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depression | "i just started zoloft 2 weeks ago and have noticed an immense change in how i've been feeling. i used to be very sad and anxious about my relationship that ended badly, and i would binge eat lots of bread and bagels. since taking it, i've had this new outlook on life.... i've been content with everything. a simple inner peace. i used to be obsessive about my weight (combined with the binge eating, it was a messy combination.) but since then i've been able to eat balanced and not even weigh myself (used to weigh myself compulsively) i've had greater self confidence and wake up every morning excited for my day. i no longer have the crazy anxieties i used to about getting crazy life threatening illnesses. zoloft has been incredible for me." | 1 |
emergency contraception | "my intention is not to freak anyone out, but just to encourage people to discuss the possibility of conception, even with emergency contraception. is plan b effective? yes. is it 100% effective? no! so please consider the possibility instead of listening to someone on the internet who tells you not to worry, and that this pill works without a doubt. this is your life and you need to be safe and take care of yourself. don't stress, but don't put all your faith in what some users seem to consider a "magic pill"." | 10 |
depression | "i have major depression and was prescribed lamictal along with the abilify and wellbutrin that i was already taking. i was surprised because lamictal is usually given to bipolar people and i'm absolutely not bipolar, but it has really helped me. the only side effect i noticed is a tendency to break out a little more (not the rash). no weight gain (weight gain is an issue with so many other depression meds) and no other problems." | 1 |
birth control | "i had this put in back in december. since then, i had a three month long period, a week break, three weeks on and a week off back and forth and i'm at my breaking point. my anxiety is worse than ever and my depression i thought i had been cured of is slowly getting worse and worse. i've gained 30+ pounds and i'm miserable. i can't have sex and it's heavily effecting my marriage, not to mention the constant mood swings and the general emotional apocalypse that is nexplanon. but hey, we're not pregnant." | 0 |
anxiety | "i was started on neurontin for hot flashes. i am also diagnosed with anxiety and depression. not only are my hot flashes gone but so is my anxiety! this medicine has been a miracle for me. i have suffered with anxiety almost all of my life and this is the first medication that actually takes away anxiety. it gives me the sense of relaxation and calmness. it's also not addictive." | 3 |
emergency contraception | "i had unprotected sex with my partner and he finished in me. i was freaked out. i immediately got my birth control the next day and began taking it. i had stopped taking it for some months because during the time i was not sexually active. because its been so long since i've taken it it made me a little sick. my body was not immune to the hormones anymore. i got parranoid and thought i was pregnant and got my partner to go get the morning after pill. i actually took it later than the box said. my dumbass thought it was within 5 days so i took it on the 4th day. a week later my period started. i'm going to take a pregnancy test to be double sure though once my period goes off. i think it worked." | 10 |
bipolar disorde | "i feel normal and am at my best functionality in years. i've been on 150 mg for 4yrs. i'm so grateful. hypomania sustained and managed. i sleep 9hours a night ,i own my own business and am a single parent. i'm very calm." | 5 |
insomnia | "i was prescribed 50mg trazodone for sleep issues and have found it actually preventing me from getting to sleep. i have a feeling of being "wired", have weird dreams when i finally get to sleep (but not for long periods) and have a generally drugged feeling in the morning when getting up. i have discontinued using it and notified my doctor." | 8 |
bipolar disorde | "this has been the most effective medicine i have ever taken for my schizoaffective bipolar type disorder, and i have tried seven different anti-psychotics prior to starting vraylar. i was in a manic state when i took this medicine the first time, and shortly after the first dose the mania stopped completely. i am not experiencing any side effects whatsoever from vraylar. this medicine has the efficacy of clozaril, without all of the nasty side effects. i am truly grateful this medicine exists, without it i would have probably been hospitalized. overall, i am extremely happy with this medication and i am so happy i finally found something that works for me." | 5 |
birth control | "i would just like to state some things for anyone reading the negative reviews and getting worried, because these comments stressed me out for weeks. it is important to understand a couple things. for one, people who experience no negative side effects don't tend to write reviews, because they are so content with the product that they don't think about it. secondly, all birth control pills affect each individual completely differently. what one person thinks is the best pill another will swear up and down it is the worst. if your doctor prescribes this pill for you, don't be too afraid to take it. give it a chance and it may be great for you, as it was for me. if it's not, just stop taking it and find one that better suits your body." | 0 |
obesity | "i have been on contrave since jan 2. 2016, and have lost about 12lbs. i did experience nausea in the beginning. i am very happy with starting this medication. it helps me curbe my binge eating and depression." | 7 |
obesity | "it has now been 7 weeks since i started saxenda for my weight loss. i am please, i am down 26 pounds. i feel good!
i am travelling this week and not sure if i can take these novo disks on the plane with me in my carry on. i still have bouts of nausea. but for the most part, i feel good.
thank you." | 7 |
acne | "i get cystic acne, so my dermatologist gave me epiduo. it definitely helped get rid of the pain and redness, and made the pimples less noticeable. but - if you have dry skin, beware! my dermatologist told me to put a pea-sized amount all over my face every night. i did that, and after about 3 days, my skin was flaky and painfully dry. i can only use it as a spot treatment now because it's just too harsh on my skin." | 2 |
anxiety | "i am a 27yr old female, 115lbs. i have been on lexapro for 2 months now for anxiety. i have never had any problems with anxiety until i started working full-time (a lot of hours that are non-stop) and i started planning my wedding. all of this made me very irritable, stressed to the max, edgy, worried about every little thing, and just not myself. since i've been on lexapro i've been back to myself and better. i'm relaxed and easy going through this stressful time! it took a few weeks for the medicine to kick in and for me to get over a few side effects (insomnia, constipation, tired in the afternoon) but it's totally worth it." | 3 |
birth control | "i got on camrese to help control my endometriosis. i ended up hospitalized with extreme high blood pressure and severe vascular migraines. never had these issues before camrese. after 7 days of bedrest, i am still waiting for this bcp to get out of my system." | 0 |
pain | "i was given nortriptyline by a pain doctor 7 years ago. it did help somewhat with the pain.
