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pain | "i have pseudotumor cerebri which means false tumor. it is like i have a large tumor in my head but i do not have the mass. i have everything else, high fluid pressure on the eyes, severe headaches. they are worst the migraines, which i have everyday. the patch relives that a lot. i have had 9 surgeries in the past 8 years. i have three shunts, 2 in my head and one on my spine. the one on my spine makes my lower back hurt. i have been dealing with this for 8 years since 2002. in 2009 i found out i also have arnold chiari malformation which means your brain is to big for your head and it falls down in your neck. fentanyl 75mgs every 3 days has been a gift. the only thing i do not like is 48 hours after i change my patch i get in pain again." | 4 |
birth control | "i have had my mirena for about a week and a half and i love it. not having to rememeber the pill is 1000000% better.
however, the insertion process was very painful. i have never had a child before which also makes its very uncomfortable. when she touched the back wall of my uterus it was literally one of the most uncomfortable painful cramps ever. it only took about 2 minutes though. after the procedure i had extreme and intense cramping for 5 hours after. the next 5 days i had on and of cramps that were uncomfortable but tolerable. i highly recommend the mirena iud because it is effective and a bit of pain for five years of protection is completely worth it. don't let the pain keep your from getting this amazing form of birth control!" | 0 |
weight loss | "at the end of week three i was down 10 pounds without changing my eating habits. worse side effect is constipation but it has gotten better. i find that i eat less, i put thought into what i eat and i have made healthier choices. my mood has been better and i feel more balanced than i used to so that is a plus. i'm going to try a low fat diet and see what happens," | 6 |
birth control | "i started taking this pill two years ago and a few months after i started it i wanted out. i noticed i was gaining weight very fast and was breaking out with acne on my back. i tried everything for the weight gain figuring it might have been eating habits and the fact that i'm in my 20s now and my body is changing but nothing helped!! i gained about 20 pounds in the past 2 years and have finally had enough and made my gyno switch me to something else (she also insisted it was my eating habits and not the pill numerous times which is why i stayed on it for so long) my friend was also on the same pill for years and gained even more than i did." | 0 |
birth control | "my experience with this implant at first was awful. i bled for the first 4 months every other day. but then miraculously i stopped bleeding and now for the next 2 years and 8 months i wont have to worry about getting pregnant. " | 0 |
obesity | "this is my 3rd day on contrave and the side effects are what are worrying me. severe nausea comes and goes throughout the day. sometimes it gets so bad i can't even get up and move around. i have also had sporadic hot flashes and excessive sweating. the worst side effect i saw it was on the first and second day hello when i would have terrible drowsiness to the point where i had to hold my eyelids open just stay alert and aware of my surroundings. i'm not going to stop taking the medication but i'm worried because my doctor prescribed for me to increase a pill each week until i am on 4 pills a day. i'm a female, 25 years old, 5'3 & weigh 253lbs. is this too intense of an increase? suggestions are appreciated." | 7 |
birth control | "the nuvaring is the only birth control that has been able to stop my (terrible) breakthrough bleeding. on the regular pill, i was grateful to have eight or nine days without spotting; it was a miracle. i wore a tampon or liner everyday of the month, month after month, year after year, in fear of having breakthrough bleeding. i've been on at least six different pills with different hormone levels, and other than weight gain and depression, the pill had no effect on me. the nuvaring has completely stopped the breakthrough bleeding. i've been on it for a year and never once had any breakthrough (after more than 10 years of it). i had no weight gain or mood swings, and never even notice it in there. i am so grateful for it." | 0 |
depression | "i can't remember the exact dose but it was low. it caused insomnia (4 hours sleep a night), feelings of giddiness and weight loss (14lb/1 stone) which was a positive for me. because of the insomnia i came off it and was put on 25g amitriptyline. with this medication i have 9 - 10 hours sleep, dry mouth and a huge increase in appetite for sugar and carbs. but my depression seems to be a bit elevated." | 1 |
birth control | "i was on lo loestrin fe for 2 months. i took this medication because i had extremely painful periods. i was practically bed-ridden for 2-3 days every month. while the medication did help my pain go away, i bled... a lot! my period itself was 4 days longer than usual and i spotted for a week and a half before having another full-size period. it was ridiculous. my doctor kept telling me "spotting is normal. spotting will go away. it should stop soon." but i'm telling you it was a lot of blood. i could constantly feel myself bleeding and it often times came out in clots. not worth it in the end for me." | 0 |
pain | "i started taking this medicine 4 months ago for my nerve pain in low dose of 10 mg twice a day and maybe a bit for depression. it does not help at all for the pain but it does help to fall asleep faster and for my mood." | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been on this for 2 weeks and it has saved my life. i started to feel much better after only 4 days, racing thoughts were gone - the only side effect is nausea, and loss of appetite which is ok. i also take lithium (am weaning off after 10 yrs on) and paxil 40 mg. i wish i had been on this years ago." | 5 |
birth control | "i can say that the only positive effect about this pill is that it prevented pregnancy. as long as i ate right before or after taking the pill i would not get nauseated. my periods never became lighter and i still had cramps. i did not develop acne or notice any weight gain, however. the reason why i stopped taking this pill was because i had overwhelming mood swings and depression. i also noticed a decrease in my sex drive." | 0 |
