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pain | "developed a prolapsed disk during pregnancy which caused burning/throbbing sciatica all down right leg. i could only sleep for a maximum of two hours at night before the pain woke me up and it was also pretty grim throughout the day. worked my way up to 20mg of amitriptyline (5mg more every few days) and found that after several weeks the pain had reduced greatly. after a few months tried reducing dose to 15mg (due to side effects of tiredness and feeling groggy in the morning) but the pain returned so increased dose back to 20mg and pain has gone again. this drug might not suit everyone but for me the benefits of this medication definitely outweigh the side effects and i shall be continuing to take it." | 4 |
birth control | "during the first month of portia i was loving it. no side effects, no nothing. my only side effect was breast enlargement which was not a problem for me. but when it came to be the week before my period i noticed i was getting pimples by the daily. my face is always perfectly clear, but i literally turned into a pizza face. not exaggerating i decided to stay on it because i knew it was because of my period. but once my period came, my cramps got so much worse than what they normally are like. i was bending over the whole entire day and it became painful to walk. not to mention my stomach is always flat. i am always bloated now. i could eat a grain of rice and my stomach will pop back up. i've gained 10 pounds. i am not confident in myself" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i was diagnosed bipolar 2 about 3 years ago. i am a 36 yr old female. i was originally given topamax 50mgs at night with seroquel 50mgs, as well as a variety of antidepressants and klonopin for anxiety. that worked great for awhile until it didn't and i weened myself off everything. don't do that!!
i had a horrible hypomanic episode followed by a 4 month depressive crash. i'm now on latuda, celexa, klonopin, and my good buddy topamax.
i have had no serious side effects from topamax. a little hair loss (more like extra hair in the brush) but it's only noticeable to me. not bad. no word loss, no memory problems. i'm in grad school with a near 4.0 gpa. it helps me maintain my weight so the other meds don't affect me." | 5 |
birth control | "so far my symptoms have been much less than the pills i've tried. in the first week in experienced much more frequent urination which soon improved, i think my body was getting used to the sensational something pressing against my bladder. i also experienced breast tenderness mid cycle and have thrush now which may not be related to the nuvaring but rather to too much loving over the weekend. i'm really happy with nuvaring. i also take it out when having sex as leaving it in can be a bit uncomfortable for both of us and i always get a slightly brown discharge afterwards when i leave it in, i assume this is from bleeding due to the rubbing of the ring during sex." | 0 |
birth control | "i had this inserted oct. 2014. my last period was dec 2014. maybe until may of 2015 i would cramp and my breasts would get tender like i was going to start my period; however, i never did. now, i have no period, and really no problems. i would totally recommend. when it expires, i will replace it." | 0 |
depression | "this medicine worked while i was taking it, but when my doctor stopped my use... the withdrawals were awful! be very careful! it was the worst thing i had ever been through in my life! he took me slowly off the medicine, but that did not matter... i've heard others with the same repsonse as myself." | 1 |
birth control | "i love this birth control. i have been taking it for a year now and i have not had any periods since! i have actually lost weight rather than gaining. it's a miracle pill." | 0 |
birth control | "beyaz was good my first year, but as i continued to take it my libido short to none. i grew emotional, started having anxiety problems. i will be discontinuing this birth control bcz it's starting to affect my marriage." | 0 |
pain | "this is a wonderful pain pill. i tore my sacroiliac and could barely walk because of the pain. i have a high tolerance for pain medications and have tried pretty much everything and this one surpassed everything i tried and i had no side effects." | 4 |
birth control | "well since i've had nexplanon in i've been on my period. after three months my doctor told me to wait one more month, it's been five months now and i'm still on my period. not only that but it's horribly messed with my emotions. i had a lot of down days before but this made me develope legitamate depression to the point where i either needed to go to a therapist or find a new gynocologist to get this out of me asap." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on yaz for about 8 months now and i have not one thing bad to say about it. i've lost 10 pounds on it, i no longer suffer from pmdd, my periods are short and regular, and it cures my headaches. i don't know how i'd live without it. the only days that are hard are the days when i have to take the sugar pills- i love this birth control." | 0 |
pain | "i have taken ultram for years on and off. i hate it.it was made only to take the edge off. i have fibrmyalgia,statica caused by lipoma caused. by sitting on my static nerve, arthritis, .neuropathy,endometreosis. and bipolar disorder ultram almost. caused me to commit suicide it reacted so bad with my paxil for bipolar.it is the worst pain drug ever made.if it works for u great but it didn't work and created all sorts of problems. beware! !!!!!" | 4 |
birth control | "i have been on seasonnique for about 3 years now and i still have bleeding for like 2 weeks at a time. i have told my ob but she says it takes time but this is too long. i would rather have one a month than 2 weeks. it's crazy but everyone is different" | 0 |
emergency contraception | "this medicine works i was on my most fertile day and wasn't taking any birth control ,he almost finish inside of me but i still freaked out and took it within 40 mins. today i got my period right on time!! it does work!!! my period is very heavy this time tho but that's ok." | 10 |
birth control | "i took this pill for approximately 5 days and i completely broke out into acne like all over my body face, chest, back and arms... and i've never had acne in my life. i feel like i am a 13 year old child going through puberty when i am 26! i never had any issues on minastrin and was put on taytulla because minastrin became very expensive. i got horrible fatigue, neck pain, and acne from this medication. needless to say i will never be taking it again." | 0 |
depression | "i've been on 40mg for almost 8 weeks now. was working great in the beginning, especially weeks 3-5, but for some reason the beneficial mood effects wore off and i don't feel any different now than before. the only thing i can think of is around that same time i started seeing a shrink and he put me on xanax xr 0.5mg 1-2 times per day. could the xanax xr have killed off the positive effects i was having with the viibryd? not sure yet. by the way, i had literally no negative side effects from taking this medication. i always take it in the morning, never at night. tried that once and it kept me up all night." | 1 |
depression | "i have taken this drug for two years. first at 20 mg for one year, and now at 10 mg. it worked starting in less than a week. it did get to the point where i was blitzed (sleepy) way too much at 20mg. it is a libido killer, that is true, sad to say. and i got fat. however, the antidote is to work out like crazy. i ballooned from 207lb to 222lb, and today i am now at 205lb & dropping. the drug makes you want to eat; i don't think the drug directly makes you fat. my depression went from a 9 out of 10 to a 1. my anxiety went from an 8 out of 10 to a 3. so, the drug is worth it. no there is no perfect drug, but if you want to be well, well...consider what i say, and best wishes as you work towards remission." | 1 |
birth control | "hi ladies! so i got my paragard iud inserted this past january. i am 21, with no children, and i have never been on birth control before this. i was diagnosed with manic depression back in 2010, and although i am no longer taking prescription meds, i will always be manic, moody, and very temperamental. because of this, the idea of a birth control with hormones really scared me! i knew it would affect my emotional and mental health in a severe way where everyone around me would suffer lol. paragard is hormone-free which is what initially caught my attention. it's been almost 8 months and i'm loving my iud. minor cramps during menstration, whereas before i never experienced cramping. my period is also slightly heavier, but it's manageable!" | 0 |
insomnia | "i love ambien, although its effectiveness dwindles. i like to split my 10 mg tablets into five, and combine it with 1/2 bar of xanax, sleep like a dream and i am not groggy at all.