however the side effects have been giving me problems ever since. i have problems concentrating but worse than that i daydream constantly. i can't shut it off. it lasts for hours.
it is like it turned on a daydreaming switch in my brain and i can't shut it off. i went off of it expecting it to stop. it never has. it gets more unmanageable. i do not know what to do." | 4 |
depression | "wellbutrion (bupropion) has been in my life for quite the number of years. many of the others i tried had side effects not worth living with. my dosage is maxed at 450mg daily. it is my wife that first notices if i miss a dosage (my regularity is terrible - memory) ; if it's a couple of days or so, i can't even live with myself.
the drug is being taken in combination with: lamotrigine, fluvoxamine, klonopin. there are still days that i am completely worthless - there is no energy or motivation to do anything: my lungs and heart have to remind to get back in gear! there is also a "fog" that seems to impress itself on my thoughts and concentration. on the flip side i can't stand myself without them, more importantly neither can my wife." | 1 |
birth control | "previously, i was on a microgestin pill from planned parenthood, but i wanted a pill that would let me have my periods so they switched me to chateal. it was a bit more potent than the one i was previously on but i really did not experience any worse side effects. i experienced moderate weight gain - i am already pretty petite though so this did not bother me. the only time i experience any mood problems is the few days preceding my period. the pack that i have has the 4th row of reminder/sugar pills, and i usually do not start bleeding until my 3rd or 4th day in, and the periods are light and very manageable. all in all i have had a great experience, however my transition from microgestin pills to chatel may have played a leading role." | 0 |
depression | "was on this for 4 months for anxiety and depression. i found it awful. depression worsened within the first month. increased risk of self harming and urge like i never had. restless legs for the first week while i tried to sleep and awful insomnia. felt like a shell of who i was, impaired thinking and felt a heavy feeling in my head. felt so much better when i came off it, worst thing i ever have done was go on this medication. doctors hand them out now like sweets without people really knowing the risks/side effects. i understand they work for some people however this drug does not work for everyone, as stated on the info." | 1 |
birth control | "i first started with the nuvaring and ended up having to get my gallbladder removed. i have been on reclipsen for 3 years now and the only pros for me are that i do have much clearer skin and am not pregnant but i have awful migraines multiple times a month so bad that i now have a prescription from my neurologist also have basically no sex drive which is driving my boyfriend insane. and i am insanely sensitive and cry almost everyday during the placebo week." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "was put on abilify to control hypomania. i'm very, very sensitive to pretty much every medication. initial i had a stomach ache that only lasted one night and some tiredness the first two days. however... after this i had severe hypomania and restlessness that just didn't go away. it wasn't akasteisia though. unfortunately i can't reach the mood stabilizing effect - being at least 10 mg - since i can't go any higher than 1.25 mg without having side effects such as emotional numbness, numbness of my face, twitching, increased eye blinking - which of course scares me since there is a risk of tardive dyskinesia. it's definitely a very powerfull drug. but it really did help my depression and anxiety, just didn't help control my hypomania. lol" | 5 |
adhd | "i was prescribed effexor, moved to cipralex, then to imipramine and then to cymbalta - doctor thought generalized anxiety disorder. i was 2 years on cymbalta and feeling impulsive, agitated, anxious, stressed, etc. went to psychiatrist instead of gp, he did some tests and indicated adhd thing going on (anxiety was a symptom). started wellbutrin and what a difference. clear concise thinking, lowered anxiety, not thinking at 100 mph and wow - impulsivity is controlled completely. psychistrist and gp were floored! now 6 months and only getting better. wasn't able to save marriage but whoever gets me next is going to be very happy. seriously, the control of adult adhd for me was life changing. only side effect is not so hungry (not a bad thing)." | 9 |
depression | "i started taking 10mg .. and have been on it for 3 months.. other than the being sick to my stomach..was the only side effect i had. i then started taking it at night so that i could sleep through it and it worked.. the crying and no motivation, isolating myself.. and just letting the world go by, fits of anger and yelling stopped..( my son was happy with that),,, sadly i lost my insurance and cannot afford to pay the 300 plus a month for this medicine. and have been off it for 2 weeks now.. i am right back at square one.. with crying, and all that goes along with it... some days i feel like i just want to give up." | 1 |
birth control | "i have been on aviane for three months and i can't stand it. i've had horrible mood swings and very emotional. my breasts have gotten bigger but i had extremely bad stomach aches from it and was miserable for the first month. plus i've gained about 10 pounds from it." | 0 |
depression | "i've been in zoloft for 2 months for depression, anxiety. the reason i don't give it top grades is because i don't have anything else to compare it to. started 1 week on 25mg and then moved to 50mg the first two/three weeks the side effects were the same people describe, headache, tiredness, stomach issues, death thoughts, lack of appetite, after that the first sign was no more tears, less anxiety for eating my emotions went away, social anxiety too, fear & death gone too. calmness, ability to focus on the now, lower pms, ability to focus & interact. some days are still hard but takes less for me to cope with them. i didn't know life could feel this way. (side effects lower sex drive & return of big appetite and weight gain)" | 1 |
birth control | "i'm 32 and have had 1 vaginal birth and 1 miscarriage. the miscarriage was due to low progesterone so i wanted to make sure to not take hormonal birth control and also to not get pregnant until my hormone problems were fixed. my placement didn't hurt b/c i went during my period, have had a vaginal birth, and took high dose tylenol beforehand. felt like a pap only a little more crampy. get the strings trimmed short during the procedure so there's not a chance for scraping during sex. feeling no pain after placement. :)" | 0 |