birth control | "i am taking the second cycle now. in general, i'm happy with my experience so far and i'll keep taking it. negative sides. during the first week, i felt sick to my stomach all the time and i was supertired, but it went away. during the third week, i had mood swings and felt depressed, but i always feel this way a week before my period, so it was normal to me. also my boobs became larger and it's a little painful to touch them, but that's okay. positive sides. it feels really good not to worry about becoming pregnant. my sex drive is the same or even increased, weight is the same, appetite doesn't seem to increase. period is less heavy, skin is better, acne is disappearing." | 0 |
birth control | "hi i had the paragrad for 7 years it was awesome ! it didint hurt getting it in or the removal i loved it i did cramp when i excersied and sex was sometimes pain full certain positions and the only real annoying thins was the discharge out of no where but and a big but it was great no weaight gain no acne nothing no mood swings but i started having cyst in my ovaries and the iud wasint the cause but it wasint helping either so i had it removed but had i not had a cyst i would still have it " | 0 |
depression | "i have been on pristiq (50 mg) for about four months to treat depression. i feel better and have more energy, but some side-effects i've encountered concern me. when i missed a dose, it sounded like fireworks were going off in my head. i could hear "zaps" and felt dizzy and nauseated. i didn't connect it to the medication, though, so i stayed in bed the next day, unmedicated, and the symptoms got worse. i was able to see the physician's assistant who prescribed phenergan and valium. i'm now a little worried about going off pristiq. i never felt like this on paxil or effexor." | 1 |
birth control | "i hate this thing. when i first got it, i read all the horror stories and bad reviews and was very nervous. i had a friend who had the nexplanon though and she had a fantastic experience so i thought i'd take the risk and get it. worst decision ever. little would i know the next 15 months would consist of ridiculous bleeding, headaches, cramps, heat flashes, and countless embarrassing moments. i'm 19 and have bled through so much clothing, stuffing toilet paper in my underwear in public as if i was just learning how to deal with a period, and more. i do not recommend this at all. i guess the only positive thing i can say is that i'm not pregnant " | 0 |
anxiety | "i had breast reduction surgery so i was prescribed tramadol for pain it didn't do much for pain at all but really cleared my head up and helped me get through the day. after i ran out i talked to my doctor we tried other anxiety meds before she agreed to prescribe tramadol, so i've been taking it for 4 months now 100mg a day and last saturday i ran out and don't get a refill till april. the withdrawal is insanely bad i feel like i'm sick i can't lay still, falling asleep is a nightmare, i feel angered, no energy, i don't know what to do but i'm thinking to stop taking tramadol i can't go through the withdrawals again:/ some people say there is no withdrawal symptoms but i think it's for people who take it couple of times a week." | 3 |
anxiety | "i was taking 4mg of xanax almost daily for about a year. i tried to quit cold turkey by being off of them for about 4 days straight and when day 5 hit me i thought i was going to die. i couldn't sleep for the 4 days i didn't have it, constant pacing around the house, twitches like crazy and had to get some asap as i was out. it has been over a month now and i am slowly coming off of the xanax. i am down to about 1mg every 2 days or so and i haven't had any additional medications. it can be done but you have to prepare yourself for it mentally and tell yourself you can do it. i have quit in the past and regret ever picking up the bottle again. " | 3 |
weight loss | "started taking the tablets on 10/27/2015
weighing in at 328 i'm 22 years old female 5'7
within one month i'm now down to 305.
my dr switched the pills from the tablets to capsules don't really know the difference but the capsules seem to work a little stronger.
work out 3x's a week or whenever i can as i work behind a computer screen all day everyday.
so far i'm loving this medication!" | 6 |
birth control | "like most people on this thread i've gained weight and thought it was from the holidays and vacations. i've been dieting and working out and the scale has only gone up. i had to switch to this brand bc my other one was discontinued. it's not the same! the pharmacy told me it is.... it's not. i'm just realizing this now! calling my dr. on monday to get off this horribleness! i really gave this brand a shot. it's been 3 months and my clothes don't fit me. i'm so upset!" | 0 |
pain | "my husband has degenerative disc disease. he has had a two level spinal fusion on his l5 and s1 discs as well as two rods and six screws of hardware in his spine. he was only 27 years old when this injury happened. i totally feel for anyone who has to suffer from back pain. it changed his life forever. normal activities that people take for granted everyday were almost impossible for him to do. he's been through numerous doctors and has tried every pain medication out there. he now takes 30mg roxicodone 6 times a day. it has totally been a lifesaver for him and given him his quality of life back. he still has some pain and bad days but nothing like before. " | 4 |
weight loss | "i started belviq mid-may 2015 at about 234 lbs, and in the first month lost 7 pounds (eating 1500-2000 calories per day depending on the day). in the second month i lost 4 (again eating a similar diet). in the last month i have lost another 4 (same thing). although this is good progress, i'm not sure it is worth the cost to continue. in the beginning there was some feeling of fullness more quickly when eating but that has diminished over time. i'm considering going off of it soon because i'd like to get pregnant. also, at the 3-month mark, i'm right at the 5% recommended loss. overall i don't feel like the drug is good or bad; i think it really depends on the individual." | 6 |
anxiety | "been on this med for about 4 years and yes it helps with weight gain.... bad thing is....never stop taking... the withdrawals are terrible!!! but otherwise this works great for my anxiety disorder." | 3 |
weight loss | "i started my injections on the 22nd of july, 2017. i am at the .06%
i give the injections daily at the same time in my upper left or right thigh. no adverse reactions from injection location or medication to date.
the first week i lost 5lbs. i will weigh in tomorrow for the second week.
to date my appetite has been diminished.
i feel fuller quicker. i have more energy and it is not reacting adversely with my other medications.
i will say however, i am concerned about the long term effects, but then i must admit there is a trade off with being obese as well and the long term side effects.
