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adhd | "i am a 22 year old male - diagnosed with inattentive add about 2 months ago. i was prescribed 30mg vyvanse right after my diagnosis, and have moved up to 50mg (been 3 wks). my problems with add started in elementary school, and continued all the way up until a month after i graduated from university (but got worse). deciding to get tested for add was the best decision i ever made! vyvanse has been a blessing to me, and the benefits far outweigh the consequences. i can focus longer, stay on tasks until they are completed, pay attention to detail much easier, articulate my thoughts/words better, and motivate myself to get work and other activities done. it's not a miracle drug, but helps (key word) you manage your symptoms and function easier" | 9 |
acne | "this product works wonders! i've suffered from acne since i was 12 years old, and at 22 i still suffered from constant breakouts. luckily, my dermatologist recommended this cream and it has worked wonders for my skin. it not only cleared up my breakouts, but i think it prevents new ones from forming because i've hardly had any since using. i highly recommend it to anyone suffering from acne." | 2 |
depression | "im pretty outgoing in nature...but id get depressed n aggressive from time to time. anyway so the first 5 weeks on this med was very up and down... i slept but woke up feeling tired.. i was drowzy during the day...id feel good some days n worse on others. i was going to quit on my 6th week..i woke up n said 'i cant take this anymore' but my mom convinced me to keep taking it. it was like a miracle. .i just woke up in the morning..6th week in n felt ok one morning... energetic... happy... motivated... could phone up anyone n talk wthout feeling like it was torture.... so give it atleast 6 weeks... it should get even better than how im feeling now... tht would be amazing!" | 1 |
adhd | "my 10 year old was prescribed concerta after having an allergic reaction to adderal. well this was not much better. he was nauseous and dizzy and his resting heart rate was 160. he only took 1 dose, and he will not be taking any more. awful stuff" | 9 |
birth control | "i've had it for three years. after the 3rd year i got it reinserted, simply because it works for me. i didn't gain weight, no headaches, no extended menstrual cycles. if anything my cycles became very light. the only thing is i experienced cramps, but i get them anyway so that wasn't a bother for me. everyone's body is different, so if you want to try it, then do so. don't base your decision from other people's experience." | 0 |
birth control | "i have had the nexplanon implant for almost 8 months now and it has been amazing. i have not had a period since the implantation, but this has been my only side effect. i love the convenience of not having to worry about taking a pill every day, and would definitely recommend this method of birth control. i know it can affect everyone differently, but i saw tons of scary reviews on here before i got mine done, and wanted to leave a positive review about how great it has been for me." | 0 |
birth control | "i was given this as instead ofloestrin, which i normally take. i've been on it 2 months and it's like i have a non-stop period. they're also really heavy which they have never been in my life and my breasts get very enlarged and are so tender. i'm not happy with it at all and will be using something different beginning next month." | 0 |
weight loss | "warning...... never stop this medication cold turkey. the side effects are extreme! i was in belviq for 4 months and began having side effects of nausea, headaches, and overall just a weird feeling. i stopped the medication to see if that's what the cause was. a few days later, i had severe muscle tremors and spasms, loss of coordination, sweating, shivering, shaking, headaches, and a rapid heart rate. i thought i was having a stroke. went to the er. my blood pressure was 210/150! unfortunately, every time i would have a withdrawal from this medication i would experience these symptoms. it took 2 1/2 weeks to get this medication out of my body. i was confused a lot and had severe depression. i had all of the signs of serotonin syndrome." | 6 |
anxiety | "i was prescribed this a few months ago getting anxiety while driving. the prescription is '0.5 mg once a day as needed." i have taken it about 3-5 times a week, a few times i have taken it twice a day. i have been having family issues recently, and i first thought that was the reason my occasional anxiety has progressed to debilitating (flying off the handle, depressive dying thoughts, chest pains) but after research i've concluded that i'm actually going through withdrawal when i don't take it everyday. now it's 2:36 am, i'm scared, mind won't shut off, don't know how to wean off of this properly. i'm tired, will be calling into work in the morning for lack of sleep. please do not take this and just get counselling for your anxiety first" | 3 |
acne | "i have had acne all my life and i'm now 24 so getting pretty fed up with it so i got this gel prescribed by a superdrug doctor. honestly the best thing i've ever done. the first few days i used it my spots went down dramatically and then after the 3rd day the redness started, although it wasn't as awful as i was expecting. my skin was very very sensitive and did look like sunburn but i decided to put some bronzer on my nose and it looked like i had just caught the sun! win win. my skin was veryyyy flakey everytime i ate or spoke it would crack but i just applied simple spot free moisturiser with cotton wool and it kept it under controll. now on my 3rd week in the redness has gone, my skin is expectedly dry but i'm totally spot free." | 2 |
obesity | "i have been on belviq for 60 days now and lost 17lbs! i started at 257lbs (5'7) now i am at 240lbs! i am refilling my script today! so i am hoping for another 40lbs will come off!" | 7 |
birth control | "i had the depo shot for three years. i decided to go on something different so i chose the skyla. i was super nervous about getting considering i'm very self conscious but it wasn't as embarrassing as i had thought it would be. the insertion was pretty terrible. it didn't take long but a minute but the pain was unlike anything i have ever experienced. i haven't had kids so this was almost to much for me. but i just gritted my teeth an didn't think about it. i was quit dizzy and the cramps were miserable. for hours it was terrible. and it even got so bad i threw up. i slept restlessly that night but in the morning i felt fine. no more cramps or pain. during the day though i felt strange just a little off. other than that. its great! i recommend" | 0 |
anxiety | "started a 90 day prescription right after i had my daughter and it was horrible. gave me anxiety and terrible panic attacks. i had to hop in a cold shower once. i felt as if i was gonna have a heart attack or my chest explode. just got prescribed wellbutrin hoping to have better luck." | 3 |
birth control | "this birth control is good for me, but i did have major side effects. i had almost constant bleeding for about 4 months, and nausea for the first month. after that though, everything is smooth sailing! the only other complaint i would have is breast tenderness." | 0 |
adhd | "i have bad reaction to most stimulant type medications made for adhd. instead of getting strung out like most people would they put me right to sleep, or cause sever twitching, and made my anxiety much much worse.
