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depression | "i guess i have had major depression my whole life and i have taken a pill here and there, but i never stuck with it. recently with the passing of my mother, i guess emotionally i hit rock bottom and decided i needed to look at doing something and sticking with it. pristiq was the second medication my doctor put me on, and i am at week three and i am amazed. it came to late to salvage my current relationship, but my partner says, that i am a different person and asks if it is real. it is real, i feel like i did when i used to be happy, when was that? years ago, i am thinking more clearly. i am still grieving for the newly loss of my mother and my relationship at the same time, but my mind is "clear" and i am singing in the shower." | 1 |
birth control | "the amount of hair i lost scared my granny. she would always tell me how much hair was i was losing was 10x more than she is losing and shes in her 80s!! ( im only 19)
the pill does prevent pregnancy but tbh i can't wait to get off of it. i was on loesterin but my insurance gave it a high deductible so i switched. i should have just paid the 210 and kept loesterin and been perfectly fine right now. my hair loss and severe dandruff ( i had dandruff before but like it got soooo bad ) and my acne was enough to beg my gyno to switch me to something else. i'm not even gonna bother finishing the months pack, i'd rather get my period than lose my hair." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on this pill for 6 months and i have had symptoms of being pregnant and then i’ll take the test and i’m not! i’m not sure if it’s the pill that makes me feel this way or what but i do not like this pill! many birth control pills make me sick! and this one i was put on because of blood pressure issues! i haven’t gotten pregnant so that’s a plus but to me it’s not worth feeling like this all the time. i go tomorrow to have a pregnancy test done and ultrasound because i have been having symptoms to the point my boyfriend has noticed it! i started my period today but i’m not cramping a lot or bad like i normally do which is abnormal for me! i also have a horrible headache and i’m bloated 24/7 which isn’t normal for me as well!" | 0 |
pain | "i had this prescribed for pain after back surgery. it seemed to do nothing to relieve the pain on the day of surgery (which was outpatient.) i intended to ask for something stronger, but the next day the pain had diminished to the point where i didn't need anything." | 4 |
birth control | "i was on nuva ring for over 8 years. i have horrendous periods, so my ob told me to insert every four weeks and skip all but 1-2 periods a year.
it worked great as far as birth control and controlled periods so i didn't have any. i couldn't feel it once i got it in right, and really didn't have a whole lot of other problems.
the only reason i am switching is because the ring can cause cervical erosion, especially if you have very sensitive skin. this results in pain and bleeding during intercourse. it's a relatively easy fix, they cauterize the touchy spots, but still very awkward. i am now switching back to the pill to see if i can find something that isn't so hard on that tissue." | 0 |
birth control | "this is a god send!
no more worries for taking a pill every day! i have had no side effects in the 3 years i've been on it. also at the end of each week i have to rip the patch off....even after gym sessions/daily showers/swimming.....it's stuck on real good! definitely highly reccomended here in england!
also it's free as its contraception!" | 0 |
birth control | "i've been using this brand for a month and a half now. so far i like it. i haven't had cramping or bloating, i haven't gained any weight, i may have actually lost about 5lbs. i've noticed a very high increase in my sex drive, and i've had a couple mood swings of being very emotional, but your body needs time to adjust to all the hormones! my breasts have had a sensation similar to when i was pregnant, so i get the feeling that they are growing, which i like! so far so good." | 0 |
acne | "i've been taking yaz for almost 10 months now. i wanted to go on it for a number of reasons including acne. i started breaking out all the time in my last year of high school and it was horrible. i never wanted to leave my house.
so i tried it and for the first couple of months i noticed my acne getting even worse! i guess it was just my body getting used to the hormones. it took some time but starting at about 6 months, i saw a huge difference in my acne. i almost never get a pimple now! and if i do it's around my period and they are much easier to make go away than before. it definitely was a lifesaver, if you have acne i'd suggest it for sure." | 2 |
weight loss | "i have not experienced any weight loss with this medication. it is my first week but i tried adipex n i lost a pound a week. the first week. will i experience weight loss once the dose is increased?" | 6 |
acne | "i always had acne through adolescence, & in my early 20s started developing painful cystic acne on my jawline and neck, particularly worsening prior to menstruation. all otc treatments were completely useless to treat & manage this form of acne, & i was seriously considering accutane. my dermatologist prescribed aczone, & once i started regularly using once a day, after about a month (ie, not right away- it takes time to assess whether it's effective for you) i noticed a huge difference in my skin- less oily, essentially no acne. while the initial "wow" effect has tapered off- i'm starting to get an occasional pimple prior to my period- my skin is still substantially improved. worth a shot before going to accutane." | 2 |
birth control | "i choose liletta after having my 1st child baby girl. it has been nerve wrecking since day 1. first of all i bled for all of 4 months straight...i don't know if breastfeeding had something to do with it but even after the 4 months i was only blood free for a few days at a time. here i am at 7 months and i've been bleeding for going on 3 weeks! i hate it..tried to hang in there but will be calling doctor in the morning!" | 0 |
anxiety | "i have terrible anxiety and panic disorder due to ptsd for many years. ativan has helped me to have a conversation without tripping over my words. i still do that sometimes, but not every time i opened my mouth to speak." | 3 |
depression | "i have only been on this medicine for 1 week. still on 10mg. went cold turkey off 30mg of lexapro. not seeing a big difference yet in the depression but after going off the high dose of lexapro i expect to not see a difference in my depression yet. what i wanted to share was that i have itching skin. i just want to scratch and scratch. i'm sure it will go away. i'm hoping to have wonderful news on my next post regarding the depression and hopefully some weight loss too." | 1 |
birth control | "i've been taking this pill for almost a year now. i've tried two other different brands prior to this, but due to insurance issues i had to switch to this. it has been my worst experience with birthcontrol! i've gained about 10lbs since on this pill, even though i workout and eat healthy i can't lose the weight. my period is very irregular, i have awful cramps, and my acne came back. but i think the worst side effect is that my sex drive is non-existing which is affecting my relationship. i will be going off this pill soon, and would rather pay more than keep taking it." | 0 |
obesity | "i am 5' 6" and was 190 lbs. when i started this medicine. i began taking this medication 3 weeks ago as part of the doctor g's weight loss program. at the end of 2 weeks, i was down 9 pounds. i don't get weighed again until week 4.