so which is better? loose the weight through an artificial means versus continuing to remain obese?" | 6 |
birth control | "into my second year on this and very pleased. the first two months adjusting were definitely a bit tough: nausea, headache, breast tenderness, bizarre acne. i stuck it out and very glad i did! after those two months, zero side effects. no period, no weight gain, nausea, cramps, or breast tenderness... nothing! in fact, i'm 37 & i've lost 20 lbs while on it. and most importantly, it's been effective in preventing pregnancy!" | 0 |
obesity | "i was prescribed this medicine after not being able to lose weight even with a strict diet and exercise. i have polycystic ovarion syndrome and hashimotos which both make it very difficult to lose weight and/or causes weight gain. my doctor gave it to me the first week of june and as of august 12, 2015 i have began losing weight easily. i have lost a total of 17 pounds while dieting and exercising. the main side effects i have are nausea almost daily within fifteen minutes of taking the two daily doses. the nausea usually subsides within an hour but the nausea is what makes the thought or sight of food unappetizing. i rarely have an appetite but have hot flashes and insomnia but doesn't compare to the benefits weight loss and feeling good." | 7 |
birth control | "i really like this bc overall. i have pmdd, and my anxiety has decreased dramatically, along with my panic attacks and other events that were associated with the pmdd. however, the only downside is that my sex drive has decreased quite a bit. i have noticed a slight increase in ingrown hairs on my face as well, but my doctor told me both side effects were not uncommon. i have had to consider this against taking my bc as i am married, however, i have decided to continue on because it overall makes me feel better and is very effective." | 0 |
birth control | "i have had nothing but a great experience on this contraception. i've been on it for 20 years with no side effects. the pill was too cumbersome for me as i would forget or take late so the depo was the alternative. i have never had a period when on it and will stay on it for that reason alone." | 0 |
depression | "i've been on deplin for about a year and it has helped me drastically. i was originally diagnosed with bipolar and later, through blood tests, found out my bipolar was related to a condition known as mthfr. i am compound heterogenized meaning i have one of each genetic markers which contributes so a multitude of diseases including mental disorders and circulatory conditions because i do not metabolize folate/folic acid. i was on lithium for 2 years (with horrible side effects on minimal doses) and since being on 30mg of deplin plus 5000mcg methyl b12 i've been taken off the lithium completely and have normal mood changes." | 1 |
anxiety | "i was prescribed 3mg a day but don't want to take that much so i am trying hard to tapper to 2mg i am at 2.25mg. i still sometimes feel a little bit of anxiety not real bad but catch myself starting to get in my head and then i will breath and talk myself out of my head but why can't the medicine just keep me out of my head all the time. i never had any anxiety or panic disorder, i have always had manageable obsessive compulsive disorder. will i ever feel like me again? i know if i am not careful i would become home bound and just sit and waste. i have a young daughter and it is not fair for her. the klonopin does work but i feel like i can feel it wear off or that it is coming time for my next dose, or is that all in my crazy head." | 3 |
anxiety | "about 3 years ago i was on lexapro 10mg, then i was off. then about 9 months ago i was on lexapro 10mg again then up to 20mg but my libido pretty much became non existent. i had weight gain, i tried working out but it didn't help the problem. it worked with my anxiety but after a while i felt like it was wearing off and i was becoming accustomed. i had lost my job and had no insurance so i couldn't afford my lexapro, so i was cut off up until about 3 days ago. the withdrawals were insane, i had so many attacks and brain zaps i really wanted to crash my car into incoming traffic, i would have my mom come pick me up while i would park on the side of the road." | 3 |
birth control | "started the pills and was excited because i needed help with regularity and cramps. i ended up getting hormonal cysts that were so painful. one was almost as big as a dime on my chin and we had to push it out, yuck. my lips on my face also swelled up. funny, but not really. i was switched onto another pill mainly because of the lips swelling." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been taking lyza for a month. i had to switched out of the ortho tri-cyclen combo pill because it gave me headaches. i noticed that i have more of an appetite when taking lyza. i have not gain much weight because i have a high metabolism along with working out. my face seems to have cleared up. the only negative thing i would have to say is that since it is an progestin only pill, it is important to take it right on time. it has a lower hormonal dosage than combo pills." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on nuvaring for four months and don't plan on going off. i tried the pill, but i have a severe reaction to lactose which all birth control pills contain. it made me bleed constantly and bloat and just feel sad all the time. with this i have none of those symptoms, so i already love it for that. i don't have to remember a pill. i used to have 5 day heavy periods every six weeks. now they're two days, light enough for a liner, and every nine weeks. i'm not gaining weight or bloating. my moods have been stable until i take the ring out for my 'period' but that's normal pms for me. sex drive may be decreased but that suits my husband better anyway. it's defintely not gone completely! it's never fell out. i love it." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on yasmin for 2 days and i have already experienced very noticeable weight loss and headaches and nausea. yasmin was recommended to me by my doctor to help ease my pains that i had, everyday, every 2 hours i had horrible cramps that would prevent me from any physical activity. i will continue this packet to be able to determine the outcome of time..." | 0 |
birth control | "had kyleena in for 4 months and i am getting it taken out in 2 days. i have constant cramps and my bleeding is random, long, and heavy. i will get sharp pain to the point where i can't move or stand up. i can't have sex because it hurts so bad. my boyfriend says that he can feel the strings. insertion hurt but that was expected and it wasn't as bad as i thought it would be. the first month and a half was great but now it is just getting worse instead of better. i really wanted this to work because i hate taking the pill and i am sensitive to estrogen but i have to say i like the pill better." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on this pill for a month and half now. i have experienced an increase in my eating, i have been getting dizzy for a few minutes, and a rash of whitish pimples on my chest and on my forearm that i have never had before. i haven't experienced any bleeding or any period at all which is good because my periods were pretty bad. i just hope these side effects go away." | 0 |
