condition
stringclasses 11
values | review
stringlengths 130
6.18k
| label
int64 0
10
|
|---|---|---|
bipolar disorde | "taking 5 mgs am & pm. absolutely no side effects so far. dosage is sublingual and the pill tastes horrible. feel definite lift in spirits. hasn't done much for the obsessions though." | 5 |
birth control | "this is my second month on lutera and it has sucked. i just had news that i may have a blood clot in my neck because of the med. it has caused me unbearable migraines and a bit of vision problems. my doctor has just told me to stop because i am very likely to get thrombosis because of this birth control" | 0 |
acne | "i'm on the 2nd week of my 2nd pack and so far i see little to no change in my acne, it's made me get minor menstrual cramps at times not even close to my period, but lightened up my period alot! i have some pretty intense mood swings, and a bit of nausea, probably going to switch since this isn't helping me and making me grumpy and depressed 24/7" | 2 |
depression | "this medicine is a miracle. i've tried prozac, effexor and wellbutrin. since i've been on pristiq, i no longer feel sad and cry the way i used to! i'm finally happy! i thank pristiq for this! the sadness seems to creep back in however when i've missed a dose, so its imperative that dosing remains consistent. i've found taking it in the morning is best as it does cause sleeplessness. other side effects i've noticed are; constipation, loss of appetite and substantial weight loss. after reading a few reviews, i laughed as i read another pristiq user describe how they now "ramble on and on" when talking to someone! i too, do the same thing! i so glad to know it may be a side effect of pristiq! take note my dear family! perhaps i'm really not a "wingnut" after-all." | 1 |
birth control | "i've been using zarah for a year now. it works just as great as yasmin. it didn't cause any weight gain, or mood changes. those are the only things i'm scared of apart from the adverse effect of dvt. i had nausea only during the first 4 months of taking it. it reduced my headaches and dysmenorrhea, but i'm not sure if the former is just psychosomatic. i've never been pregnant on the course of taking it so it's an effective bcp!!! another bonus is "glowing" skin. my skin was already in perfect condition, but zarah (& yasmin-which i took before it) made it "ethereal" as what people would say to me... and this is no joke. i'm giving the credit to zarah (and yasmin). apparently, i'm switching back to yasmin because of insurance coverage changes." | 0 |
insomnia | "ativan/lorazipam provides a very sound, sustained sleep with few if any dreams. i have never had problems getting to sleep, but staying asleep was a real issue. waking up at 4am with an active mind and watching the sun rise knowing that i would crash at midday was a pain. ativan (.5 mg or 1 mg splurge) helps me sleep until the alarm and i never feel weird or dopey in the am. however, be aware that your body and mind get conditioned, so don't take it nightly (or sleep won't come without it). the pros are the effectiveness and the lack of side affects. the cons are dependency/poor sleep without it. i use it maybe three times per week and it's fine, alternating a night or two. never taken it in the day, likely never will." | 8 |
bipolar disorde | "i just started this medicine and i feel great already from switching off seroquel xr to abilify. i take 2.5mg (split 5mg pill) in the morning and my moods are a lot more stable. i'm also more productive at everything like work, house work, etc. my loved ones can see the difference. the first two days i experienced some nausea but that's it! i feel the biggest thing is start at a low dose." | 5 |
acne | "i've had acne since i was about 13, i'm 16 now and 6 months ago i went to the dermatologist and he prescribed me acanya in the mornings, tazorac at night and minocycline twice a day and he advised me to apply a moisturizer underneath both the acanya and tazorac because before i was using proactiv and it made my skin super sensitive to everything and it kind of takes a while to work. i was told it would take 12 weeks to see a "considerable" difference. i did see a great difference after 12 weeks, but i wasn't totally clear so i kept on using all the products and currently i only breakout once every two weeks and they go away rather quickly, but i have a lot of scars, which is what the tazorac is for. it just looks so much better than it did!" | 2 |
anxiety | "i've been on this medication for one week so far, and i already notice a difference in myself. it is certainly helping me- i suffered from severe anxiety/ anxiety attacks over the past several months, and i haven't had a single attack since being on this medication. the anxiety has also lessened. i'll up my dose soon, so it should continue to kick in and help. " | 3 |
birth control | "i'm 32 and starting taking norethindrone on 10/14/16. minor side effects: gross chemical taste in my my mouth and 10 day period. then i woke up on the morning of 10/16/16 with pain in my knees but was able to stretch/walk it off. within a week i was basically unable to move at all without being in excruciating pain in all of my joints, nothing helped including percocet and naproxen.stopped taking norethindrone on 10/27, and as of today (10/30) my knee pain is almost gone and other joints are noticeably less painful but still hurt. still have gross taste in my mouth. never taking this again. i've missed a week of work because i couldn't move my limbs." | 0 |
depression | "i was put on prozac after 3 months of cymbalta failed to have an affect, and a brief and terrifying experience with geodon. at first it pretty much numbed all of my emotions up, which, after feeling completely crazy on geodon, was a very welcome experience. eventually this neutral state of mind began to even out after about 9 months, and i was finally able to start enjoying life again. after two years, i was able to stop taking medication completely. this pill saved my life." | 1 |