i have not been hungry at all. i am only taking half the recommended dose because i truly believe that taking medication is never healthy. however, i am in the military and need to lose weight for this year's waist measurement. a hysterectomy has really screwed things up for me." | 7 |
depression | "i started on 10 mg of brintellix and took it at night. i did not have any side effects in the first two days, except that i felt a little bit more depressed at night on day two. i wasn't sure if it was due to the medication or not. on the third day, i had a mental breakdown. i had one negative thought after another and my mind was racing. i started crying and got suicidal. i was so worried for my safety so i was thinking about going to the er, but i stuck it out and eventually the suicidal thoughts disappeared. after that incident, i got off of brintellix. it was the worst experience i've had from a medication." | 1 |
depression | "i had always been a very shy, quiet, depressed person and also struggled with fatigue. after taking this medicine for 2 weeks at 100mg i had what i would call a severe emotional release and then a "coming out of my shell". it was very exhilarating. i began to approach women which had always been a problem for me, then started to have a lot of girlfriends, very happy for a while, felt like i got my life back. but then i started to do some strange things, began to act very aggressive physically and sexually, took a lot of dangerous, crazy risks, went out to parties every night and had urge to drink myself out of my mind. very strong urge to drink, and then sleep for majority of the day." | 1 |
depression | "i have been depressed for a very long time. always try so many different kind of medicines but pristiq seems to be working great. i have already lost 12lbs in 3 weeks and i feel a lot better, with my mood swings being better. my kids have noticed a big difference in me. the only side effect was stomach was hurting but it went away. the only thing is that i feel a little down but i don't know if it's because of my pms. i go to the doctor tomorrow and we'll see what he says but other then that i have more motivation then i ever did before. i always give up on other pills but this one seems to work. i could enjoy my life again. i just hope if they increase the dose to 100 that i will feel better and i won't be disappointed. " | 1 |
birth control | "i took nortrel 1/35 for five years and generally liked it - i will consider getting on it again when the need arises. my skin was clear, i didn't get pregnant, i didn't have mood swings, and my period was light. i would take 6 weeks worth of pills, and then have a period, as recommended by my doctor. my main issue with it was that by day four of my period i would get a withdrawal headache that would last until i took the first pill of my next pack. this bothered me enough to stop taking it when i'm not in need of a birth control method. i did lose a few pounds almost overnight when i stopped taking it also." | 0 |
birth control | "had the mirena put in about two weeks ago and it sucks. i never had cramping before and now i do, i i won't stop bleeding and my stomach is so bloated even though i'm eating healthy everyday. i gained 50-60 lbs during my pregnancy and i refuse to let this bc make me gain more weight .. i'm going back to switch to a different one. not worth it .." | 0 |
pain | "i hand thumb surgery and take 2 at each time. once during half of the day and 2 more at night.
this medication definitely helps with my anxiety and pain. its remarkable.
gives me this weird buzz but feels great" | 4 |
obesity | "just started 2 pills in the am and two in the pm. no side effects besides dry mouth which is tolerable. i don't see people saying how great this med makes me feel. i feel lighter and have a bounce in my step. i'm finally showing a 5 lb loss on the scale and that excites me. i wish less people had bad side effects because those reviews almost scared me from trying this med. i am glad i decided to try contrave. please keep in mind this is a long term solution to obesity so expecting overnight results is unrealistic. i plan to continue for a year at least. good luck." | 7 |
birth control | "my doctor prescribed micronor because i experienced depression and migraines with other pills. so far, so good - the first two months were totally fine, i didn't notice any changes to anything. this month i have had a little breast tenderness, but not significantly, and a couple of days light breakthrough bleeding. i have regular unprotected sex and so far, no babies... i'm happy with this drug and plan to keep using it until i want a baby." | 0 |
insomnia | "i was put on elavil to treat sleep deprivation and for pain relief. took it for four days. it did not help with the pain and it kept me up instead of putting me to sleep. for the first two days i slept for maybe 3 hours total (slept for one hour, woke up for about an hour, fell asleep for an hour, up again, etc.) then the last two days i went for two days straight with no sleep. very frustrating." | 8 |
anxiety | "after having surgery on my wrist, my mother suggested to the doctor to give me something to take the edge off of pain in between doses of hydrocodone. i was given vistaril (25mg) and told to take as needed for pain with my other meds and that i could take 1-2 of them within every 4 hours or so. the doc also said it should tame down some stomach issue with the pain medicine (it did).
i noticed not only were they helping me with the pain but i felt relief from some of the anxiety of being out of work & just not being able to function well without the use of my right arm. i asked him about this at my next visit & he said indeed it was known for help with that and that was in fact part of the reason he added it for me.