birth control | "i rate this a 5/10 because it's helped in the sense that i haven't gotten pregnant...but i've gained 10 pounds every month since taking it. i have weighed 150 since i was a sophomore in high school and i'm a sophomore in college and weigh 175. just this past 4 months of being on it i've gained 25 pounds...." | 0 |
birth control | "i will have had this in for almost 3 years. my periods have been great (coming from someone who had heavy period and cramps that would make me sick to my stomach). on the down side i am only 5ft tall i have always been athletic and have an athletic build. i started gaining weight a year into have this birth control(never gained weight on the pill)i workout 4x a week and eat very strict. nothing sees to work. i have gained over 15lbs in the these last couple years. i have also experienced a sort of hair loss. i have curly thick hair and it falls out in chucks all day long. i have procrastinated to take it out because i am in a relationship and it's just been easy to not worry about about a pill or condoms. getting it taken out this month" | 0 |
birth control | "i got the nexplanon implant on april 30, 2016 with no pain at all. the next week i begin to cry about everything, i was so sad. i never have problems with depression before the nexplanon. i started blowing up about everything and my cycle hasn't stop. it's very light but still i want it to end. my dr. wanted me to keep it for 4 months and i'm thinking about getting it removed. i'm 36 and this is my first time being on any type of birth control. and this experience has been awful." | 0 |
depression | "only was able to take this for two days. second day i felt just awful. similar to wellbutrin. i don't think my body can handle norepinephrine increase. i also got painful urination that lasted days after i took my last pill... ouch it hurt." | 1 |
weight loss | "starting weight was 173 (5'5), combined qsymia program with up to 1000 cal per day (no exercise) - recording with my fitness pal app definitely helps!! i lost 18 lbs altogether in 6 months where majority lost in first 3 ms, maintained during rest with pills on/off. one thing i did not like about the medicine (especially at the first couple of months) is the side effects; dry mouth, anxiety attacks (which i never experienced before) & insomnia but it subsided after awhile. regarding pricing, some insurance companies will allow for pre-authorization if you get your doctor to reason with them it is necessary for you; this way coupon you can pay as low as $35/ month supply. not bad program overall.." | 6 |
bipolar disorde | "abilify is the only antipsychotic that works for me. the extreme hunger, lethargy, restlessness, and memory problems i had on other antipsychotics are nonexistent with abilify. i was in the middle of a severe depressive episode when i took it and it only took several weeks for me to be back to normal functioning. i sleep better, have more energy, and fewer mood swings. this medication is great. i find that it is more "activating" while other drugs in the same class like zyprexa are more "tranquilizing."" | 5 |
birth control | "i've been on paragard for 2 years and i have to say that it's great. at first it was tough because i have a low pain tolerance and insertion was hard for me. the cramping was extreme but i can honestly say that it was worth it. all i can say for women who are thinking about trying it is that the periods will be longer and a lot heavier than before. also, the pain of the cramping will be a little more intense for 6 months afterwards. stock up on extra strength ibruphen and you'll be fine. the peace of mind is worth the cramping." | 0 |
birth control | "i got the implant in january of 2015, i spotted and had a light/medium period every day for about two and a half months which of course sucked but i thought it would stop once the implant "kicked in" and my body got used to it. i didn't have my period again until january 2016 they have been long, painful, and heavy. they last about 2-4 weeks and are irregular. sometimes there is a couple months between periods but others only a week. i have become moody, and emotional. also my arm is always painful and becoming numb and is covered in big blue veins. and i have cysts on my right ovary now that i have to get surgically removed. (not sure if that has to do with the implant) i haven't gotten pregnant. that is the only positive." | 0 |
insomnia | "first night on ambien and as you can see i'm awake and it's the second time this night. woke because of vivid dreams. going to head back to bed in hopes that i will sleep through the night." | 8 |
birth control | "i have had this bc since 2011. i am now 24 and going on 6 years. i am considering a 3rd implant. i will admit in the beginning both times was horrific. i was on my period on and off for roughly 3-4months. it was not heavy just frequent. when i first got the bc i did experience dryness and an infection from over using tampons because i was unsure of what was happening. 3 month long periods are no fun. within a year my periods came regularly but last from 10-16 days every time. this is an undesirable side effect; but still no pregnancy. i do not have to remember to take a medication daily, or weekly. i recommend trying for 1 year and being open to discuss with sexual partner. their reaction does influence the effectiveness of this bc." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been taking junel for two years. i've never had acne and only gained a few pounds. my breasts got a size bigger as well. my period went from awful heavy and cramping for eight days at a time, to light and easy cramps for four days. it has also prevented pregnancy like it is supposed to. my obgyn even said this is the first birth control she goes to when reccomending a type to women. i love this birth control and would reccomend it to anyone." | 0 |
acne | "i started taking this pill about a year ago and i love it. i originally went on it for sever acne and it completely cleared up. i read all this stuff about people gaining weight but i've maintained the same weight i've had for 3 years now. also i haven't got pregnant which is the most important thing!" | 2 |
weight loss | "i started this medicine on march 24 2017. i had a baby 6 month ago and want to drop the extra weight i had gained. i was 223 when i started this medicine as of today march 28 i am down to 212 my goal is 180. i eat small meals breakfast would be a breakfast oatmeal cookie lunch grilled chicken salad and chicken again for dinner. im 5"8 by the way." | 6 |
birth control | "so i was one of the unfortunate ones who had severe pain, cramps, and bleeding for a month after insertion. it's possible and it seriously sucks, and i went to another gyno to make sure everything was okay; he said everything was literally perfect and if his training doctor could practice on me as well because everything was so great.