birth control | "i got my nexplanon inserted about 8 weeks ago when i was 7 weeks postpartum. in the first 3 weeks or so i developed extremely greasy hair and horrible mood swings. i had my first pp period a week and a half after insertion and it was a bit heavy/long, but nothing i wouldn't expect after giving birth. the side effects seemed to go away after a couple of weeks once my body adjusted and so far have not returned, nor has my period. i'm also breastfeeding, so that may have to do with my lack of period, but i'm not sure. either way, i've had no issues with the medicine so far and hopefully that's how things will continue!" | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on implanon for a year now. there are some goods and bads to using it. the good things are you don't bleed every month and you don't have to worry about getting pregnant. the bads are you have less sex desire, stressed, increase appetite, and my biggest problem is weight gain. i have gained 20lbs so far." | 0 |
obesity | "i have been taking it for almost 2 months now and i lost 9 lbs the first month and had a lot more energy and the second month i haven't lost anything and no energy. i have had constipation cramps and dry mouth and insomnia. i have to go to the doctor once a month for a check up and a new prescriptions my goal is to lose 30lbs but at this rate i am not going to make it i walk 3 miles a day at a brisk walk and do a cardio work out 3 times a week but can't seem to lose the weight like everyone else who have commented on this board." | 7 |
birth control | "the worst birth control ever!!! i have only been on this for about 2 weeks and everyday at the same time i have stomach cramping. i already had my pcp switch me to something else but i can not switch in the middle of packs. i wouldn't recommend this birth control to anyone." | 0 |
anxiety | "i started taking xanax in 2007- my daily dose was up to 4mg daily as needed. i finally felt that i had my life back. in 2013 we moved to az and the 1st dr i saw here discontinued it, cold turkey. a few others were drastically cut back and stopped without any warning. i must say it has been difficult." | 3 |
birth control | "i got mine put in february of 2010 and i got it while i was on my period. i was on my period from then all the way up to last april. now my periods last up to 2 and a half to four weeks. i think over time my period will decrease. i haven't had any weight gain, nausea, depression, or acne, but my bleeding starts out heavy and then gets lighter. i have never been put on any other type of birth control so i can't say weather or not it's the best." | 0 |
weight loss | "i tried taking it for a total of 5 days and was so dizzy i was bouncing off the walls. i felt very lethargic and couldn't even function. i'd wake up in the morning feeling like i was 90 with all the aches and pains. and worst of all, it didn't do anything to curb my appetite! in fact, it made me hungrier! i went back to my old buddy, phentermine. " | 6 |
acne | "i began getting acne in 4th grade through college. during those 14 years i tried every treatment and drug available, but nothing help. then a friend told me about accutane. i asked my doctor why i haven't tried it yet and he said it's a last resort. i was angry, 14 years of acne, i'm at my last resort! i decided to switch doctors. they reviewed my files and agreed to prescribe me accutane. yes, accutane had a list of side effects, but i was willing to try anything at this point. i was already depressed from 14 years of acne. i took it, and it was wonderful. i forgot what my face looked like clear, but now that i remember i am never going back. i was acne free for 2 years, took it again and was acne free for 5 years. i start round 3 next month." | 2 |
anxiety | "i was put on paxil for anxiety, depression and ocd. i have loved it! the only side effect is a bit of tension/anxiety that they say will pass. but the big problem has been the fact that i cannot orgasm anymore. i have been on paxil on for 5 weeks, but noticed this problem in the first week. i have an appointment with the doctor to have an update and discuss this issue. will post the results as i don't really see anyone else posting what has helped with this." | 3 |
weight loss | "i am a 57 year old woman just going into menopause. i gained about 15 pounds. i could eat all day and it seemed like i couldn't get full.i would exercise , but i over ate my workouts. i would always start a diet on monday, and would stay focused until the weekend came. i was so tired of losing and gaining the same 4 pounds. i went to my doctor for my yearly checkup and explain to him my menopause weight gain.i asked for some diet pills and he suggested phentermine. started on october 5 at 186. at my 30 day weight in i am 176. i am on my second round and will be weighing in december. the only side effects were dry mouth, slight headache, and constipation, and trouble sleeping. after a week side effects none. goal weight 165." | 6 |
insomnia | "i have really really bad insomnia. i'm up for 3 -4 days straight and after my doc prescribed me a combination of zopiclone and amitriptyline i'm able to sleep 4-5 hours but your body can become tolerant after awhile meaning you may have to increase your dosage. i've had to do this but what i've started to do is try to keep really busy throughout the day and if needed at night i'll take a smaller dose than prescribed to me or try to go a few days without it then take my regular dose." | 8 |
depression | "i have taken many antidepressants over the past 20 years (lexapro, effexor, wellbutrin, remeron) and viibryd is the best i have taken. i loved lexapro and took it for 15 years before it finally lost its effectiveness and i didn't think i'd find anything better, but viibryd is as good as lexapro for me without the negative side sexual effects.
the one caveat is that unlike the previous ssri's i have to take viibryd in the morning rather than at night or i get terrible insomnia. with my dose in the morning i now have literally no noticible side effects and my mood, motivation, and motivation for things are all elevated.
