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birth control | "i have had some side effects. really heavy periods and about two days after i take it out, i have extreme hot flashes that make me extremely warm. i was out on a very cold day when this last happened, my head was just about soaked with sweat." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "ladies, let me tell you my experience. so on may 25th i had unprotected sex while i was fertile according to my period tracker (i know dumb right) but he did pull out, but still i was sacred, so i rushed after to get the plan b pill at walgreens and it ran me about $50 which is expensive but it worked. so i took the pill and i felt fine for a few hours then the fatigue started to kick in. i was so sacred like you guys are reading the internet, crying just and emotional break down. i am only 20 years old and i do not want kids now. i had a lot of side effects which were fatigue, extremely bloating, nausea & loss of appetite. but finally my period came 4 days early and i couldn't be so happy. just relax your period will come." | 10 |
emergency contraception | "long story short, it works! i'm a mom of 2 with my surgery to get my tubes tied scheduled in just 2 weeks from now! i am on the mini pill until then. i forgot my pill on 9/3. around 3 am that night, hubby and i did the deed without even thinking about the missing pill. the next morning it dawned on me and i was freaking out as i ran to the shops. this was my first time ever taking it. easy to purchase, easy to take. i was hesitant to spend the $50 but it's better than the money for a new baby!!! no scary side effects besides a little dizziness about 30 mins after taking it. well, i started my period yesterday!! a week early but i'm not complaining! it is a little heavier and cramps are a little worse than normal but, i'm not pregnant!!" | 10 |
bipolar disorde | "my 17 year old daughter started taking depakote 750 mg 1 1/2 months ago. she has gained 28 pounds. when the dose was upped to 1500mg she had daily migraines. we have seen several improvements in her symptoms but not enough to keep her on a medication that makes her gain weight and decreases her self esteem." | 5 |
anxiety | "i suffer from depression and anxiety. i was on a number of meds before my doctor put me on lexapro.. they were all horrible and made my anxiety worse. i was starting to lose hope that i would never find a medication to help. thankfully lexapro is helping! it's a lifesaver!! i could tell a difference after the first day..i'm much more "normal" i don't fly into a rage so easily, i don't feel overwhelmed constantly and i'm not irritated all the time for no reason. my moods are much more stable. before lexapro i seriously felt like i was losing it. my husband even told me he notices a huge difference in me since being on this. i'm also prescribed klonopin for my anxiety but since being on lexapro i haven't had a need to take it. i love lexapro!" | 3 |
acne | "miracle. period. i had zero side effects and i feel so much better i can't even describe the feeling of relief. this medicine literally saved my life and i would take it again. i wish i could take it every day because it made my skin look amazing. i haven't had a single pimple or cyst since i finished this.
i used to have cysts so huge they would turn my skin purple. i have horrendous scars all over my face from the damage. but now? it's getting better and i feel like a new person. thank you!" | 2 |
birth control | "the nexplanon is a great device in the sense that once its inserted you dont have to worry about drinking anything each day or making appointments for shots. its good for 3 years and its not noticeable. i had my nexplanon for a year before i took it out. the first 3 months i bleed every single day. after the 3 months i didn't get my cycle for another 3 months and then suddenly got my cycle after those months and i never stopped bleeding after that. i was put on a bc pill to see if i could stop the bleeding and it just made it worst and heavier. it was horrifying . i do not recommend" | 0 |
obesity | "i've been on this for about 3 months and thus far have lost about 20 lbs. slow and steady, just the way it ought to be. side effects are minimal. a little nausea but not intolerable. i have another 40 or so pounds to lose. it's great to finally have something that really works.
downside? does anyone's insurance actually cover this stuff? cash pay it's $1000 a month. i have put that out for the last 3 months, between having crummy insurance for the first 2 months and then the deductible on my new insurance. now i am finding out that it is "an excluded drug." great! i guess they'd rather treat me for diabetes, hypertension and the coronary i'll probably have from being fat. does anyone else's insurance jerk them around about paying for this?" | 7 |
adhd | "i have been taking this for 2 days. it is great, i have been losing my appetite but have been eating when i get home. other then that it is great." | 9 |
pain | "i had bi-lateral ankle surgery in march and was put on demerol, which at the time helped. was given vicodin for break through pain. found out i was allergic to the anchor that was put in so had a second surgery in july. this time again given demerol and vicodin but did not help. ended up in hospital with shots of dilaudid. doctor then gave me percocets for breakthrough pain and it worked wonders! i could sit in my recliner and not just cry in pain. now i'm back in a cast having more ankle issues (same ankle) and the doctor put me on icodins at first but at last visit since pain was still high and blood pressure was up (i usually run very low) he prescribed me percocet 5/325. they are life savers! the pain went from 10 to 4 tops!" | 4 |
anxiety | "i take 1 mg at nite to sleep. it works for about 6 hrs. however, i am having hair loss so i'm upset about that. i also take 20 mg celexa." | 3 |
birth control | "i been on the nexplanon now 6 yrs first time in 2008 then again in 2011 now on my 3rd one going on 9 yrs, the best birth control ever. no irregular bleeding, my menstrual cycle is like clock work. i know when it is coming never more then 2 days off. it's just one of the best i have had not like the shot. i'm satisfied with it." | 0 |
acne | "ii am 44, i got the mirena and developed horrible hormonal acne along my cheeks and jawline. i picked at it. this caused a lot of red and brown spots. after 5 months of trying all different sorts of otc acne medication and skin care routines, i finally met with a dermatologist who gave me some aczone samples. this product is amazing. seriously. within 1-2 days all the bumps had diminished, and have remained gone except a few here and there. i use 2x's/day- apply the gel on a clean face, add oil-free moisturizer, followed by an oil- free foundation (for day wear). this medication doesn't bleach clothes, and doesn't cause redness or excessive dryness. so happy." | 2 |
anxiety | "i have taken this drug over a long period of time to help control my panic attacks caused by my agoraphobia. it worked when i started it and it still works, although i should caution that increasing the dosage without your doctor's approval can cause increased tolerance and the need for more.