restoril is fabulous too." | 8 |
obesity | "i began contrave on march 23 2017, so three weeks now. i have just started the 2 dose in am and 2 dose in pm. i have to admit i was very excited to try this. however, the first week i had a lot of anxiety. i had read this might be a side affect so i continued to tell myself "it's just the medicine" i have lost 11 pounds in 3 weeks with no exercise. as the dose got stronger my anxiety grew, but my appetite decreased. after a week on the increased dosage the anxiety started to fade i hope it will be the same this time. the product works. if you can keep a level head, and realize the side effects will diminish. this might work for you as well. i am excited to see where i will be after a month on the full dose." | 7 |
birth control | "i have been on this pill for almost 3 years. i think its a little silly seeing people who have only been on this pill for a month-under a year comment on here because i did not see the effect this pill took on me until a year or two down the road, but i suppose everyone is different. anyway, for the first 9 months- a year or so i was experiencing minor headaches from this pill, i did not gain or lose any weight that i was aware of, but i am also a very active person. further, my period was nearly constant for the first few months on the pill, & prior to starting microgestin my period was very regular. i could predict its start & end dates easily & it came right on time every month. now however, i rarely have a period at all, & its awesome!" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "have tried almost everything since being diagnosed with bipolar disorder-i 4 years ago. i have been on 40mgs for a month now. couldn't be happier. my time at work used to drag and make for an even more miserable day, but no longer. happier thoughts and no mind racing. i have even been able to stop drinking alcohol while on this medicine. i guess it took away the need to self-medicate.
i take this medicine at night with dinner, but after an hour, i can't sit still yet i am very sleepy. i try to sleep but keep having to turn over and over until i fall asleep about 3 hours later. it is a miserable feeling, but sleep very well once i do fall alseep. small price to pay for feeling so much better. good luck to all!" | 5 |
birth control | "i am on my 3rd implanon since i had my daughter 8 years ago. i have random spotting and a very light period every 6 months or so. after about 2 years of having the implanon in i have heavier more frequent periods. my doctor removes it when i start having issues and puts in a new one. i am currently about due to have my 3rd one taken out. implanon is definitely the best option for me!" | 0 |
birth control | "nothing but bliss. i got nexplanon for birth control as well as to control my cramps. i've had it for almost a year and i regret nothing. the first couple of months i had my regular period though it got lighter and lighter and i haven't bled since. i do have mood swings though not nearly as bad and my cramps have vanished and believe me, mine were awful. acne is something i had before and it's not better or worse since the implant. same goes for my hair. it's helped me greatly! will be getting again when my 3 years is up." | 0 |
birth control | "hated it! was on loestrin 24 fe and had no issues, my doctor told me they discontinued it and they switched me to this because it was the most like it. i completely disagree. felt depressed, no energy, literally cried everyday for absolutely no reason and had no sex drive." | 0 |
birth control | "in february i started junel. it's been very good with almost everything, but it hasn't helped with my cramping. i have regular periods that aren't heavy or light, they're just sort of painful. i haven't had any breakouts, major weight gain, or bad nausea. as for spotting, it only happened for a few weeks during my first month on junel. my breasts also grew about a cup size." | 0 |
adhd | "i've been taking concerta for the past five months. when i first began taking it, i would get headaches and appetite problems, but those side effects dissapeared after about three weeks on it. concerta has not only improved the amount of work i'm able to accomplish, its improved my self esteem as well. i no longer feel as shy and cluttered as i did before i started taking concerta. i like that it lasts throughout the entire work day, so i don't have to worry about redosing. overall, concerta has been a very positive experience for me." | 9 |
birth control | "first birth control pill. got lil acne before i was on it and get a lil still. plan on changing to a different bc tho because it makes me extremely emotional and depressed. i messed up and forgot to take it for 3 days and my period was effected but once i got back on track and when i stayed on track my periods were regular. seemed to loose weight but i still don't know if that's because of the birth control" | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on this birth control since i was 16 years old (i'm now 27). i have never had any problems with it. when i first started taking it my boobs grew by 2 cup sizes in a short period of time but that could have been coincidence. i very rarely have acne and i haven't experience any mood swings or loss in libido. i do ocassionally have breakthrough bleeding, but that's to be expected with any kind of hormonal birth control." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i was recommended this pill by the pharmacy as a more effective pill. i took it 24 hours after unprotected intercourse with my husband and have found i am pregnant. completely unreliable pill! in the past (7 years ago) i used the other common brand and worked fine.
