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anxiety | "have been on it for 3 months. immediately felt a change for the better. have lost 10 lbs. have stopped drinking. no longer filled with rage or overwhelming despair. no side effects that i've noticed. i'd love to hear from people who have been on it longer than a few months." | 3 |
anxiety | "i take this medicine 20mg in the morning and 20mg at night. when i first started it i had trouble sleeping. i felt like my legs couldn't sit still, and i had tingly fingers and i would get dizzy. i've been on it for about 5 months and i still get dizzy after each dose sometimes i need to lay down. but it has helped tremendously with my anxiety, i can go out and have fun without having the constant worry in my head. before being on any kind of medicine i used to throw up and shake a lot from my anxiety attacks, now its all gone and i can live a normal life. i am also on 100mg of pristq and 0.25mg of xanax (as needed). i recommend this medicine for anyone who has anxiety disorder, but just be aware of the dizziness." | 3 |
weight loss | "i have only been on this medicine for 5 days and i have lost 2.4 lbs., may not be much for some people but its only five days into it, and taking only half the pill in this first week. i am 37 weight is 165.4lbs now. no dry mouth just yet, no other sides effects either. " | 6 |
birth control | "i love this birth control it's very effective. i get my period once or twice a year which is awesome. i don't have any side effects which is great. but i only have one complain i got a lump on my breast. thank goodness it's not cancer but it's painful. i am currently taking antibiotics because that lump turn into an infection. i'm about to remove the nexplanon and get another implant. just because i don't think that the lump is that serious." | 0 |
birth control | "i'm just about to finish my first month of orsythia and i love it! everyone will have a different experience but mine is great! i have no bad side effects. i don't know if it's the birth control but ever since i've started taking it, my acne has been under control, i've lost weight, and my breasts seem a little bigger! i don't have any cramps or feel any more tired than usual. definitely happy with this birth control!" | 0 |
pain | "i had been on hydrocodone for quite a few years for a repaired again (3rd time) left knee, and un repairable right shoulder (rotator cuff) work related. i along with my new doctor (recently moved), decided that with the tightening of regulations and seems more and more of a stigma associated with hydrocodone, decided to try the ultracet. first, i had no withdrawals from the switch off of hydrocodone( which was a big concern of mine because of how long my previous doctor had prescribed hydrocodone). second, the pain is controlled just as well with ultracet. i thought it would not do as good of a job. third, whether it is believed or not, my head is much clearer. i do not feel like i am impaired (at all).great medication!" | 4 |
insomnia | "this medicine has a very strange effect on me. within 15 minutes of taking it i start to feel tired but at the same time develop a massive unyielding erection. it's frustrating because the medicine works, i am super tired when i take it but too uncomfortable to sleep." | 8 |
acne | "accutane is the best medicine in the world. i get every side effect known to man and this medicine only gave me the common side effects. the only side effects i got were dry skin (which was a blessing because my skin was extremely oily), dry lips, and toward the last two months my white blood cell count got low. i would recommend this medicine to everyone. as long as you eat right and are somewhat active you should be fine on this medicine. also, most say depression is a factor but i have a family history of depression and when i was 12-15 (i am currently 18) i suffered from extreme anxiety and i had no emotional issues with this medicine. it is life changing." | 2 |
birth control | "since being on this pill, i've had my period nonstop, skin breakouts, and mind-numbing headaches whenever close to orgasm. thanks for nothing. i wouldn't even trust this to keep me from getting pregnant for another month and am switching immediately. hey: stop selling this!" | 0 |
acne | "i had terrible hormonal acne to where i got a new zit or cyst on a daily basis, i never wanted to leave the house and i could hardly interact with my boyfriend or friends. yaz used to keep my skin clear then i stopped taking it because i was afraid of health risks, but my skin was so uncontrollable (even on a raw vegan diet, lots of water, yoga, etc.) that i really didn't care. the first month my cheeks broke out and i was worried if it would work again, but now, at month three i can eat chocolate all day wash my face whenever and i don't get more than a whitehead here or there that goes away in a day, and it's only getting better. yay to yaz! just give it time!" | 2 |
birth control | "i've had nexplanon back in highschool, it was amazing. i lost weight, i didn't get my period and it was good to me. after the 3 years i switched to the pill and got pregnant, after i had my baby, i got back on the nexplanon and now its a totally different story. i gained about 10+ pounds in 8 months, haven't had a period til 8 months in and its been on going for over a week." | 0 |
pain | "i have several painful conditions. after 2 years of trial and agony i found methadone!
it is my life saver! i have a normal life and can do a lot of things i didn't think i would ever be able to do. i take 20mg 4 x a day. it is safe if used right! i could not be who and what i am without it. it is very worth trying for pain.
" | 4 |
birth control | "hidden internal organ life threatening dangers after 6yrs of device removal. 10yrs. 17 hospitals 8 surgery's cancer, disease, osteoporosis, permanent life long damage including medically mirena iud homelessness for 5yrs. in/out hospitals fighting for my life!
let me not forget the countless non educated doctors & hospitals who had no clue until it was almost too late for my life!
now 10yrs later intracranial hypertension - pseudotumor cerebri.
heart enlarged & several years of bp being in 200's, latest as of october bp 243/102. currently working with multiple doctors.
