver, i didn't want to live with it but find i can not live without it." | 5 |
pain | "i agree with most when you say dilaudid works best in an iv at the hospital. the pill form works very well but just takes a bit longer for relief. i've been on many pain medicines over the years but i find that this medication helps me to be more productive everyday...pain free!" | 4 |
insomnia | "i was prescribed the generic version (blue pill) because i had trouble falling and staying asleep. i would fall asleep in about 30-60 minutes, but only to stay asleep for 2-3 hours! than, i was wide awake. this also left a horrible, bitter-like taste in my mouth the next day, especially when i drank water or tea. i would not recommend this. perhaps, the brand name version doesn't have this nasty after taste and lasts longer. but, if your insurance does not cover brand name, i would skip this drug. i would go with ambien. my dr prescribed the generic version of ambien and it works better than generic lunesta! i fell asleep within 15-20 minutes of taking it and stayed asleep for about 4 hours. still not enough sleep though..." | 8 |
birth control | "my nexplanon was implanted january 2015 and was immediately amazing. no periods, no pain, no mood swings, no weight gain, and no babies. now its been about a year and a half and i was prompted to leave this review after seeing some horror stories posted around the web involving this medication. the only change i've noticed since the first week i had it include light spotting (happened 4 days ever out of 18 months). my insurance covered nearly all of the expense, and the spotting is quite a fair trade for no more painful pms or ultra heavy periods, and no unwanted pregnancies." | 0 |
birth control | "i experienced spotting during the first month, but have not experienced any side effects since then. sometimes i find it easier to insert than others, but it's pretty simple and its low-maintenance. i'd highly recommend it." | 0 |
adhd | "adderall has been a blessing to me. i take 30mg twice a day and my thinking has become so much more clear. i am now able to pay attention and absorb what is going on around me. i have had no negative side effects except for an occasional night where it might take me an extra 30 minutes to fall asleep. i still have a healthy appetite since taking adderall. this medicine has made my life so much better." | 9 |
birth control | "if you are reading reviews... stop. paraguard reacts differently to everyone that gets it, i almost scared myself out of getting it after days of reading the reviews but you will never know if you do not go through with it. i'm not lie it was painful day one and two, but it really is not bad! my periods are the same as they used to be (last about 4 days with moderate flow) just a bit crampier a week before and when i ovulate. the pain is nothing a few advil can't solve.
a few side effects that i experienced
- i was bloated for the first couple weeks
- spot bleeding here and there
- cramps are sharper
honestly that's it...for me this was the best option on the market!" | 0 |
adhd | "i was on the name brand adderall 20mg twice a day for years untill my pharmacist switched me the the barr generic brand and now i'm having horrible mood swings, very irritable, can't seem to sleep at night and after my first dose in the morning i have a horrible come down that lasts all day and it doesn't matter if i take another pill or even two, they won't give me and energy or concentration!! this is the worst generic brand out there!! and i looked it up tons of people have the exact same issues with the barr generic brand!! make sure if your getting the generic that you ask you pharmacist if he or shes going to give you the barr brand cause you need to go to a different pharmacy!!!! worthless horrible stuff!!!" | 9 |
acne | "my 14 year old son was prescribed epiduo for his moderate acne about 3 months ago. i myself am 36 and have suffered from acne my whole life (since the 5th grade!!) anyways, i decided to try it with him and i'm so glad i did. at first it made both of our skin break out and was red, itchy, peeling and irritated. so we started using every other night instead (also, only use at night and avoid eye area!!) after about 2-3 weeks of using epiduo i noticed a dramatic improvement in both of our skin. now my son may have a few tiny little pimples here or there but nothing like it was before and i don't have any at all! not only am i pimple free but my melasma/dark spots are almost completely gone!! i highly recommend!!" | 2 |
anxiety | "i have fibro and stenosis and take cymbalta, flexeril, elavil and a few others. my dr said i have adjustment disorder and sent me to a psychiatrist. he prescribed 5 mg twice a day and 10 mg at bedtime and it's worked wonders. i'm sleeping 7 to 8 hours a night for the first time in over five years. my mind and body feel relaxed. i'm so thankful that i saw this dr, this med has been the only thing that's helped me." | 3 |
birth control | "i have had this thing in my arm for almost a week and i feel like a basket case! i am crying all the time and angry about everything. i feel depression creeping on me. i know not everyone has this same experience but be careful! i have been clinging to the lord this week. i couldn't imagine how things would be if i didnt know myself well enough and i didnt know jesus. needless to say this thing is coming out asap. i was going to give it a month but i don't think i can last that long!" | 0 |
anxiety | "the first few weeks adjusting to this medicin3 i wasn't sure if it was for me.....but i stuck with it and glad i did. my anxiety went from on average a rating on a scale from one to ten at an average of 8 down to a 3. situations that normally would be borderline panic attack are now tolerable and even comfortable. i feel more confident and less anxious. i'm grateful for this medication." | 3 |