also, it can be taken to help one sleep as others have noted. i stay on the recommended dosage each day and now lead a very normal life." | 3 |
birth control | "so i've had my period has always been hell cramps like crazy, insane mood swings, and horrible acne. i've tried almost every birth control pill on the market and all of them have either not been effective in stopping my period or have made my acne worse. last year after a scare i decided it was time for a more permanent solution. 3 months in and i was really loving it. it really made my periods better and bearable. then it started to go hairy. i started loosing hair, my hair became greasy, my skin began flaking and breaking out. this was all pretty upsetting but if my period would stay gone than it was worth it. basically my period came back and was coming every day! i also put on 30 pounds with no lifestyle changes." | 0 |
birth control | "i got my skyla inserted this morning. i had to run in quickly due to my schedule, so i did not get a change to take any ibuprofen or even eat. the insertion felt like a very sharp cramp and lasted less than 30 seconds. but my body was shocked by it and i started feeling faint. its alot to go from a 0 to a 10 so quickly! after the initial shock wore off it just felt like bad cramps. they went away when i took ibuprofen. the rest of the day i have just felt a deep soreness similar to sex that is too rough. overall i'd say its not fun but not terrible! i am just praying for no side effects now!" | 0 |
birth control | "this pill has been awesome in regulating my moods and periods. my periods are only 4 days long and i have stopped having to take my prescribed pain medication when bleeding! period is about 10 x lighter than it used to be. i've been having really vivid and cool dreams since i started taking this pill, so that's pretty nice as well. bonus: my boobs have grown so much and are so much perkier and round now!!" | 0 |
weight loss | "i have been taking for four months now and have lost 50 pounds. my doctor also prescribed 37.5 mg of phentremine taken in the morning. i am veteran dieter, and what i find out different about this drug is the lack of cravings. usually i start craving after a couple weeks, ice cream, french bread carbs. it does curb the hunger but if you have patterned yourself with eating every meal, or emotional eating it might not be for you. if you are serious about loosing weight and need a little help it could be for you. i eat one good meal a day (dinner) and i mean a real meal, steak, chicken just not alot of carbs." | 6 |
birth control | "i was on the pill for years until i had a pregnancy scare and my doctor recommended i get an iud instead. the part that hurt the worst was when she had to clamp the cervix to hold it in place while she inserted the iud. the rest just felt like really bad menstrual cramps. i bled quite a bit and felt a little dizzy afterward. stayed home from work that day, was quite crampy. bleeding and mild off and on cramps lasted for about a week. it's been great since then though. i noticed some weight loss. no more mood swings anymore due to the lower dose of hormones. my periods are regular almost like clockwork. some cramping but nothing terrible. and it's good for 5 years... highly recommend this." | 0 |
obesity | "i started takeing meridia in november of 2008. when i started i was 220 lbs. i now weigh 179lbs. i have arthritis in both knees and it's hard to exercise but with the extra weight off i find i can go for walks now. i have had one good side effect with meridia that is not on the list. i used to suffer from migraines. i was having at least 4 a month. since i started taking meridia my migraines have gone down to 1 every other month. told my doctor and she was shocked, and happy for me." | 7 |
birth control | "holy crap. i feel like i just had an abortion. i don't normally write reviews on things but you need to know this is painful ! i'm 24, sexually active, and apparently a really sensitive uterus considering everyone on here says it was like a "pinch". i've never had a pinch make curl up into so much pain before. after crying for an hour or two, curling into a ball with a heating pad for a half hour, and calling out of work...the pain subsided a little. turned into just really bad period cramps. i had bleeding. really couldn't tell what is my period and what is the skyla since you get it inserted during your period.
i got it inserted two days ago, still having cramps. i'm kinda nervous to have sex for the first time. i'm just nervous." | 0 |
acne | "my adult acne took a turn for the worse so i went to see a dermatologist. she put me on doryx; took it for a month and my skin had zero improvement and actually looks worse. maybe i should have stayed on it longer but it seems like you have to stay on it to maintain results. " | 2 |
insomnia | "i have really really bad insomnia. i'm up for 3 -4 days straight and after my doc prescribed me a combination of zopiclone and amitriptyline i'm able to sleep 4-5 hours but your body can become tolerant after awhile meaning you may have to increase your dosage. i've had to do this but what i've started to do is try to keep really busy throughout the day and if needed at night i'll take a smaller dose than prescribed to me or try to go a few days without it then take my regular dose." | 8 |
adhd | "when i was in my last year of college i started seeing a psychologist for depression. after 6 months she screened me for adhd and started me on adderall. it was ok for a while but she upped my dosage to 40mg per day. that was too much for me so i quit taking it. i noticed the difference when i wasn't on it. i felt way less focused, tired, and my moods were worse. when i got a job with insurance after a year, i started taking it again. it has helped me tremendously! i only take 10mg per day now." | 9 |
depression | "note - i take lamictal for treatment resistant depression, but that wasn't offered as one of the condition choices.
lamictal has been a godsend. my p-doc prescribed it to augment the effexor (300 mg/day) that i take. as others have noted, you have to titrate up gradually on lamictal so it can take about six weeks (in my case) to start seeing improvement. at 75mg/day i definitely began to notice a change for the better and at 100mg/day (which i've been taking now for 2.5 weeks) the positive impact has been dramatic.