so please tell me how myself and thousands of women from europe, germany & u.s. are experiencing these iud traumas! the dangers will be exposed!!" | 0 |
depression | "this is the first drug i've ever taken for depression and have been on it for three months now. i can tell a big difference in my emotions. i feel considerably happier now on a daily basis and haven't felt any signficant side effects. i think i got lucky on my first try with an anti-depressant and would definitely recommend it to others." | 1 |
depression | "i've been on lexapro for 3 weeks now and feel so much better! prior to starting the medication i cried numerous times daily, had panic attacks, and just felt hopeless/worthless. my life was terrible and i felt like i couldn't function anymore. this medication has really helped me and i have not noticed any side effects so far! i have not cried once since being on the medication. i have a more positive outlook on life now as well. it's wonderful!" | 1 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been taking saphris 10 mg once in the evening for 6 weeks now. the taste is terrible but i was feeling wonderful for the first time in years. now, unfortunately my tongue is sore, i've lost all taste sense and my teeth ache especially when i bite down on things. i'm diabetic and my sugar is a bit elevated but i've been able to adjust insulin for that. i sleep like a baby all through the night now but my feet, ankles and calves are so swollen, i can barely walk. i can't believe that i've developed this edema and i think i'm going to have to go off the medicines. too painful." | 5 |
pain | "i am 25 and have been taking 7.5/500 percocet since i was 15 (10 years) and it used to work very well but its super easy to build up a tolerance and you have to wait a few weeks for it to go down so they also just started giving me 100mg of demerol which is fantastic. i have iga nephropathy, and nifridas, and calcuim kidney stones and will have to live with pain the rest of my life and it is very hard to find a doctor who will prescribe to someone my age who is really suffering." | 4 |
pain | "recently prescribed percocet following lumbar fusion after several years on vicodin. i saw one person say the opposite, and the reaction with individuals could be different, but percocet makes me feel disoriented with 2 tabs (5mg each). even heard about a crisis with an elderly person for disorientation while in my surgeon's office several weeks ago. my job requires mental sharpness and i have to say vicodin is clearly superior and a better pain reliever for me in that regard. i generally break the pills in half to match what would have been the percocet level effect for pain as vicodin is more potent. i would not know what is like to take pain medication for enjoyment and never felt addicted in that sense but i have strict discipline." | 4 |
emergency contraception | "had unprotected sex the day i was ovulating. within 12 hours i took plan b. five days later i had a bad backache and woke up with cramping and what i guess was heavy spotting that lasted about 3 days. my period was due on a tuesday but started that saturday (5 days late). the only real side effect besides the spotting was i was very irritable the week leading up to my period and i never ever have pms. i would recommend this highly if you get yourself into a similar situation. of course condoms, bcp, iud etc… are a much better option." | 10 |
birth control | "since i work at an ob-gyn office, i'm somewhat of a birth control connoisseur. i was on yaz for a year before switching over to beyaz with folate. in the entire time i've been taking these pills, i've only had 3 periods even though i take the placebo pills. also, i haven't experienced a single one of the bad side effects like i've had with other pills. no weight gain, no tenderness, no periods, no crazy anger, and my sex drive has improved 100% since i was on nuvaring before. i rate yaz an a plus!" | 0 |
birth control | "so i have irregular periods and decided to get back on bc to regulate them... i'm on day 11 of aviane and it is the absolute worst!!!!!!!!! i started spotting within a day of taking the pill... i figured since it been a while that was normal. ugh. then started a full blown period the next day and it hasn't gone away. i missed one dosage and that lightened it up, but now that i'm taking it reguarly again it's a heavy cycle again. also i've vomitted once and have been consistently nauseous and have headaches all day. i try to drink water and eat but nothing is helping, but laying down and i can't do that all day. my mood is ridiculous. i cry about everything now. i cried because the sun was out and it was beautiful smh. i would say stay away!" | 0 |
anxiety | "the generic venlafaxine is not comparable to effexor xr at all . you have to take them 1 every so many hours you have to figure it out to take during your waking hours. therefore you crash daily and more than once a day. the bad news is my insurance won't pay for the effexor i have to pay out of pocket for it." | 3 |
pain | "i had tried many, if not every pain med known to man. hardware in my neck du to osteomyelitis. excruciating nerve pain & damage due to diabetes and venous insufficiency, copd, etc....etc... like i mentioned i've tried everything and the methadone seemed to help without the side effects. i was on over 100 mgs for quite a while which is why anything i tried for break-through pain was blocked by the methadone. i had spoken to my pain specialist about it and i am taking a giant southbound leap to half of what i've been taking for 2-weeks and see what happens and yes, i am "terrified". wish me luck and i let you know about me endeavors
thanx
b.t." | 4 |
anxiety | "after a 4 day hospitalization for anxiety and to reduce prescription drug usage i was disturbed by the zombifying drugs i was prescribed (trazodone, abilify, lithium). i'd been having a very hard time leaving my house and answering the phone. i was eventually prescribed gabapentin while i continued to titrate off of xanax. while i've started craving sweets and drinking sodas ( i ate an entire cake in 24 hours) i am feeling much better. it does not, however, help me sleep. i try to take my last dose before 6pm. i experimented last night and took it right before bed and i woke up every couple of hours. i have unusual reactions to meds and adjust my expectations and understanding of side effects. this is a helpful drug for anxiety." | 3 |
obesity | "my dr gave me an rx to start contrave today. i haven't started it yet, i am a little worried about the side effects.
i started on belviq in may 2015 and had a fantastic start, absolutely the best experience with weight loss ever. i started at 217lbs and was at 178lbs in november with very little exercise throughout that time. however i then hit my plateau. i know i cheated a lot around the holidays and that could definitely be why i stopped losing, but when i saw my dr today he recommend we try something new.
so now here i am reading about this new drug i am about to start. i hope it goes well but if not i will definitely go back to belviq and up my workout routine to see if i can get back to losing.