like any antidepressant there are negative side effects the first 2-4 weeks but those go away so hang in there!" | 1 |
birth control | "been on junel fe 1/20 for about 3 months now and take mine at night before bed. first month i was slightly more moody, just in general( maybe still more edgy) . i really didn't like taking bc pills in the past, all the side effects didn't sit well with me but, i decided it was time to start taking them again so there's no worries. it's a pretty mild pill no major side effects for me. a few things happened for me. my first period on it was more brown than red blood but since then it's been okay. my sex drive before was at an all time high now that i've been on these pills for 3 months it has definitely decreased some. other than that everything has been good. i think if you can make it through the first month of a new pill you'll be good." | 0 |
anxiety | "klonopin is the only anti anxiety medicine that works for me. i have tried ativan and xanax- they both do not take away the effects anxiety has on my body (tense muscles) and when they wear off, i feel way more anxious then when i take them. i have been on it for 13 years and yes i have developed a tolerance and need to take 3 x 0.5 mg per day, but for me it is the only anti-anxiety medication i will ever take." | 3 |
pain | "have been taking percocet 'as needed' for several years, due to neck and shoulder pain from car accident. it does relieve the pain for sure, but i am very cautious about becoming addicted. for me, percocet gives me a burst of energy, and also a feeling of euphoria. i never take it after 4pm, since it keeps me awake at night." | 4 |
birth control | "my experience has been a rollercoaster. when i first got it in december of 2015 and still have it in now. i have gained weight and i can't seem to lose it. i lost a lot of hair and it's still thin and thinning. i did not get acne. but it is 100% effective. my periods are weird and sometimes unexpected even when i track it.i wouldn't suggest this if you have other options." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on the nexplanon since may 2014. at first it was great, i got a period like every 3 months, no symptoms hardly at all. this past year though has been hell. i've been having non stop bleeding. i will bleed for 2 weeks straight then it will stop and come back again the following week. headaches every day, frequent yeast infections, no sex drive at all. not to mention i've gained like 20lbs. i still have a year left but as soon as i can i'm going to make an appt. to get it out. i can't take it any longer. only good thing i have to say about it is that it's really good on preventing pregnancy and no worries for 3 years. other than that i wouldn't recommend it." | 0 |
depression | "i've been suffering with dibilitating depression, anxiety, and ocd for over 20 years. i've was in remission for 8 years, but this time it came back with a vengeance! i was really losing hope. i have tried every single antidep out there, and the ones that worked very well before, don't work anymore. i've been on a roller coaster and fighting for over 7 years to get my life back. it's been a living hell. i could hardly get out of bed, taking a shower was too much, even putting my seatbelt on seemed like a chore. if you have ever suffered, you know what i'm talking about! i was put on abilify to help with my effexor just three days ago and i already feel like i can conquer the world...i just pray it lasts! " | 1 |
birth control | "i'm shocked at all of the negative reviews on here. please don't let these horror stories scare you away! i've had my mirena in for 16 months and i love it! i've been on bc since i was 15 since i had severely heavy bleeding. i've tried the pill, nuva ring and mirena and this is by far the best. the procedure is quick and easy. it only lasted about 30 seconds and felt like light cramping. i didn't need to take any painkillers before or after. i had light spotting for a couple of days and haven't had my period or any period related symptoms since. amazing!
i think if you get an experienced ob-gyn to do the procedure you're far less likely to have any complications as exact placement is needed to make it comfortable and effective." | 0 |
pain | "i am a nurse. i was severly injured in a car crash in 1989. for years i suffered with the pain. tried physical therapy, epidural injections, the works. have had two back surgeries and three leg surgeries (for reconstruction). in order to function i really needed something that worked. after all of these years, the physician finally put me on this medication three months ago. i am finally pain-free with no side effects." | 4 |
birth control | "this pill is amazing!!!! as long as i take the pill on time everyday, i have no issues!!! my doctor said i need to stay within the same 1 hour window for taking the pill every day. as soon as i got on schedule and sent my phone alarm, my life has become wonderful!!! best bc i've ever been on. my husband sure thinks so. lol" | 0 |
birth control | "it's a very good birth control, easy to remember. i like it because i don't have to remember to take it every day like the pill. it can be annoying though when you want to wear a certain outfit and the patch shows on your back or during the summer when its on your hip. i get nervous sometimes that i might get pregnant because i still don't understand the fact of putting a patch on and then having hormones enter your body...weird. but i've had no problems. we have unprotected sex and we are fine. i would recommend it. " | 0 |
birth control | "i had the best experience with the depo-provera. i first went on it jan 2006. i have had absolutely no periods since then. i did gain some weight, about 20 pounds, but have been able to lose it with proper diet and exercise. i should point out, i frequently eat fast food and frozen pizzas, so that i'm willing to bet that's the reason i gained weight and the depo had very little to do with it. the shots weren't that bad and having to only get it every three months was very nice. i was on depo-provera for about 7 years and loved every minute of it, but every doctor i went to said that depo-provera isn't supposed to be long term and that i need to consider a different form of birth control. i will try nexplanon and if i don't like it, i'm going back on depo-provera." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been taking this pill for over seven months now, and overall it works well. in the beginning i would spot almost everyday (horrible) and get headaches. after the fourth month all of the side effects went away and so did my period. yay!" | 0 |
adhd | "vyvanse is probably one of the more successful attempts by pharmaceutical companies to create a medication for add/adhd that doesn't carry the negative repercussions other, older medications have, i.e. anxiety, anorexia, insomnia, etc. it's amazing." | 9 |
weight loss | "i took adipex for 1 year and lost 90lbs. i changed my eating habits and starting doing light exercise 3 days a week. i've been off adipex for 3 months and haven't gained any weight back. just stick with a healthy eating plan and you will not gain. medications should be used as a tool if you don't change your eating habits then you can gain all the weight back. *sidenote...please stop writing reviews when you haven't taken the medication or just started the medication. the purpose of a review is to give your opinion on a product after using it for some time. announcing that your doctor has prescribed adipex isn't a review and it isn't helpful for people who are looking for reviews on this website..rant over.." | 6 |
insomnia | "i had been contemplating taking a sleep aide for some time now but after my engagement fell apart i really need it more than ever. i have been on ambien for 3 weeks now and although i think it helps i took mine 2 hours ago and i'm still here. once i do fall asleep it is a very sound and restful sleep but i still lay in bed tossing and turning, thinking of what could have and should have been." | 8 |