i don't wake up every morning plagued by anxiety and negative, self-loathing rumination. i am actually happy which hasn't been the case for many years." | 1 |
pain | "i take lortab because i have osteoarthitis of the spine and i would not be able to conduct my life on a daily basis if not for this medication. some doctors don't like giving this medicine out to patients because it is habit forming. but, like i told my doctor, pain 24/7 or a slight addiction. i will take the addiction. i can get over an addiction but this pain is here to stay and is not going to get any better." | 4 |
depression | "this medicine worked well for first 5 months, but has since stopped working. i have also put on 20 lbs in the past 4 months and i am very tired . i am about to go off of the medication, but i am very nervous about side effects." | 1 |
pain | "i was prescribed nucynta 50mg for chronic joint pain. it have me no relief at all. also, the price was ridiculous - $50 out of pocket!! luckily my pharmacy gave me a $25.00 coupon but i still had to pay $25.00 out of pocket!!!" | 4 |
weight loss | "i have been on belviq for 8 days now. the first 3-4 days i had headaches and a slight pounding in my ears. i do feel like i'm a little more forgetful than usual but nothing extreme. i just make myself a list so nothing slips by. my joints are a little sore but again nothing extreme. my starting weight was 176.8 and 8 days later i'm 171.2. i haven't changed my eating habits as far as what i eat but i'm eating a portion of what i would normally eat. my "obsession" for food has pretty much gone away. i can get through an entire day without having cravings. so far the results compared to the slight side effects are so worth it for me! my blue cross blue shield insurance covers 65% of the monthly cost so my monthly portion is $71.00." | 6 |
birth control | "i'm 25 yrs old, i got my implanon inserted 02/08/2008, it been 19 months. when i first got it, there was a lot of bleeding, i didn't like it. my periods were like clock work before insertion, but when i got the implanon it was out of whack. but i guess my body had to get used to this new foreign body inside of me. it's different for everyone. i'm not having the problem with weight gain, or hair loss, but i do get headaches and my breast are sore sometimes. i like it because i'm not worried about contraception. but like i say it different for everyone, my periods are normal now. i'm dealing with the side effects, better than another kid." | 0 |
anxiety | "clonazepam has been a wonderful medication for generalized anxiety, ocd, and ptsd in my case. it helps "round me out" and keeps me feeling stable emotionally. the best part about this medication is that it lasts way longer than other benzodiazepines without the "i need a xanax now!" feeling when it wears off. it helps prevent anxiety in the first place so as not to need an immediate relief medication. it doesn't make me feel sluggish or depressed. best anxiety drug i've taken yet!" | 3 |
birth control | "i've been on junel for 9 months now. for the first month, i had the normal side effects of moodiness, weight gain, nausea, etc. i have not had those issues since. overall, i've been happy with junel. i've gotten a couple of yeast infections, but they cleared up with medication. i also struggled with breakthrough bleeding for the first several months, but that's common with any pill. what i'm concerned about currently is my acne. the pill has been helping my acne so far, but over the past couple of weeks i've been having issues (acne along the jawline, although not as bad as when i'm off the pill). i intend to monitor it for a month, but if it doesn't clear up i plan to switch." | 0 |
acne | "i was on 50mg 2x a day for only 2 weeks on it. my skin broke our even worse than it was before i started and it. within days of being on it i was so thirsty all the time causing me to go to the bathroom constantly. it tore me up causing intestinal problems,but the worse side effect was it turned me into a raging maniac! far worse than when i used to have pms. it was scary & horrible to feel like that.i had little tolerance & patience and would get upset over things i used to laugh at. before i could call my dermatologist i had a appointment with my family dr who took me off it immediately and sent me for blood tests.i can't wait for it to get out of my system." | 2 |
birth control | "i got my paragard about two months ago now. i love it! the only negatives i've encountered because of it is very intense cramps during the first four days of my period and occasional spotting while i'm not on my period, both of which i've never had to deal with before getting it inserted. as for the cramps- they're terrible (and i would describe myself as having a high pain tolerance), and can leave me short of breath if i don't keep up to date with midol and pamprin for the first 4-5 days of my cycle. if i do, it's completely manageable!" | 0 |
depression | "after 5 years on cymbalta, i cannot say enough about its effectiveness. i really can't speak to the claims of pain relief, but as far as depression and anxiety, it's the best i can recommend. the insurance has tried several times to get my dr to prescribe celexa, or effexor, but neither work like cymbalta. initially, i was a little spacy, and jittery, but those went away with time. i'd hate to have to pay for it as is. but, overall, i'd rather not take anything than to have to switch." | 1 |
birth control | "after years on ortho, they forced me to switch when my insurance no longer covered it. my skin broke out, i gained 10lbs, my libido was non-existent, i sweat constantly and between migraines...which lasted for 2.5 out of 3 weeks i was on the pill...i had depression and breakthrough bleeding. not something i would recommend." | 0 |
birth control | "i'm shocked at all of the negative reviews on here. please don't let these horror stories scare you away! i've had my mirena in for 16 months and i love it! i've been on bc since i was 15 since i had severely heavy bleeding. i've tried the pill, nuva ring and mirena and this is by far the best. the procedure is quick and easy. it only lasted about 30 seconds and felt like light cramping. i didn't need to take any painkillers before or after. i had light spotting for a couple of days and haven't had my period or any period related symptoms since. amazing!