other than the first full three months of constant bleeding and pain, my periods went away, and i have not had to worry about pregnancy in over a year. it's pretty important to check the strings (i usually do that in the shower every few weeks or so) to make sure it's working and in place. i tend to recommend this to any female who asks. it's well worth it, and reportedly more effective than a condom." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on a lot of birth control pills, but this is the worst birth control i've taken to date. i had to switch because i have an estrogen intolerance so i was getting severe migraines with regular pills. although this pill has helped with that, i have found myself completely unable to orgasm when i have sex with my fiance (something that used to be easy), i have had terrible changes with my sleeping patterns, and i have overall felt like my body and mind are detached from each other. the benefits of not having migraines and overall lighter periods do not outweigh the negatives of this pill." | 0 |
birth control | "i have had the implant since april 2010, now october 2011 and at first, it was great! experienced an 11 day period (usually never lasted more than 5 days) and that was about it. the insertion was about 2 minutes and the only pain i experienced was the numbing which lasted a couple of seconds. i didn't have my period for about 6 months which was cool, never got pregnant or had any side effects. my concern really is that now, or recently i've been having my period non stop. i'm currently on my period, for the 8th time in 2 months. they've been heavy periods and the cramping sucks. i've been breaking out really bad and experiencing very bad mood swings. i become very sensitive and impatient. it's a great birth control but i'm at a loss for words lately." | 0 |
birth control | "i started taking loseasonique just about a year ago. before this i took yaz for about 6 years. my doc recommended loseasonique so i agreed to try it. the first pack was not to bad. no spotting, but i was very nauseated. on the second pack i began spotting and this continued for weeks at a time. soon after i began to notice my skin was breaking out. (i have never had acne before). during the third pack the break through bleeding continued, as did the acne (now spread to my back and chest), also i started having headaches on a daily basis. to the point where i could no longer function. i am now at the end of my fourth pack and have been spotting for the entire last month! getting off soon." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been using the patch for about 6 months now because it's more convenient, my periods are regulated which is good but the bad part is i have terrible mood swings with the patch espically the first couple days of a new one, i took a month break from it just to see if it still happened but i was fine and as soon as i started using the patch again back to my grumpy, moody self. i also experience swollen tender breasts which is absolutely not fun." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "this pill definitely works. my initial cycle started 7 days after i took the pill. i ended up having two periods last month because of the pill. i received my next period about 6 weeks after i took the pill. i had no side effects at all! however, it changed my period completely. my flow isn't heavy as it used to and it still has this dry blood appearance (dark red instead of the normal color of blood). its also more fluidy or watery than the usual blood. all in all, my worry is that my body did not take this pill as well as others." | 10 |
insomnia | "one of the most legitimately helpful drugs i have ever taken. doesn't lose potency, nonaddictive, almost guaranteed to put you to sleep. i've been on it for years and it has helped give me a more restful and relaxing sleep than any other drug. just avoid going too high-- for me, past 300mg it would clog my sinuses pretty bad for some reason, making it impossible to sleep. luckily, 200mg works just as well." | 8 |
pain | "i was given an injection of toradol for a severe headache in the er. i was told i had to have the injection in the posterior as it would be sore the next day. all i can say was it was like having a shot of liquid pain. was given a prescription for the tablets and they haven't done anything." | 4 |
adhd | "hemiplegic cerebral palsy: my son is 8 years old and has started taking intuniv for his behavior, concentration and mood swings. he does have cp. he has never been diagnosed with adhd so that concerned me when the neurologist wanted to put him on intuniv. he's taking 1mg at night and i have to tell you he is a new boy! he's cooperative, sleeping well and he is doing better in class." | 9 |
birth control | "on my second one! total of 14 years with one. whats not to love? just have it placed and hormone free birth control for 10 years! yes, 10 years without having to even think about pregnancy!" | 0 |
acne | "i was prescribed it along with a few creams for acne, i stayed on it for 2 years with no success. i realized when i stopped taking it the acne went away on it's own, i've had a fairly clear face (except for scarring) for the last 2 years now. also, watch out for how long your in the sun with it, my doctor didn't tell me about it but prolonged exposure to sunlight can mess with your hair. it thinned mine out a lot, but i've heard this also could be done from a hormone imbalance from the medication and the fact that you still go through hormone imbalances and all that until your 21. overall, i wouldn't recommend it, just exercise a little more and eat a little less dairy and it'll clear up better than any meds will." | 2 |
birth control | "i am 39, no kids. i have found skyla to be worth it. like all bcs, initially you xp the hormonal flux with acne & side effects. after 3 mos it regulates. i like ob/gyns, my pref due to abnormal situations. i am highly sensitive to meds. process: (clamp, measure, insertion, ultra sound). my docs explanation & i do agree: sklya for those with no children. merina - had children. paraguard - older women going thru the change. my xp: take a motrin night before & morning of. 1st day, med pain/lightheaded at insertion, then take a motrin & lay down. 2nd day - less cramping. 3rd day- normal. look at this way, you hit your knee on a table. the bruise hurts for about 2-3 days, then your fine. same xp." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "words can not describe it. the medication has turned my life around. i still can not believe what it has done for me. my mind has slowed down so much without taking away my ability to think sharply. i am truly happy. anger, irritation, racing thoughts are almost completely gone. i am bi polar 1 with gad and depression. i too am a mixed episode/rapid cycle guy. this med has givin me my life back. i have been shedding anxiety and sleep meds left and right. if you can't afford it, please look to canada. you can get generic saphris (asenapine) very, very reasonable. it could well be worth going through a reputable canadian pharmacy." | 5 |
depression | "my dr was unbelievably careless and combined this with another dangerous drug. i nearly died as the result and have contemplated dying well over 100,000 times since. any positive review of this drug should be highly skeptical of. this is a very dangerous drug that the manufacturers should stop making it, the sooner the better!" | 1 |
insomnia | "when i was in the service i had a few bouts with sleep problems only 3 times in 8 years. i was put on ambien for 2 weeks at a time. eventually it would wear off i'd go back to "dealing with it" then for a few years i self medicated with whiskey. no big dramatic story but that had to stop. when i got out i didn't even try to claim compensation for it with the va but they gave me a insomnia comp. since then i receive my pills in the mail. i have never had a negative side effect. no sleep walking, talking, driving. it works better on an empty stomach though. i've woken up at night on it before but i normally fall right back to sleep. i wake up feeling like i got that perfect amount of sleep and so refreshed. it has given me my life back." | 8 |