birth control | "i started taking sprintec about 3 weeks ago and my appetite has also gone down - which is a good thing. but the biggest side effect i've noticed for myself is that my breasts are very sore. i was starting to trip out because that was one of my signs of pregnancy with my two children - but after reading the reviews i see that this is happening to other women as well. i guess i'll know for sure next week whether i get my period or not. i haven't had any breakthrough bleeding or anything like that or cramping. i am prone to yeast infections but haven't gotten one so far. i hope this doesn't make it worse for me on that issue, like i've read it's done for a lot of other women." | 0 |
acne | "i went to the doctor to see what type of medication i could get on to clear up my acne (mostly around my mouth and little dots on my forehead). my doctor recommended using epiduo and it has changed my life both. my zits were painful and i felt like i couldn't talk to anyone because all they would see is my acne. the first week, my skin took some getting used to. it was very dry in the places where i applied it and would crack since it was around my mouth. it also stung and was irrating for the first 4 days. after that, i couldn't feel anything and i could see a major difference in my skin. i'm so happy i tried this and recommend it for anyone who is struggling like i was." | 2 |
emergency contraception | "i do not review drugs, clothing, or other various items whatsoever. however, looking at these reviews i became more sane, so i hope i can give that to the person who is stumbling across success stories for plan b. the day of valentine's day i had unprotected sex, twice. the next morning- hungover and regretful, i bought and consumed plan b 13 hours later. i started going insane, even to the point i looking at abortion options. spoiler alert: i just got my period this morning. let this pill do the work it's suppose to. i know you are stressed but sitting there stressed might alter the timing of your period. symptoms very within each person. i had very tender breasts and my cramps intensified during my period. i hope this eases some stress" | 10 |
acne | "i am 18 years old and my dermatologist prescribed trinessa for acne, i have taken it for 3 months. i have experienced pretty much every side effect on the list. i feel nauseous for every day on the first week of the pack and on most other days too! i have only gained a few pounds because of the extreme increase in appetite, but i've lost the weight since. my breasts have grown a whole cup size even though i was already a d. and my breasts are always sore to the touch. i have occasional mood swings that make me very sad at times. on the bright side, my acne has gotten significantly better and my hair is shiny and grows really fast! also my insurance completely covers it, it is literally $0! that's a plus as well!" | 2 |
weight loss | "i took one dose of this medications yesterday morning and i was so sick i spent the rest of the day in bed or hanging over the commode! i was nauseous and dizzy, and the effects lasted all damn day. even today i am still a bit nauseous and light headed. i don't care if it works or not, the side effects for me make it a no go!" | 6 |
birth control | "i had my mirena inserted on july 20th, 2015 and since i haven't had any kids (i'm 18) and wow it was painful. the whole procedure was very quick! i waited longer in the waiting room. the first and second day were horrible, i couldn't do much because of the pain even after i took strong pain killers. after a few days i still had pain but not as much but oh my goodness my first period with it inserted was the worst, really bad cramping and i bled for like 3 weeks. now after having it for 4 months i occasionally get some random cramps and some times some mild cramps after sex but my period is super light now and i like that part. i am debating whether to get it removed because i have gained weight and my sex drive is just so low now." | 0 |
birth control | "as soon as this drug started working, i stayed in one constant mood of irritable-anxiety. i was a horrible person to be around and cried every single day. i was having hormone problems and this drug made my life go from bad to worse. i would never pollute my body with garbage like this again. be careful, girls!" | 0 |
obesity | "i'm 39 and i started last summer 2015. i wasn't consistent and expected the pill to do all the work. i would hit and miss and so my weight because stagnant. since the medicine is so expensive i took myself off of them and did a restart when i got very serious. i started exercising and eating right. didn't follow the recommended caloric intake but i switch my diet big time. i love alcohol (wine) with dinner, salty snacks, and carbs. since i've gotten serious those cravings have diminished to zero. i'm more energetic and motivated to work out and my mood is a-1. starting weight was 234 and now i'm down to 230 in just a few days. not a whole lot but promising. great product! i recommend it." | 7 |
weight loss | "roughly two years ago i weighed 120; gained roughly 100 poubds due to being lazy and eating when i was bored or stressed out. my doctor prescribed me phentermine 27.5 to take daily: horrible side effects like dry mouth, sick to my stomach, and insomnia throughout the whole time. lost alot of weight but guess what? i regained it in a quick period. my doctor prescribed me belviq because unlike phentermine belviq is for long term weight loss. im about 4 days in without exercise and i havent weighed myself (i will next week i started at 214lb) & i can say my cravings are gone and the anount i eat is smaller.