i think if you get an experienced ob-gyn to do the procedure you're far less likely to have any complications as exact placement is needed to make it comfortable and effective." | 0 |
birth control | "i had been on the patch for about 3 months. i had noticed a bit of mood swings, and my breasts grew as well (bonus). unfortunately for any of you women who have sensitive skin or are allergic to certain chemicals, i was allergic to the sticky glue on the back of the patch. whenever it was on, i would be extremely itchy and have a terrible rash. it became so bad that i still have scars in the shape of the patch all over my body...so if you have sensitive skin then be wary that the patch may cause a reaction!!" | 0 |
birth control | "this is the second time i've had the implant within a two year time period. the first time, after a few months, i had a really bad itch that would never go away. it has gotten so bad to the point that i would bleed and leave myself in pain every night. i tried just about everything to get rid of the itch but the only effective thing was removing the implant. i just recently got it implanted again in january and the exact same thing is happening. wasn't quite sure at first but now i'm more than positive that its a bad side effect of the implant. total discomfort and wouldn't recommend to anyone." | 0 |
obesity | "this is great drug, i took 75mg for 4 months and lost 30 lbs with no excercise. no side effect at all, but this might not be the case with other people. i took 1 pill in the morning, and basically it allowed me not to eat or feel hungry entire day! i'll have tea and coffee during day and just eat dinner. if i get really hungry, will eat something healthy and very small, like fruit and veggies.
i stopped after 3 months since i want to make sure it doesn't screw up my heart. i am seeing heart specialist for stress test, my doctor wanted me to get cleared by him if i wanted to continue this medication. i suggest you take this medication seriously, and get cleared for heart condition before start taking it." | 7 |
birth control | "my doctor prescribed alesse for me after convincing me to get off of diane 35, as it had a much lower hormone dose. almost immediately i began suffering from abdominal cramps, spotting unpredictably, and increased acne on my back, shoulders and jawline. i expected much of this from reading about coming off of diane and my dr assured me it would only last a few months. it's been nearly a year later and although the spotting and cramping has subsided, the acne is still there (i can't even wear a top without a hood, let alone a tank top or bathing suit!) and i'm displaying huge lack of interest in life. i have some good days, but spend a lot of time feeling unmotivated, tired, uninterested, etc. i want my life back." | 0 |
pain | "worked great on a muscle strain! even helped to heal it faster. nice mild smell. i gave it a 8/10 and not a 10/10 because it gave me side effects. ringing in ears quite frequently as well as a very strong dizzy feeling. this began after a week of use." | 4 |
birth control | "the first few months were great! light periods, minimal cramping. the past 3 months i have started my period 2-3 days early and it lasts about 2 weeks. that gives me about a week per month that i'm not on my period. i'm changing pills tomorrow, hopefully the next kind isn't as treacherous!" | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on sprintec since i was 16 and am now 18. originally when i started taking tri sprintec i noticed myself being hungry and eating a lot of food in the middle of the night. i've always been super thin and i still am because it only made me gain weight during the first six months of taking it then i worked out and burned it all off! i no longer gain weight and i've had severe acne all my life since i was in elementary school and now i don't have a single pimple on my body!!!! i take it every morning consistently and it's been working great for me! i have unprotected sex with my boyfriend of a few years and it has protected me from getting pregnant. i highly recommend tri sprintec b/c symptoms during the first few months are normal." | 0 |
depression | "i am a 77 year old male. my grandfather and my father suffered from depression. i have suffered from depression all of my life. i was first diagnosed with severe clinical depression about 1975. i was put on elavil and the results were very good and i took it for about 12 years. at that time the elavil stopped working and my doctor put me on nortriptyline. that seemed to stop the depression and worked for a long time. when it stopped working, my doctor put me on paxcil. then, a psychiatrist added wellbutrin xl. then my pdoc replaced the generic paxcil with pristiq. for the first time in 40 years, my depression has gone!" | 1 |
acne | "i am 23 years old and since i was 17 i have been battling acne. i tried every over the counter gels, creams and washes from neutrogena to proactiv. i had seen 2 different dermatologist offices and was constantly given prescriptions for things but never told what exactly was going on. this past september i switched to a new dermatologist office and was prescribed ziana along with solodyn, a pill. i am not going to lie, the first month and a half was really hard for me. i am a teacher and felt embarrassed from how red my face was, the huge pimples that blotched my face and the peeling that was going on really took a toll on me. it is now december and the improvement i have seen is amazing. i am looking much clearer and no blotches!" | 2 |
pain | "i started on 75mg at night for fibromyalgia about 3 weeks ago. i've gone from constant, excruciating pain, to almost none. so far so good though & no weird food cravings at all." | 4 |
birth control | "i got this birth control at my 6 weeks pp appointment and honestly after pushing out a baby through my vag, i didn't feel a thing. i was also on my period when i got it inserted but it was the best decision i made after my bc method! for me it was painless the whole procedure was like 10 mins and the dr kept saying you'll feel a pinch, i didn't feel it then she said you'll feel some cramping , i didn't feel that either. then before i knew it it was over. i love it!! i breastfeed so i haven't had a period since i got this iud. i had irregular bleeding for about 3 to 4 weeks but after that no more bleeding. i totally recommend this for a new mama that doesn't want to get pregnant!!" | 0 |
birth control | "it's been fantastic. it prevents pregnancy--exactly what a woman using it wants. the first few months were heavier than usual periods, yes. but know your periods, and make sure that you feel normal half a year later, and i think all will be well. good luck!" | 0 |
acne | "i most definitely recommend this product! the first week will be hell, but i promise it gets so much better. i would cry because my skin was so dry and stung so badly, so i called my dermatologist. she said only put epiduo on your trouble spots and avoid around the mouth!! i only have a few pimples on my forehead and chin and was applying epiduo all over, but once i only applied it to my trouble spots, it got so much better. it is week two today and my skin is clearer than ever and isn't dry and doesn't burn anymore. suffer through the pain and it's worth it! also my derm prescribed clindamycin phosphate lotion to get rid of the bacteria, and it really helps speed things up. if your skin burns do not use moisterizer with sunscreen!!!" | 2 |
pain | "my sister suffered fatal respiratory failure from this pain med. propoxyphene, on the market one minute, off the next, sounds like-and it is a warning enough that propoxyphene containing products such as this one can yield the dangerous adverse effects." | 4 |
anxiety | "extremely effective for relief of severe anxiety and it has given me back functioning after years of truly disabling suffering. it should always be used on an as-needed or short term basis to avoid tolerance and addiction. " | 3 |
depression | "been on 40mg of fetzima for about 3 months and love it! so helpful for mood and energy. i also have increased sex drive and zero cravings, hence, inevitable weight loss. 40mg is the only dose i have taken, so my experience might be different if dose was higher or lower. this drug reminds me of wellbutrin (which is ndri), but slightly less stimulating.