birth control | "i switched to this birth control after being on larin fe, which made me feel completely crazy. i have been on this pill for 6 months and i did really like it. i used to have extremely heavy periods with horrendous cramps and since going on this my periods are much lighter, shorter & typically no cramps at all. the only negative is that i have breast tenderness pretty much the entire month. it only ever stops during placebo week. lately though i have felt extremely anxious & i hope this pill won't turn out like larin fe where i felt so crazy and anxious 24/7!! i haven't gotten pregnant on it either so that is a major plus." | 0 |
anxiety | "i was prescribed clonazepam, 2mg, 3 times a day for 6 years. i was dropped because my doctor moved out of state. it is the only one that has ever helped to calm my anxiety. i need a new doctor that understands." | 3 |
insomnia | "this drug did nothing to help me sleep. i tried 10 mg to start and felt no difference. 15 mg also gave me no results but a shaky feeling in the morning. i tried 20 mg which also just made me feel shaky the next day. i had no change in sleep patterns and continued to wake up after 2hrs and every hour after. i did the ten day free trial." | 8 |
pain | "since my first gall stone attack over a year ago, i have unexplainable diarrhea. i would eat something and within about 15 minutes i would have to use the bathroom in a very urgent way. my doctor could not explain the reason for this. at the same time he was trying to treat me for constant numbness and pain in my leg. he gave me gabapentin for my leg to see if it would help. funny enough the leg is the same but the diarrhea rarely happens now. i'm glad this could help that issue at least." | 4 |
obesity | "i am 5 ft 9 starting weight 263. i was originally taking phentermine and topamax for weight loss. i did loose on that but those side effects are worse. it made by blood pressure and heart rate sore! my sister-in-law started taking contrave, with good results. at first, i was nervous about taking this medication because of a bunch of scary reviews. i did read enough positive i gave it a try. so glad i did. i did have the headache, it was pretty bad, almost made me stop. i took something for the headache and it helped. that did take about 2 weeks to get through. i do not have any other bad side effects. not even dry mouth. i will admit, it wasn't doing much for my weight till i started taking 2 in morning and 1 in afternoon. weight 242 now." | 7 |
birth control | "i took this pill for about a year. it was the first birth control pill i had ever taken. my period stopped completely and my mood swings went away. i did get some pimples but that could be due to anything. i had to stop taking it because of the price, but i recommend it." | 0 |
birth control | "absolutely blooming awful!!!!! have had this terrible thing in since january 2015 i kept thinking no i'll keep it in give it a chance! well with most of the year and 2 months it's been in my arm i've spent most of that on my period! weight gain something awful i, mood swings and my doctor told me that's not possible (a male doctor with no offence meant) how does he know? did he have trouble with his implant too?lol honestly i wouldn't even recommend this to my worst enemy! no sex drive and i either want to cry my eyes out or feel like i have no heart because i can't cry! spotting is putting it mildly i have had normal discharge to brown discharge stomach pains cramps much worse than usual period pains which have always been bad blood clots!" | 0 |
birth control | "i've had this for almost 2 years. i rated it high because i am not pregnant. but i do feel that the bad side effects outweigh the good.
i didn't have a period for like 3 months and then i got one and it wasn't terrible. then i consistently got them every 3 months.
however, the past 2 months i've gotten a heavy period every 2 weeks and they are painful.
not to mention, i have definitely gained weight. if i had to guess i'd say 20 lbs. and i've stayed the same weight for awhile now. i'm 22. 5'10 and a college athlete. so i eat decently well and workout multiple times a day and i cannot lose a pound. my depression has also been bad. i made an appointment with my doctor to discuss other birth control options" | 0 |
birth control | "only recently got mirena inserted but wanted to write a review to help calm the nerves of women ready negative reviews. i'll update as well a few months from now. before i got this inserted i fell down the rabbit hole of reading reviews and scared myself almost to the point that i was going to cancel. i'm glad i didn't. i'm 27 with no kids and do not plan on having any. the insertion hurt but only for about 10 seconds the rest felt like a pap smear. took 5 minutes total. currently having some spotting and cramps but nothing i can't handle. i'm so excited to not have to worry about pregnancy for the next 5 years and feel empowered by my choice to prevent this! and thanks to obama care mine was totally free! do it!" | 0 |
anxiety | "i have taken clonazepam for 20 years. i have remained at 0.5mg 3x/day. this is the only medication that has significantly helped with my anxiety. when i take it, i feel normal again. ssri's have given my side effects; i have none with clonazepam. some docs don't like to prescribe it long-term, although we are talking about quality of life. it ought to be the *patient's decision* if they want to remain on it. if being dependent on something greatly improves quality of life, then it's worth it imho. some people are born with more anxiety than others. this medication seems to correct that imbalance in brain chemistry." | 3 |
birth control | "i had it for 3 years and it didn't get me pregnant but i did gain 30 pounds and acne problem started after a year. my sex life went down a lot." | 0 |
birth control | "pros: no pregnancy.
cons: 2 week periods. itchy scalp, dandruff. facial acne. shoulder, back, chest, upper arm acne. emotional instability. easily irritated. weight gain.
i had this thing in for 2 months and had 'gained' 10 pounds by the time i got it removed. 48 hours later, and i've already lost 4 of these 10 pounds. this, in turn, led to me having zero confidence in myself. i am usually very confident. the acne was absolutely unbearable too.
after removal, my face is already clearing up. i do have many symptoms that lots of women have after removal, such as nausea and feeling emotional. i'll take that over having some controlling device inside my body. doctor said it was like my body didn't want it, because it popped out right away." | 0 |
birth control | "i love how easy the procedure was and how well it works. i don't have to remember a thing. but i have been really moody - short temper and have headaches all the time. hopefully this will change. " | 0 |
emergency contraception | "well of course the condom broke inside of me. the last thing i needed to be was pregnant. i read the reviews on the pill and realized that there was a "weigh limit", well i am well over 176 lbs, and luckily it worked for me. i didn't have any side affects, although it took a while for my period to come on but i'm sure that was just because of stress." | 10 |
birth control | "i am 19 years old & i have been taking lutera for about seven months now. i have had hormonal problems and have noticed that this is a great solution. the pills are small and easy to take along with my other medications. the first two months of taking it i felt pretty nauseous & my breasts were a little tender.