to say we are gutted and shocked is an understatement." | 10 |
depression | "i have mixed feelings about this medication. i had taken pristiq for almost 6 months. the side effects of a headache daily, nausea, the night sweats, teeth hurting, jaw clenching. the 1st month i was so tired, taking a nap shortly after the dose. i have to admit i wasn't so emotional to the point of crying at the drop of trying situation. i then had topomax added as well, it seemed okay for a couple of months until i just wasn't myself at all. i made the hasty action to stop all the medicines which i must say, do not do this. the withdrawal effects were terrible to say the least. i strongly suggest seeking medical advice on taking this action." | 1 |
birth control | "the only bad thing i have to say about implanon is insertion, that was traumatic for me. i'm a sucker when it comes to shots and the local pain shot is what hurt. given, i've only had it in for just over 2 months, i have lost 30 lbs -post baby and i have spotted some here and there, but i personally would rather keep a liner in, in case of spotting on and off than to have a normal period. i have had a few mood swings but not as bad as the pregnant mood swings. the best part is no daily pill. i'm horrible at remembering to take a pill every day. i would recommend anyone looking for birth control to try the implanon!!" | 0 |
obesity | "i did lose weight as long as i continued to take the drug. when i stopped and since then i have had swollen abdomen, stomach pain, water retention in general (which i never had before), decreased urine and then increased urine. no energy since stopping and that was never a problem before. trouble breathing but as with any diet drug i've observed (i had hoped this one was different) you gain back twice as much as you lose as soon as you discontinue it. i just hope it hasn't done permanent damage to me." | 7 |
obesity | "update : starting weight 221.6lbs on april 8th, 5ft 3" tall, 47yr old female, this morning i am 188lbs. that's 33.6lbs down basically without exercising. down from a size 18 shorts to a 14. i have a few clothes that once were too tight and my gut hung over that fit me now. and shorts i bought 4 years ago that i can pull off without unbuttoning. i have jeans from 2004 that i kept that were sentimental and i can almost button without a muffin top. this is why i push on....this is something i never thought i would feel, i look in the mirror and sorta see the old me coming back....its working for me and my husband can tell you my self confidence is better than its been in a long time!" | 7 |
anxiety | "i have suffered from mild depression/moderate to severe anxiety for several years now. i married for the second time january 2014 (blended family) which started to exacerbate all my issues! runaway thoughts of scenarios that "might" happen and how i would react. very emotionally unstable. tendency to over-react immediately to minor situations (plus the run away thoughts start....) and would physically have to calm myself down. easily irritated.
finally went to my dr. and she put me on 10 mg lexapro last week.
the effects were evident withing 24 hours. no immediate over reaction, run away negative thoughts almost completely gone....wow. how could a little pill make such a huge difference?!?" | 3 |
birth control | "i was on this birth control for about 4 months. while i did not get pregnant, i got a side effect that i've never gotten with any other type of birth control. i got a condition called melasma or cholasma. it is just a hyperpigmentation of your skin. mine is located on my forehead and upper lip. it is so horrible, i look like i have a mustache. i've been a few different birth controls for about 9 years and switched for various reasons but i have never experienced anything like this. my gyn told me this was not a listed side effect of this medication so she was surprised. but it happened to me so i just want to prevent it from happening to others. it's extremely embarrassing and takes months to go away." | 0 |
birth control | "i loved the depo shot. i was on it for just under two years, and had no problems. i used this as my only form of protection since i am in a committed relationship. my only slight issue is that i gained alot of weight (about 70 pounds). my doctor believes this is due to the stress of a new job, a promotion, and some life changes, not the depo. i quit the shot in order to confirm, it's been almost three months and i'm still gaining weight, so maybe the doctor was right. i had no other side affects, and no period, from the day i started. i haven't gotten my period back in the last three months. i plan to go back on the shot very soon. it's the most convenient by far, and despite the horror stories, i've never had a problem." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on aviane for three weeks now. i had switched over from the nuvaring because i was having problems with that. i have been feeling nauseous. mood swings? holy crap! i feel like i need to check myself into a mental hospital because i am very sure i might be going crazy. my face has always been clear. never have i had an acne problem. i don't even use face wash ever. occasional pimple here and there when i have my period, but never major. this birth control has wreaked havoc on my skin. something terrible! i scheduled another gyno appt just to get off this stuff!!! not even one pack in and im begging to get out! i do not recommend this birth control for anyoneeeee!!!!" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i recently started taking latuda and couldn't be more please with it. for many years i have been struggling psychologically, have been on variety of different depression medication that offer no help or even worsen my symptoms. i been diagnosed with ptsd, chronic depression in 2008, and 2015 also diagnosed with bipolar. i am quite disappointed that i wasn't introduced to latuda earlier. latuda has enhanced the quality of my life in so many great ways. not only that i feel better and happier, i am a better mother and a girlfriend. latuda not only help with bipolar, but it addressed all my mental problems. i am finally able to feel normal and have a normal life!" | 5 |
depression | "i have been taking trintellix 10mg for about 5-6 months. it was added to a low dose of pristiq i was already taking. my mood was down quite a bit, and pdoc added it.
all i can say is my results are outstanding. it's by far the best med i've ever been on over the past 20 years. no side effects, it raised my mood, motivated me without making me manic or hypomanic and sharpened my mental faculties tremendously. it allows me to consistently function at a very high level.