looking for positive vibes!!! good luck" | 7 |
depression | "i started taking this drug for chronic daily headaches in 1999. turns out they were caused by stress & serious depression. the serzone was a miracle drug for me! i saw the world so much more clearly and without the negative lens. my headaches were gone (turns out it actually has a patent for preventing migraines!). i was on it for 8 years until i moved to a new city and had trouble finding doctors to write for it. so i was off it the last two years, and my doctor had me on awful depakote instead. i hated it! i found a doctor this week to put me back on nefazodone (serzone). i look forward to ramping up the dosage and feeling alive again! it was a great drug for me without sexual side effects, which is important to many men." | 1 |
weight loss | "i've had an excellent experience on this medication. i have ben on the medication and it is now close to the time where i need to wean off. i have had side effects from this medication, though they were short lived and tolerable. during the 1st 6 weeks (+/- a week), i experienced nausea, head aches, borborygmus (or a loud active sounding intestinal tract). i did not have any vomiting or diarrhea ever. i did occasionally experience constipation which was alleviated by taking colace (1-2 pills 1-2 times daily as needed). i began this journey almost a year ago to the date. i started out at 166 lbs (5'4) and moderately overweight. i am now healthier and happier. i currently weight 138 lbs and have a target weight of 135 lbs. very successful." | 6 |
birth control | "started on manestein 24 fe to help balance out my cramping & the heavy bleeding during my periods. which it did help. a week after i started my next new set i started to have the bad feeling in my upper stomach like i have been doing tons of sit ups non stop. so i thought i probably moved funny or something it'll go away. well a couple days went along & it got worse. it bwcame more intense & sharpe stabbing pains & it extended into my back as well. i couldn't lay on my sides nor even when i drove in a vehicle any bump nor turn it hurt. i knew it was time to go to the hospital. when they checked me out they said i had a blood clot going to my liver which was cause by birth control. becareful it might not be for you." | 0 |
birth control | "i just had the mirena put in today--as of the procedure it wasn't painful at all!! i have 1 kid so i think mothers would have an easier time with this procedure. cramping afterwards was very minimal as well. i did take tylenol before and after the visit to reduce any possible pain. hoping this works well for me for the rest of the time!" | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on sprintec for 9 months (switched from generess fe). for the entire first month i experienced horrible stomach cramps, extreme bloating to where my lower abdomen felt like a rock hard balloon, headaches (i never get headaches) as well as dizziness. i called my doctor after two weeks and told her i couldn't handle it. she told me to finish out the month to give my body a chance to regulate. after that initial month, i have had absolutely no symptoms. my sex drive has been back to normal and my personality is happy and normal again since switching to sprintec! also, my periods are regular and i have very minimal bleeding, cramping, etc. over all, i would recommend this pill." | 0 |
birth control | "i got this birth control when i was 17. i am now 19 and i can't wait to get it out !! when i first got on it i had crazy cravings and couldn't stop eating. but no weight gain. mood swings are horrible. i only got a period in transition to switching from the depo shot to this implant. it was the worst period ever. it lasted about a month and was constant heavy bleeding. but haven't seen one since and that's the main reason i've stayed on it. i didn't realize my steady weight gain though.. i went from 160 lbs to 215 in less than a year. so i started working out a lot more and drinking a lot more water and changing diet. nothing is working i've only gained more weight!!" | 0 |
depression | "i have been on pristiq for about 8 weeks now. i feel good and i am not feeling depressed or sad anymore. i did go through some peaks and valleys with pristiq at start up for a good 4 weeks and it wasn't seeming to help. it seemed as though it was making me feel worse but all of a sudden i had a breakthrough and have felt good since. my advice to people just starting pristiq is to give it time you will have a breakthrough, your body needs time to adjust to it. " | 1 |
weight loss | "i started taking belviq aug 2.i weighed 200 lbs.10 weeks later i weigh in at 180. some weeks i don't loose a pound and then the next week i might loose 3 to 4 lbs. i am very satisfied and i eat at least one salad a day and i walk on the treadmill 1/2 mile a day. my clothes are looking awfully baggie on me. my goal is 10 more pounds and then it's time to go shopping. i only take 1 pill a day as soon as i get up .i have had no side effects." | 6 |
pain | "i have taken norco in increasing doses (though not above what my doctor recommended) since 2004. over the years i have tried a dozen or more medicines for my back pain, which is due to a l5/s1 herniation, and the only ones that have worked were hydrocodone and oxycodone - until the butrans patch that is. i started on the 5mg patch for a month, which cut my norco intake in half. i then was upped to the 10mg patch, which has cut my norco down to about a pill a day for breakthrough pain. it really helps - and i'm sleeping through the night for the first time in years since my medicines aren't wearing off at 2am. admittedly, i've only been on this for 6 weeks, but i am highly optimistic based on my early results." | 4 |
depression | "i have just started taking mirtizon and it is great. i am sleeping 6 to 8 hours a night (without waking up). when i do wake up i feel refreshed and ready for the day (i found that if i take too much i will feel sluggish and tired for at least a day). i no longer need valium or stilnox. i am borderline bi-polar and have hsp (hyper sensitive personality). this medicine has made me feel like a normal person again with the ability to express all my feelings in a normal way. i no longer keep things inside, or explode with rage. i am more tolerant and basically a more sane person to be around. i have found i have an increase in appetite and headaches, but i will gladly pay this price for the benefits." | 1 |
pain | "i was prescribed lortab for pain due to an infected tooth. i do not feel it helped the pain at all. the only thing that it definitely does is helps me fall asleep. i am still in pain waiting for the antibiotics to clear up the infection so i can get a root canal. i haven't got the same results as the people that consider this magical. i really wish it was like that for me." | 4 |
birth control | "i love this birth control. it took a couple of months for my body to get used to it, but now it's amazing. my skin is clear, not perfect though. the 4 iron pills are amazing as well. my period is extra light and i enjoy the slight reassurance that i'm not pregnant. i give it a 10!" | 0 |