acne | "this me's worked wonders for me when i was 24. after years of severe adult acne, this was the only thing that helped. fast forward to my 40's, i tried 2 courses of accutane for severely oily skin. when you have skin this oily and finally your makeup looks like velvet matte perfection , it's almost too good to be true. i developed 2 bad side effects that were not listed in my booklet. hair loss and severe dark under eye circles . nothing else was different in my life except the accutane. i feel like i traded one issue( and it's only temporary, oil comes back) for two worse issues . i'm devastated. had i been told this was even a small possibility i would never have done this. was a super fan but not so much now." | 2 |
birth control | "implanon is the way to go. it lasts three years so there's no worries about taking pills everyday. i had mine on september 2009. i had lots of spotting but eventually stopped and still have no side effects. i sometimes forget its in my arm which is awesome that i get to be worry free. i still get my period every month but i'm not going to be a baby about it because what matters is that i'm not pregnant." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "this medication has been helping me since day 1. i had to work through my own set of side effects, of course, but with the help of my doctor and 20mg / night of latuda, i am well on my way towards a more stable life. i was very leery about taking the step to be on medication again, what with all the trials and errors, as well as misdiagnoses of my past. after barely even 3 weeks of taking latuda, i feel almost proud of myself for taking this step. i am able to function again with a healthy routine." | 5 |
birth control | "very disappointed. this is the 3rd birthcontrol i've been on, my last birth control was nexplanon (terrible). i started taking the pill april 2016 i really liked this pill at first. until i experienced the dryness. i became very sexually frustrated as well as my boyfriend. i decided to stop taking the pill almost 2 months ago, and i finally feel normal again. hope to find something better!" | 0 |
emergency contraception | "was a day late starting my next pack of birth control and did not double up, and then was 6 hours late for that friday's, had a condom break the next day and immediately ran to get plan b. no side effects. as unlikely it was that i could be pregnant, i stressed majorly. missed a pill a week before my period was due and begin to have brownish breakthrough bleeding. google of course told me brown blood a week before you period is implantation bleeding. the breakthrough bleeding did not stop until the day before i got my period, and then i got my actual period on the expected day. please please please don't obsessively use google, it will only worsen things. just pray and don't worry yourself sick like me. best wishes!" | 10 |
adhd | "before adderall couldn't keep a job longer than a few months, i changed majors in college over 6 times, i couldn't finish anything in my life. four years ago i went through a divorce and knew i was going to have to work full-time to support myself. i went to my doctor and told him everything, i was diagnosed with severe adult add and prescribed 20mg of adderall xr once a day. today, i am still at the same job, have been promoted, and in school to finish my master's degree. i can honestly say if it wasn't for adderall i have no idea where i would be. i now take 20mg xr two times a day and have for the last three years it still works great. lately my moods have been all over the place so seen a psychiatrist and am starting lexapro in addition" | 9 |
birth control | "nuvaring has been good to me. i have issues with anxiety and so i feared that going on birth control would play (negatively) with my mood/anxiety. however, i've had a good experience with it, and have experienced no negative mood symptoms. sure, i get the occasional mood swing, however this is nothing unmanageable. the one and only complaint is that i have gained a good 10 pounds. it honestly just feels like water retention, but slightly annoying as i was very happy with my weight prior to nuvaring. otherwise, this contraceptive has been good to me, my health and my mood." | 0 |
acne | "i was prescribed this cream by my dermatologist years ago and have been using it ever since. i suffer on and off from large, cyst-like pimples on my chin that haven't surfaced from the skin, and epiduo clears them before they even have a chance to surface! it's also great for the occasional pimple. i notice results in as little as 1-2 days. my only problem is makeup application; as others have said, it can dry out and flake the skin. however, a little cream goes a long way and i would strongly suggest not to lather a large amount of the product on your face." | 2 |
adhd | "i'm 16 and not diagnosed with add, but have struggled my entire life in school and am constantly failing. i have trouble paying attention, staying focused, and devoting time towards school and homework. starting around last year i would come home from school everyday very tired and go to sleep til 7 or 8pm. i got prescribed to adderall this year and it's made a drastic improvement. i have all a's and b's now. but the downfalls are i talk a lot (no i'm not on it right now), and sometimes i focus but on pointless things, and after it wears off i get irritable, anxious and emotional. i wish it lasted longer also. the medicine has kind of taken a slight turn on me and am acting different, and my parents have noticed a change in me." | 9 |
bipolar disorde | "i started latuda about 4 months ago withgradually increases in dosage. this medication has been a wonderful. i have ptsd and bipolar anxiety/depression. i've taken all the usual meds depikote, zoloft and many others with weight gain and other side effects more than i can mention. when it comes to latuda though i have had some restlessness but that only comes when i don't eat proper meals with it. otherwise i find that with trazadone and lamotrogine i sleep well and my night terrors are better controlled. i love this medication." | 5 |
depression | "so far, my rating for wellbutrin is 8 out of 10. i was very depressed in the fall and i'm not in the clear yet, but since starting wellbutrin two and a half months ago i have improved greatly. to lessen side effects, my psychiatrist started me with 150 mg before raising the dose to 300 mg after two weeks. three weeks after that, my mood took a bit of a downturn, but nothing like before i went on the medication. yesterday, therefore, my doctor prescribed the highest possible dose of 450 mg. i am also trying to sleep and eat well and exercise regularly to help my depression. i’m not 100% yet but i’m trying to have some faith in this process. if this doesn't do the trick she'll add another medication in conjunction with wellbutrin." | 1 |
anxiety | "i am going through difficult period of my life. breaking my family apart, switching jobs and i have to still function on full speed..take care of my son half time, work and other stuff. for me it is the hardest time ever. but thanks to clonazepam i can go through it pretty well and i am making life change that will be wonderful then. i hope i can get of clonazepam one time. i take 7 months approximately 0.5 mg a day. sometimes i go several days without but most of them this dosage. sometimes i take it twice a day. after my life changes will be done, i plan use clonazepam only for specific situations. big meetings or business trips. i am a little bit socialy anxious, but not much. i know i have to be careful with this drug. take care." | 3 |