no side effects for me." | 3 |
adhd | "miracle drug for me, with a few downsides, but positives outweigh negatives by a long shot. i was chronically tired, no motivation, lazy, and not very social.also had a short temper, anxiety, trouble concentrating and connecting with people. when i take this it reverses all of those. i become productive, talkative, happy, relaxed—with energy at the same time, an incredible amount of mental/physical energy, and more control over my emotions. i've been taking it for close to a year now after switching from adderall because of the tweaky side effects. this stuff makes me feel great plain and simple, and hasn't changed after a year.downfalls: physical dependence. a day without it is terrible. and i love to drink but not good to drink on it" | 9 |
depression | "munik....thank you so much for your review. i was telling a friend that i was feeling anxious and irritable today and wasn't sure if my new medication (pristiq) was for me. it's been 2 weeks and thanks to your words of encouragement i'm hanging in there. i must say i have noticed a decrease in my appetite which is much needed and have felt like exercising for the first time in years." | 1 |
depression | "this medicine is not for me. i only took it for three nights and i started throwing up, seeing things that were not there. i have a huge headache, felt like i was hit by a truck. have been getting cold sweats and just felt like i was going to die. my heart rate jumped up to 175 and i normally run at 86ish. i have not been able to eat and i sleep but not like i used to. i am asleep but i hear everything. this medicine is not for me. i hope other people have better luck.." | 1 |
acne | "i'm a 46yr old female with cystic/hormonal acne. my dermatologist just prescribed this medication to me a few days ago, along with retin a and solodyne (oral antibiotic). the aczone leaves my skin very white and dry in the areas i put it on. my whole chin area, jaw area is like walking around with white chalk on my face. i do use moisturizer over it, but it still returns when the moisturizer dries. the cystic bumps appears to gotten smaller rather quickly which is what i like about it. i just don't like the dry white flakiness it leaves behind. maybe i'll switch to only at night and see what happens." | 2 |
adhd | "i had my college finals coming up and i couldn't get myself to concentrate so i got my doctor to prescribe it for me. i was able to concentrate but the thing is, i have a lot of anxiety, and by taking these pills, it just makes everything much worse. i got really anxious and upset at the end of each exam, even if i knew i did well. i never had this type of behaviour before taking the pills." | 9 |
birth control | "at first, i really liked nuvaring. it's super easy to use and it's nice to be able to forget about it for 3 weeks. i could feel it every now and then but it wasn't uncomfortable, just there. after one month, i ended up with the worst acne on my back and chest that i have ever had in my life. the acne was so bad, i almost thought it was a reaction. i took nuvaring out and within a week, my skin was clear again. i didn't have any other side effects besides the acne, but acne isn't something i can deal with. i'm switching back to pills." | 0 |
birth control | "this pill has done absolute wonders for me in regards to my acne. it has completely cleared up what was extremely severe acne. i was on medication for four years before taking this and nothing had worked. however, i have developed some emotional mood swings." | 0 |
anxiety | "i started to get anxiety when i went back to work. i was prescribed lexapro by my doctor and started 3 days ago. a lot of the reviews say to keep sticking with it so i plan too. as far as the side effects, i get the nausea and dizziness but it's not so severe that i can't function. i do however, feel like i'm constantly zoning out and just staring out into space sometimes. i do notice i yawn a lot too and my lower jaw feels really tense all the time. does anyone else have this problem? i'm going to keep sticking with this drug. there is such good reviews once the side effects subside and your body adjusts to it." | 3 |
birth control | "this was my first birth control pill. the first month, i had some light spotting, which is expected when starting most pills. i've now been on the pill for three months, i've experienced some weight gain but nothing drastic. my breasts have gotten larger, and occasionally in the week before my period, i am easily irritated. it has lessened the acne i get before my period as well, but has not made it completely disappear. no change in sex drive and no crazy mood swings or depression. i am only switching to a lower hormone dose pill because in the last month of taking this, i had a huge psoriasis flare, and i know that it's from the pill because i never had it before taking it, and it cleared as soon as i started the placebos." | 0 |
anxiety | "i really love this one. suuuper effective in so many ways.
in particular, helped me get my depression and anxiety under control.
it is included in my “concoction” of medicines, and just recently i tried cutting it out of the equation.
-ever since stopping it, i am back to crying regularly. very sensitive and unable to control my emotions. i had trouble driving because i was so overwhelmed with anxiety and terrified of getting into a car accident. irritable, angry, sleeping 12 hours again.
depression is a bitch. i highly recommend giving this one a shot.
*beware* this drug makes you unable to sexually climax. (which is why i’m seeking an alternative)" | 3 |
acne | "the effectiveness of tretinoin may be good, but i, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2007, got incredibly much worse over the two and a half months of treatment back in 2009. not only did my neurological symptoms worsen, but also have i been having digestive issues ever since and only now i finally am finding relieve in the fodmap diet. and by the way, when i have digestive issues, i also tend to get problems with my skin - i think your skin mirrors your digestive tract. so instead of taking potentially harmful medication, better go for a diet change - my main culprits today still are gluten and dairy products (also lactose free). best of luck and health to everybody out there.
all in all i cannot endorse this 'medication' to anyone" | 2 |
depression | "difficulty urinating and low sex drive side effects took about 2 months to subside, felt really tired for about 4 to 6 months just going to work to pay the bills and sleeping the rest of the time. but now its a lot better, i deal with anxiety better but the combination of physiologist and medicines work better.