anxiety | "i live in the uk where it is virtually impossible to get xanax (or any benzodiazepine) so i am very lucky to have found a good doctor to prescribe it. i am 25 years old and the last 14 years of my life were a living hell. i have bpd and a very severe anxiety disorder that left me having multiple daily panic attacks, breakdowns and even suicide attempts. every doctor told me in the uk we get talking therapy and an ssri for anxiety, but never benzo's. so i suffered on for years and years until 4 months ago i found a dr who prescribed me xanax (alprazolam) 0.5mg 3 times a day (1mg if needed) and it is a miracle drug to me. for the first time in my life, i live without the constant, crippling anxiety. i highly recommend this med." | 3 |
birth control | "i started nexplanon may 2016 and i had my period very light for around 3 months then it settled and completely stopped. since november i've had very irregular periods, as i started to bleed after sex, so i checked for sti's and all okay. i had no weight gain, but experienced very depressed mood and the constant on and off bleeding. i couldn't cope with nexplanon, awful drug and it's a foreign object that i should of not put in my body. i had pregnancy symptoms on nexplanon including nausea in the mornings. awful would recommend it to anyone." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been taking this medication for a one week, 2 days now. i was scared to take it at first because i have never taken an oral contraceptive before. i was on the patch and it was a nightmare. but this medication sits pretty well with me. i get a little nausea from time to time but nothing major. occasionally a headache and mild cramps. (these symptoms aren't normal for me so that's how i know its the medication). i've also have my period for as long as i been taking it but it's very light. hopefully my body will get used to it soon. oh and i haven't any mood swings." | 0 |
adhd | "our 8 yr old son was diagnosed with adhd in kindergarten. we tried everything. we left no stone unturned. we were referred to a great psychiatrist who listened to our concerns and advised us to start him on vyvanse. he started in march 17. to say it has been a miracle is an understatement. while he is not yet a "a" student, he can now work independently, is not as frustrated, his handwriting has improved. his teachers are amazed at the turn around. i am only writing a review because i had read all the blogs and was terrified to say the least. this med so far has worked with only a few side effects that we are working on.ie;increased agitation when coming off of. his happiness and ability to learn is worth it" | 9 |
birth control | "i had been on gildess fe 1/20 for about 2 and a half years until its recent recall. like many others on this feed, the pharmacy automatically switched me to blisovi fe. this pill has ruined my body. i haven't had this much acne on my face since i was a teenager, and i have gained so much weight in my stomach. i usually work out vigorously 4-6 days/week and seldom eat junk food or fast food, but with the way my body looks, i might as well be sitting on the couch from morning to night eating nothing but pizza and cheeseburgers. i guess this pill prevents pregnancy because no one wants to have sex with a whale. i will be starting apri after i'm done with this pill pack...the next week can not come soon enough." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "works well, and works fast. do not be afraid to talk with your doctor about increasing the dosage early on if it is only working a little bit, especially if you have tried a lot of the other anti-psychotics before. i am bipolar 1, severe with psychotic features- about as intense as it gets for bipolar- and olanzapine finally did it. i started off at 5mg the first day at night, the next day 10, and then 15mg the following day with 5mg taken in the morning. this medicine works very well for my anxiety, as well. i highly recommend this medication." | 5 |
anxiety | "it has done great for me. i used to "bite my kids' heads off" in the mornings and startle a lot easier, for examples. i can also take it in small doses at a time to keep from sleeping all day from the side effects." | 3 |
acne | "do not ever take this. i'm serious. i strongly advise you not to. my doctor lied to my face and said this wasn't causing my problems but right when i came off poof they went away..i'm telling you i had the worst anxiety and panick attacks continously for days when i got to the fourth month of taking this it literally ran my body and mind down to the ground..worst thing ever..do not take thisss!!!it literally made me feel like i was going insane not to mention the depression and all other side effects with it that i never really noticed till i put the pieces together. to " | 2 |
obesity | "this is a miracle drug. i am on week 3, i have lost 12 pounds. the side effects i am experiencing are dry mouth and a little fatigue. let me just say that i was a depressed drunk. i drank every day. the medicine contains buproprian which treats depression and aids in smoking cessation. it also contains an opiate antagonist which blocks the effects of downers like alcohol. i have tried drinking but i either don't want it or get no effect. i used to zoom through three tall stiff screwdrivers. additionally i have had the same pack of cigarettes for 4 days now. i have my life back. i look great and my family is so pleased. started working from day 1. i love it." | 7 |
birth control | "i have had the implant for roughly a year now and i cannot wait to remove it finally. i haven't got pregnant and had no actual period. however- i have not been happy or motivated since the insertion. i am constantly depressed, not in a typical way i mean i do not value myself at all anymore. i have gained a ridiculous amount of weight (45lbs) since having the implant and have found it near enough impossible to try and lose it, regardless of which diet i am using or exercise. i have been so angry and moody towards everyone, including my partner. i have next to no sex drive at all which has put a little strain on my relationship as we have probably had sex 5 times in the last 7 months. i have had spots and bad odour since having the implant." | 0 |
birth control | "this pill did tremendously help with my cramps and lighten my period. but i have thought i was losing my mind since i started it. very depressed all the time, extreme highs and way more extreme lows, my skin has never broken out like it has since starting this pill, i've gained almost 40 pounds no matter how i cut back and exercise more i can't get rid of it (something i've never had a problem with), my hair is literally falling out, i'm so achy and sore all day everyday, and i don't even know what sleep is anymore. funny enough i didn't connect any of these symptoms to this pill even though it all didn't start until after i started this pill, it was just another sleepless night on the net. i'll just deal with the cramps, not worth it" | 0 |
emergency contraception | "honestly i was scared like every other girl is, and this pill actually does work. worth all of the money. the symptoms i had after taking plan b (i took plan babout 30 min after unprotected sex) is my increase in appetite, i also had to pee a lot. but my period did not come late, it actually came 4 days earlier. i am so relieved to not be pregnant, i recommend this product 100% but the sooner the better! also, stop reading online girls, it'll just scare you more. my boyfriend came inside me a little bit without a condom and i was sure i was pregnant but after taking this, i'm most definitely not." | 10 |