all these people that are complaining want instant results which thats not what belviq is for." | 6 |
anxiety | "i'm 19 years old and i've had anxiety since i was a kid. when my family would sing happy birthday to me, i would have a panic attack and cry. i cried every day my kindergarden year. my anxiety got worse over the years but my parents are those types that don't believe in medication and mental disorders. this year, since being an adult and being able to make my own decisions, i decided to see a therapist. they started me out on 5mg lexapro. the first month was like heaven. i could hold conversations with strangers, go to restaurants and not have a panic attack trying to order food, and so on. after that first month the medicine just stopped working. i was tired and sick all the time and it made me have horrible bursts of anger. don't take this!!" | 3 |
birth control | "i used the mirena as a contraception and as a way to control my uterine bleeding. was an effective contraception however it did have intolerable side effects. on a positive note i was less mood swingy and weight loss. on the more negative side i felt gradually mildly depressed had a severely reduced energy. six weeks after i had the coil inserted i began to have upper back pain, muscle tension which got increasingly worse. i was getting by by popping pain killers and attending physio, nothing helped. i finally realised i only ever had a bad back since the coil and muscle tension and bad back are listed as side effects, after 7 months i had it removed within 4 weeks my back pan had gone, i felt so relieved. never again. i have my energy back as well." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i had no idea that i was bipolar until a pyschiatrist diagnosed me. i take 20 mg in the am and 60mg in the pm and i feel so much better about my life. i can focus and sleep again. the best part of it has been the feeling of "normalcy" i now have." | 5 |
birth control | "i've had trouble finding a birth control that wouldn't make me gain weight, give me uti's, or make me depressed. i have finally found the one!!! this birth control has given me no issues at all. at first my period was a little irregular when adjusting to this pill, but now it comes regularly and i have no negative side effects. you do have to be a little more exact with the time you take this bc, but i have my phone alarm set every day to the same time so it's usually not a problem. the only time it is, is when my schedule is a little out of whack. other than that this is the best birth control i've taken and will continue to take." | 0 |
pain | "i have taken many things for my pain. i have had a level 3 spinal fusion and need more back surgery. my doctor gave me opana and kept me on my oxycodone for break through pain. what a huge relief and not only that but the opana did not give me that high feeling and i'm able to get around like a human again. i have to say the opana gave me at least 8 hrs of relief and i was able to sleep and get up the next morning and move, where as before i woke up so stiff, sore and could hardly move." | 4 |
birth control | "i have been on portia for a year now, and this is my 7th brand of birth control pills. in the first couple of months i started portia, i had crazy cystic acne, and not because of portia, but this pill cleared my face to where my acne was non existent. i have always suffered with acne and i have never felt better about myself. well now that i have been on this pill for a year, in the past month my cystic acne has come back full force. it's horrendous. i have no idea if it's the pill causing it or what because it actually cleared my face this whole time. on another note, i have always suffered with heavy periods and terrible cramps to the point of wanting to throw up from the pain. now my periods are super light and i have little to no cramps." | 0 |
insomnia | "i got prescribed with one 10mg tablet of amitriptyline to take everynight towards 9pm, though as it is non-addictive, my doctor said i could play around with taking 2-3 tablets if i'm stressed -- i have however found one to be largely sufficient, at least for me.
saying it's has been a wonder drug for me would be an understatement: i will take it and within 30 minutes to 2 hours, i will drift off into a deep, albeit pleasant sleep, but it gets better: i do not feel groggy when waking and wake up naturally at a time that's convenient for me. i have never been more productive in my whole life.
you might get some unusual sensations in your head the first few days, but they aren't bothersome in the slightest." | 8 |
acne | "my daughter has been on epiduo since 8th grade (12) and she is still on it now in junior year (16) and it really does work wonders. her skin is completely pimple free with the occasional 1 or 2 pimples here and there. this product really does work. the only problem is the occasional burning, flaking, and dry sensation. they started about one year after taking the product, although it does vary depending on your skin type. for all the people suffering from this, i suggest first completely washing your face then applying a gentle cleanser like cetaphil. after, apply a very thing layer of vaseline on your face (trust me, it works) then apply the epiduo with a pea-sized amount. it won't feel like burning or flaking" | 2 |
adhd | "been on adderall xr for a week and i can tell a huge difference in my daily life. i was prescribed 20mg once a day. i am 35 years old and i believe i have always suffered from untreated adhd. my only complaint is with no insurance it is a fairly expensive medication but so far well worth the cost." | 9 |
emergency contraception | "i took plan b years ago when it was 2 pills never had any issues. in march 2011 i took it again and it was only 1 pill, i ended up getting pregnant (he was my miracle baby) i couldn't be happier.
i took it again 1 week and starting bleeding very badly on sat." | 10 |
birth control | "i've been on yaz for four years and haven't had any negative effects. it controls my hormones and lightens up my period plus great for your face if you have acne. ever since i've been on it i haven't had acne. i recommend this mostly to teens for acne and hormones." | 0 |
birth control | "i have a had the implanon since july 2015 and although i love not having periods, i have gained some weight. i'm not sure if the implant has a huge impact on my weight, i started working out so if i see more gain then lost i plan to remove it. my eating habit is smaller which is good (i eat very small portions now) thanks to the implant. i also lost some of my sex drive and i hope working out helps bring it back. my boyfriend loves it but dislikes the lack of sex drive." | 0 |
depression | "i'm 21 years of age and up to now, i've been taking 20 mg for the past 9 months. since i was 16 or so i've suffered from, at least in the beginning what some may call 'smiling' depression, and what followed was chronic depression in my 20s. at 17-18 years of age i participated in cognitive behavioural therapy (coping mechanisms).
i suffered frequent panic / anxiety attacks, suicidal thoughts, etc.