birth control | "just got mirena inserted yesterday and wanted to share my experience. i think the best description i have heard of what it is like to get it inserted is it is like getting your ears pierced, sharp pain followed by soreness. there were 3 sharp pains, one when they clamp your cervix, one when they measure the size of your uterus, and one when they insert the mirena. each sharp pain was followed by what felt like a strong period cramp. the whole procedure lasted about 5 min. after that it felt like the first day of my period for about 5 hours but it was totally manageable, i even went and did some christmas shopping right after. it is now the morning after and i have had no spotting or bleeding and don't even feel crampy at all!" | 0 |
birth control | "ok i got my implant in april 2015 .since i got it implanted i have not had a period. it's now october 2015. my periods before i got the implant were regular ever month from 3-5 days. before the birth control i had beautiful skin. i never broke out on my face not even as a teenager. i'm 29 now. since i had the implant my face is always broken out with a lot of bumps all over my face. my weight has went up. i have no urge what so ever to have sex. i also get depressed and have major mood swings. sometimes i get mad for no reason. i also feel fatigue at times and sleep way more. my husband wants me to take it out. he has noticed all the side effects..the only reason i have kept it in so long is because i don't get a period. i don't recommend." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on this pill for about 9 months now. i have notices signs of exhaustion, it has actually gotten worse and i am noticing it as i am driving, not good!! i have also experienced extreme bloating. my hormones are off the chart!! one minute i will be laughing, then crying, then randomly screaming at getting upset over literally nothing!!!! i just thought maybe something was wrong with me, but i called my doctor and asked when i started the pill, and it was in january, about a month before all these symptoms started and i did not think any thing of it until a few weeks ago when everyone from my bf to my employer told me i was not myself anymore. i am getting off this pill immediately and don't recommend it." | 0 |
birth control | "i've had this thing for about 2 years now and when i first got it it made me have my period for 5 months straight. now my periods are pretty regular but more recently i've been having my period on and off. this has not only made my period out of whack it has also caused me to have crazy mood swings and bouts of depression. it has also caused me to have the worst cramps i have ever had, also i'm breaking out worse than i ever have before i had this thing. the only positive thing this birth control has done for me is prevent me against pregnancy. i would highly recommend if you are searching for a birth control do not get this one!! the side effects are not worth it at all." | 0 |
birth control | "i got this birth control inserted in april 2010 as i was in a long term relationship and taking the oral pill but was very forgetful in taking it. implanon was recommended by a friend who i trusted very much so i did no research and took her word for it!! i have to say i have never looked back since. after reading the side effects i can honestly say i've never had any! i get the usual monthly trouble i.e. headaches and cramps but nothing compared to what i would be use to. i do get my period every month like clock work to the day to the hour which i find very reassuring. i also have a very healthy sex life with my partner and have had not experienced weight gain in fact i have lost 3 stone on a healthy diet since it was put in." | 0 |
birth control | "i got the implanon in january while i was on my period and haven't had a period since. i am always hungry and have gained about 10-13 pounds. i seem to be emotional and am stressed all the time. " | 0 |
birth control | "i took ortho cept for about 1 year and it was amazing. i had no cramps, my periods were regulate, my skin was clear. i never had a problem with it. i had to stop taking it because my insurance no longer covered it and i had to switch to a generic brand and ever since it has been a nighmare with birth control. my breast size also increased about a cup, which for me it was awesome!" | 0 |
birth control | "this medication is hell in a pack. i urge everyone to please do not take this. i ended up with severe depression and anxiety all over again, the nausea and vomiting was ridiculous and the yeast infections— my god. i had a yeast infection probably the whole time on this pill. i vomited so much from these pills that i lost 12 pounds in about 2 weeks one time. the mood swings were so sad also. i didn’t realize this was all from the pill until my doc switched me to tri-sprintec for insurance reasons. please don’t take this!!!!! it’s horrible on your body!!!! the only good thing was that i had absolutely no acne!" | 0 |
insomnia | "long story short, chronic insomnia for years, got really bad about a year ago, even benzodiazepines stopped working. remeron works somewhat even where benzodiazepines have failed. i'm up to 3-5 hours of continuous sleep per night from ~45mins of spread sleep per 24-72 hours. it's not perfect yet but it's definitely on a good path! only thing slightly troubling is that i gained 20lbs in 1 month (my insomnia had caused some severe weight loss and appetite suppression so since remeron helps with appetite and causes weight gain, as well as having stopped amphetamines for my adhd, my renewed appetite might have made me over indulge too much)
i definitively recommend this to anyone with either insomnia or appetite issues (of the lower end obviously)" | 8 |
depression | "i had to taper off my lexapro while starting this. i did a wk of the 10 mg during that and now i'm on my 2nd wk of 20mg. i'm not having any side effects like others have mentioned, but i'm not seeing any benefit yet either. i just spent 3 hrs yesterday crying, and then alternated that with being angry about everything (torn window screen, broken handle, garage motor quitting-everything was crap!), then i'd sob again. i hope this picks up soon, as does my family! however, i'm also 46 and wonder if some of this is pre-menopause??? maybe i need to call my dr. and have the dosage increased now? otherwise, i see him again in 5 wks. i just don't know, but my dr has high hopes and praise for this medicine." | 1 |
depression | "i took this medicine for about 6 weeks. i loved the increased energy during the day, the weight loss and decreased desire to smoke! but it didn't do much to improve my mood and pmdd and i had trouble staying asleep at night." | 1 |
birth control | "i'm 18, and i've had it for about a week now. the insertion was fine -- they had to do it without the cervix dilation medication, however, because they forgot to tell me to get it, and as a result i think it was a little more painful than usual. i took deep breaths and it was over in 5 seconds after some pretty intense contractions. after laying down for 20 minutes, i was fine to walk around. i highly reccommend just taking the day off. cramps got pretty bad and i slept all day when i got home. since then, i haven't noted any physical or emotional side effects aside from the constant light bleeding. there are occasional cramps, but they never last for longer than five minutes and occur maybe 3 times a day, so yeah, that's totally manageable" | 0 |
pain | "hydromorphone is the strongest pain killer, and it works wonders, but, there is one problem. when taking orally, only anywhere from 15% to 35% of the drug is absorbed depending on the person --that's why some people give it bad reviews saying it doesn't work, as they likely only absorbed 15% -- others may absorb 35%, or more than twice the strength, which is a massive difference, it all depends on how your body breaks it downs.