birth control | "pharmacy switched my bcp from gildess fe 1/20 to blisovi. i've gained 10+ lbs in less than 2 months!!! my life style has always been the same - watch what i eat and workout daily. but i was not able to control my body weight. i would not recommend this pill to anyone." | 0 |
acne | "i've been on this medication for a week and i know what your thinking skip this review but don't!!!! i've always had bad acne and while i've already seen it improve my acne (i turn 25 next month) the side effects are not worth it. it's made me experience suicidal ideation off and on since beginning it, it's made me paranoid about a lot of things and people, i've been so nauseous constantly that i've already lost three pounds, my appetite is so suppressed that i can't even force myself to eat three times a day. i've been having intense anger outburst which is not like me at all. this is me after six days on 40mg. i love that it's clearing my face but i can not justify a medication that makes me want to kill myself. this has been a terrible!" | 2 |
birth control | "when i got the skyla inserted, i was in excruciating pain. after the insertion, i was cramping so bad and the pain was so bad, i could not stop crying. i sat in a comfortable room with a recliner until the pain subsided. for the first month or so, i felt so dizzy like i had vertigo. i was getting really bad migraines especially at night. now two months later, i don't feel dizzy nor have headaches but i constantly feel pain on my ovaries. when the did the ultrasound, the found a cyst on one of my ovaries. i've been on birth control pills for 12 years and have never felt this pain or pressure before. i hurt almost everyday. i'm thinking about getting the iud removed. i think my body is rejecting it." | 0 |
birth control | "while i feel like every single person reacts differently to different birth controls, i'd still like to show that for me in particular, lo loestrin fe worked absolutely beautifully. the first few months were a little rough, as expected for a first time birth control user. the only hard part in these two months was that my periods were very heavy and longer than usual; about 7 days as opposed to the normal 4. after my "transition months" i've completely stopped getting periods or any bleeding for the past 4 months now, and it has been great. i have no mood swings, acne, weight gain, headaches, nausea, etc. this being said, everyone reacts differently. personally, i'm in love with everything except for the price ($250/mo) which is why i have to switch." | 0 |
birth control | "i used nearing for about 5 weeks. i loved it for the first 2 weeks then my guy started to notice a big change in my moods. i was very depressed , anxious and i cried all the time..not to mention the lack of libido sucks. my friends also noticed a big change in my moods.. i took stopped using it a few hours ago and i feel a bit calmer already...." | 0 |
birth control | "i am 21 years old and don't have any children. i have had the mirena in for almost 2 years and at first i loved it, however i have had a few problems with it. i gained about 25 lbs, i am moody, not a very healthy appetite, no motivation for anything sometimes that included sex, but the past few months i have had nothing but stomach pain (scale of 1-10 about 8). it is very consistent and is there every day. i will be getting it taken out." | 0 |
birth control | "safyral has been a great birth control pill for me. i lost water weight from my previous birth control plus some, skin is clear, no unusual mood swings. my only complaints about it is from 2 days before my period until 3 days into it is i get a bit of stomach bloat and my left ankle tends to get sore and swollen when on my feet too long. sometimes i crave sweets at certain times of the month. the pill is more expensive, but a great birth control pill. i highly recommend it." | 0 |
birth control | "i never write reviews but i decided to share my experience with everyone on this birth control. i was so freaked out when i got this birth control because i saw all of these horrible reviews, depression, weight gain etc. i have had nothing but an amazing experience on this. i have been happier, my weight is finally staying in one range and not fluctuating, i even lost a few pounds (nothing serious but it did not make me gain). it has really been amazing and i think that if the reviews scare you, just try it. you can always switch. i was terrified but everyone has a different body and reacts differently. you never know, this might be the best thing for you." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been taking mononessa for about a week now, so my opinion probably doesn't mean much yet. my period was still bad the first day or two, but then it got very light, to wear i barely felt like i was even on it. i do get the "sick to my stomach" feeling a little in the evenings, but it's not terrible and i haven't thrown up. yesterday and today i have had a constant headache, which i'm assuming is coming from the pills becsude i don't get frequent headaches. i had a little bit of breakouts on my chin, and it has gone away already, but that could also be attributed to just the fact that pimples go away with time. i haven't had sex yet, so i'm not sure about whether or not my intimate relationship will change." | 0 |
pain | "i was given lyrica for my fibromyalgia in 2007. no relief, but gained 30 pounds in 3 months and continued gaining until it reached 55 pounds! i've lost less than 10 pounds, hard weight to lose so be aware." | 4 |
birth control | "my daughter was switched from azurette (no side effects) to viorelle, by the pharmacy. she's miserable. periods are still unstable, the breakouts have stopped but thats the only plus! her periods last forever, she's always exhausted, looks like a zombie half the time, got sick with a cough and took a month to kick it, has no energy, no strength, gaining weight, horrible headaches and period cramps. after reading the other problems ladies have had with this pill she will be stopping it! thanks ladies for coming on here to tell your stories!" | 0 |
anxiety | "i was placed on 150mg x2 a day wellbutrin & 0.5mg klonopin x 2 a day. wellbutrin gave me the initial energy i needed to stay awake. at one point i didn't have enough klonopin to get me through so i cut my dosage in 1/2 for the klonopin to 0.5mg. wellbutrin was overpowering it made me too hyperactive and made my anxiety rage so i stopped taking it and it helped calm me down. my depression disappeared and my anxiety leveled out. since, i%u2019ve been back on 0.5mg x 2 a day, extra as needed and stayed off the wellbutrin. the depression hasn't come back yet. if i forget to take klonopin for more than a day i start losing my thoughts mid-sentence and i forget everything that i%u2019m trying to say. then my anxiety comes back and i%u2019m a mess until i take it." | 3 |
birth control | "as far as birth control goes, well i'm not pregnant yet (and i don't use alternate protection) so i'd say it works well in that aspect so i gave it a 6. however, i have had severe nausea, headaches (on the verge of migraines), and slight bloating. i have also been seriously tired all the time, i fall asleep all the time, anywhere, anytime, without control. i never had a problem staying awake for even a couple days without sleep until i started taking apri. " | 0 |
birth control | "i started the birth control shot in 2013 the day before my 20th birthday. to say the least, it was a terrible decision.