for cost, i'm on a compassionate care program, and it doesn't cost me anything right now. but even if i had to pay, it's well worth it for me." | 1 |
insomnia | "i was prescribed this for insomnia and anxiety which for both in my experience it is a wonder drug. however this drug long term is not the answer, you need find something else that works for you, luckily i did in trazadone.
temazepam make no mistake is a wonderful short term fix, seemed like it was a lifesaver at the time, which is why i rated it an 8. to anyone at the point of despair, go see a doc try and get this drug to give you the lift to help you push on." | 8 |
birth control | "i've been taking bc pills the past 12 months and microgestin is the 3rd type i've tried, and also the worst ever. first month ok, hardly any side effects. by the second month i started having severe mood swings to the point me and my bf considered counseling. i cried for no reason, got irritated over every little thing. i also gained weight around my waistline, despite i'm a very very active gal going to the gym 3-4x a week plus super healthy diet. hair loss and low sex drive were also something i noticed.
the worst thing i would say was the anxiety attack, it was getting really bad that i was literally gasping for air and having chest pain on a daily basis. i finally decided i had enough of all this. definitely not recommended!!!!" | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on errin 3 weeks now. i'm a breastfeeding/pumping mother. i was unlucky and got my first period 5 weeks pp. :( my ob said a mini pill would be best for me. so i got put on errin. i know i haven't been on it long at all, but i have continued to lose weight while taking this pill so far. (knock on wood) so i'm not to terribly worried about excessive weight gain. my biggest issue with it so far is, like i've said, i've only been on the pill 3 weeks and i have just started my second period this month. i was on my period when i started it. i stopped for 5 days, i started back for 5 days, i again stopped for 5 days, and i have just started again! if i continue to bleed every few days i will be looking into a diffent bc method." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i was ovulating when me and boyfriend did it. it was until he finished when we realized that the condom broke and he finished inside me. it was a horrible feeling " | 10 |
birth control | "my #1 prayer is that someone will read this before they put this poison in their body referred to as mirena. i had the iud put in after my implanon was removed (btw, implanon was incredible, for me. but my ob insisted i got mirena). i had it in for about 5 years, yes my periods were light but sex sucked; it was painful during and after, i was never "in the mood". i gained about 50 pounds, grew depressed obviously. usually athletic and excited to work out, i became super tired and lazy all of the time. it took a toll on my relationship, i don't even see why he stayed with me (but he's amazing ☺️)! about a month ago i got the iud removed. it was a short, sweet procedure and i instantly felt better (just knowing it was out of me gave me so much satisfaction). i was on a light period when it was removed and it eventually ended as normal.... one month later i started my period again (normal). but i have been bleeding since, it's been about 3.5-4 weeks. and if i'm not "bleeding" i have brown discharge (looks like dried up blood). i feel crummy and i long for normalness! i felt as if i have taken 5 steps forward, getting it removed, just to take ten steps back! don't do it! at this point i wouldn't advise bc at all but obviously people use it for other reasons besides getting pregnant. nevertheless, the hormonal imbalance and emotional toll is not worth it! i pray after all of this i can even conceive another child. i don't know this for a fact: but i feel like there's got to be some kind of extra financial gain for obs when they insert mirena. do what is best for you and don't be afraid to say no, or ask every question you need to... i wish i would've. best wishes, ladies!" | 0 |
acne | "my skin has improved a ton since using solodyn. i've only been on it for a month but my neck has completely cleared up and my face has gotten 80% times better. my chest has cleared up some but still breaks out a little bit, but my back is pretty much the same just my breakouts aren't as big. i no longer get cysts on my face and if i do get a zit or two they clear up within 1-2 days! the only bad things i'd really have to say is that it doesn't help all that much with my blackheads. i still get redness from zits, and i get really tired now (which i kind of like because i'm a teenager and have issues going to sleep at night but it really doesn't help out in the middle of class when i'm too tired to focus). i would recommend this though." | 2 |
insomnia | "quetiapine changed my life for the better concerning my bipolar disorder. making my mood swings less severe , and insomnia . the only major drawback to this is you become completely dependent on it for being able to fall asleep . it's almost like an addiction. my doctor tried tapering me off it once and it was a nightmare. so, in the end i am still taking it. i am curious if anyone feels dependent or "addicted"" | 8 |
birth control | "i've been taking this for a almost 3 months . it works as intended but during my period, my mood swings would be intense to the point of severe depression, irritability and suicidal thoughts. i can't say i'm the most well adjusted person in the first place, but before i was on this, my mood swings were never this bad.