i'm not the full on person i was and i take things slowly now. now i just stop and smell the daises a bit but i took this for me to learn that the happy things in life are sometimes the simplest." | 1 |
birth control | "i bought this 2-3 months before i got married and had very little side effects. i have been married 2.5 years and i haven't gotten pregnant yet. i think the only annoyance is that my period comes every other month and that i get some spotting off and on throughout the month. my periods are shorter and there is less bleeding, which is a nice thing. i haven't taken any other birth control, but i'm thinking of switching to a cervical cap a year before we want to have kids (so i can get my hormones regulating correctly again)." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on gildess for about 2 months, and i absolutely hate it. i'm always on my period, and never feel good. i always feel groggy, lethargic, and have constant cramps. i cry for no reason and my depression caused me to have therapy sessions. i switched from emoquette after a year because i gained 20 pounds, which is horrible. i always have a headache on gildess. i do not recommend for anyone. hopefully i can find the correct birth control." | 0 |
birth control | "only reason i am giving it a 2 is because it is very effective birth control. otherwise i would give it a 1. i have tried 5 different b.c. pills in an attempt to control my cramps. they either worked for a while then didn't, or the hormones made me either crazy depressed or moody. so i went non hormonal, got the copper iud, and i don't know if my body is the type of body that just doesn't accept things that just aren't naturally supposed to be there but i've done a lot of research and i'm fairly certain i've got copper toxicity because of it. so many bad symptoms please do research and if you have the symptoms get it taken out. i'm pretty sure i'm getting mine out the symptoms just aren't worth it. they're affecting my health and happiness" | 0 |
adhd | "great medicine for motivation and getting your life in order. thoughts are clearer now and i am wondering what my life would have been like if i started the therapy sooner. have been taking 70mg daily for approx. 7 months. one drawback i have experienced is occasional impulsive behavior linked i believe to over confidence." | 9 |
adhd | "tried adderall, ritalin, etc. since i have co-morbid anxiety they made me "tweek". very anxiety provoking. dexadrine, however, proved to be the exception. it's feel is more relaxed and focused. i take less of my klonipan and xanax because of the feeling of control and the ablitly to finish tasks. i am glad i researched and suggested it to my doctor, who by the way now is a believer in dexedrine for patients who do not respond to adderall and ritalin." | 9 |
birth control | "this is my second month on it and i love it so far. i read the side effects and was scared to be moody or have a low sex drive. i experienced none of that so far. i already get migraines and have acne but i do notice i don't get migraines as often now. i did have some bleeding at the end of the third week that lasted about 5 days. i read the information pamphlet and i guess that was normal. but there's no bleeding now that i'm on my second ring. it's not noticeable for my lover and i during sex but you can take it out if it is and put it back after 3 hours. read the pamphlet front to back before first use until you're confident. also, refer to it when you have any questions." | 0 |
adhd | "my son 13 has strattera for almost a year. starting from 10mg for a month, 20 mg for a month, 30 mg for 3 months, 40mg for 6 months then 50mg for now. the only side effect is dry mouth. everything else is good, he can make friends and focus in class. however, i still think strattera is not a magic pill. combining both medication and behaviour modification works best for our adhd children. lots of love and acceptance are the best remedy," | 9 |
pain | "i take percocet and it has done wonders for me. before i was unable to stand for more than 10 minutes due to chronic back pain and now i do a normal work load without taking frequent breaks. it works great but does make me nauseated at times." | 4 |
birth control | "reading this reviews will make anybody turn away. i went in to plan parenthood today to talk about birth control was not sure what was good for me. once i heard about the copper i thought it was perfect. i am one of the few women that actually likes having her period every month. i do have a toddler who i had via c-section and am positive that i don't ever want anymore children. this was so easy and honestly no pain. i am on the second day of my period and all i felt was a small cramp. super easy. its been 3hrs since it was place and i feel great. no discomfort. i'm only 25 and having this for the next 10yrs is great. try it" | 0 |
obesity | "i've found that topimax has worked for me, i've lost 73 pounds still struggle with food consumption from time to time but i do find that it has a definite affect." | 7 |
bipolar disorde | "i wanted to add to my review. besides developing a very bad rash & chest pains, sometimes lamictal would give me heartburn & indigestion too. it would last for hours & i would be very nauseated. i never had heartburn or indigestion before, so i know it was the medicine that caused it. i'm so glad i don't take it anymore." | 5 |
pain | "like most others who use this medication, i find it very effective for pain relief. at over 500 lbs and with r/a, degenerative disc disease, blown out knees, ankles, back and severe shoulder and neck pain, etc. it is truly a god send. my pain level runs a solid 9 without my three 80 mg oxycontins, and eight norco (when required) tablets, per day. with these the interpreted pain level drops way down to a three or four and i am actually able to experience a pleasant and rewarding life. my advise at 52 years old and after taking lots of pain medication over the years is to: always take exactly as prescribed. never crush or chew medication and really try to take the minimum amount that works for you. best wishes." | 4 |
weight loss | "i started taking adipex on july 15, and i must say i have definitely seen a difference in my eating habits and it's only been 3 days! amazing! i was 127lbs in 2012 and somewhere along the line i lost the will to work out and stay fit. needless to say i gained about 35lbs since then so i am giving adipex a try and it's doing wonders for my appetite! i experienced dry mouth the first day and that's the only side affect i have had. i eat a yogurt for lunch and dinner is 2 turkey sandwiches on wheat bread, and i drink 2-3 bottles of water a day. eating right and exercise are key to helping drop weight quicker! once you stop taking the pill you must maintain good eating habits along with exercise or the weight will come back plus more!" | 6 |
birth control | "for years i swore lo loestrin was the best bc i'd ever been on. i no longer had periods which i loved, no bleeding, cramping, or bloating ever. no weight gain. i loved it so much i'd even shell out over $100 a month just to purchase it once i lost my insurance and later when my new insurance wouldn't cover it. other concerns led me to the idea of quitting birth control all together. i'm in a committed relationship, and i think 15 years of taking hormones is enough. after i stopped taking it for a couple months, my libido sky rocketed. it took getting off of lo loestrin to realize it had virtually killed my sex drive completely. my marriage is so much better without it! its effective, but understand like any other drug there are costs." | 0 |
adhd | "im 40, and have been on every milligram of adderall, and onset level. they can and will dehydrate you cause headaches, anxiety and irritability.because you're over doing or misusing it! why are you surprised, your dr. hopefully warned you about the side effects,so did the pharmacy as they stapled that huge pamphlet of documents on that little white bag,describing and warning you...amphetamines are strong. so use them right, because they are very beneficial....for us that truly need them." | 9 |
depression | "from the first day i took viibryd, i felt a difference. my usually frenetic thoughts were all of a sudden quiet. i was more patient with my husband and children. my negative outlook felt a little more positive, a little brighter. and the piles of laundry, dishes, dirty floors, etc. that used to stress me out to no end, now don't faze me as much. i feel like "whatever" and it feels good to be able to relax a little.