anxiety | "clonazepam probably saved my life. i've been on it for twelve years. it was originally prescribed to me because my antidepressant was not doing the job of suppressing panic attacks. clonazepam worked incredibly well for me - for 12 years, .5 milligrams is all i need to stop the worst of panic attacks. i've never noticed any side effects, save for some drowsiness at times. the only downside that i've experienced is a mild physical dependence. if i go more than two days without a clonazepam, i start to feel kind of jittery, restless, and tense. these periods of physical dependence have been easily remedied though, by simply easing up on the dose over the course of a couple of weeks." | 3 |
birth control | "i'm using this pill for birth control. i was scared to use it at first because of all the bad reviews, but i didn't have any symptoms at all until about a week and a half in. i started spotting like crazy, i was nauseous and didn't want to do anything, also it made me a little depressed, and i started getting a little more acne than usual. so i called the doctor and they said to switch to taking the pill at night. i take the pill as close to 10pm as possible and i haven't had anymore spotting or nausea. also i just had my first period while on the pill and even though my periods are never heavy this one was even lighter and didn't last as long as my normal period would. so far it's doing its job for its intended use." | 0 |
depression | "took remeron/mirtazapine few years ago for about one week & gained about 15 (unwanted pounds). i just ate and slept so i stopped after a week! was taking it first thing in the morning at the time but this doc said take at night. i need the appetite stimulation now so i'm prescribed it again. don't know if i could handle the ravenous, uncontrollable appetite it gives though and don't remember the effect on my depression as i was too consumed with eating. " | 1 |
birth control | "i have been on this pill for over a year and i love it! i used to be on the nuvaring and it was the absolute worst experience. i was constantly crying/arguing/depressed without any reason. i also gained a lot of weight on the ring. i have not gained any weight in lo loestrin fe except for in my breasts. i also have not had any mood swings in comparison to the ones i had before on the ring. my periods (when i do get them, which is rare now) last for 2 days and are super light. a downfall is that since lo loestrin fe is so new it is still pricey without insurance coverage. but it is great and after using it, i'm hesitant to switch to anything else." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "when me me and my boyfriend had sex the condom broke. it was also the day after my period ended. we bought this pill the next day and took it. the next day i threw up and was really nauseous. about a week later i had some spotting for about 5 days and it kinda freaked me about because i thought i might be pregnant. but after a really long month and a few weeks i finnaly got my period two days ago. this pill will work if you take it soon enough. just be patient for your period. it might make it a few weeks late but don't panic. that's what made this whole experience bad because i was panicking. good luck!!" | 10 |
weight loss | "hi--i am 54 y.o. female nurse who over the last fives gained 10 pounds a year with stress and menopause. i had a physical in july and weighed in at 215lbs and 5' 6". started first month at 15mg. dosage strong, but i needed a good jump start--i had really bad snacking habits and barely exercised. i started walking 2 miles every evening and cut my calories down to around 1,000--eating clean proteins (chicken, fish, oikos triple zero greek yogurt) and tons of veggies, and fresh fruit daily. increased my water intake, which took away side effect of tingling and constipation. that is key--start day with big glass of water. 2nd month on, 7.5mg dose. i feel so healthy!
it's mid sept and i'm down over 32 pounds.shopping in the back of my closet:)" | 6 |
birth control | "i was seeking long term birth control so that i would be able to not have to worry about taking a pill every day. unfortunately because i have anxiety already this hormone made it really hard for me to live normally. extremely effective in terms of keeping me not pregnant but was just really hard for me to deal with mood swings and started effecting my relationships and lifestyle. i am having it taken out in a week and getting the paragard iud to try something else out for a change. this might be the right birth control for you, sometimes you have to try things out to see what works best!" | 0 |
birth control | "i bleed for a month sometimes even longer, then i'm off for about 3 weeks. i have lost my sex drive. the only thing good about the nexplanon is it prevents pregnancy." | 0 |
birth control | "it kept me from getting pregnant, but gave me horrible cramps, even in between periods. my mood was out of control. i had extreme anger and depression, i've never felt so crazy in my life. mild headaches, but they were daily. lost my sex drive, and got a yeast infection like immediately. couldn't eat anything, which may sound like a dream come true, but it was really unhealthy. forcing myself to eat made me nauseous. also had vaginal dryness, felt really dehydrated, and was constipated. definitely not the right pill for me. good luck ladies, i hope you have a better experience on this.
* take it at the same time every day or you'll get nauseous!" | 0 |
acne | "i got prescribed this a few month ago and i seen a difference within a week or so until i noticed how dry and flaky my skin was getting i couldn't bare it no longer as i was itch, itch and itch however i was back to my doctors and got prescribed the same stuff only this time i am going to give it time and hope for the best results." | 2 |
pain | "i had a hernia operation and a few kidney stones. taking one percodan every four hours and when the pain gets more severe one every three hours. after my hernia operation i took a percodan every three hours, even at night, for three weeks. it really saved the day but i had a hangover for about four days. worth it." | 4 |
pain | "i went to the er with horrible pain in my side and abdomen (turns out i have gallstones) i can not take narcotics because i was addicted to morphine in the past and currently take suboxone. so, i was willing to just deal with the pain rather than take anything for it. so, the doctor said he can give me toradol. they put it in my iv and within a couple minutes it took the edge off my pain. it went from an 8 to about a 6 on the pain scale. i some how managed to fall asleep and when they woke me up to go to ultrasound a little later, i had zero pain. it is truly amazing. they gave me a prescription to bring home - 5 days worth, and so far no pain. hope it works this good after surgery!" | 4 |
depression | "i started wellbutrin xl 150mg 2 days ago, and almost immediately it has taken my "sadness" away to the point that i don't feel the heaviness on my chest anymore. i even told my mom that i feel normal -- and this is what normal people feel like. i can honestly say i have been depressed for 3 years after 2 breakups, job/career issues and a death of a friend. i can say i feel no emotions (i guess i have been so sad for so long, i didn't know any other emotion but sadness and depression)." | 1 |
pain | "i have chronic back and neck pain from 2 car accidents, i was rear ended. had to have a 3 level cervical fusion with titanium plate 5 years ago.