cons: still brand name only, so can be expensive depending on where you live and insurance situation. also, fetzima is only approved to treat depression, so no improvement in anxiety symptoms. vistaril helps with this, especially if you or your doctor are hesitant about benzos." | 1 |
birth control | "my experience was horrible! if you have previous issues with anxiety or panic, do not take it! by day 4 i was having anxiety and panic attacks for no reason...it was so debilitating. i've never had acne and my face broke out terribly. i gained 5 lbs in the matter of 4 days. headaches and moodiness. i stopped taking it because i was miserable. i'm slowly going back to normal and its been about 6 days. i experience stomach pain once in a while now but my anxiety is basically under control. i would never try to product." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i have just started on lamictal last month and i'm currently ramping up in small increments without any problems. i seem to be more solid in my decisions and moods already and have found it helpful in conjunction with my other medicines which include pristiq, invega, and klonopin. i have noticed a slight increase in weight which i will have to watch carefully. all in all, i think it is a positive addition to my regimen." | 5 |
weight loss | "i have a history of diabetes, heart disease and have suffered with migraines my whole life. my weight was becoming a concern and i love to be active. i started on qsymia feb 5th. i was 220lbs and no waist. i am down 20 pounds. issues i had to address were constipation. i now take 2 magnesium 250 in the evening and make sure fiber and calorie intake is sufficient. i also wasn't sleeping great so i began taking deep sleep, it is awesome so in combination i may only be losing 1/2 to 1lb a week. i feel like i am so going forward. i am not as anxious about my weight not coming off fast. i haven't had but one or 2 headaches, not even a full scale migraines . just be patient and really focus on making good changes along the way. wish insurance covered it." | 6 |
birth control | "this is my 4th month on this pill. my gyno switched me from loestrin to this because i was having in between spotting and cramping. i am 43 and have been on some form of bc pill for a long time. it made me nauseous the first two months. periods were much shorter and lighter but cramps were kind of bad. now on my 4th month i had a day of spotting, no cramping, and that's it. no period at all. i always have a period. so not sure if this is a good or bad thing." | 0 |
weight loss | "i started taking phentermine about 5 months ago and have lost 40 pounds. i was wearing size 10/12 and xl shirts. now, wearing 2 or 4 and s/m shirts. i love phentermine. i also followed the recommended diet of more water, smaller meals and fewer carbs. i eat half of low sugar protein bar as soon as waking up to start metabolism, then take half pill at 10am on empty stomach, and eat lunch at 11ish. then, take another half pill at 3pm. i stopped eating fried foods. i also added exercise to my daily routine because phentermine and eating better gave me more energy. the results are awesome. many thanks." | 6 |
birth control | "i've been on this bc for 4 years. it is much better than nuvaring. the constant infections were a nightmare. i already suffered from anxiety, this made it worse. but my periods used to be so bad i couldn't move. i would just lay on the floor and cry. now, i only get my period for about 5 days. my sex drive hasn't changed. occasional acne breakouts but nothing too bad." | 0 |
birth control | "i got nexplanon about 3 months ago and i love it. the only thing that was uncomfortable was the numbing shot. you don't feel anything after that. my arm hurt for a few days but that was expected. my first period was a whole week but very light and since then i haven't gotten one. the only change i've noticed is when i'm supposed to have my period, i'm very overly emotional. i didn't have that problem before the insert, but since that's the only side effect it was well worth getting it done!" | 0 |
anxiety | "i took this after being on zoloft for anxiety & social phobia. zoloft didn't work (i was on it for about 4 weeks and it gave me terrible headaches, couldn't sleep, but felt tired all the time). after about 2 weeks of being on lexapro, i got severe anxiousness and anger and rage. i had it for 3 days straight and my husband told me to call the doc and get off the meds. i also was dizzy all the time so much that i couldn't stand up without having to immediately sit down because of the world spinning. i'm switching over to efexxor now and hoping that will help." | 3 |
birth control | "with all the bad reviews i was scared to try this! so far i have had 0 symptoms. no weight gain, no hair loss, no appetite increase/decrease. i guess everyones body is different but this birth control works amazing for me" | 0 |
acne | "i have been using tactuo for about two months to treat severe cystic acne. so far so good! i do still have scarring and dark spots but they are fading with time. the first couple of weeks were really terrible- more acne than i had ever had, dry burning skin. but it gets better! i usually take one night off of the gel per week to give my face a break, but still use the cetaphil foam wash every morning and evening. my oily skin has been significantly balanced out and i am hoping it keeps up. it should be noted that i started diane 35 the same time as the epiduo. whether it's the gel or the combination of birth control and gel, i'm not sure. all i know is i am not crying myself to sleep every night and my confidence is returning!" | 2 |