reading reviews about side effects gave me great advice: take the pill at night because it can make you drowsy, and take it with a protein-rich food. today i just increased the dose to 40mg after 2 weeks and i have some indigestion-type symptoms. a spoonful of almond butter helped immensely.
all in all, it is totally working for me!" | 1 |
pain | "i have ddd and djd in my hips. i don't tolerate many medications very well but tramadol side effects are more manageable for me. codeine gives me upset stomach and vomiting. the big issue i have with tramadol is severe constipation. i did have severe itchiness at first too but that went away. it is the only pain reliever that actually works for my back pain and it has also lifted my depression. withdrawal after trying to wean myself off was diarrhea and irritability and mood swings. then my back pain returned so i have decided to go back to taking 100mg twice a day while i do pt. 9 out of 10 due to side effects." | 4 |
depression | "i started taking this medication 3 days ago at 10mg for mild depression and anxiety. i feel it works very well. i see the sexual side effects but i am hopeful they will go away. other side effects went away after my 4th day (today). so far so good. i feel the black cloud lifting from head. i hope it continues." | 1 |
birth control | "i just started my third pack of lo loestrin fe and so far i like this pill. i have been having a menstrual cycle since age 11, so i am ecstatic to have not seen a cycle in two months.
there has been no spotting at all. during my first pack,there was very light spotting my second week and then nothing. the down side thus far is that my libido has dropped and i don't orgasm as easily. also , i find that my body is extra tender to touch, especially my breasts." | 0 |
adhd | "i'm a 40 yr old female and i've been on several different medicines before vyvanse. i have now been on vyvanse for about 6 months (100mg )and it has by far been the best. i even had my 14 yr. old son switched to it and he's doing better also. he has been on several that have worked for awhile then stopped. at first you might feel a little strange, but that goes away within a couple weeks. if you have this, i highly recommend trying this." | 9 |
birth control | "i tried a low-dose generic for a few months and it made me feel crazy. i switched to name brand lo loestrin 3 months ago, and so far i love it! i've heard from several pharmacists that the ingredients are better quality when you do name brand. no breakthrough bleeding, period is very light when i take the placebo week, and so far, no weight gain! i have a bit of bloating, but nothing i can't control by staying hydrated and somewhat active :)
the best part is that my sex drive has been through the roof. like, better than it was before starting the birth control! i love it.
my only complaint is that it doesn't seem to help my ovarian cysts too much :/ i'm really hoping that i don't have to switch again.
but overall, i love this bc!" | 0 |
anxiety | "i have been dealing with general and situational anxiety disorder and panic attacks on and off since college. tried paxil and prozac. paxil made me gain 20 lbs. and prozac increased my anxiety. lexapro works.
my advice: try taking lexapro for at least one week. the first week you will feel tired, dizzy, and mildly nauseated. those effects disappear very quickly. do start at 5mg and slowly increase to 10 or 20mg. ask you doctor to supplement with buspar xl which counteracts most lexapro side effects and further helps control anxiety and panic attacks. i don't recommend using lexapro without buspar. anxiety/panic will gradually disappear over two to four weeks. use ativan or other benzodiazapines sparingly until lexapro is working." | 3 |
anxiety | "i am taking the buspar but it making me feel too relaxed and giving me worse anxiety. my whole body is tingly and i have a huge headache i don't have anything else that to take but i am so afraid to take it - it is saturday i can't get a hold of my dr. i just don't what to anymore anyone have any ideas" | 3 |
weight loss | "i began taking contrave on november 25, 2017. i am relatively active but have a tremendous appetite, sweets, carbs, chocolate, etc. i had no willpower, so my dr. put me on this medication. today, january 13, 2017, i have lost 20 lbs. and am encouraged. i did, however, have one setback. i didn't pay enough attention to the warnings about taking cold medications. i got a pre-christmas cold and began cough syrups, cough drops, and a well-known mucous remedy. within 3 days i had developed small bumps that looked like bug bites. the next day they had turned into rashes on my hands, legs, shoulders, and back. the dr. advised my coming off the drug - the rashes disappeared in 2 days. i am back on for 2 weeks with no side effects." | 6 |
pain | "i have suffered with severe pain from neurofibromatosis. after the first day of taking lyrica i felt wonderful. a bit sleepy and forgetful. i have not noticed an increase in
appetite but i have noticed food tastes better. i am also sleeping harder and it is hard to wake up. after 4 days i am so happy to have found this." | 4 |
birth control | "i have been using apri for 3 months and i have gained 10 pounds. i am vegan and eat very healthy so it cannot be due to my alimentation. also i have been extremely moody. i am switching back to my old birth control, i do not recommend using it unless you don't mind being fat. ugh." | 0 |
adhd | "i'm diagnosed bipolar, depression and adhd.
vyvanse 20mg
- started: started three days ago
- purpose: to aid in energy and focus to help me breakthrough crippling apathy
- impact: so far vyvanse has been very effective at helping me to return to more normal functioning. its impact on my mood has been mixed, although i can now do things which is nice, underneath there is still a layer of boredom.