i was on exalgo 8 mg, with dilaudid or norco for breakthrough pain. norco always worked better for breakthrough pain, but don't like being forced to take acetaminophen that's in norco. just switched to 10 mg zohydro 2x/day. side effects were headache, nausea and a knot in my stomach. which lasted the first 1-2 hours. my md gave me zofran for nausea which worked. my pain control is great! i am also sleeping much better. i do take some norco for breakthrough, but so much better! this is day 3, and side effects seem to be gone! great medicine. need to get coupon working for me. thanks zohydro!" | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "this pulled me right out of the zombie state the mood stabilizer antidepressant combination had put me in. i still have swings, but they're not as deep or as long, and my mania is still stifled enough that it's productive rather than destructive." | 5 |
bipolar disorde | "i'm a female in my 60's. i have been on various anti-depressant medications for
about ten years. nothing has helped much. i finally gave up on them all.
my diagnoses: depression & post traumatic stress disorder.
for the last 2 weeks i've been on 20mg of latuda. what a positive experience! it definitely helps me focus better. and helps decrease my depression. the only
complaint is that i'm hungry more. my dr said i could increase to 40mg latuda
and/or add wellbutrin. right now i'm okay with just 20mg latuda. don't want to change anything right now. yes, i recommend it.
i don't know whether my medicare will cover latuda. my dr gave me samples." | 5 |
weight loss | "i start my fourth week of contrave tomorrow. the 4 a day week. so far i've only lost 4-5 pounds, but i've lost 3 inches in my waist, 1 inch in my hips and chest. pounds a good but inches are great! as far as side effects go, constipation and mild head/neck ache since starting two in the morning. starting weight 169 at 5'3 and 33 years old. my doctor gave me a discount card for this since insurance didn't cover it. would've been $245 a month now only $90." | 6 |
emergency contraception | "i'm writing this to help calm some fears. i was freaking out reading these reviews about 3 weeks ago.
i had protected sex with a condom, but it broke and we didn't realize until we were done. he came inside me; none was in the condom. it was also the middle of my cycle, so i was fertile. i freaked, cleaned up, and went to cvs. i took the plan b about an hour after the incident. the next day i had weird cramps and felt like i needed to throw up. then i had no other side effects until about 10 days after taking plan b when i started spotting. i spotted very lightly for 5 days then all of a sudden got a pretty heavy period that lasted a week. i'm so relieved it worked! i'm glad i took it so soon or it may not have worked." | 10 |
weight loss | "i am a 20 years old male, i was never involved in sports in high school. i started taking adipex february of 2013, it is now june and i have lost 57 lbs! i have gotten off the medicine for about a month now and only take a pill every now and then as i start to lose my motivation but coming from 334 lbs and only being 5'10" it is amazing the difference you feel in your entire body. i am a full time college student and that makes it hard to focus on your health, but adipex does it for me. i have had the dry mouth and it does tend to make me extremely irritable sometimes, but still does the job i have gone from a 48 in jeans to a 44 and some 42s fit." | 6 |
pain | "i have a history of kidney stones (very painful) and vicodin is the pain killer of choice. tylenol 3 is very similar. my doctor has alternated between them. when vicodin doesn't work (about 10% of the time) i have to go to the emergency room for a morphine injection." | 4 |
depression | "i started taking cymbalta 6 months ago. i know that they say this medicine can take about 3 weeks to kick in, however, i felt relief within hours of taking it. maybe it's some medical miracle or my body finally got what it needed. i am a well educated woman who had a rough childhood. i tried different anti-depressants over the years and never felt anything like this. i stopped having suicidal thoughts. the side effects were: loss of appetite and so tired that i had to lay down in the afternoon. the only other medication i take is birth control. i discovered the following: if i take my birth control at night before bed and the 30mg cymbalta in the morning then i'm not tired. the side effects went away by the 12th week so hang in there!" | 1 |
pain | "i have harrington rods in my back from having severe scoliosis, so i had a spinal fusion when i was 16. now that i am 24 yrs old i suffer from severe pain from the rods. percocet 10/325 is a lifesaver! without this medication i would be in trouble. i can actually go to the park with my kids and enjoy life again without being in agony. i take every dose as prescribed. this is a great medicine for chronic pain patients!" | 4 |
birth control | "i started taking this about 8 months ago and up until 4 months ago i was fine with it. i have been suffering major depression, suicidal thoughts, anger issues( i never had anger issues before this pill), and i'm always bleeding. i get spotting at least every week for three days. my sex drive has decreased. i am constantly having yeast infections and when i get turned on i can barely get wet like i use to normally before i took this pill no matter how horny i am. even though high blood pressure runs in my family as an 18 year old my blood pressure is way to high especially for taking birth control and my blood presume meds. whatever you do, don't take this birth control. calling my doctor tomorrow to get off this drug after reading into it." | 0 |
insomnia | "this drug is scary!!! the 20mg dose puts me on the threshold of sleep, without allowing me to actually fall asleep. i accidentally thought the maximum dose was 40mg so i took two 20mg pills. it really did make me fall asleep, but you can forget about trying to function at all the following day. i am quite desperate for sleep, so now i take 35mg when i have absolutely nothing going on the next day. i am retired and can stay at home without having to drive anywhere. the half-life of this drug is 12 hours!!! that means if you take a 20mg pill, your still going to have 10mg in your system 12 hours later. i can see why people fall asleep driving to work. ambien on the other hand has a half-life of only of about 2.5 hours. dangerous drug!!!" | 8 |
birth control | "i have been on lutera for 8 months. it has made my period super consistent; it always comes on the same day or the day after. my period lasts about 5 days; not much different from when i was not on the pill. i have not had any spotting. i get cramps occasionally the first day or two on my period, but the cramps are not as bad as they used to be and not as frequent. i have not had any bad side effects except for occasional bloating, acne flare-up around when i'm getting my period, and some mood swings. overall, i am pleased, so do not be afraid to try this kind; however, birth control affects every one differently so you may have a completely different experience than me!" | 0 |