i started having sex about five months ago & i was very nervous at first about getting pregnant, however after being on this contraception, i am confident that this is a genuinely effective pill to take. i strongly recommend!!" | 0 |
birth control | "i had the nexplanon placed june 2014. i have had nothing but problems ever since. i have had heavy bleeding for the past year, headaches, nausea, weight gain. i will never allow another doctor to place anything foreign in my body ever again. this has been a terrible experience." | 0 |
birth control | "absolutely love this birth control!! i had mirena previously for 2 years and had the most awful experiences with it. as soon as i got nexplanon all of my symptoms from mirena disappeared. i have been more energetic, have had no headaches or pain whatsoever! absolutely recommend it." | 0 |
weight loss | "i started taking phentermine on 3/1/2014, i weighed 179 pounds, after only 10 days, i've lost 9-10 pounds. which i'm ecstatic about. i haven't had any of the side effects that i read about, other than the dry mouth, which is also great. i wonder if that means i'm not taking as high of a dose as i should be. i'm only 5 foot 2 inches. within these 10 days, the first 7 days i lost my 9-10 pounds, nothing has changed since and i don't know why? my appetite had decreased and i work out 5 days a week for 1.5 hours..what's the deal? does anyone know why i might already be at a plateau? i'm excited to have lost the 9-10 pounds, but i'm slowly getting discouraged again because more weight isn't falling off..... help." | 6 |
birth control | "i'm 19 and this is my first time being on any type of contraceptive and i read so many horror stories about it, that i was terrified about taking it. i started it the day i started my period, which was 8 days ago. i have a pretty heavy flow--super plus tampons every 2-3 hours. even the first period on the pill was much lighter and only lasted three days. my skin has cleared up a lot and it's very smooth, which i haven't had in so many years. i take the pill at 8 pm and the first few days on the pill, i would go to sleep and wake up being hungrier than usual, but that's passed already. i haven't gained any weight & my breast size hasn't increased & isn't tender. i've had a slight increase in vaginal discharge, but nothing too drastic." | 0 |
pain | "this pills are a blessing! i started with 50mg er twice a day, then increased to 2 x 50mg twice a day. 3 days ago it was increased again to 150mg er twice a day and 75mg for breakthroughs pain.
i think the er dosage will get increased once more to reduce the amount of the 75's i'm taking through the day as i've have had to take them every 6 h.
i have quite a few side effects: hot flashes, sweating, incredibly itchy, very shakey, decrease appetite, nausea and today for the first time, vomiting.
but, i'm about 80% pain free and to me, that's a win. i'll take the side effects (maybe not so much the vomiting), especially the decreased appetite lol
i have tried dilauded, naproxin, percocet and a couple others that i can't remember the names" | 4 |
anxiety | "i used to shake, get nauseous, dry mouthed, and blush terribly when i had to give presentations. this medication got me through college. eventually, i didn't need them anymore for presentations. still take one before an interview though! doesn't cure nervousness, but removes the symptoms! love it!" | 3 |
depression | "i had never taken an antidepressant before. i was recently diagnosed with gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome and have been dealing with many emotional issues for quite a long time before these health problems. the constant nausea from the condition only worsened my mood and outlook on life. i was on prozac 10mg for exactly a month. after 2 weeks i noticed a huge difference in my overall mood and outlook on life, it was wonderful! after 3 1/2 weeks my entire body started to itch; palms of my hands, in between fingers, behind ears, feet, legs, arms, you name it, it itched! finally talked to my doctor and decided to stop prozac and start paxil. i hate that i had to switch, and i'm not too excited about it. hope this time is a charm." | 1 |
insomnia | "i am bi/polar and awaken many times around 2 or 3 am with racing thoughts. this makes it impossible for me to go back to sleep and i am exhausted because of it. my dr. had me try the sonata and with taking it at these times i can get another 3 to 4 hours of sleep and awaken feeling very rested. i usually fall back to sleep within 15 minutes after taking it. love it on those rough nights." | 8 |
pain | "very effective medicine. i got 4 wisdom teeth extracted and was prescribed it. took a while before it kicked in but when it did my pain was completely gone. lasted about 3 or 4 hours. i didn't experience many side effects, other than slight constipation and a small sense of dizziness. i slept perfectly fine while on it. " | 4 |
depression | "xanax is one of the best medicines ever made to help depression and anxiety. they shouldn't be so hard to get prescribed though. they are a wonderful medicine that makes you happy even when you have major problems. if everyone took xanax it would be the happiest country in the world." | 1 |
birth control | "this pill has been pretty close to perfect. no weight gain, no depression, and my periods are much lighter and shorter. during the first few months my acne got really bad and i almost got off the pill, but then it went away around month 3 and my skin is pretty clear. i think this was just a bodily reaction to the change in hormones. the only negative is that this pill does make me drowsier than i used to be but i can manage. and plus i'm not pregnant, so i guess it's doing its job pretty well." | 0 |
anxiety | "i'm on the fence about this medication, i used it for generalized anxiety disorder which was exacerbated after my mother passed away unexpectedly.
well i have to say, i was shaky like i was just as anxious, so i though it was the anxiety, so i stopped the medication after 6 months and i am not shaky anymore, i also feel like everything is clearer.
i was on a very light dose 2.5mg three times a day. maybe i did not take enough.
so he gave me lexapro, which i have not started, i am holding out, when i get anxious i take a half of a .25 xanax and it keeps the anxiety away.