- side effects: mild and fleeting anxiety about three hours after taking and again as it wears off in the evening
- future: very effective, i hope to increase my dose to 30mg and stay there. i think that would be the ideal dose for aiding me in breaking through my boredom." | 9 |
birth control | "i started the patch a month after having my daughter. i've been on it for about a year with no problems really. occasionally it starts to peel off or irritates the skin but nothing crazy. i recommend it because it can be hard to remind yourself every day to take a pill. the patch is just a once a week reminder. the past month i've had issues with spotting and cramping like on my period which i've never experienced before while using xulane. there can be some really scary reviews on here but everyone is different!! i would definitely recommend trying this type of bc to see what works for you." | 0 |
birth control | "i got the nexplanon bar in february. the insertion of the devise didn't hurt at all. my arm was just kind of sore the next day like someone pinched my arm fat. the bad thing was i had my period for 3 months, sometimes super heavy and sometimes barely there. after that time i haven't had a period since and i'm clearly not pregnant so i'd say it works pretty damn good as long as you're patient." | 0 |
birth control | "my experience on nuvaring was a mixed bag. my first time on it was wonderful - i was crazy the first month on, after that it was smooth sailing. absolutely no bad side effects. i had to discontinue due to no insurance, but when i went on it again years later i had a multitude of problems. bad bloating around the midsection (i am otherwise a slender woman and the bloat didn't look right on me), thinning hair, dark spotting of the skin on my back and stomach, borderline severe depression and anxiety. i lost all the bloat as well as the depression and anxiety when i came off it. unfortunately my acne came back (much to my dismay) when i stopped using it, but for me the nuvaring was still not worth the side effects." | 0 |
birth control | "i just got it inserted on 5/11/2009. i am having it removed on 6/5/2009. when first inserted they said it would be a pinch sensation. the pain was intolerable. i have been bleeding everyday since then. also, i have had cramping and they are getting worse to the point when it does happen i need to stop what i am doing. i told my doctor and he said this is not normal and for me to remove it. " | 0 |
anxiety | "i take this as needed for anxious situations: i.e. the dentist (i would flee from the office crying if not for the xanax), being around large crowds of people, etc. it certainly takes off the edge that accompanies anxiety and helps me to be in situations that i normally couldn't. it seems to take 45 mins to an hour to kick in so i am proactive in taking it to be prepared. it's been a great help to get me to certain places and be able live life." | 3 |
adhd | "i'm eighteen and i've had add all my life, though i'm only now trying medication for it. daytrana helped me a little, but my dosage was too low. i started out on the 10mg patch. the biggest issue with it was weight loss. now, let me begin by saying that before the appointment where i was diagnosed, i had just eaten lunch. shortly after starting daytrana, i caught a cold that lasted about two weeks, recovered, then caught another two-week cold. i did notice that i was less hungry while using the patch. didn't eat breakfast before my checkup, my weight went from 120 to 114 lbs. doctor took me off daytrana and switched me to stratera, which has been a nightmare. while on daytrana, i felt more awake, but not necessarily more focused." | 9 |
birth control | "i'm on the last week of the 3rd pack of loseasonique. this is the first pack i've taken. ever since starting the 3rd pack i have been experiencing breakthrough bleeding. i'm hoping that this is temporary and as i start taking the 2nd 90 day pack this will go away." | 0 |
birth control | "if you are a type one diabetic looking for a sign this is it!!
my gyno gave it to me without realizing that this pill is not recommended for type one diabetics because it causes insulin resistance.
this pill is the main reason why my blood sugars have been in the 300s at least once a day since i started it. i've also had consecutive uti's because of the height of my glucose levels in my urine (thanks to this pill!) and i've had months of tests done by specialists all to come down to my pill being the bane of my existence." | 0 |
birth control | "my gyno recommended this pill to help with my pms symptoms and migraines. i took it for 6 months and i had no migraines episodes after i started it, didn't have my periods (not even spotted) and therefore no pms symptoms. it was 100% effective for that reason but on the other hand, i've gained 20 lbs that no matter what i did i couldn't lose them. i quit the pill 30 days ago. it took one month for me to get my first period after starting in this pill and in 30 days i've already lost 10 lbs! the weight gain is the only reason why my rating was so low. no woman would like to be treated for one symptom and get as a gift the side effect of gaining weight!" | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on this pill for about 3 1/2 months. i only had breakthrough bleeding the first month, and i never experienced nausea. i had small headaches, but those didn't bother me. however, over the past 2 1/2 months, i have been the most depressed, fatigued, and angry i have ever been in my entire life. i don't want to do anything or see friends or family, and it only lessens when i'm on my placebo week, so i know this isn't a coincidence anymore. " | 0 |
birth control | "such a horrible experience on this...i got it in on august 12th at first my period went away but then august 20th comes and then it finally went away on october 5th and then a week later i've been on it ever since. i'm always nauseous, my migraines have gotten worse, my depression has gotten way out of control where i have been off work since september 25th had to find a therapist a pyschiatrist and i ended up in a mother and baby outpatient program at pine rest for 2weeks...for the past 3 weeks i've been puking at least once or twice a week...i called my drs and i'm getting it taken out on december 2nd 2016." | 0 |
pain | "i fell and broke my right humerus in 4 places. i fell over my dog. i went back to work after 3 weeks and after middle of 2nd day i had extreme pain in both my arms all the way to the bone. my doctor prescibed trezix and it was a god send. i usually can't take codeine but i had no problem with the small amount in this medication." | 4 |