the shot was great in some ways. i did not have a period the entire time i was on the shot (3 months) and through my 1st month on the pill after. my periods were always irregular though. it was also nice to be free from worry about contraception.
the bad overwhelmed the good though. the first week that i was on the shot i had bad headaches. not migraines, but they were painful. i spotted lightly halfway through the 1st month and continued for 2 weeks. at 3 weeks, i became horrifyingly depressed. i wouldn't have survived if i hadn't known that it would likely be better once i stopped the shot." | 0 |
depression | "my psychiatrist initially prescribed nuvigil to enable me to be alert and awake during the day. i suffer from bad insomnia and i'm being treated for major depressive disorder and post traumatic stress disorder. i'd taken provigil in the past and it seemed to help with depression. yesterday i overslept and decided not to take my provigil fearing it would keep me awake even longer than usual. that was a huge mistake, i became horribly, morbidly, depressed. i didn't make that mistake this morning, i took my nuvigil as usual and my (worse than usual) depression is gone. i haven't experienced any side effects but i wish nuvigil would enable me to lose weight like it does many people. i was on abilify for a few months and gained several lbs." | 1 |
bipolar disorde | "geodon has been working great. i take 20mg twice a day along with xanax. my psyciatrist calls this a mood stabilizer and it has done me wonders. when i get sad and depressed i bounce back pretty good. this is a life saver for me." | 5 |
insomnia | "brilliant - tried all the usual sleeping tablets with no success. this works for me 99% of the time. i've accidentally forgotten to take it a couple of times without realising until the next day and the difference is very noticeable." | 8 |
depression | "i have only been taking celexa 20mg for about a week. my only complaint is that it makes me extremely drowsy like a zombie and slight stomach cramps so i started taking it at night and i am considering cutting the tablet in half. however, i have had depression for most of my adult life and like others i was against medication but i could not take it any longer. i do feel a slight improvement i am not numb anymore but i think i need to give it more time to get the full effect." | 1 |
birth control | "i've had paragard for 6 months now and it's great. i got off seasonique, so it was an adjustment going back to periods every month, but worth it. (plus, i started using one of those cups and it makes life so much easier for me!) honestly, my main concern on the pill was that i had pretty much no desire for sex and everything "down there" felt so dried up. i wanted to get off hormones, too, for all those risks, but truly, sex was the main factor. also worth it. :)
my gyno was really good. she had me take misoprostol before hand and 800 mg ibuprofen. the insertion was quick but yes, painful. she had me keep taking the pills the next month, then did a follow up with ultrasound to check on things.
this is free now with insurance!" | 0 |
birth control | "i was on this birth control for about a year and i don't know why i waited so long to get off of it. i had cyctic acne all over my face (i used to never break out before this pill) and i lost 20 pounds. i'm not a big girl in the first place but this pill got me down to 90 pounds because of the severe nausea. also, i was moody the entire time i was on it. went on ortho tri cyclen and it saved my life." | 0 |
adhd | "i have aspergers and add and started taking strattera when i was about 9 or 10. and in just two months i lost over 20 kg (44 pounds) i was so skinny but i didn't change because i had tried everything else and this was the smallest side effects i had so far. but after i quit just over a month ago (i'm 17 now) i realized that the medication had caused me to have severe depression for all my childhood, i'm really happy for the first time in forever. and the medication had made me more angry and restless than when not taking them." | 9 |
depression | "xanax has helped me so much for my depression and panic attacks. even has helped a lot with my obsessive compulsive disorder. i don't have nearly as many compulsions since i've started taking it." | 1 |
birth control | "i've been on the patch for about two weeks and i guess it works, no baby, and rarely any symptoms, the first couple days i became depressed and slept a few hours but i didn't think anything of it. my one complaint is that i work out often so i'm constantly taking showers and sweating so the edges of the patch are always coming up. my doctor said to just tape them but it worries me. i'm going to try placing it on a less moisture prone area." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i was terrified to take this because i've had bad experiences with hormonal birth control pills. i took the pill last night with a meal, 24 hours after unprotected sex. i did wake up an hour after with some nausea- but honestly it wasn't that bad. this morning still a little nausea i am tired and slight abdominal discomfort but i wouldn't notice it if i was so worried about the side effects. don't be afraid to take it! a few days of discomfort beats 9 months of it! so let's hope it works!" | 10 |
pain | "i have been taking opana 30mg since last month and it is a very effective drug. it has given me relief that lasts, usually 12 to 18 hours, which is something that my vicodin 10 had stopped doing. occasionally i will take one and for maybe an hour or two i will feel relief and then nothing, usually i will go back and take another one and it will work. i read somewhere that sometimes they go directly through your system without working. what i really like about the medication is that i am mobile, upright and able to go about my day without feeling drugged and cloudy. the only downside is the cost, 20 pills were $220.00 and 56 were almost $600. currently, i have a $40. co-pay on insurance, but soon my insurance will be terminated." | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been on zyprexa for over a month and feel wonderful. it has helped my depression, sleep and paranoia. the only thing i hate is the weight gain. i have gained 20-30 pounds already and is a huge battle. already was 160 after having first child. definitely would recommend though." | 5 |
adhd | "my 6 year old grandson has been on focalin for 2 months. we noticed an immediate behavior change in that he has so much more focused in school, less outbursts and getting daily "perfect day" behavior charts. he is so much happier now and although we are still watching, we haven't seen any side effects." | 9 |