birth control | "i'm 21 years old and got the skyla iud put in four months ago. worst pain i've ever felt. i don't get a period at all, but i randomly get crampy/moody. my doctor told me if wasn't supposed to affect my mood because the hormones only release throughout the uterus. i recently started researching common side effects (something i should have done before) and discovered that depression is common. i'm more depressed than i've ever been -- no appetite, often tired/lathargic, etc. additionally i have absolutely no interest in having sex. the past four months have been really rough. i'm looking to get this thing removed. :(" | 0 |
birth control | "in my experience, the mirena was not for me. i was not able to lose weight, i gained weight, with only having it for 6 months. sex was good, but not what it used to be. it felt like it was poking me. i was aware of the bleeding and how it will be, but it's been 6 months and i am bleeding every week for 4-5 days! did not like this. i am getting this out. " | 0 |
birth control | "i was switched from genress fe, the birth control i was on for 5 years, to glidess fe 1/20, the pill my insurance would agree to cover. before starting on glidess, i had no mood swings, no acne, and no spotting - even when switched to generic genress. as soon as i started glidess, i began to to get angry over silly things just prior to my period beginning. i also began to break out in acne -a problem that i had not had for about 4 years. then today, i had random spotting even though i've been on the pill for 4 months and am extremely moody (something that was never a problem when on the other pill). to say i'm dissatisfied would be an understatement. i will be calling my ob/gyn to switch the pill tomorrow morning." | 0 |
acne | "i remember being horrified by looking at myself in the mirror. crying non stop, but ever since i started using epiduo, my confidence is back. i haven't been this happy in months and epiduo really did the trick to my skin. it may have burned at first and peeled a lot but my face is a lot clearer and i recommend it to everyone with acne problems!" | 2 |
birth control | "it was convenient having the diminished periods. however, when i was on this pill it put me into a horrible major depression. i had never before experienced any mental trauma or illness, and as soon as i realized that it might have been this birth control and took myself off of it i was basically back to normal in about two weeks. it affects everyone differently, but i also had found out that friend of mine was on this pill and she, too was uncharacteristically depressed. " | 0 |
birth control | "i've had the implant since october 2015 so i've been on it 1 and a half years. unlike a lot of people, at the start i had a great experience, my periods got much lighter and then stopped all together and i felt great. however recently, since starting university in september, i've had dramatic mood swings and often cry hysterically about nothing when i'm by myself. it's making it hard for me to study and taking its toll on my long distance relationship. i'm thinking about getting it out but i'm not hesitant to go onto any other hormonal contraception. luckily i'm under 25 in the uk so the nhs will cover any new cost and provide advise. i just want to feel like myself again." | 0 |
adhd | "my 10 year old son was placed on intuniv for his severe case of adhd because stimulants make him angry due to his anxiety. all other medicines have not worked. my son after 2 weeks began communicating with his teachers. they love this new kid and he talks about his feelings like he never has before. his friends are not asking to come visit again. his true personality has appeared and i love it. he writes like he's in 8th grade, his a very high iq but it was not showing up on his class work. he is now able to keep up and he plays basketball with no anxiety. 25 points in one game, his self esteem has improved drastically. i love it. although we still have some work to do for his obsessive compulsive disorder, he loves the medication and reminds me if i forget about it." | 9 |
acne | "i've dealt with moderate acne since i was roughly 12 years old. i've tried just about every acne treatment out there with no prevail. when i started my retin-a (0.025) treatment 5 months ago i became really discouraged by my skins immediate discolouration, mostly red, and the flakiness it created. i came close a couple times to giving up, especially when my skin wasn't clearing up and how sore i was some days from the continuous use. but this past month has been the turn around. i feel i am finally out of the so called 'purge' and my skin is becoming clear and smooth like it has been in past for short stints. the best advice i can give any user is to have patience. it's not an overnight fix, but the long term results are worth it." | 2 |
obesity | "i am classified in the bmi category as obese. i need to lose 90 pounds and since starting belviq in october of 2016, i have lost 42 pounds. i have started working out because i know that just losing the weight was not enough, i needed to get my heart going again. i have no medical issue, so it is just about getting the weight off for a healthier me. it took about 3 weeks for my weight to start dropping and it has been slow. there are times where i will lose weight and then i might go a week and lose nothing. the main thing is not giving up and getting out their and trying. i can't run a mile yet, but i can walk it. don't stop trying and don't give up on belviq. it really helps." | 7 |
birth control | "i've had my implanon since october of 2011. i spotted for a few days right after i had it inserted but then i didn't get my period for well over a year! i've only had my period once since then and i'm happy with that. on the other hand i have noticed various mood changes and a little depression. the worst part is my sex drive has gone down so much. my husband doesn't believe me when i say it's the hormones (i almost didn't believe myself at one point) but after reading all these reviews i'm sure it is. it's a great method of birth control but definitely affects everyone differently, so far as not getting pregnant, it works." | 0 |
depression | "i've been using brintellix for 3 months now - 20mg
- depression is almost completely over & back to work
- side effects still ongoing - dry mouth - weight gain - stomach bloating - abdominal pain ( less frequent now) - dizziness
looking forward to reduce dosage & slowly getting off it." | 1 |
pain | "was taking 10 7.5/325 daily for severe auto immune joint foot pain and nerve pain. 60mg time release. 9 out of 10 days i'm fully functional like a normal mom. my only issue is ibs... if i take in the am and have my guts evacuate i am forced to suffer with only my 3 daily allowed break through pain medication. then if i don't double up the break through the withdrawal symptoms cause my guts to keep dumping. i have slow digestion and it works about 19 to 22 hours. i imagine a regular digestive system would burn through this medicine before 24 hours. i tried it at night first and really enjoyed waking up without pain but had trouble the last 3 hours before the next dose. i would rather spend those wasted hours in bed each morning." | 4 |