weight loss | "i have been on phentermine 37.5 now for a month. prior to taking phentermine i have tried everything! exercise(tae kwon do, p90x *with trainer* and insanity *with trainer*), changed my diet, did everything i could to lose weight. nothing helped! after finding out i had an hypothyroid doc put me on some meds, and also put me on phentermine 37.5. so after the 1 month of being on this, i have gone from 338lbs to 311lbs. at the beginning the side effects were bad! always felt drunk, sweat all the time, couldn't sleep, and always *even now as i type this* having a dry mouth! i have no hunger, and only know i am hungry when my stomach hurts. so, this works... just be ready for a roller coaster ride in the beginning. good luck!" | 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 | "at first i loved this thing because i couldn't get pregnant. however now i'm constantly spotting constantly it never stops, my acne is going insane, my depression medication doesn't work, and i've gained over 20 pounds. i used to be so little and never had to worry about my weight. i've had mine in for about 6 months now. and i want it removed as soon as possible." | 0 |
birth control | "it has been 2 weeks since i got the mirena and i am still getting cramps, have been bleeding for 2 weeks, get mild headaches, fatigue, lower back pain. i have read good and bad reviews about mirena. i just hope i start feeling better soon and that this works." | 0 |
birth control | "this was the worst decision ever to get this birth control i got it 6 weeks after i had my son i never stop my postpartum bleeding so never had a break in between fast forward to 6 months later and i'm still bleeding passing big clots the size of nickels even quarters sometimes..... i'm on two birth controls the implanon and the nuvaring the nuvaring only help with my bleeding for two and a half weeks then i started bleeding again really heavy i was even on the pills my doctor prescribed for me and all that did was slow my bleeding down but it never stopped nothing is working if you don't want you to get pregnant you won't you'll just bleed so your sex life will be non-existent i'm getting this thing removed next month never ever again" | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on almost every bc you can think of and none of it has ever worked or has to many hormones and made me go insane lol. but i got the paraguard iud back in december after having my second child. it was very painful and i bled a lot when they inserted it but i have had nothing but good things to say about it . i'm not moody ever like i was with other bc and i do have my cycle every month at the same time which has never happened before with other bc. my cramps are a little bad but other than that i give nothing but good reviews for this ." | 0 |
birth control | "i love the patch, i'm 17 and i've been on it for 4-5 months, it's so convenient and easy! my periods last 4 days and are super light, never got sick or felt sleepy! it's amazing." | 0 |
birth control | "i heard a lot of horror stories about this medicine, but, though i realize i'm only on my second pack, i'm happy to say the side effects are bearable. the first month i was really nauseous a lot and i spotted blood every single day for a month. that, admittedly was annoying. but it's better than a lot of what i was hearing. aside from maybe being a tiny bit more prone to crying, i've not had mood swings, anxiety, depression, or unreasonable anger. i haven't gained tremendous weight, though my breasts have gotten huge. husband isn't complaining. they're still sore often, but nothing terrible. overall, i'd recommend it. i still don't totally trust birth control pills, but this one is bearable." | 0 |
depression | "i had severe depression and moderate ptsd. this medication (along with an intensive community treatment program, a psychiatrist, and bi-weekly counseling) helped me to keep going with life. yes, i gained weight in the beginning. this was due to intense sugar cravings. i do not buy ice-cream, chocolate, or cookies anymore, and have since lost most of the extra weight. for me this was the best option, with the fewest side effects. it has continued to work for 3 years. when i tried to stop taking it, i relapsed. my doctor and i decided it should be a long-term medication for me. this medication has also reduced the frequency of my migraines (but i still take a 'rescue' triptan as needed)." | 1 |
acne | "please think twice about this medication. i struggled with cystic acne from middle school until now (i'm 35). i took accutane and it cleared up my skin for several years. it does seem like a miracle pill and the results were impressive. however, the side effects listed are real and can happen years after taking the medicine. it is not worth it. i was diagnosed with colitis and that is way worse than having bad skin. i wish i had never taken accutane because now i will have to deal with stomach pain, bleeding, diarrhea and taking medication for the rest of my life." | 2 |
insomnia | "i have been taking this drug for a few months now. i had a severe accident at work so i have severe nerve pain and found that taking ambien helps me sleep at night, but it does sometimes like others have said make me forget what i did after i took it but i have lots of energy the next morning." | 8 |
birth control | "i started this medication about a week ago and hate it. my mood changed drastically and this past weekend found myself very depressed and having severe anxiety!! i also have a thyroid condition and this does not mix well at all.
i am stopping this today. did not work for me at all." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been taking this bc for almost 4 years now. i am about 19, 5'3 and 115 pounds. i was put on these pills because i would have a really heavy and painful period, so not having my period is really awesome. however, once i started taking these pills, my bra cup size shot up. granted, i was 14 when i started taking the pills, but i was about a b cup then i was a dd cup within a year. also, the first three years i never experienced any acne. except for the occasional pimple during exams or when i ate badly, i never broke out. now, my face breaks out 24/7, all over and heals about a week before my next period, then the cycle starts all over again. these were great for a couple years, but maybe it's time for something new." | 0 |
depression | "just transitioned from 60mg paxil. went down 15 on paxil, up 10 on viibryd each week for four weeks. no brain zaps. take with food in the morning. get a sleepy reaction for about two hours after taking it.