i don't want to draw people away from this as it does work as intended, but mood swings seem to be prominent for this pill according to the other reviews. i'll be considering looking for other bc options once i'm done with this." | 0 |
pain | "this is the best non-narcotic pain reliever that i've ever used. motrin makes me throw up if i don't take it with food. it makes me nauseous even with food. aspirin is a sugar pill for me and exedrin just gets me high on caffeine. this really gets rid of the pain." | 4 |
pain | "i take 100 mg "as needed" for chronic neck and shoulder pain after dual afdc surgery which left me with some major nerve damage. it doesn't totally relieve my pain, but it makes it tolerable. one dose makes me nauseous with or without food in my stomach. if i have a bad neck day and take 2 doses i will spend the night throwing up so i never take 2 doses any more." | 4 |
anxiety | "i have been on lexapro for generalized anxiety. i started 5mg for 4 wks, just upped it to 10 mg one wk ago. for the first week i had slight headaches, sweaty palms and hot flashes. when i went on 10mg i had a little increase in anxiety and trouble staying asleep, but hopefully this passes. i felt my anxiety decrease the first couple days on it, but the feeling of "dread" is just starting to decrease after 4 weeks. overall i this medicine is great and i helping me function and live a normal life." | 3 |
insomnia | "i was prescribed this medicine for sleep-maintenance insomnia. when i first started taking it, i found that 15mg wasn't enough since i had bad anxiety related to the stress of not being able to sleep and i still woke up for long periods. i took 30 mg, which was effective but i felt dopey during the day and had a headache for a few hours when i woke up. after taking it for 2 weeks, i now can take 15 mg and get a pretty good sleep with no side effects." | 8 |
birth control | "i had a terrible experience on this - i was on a similar generic pill, and my insurance/pharmacy sent this instead. within days of being on it, i had headaches, nausea, mood swings. i also have not been able to sleep through the night in the last few weeks. i have thrown up about 6 times in the 3 weeks i started the pills and my boyfriend thinks i am insane from all the mood swings. i am switching back to the other generic pill-which i realize you shouldn't be able to tell a difference, but for some reason...i can. what a nightmare." | 0 |
acne | "i was on accutane treatment for 3 months, and finally after 2 years experience trying, depression of humiliation , disappointment and despair , it finally worked out.. my skin is flawless. i'm over the moon. my friends , they noticed it and it was kinda funny cause nobody ever talk about my acne to me. sadly, it only last for 4 months before my cystic acne come out again which was worse than before. i want to start on accutane again but i was too afraid of the side effects. then , i found out about cod liver oil. it is basically a natural source of vitamin a and d unlike in accutane. now, after 1 months , my cystic acne finally cleared up! now there's only scars. i'm telling you guys , this stuff is miracle. you should really consider it" | 2 |
adhd | "i've been taking adderall xr 25mg going on my 4 month. it has helped me tremendously! i'm more focused and alert now. i don't feel as drawn out like i used too. i'm also on anxiety medicine taking both helps balance myself. i have a hard time wanting to eat since i've started taking adderall, a lot of times i have to force myself to eat, but it has helped me lose 25 pounds!!! i find myself grinding my teeth a lot not sure why, but that's the worse side effect i experience from taking it. i feel more healthy now than i have in a long time, i will continue taking this medication." | 9 |
bipolar disorde | "geodon has worked great for my bipolar. i do not struggle with mania symptoms anymore. my thoughts are more clear and feel more stable than i ever have. i take it at night to avoid the heavy fatigue that occured when i took it during the day. i had some weight gain, but it is worth the quality of life i now have." | 5 |
insomnia | "i have been an insomniac for about 20 years now (no joke). i have been to sleep studies (gosh, you don't go to sleep!), tried every relaxation technique (ha!) and was on ambien (did crazy things i have no memory of) and lunesta. lunesta didn't seem to give me the crazy night wanderings but drove my blood pressure way up. so now it's restoril. it worked very well for about 2 months. now 15mg does nothing but make me drowsy. still no sleep! i guess i am going to have to ask for some alternative, but dreading trying yet something else." | 8 |
birth control | "been on it just over a year, i still get my periods every month but my period cycle now lasts for 7 days with extra bleeding. i havn't really had other side effects but just still get period. i may get it taken out and go on pill but unsure yet" | 0 |
birth control | "i got my copper iud almost two years ago when i was 20 (no kids) and i am really happy with it. i chose it for effectiveness, price, and non-hormonal. yes it increased bleeding and cramps during my period, but it has been manageable. it took some time to get used to because i used to have light periods and rare cramping. i had to start buying plus and super plus-sized tampons and take ibuprofen for the first few days of my period. but it has been worth it! within the last year i've even noticed a decrease :) insertion was a shot of pain during and cramps afterward. i recommend having someone to drive you home! i was able to go to the 6-week check-up myself. if you can handle the period symptoms, i would definitely recommend a copper iud!" | 0 |
birth control | "i was on yaz as a teenager and got off of it around age 22. i'm 27 now and decided to get back on the pill because i have hormonal adult acne and i hate it! i tried other pills and it made it worse! i got on loryna-in on my 2nd month and my acne is clear for a couple weeks then i'll break out (around my periods) i'm hoping the 3rd month will show even better improvements but all and all i'm happy with this pill. it bettered my mood as well." | 0 |
depression | "i've been on effexor xr, celexa, wellbutrin, zoloft, paxil, and combinations thereof for over 10 years. out of all of them, lexapro, for me, had the best benefits to side effects ratio. the only side effect has been modest weight gain below 10 pounds, and reducing my dosage to 5 mg almost always reveals that the medication was what caused it. i could be in the worst loop of hopelessness, feeling that i am nothing but an object in time, and have the worst of identity issues, either for no reason, or because, normally some aspect of my life or even circumstance that was confronted. lexapro takes me out of that, helps me focus again, relieves me from believing the pain will be permanent, so i can once again address my thoughts appropriately." | 1 |
birth control | "i'm 19 and this is my first birth control pill and it has worked great!!! i've been on it for a little more than 4 months.
pros:
• no pregnancies
• didn't change my (mostly) clear skin
• no missed periods
• cramps are less painful
• no side effects after first month
• no change in sex drive (if anything it increased lmao)
cons:
• on the first month i had nausea, decreased appetite, random cramps, increased anxiety (and i already have anxiety disorders)
• period flow is still the same
• period still lasts 4-5 days
• random bloating (i don't mind it tbh)
• my belly is a bit bigger ¿?" | 0 |
acne | "as far as acne treatments go that are effective and affordable bactrim is a god send. late 20's i started mildly breaking out. by age 30 i was getting deep painful cystic pimples. running/ exercising especially made my condition worse. bactrim ds improves acne within 24 hours.the redness and swelling is not near as noticeable. after about a week you will notice a close to clear complexion that almost glows...i had moderate acne, but i imagine that bactrim will work for ppl who have severe acne as well. it does have serious internal esp on kidneys and liver bc it is a sulfa drug so you should drink a lot of water every day with this medicince. do not drink alcohol while taking bactrim, good luck!" | 2 |
depression | "it's only day 3 on prozac for severe depression and anxiety. first day, i was only tired and couldn't think straight (had trouble finding the right words) but my family helped by laughing it off and going along with me when i'd use the wrong word.