19-21 went to college. chronic depression hit hard and they put me on 20 mg paxil. i have never felt better in my life. usually it is difficult to realise when one is in such a state, and now that i can see things "clearly", i've excelled in school and in other social conditions.
in europe, the gov't produces paxil without a brand name. cheap." | 1 |
adhd | "this medication should be the #1 choice that doctors prescribe their patients. i have taken concerta, ritalin, adderall xr, but none seem to work as well as vyvanse, and with as little side effects. your confidence, mood and energy may dramatically increase with vyvanse, it truly is a magnificent medication." | 9 |
acne | "i have suffered from acne for about 5 years (since the age of 15) and am now 20.
i first started taking accutane about a year ago, and let me tell you, it is 100% worth it!
my dermatologist prescribed me a 20mg dose daily for a year. the first 2-3 months there was really no change except that the first month i did break out a bit more (nothing too bad).
by the third month i did see improvement, and i was no longer producing new pimples.
each month i noticed less and less acne as well as my scars fading away.
here i am a year later with flawless skin and almost no scars :) i stopped treatment about a month ago and haven" | 2 |
emergency contraception | "this would be the third time taking this pill and i still get nervous. i don't remember how long it took me to take it the first 2 times as it was more than 2 years ago but it was definitely within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. it worked! no side effects and my period came. now, i had unprotected sex 3/18 and 3/19 and my boyfriend released inside me more than once. my period is expected 4/4 and i am hoping it still comes. of course, i am still freaked out although i know i should be fine. i took it right before the 72 hour mark on 3/21. i want a kid but not like this lol my fingers are crossed! it is most definitely the waiting game that sucks." | 10 |
anxiety | "had extreme anxiety after trying champix to quit smoking. i was on this for about a year and a half and then weaned off slowly. things went downhill at work and i'm just restarting after i felt my anxiety creeping back in. this time though the doc wants me to take it twice a day instead of once a day. currently on two 37.5 in the morning and then another 37.5 about 5pm. i can feel my anxiety lessening after only a week. just started a new job. my anxiety makes me think my teeth are going to hurt and that's all i end up focusing on. all day every day. effexor has been a real life saver." | 3 |
birth control | "i'm using this pill for the second time -- for the last few years, i didn't need birth control as the man i was committed to had a vasectomy. the first time i used ortho tricyclen i was 18 and continued use until 21. now i'm 25 and have been using it again for 2 months now.
i love this pill! the only negatives i've experienced have been very mild and include slight weight gain (5 lbs), but mainly in the breasts and hips (and whoever complained about looking more like an hourglass??), and i've also, after two periods on it, have noticed that my periods are more painful. it's not awful in my case, i never really had a problem with cramping anyway without the pill. but, my periods are very light, short (2-3 days), and manageable. no complaints!" | 0 |
acne | "i have just completed one pack of the tri-sprintec. i was prescribed ortho but was given tri-sprintec due to insurance. i am 30 years old and have not had any major acne in years. the last major outbreak i have had was when i was 24. i would still get the occasion 1-2 acne but it would only occur every several months. this month has been horrible on tri-sprintec. i've had at least 20+ acne spots on my face. i've tried to used multiple products to clear it up to no avail. it is all hormonal cystic acne that is mainly concentrated around my mouth area/chin and they all leave scarring. i'm honestly not sure if i can last 3 months on it to see if it will get better for me. i do not normally break out so this terrifies me!" | 2 |
birth control | "first pack on trinessa and i can honestly say that i'm gonna see if i can switch back to ortho tri cyclen. my period usually lasts 4-5 days but since i've started it has lasted 7. i have been so emotional and it has been affecting my relationships with close ones. i have never felt like this and i believe that it is because of this pill. also, i read that a lady experienced a lumpy feeling in her throat. i felt the same feeling a couple of days ago!! definitely contacting my physician asap! i understand that everyone is different but ladies do your research before taking this pill!" | 0 |
birth control | "run the other way!
i started on gildess because the mail order pharmacy chose it as a substitute to my normal brand. i've been on it for 2 months and i'm up 9 pounds so far despite doing the 21 day fix over the past month. called my gyno and she asked me to come in immediately. rapid weight gain like that is apparently not good.
other unpleasant side effects seem to be alternating between rage and depression, acne on my face, neck and chest (oh baby!) zero libido, long, heavy periods with a decent amount of cramping and migraines.