birth control | "i had the paragard inserted around may 2015 after i had my first child on march 27th, i was attracted to the thought of it being hormone free and that i would hopefully have far fewer negative side effects that i had had thru years of trying different versions of the pill. insertion was not bad at all for me, a tiny bit of cramping and then the worst of that was the cramping became a bit more severe when i got home and into the next day. it has stayed in place but that is honestly the only good thing i can say about it. i have never been one to have very heavy/irregular periods or heavy cramping and since i have gotten paragard i have had the most irregular, heavy periods of my life and the cramping has been unbearable at times." | 0 |
birth control | "i have had my iud for three years now. at first i had no problems. it was wonderful. now, i haven't had a period in 3 years. my mood swings are out of this world (my poor husband doesn't know if he should talk to me half the time). i have hot flashes all the time, i am getting migraines everyday for the last two months. i am scheduled to get my tubes tied september 21. i can't get the iud removed until the day of my surgery." | 0 |
birth control | "i honestly don't remember how long i've been using nuvaring - at least 5 years or more. i could never remember to take the pills and didn't like what i heard about the shots. nuvaring is so convenient, i mark the calendar so i know when to change it. i rarely have issues with it coming out, if it does it's always during intercourse and we make sure to find it so it can go back in! i am naturally a moody person and i love food so i can't say my mood swings or being overweight can be blamed on nuvaring. if you want something convenient and you're comfortable with your body, give it a shot. my insurance covers 100% otherwise it can be expensive." | 0 |
birth control | "do not take this pill. i am in the hospital because i have a blood clot in my lung. the doctor says its from this pill. they do list blood clots as one of the side effects." | 0 |
birth control | "i have had my mirena iud for 2 years now. the insertion was something i was not prepared for. i wish i had been sedated. heavy cramping and bleeding that entire night and next day. i am a rn so i wish i'd have been forewarned because i had to work the same day i had it inserted. word of advice take the day off, rent a movie, and vegetate on the couch. i had to have an ultrasound because the strings vanished into thin air. but other then that no issues. i love it. i no longer have the crazy mood swings that i had with the birth control pills. i have no children. no weight gain i can associate from the iud. i will occasionally have periods of spotting. no side effects. worth it." | 0 |
weight loss | "i have tried qsymia now for 3 months now. i have been let down a bit as i expected to lose more weight. i am paying for this out of pocket and cannot afford to lose just 1 pound a month. i am on the lowest dose but still feel some side effects like heart racing at times. i am scared to go higher actually. back to weight watchers for me." | 6 |
birth control | "when i first got mirena, i thought it was a huge mistake. i was 28 and childless, so insertion was extremely painful. the first 3 months were awful--i spotted and had terrible cramps the entire time, and i was extremely irritable. also...my breasts changed, my nipples became thicker and my areolas got larger (the same way that a woman's nipples change after breastfeeding). i would have had it removed only after the painful insertion i was afraid. however...it was worth it. after the first 3 months, all of the side effects (except for the breast changes) lifted. the bleeding and pain disappeared and my temperment went back to normal. 3 years later, i rarely menstruate and never get cramps! it's extremely effective and requires no effort." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "the beginning was horrible, it didn't work and i was miserable. then we got to the right dose and life *finally* made sense for once. i have been happily functioning and holding my job and overall excelling at life for the 3ish years i have been on lamotrigine. it is seriously a life saver. it does take a significant amount of time to start seeing a difference, a few months at least. also, any amount of alcohol makes me fall asleep almost immediately. but it's a small price to pay for sanity." | 5 |
pain | "i take dilaudid for a severe kidney stone condition. i take the pills at home (4mg), although i start by cutting them in half and only take 2mg to start. if 2mg don't help, i take the other half of the pill for a total of 4mg. i take the dilaudid in combination with ms contin. like many others have said, i have tried many other pain medications and dilaudid is the only thing that helps me with my pain. morphine does not help (it makes me very sick - although the long acting ms contin is ok).
when the pills are not able to control my pain, or after surgery i take iv dilaudid, and this is the best pain medication. there have been times i've been curled in a ball in tears the pain has been so bad and this works instantly." | 4 |
acne | "i'm 16 and i started taking yasmin in august for polycystic ovarian syndrome. my acne was quite bad, mainly on my cheeks and chin where i'd get big clusters of spots. i also had many small bumps on my forehead. in the first month there was no difference skin. by the third month i could start to see some improvement to my skin and the severity of my acne had gone down. by the fourth month i was amazed!! it took about a week into the 4th pack before i only had a few spots on my chin left and no new spots were forming. i'm on the 5th month now and only have a small spot on my chin and have been left with scars which are healing. i'm so happy with the results but i experienced terrible mood swings, which are improving. overall very happy!" | 2 |
birth control | "i'm 29 years old and just had my 4th child. i got it inserted 7 weeks after having my 4th child. insertion didn't hurt, just a little cramping. i felt dizzy for the 1st 20 minutes. went to work and had light spotting. now on my 4th day with the mirena and i still have light cramping and spotting is now turning into regular bleeding. so far so good!" | 0 |
birth control | "i am on my second implanon. i first got it after my second child was born which was a surprise. the first six months of the implant my body was adjusting so there was bleeding and moodiness because of the adjustment period. too many people want instant results with everything. our bodies have to adjust. the second time around was just a poke and insert because they have to remove the first one so my arm hurt for two weeks. but i'll take that two days to two weeks of pain to live without worries tampons pads and not having to remember a pill or an appointment. i love this birth control." | 0 |
birth control | "for the most part it's been good -- no nasty side effects. however, if you smoke, take caution. since i've been taking this and have been trying to quit smoking (as birth control increases your risk for heart problems), i've acquired an occasional fluttering heart beat that at times is a bit freaky -- not painful, but certainly something that if it happens often to tell your doctor about.