depression | "i've been on this (75mg er) for 2 weeks now but with no positive effects. my depression still lingers and i seem to wake up each morning with a lot of anxiety. the anxiety passes about 3 hours after taking my morning dose but it's still an unpleasant way to start my day. maybe i need more time?" | 1 |
emergency contraception | "four days after my period ended i decided to have intercourse for the first time. as my luck would have it, i hadn't taken my birth control in 5 days due to my prescription running out and the condom broke. three hours later found me at my local farm fresh asking for plan b (they gave me next choice instead). i took it and freaked out for six days. on the seventh day i got my period again. the bleeding was really heavy and the cramps were terrible, but i was ecstatic. oh and i weigh 178. it worked wonderfully. best $40 i've ever spent." | 10 |
birth control | "i was taking microgestin for 4 years and switched to test out if the other bc was giving me weight gain. never got around to the experiment because loestrin was a nightmare. i had spotting every day since day 5 of the pack. then cystic acne started popping up and i couldn't control it with anything! with the other bc, i was able to control it, and it at least went away like a normal pimple, but this acne is painful and huge. combined with the constant spotting and losing all my good thongs to the bc being sassy , i decided to switch back. based on other reviews, seems like these side effects aren't going anywhere." | 0 |
anxiety | "i augmented my ssri lexapro with buspar to help bring my initial startup anxiety down the first few weeks of starting an ssri. i must be one of the lucky people who found buspar to be effective because it did greatly relieve my anxiety, especially tapering up my dosage over a few weeks time. i only had to take one xanax over the period of a month when starting up my ssri thanks to buspar." | 3 |
insomnia | "what a waste of a drug. took this and it did nothing for me. barely relaxed me. maybe for some reason i got a defective pill. only took one night, don't think i will be trying it again." | 8 |
birth control | "i know all the reviews on this are either really good or really bad, but i would like to share my feelings and experience which was kind of in between. as far as effectiveness, it is very effective. i am thankful i have it because i can't get pregnant since i had a c-section. my periods have stopped, i do not bleed anymore, and even though that is a plus, it does not outweigh the side effects. i have nearly constant fatigue, nausea a lot of the time. i always feel on edge or irritated, sometimes sad for no reason. i get sick a lot more. lots of headaches. the only reason i got this one is because i had limited options since i was breastfeeding and i didn't want the mirena. " | 0 |
depression | "i was diagnosed with anxiety and depression at 29 years old and was prescribed effexor 37.5 mg. i stuck with the medication as i felt that any thing was better than what i was going through at the time. eventually i found a good level dosage for me was 150 mg and have been on them for the last 6 years. i can say that effexor has been a success for me. i wished that i was able to diagnose when i was even younger as my life would probably have swerved some bad life experiences. now i am 36 with three kids and life is so amazing. i have still had some rough roads but the way i am able to process and handle them now vs before is a lot more efficient. i have not had a panic attack or a dip in my depression in 6 years. life is good. good is great" | 1 |
insomnia | " i hate the doctors that prescribe ambien to patients like me. they are putting patent's life in danger. i know some people taking this pill during the day too and they take way too much . it is adicctive" | 8 |
bipolar disorde | "doesn't seem to do much to me at all. but my family and friends say my mood has changed for the better..all i can do is keep taking them and hopefully my episodes will just completely go away ..who wants to be depressed and crying one senond then ridiculoisly happy the next .its annoying" | 5 |
weight loss | "i started taking phentermine because i was obese and had high blood pressure. in a matter of 3 weeks i lost 19 lbs and still losing. i took 1 pill in the morning at about 9 and munched on pork rinds. for lunch i ate a can of soup or similar food that was about 150 calories. i drank sobe 0 calorie vitamin drink and ate a normal size meal for supper. i was not hungry and my blood pressure has dropped. i feel wonderful. no side effects at all." | 6 |
birth control | "after only taking this medicine for 9 days, i've already decided to discontinue use. my side effects are as follows:
1. mood swings/depression/anxiety: none of these were present before i began taking the pill. i cry for no reason, and have a constant feeling of deep, deep worry. i have begun questioning everyone's motives, and feel hopeless.
2. constant sleeping: before the pill, i would have to force myself to go to bed by 10, to be able to fall asleep by 11. i am exhausted by 8pm now, and generally crash by 9.
3. cramps: stabbing pains, like with a period.
4. breast tenderness
5. pain during intercourse
6. acne
7. severe nausea
i am stopping this now and getting my life back." | 0 |
depression | "i have little side effects like a headache, but that is due to no appetite from this medication. ever since i have been on it i feel wonderful again like i used to be. all i would sit around and cry and think i was useless but now that is gone all together. i'm on 200mg and who knows i could have it increased if all goes well. since i have been on this medication i have lost 14 lbs. i have no appetite so i have to force myself to eat which isn't till like 4 pm. i'm so glad i'm losing weight and not gaining. who knows it could be a combination with my lisinopril. i guess everyone is different but give it a try or ask your doctor if you can take it for weight loss, my doctor put me on it for weight loss and depression...very very happy" | 1 |
birth control | "internet reviews made me a little apprehensive before i decided to get an iud, but i already knew better than to prey too much about them because it's a fact that the majority of iud reviews you'll find on the internet will be negative! why? because people are twice as likely to write a review if they had a bad experience; it's sort of like the media- it is twice as likely to cover a story if it's really bad. so don't let these reviews scare you! iud placement should be a personal choice. you should go to a doctor that you trust, and they will assess your uterus, its size and shape as well as your cervix to see if an iud will be compatible. they will know if your uterus is too small or if you cannot tolerate the procedure.