day 2, tired, nauseous and foggy. it feels like i'm not in my skin, but watching life as a movie.
today is day 3 and while i haven't cried today, i'm just exhausted, sad and not hungry. i pray this gets better after a couple of weeks.
it's strange because even though i'm exhausted, it's hard to sleep at times. i'm hopeful this will work.
i'll try to come give updates." | 1 |
depression | "celexa helped pull me out of my alcohol addiction while going to aa. after i had been sober and taken celexa for 6 months here is where i had ended up: i was completely addicted to working out (positive addiction thank god, i also have an addictive personality) slight erectile dysfunction, didn't really want to clean my apartment, and slept about 10-11 hours a day. celexa gave me more energy than zoloft. i still had a great deal of anxiety though. coming off any ssri is going to be bad but celexa pulled me out of the hole. " | 1 |
birth control | "i love this birth control! i am usually really moody for some reason and starting this i am constantly happy and less stressed for some reason, i had a very heavy first period but all is well now. highly recommend" | 0 |
depression | "it's probably different for everyone, but the general consensus from what i've read (places like webmd) and from my physician is that antidepressants take 4-6 weeks to take full effect. i've seen many posts here where folks have taken their medicines for 3 days or 2 weeks and are ready to give up already. please give your medicines time to work. most of them become more effective (to a point) over time.
hang in there! " | 1 |
depression | "a traumatic incident about six months ago prompted me to seek counseling. i was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, and later depression (because of the ptsd), and after three months of appointments i finally decided to give lexapro a try. i'm definitely not a pill person, so i was hesitant. i don't like side effects, especially nausea. i was happy to find that the side effects were fairly mild, but my dose was also pretty mild [5mg]. i did have one really intense headache within the first few weeks, but i can't absolutely attribute that to the medicine. before i started taking the medicine, i was miserable (no sleep, sad, angry, etc.). lexapro has helped make my life more manageable. it feels good not to be a zombie anymore." | 1 |
acne | "i never do reviews but after reading all the positive ones written on here i felt frustrated as no one seems to mention the actual side effects of this gel. first side effect i noticed was the redness it caused on the areas i put the gel. for me it made my acne even more noticeable as now my skin tone was more uneven & looked even more sore. another big side effect is the dryness, my skin is so flakey. so now covering my acne with makeup is a near impossible task. also it is important to note i am moisturising which unfortunately thanks to the fact my skin is burnt from the gel, just stings! as far as i'm concerned this gel aims to fix one problem by giving you another." | 2 |
obesity | "i started the 15 day trial and wow does it work for me. i lost 5lbs in the first 5 days and couldn't be happier. it stops the over obsessing about food, makes you not even hungry. it allows you to eat the way you always wanted to, smaller portions. sometimes i have to remind myself to eat... works on me wonderfully. will be getting the whole supply after my first 15 is over. good luck all." | 7 |
insomnia | "i have tried all over the counter sleep aids nothing helped, so my dr put me on temazepam and it put me right to sleep and i did not wake up with a hung over feeling." | 8 |
birth control | "i've only been on the patch for a few weeks but let me tell you... it's great for anyone who is super sensitive to estrogen or any other hormone replacement! i couldn't even take the lowest dose of birth control because the hormones made my stomach so sick. i was unable to even move for weeks when i took the pill. started the patch because i have incredibly low estrogen and i haven't had any nausea but a little fatigue. probably more due to the fact that it's something "new" your body is dealing with. i haven't really had the increased sex drive like a lot of women mention but i definitely feel as though my mood has evened out and i'm less "high and low" like i used to be. highly recommend this as a form of birth control." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been using nuvaring for 4 months... so far so good! i have not experienced any side effects other than i've lost almost 10lbs. i noticed my weight loss which is a great thing.. but i'm not sure if it's directly from using the nuvaring either way i'm very pleased. nuvaring is convenient, nice not having to take a pill daily. my sex drive might be down a little bit but nothing major. my biggest issue is remembering that i even have the nuvaring in and remembering when to take it out." | 0 |
birth control | "i've never had kids but after bad side affect after 5 yr pill usage i wanted hormone free. first md said no. then went to planned parenthood (they tell insurance ) and they were very accomodating. they informed me fully first
. get in stirrups, they clean cervix with wipes (painless ) then they stick something to open cervix. not painless but bearable. isolated pain like one bad menstrual cramp kinda takes breath away, but more of a physical reaction as opposed to bc of pain. she stuck the iud in, i felt lightheaded and nauseated so she put my feet up and gave me a cool rag. after 5 minutes i left. just did it today and having period like cramping but i'll be ok. just laying down. so far so good." | 0 |
obesity | "i would not suggest this drug. i normally do not get side effects from drugs that are prescribed to me. let me tell you, i had the worse side effects possible. day 1 - i took my first pill in the am, i was kind of scared so i took it with breakfast, no caffeine and only water. about 2 hours into the meds, my heart started to race, my mind was going crazy & i could not concentrate. i was sick to my stomach. there were several occasions where i thought i should tell my co-workers to call 911, it was that bad. i was sweating, shaking, it was horrible! 3 hours into the medication i went home sick that day. i felt like i had the flu. it took all day, sleeping it off overnight for the meds to wear off. do not take!! only 1 day on meds." | 7 |
birth control | "i've been on this pill for about 9 months. so far i'm not pregnant, so it's been effective in that avenue, but i've gained 15 lbs, my breasts are tender and sensitive most of the time and they've increased in size from a c cup to dd. my acne is only marginally better, my periods have been irregular, i'm moody, weepy at times, and i have no sex drive. i still have some pelvic pain, and i don't sleep, which is weird because i also take singulair, which causes drowsiness. in the first three months i had daily morning-sickness-like nausea, but this has tapered off, and happens only on the first day or so of my pill cycle." | 0 |