also, coming up on a year of taking it, it loses its effectiveness. for the past three months i will take it regularly (at the same time every day), and by the third week, i'll get my period. for this reason i plan on switching to something with a little higher of a hormone dose. " | 0 |
birth control | "i am 40 years old, have never had any kids and have had mirena for 10 months now. insertion was uncomfortable but not painful. cramping after wards was only slightly more than past period cramping. periods are now light spotting but almost non-existent. i was a moody person before but do not feel as if i am even more so now. i did not experience the acne and lost my job last year so contributed to the weight gain since not being as active. i wanted to try this birth control since i am an on/off again smoker and do not plan to have any children. i would recommend it to women to try and see how their body reacts to it. other reviews helpful especially the ultrasound tip before re-insertion." | 0 |
birth control | "i've had this form of birth control for almost a year now and i am not sure if its worth it for me personally. i have my period for over two weeks and get the most horrendous cramps and pains during this time and sometimes randomly experience the same pain even when i'm not ovulating. i just worked out and got the cramps again. my obgyn said it's a normal thing within the first 6 months but i've have it closer to a year and the symptoms still exist." | 0 |
depression | "this isn't a miracle pill but it does help. i'm a bigger girl was very depressed wasn't focused, couldn't and wouldn't do nothing lazy but this has helped me with my depression helped me lose weight and helped with my feelings. love this i'm so clam and happy." | 1 |
weight loss | "i am 56 years old, female weighed in today at 160. just started phentermine 37.5 mg today, 1/6/2017. i also got a b12 shot. i'm hoping to lose at least 15 pounds! i appreciate everyone that takes time to post here because it's encouraging!" | 6 |
depression | "i have been taking citalopram for about 2 months now. i was in a horrible state of anxiety, depression and de-personalisation. it had completely taken over my life. this medicine has been a life saver - however it only started to work for me after the first month of taking it. i want to encourage people to persist with it like i did, and hopefully you will experience the same benefits. good luck to all." | 1 |
birth control | "i have been on sprintec for about six years now and for the most part it has worked well. i have had no pregnancy scares, no hormonal mood swings, and very little spotting in between period weeks.
however, recently, after period week, i have become extremely nauseous in the mornings. (and no i am not pregnant). also my cramps have worsened." | 0 |
anxiety | "i had a great experience with ativan. it does a great job of heading off a panic attack when you feel one coming on. it works very quickly (5 minutes or less). it doesn't make you feel drunk or high, but more just kind of relaxed and mellow (a bit sleepy). i took a very low dose, as needed, and it's just nice to have something in case i need it, that wasn't real addictive or habit forming. like having a spare tire. you don't have to use it very often, but it's comforting knowing you have one, and it will get you through. i didn't notice any side effects at all to be honest, except for feeling sleepy when i took it sometimes, but that's not always a bad thing." | 3 |
birth control | "i just started taking this pill to stop menstrual migraines. well all i can say i want to get off. i'm a 7 day bleeder and it's been 10 days and i'm still bleeding heavy. i've had more headaches, and migraines than usual. i want to stop but i'm going to give it 1 more month hoping that this will all subside. fingers crossed." | 0 |
birth control | "i only took this medication for the first month, but i refuse to continue with it. the first week everything was fine, but over the course of two weeks i've had extreme mood swings that just kept progressing to the point that i couldn't stand to be near my two year old. every little thing she did set me off and that terrifies me because i've always had so much patience with her. i was having horrible vivid dreams and the last day i was on it i had been having suicidal ideations. i'd rather just risk getting pregnant than to risk feeling like that ever again." | 0 |
birth control | "absolutely hate it had it put in in nov 2014 and by march 2015 i was 85 pounds heavier .i had bad breakouts to the point they became open sores. i was retaining water like crazy and my hair is falling out to the point that i have a patch on the back of my head about 2inx 1inch that is completely bald and smooth like it won't grow back in. just got it cut out today and was told that it could take another 9 months for my hair to. start growing back in. also so irregular with periods i would never know when to carry tampons with me and the one time i don't it comes full force.do not get this unless you want to go from a size 8-10 pants to an 18w... :( hoping the weight comes off so i can go back to normal)" | 0 |
obesity | "medication started may 1st. i take 30mg in the morning around 7:30. first couple nights i couldn't sleep and i had headaches but both subsided. i have changed everything. i'm 5'9" 333lbs to start. today i weighed in at 317. i decided while taking this to get a grip on snacking and eating etc. i'm eating healthier still the same stuff i would normally eat but now i'm eating 1300 calories a day with the help of my fitness pal. i'm also exercising 30-45 minutes a day. i rotate workouts, i'll do aerobics, use the treadmill, ride a bike, or go swimming. swimming laps is my favorite because i feel less tired after. but even if i use the treadmill at night 9pm, when i get done i still have so much energy i tend to dance to to continue my cool down" | 7 |
anxiety | "on my fourth day now taking this and i feel so much better. the first 2 days were hell for me. side effects just like everybody else says. i felt like i was dizzy, nauseous, and had diarrhea. it just made me feel strange. but by the third day i felt amazing. i still felt a little weird at first but the side effects wore off quickly and then and began to stop overthinking things so much. it's almost as if i just started to feel at peace with everything like i was just laid back which is not how i ever was. no more of that chest pain or heavy breathing or sickening nervous feeling. even my girlfriend could notice a difference in me as i was not so wound up about everything. just happy i can feel normal again" | 3 |