insomnia | "i have been taking matazapine for just over 2 years now. i have a fear of dieing in my sleep so never really relaxed when i had to go to sleep and would be up all night. when i started taking them i was on out like a light i couldn't keep my eyes open and they really helped me sleep real quick. 2 years on they still help me sleep not to the point i am struggling to keep my eyes open but to a more natural state which is what i liked about them as they help your body adjust over time. i am now on 30mg and when i take them it relaxes me to help me go to sleep naturally with out thinking about it. i recommend this to any one who struggles with insomnia/ death fear like i did. it's worth trying to get yourself back on track with your sleep." | 8 |
birth control | "i received the implant in may 2015, i loved it at first. my implant never hurt, i didn't have a scar or anything. however, my mood changed drastically. i went through anxiety, depression and i gained almost 30 pounds. i've always been very active so the weight gain was unexplainable." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "hi girls (and guys), i know you're probably scared and worried right now and searching every single website on the internet right now to see what is going on. my boyfriend and i had sex on february 20th on the last day of my period without a condom, just to be safe we thought we should take the pill. well i was scheduled to get my period on the 19th and i had taken the pill 2 times before just to be safe. i waited and waited and read reviews on this site just like you are now. i took two pregnancy tests after i had waited 4 days without a period (most nerve wracking moments of my life), they were negative and finally 8 days late came aunt flow. so with that ladies and gentlemen, be patient, don't stress as easy as it is, it will come soon!" | 10 |
birth control | "i have been using nuvaring for 2 months. i have been very emotional, have bad anxiety, shaking of hands and whole body, very nauseous all the time. i don't think this is a good birth control option for me at all. when i used birth control pills i never experienced anything like this. it may be good for others but not for me." | 0 |
anxiety | "much like the other posters have said, this drug is a life-saver. dealing with crippling anxiety was impacting my life and work. once i got placed on it everything just kinda fell into place. i did not worry about everything, sleep came easier, and the over all feeling was that i was normalized and could carry on. one caveat to this is that the feeling it does give is beautiful but it has a strong appeal to stay at that level. probably be on this drug for life." | 3 |
insomnia | "i've been on quetiapine for years for bipolar. i started having really. bad problems with sleeping. they upped my dose a few times, now i'm on 600 mg and still having trouble getting asleep. i've been on so many pills for sleep and nothing has worked, i'm running out of choices, getting really irritated, i need sleep" | 8 |
birth control | "my 15yr old daughter had nexplanon implanted 3mths ago. best choice given she has horrible periods & busy schd. since then she has been sick several times, lost interest in a lot of things she once enjoyed, has continued to have light spotting since the implantation. 2mths ago she had sudden onset of facial swelling. then 5wks ago she started having sinus/allergy symptoms. after 3 rounds of antibiotics, a steroid+starting allergy pill + nose spray she has not gotten better at all. actually seems to have gotten worse. she's miserable. she has constant cold chills, head aches, shortness of breath, restless sleep & moodiness. she's almost seems depressed. she has had spotting the entire 3mths since implanted. she goes monday to get it removed" | 0 |
birth control | "it has been two weeks since my skyla insertion. the insertion was most people described. more than just discomfort. after the insertion, i immediately had to sit. i was nauseous, sweating, and experiencing tremendous cramps. i opened the patient room door to let the nurses know i was not doing so hot. luckily, i have a wonderful doctor's office. they had me lie down with the lights out with some water and a couple 800mg ibuprofen. my nurse assured me she had the exact same reaction. i have had cramping since my procedure (some day its awful, some days manageable). i am hoping they will subside soon. i am happy to be off the pill. i have been taking it for 16 years and am happy to not be ingesting all that extra estrogen." | 0 |
adhd | "i liked the fact that this medication help me focus but it seemed as i was very "distant". i didn't like how it made me just not want to move or do anything. i am 24 and just recently found out i have adhd and it is most likely i have had it all my life. i have trouble with finishing what i start and just can't stay focused! so right now it is just trying to find the right kind of medication for me before i start back up at school in january." | 9 |
pain | "i am a 70 year old woman. i have spinal stenosis. each day i wake up thinking i won't need to take vicodin today, but i do. i take 2 when the pain starts and it always takes the pain away. if i wait too long to see if the "pain will get better by itself" i'm only fooling myself. it never gets better by itself! my doctor tells me not to worry about addiction, that he knows how often i take it and he keeps track. so i let him do it." | 4 |
weight loss | "i started this med before a weight loss program. my problem was emotional eating. i've been taking it for a month. i feel great. i find the nervous eating has stopped. my appetite has dropped tremendously. only side effect i am thirsty all the time which is okay anyway, i drink lots more water. from reading all the remarks about this drug, its probably isn't for every one, but so are some other drugs. i can't take antibiotics. i highly recommend this drug for weight loss. i've lost 8 lbs." | 6 |
insomnia | "been not sleeping for over 10 months now. usually over the years just a week at a time. this time up 3-4 times a night. about 4 hours of sleep. started restoril last night. slept straight through. yeay" | 8 |
acne | "solodyn really worked great for me. my skin cleared up extremely fast and has stayed clear. i might get a slight pimple here and there but it usually goes away in about 2 days and is hardly even noticeable. i haven't experienced any side effects whatsoever. solodyn is the first antibiotic i have ever taken for my acne so maybe that is why it has worked so well. i would definitely recommend solodyn for anyone who has never taken oral antibiotics for their acne before." | 2 |
adhd | "i have been on focalin xr 10 mg for a week now and it seems to be pretty good. i have adhd/add and i was on vyvanse but it made me very moody and also made me drop 20 pounds in two months. also noticed impulses on that medication. focalin seems to be different i feel a bit zombish but i feel its not an issue. and i also have somewhat of an appetite. i feel much more focused." | 9 |
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