having another kid wouldn't be as bad as another month on this pill." | 0 |
birth control | "started/switched to the patch in feb 2017 @ 229lbs after giving the nuva ring. slight itching at patch site (buttocks), noticeable mood swings, and came off one time. menstruation consistent, took patch off sunday, the end of wk3 and by wednesday menstrual period arrived. no spotting in between. i stared a weight loss program and lost 13lbs in one month (june 2017). on monday of wk 3 i started spotting (20days post last period) and it was consisted at every use of the bathroom. only panty liner needed. called gyn said its normal, weight loss triggers hormonal changes and to use the patch as usual. wk 4 no period. new patch cycle. skin itching insanely! patch site swelled up as if i was branded. wk 6 prego w/ #5! 200lbs less effective says label." | 0 |
pain | "i get the shot once in a while in conjunction with a steroid shot in my hips for possible sciatic/back pain. the burning and increased pain afterwards is well worth having a day or two of some kind of relief. doesn't help me all the way and takes a while to fully work for me, but i'll take that over my daily pain any day." | 4 |
adhd | "i have had add all my life. starting in 5th grade, my psychiatrist put me on concerta. i didn't eat well and i didn't grow for almost three years. when my doctor expressed concern, i was switched to strattera. i am now a senior in high school, and have been on strattera for five years. i haven't noticed any side effects and it has truly been a blessing in my life." | 9 |
insomnia | "it helped me sleep, but i did the most bizarre things while i should have been sleeping and had no memory of them the next day. i initiated sex with my husband twice and had no memory of doing so, called and order things that i had no use for to some shopping networks and even gave out my credit card numbers to open an account. this stuff scares me and i quit taking it. worried what i could do next!" | 8 |
acne | "this is the second time my doctor has put me on this exact birth control. both times it was because of acne and the fact that i am a human who has sex. both aren't worthy of being medicated. doc claims this will prevent future cysts (i had a small one). my periods have been regular for almost a year but the past 2 were heavy before i started this medicine. i am done. i still break out. the first 2 weeks i had headaches all day, all night. the nausea is more intense now. hot flashes. heart pounding and chest pains. stomach easily upset. dark urine and bloating. mood swings are the worst of it. i am not myself. i am on anxiety medicine and this defeats the purpose! i feel so awful everyday. this is not worth it." | 2 |
weight loss | "i started taking this pill when i was 218lbs and i now weight 135 lbs! i had thyroid issues too that originally caused the weight. but once managed i still had a hard time getting the weight off. this pill literally changed my life! yes it does speed up your heart, my dr did an ekg before hand to make sure it was safe to take. but the results are beyond worth it. and if you take it with water or juice and a banana, you'll be good to go until dinner time! it took roughly 6 months tops to lose the weight, and i've maintained the weight loss for about 3 years now. i still fluctuate a little due to my thyroid. but i just start back on it if i need to lose again." | 6 |
birth control | "i have been on 3 ocp's: apri, aviane and lo loestrin fe.i was not able to tolerate apri and aviane. my side effects included depression and general feeling of sickness: headache and extreme nausea. change in mood: hypersensitivity. increase in breast size,but no breast sensitivity . no skin breakout or acne.the women in my family suffer from depression, anxiety and are not able to tolerate ocp's very well. after consulting with my gyne she recommended lo loestrin fe. i've only been on lo loestrin fe for 3 days. so far, i've had a great experience . the only minor effect, but tolerable, are: night sweats, i take the pill @9 pm, slight increase in anxiety +slight stomach upset . gyne gave me a sample, so i'm unsure of price w/ insurance" | 0 |
weight loss | "this is my third post, went on diet may 9th. today is dec 8th i started at 242lbs i am now 152 and i really feel great. i am down 90 pounds." | 6 |
depression | "i've been on zoloft 50mg for over two years. i am a more relaxed and easy-going person because of zoloft. prior to starting the medicine, i was anxious all the time, worried constantly about everything, and suffered periods of depression and hopelessness. now i am a better wife, friend, and person in general." | 1 |
birth control | "i have been using the nuvaring for a bit over 2 weeks now. i love it. i was a bit cautious about having sex with it, and worried that my boyfriend would feel it inside my vagina. he can't feel it and i have never experienced a "slipping out" or was afraid that i was going to lose it during sex. i know everyone's body is different. for me, i'm small 100lbs 5 feet, the other two oral birth control pill i've tried ortho-tricylen and aviane both made me horribly moody and i had non-stop breakthrough bleeding on aviane.