this drug is for serious pain. iv makes it absorb majority of the drug, making it crazy strong, the strongest iv pain med there is." | 4 |
birth control | "depo-provera worked very well. in fact i really loved it. i only gained about 3 pounds (i do work out 4/5 times a week). had my period 3 times a year and it was so easy just one shot every three months. the only downside was i got a bunch of acne and a bit of hair loss. each month around my period i still had the cravings but never got my period! now that i am off my acne cleared up a bit. i highly recommend this birth control! very effective!" | 0 |
adhd | "i'm taking pharmacy technician courses right now and i don't know how i could do it without dexedrine. the course is compressed and there is a tonne of information to take in a short time. i can often tell if i've missed a dose, or it's near time for my noon dose, because i will just plain zone out.
docs tried me on wellbutrin and concerta, and those did nothing, so dexedrine seems the way to go! really depends on the individual though." | 9 |
pain | "went to the er with severe back spasms. i can handle pain pretty well, but these spasms were horrendous. i have chronic spine and hip pain, but this was much worse than normal. after the toradol shot and the valium weren't working, they finally gave me the dilaudid shot. only took about 10 minutes and i was pain free. of course, i only had the shot and nothing else to tide me over until the chiropractor, but it was very good stuff." | 4 |
birth control | "i have been on nuva ring for a little over 4 years now. very effective birth control. pros: no weight gain (i actually dropped the weight i gained from the pill soon after i started), very clear skin, even moods with no major mood swings, don't feel or notice it, no daily remembering required, periods significantly lighter, shorter, and with less discomfort, effective immediately at regulating my cycle and has continued that way throughout use, it even has enough hormones in a ring to leave it in and skip your period if you prefer. cons: can be a little costly but totally worth it (and the brand website lets you print a 50% coupon), intercourse can be uncomfortable with your "more endowed" partners (just remove it and replace after)." | 0 |
pain | "i have been using these off and on for years. best relief after using as directed for about 48 hours, using a new patch every 12 hours. this medication is for inflammation so it takes a little while for swelling to subside enough for pain relief. i use along with oxycodone and muscle relaxers and honestly think i get more relief from the patches. they are just so expensive i can only fill my prescription once my deductible is met for the year and even then i have to download a coupon. my cost for a full month is about $70. much better than almost $600!" | 4 |
acne | "i have only been using this with benzaclin for about 2 months and i can already see an improvement. my pores are smaller, skin is smoother and my tone is more even. i am 25 and have tried almost everything! i use benzaclin in the morning and retin-a at night. for the first month i noticed 0 improvement, but now im starting to see it!" | 2 |
obesity | "i've been on saxenda for just over a month. initially, i had to really push through the side effects. it does help with appetite control and feeling full quicker. as for weight loss, only a few pounds which is disappointing. i'm also getting swelling and redness at the injection site now." | 7 |
acne | "my doctor told me to just put a pea size amount of the cream on to my face (not the moisturizer) because if you put to much it will cause redness dry skin and stinging. he also said if it continues to work just lower your dosage to night time only. epiduo is amazing. i recommend this to everyone. you should be fine with it as long as you do as your doctor says other than that you just might be allergic to it." | 2 |
anxiety | "this medication is great for anxiety and panic attacks when used correctly. make sure you don't abuse it or mix with any downers. it says it's used for short treatment but it can (if monitor correctly) be used for long term if your doctor, physician or psychiatrist thinks it right for you. i'm very thankful for this medication for it has work wonderfully on reducing anxiety and takes away my panic attacks. (this is my opinion)" | 3 |
birth control | "this birth control was the worst experience of my life. it gave me horrible breakouts for an entire week during each month and i gained a significant amount of weight. i stayed on it hoping it would get better but it never did. i've finally switched brands and finally seen improvement in my skin." | 0 |
weight loss | "i tried adipex about a year ago and in the first month i lost 20 lbs! i went to the gym about 3 days a week, and i was on a 1200 calorie limitation from my doctor. i drank mostly water(added the flavor packets for taste). unfortunately i feel off of the adipex wagon only after a month. i not only gained all of my weight back, but i gained 15 more pounds on top of that due to a lot of fast food. i just started back on adipex 2 days ago and already i have lost 3 lbs!" | 6 |
birth control | "i have had this birth control now for 2 years. it was basically painless getting it inserted and i love the idea of safe long term birth control. the downside to this is i'm almost always on my period, my moodswings are quite intense and i've definetly had weight gain. tomorrow i'm having it removed and replaced with the paragard 10 yr iud. i'm sick of having a period every other week this thing has got to go!!!!!!!!" | 0 |
adhd | "i was diagnosed with adhd in the middle of my 9th grade year. my parents noticed i have failed more classes than passed the past years. it turns out i have adhd, i was started off on 50mg which automatically kept me calm, quiet and eager to pay attention and learn. i passed all my classes my 9th grade year. currently, i'm almost complete with 10th grade. i am passing everything and doing an excellent job keeping up with school, homework and my job. i've gone from 50mg to 70mg. i didn't think i could feel the need to take this so much. when i don't take it, i can't hold my eyes open. i binge eat in bed, half asleep. but this does keep your mind off hunger, i went from 190lbs to 125lbs in a year." | 9 |