emergency contraception | "works. i had unprotected sex one day after i stopped menstruating completely. and i thought i would have to wait longer than mentioned on the reviews here to get my period. but it started in 6 days, and i could never be more relieved about a second period in the same month. until i got my period i didn't have any side effects except extreme sleepiness. during my period i am feeling weaker than usual and no cramps yet. the bleeding pattern seems different (amount, colour ) but i presume that is one time and to be expected." | 10 |
birth control | "i have had a mirena for a little over a month now. i was very scared about it after reading negative stories online. however, my experience with mirena has been mostly positive. this past month i have had off and on light bleeding, my actual period lasted a couple days and was way lighter than i am used to. my acne has improved a great deal (which is a huge positive). my partner can't feel the strings. i did experience some occasional cramps, especially the first couple days after insertion (for your information insertion pain was minimal). so glad it's working out because i paid hundreds of dollars out of pocket, since my insurance didn't cover it." | 0 |
depression | "first i was afraid to start on this drug, i tried respiredone it was horrible - i had nightmares and fatigue, and i felt verry foggy. doctor put me on abilify 2.5 mg in addition to effexor 300mg it works very well it gave me stability never been stable for long, no ups and downs it made my days better and really lift my mood! when i tried to stop i went into anxiety and depression so now i decide to go back on it. it really worth trying! no side affects except little fatigue. life savior. no mood swings" | 1 |
depression | "my doctor added 1 mg abilify to my wellbutrin (name brand, not generic). about two weeks later, a huge difference in the way that i feel. i have struggled with depression for many years. this episode started in march and was extremely stubborn. tried lexapro for six weeks and pristiq for six weeks. abilify has been extremely helpful." | 1 |
birth control | "my tummy has been bloated to the point that i have the same appearance as i did when i was 22-23 weeks pregnant. also, i have had persistent gas (which is very uncommon for me). i am wondering if the side effects will subside because i am happy with the birth control quality/convenience of the mirena and the lower amount of hormones released." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "while on abilify i felt normal and happy. although i did gain some weight, i was still happy with the medicine. i am having to go off it though due to history of diabetes in family and the doctor has told me that my sugar levels are getting high and going towards diabetes. also i am not sure but i have developed a swallowing problem which i never had and i know that if you have a swallowing problem before starting you should discuss with your doctor so i am just thinking that this has caused it. still looking into this though. i do recommend this to everyone who can try it." | 5 |
birth control | "i opted to get the paraguard since it is hormone free. the doctor told me to go when my period is its heaviest and to take 2 advil beforehand. he also mentioned it would most likely be painful since i never had kids before. i waited two months for the device to be shipped. paraguard has to call you twice to confirm you want it shipped. i don't answer strange numbers on my phone, and they did not leave a voicemail. i had to call them directly to get it straightened out. the day that it was inserted, i was in a lot of pain. i almost blacked out and i felt nauseous for 2 hours afterwards. i fell asleep for 2 hours when i got home, and when i woke up, i felt like i was having bad period cramps. i felt fine the next day." | 0 |
birth control | "so far i have no complaints. easy in easy out. i take mine out befor getting busy ;-)but thats just me. no side effects yet. i am breastfeeding a 9 week old and havent seen or felt it decrease my supply or put baby off nursing which is a huge plus for me. i have forgot to put it in within 3 hours but since im still breastfeeding exclusivly im not to concerened. id definatly say try it out. you have total control and dont have to think about it another big plus for me, i dont have time to rember bc till its to late. ;-)" | 0 |
birth control | "when i was on the pill, i had a hard time remembering to take it. my dr. told me to try the nuvaring since it was easier to remember. i have now been on it for a year, and i must say; it is a lot easier to remember to change once a month instead of taking a pill everyday. what makes my score not a 10 is the fact that it has dramatically killed my sex drive. i am at the point where i don't want sex at all and that is affecting my marriage. it has also messed with my energy; it has made me tired all day. i go to bed beyond exhausted and wake up tired. if it wasn't for those two side effects i would stay on it. i am about to make my yearly "check up" and my going to ask my dr. about the patch....i've heard good things about it." | 0 |
depression | "i take my medication (40mgms) in the evening. it works great for me but i am so slow to get going in the morning and am a bit wound up (even though i am very tired ) in the evening. what time do other people find works best for them?" | 1 |
birth control | "i have been on beyaz birth control for about 5 years now, and i have never really had any serious problems with it! as a birth control, it seems to be working great no babies here! i've never really had any acne, however i used to get random pimples on my thighs which was so strange to me but when i started beyaz they quickly disappeared. my breasts have grown a substantial amount, but i do not have bad bloating or weight gain in other areas which is awesome. the only downside i have noticed to this medication, is that my mood swings were terrible the first couple weeks. this is normal when you give your body any extra hormones so i was not too worried about it. the mood swings stopped about 4 weeks in." | 0 |
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