overall, i say nuvaring is the best birth control yet. my sex drive is boosted, i can forget i'm even using birth control for three weeks, and i am not moody at all. i feel like a teenager again." | 0 |
birth control | "i took tri sprintec for a year and though it was effective, the side effects were horrible. one being the fact that i naturally have a heavy and long 7 day period. there was no change in length nor flow of my cycle. the second and worst side effect would be that i was constantly nauseous even after the first three months. the pill changed my taste buds and made eating (something i love) hell! " | 0 |
obesity | "i am completely satisfied with this medication. i had a few side-effects the first 4 days (a bit jittery, headache, insomnia, constipation) but all but the constipation has passed. i have been on this for 3 weeks today and am down 11.4 pounds. i am thrilled with it as i had tried phentermine and had terrible side-effects and had to quit. i am on about a 900 to 1000 calorie daily diet. drinking lots more water and walking daily. it gives me a good energy....i want to be up and doing things but not like hyperactivity. it's been a great experience, so far." | 7 |
depression | "went in for a routine check up a year ago and told my doctor something has been up and i don't feel right. asa medical student myself, i knew something was up and wasn't going to leave without answers. i explained what was going on and what has been going through my head, and she diagnosed me with depression. i have felt the way i've felt for 11 years because at the young age of 8 i almost lost my dad in a motorcycle accident and the doctors led me to believe i had. i became a recluse... my emotions took over... i got perscribed vilazodone, and took it up until recently and realized it did nothing for me. it was supposed to balance my serotonin levels in my brain that cause depression and anxiety, but it only made me feel worse." | 1 |
birth control | "i started taking this to prevent pregnancy, since i have light, painless periods and no acne. even after a year, i had acne breakouts every month, significant cramping on my periods, loss of appetite, nausea, and mood swings/suicidal thoughts during my pms week. i decided to switch after i kept waking up in the middle of the night with severe stomach pain. i'm sure it works fine for some women and it did prevent pregnancy, but the side effects weren't worth it." | 0 |
adhd | "i just recently started taking adderall xr and even though my doctor and i are still trying to find the right dose i have already noticed a major difference. since i've started taking it i've been able to get lost in books for the first time because i can actually focus without having to make myself. i have noticed a decrease in appetite but it seems more like a newly developed aversion to high calorie foods and i'm wondering if that's not because of the added stimulation from the carbohydrates. either way i think it's important for everyone to remember there is no magic pill and in order to get the best results you have to change your lifestyle too. like making sure to get 8 hours of sleep and eat foods high in fiber and cut back on sugar." | 9 |
birth control | "i started the inplanon in 2013 when my son turned one. i gained weight and had terrible break outs. that definitely not the worst. from the moment i got it until about three weeks after removal i had no period. so up until about six months ago i had irregular periods. they came two to three times a month. on top of constant yeast infections and discharge. i was checked for any std's to be on the safe side. considering i have been with one person for nearly two years i knew it would come out negative. it was just my hormones going crazy. now i am almost two years off of it and still not ovulating or having regular periods. my significant other and i have been trying to conceive for a year now and it's caused us problems." | 0 |
acne | "i have had acne from 13 yrs old on and was on accutane for most all of high school. i have tried everything - all cleansers, peels, topicals and nothing worked. proactive seemed to moderately work (but dried my skin out and bleached every towel & pillow case in sight). i'm now 36 and in march 2012 i was totally fed up with my constant struggle with adult acne so i went to a dermatologist in san francisco. she put me on doryx, epiduo & cereve hydrating (non-foaming) cleanser- hallelujah! it took ~2 months & my face was breakout free. i haven't had a zit since). it works- call your dermatologist as soon as possible. p.s i'm also on ocella birth control (which is key to regulating hormone levels)." | 2 |
birth control | "august 2015 will be 1 yr. on skyla. i think i made a huge mistake getting this iud. from what i've read, if you've had kids, it's a smooth procedure. however, if you've never had kids, a large majority of women are saying it is very painful when put in. i am one of those many women that had a difficult time. i was so upset that my "female" obgyn hadn't warned me of how painful it is. however, in her defense, she's had 4 children. it has taken about 8 months to get to light spotting, but i feel like my cramps are worse than before. every women is different, but i think i am going to have it removed. the only reason i haven't yet, is because of the painful experience. i really wish i would have stayed on the pill!" | 0 |
anxiety | "i am a newly diagnosed mild anxiety sufferer. this is the only medicine i have tried for my anxiety as i talked to my dr and advised her i can control my anxiety for the most part but i just needed something to curb my anxiety for when i was too overwhelmed to calm my own self down. i am on a low dose 25 mg and what this medicine does for me is exactly what i need. i use one prescription over the course of almost two months since it is only as needed. it allows me to clear my mind, get the full picture of the current situation and it allows me to put things into perspective so i can push through the tough times with a better thought process. it does make me a little drowsy if i am already tired. worth a shot for as needed folks." | 3 |
obesity | "i have a feeling that the people commenting that it "doesn't work" are the ones expecting alli to be a "miracle pill" for weight loss. you cannot eat rubbish whilst taking these, it won't work. it's as simple as that. yes, the pounds won't literally slide off you, but they assist you alongside a healthy, low fat diet and exercise.