so if i was to say i don't think this medication helped very much. maybe at a higher dose, i don't know. i am skeptical about taking anything like this." | 3 |
obesity | "today marks a week since i started on saxenda. i am morbidly obese for my height. i weigh 96.4kg and am only 152cm tall. having 5 kids and depression has got me to where i am today. i struggled figuring out the whole needle thing at first and 2 shots i have wasted into mid air " | 7 |
anxiety | "rheumatologist put me on cymbalta for fibromyalgia. i started on the medication, 20 mg, i think. i worked at a bank at the time and 1 week into taking it i was having anxiety attacks at work. i had anxiety before this but not in social situations like this. i stayed on it for another week or so but took myself off. she also put me on amitriptine for muscle relaxation at night. first it knocked me the heck out, then within 2 wks i would wake up with bad cramps in my legs and such tension/contraction in all my muscles that i couldn't sleep. weaned myself off of that too. told dr what happened, she said it wasn't the medicine causing the symptoms. right.. 10 months later still have anxiety, voice is shaky, not working." | 3 |
obesity | "i have been on contrave for 3 weeks. i haven't been feeling hungry but i am very tired and painfully constipated. i plan to drop down to 2 pills to see if it makes a difference. i do like that this med has you taking a pill at night which seems to help with my binge eating rather than taking a med only in the am," | 7 |
weight loss | "3/19/14 went to the dr and asked about starting adipex. i was extremely unhappy with myself, i stepped on a scale a few days before this and realized i weighed 250 i have never been this big i am 5'10". i started taking the medicine and walking every day at least a mile then walking has led to jogging and crunches. i still have my sweet tooth but not like before with the medicine and willpower on 4/11/2014, i weighed in at 232. i didn't even realize i have lost that much my goal was to lose 30 lb by july 4 and i believe i will well exceed my goal!" | 6 |
insomnia | "i am 52 and i had sleep problems from approximately age 33 until age 45 when i started taking ambien. somewhere in there i almost got fired for falling asleep at work several times so i asked my doctor for help and he prescribed ambien and i couldn't feel happier about it. most nights i take 5 mg and i sleep well. some nights i have to take 10 mg. i have occasional ambien amnesia but other than that i have had no side affects. my doctor keeps telling me i need to quit taking it but since he takes it too he keeps writing me scripts. make sure you don't drink alcohol or take other medicines at the same time and you should be fine. my mom and dad had sleep problems so i know it is hereditary. i love this medicine." | 8 |
birth control | "i had mirena placed in july of 09. it was very painful. i had cramping and bleeding for a month, which i was told was normal. the bleeding eventually stopped and now i have what i guess you could call a period. brownish discharge with clots. i've been told it's old blood. i've had cramping off and on and usually a dull pain on my right side. i recently started having a burning irritation at the opening of my vagina. i went to the doctor because i thought it was a urinary tract infection. i was told it was yeast infection. i took a 3 days of diflucan. was treated again for 5 days. was told everything is fine now. still having burning. i think it's the mirena." | 0 |
insomnia | "first a quick rundown, i'm a 44yr old white male with a whole slew of physical problems. here's the short list of things hat's been keeping me awake days at a time. i have crps (2012) ,degenerative disk disease c4 -c7 moderate to severe(2001 since 1.5" shorter). i suffered a t.b.i.( subdural laceration .60") in 2012. both rotator cuffs that have been torn several times each both of them have slap tears and tendonitis ,arthritis in various places. 8 weeks ago i tore my left r.c. for the 3rd or 4th time this time it came with the slap tear too. i've had issues with not being able to sleep because of pain for the past 5 years, starting shortly after crps reared it's ugly little head. if you aren't familiar with it just imagine all ten of your toes are broken both feet being beat with a hammer repeatedly accompanied by a little fella with a flamethrower that follows you everywhere you go. this is a 24/7-365, it made me reconsider my position on voodoo dolls because at times i feel as if i'm being stabbed with an ice pick every 10-15 seconds then after 5-20 pokes it moves to a different joint. imaginary time over now, on the mcgill pain scale it's the highest rated pain 48/50 childbirth is a 36,cancer 32 many others listed too. the only difference is those pains go away or have treatment options. recently the surgeon general changed the approved therapy from opioid pain medications to no approved therapies simply because nothing works for more than a couple of months then your body gets use to the nerve blockers and any and all types and dosages of pain meds. some choose to have thier feet amputated knowing there may still be phantom pain but that's much lower on the pain scale. okay now that you know why i'm not sleeping well or at all here is my experience with this rx.
8 days prior to going to see my doctor i went to my 1st p.t. session( hurt too much b4 then). during the 2hrs there she pulled and tugged on everything that hurts trying to figure out the range of motion and all that. this was 2 mondays ago from that day until the following monday i had slept a total of 9.5 hours going a minimum of 48 hrs between 1.5-2.5 hr naps before the pain would wake me the same as if someone had dumped a bucket of bricks on my head. after a week of this i saw my dr for my monthly visit and explained everything including how i tried shifting my medications around ,changing the times taken and completely stopping 1 of them for 3 days and another for 2 days with no effect what so ever. he gave me a few choices of medication to try and i choose this one because i've never seen a commercial for it on tv. i refuse to take anything that's advertised on tv. the side effects are usually a more severe of what ever you needed to take it for plus another 20 possible side effects, not 4 me no. i didn't get home until after 1pm so i planned to take it the next time i felt like i was completely drained and might be able to sleep i would take the rx then as it was the best shot for it to work. that ended up being 10am the next morning,tuesday. i took 1-25mg pill 15 minutes before i laid down and i don't remember my head hitting the pillow. in the past 15 years that has happened maybe 5-8 times. i woke up twice to use the bathroom and take my other meds for pain, less than 5 minutes after getting up to pee i was asleep again. i woke up 5:30 am wednesday morning and felt more human than i have in the past 5 years. the pain was tolerable enough that i laid there for a couple of more hours. the best sleep i can remember. since then my shoulder is feeling a little better so it's not making my normally terrible situation worse and since i've learned to deal with it as best as one can i'm getting back to sleeping 3.5 to 4.5 hours every night. i've only needed to take 1/2 of one since the first. my situation is very unique but if spilling my guts about things i hate to talk about helps someone else get the sleep they need then it was worth it." | 8 |
pain | "this medication is the only one that curtailed the pain of shingles. i was taking 2 pills, twice a day, and 3 at night. if you get shingles be sure to ask your dr what the safest amount is you can take. at first i was told to take one like, 3 times a day. i kept going back and telling my dr that my pain was still severe. it was a long process and a lot of undue pain. in the very beginning, gabapentin wasn't even prescribed, and i ended up in the emergency room due to excruciating pain. the er dr prescribed it....finally. my pain was never really managed. it's been 7 weeks and i feel like i might be able to lessen the dose soon. shingles is an awful disease." | 4 |
birth control | "i'm a slim 25 year old and without hormonal birth control i have an irregular cycle sometimes going 4 months without a period with very long build ups with bloating, hormonal moods and pain on the weeks before it started.