my np made me feel comfortable and relaxed when she inserted my skyla iud, and overall it wasn't bad at all! it's going to hurt, but it's over quickly and if you deep breathe (but do not hyperventilate) and distract your thoughts it's over before you know it. after the insertion i took 800mg ibuprofen and was on my way to school. i didn't feel a thing for a few hours until later that night i experienced some mild cramping. overall i'm really glad i made the decision to get the skyla. i'm a fan of birth control with the least amount of hormones possible so that my body can still balance and regulate its own hormones. skyla has a localized effect so that you don't get many of the systemic side effects of the pill.
it only took a couple of days for me to feel great and barely notice the iud! now i don't feel it at all." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have bipolar disorder and ocd. i have been taking this drug for about 20 years. it changed my life. my anxiety level was so high i was not able to go anywhere. for me, it is a miracle drug." | 3 |
obesity | "my husband was on contrave for 2 weeks, he lost 18 lbs, but he also lost his appetite and ended up in the emergency room. i don't care how obese my husband gets; we both agree he will not be taking this medication ever again!!! screw all pharmaceutical companies!!!" | 7 |
weight loss | "even with exercise and reducing my calories i could not lose weight. my pcp referred me to an endocrinologist for fatigue and weight gain. my thyroid was checked and found not to be the issue. she started me on phentermine 15mg daily which did not work, she up'd the dose to 30mg and the weight came off. i started at 178 and the phentermine brought me down to 170. phentermine only works for around 12 weeks and i noticed i no longer was losing any weight so my doctor started me on belviq on march 10, 2017. as of today, march 22, 2017 i am down to 163. i do not exercise but my appetite is so depressed that sometimes i have to make myself eat. i have had absolutely no adverse side effects, just a little dry mouth here and there." | 6 |
bipolar disorde | "i have bipolar 1 rapid cycling and life was hell. manic episodes were a little intense but the depression is what really killed me. it got worse and worse over time to the point i felt numb to the world. life sucked and i wanted out. after taking many medications that didn't work (abilify and lithium to name a few) so i ended up in a mental hospital where they finally gave me depakote. it literally saved my life!! i feel normal and stable for the first time in my life and i couldn't be happier. im enjoying every second of my life now. god bless this drug (:" | 5 |
obesity | "i have only been on this medication for 2 months now in my first weigh in i lost 6lb 6oz and my second weigh in i lost the same again, overall 12lb 12oz just 2lb short of a stone couldn't believe i've lost weight so quick when i could never lose weight on my own, i've not exercised on these tablets and have just ate normal which is naughty of me, i started off at 21 stone and i'm now at 20 got a long way to go as my goal is back to 8 stone from what i was originally if i keep this up tho and eat healthily and exercise more i'll be slim before i know it and i'll be happy again" | 7 |
birth control | "i have been on this pill for a while now and i've had no terrible experiences. i was put on it to control my period which was nonstop for three months and now i'm barely having a period when i take the inactive pills. it's very effective and easy to take. on occasion i've experienced spotting or irregular periods because i've forgotten to take it once or twice. i've had no nausea and i had some mood issues but that went away for me within the first three months, it took my body about three months to adapt to the pill completely so it takes a while but it works very well." | 0 |
depression | "i have been on zoloft for about two months for disthymia (constant mild depression), however i had about a 2 week gap where i wasn't taking it. i was prescribed 50 mg, but since my side effects were pretty heavy at first, i decided to only take 25 mg for a while to start off. i wasn't aware that 50 mg is the threshold of therapeutic effectiveness, so by taking 25 mg at a time i may have just been wasting it. however, after taking it for the first month, i thought i noticed myself smiling and laughing more (a rare thing for me). i am back on 50 mg, and i really hope that it helps me to feel happiness and excitement again in appropriate situations, where usually i will barely raise an eyebrow." | 1 |
birth control | "previously i was on yaz for about 5 years and my insurance didn't cover it so i switched to beyaz. i was on it for a good two years because it's the same thing as yaz. personally, i love this birth control. this is the only birth control for me. i suffer from pmdd and this helps me tremendously. and i also suffer from acne, my skin cleared right up in a week. periods are better and shorter. no weight gain or other side effects. perfect pill. i highly recommend this birth control." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i was diagnosed bipolar back in 1993 after the birth of my last child. being the youngest in my family, i was not told of the condition being hereditary. i was prescribed 750 mgs to begin with and and now at 500 mgs a day. i cannot attribute any weight gain to depakote, as at current i am in postmenopause and weight gain is likely. i've had no issues with my liver, however; i do bruise easily. at the time i began depakote, i was running on overdrive and zapping out, not sleeping, not eating, feeling guilty, anxious, panic attacks, etc. since then i have returned to a relatively normal life. i have currently been put on effexor to help with my postmenopausal symptoms. i'll update you on my progress." | 5 |
weight loss | "i started taking belviq a few days ago. i started with 1 pill, because i am sensitive to amphetamines and learned the hard way with phen (by day three, i couldn't sleep-taking half a dose). for the last two days, i split the second dose in half, taking a total of 1.5 pills/day. today, i will take the full dose as prescribed. what i have noticed so far, is that it doesn't really "suppress" my appetite, but i am eating a lot less with each meal. i get full faster. listen to your body and stop eating when you are no longer hungry. also, for those of you who do not have insurance coverage there are coupons available" | 6 |
birth control | "i've been on the camrese three month birth control for a total of 6 months now. the first three month pack did not go too well, which is why i gave it an eight for a rating. after the first month, i spotted heavy enough to ruin underwear, but not enough to use a pad/tampon, up until month three when it was time for my actual period. i would have specific periods of sadness as well, but no weight gain. but, i decided to see if it got any better. it did! my second three month pack, i did not have any spotting, and there is no weight gain with me, or mood swings that i have noticed. i have fallen in love with this birth control." | 0 |
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