i lost a steady 2lbs / 3lbs a week using these. diet was full of fish, meat, fruit and veggies, and i snacked on healthy nuts and seeds (i also took a multivitamin supplement as recommended). i did hiit workouts and jogged 3-4 times a week. they work if you put the effort in and they're used properly." | 7 |
adhd | "i was diagnosed with adhd a little less than a year ago at the age of 12. at first, i loved it because it helped me get so much work done and i stopped getting in trouble and annoying people. after about one month i started realizing that i wasn't eating because the medicine was destroying my appetite, and i liked it. i started using the drug more for weight loss than anything and i went from a happy, bubbly 115 lbs to a lifeless 95 lbs. at 5ft8in, that's severely underweight and unhealthy. i kept taking the medicine but i became increasingly more depressed and anxious. i was an outcast but i was too obsessed with losing weight to care. after the school year finished, i took a break from the medicine and i am now a happy, healthy 13yr old." | 9 |
birth control | "had nexplanon for a little over a year and a half. no period which was great, but the weight gain was awful. i was always around 130 and i went to get it removed today and weighed 159. ridiculous. it was nice to not have to take a pill. but i noticed a loss of energy and depression from the weight gain. just haven't felt like myself. as for preventing pregnancy it's great..but i won't be getting it again. i pray that i can lose this weight now.." | 0 |
birth control | "i used nuva ring in the past and it worked very well, the only reason why i decided to try nexplanon was because i was moving to europe for a study abroad program and wanted to avoid having to get a new prescription to get nuva ring and have to go thorough another doctor in europe etc... i have the implant since september 2015, at first it was ok i just had a minor bruise that lasted about a week and that was it, no pain, as a matter of fact it was too good to be true. the first month i did not have my period eveyrthing was going so well until the second month, i start spotting then bleeding then spotting again, it felt like i had a period since then, i start having acne like i never before. 8 month later i can't wait to take this thing out" | 0 |
adhd | "i have been slowly taking increasing doses of vyvanse for recently diagnosed add. i've been on this particular stimulant for probably 6 months. i was increased from 50 to 60mg a week ago and am havging trouble w/ insomnia, but will wait and see if it goes away. this is life changing for me as for the first time i was actually fired from a job i had for 9 years right after finding out my work issues were largely do to add, even though i advised them of my condition and that i would be improving. i am in a new job with an employer who is much more caring and i'm doing better now that i have found a medication to help me. by far positives of this medication outweight the negatives." | 9 |
birth control | "so much pain!!! i was on the depo for 2 years and gained a lot of weight. i decided to try something different. the pill i wouldn't remember to take and being sexually active and 18 i didn't want to risk it. i read reviews on people saying it only hurts a little and then you have just normal period cramps. i got on the shot so i could stop my cramps. mine are very severe. so if you have/had bad cramps don't get this. it hurt so much getting it inserted and i then got sick and had to stay an hour longer. pain like i have never felt before. can't walk without cramping up still. i got it 4 days ago." | 0 |
obesity | "very good at suppressing appetite. by the second week, at 2 pills i was having to make sure i was getting enough calories. noticeable side-effect has been intentional tremor. it is an annoyance i am willing to tolerate because of its effectiveness. i will not however increase dosage up to the four a day. two is working extremely effectively." | 7 |
weight loss | "update on my one year experience on belviq. dropped 59 pounds 52 year old female hormone replacement, post menopausal, endometriosis. i now weigh 130 pounds as i did in high school. all blood work in normal ranges with bad cholesterol dropping by 66% and blood sugar down 1.1%. side effects no more snoring, better sleep only bad side effect was a headache first three days taken care of with advil. great medicine that has me and my doctor very pleased." | 6 |
weight loss | "i started a weight loss plan june of 2012 and have lost 45 lbs. it was a slow loss, but i know i did it the right way. the past couple months, i have hit a major plateau. the number on the scale didn't change. i started at 250 and it stopped at 205. last week, i started phentermine and i have lost 9 lbs in 5 days! this is just what i needed to get past this plateau. i will only be on it for 3 months total, but i'm confident that i will reach my goal. also, achieving the majority of my weight loss with no medication assures me that i'll keep it off!" | 6 |
birth control | "i had the nexplanon implant done june of 2015 by my np at my ob. i was roughly 5 weeks postpartum and had to choose a bc since i was nursing. before my oregano i was on numerous kinds of bc pills for years. this is by far the first one that so far has done what it was supposed to do and no side effects. i did have a light period for a few days after the insertion but have had no period since granted i'm still tandum nursing. no side effects whatsoever. i haven't gained any weight, no headaches, no mood swings no nothing!" | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on this for almost 2 years now. i don't get a regular period. i get one every few months and it's still just spotting, which can get scary. i do get very emotional once a month though, worse than i ever have before, and during that time i'm not really hungry and have constant migraines." | 0 |