i get vivid dreams with this med. no nightmares so far. no diarrhea, but i'm constipated b/c i'm taking 450 mg wellbutrin :(.
i like it a lot, very optimistic." | 1 |
emergency contraception | "this pill does work girls !!! i took it right in time since i believe you have to take it within the 72 hour frame. it was expensive ( $50 ) but it was completely worth it! i did have a few side effects a few days after taking it like nausea and a few cramps. i started spotting brown before my normal period came . i was 2 days late on my period but it did come. don't worry , as long as you take it in time and restrain from sexual intercourse while you wait for your next period & for the pill to do it's magic , the pill will be effective. highly recommend this pill and it's effectiveness. i did learn my lesson though! use protection ( condoms ) or birth control pills ladies." | 10 |
acne | "i have been using epiduo for a couple of years and love the results. right around the time i turned 25, my skin absolutely flipped out with terrible hormonal acne around my chin/jawline area. tiny bumps, cystic acne, you name it. my dermatologist put me on doxycyline for a month along with epiduo gel applied morning/night. after everything cleared up and my doxycyline prescription finished, i was put on a regimen with epiduo for nighttime application and aczone for morning application. my dermatologist let me know that epiduo is great for the small bumps associated with hormonal acne, and aczone was prescribed to treat the cystic acne problem. this has in fact held true and i haven't had a breakout since." | 2 |
birth control | "after an episode of erythema nodesum from my last birth control pills, my doctor suggested i try a 3 month course of micronor to see how my body would react to the progesterone. well, i've gained 5lbs and had my period or spotting 27 out of the 42 days i've been taking it.
my doctor wants me to continue on it to prepare for an iud, but honestly i don't want it if the breakthrough is going to be this problematic." | 0 |
depression | "i take generic cymbalta and have for 2 years. one day it just sucked, i was like really down, depressed and living like a hermit. i have been taking 10 milligrams of abilify on top of the cymbalta 60 milligrams and so far i actually feel normal for the first time in my life. i am now smiling and going out , looking forward to fresh air and conversation again. thank you abilify, i am now getting back to life." | 1 |
adhd | "i am 17 and have been taking this since 8th grade. i was diagnosed because i would get into trouble all the time and when i first started taking it, it was great. i stopped getting into trouble and so on. now, 4 years later i feel it is completely different. rapid heart rate, anger, don't care mood, dizziness, but it still makes me focused. i'm tying to get off it, but making slow progression because i'm really adhd, my friends concur. the crash after taking it for so long feels like dementia. i only take it on weekdays and could relate to insomnia because i getless than 30 hours of sleep a week. " | 9 |
birth control | "hands down the best birth control i've ever tried. i've been on it all this year and i have had zero side effects. no bloating, moodiness, break through bleeding etc. i take it at the same time everyday as it's recommended to do so. i just spot 2-3 days at the end of my cycle. best part is that it's pantyliner light! extremely happy that my gyno prescribed me this pill. i've been on the pill since i was 17, i'm 23 now, and have tried more than i care to remember. i intend on using loestrin42fe for years to come!" | 0 |
birth control | "thought i'd share my experience. i decided i had enough of the depo shot gained 10lbs on it. it was my 2nd day of my period the day i got my nexplanon inserted...only thing that hurt was the numbing shot. my arm is still tender but its getting better, my bruise is finally starting to lighten up. i've had no bleeding in fact my period went away within an hour of insertion. my breasts have actually filled out more. i have no appetite now and i've already lost 3lbs. no mood swings whatsoever...so far so good." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on implanon since october of last year. i have gained just a little bit of weight, i'm on & off of my period about every other 2 weeks. but i am not complaining about this birth control at all! i absolutely love it! i don't have to worry about taking a pill every single day at the right time. i actually recommend this but then again it depends on ones background in their health and what runs in their family as well. i've always been depressed and have had anxiety for awhile now but it's not stopping me and i surely don't freak out on my husband nor my children. i am able to control myself from that. but once again like i said i love this birth control!" | 0 |
birth control | "my sister switched to this birth control after i had such a success with it. i haven't noticed any weight gain, in fact i have successfully lost weight on it after making some dietary changes. i get more emotional than usual the first day back on it after taking the 4th week off. besides that, no complaints. so glad to find a birth control that works for me without any crazy side effects. been over 2 years on it now. love it." | 0 |
adhd | "i just started taking vyvanse today and have already seen an outstanding improvement! i am an 18 year old mother that struggled throughout high school, not because of intelligence, but lack of motivation to complete things such as homework or projects. i failed quite a few classes and ended up having to take a second senior year. since my daughter was born and i now have a house to clean and all other kinds of "mommy duties," i really found myself struggling. it was to the point of a failing relationship and disappointment to my family and my significant other. i was unable to just focus on a task and complete it. but today, i did everything i needed to do and then some and i feel great. very pleased so far." | 9 |
birth control | "the nuvaring was perfect for me except for one thing- it caused me to have a yeast infection. i didn't know that i had an infection (my symptoms were one spot that was really itchy and fishy smelling discharge for about two-four days every month) and i left it untreated for months which caused it to be horrible (well, i don't know if the nuvaring made it horrible or me leaving it untreated caused that). when i finally went to the gyno i had to go off of it and immediately be put on yeast pills and i had to put a cream on twice a day for three weeks. it also caused me to have an increase in vaginal discharge so i just wore pantyliner everyday. outside of those things, it was great. no acne, weight gain, mood swings, or nausea." | 0 |