birth control | "i had the implant fitted on june 15th 2015, my first period arrived on september 12th and ended on september 20th, my second period arrived on december 12th and ended on december 20th. i had the implant removed on january 4th 2016. previously i had been taking the mini pill for 5 years. pros of the implant (for me): no more mood swings, weight loss (5 pounds), regular and light periods. cons of the implant (for me): acne (mild, but several forms, including cystic to my cheeks, chin and around my mouth), fatigue, hair thinning (but stopped at the 3 month mark), constantly sore (but not swollen) breasts, light cramping (daily). final words: if it was not for the acne i would have kept the implant." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "total mania, could not sleep, monitored sleep showed never in rem sleep at all over an 8 hour period. anxious, increased resp rate, wide awake, no hunger, racking thoughts. unable to finally function at job related to no sleep. this drug is horrid!" | 5 |
depression | "i started on 50mg and went up to 100mg. it has been wonderful for stabilizing my moods. i lost my insurance and went off. it was horrible. i was in horrible shape and had to go back on it at full price. i now feel like i am stuck on it. i experience dizziness at times, gained 40 pounds in the 2 years i've been on it." | 1 |
depression | "prozac is an amazing medicine. i was severely depressed and saw no light at the end of the tunnel. my anxieties and depression were slowly killing me. i couldn't eat, sleep, or be still with myself. my doctor prescribed prozac. first 20mg then 40mg. it took about 30 days before i noticed a big change in mood. my situation never changed, but the way i looked at it did and i felt hope and got a warm feeling. the side effects are manageable. my libido has decreased slightly, but i am still able to achieve orgasm. i have not had any weight gain. i've been on prozac for about 8 months now. it's been a life saver for me. i just started cbt counseling with a psychologist so i can learn to think and react differently to/about some things." | 1 |
birth control | "i am so sorry to all of those who have really suffered with their nexplanon implant. however, i could not be happier with mine! i had mine put in about two months ago. the reason i chose nexplanon was because i started to forget to take my pills. about a week after i got implanted, i had a period that was longer but lighter than normal (about 8 days). however, since then, i have not had a period in seven weeks. i did not gain weight (i actually lost weight), i did not break out, and i did not become emotional or moody. overall, i feel exactly like myself except now with foolproof protection and no periods! definitely a plus. i know everybody reacts differently, but my reaction was positive, and i hope yours is, too." | 0 |
depression | "i have been on effexor for about 2 years and am now coming off it. i have been taking 75mg once per day. i have gained 80 lbs in the years i have been taking it but since i cut back i have lost ten in about a month. my sex drive has gone from almost every night to maybe twice a month (most of the time my mood had mellowed out)." | 1 |
birth control | "i was on nuva ring for 5 years and wanted something different, to ultimately eliminate my period and was told an iud was the best bet. keep in mind i am 18 and have never had a child. so when i had the mirena inserted it was extremely uncomfortable and extremely painful. i quickly broke into a cold sweat, got very pale, so dizzy, and had terrible nause, my blood pressure also dropped extremely low. i laid on the table in the doctors office for about an hour until i got myself together, but still had to call someone for a ride home. afterward i had terrible cramping for about 2 weeks, along with bleeding. my doctor said the cramping was due the fact that my uterus was so small because i have never had any children, so i was just getting used to it being there. the cramping has since went away ( it is over a month later ) but i am still bleeding, it is way less than a period, not clotty either. when i think it's done, it will start again. my doctor said it is just what your body does until it gets used to it. other wise i have no complaints, other than the bleeding being extremely inconvenient and becoming expensive ( tampons ) but i have already come this far so i'm going to wait it out before having it removed because i am not in any pain. but i haven't lost my sex drive ( it's gotten better if anything ) , i have not gained any weight, small amount of acne but nothing i can't handle lol.
all together i'm pretty happy now that i'm not in pain, i just hope this bleeding stops soon!!! " | 0 |
pain | "as with any narcotic use with extreme caution and check before mixing with other prescriptions. highly addictive for some people. mother lost her job and ultimately life as a result of quack doctors and ultimate addiction to this controlled substance. wrecked my life." | 4 |
weight loss | "took this medication starting in january 2017 5'7" starting weight 184.5 ended medication march weighing in at 144.7 lost at total of 40 pounds!! and was able to maintain it. i have noticed that if i do get off track of my diet i will start to gain. biggest advise i can give is stay on the diet you followed while taking this pill to maintain your weight. to help fight the cotton mouth besides tons of water i would suck on mints. i counted calories for my diet and didn't go above 1,500 i still continue to do this. i took my pill early in the morning so i could sleep better at night.