depression | "some useful advice .-. timeline started 5mgs felt slightly high just a little more positive took 5 mgs for 9 days then had major crash lasted about 5 days + 2 days to level out valium is very handy just hang in there it will pass & get better day 13/14 started feeling much better now on 10 mgs @day 16 really good now. initial day 9 crash as autoreceptors sense too much serotonin and move to regulate levels so they drop making you feel like the world is coming to an end once they desensitize things improve. tips stay calm relax talk to people take valium sleep eat carbs distract your thoughts walk if up to it. do not read reviews will do your head in- too many depressed people+reviews= many negative useless reviews :-)" | 1 |
acne | "i had very good results from minocin as far as my acne was concerned. my face started clearing up and was looking almost back to normal. i did experience the dizziness and frequent yeast infections while on this but thought it was worth it. after about 3 months, i was feeling very bad, my joints all ached so bad i had decreased my activities and almost stopped dancing. my parents were having me worked up for arthritis and i was having blood in my stool suddenly. my mom talked to a doctor at work and found out it was the minocin that was causing all the joint pain and probably a lesion in my bowels. i immediately stopped it and am now back to normal and have bad acne again." | 2 |
insomnia | "yes indeed, clonazepam is a "wonder drug" for sleep (and anxiety); but, beware...if i can just save one person from this drug...yes!!! i ended up on this drug for 18 years and it took me four months of a slow taper to wean myself. during and after withdrawal, i had horrible side effects: nausea, insomnia, panic, loss of memory, etc. i have been totally off the drug for 8 weeks and my side effects are slowly going away but i still have a horrible metallic taste and smell. i'd try anything other than a benzo. it is not worth the side effects. look at the drug warnings; they state the drug is meant for short term use. good luck." | 8 |
birth control | "like most of you probably are doing, i took it upon myself to look up some reviews as to how women felt/responded/liked/disliked lolo. stop right there. i read nightmarish reviews after i took my first pill and was paranoid i'd experience some of the "symptoms" and "side effects" others did. the day after my first pill i felt sleepy and my body felt weak; aside from that, nothing. my transition was seamless. granted everyone's different, but after feeling no difference i began to think maybe the things said here were all in their heads? i have absolutely no complaints about lolo. my sex drive hasn't been affected in the slightest, i'm very, very big on taking care of my face and skin and i haven't had any acne, pimples, etc... go for it!!!!" | 0 |
birth control | "i'm one of the 5%, that experience all the very bad side effects that no one mentioned when i got the implant. i used it for 8 months after the birth of my son. it was removed 6 months ago and now i'm having to see a endocrinologist, due to the continuing hormone imbalance implanon caused. i lost hair, gained 50 pounds, acne, facial hair, mood swings, fatigue, slept most of the time, no libido, just plain miserable. not to mention i missed out of enjoying my son's 1st year of life. " | 0 |
weight loss | "completed two weeks on saxenda today and experienced an 18 pound weight loss. began at 284lbs, now 266lbs. i'm a 55yo male and 6' tall. about to commence the 1.8 dose, experienced fatigue and nausea most days, hoping the side effects settle down over the next few weeks. haven't felt hungry since taking the first dose, getting by quite well on two small meals per day, drinking plenty of water and mint tea. no cravings for anything, really pleasantly surprised the mind and body have finally aligned to make real weight loss a possibility. taking shot at night just before bedtime to minimise exposure nausea, no so sure it's working. would recommend highly to those who have previously unsuccessfully attempted dieting and exercise regimes." | 6 |
birth control | "i took ortho tri cyclen lo for 10+ years (age 20-31) and it worked wonderfully for me. light periods, helped with acne and no weight gain. my insurance recently forced me to switch to the new generic. the pharmacist assured me it was the same thing, but i've had a terrible experience. during the two months that i've taken it, the migraines i got during my period were nothing short of debilitating. i've also gained 5+ pounds. i hesitate to blame birth control for weight gain, but i've never gained weight like this before. staying with the brand name would cost me $150 a month... the generic is free. unfortunately, it seems you get what you pay for :(" | 0 |
emergency contraception | "this pill saved my life. my boyfriend and i had protected sex one night and the condom broke. we were absoletley mortified due to the fact we are really young and still in high school. he went out and got the pill and i took it 9 hours after sex. i experienced mild symptoms and felt a little nauseous for 3 days. i was really worried about the pill not working even though the chances of it not was really low. about a week and a half later i experienced really bad cramps and i got my period!! it came 2 weeks early but one of the side effects is messing up your cycle. i just want to tell everyone that everything will be okay and worrying and stressing doesn't help. my hair started thinning because i was stressing so much. good luck!!" | 10 |
emergency contraception | "fiddled around on 25th april but was still concerned about pregnancy through pre-ejaculatory fluid although the bleeding through period just finished that day. had morning after pill on the 27th april and had period-like bleeding, again, from 3rd to 6th may. expected date was 3rd june but was late. really really late. had pregnancy test on 16th june and 24th june but both were negative. period finally came on 6th of july. yea, that's right, 9 weeks late but it still came, hurray! it was the most gut wrenching period of my life. i promised myself that ill come here and write my experience as reading all these posts during the past month really helped a lot." | 10 |
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