pain | "i am now on eighth year of oyxcontin 40 mg twice daily. though i have breakthrough pain whenever i am a bit too active or on my feet too long i never wanted to increase the dose because i can bear a certain amount of pain. oxycontin is a wonder drug. before that i was to the point that i thought my working life was over and it was time to go to the welfare office. " | 4 |
obesity | "update from 06/24/10 post! i have been on adipex 37.5 for 2 weeks and 3 days now. i have lost a total of 13 pounds in this amount of time. the only problem i have been having are headaches so i am taking myself off this medicine for about 3 days. i'm still walking everyday, doing light weights, zumba once a week and not taking the medicines on weekends. i do notice that i am a little hungrier when off the medicines, but i just find something to keep my mind off food. like i'll get up and take a walk outside or go chat with a co-worker. i keep graham crackers, fruits and water for snack, when i get the hunger feelings. starting weight was 251lbs current is 238lbs. i will keep updating!" | 7 |
bipolar disorde | "i like saphris but have experienced the nasty side effect of weight gain. i had tried 4 other anti psychotics and all of them made me put on weight without relieving me of my bi polar symptoms. i am staying on saphris because for the first time i feel normal. no more high highs or low lows. however the increased appetite drives me nuts. i literally obsess about food all day. i recently cut out all processed sugar to see if this helps. if anyone has any advice i'd love to hear it." | 5 |
anxiety | "was previously on lorazapam and switched to valium in february. since then i never felt relief and suffered every day from anxiety. it didn't matter if i took 2mg or 12mg i didn't feel better and in fact i felt more anxiety. a week ago i decided to stop it cold turkey and every day since i have felt 90% better. i'm going through some withdrawal like tinnitus and night time sweats but i wake up better and have been feeling happiness. i strongly recommend staying off any benzodiazepine and if you are going to take it, only for bad panic attacks. never take them daily as they are very addictive and quite difficult to get off of. they say that benzos are more difficult to get off of than heroin. try gabapentin for anxiety." | 3 |
birth control | "awful experience. took natazia for 5 days and became so depressed and anxious. i would start crying for no reason and have serious mood swings and feel very irritable/annoyed at everyone around me. my vision became very blurry and my eyes were more dry than normal (i have contact lenses). i was nauseous most days and felt very bloated. my migraines came back full force. i do not recommend this pill at all." | 0 |
weight loss | "i took this for one year i battled weight proplems for years within the year i took this i lost 120 lbs with the doc watching my blood pressure this stuff worked wonders .its been 3 years since i stopped now...my weight is coming back i eat well and excersice daily so i am getting back on this wonderful pill to get back on track. it works and it works well" | 6 |
birth control | "i've had implanon for a little over a year and nothing but problems and heavy bleeding constantly, since the 3rd week it was inserted. maybe like 20 days all together have been off! but i will say one nice thing about it is, that you don't have to remember it each day or ever have to worry about changing it. " | 0 |
weight loss | "i started adipex-p nine months ago and i've consistently lost weight. when i weighed in at the dr.s today, i am down 20.6lbs since last month! i've lost a total of 83lbs and was approved for my left knee replacement on nov 18. when that heals, we do the other one. i have battled obesity my whole life- had gastroplasty (stomach stapling) back in the early 80s and i've lost and gained hundred pounds during time periods in my life and i've got hope now that there may be a light at the end of the tunnel. when i get my knee joints in and get active i think i really might be able to get down to a decent weight and make it stick. i'd like a second chance at life, to find a wife to spend my retirement years with. staying positive!" | 6 |
acne | "am i about to tell you all a story. it ends awfuly. so i was on this pill for 5 years. my face was fine, no acne, no issues. no birth control issues. i got on the pill because of my doctor, he told me to have this because my period was not regular and i had had it for years, so he figured this would help. i finished that treatment, and upon turning 20 i stopped taking it. no biggie right? yeah. huge biggie. within 4-6 months, i didnt get my period at all. ok thats fine, many times thats normal. my face. my poor face. my face exploded into cystic acne. i wanna say that i had been treated by my dermatologist to not have acne as i had bad acne when i was a teenager. i had to go back to him because my acne went from normal to cystic severe." | 2 |
adhd | "female, 28 and have been on strattera for 5 months and it has changed my life.
went back to a college to finish my high-school degree, after having dropped out of high school in year 9 due to pure inability to focus. i was always in a daydream before this med. motivation is increased 10x fold. i also had panic attack disorder with half a dozen panic attacks every day! about 3 weeks into this med and the anxiety lifted. anxiety is 100% gone. no other med in my life has ever done that. not even actual anxiety medications.
i'm more social. have more energy and general satisfaction with life.
i am so happy with this medication and truly believe this is an absolute miracle medication. i think this medication is more for people who have adhd-pi" | 9 |
emergency contraception | "easy instructions, one pill and done.
no serious side effects, maybe a little dizzy first hour along with minor headache but went away by hour 2. minor cramps, nothing like menstrual cramps. again very very minimal, does not interfere with daily activity... no need for pain killers.
not sure how my menstrual flow will be affected but paying 49.99 for one pill (size of aspirin ) with practically no side effects was a blessing." | 10 |
anxiety | "i'm 24 and have been taking pristiq for about 6 weeks now. the first 3 weeks were hell. i went through horrible emotional spells. i would cry then get angry for no reason. i would just want to be left alone. my husband and my family were so worried about me. i wasn't myself at all, my mood changed so frequently. now i am feeling balanced - i haven't had an anxiety attack for about 4 weeks now. i never thought i would get here. the only thing i am experiencing now is trouble sleeping but that's been going on a while, and a slight decrease in my sex drive. if that doesn't change in the next couple of weeks my doctor wants to put me on wellbutrin, we'll see how that goes." | 3 |
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