birth control | "i had gotten the implant after having my second daughter, as i was supposed to get it after my first daughter but didn't want to deal with the side effects, i had always had been called fat my whole teenage life because i was a little bigger then my friends, and had chubby cheeks, although before having my daughters i was a size 8-10. i was told that it causes weight gain but i thought i would be able to control it, i've had it over a year now, and i've gained so much weight, now i actually really feel fat, i always get told that i've gained weight, which has killed the confidence that i ever had, i just can't stop eating junk food, i do so much walking yet still no weight loss" | 0 |
birth control | "i took alesse for a couple of years and liked it so well that i stopped taking oral contraceptives entirely when it went off the market. but for the sake of convenience i wanted to start again, and i assumed that inexpensive aviane, the generic for alesse, would be the same. either it isn't or my body chemistry has changed. i've felt some occasional mood swings, but worse, my periods last for at least a week, and mid-cycle, my breasts are so tender and sore that i can't stand to go running. i think it's time to switch." | 0 |
birth control | "i got an iud directly after an abortion 11/15. the next few days were downright excruciating. i had to have my a friend give me some of her oxytocin from her tonsil surgery. very painful. after the cramping i didn't stop bleeding until maybe april! i waited it out cause i wasnt sure if the side effects were from the abortion or the insertion or both. its been about 8 months now and i'm making an appointment to have it removed. no one told me the truth about the side effects. i get painful cramps at any time of the month, sex drive ebbs and flows like crazy, my periods last up to 2 weeks, lot of spotting after sex, awful skin/acne, the list goes on. however, no weight gain for me. the iud is a nuisance more than anything." | 0 |
weight loss | "i'm 28 year old female. 5'8". i started qsymia three weeks ago at 353 lbs. today, i am at 344.9. this is with little to no change in my diet. i'd say the "little" change i spoke of was that i drink a lot of water now. i did notice dry mouth, occasional tingling, and a suppressed appetite. now that i know what the drug can do mostly on its own i'm curious to see what it will do if i make the necessary changes." | 6 |
insomnia | "highly recommended.
i've tried several other options over the counter, homeopathic, and prescription and for me this has been a clear winner. (i pay out of pocket for it instead of doing the ambien thing.) works quickly%u2014but not an ambien instant-blackout%u2014and works just the right amount of time to keep me asleep and allow me to wake rested.
if you also suffer from anxiety you may, as i did, find this a very effective and surprisingly durable treatment. the only side effect i experienced was a bitter/metallic taste which persisted until just before lunch. breakfast isn't super tasty but i figure its even less enjoyable when i've slept four hours." | 8 |
birth control | "i did not have a good experience on loestrin. breakouts got worse, had bad mood swings, and breakthrough bleeding. however, i was only on it for a month and a week, so this might not be a fair evaluation. couldn't stand the side effects though, so had to get off of it." | 0 |
pain | "i have a sprained rotator cuff. i was prescribed voltaren for plantar facilities several months ago. i found no relief from the voltaren for my feet. when i injured my shoulder, i remembered that had the voltaren so i figured it couldn't hurt to try it. wow!! amazing!!
nothing i have tried orally can even come close to the voltaren. it is like a miracle. i have never found any medication for anything that was more effective. i guess it just works better for some injuries than others. it is , however, very short acting. but the pain relief it provides is priceless. i have arthritis in my hands, i don't find it helps with that pain. for the certain types of injury it works better than narcotic medication. smells great absorbs quickly." | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "i first started latuda at 40mg and it had zero effect. my dose was increased to 80mg and within two days, every single last bit of noise in my head disappeared completely. my focus is excellent now and my life has literally changed because of this drug. my energy is put into things that are important like a clean house and a clean body and i am so happy all the time now. i can't believe how excellent this drug is and i am so happy i was given the right dose to help me live a better life. i'm actually ready to face the world again and get off of disability and go back to work! i can't describe how much this drug has changed my life positively. complete 180 degree turnaround!" | 5 |
adhd | "have to say wow! it helps low energy depression and works well with most ssris and some low dose snris. life feels exciting again and it offsets ssri sexual side effects. works fast and well. main problem is that it wears off in a few hours so you need to dose multiple times a day. it causes you to sweat a little more and be a little more irritable than usual but it is really a great med to help depression. it is much different and better than wellbutrin for sure even though both are ndri's. check out the research on stimulants for depression and bipolar depression. going to try provigil now for a more even energy/mood boost. but i may be back to this." | 9 |
birth control | "the only side effects i experienced was thinning hair and a real drop in my sex drive. it's cheaper than the other one i was on, but i liked ortho tri cyclen lo much better." | 0 |
pain | "i had shoulder surgery 6 weeks ago and it helped me tremendously the first 5 days after my surgery. i had to take it regularly every 4-6 hours to help with the pain. it worked wonders. it made me nauseous if i didn't take with food and made me a little dizzy and light headed so no driving while on this medicine until you get used to it. other than that it was very helpful with my pain." | 4 |
insomnia | "this medicine does not help at all for my insomnia. i have taken small and larger doses and i still find myself just as awake as if i had taken nothing. it probably just is not strong enough because none of the otc sleep aids worked for me. i eventually was put on ambien cr which works very well." | 8 |
birth control | "i'm 34 with no children. insertion was quite painful. i took tramadol before the procedure and it was still pretty painful---but the whole procedure only took about a minute. i cramped pretty bad for the first 2 days-had to take ibuprofen around the clock. it wasn't normal cramps, more like a intense shooting pain. now , 5 weeks later, everything is great.