good luck everyone :)" | 6 |
bipolar disorde | "i took a lot of antidepressants since i was 11. i was diagnosed with type 2 bipolar disorder at 14 because i was admitted into the hospital at 13 for suicidal ideations. they started me on prozac and i was numb. one day they took me off of prozac and started me on lamictal. i was at 5mg then went up to 25, then 75, then once i reached 100mg i started crying during a comedy. my mom and dad were so happy. they started me on 150mg of lamictal and i was on that for a few years. doctors were stunned because i only took one pill for bipolar. i stopped taking it july 2012 after they raised my dose to 200mg and i gained 40 lbs. now i'm 22 and i need to go back on it. " | 5 |
depression | "i spent a lot of time reading reviews and it took me awhile to even start the medication but i finally said screw it i'll try it. after reading the reviews most people said they felt better almost right away so after 2 months when i still wasn't feeling great i started to get nervous. then 3 months approached and i started crying less and less and i actually got excited to do things again and by 4 months i feel great!! i'm so glad i stuck with it. if your depression is bad this really can take up to 3 months but don't give up! i did have to take buspar with it because i'm just naturally an anxious person and that helped with my anxiety and to balance it out. i now take 100mg of bupropion in am and 100mg in afternoon and it's just enough!" | 1 |
obesity | "i have been on the medication 6 weeks and have lost a total of 30 lbs. i had not side effects until now which is my 6th week and i have queasiness, headaches, and a warm flushed feeling. i'm fighting thru the discomfort because the medication is working for me." | 7 |
birth control | "slight discomfort with insertion and heavy long periods. i enjoyed not worrying about birth control for 2 years. but i had constant vaginal things going on like discharge , some smells, yeast. i did every thing possible to clear it up. my doc had given me so many antibiotics i just got tired. so i had it removed. so my next option something more permanent. good luck ladies." | 0 |
birth control | "i wanted to share my positive experience. i first had mine inserted aug 2013 at my university's nurse's office. the numbing shot really stung, but i didn't feel the incision or insertion at all. i had bruising on my arm for a few days. for a few weeks after my arm would ache. i have a small, barely-there scar from the incision (looks like a beauty mark/mole). i consistently had periods every other month for 3-5 days. i've gained no weight, had no acne break outs, and have not gotten pregnant. i was using b/c pills for over a year before switching to this method. i think it's a more hassle-free method; don't have to worry about human error. i will be getting another one inserted in aug since my 3 years is about to be up." | 0 |
depression | "started post-break-up. happy now, don't credit meds, but still take wb & never want to stop (unlike clonaz. & desipr.) bc other reasons to take. lost weight, gained energy, desire to be social. now only anxiety and ibs; the wb counters some sexual side effects of other meds. not a morning person, but 450 sr(12hr) right b4 sleep (right b4 or insomnia)=hop out of bed at alarm. if i take 450 in morning, easy to resist food. wish i could have both, but splitting dosage or taking xl(24hr) doesn't work. 167lbs 6yrs ago @start, down to125. 3yrs of 130lbs but built-up tolerance, so then 150lbs 2yrs ago. took @night for months, then back to morning & now 1yr 135lbs. 450mg is max. new dr: split time night & mrng. but that would defeat 1/2 its purpose" | 1 |
birth control | "i have been on various types of oral contraceptives for years and just 1 month ago switched to loestrin 24. i have had no noticeable side effects differing from other bc pills. however, i did not have a period this month!!! after being six days late and worrying that i was pregnant, and all that comes along with such a huge life-change, i took a pregnancy test. negative. i can not worry every month whether i am pregnant because i may or may not have a period with loestrin 24 fe." | 0 |
pain | "after taking the medicine the first day, the pain in both of my feet has almost disappeared. i have not felt this good since i use to dance back in the year 2000, i'm on my feet all day at my job and i can now move faster without the pain. thanks for gabapentin my life is more enjoyable and i look forward to take walks with my wife again" | 4 |
birth control | "i have take loseasonique for 9 months now (3 packs). at first it was great and i was all excited about 1 period every 3 months. i was wrong. this was my first birth control ever! at first i had mood swings, i'd be fine then next thing i'm angry then i'm crying over something stupid. i can handle the mood swings but the spotting was horrible. i would get my bleeding into the 5th week mark and then it would go away for a few days then come back and wouldn't stop until maybe 3 days of the sugar pills. my skin had cleared up but now when i get pimples they scar. oh and the sex life was gone of the bleeding. i stopped taking it just today and i can already feel my hormones getting crazy. " | 0 |
obesity | "started 9/1/17 and have had no appetite and when i make myself eat it doesn't taste the same...diet coke is the only thing appealing...no side effects other than diarrhea when i do eat...37 years old, 5'7 212 lbs...needing to make my goal weight of 160" | 7 |
birth control | "i was on marlissa for 6 months . i originally started taking it because i had very heavy periods and i also became sexually active. overall, it did its job. my periods became super light and it did protect me against pregnancy. however the side effects were terrible. i was sick to my stomach for the first couple days of a new pack every month, my cramps got worse instead of better, my mood would constantly change, and there would be random months where my face would totally break out. i just changed to apri and so far it's been better." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been taking it for about 2 months now. the first month was terrible only because of my body adjusting to the new hormone levels. i had break through bleeding for two week, my breasts were so sore the entire month, and i had cramps/back pains almost every day. my period was a breeze though. no cramps, no breast pain, very light flow, and no acne!
my second month has been amazing. it's helped control mood swings and the sense of anxiety and depression i get when seratonin levels drop around my period. the only thing i have to complain about is the sense of bloating i have. it goes away though when i avoid all of the salty foods and processed sugars i crave. other than that, i really enjoy this product. everyone's bodies are different." | 0 |
birth control | "i've had nexplanon for 7 months now and i've only had one "period" that lasted for two weeks which is great! but i've gained a lot of weight. and have a problem with acne which i've never have more then one pimple at a time. and my hair is extremely greasy no matter what i try to do about it. i'm thinking about getting it removed." | 0 |
birth control | "since i started this birth control i have felt off. it's the only my insurance covers now. it's fine it's job by preventing pregnancy, but the side effects aren't worth it. i'm a pretty emotional person to begin with, but since starting this, i have never wanted to cry more in my life and over the dumbest things. my anxiety has worsened, i get my period 2 times a month on this. but so far the worse has been the depression and anxiety. i am stopping it immediately." | 0 |
birth control | "hey ladies!
i've read some of the reviews and i just want to share my input. i feel like many of the reviews posted are just after skyla was inserted. yes skyla hurt after insertion. i cramped for the first week. i even told the dr for my 1 month check up following this would be the only time. during the 3 years with skyla my periods were significantly lighter, although a little random. but honestly i couldn't tell you the last time i bought a box of tampons. i just went back to see him in march and my 3 years with skyla were up. he removed the old one and reinserted the new one. small difficulty getting it positioned just right but pain sale = 0. since then i have had my period once and it lasted a day. i will preach skyla any day." | 0 |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.