i have been using it for 7 months now and i don't think i would use any other form of birth control over this.
at first i experienced some cramping into the third week of the cycle for the first 3 months. i noticed my mood is a lot more evened out over my cycle. i also experience little to none of that build up with bloating before my period starts with a now regulated period.
very convenient to use.
another point to note, which is a positive for me is that i have managed to gain some healthy weight since using it." | 0 |
depression | "i have had anxiety attacks and depression on and off my whole life and when i started this medicine it was like a 180 on my mood issues. sounds funny but it made the whole world beautiful for me again. i have been on it for about 6 months now and absolutely love this medician, however i have had sleeping troubles here lately and am experiencing vivid dreaming to the point that when i awake i am disoriented and my sluggish/somber mood is creeping back in. i have good and bad days- i'm thinking that it is from lack of sleep because of the constant dreaming, so i am now taking xanax at night and it has helped that problem a lot." | 1 |
adhd | "i would like to say that adderrall really works, it helps me concentrate, and get things done, my mind doesnt race, and i am able to focus. i do experience the dry mouth, and the loss of appetite. and i was experiencing a lot of headaches when i first started taking it, and it would be migraines starting from my temple to the pressure in my eye. i did a self experiment before i completely stopped taking the medicine and began to drink two glasses of water. 1 before my pill then wait 10 mins and drink another glass of water with the pill.. and through out the day i kept drinking water... and i have no more headaches... drink water!!!! all day!" | 9 |
weight loss | "belviq has been a blessing. first day was a little rough with dry mouth. after that it has helped my weight loss. no speedy feeling. i have lost 18 to date in just 7 weeks. i have total of 80 to lose. belviq is a life saver. no cravings but a feeling full. yes i would recommend it to anyone struggling with weight. sure i am watching my intake can't expect it to do miracles you have to change too." | 6 |
birth control | "i've been on sprintec for three years now and have had a roller coaster of experiences with it. sometimes it makes me so sick i swear i'm going to get off of it and take something else. and then at other times i don't even notice it. i would say my most common side effects are sudden onset nausea and headaches. every so often i also experience some hot/cold flashes with it." | 0 |
acne | "my dermatologist had me trying all sorts of different meds & after i told my regular doc, she put me on minocycline... worked like a charm! i couldn't believe the big difference! i'm so happy with it! i'm 27 & i wish my dermatologist would have put me on it when i started going to him when i was 16!" | 2 |
birth control | "i only lasted on yasmin for 2.5 weeks. i'm a 29 year old mommy of 1, and haven't taken birth control in about two years. without any birth control, my periods were very regular and my acne was moderate. i'm a fitness lover, so i'm very strict with exercise and nutrition and i keep my weight in check at all times. my ob prescribed yasmin to treat my ovulation and menstrual cramping and moderate pms. this pill turned me into someone else entirely. within the first two weeks, i had acne all over my chin and under my nose. i became extremely moody, weepy, depressed, anxious, paranoid and jealous. the anxiety made my chest tight and it was hard to take deep breaths at times. i kept telling my husband when we would go out in public that i felt like i was walking in some sort of "dream world" --i wasn't really there. ...and the weight gain! i spend 5-6 days in the gym every week and eat very healthy--only splurging on small cheat meals on the weekends. in one week, i gained 4 pounds without changing anything, and my stomach stayed hard and bloated looking-it looked like i was pregnant! on top of all of that, my breasts were sore and i had breakthrough bleeding starting on week 2. i'll take cramping and pms any day over the side effects associated with this pill." | 0 |
birth control | "the nuvaring at first was odd for me bc iiwas scared it was going to fall out, but if it is pushed inside it should stay in place and still work. i'm very active and i've had no problems with this. at first i did have some light bleeding and more recently i've have light brown discharge, but i've read that this is completely normal and that the nuvaring is still working. i have experienced some bloating and headaches easily but it's usually around a certain time of the month. my sex drive seems fine, it might have gone away for a few weeks but that could have also been due to stress. (fyi my doctor told me to keep it in for 4 weeks, bc i am using it for birth control and not to regulate my periods)" | 0 |
acne | "i've used this product for a very long time and i've noticed that if i don't end up popping the pimple, it becomes a very impacted whitehead. the product doesn't diminish the pimple, but changes it. this is just my personal experience." | 2 |
birth control | "i've had nexplanon since october, about 4 months. i love it! the insertion was super easy, the shot to numb my arm was the worst part. i had moderate brusing but nothing super noticable and no soreness afterwards.
i have not gotten pregnant on nexplanon which is the main goal of getting it. i also haven't had a period since i've had nexplanon inserted. no spotting, no bleeding, nothing.
i've heard of long term bleeding while on nexplanon, however my gynecologist said usually that can be cleared up with a side of the birth control pill." | 0 |
depression | "i'm taking it for 5 weeks now. maybe makes me feel better. i'm not sure if it's from remeron or acupuncture therapy and homeopathic drugs that i'm on or a combination of both.
the only side effect that bothers me is that i can't easily get out of the bed in the morning. i'm waking up but i do not want to get out of bed...very strange thing?" | 1 |
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