if i had to have another inserted, i would ask for pain rx to take before the insertion." | 0 |
insomnia | "i was given trazadone for insomnia. i generally don't fall asleep until early morning! i started this medication 6 months ago and am so thankful for it! i have read a lot of reviews with people saying they are sleeping 14 hours, i personally have not experienced that. i was told to start with 50 mg, didn't seem to do the trick for me. i started taking 100 mg and it works great! i thought i needed something to shut my mind down because it doesn't ever seem to shut off! it definitely doesn't shut the mind down but i have found if i do deep breathing and take the trazadone i'm usually out within 20 minutes! i have never felt dizzy or fatigued like others are saying but medications work different for everyone." | 8 |
bipolar disorde | "i take this medication for bipolar. it is the only thing that has worked for me. i am so very thankful i came across this because it makes me normal and i can live my life with my husband like a normal person..." | 5 |
birth control | "i am 23 years old with 1 child & got my mirena inserted at my 6 week post partum check up. paid the $1000 out of pocket to have it inserted. i didnt feel it going in at all. my doctor was on her 2nd mirena & had great things to say about it. she reassured me mirena was top notch. i would have liked to keep it in for the full 5 years, but the side effects were not worth it for me personally. in the 17 months i have had mirena in i have experienced personality changes, anxiety, depression, bloating, so much hair loss & hard/round/painful cystic acne. i would still recommend mirena for bc. nobody knows your body better then you! if you notice biological changes like i did, dont doubt yourself! i removed it & i'm doing much better without it." | 0 |
depression | "i was prescribed prozac for depression about 3 months ago. i began feeling normal- happy, even- about a month and a half ago. before, i was suicidal and rarely left my bed. i was unable to do anything; maintaining basic hygiene became difficult. starting out on prozac, i was skeptical, simply because i didn't believe that anyone or anything could help me. however, i'm so glad that i waited the suggested 6 weeks! i feel great now, and don't overthink things or pressure myself unnecessarily. the only negative side effect is insomnia; i'll fall asleep fine, but wake up around 3 am. all in all, i reccommend it." | 1 |
birth control | "i just got my nexplanon out today and begin taking yaz on sunday. my implant was great in the fact that it did its job- i had no pregnancy scares with my boyfriend and felt relieved that i won't be needing to buy any pregnancy tests for scares. however- i had severe weight gain. 50 pounds to be exact over the course of 2 and a half years. after the holidays i decided to make a change because i was just not happy with myself. i also didn't have my period... i was on it the day of insertion and maybe 2 days later.... but that was it. i didn't have a period for 2 and a half years. my doctor said this is why she doesn't recommend the implant, and says the pill is generally a better way to go.
we will see how yaz treats me. i'm a little nervous about the loss in sex drive. but, hopefully everything works out for the best. good luck to you!" | 0 |
birth control | "december 1 2008, i had the implanon inserted and have had problems since. i have mood swings like crazy. i am now taking depression and anxiety pill because they think it was postpartum depression. it's not though. i have been snapping at my 7 month old son and husband. i was admitted to green leaf since they thought i was a danger to my family. turned out that the implanon is causing this. i cry all the time for no reasons and i am now taking depression and anxiety pills. i bleed all the time. the implanon has been hurting since i had it done, i have gained 25lbs because of this as well. i am taking it out this week for the sake of me and my family." | 0 |
birth control | "i'm 20 years old and this is the first birth control i've ever been on. i'm in my 3rd pack and so far i haven't had any serious side effects. when i first started my appetite was out of whack and couldn't really eat and i was really moody. but halfway through the first pack that subsided and i was fine. i never had a real problem with having a heavy/irregular period but when first going on this i got my period twice a month for the first 2 months but they are very light, short, and manageable. not sure if i gained any weight because i don't weigh myself often and i don't think i've seen a real change in my body. i just changed my diet and exercise regiment (as in i'm actually exercising and eating better) so hopefully i'll see results!" | 0 |
insomnia | "took ambien for the first time last night after not sleeping all night for months. i didn't want to wake up late or groggy. this worked wonders. took at 9ish just woke up at 6. so happy i didn't sleep in but also got a full nights rest... now let's hope i didn't do anything weird." | 8 |
depression | "i have bipolar i with severe depressive episodes lasting up to 16 months. zoloft was a last ditch effort to improve my depression; i was formerly on luvox and found it too sedating and less effective after being on it for over a decade. so far, i have had 15 days without severe depression after being on zoloft for one month. i think it's working. i am tired but i am not sure if that is the zoloft or something else as i am on several medications for psychiatric problems." | 1 |
depression | "i have been diagnosed with bi polar 2 with depression and anxiety. i have been on all sorts of medications. but due to my asthma i had to be taking off of them. right now i'm on tripitel 150mg twice a day and 0.25 xanax twice a day and it has been a life changing for me. i have no side effects at all. i haven't had a anxiety attack or a panic attack in 1 1/2 years." | 1 |
anxiety | "so far so good.... been on all sorts of anti depressants and this one works the best! no sexual decrease like others. i do want to eat all the time but i work out and am very active. i sleep so much better now and my anxiety and panic attacks are gone. i was also prescribed 2mg valuim which i rarely take now because of remeron. been taking 4 weeks now." | 3 |
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