wellbutrin rocks! but just by it self my chest pains from stress are gone, i can remember more, stay on more tasks and get stuff done, instead of spinning around finishing nothing. (a.k.a: hell.)
i thought it wasn't doing much at first until i forgot to take it for 2-3 day.s the difference this makes! i never knew this damn adhd was causing me this much stress, i was aware of it as i knew i had to fight all the time with my self just to listen to someone talk and not interrupt or take off. i'm a female with severe adhd." | 9 |
anxiety | "i was prescribed hydroxyzine pam 25mg cap after being in a car accident and suffering from anxiety attacks since the wreck. i took one last night and still felt the pill all the way until 10am today. i have not had no anxiety all day which has been going on for exactly three weeks now (the anxiety) i was scared to take anything at first but my anxiety got worse and i got the courage last night to take one. i woke up feeling great slightly high but great. i did have a light headache when i woke up but it went away after i ate breakfast. it is now 2:41 pm the next day i no longer feel high but i don't feel anxiety either. i think i will continue to take one capsule at night let's see how i feel the rest of the day. i will be back with update" | 3 |
birth control | "this pill keeps making me miss my period and it's so scary i keep thinking i am pregnant or something is wrong with me. after pregnancy tests come back negative i feel better, but it is very off putting to not be getting my period for sometimes months in a row." | 0 |
birth control | "i got my nexplanon in on nov 17th 2014...first time i bled it was like i was allergic to my own menstural..it was dry and very itchy for the first 2-3 months. i bled for 7 months straight with 1 month off and another two months bleeding before i finally decided it wasn't gonna work for me. i had it removed today-9/23/15. i felt like a moody,hormonal teenager all over again. constant headaches,kept me in an agitated mood. 25 pound weight gain, continuous acne and uncontrollable cravings..it was horrible. i even became depressed and tried to commit suicide. luckily i have a lovely spouse who kept me from going forward with that. sure, it kept me from conceiving but i truly regret considering this birth control implant!!!!" | 0 |
anxiety | "this med works great but these 7.5mg and 15mg doses i see on here seem low. at those levels it will make you so hungry (at least in my case). just try 45mg and see if it works for you. i have also found that a little effexor mixed with it causes the hunger from each to cancel out." | 3 |
anxiety | "i am a 33 year old mother of 4 and suffered from depression and very bad anxiety for 5 years. been in hospital 11 times, the longest 6 months. they filled me with all sorts of medicines at some points. i was so out of it but then a new doctor i met gave me xanax along with some other antidepressants and i am doing fine and living a normal life. i think these are great." | 3 |
anxiety | "i started taking buspar about 2 months ago, 5mg 3 x a day and it has really helped me quite a bit. i was very nervous about trying this medicine, after having a terrible experience with an ssris, but i had too much anxiety not to give it a try plus the fact that it is non-habit forming appealed to me. i do get a touch of dizziness about 15-20 minutes after taking it- but it's not completely debilitating. my doctor has just recommended for me to up my dosage to 10mg- 3x a day, so i'll keep you all posted and let you know how that goes. it definitely has helped though, so for that, i am very thankful." | 3 |
birth control | "i was on triphasil and had migraines for years. i was put on this by the doctor in march of 2011 and the first month i felt a complete change, no migraines. in month 3 i had a normal period 4 days. in month 4 i have no period but i have light cramps that's okay because they were worse on the other one. but i don't know if i should freak out about not having one or throw a party." | 0 |
anxiety | "i am a 47 year old male and within one year i've developed a anxiety disorder. i work as a controls engineer in the automotive field so stress and tennage kids pushed me to the brink. the anxiety is up and down now largely due to fear of that weird derealization feeling i get. ativan is amazing its able snap me back into a calm and rational state when the anxiety is at its peak. i was originally concerned about its dependence but i believe self management can eliminate that. i am on 5mg of escitalopram but find it really doesn't seem to have any effect. hang tough fellow anxiety brothers and sisters... anxiety sucks" | 3 |
birth control | "i ended up in the hospital with pulmonary embolism because of this medication. many people don't know how dangerous this medication is and can cause blood clots especially for people that have blood clotting medical history within their family. does medication causes blood clots! i almost died because of this medication. i do not recommend it to anyone" | 0 |
birth control | "i agree with the girl that said if she can rate this any less than a 1 she would. my doctor put me on it to stop my migraines after switching from yaz. i'm 24 and have been on the pill since i was 16. i've struggled with depression in the past and this gave me such bad mood swings that i have not felt this depressed in the longest time. still getting migraines. skin is breaking out, i've always struggled with that but yaz is the only one that helped apparently. i'm supposed to start my 3rd month until i see my dr again, but at this point i decided not to take it and wait until my visit." | 0 |
birth control | "i'm about 50/50 on this bc. i started it about 4 months ago, of course from a recommendation by my doctor. unlike most people, i haven't had breakouts (in fact, my skins been quite clear) amd i havent gained weight. it's helped with all mood swings i had prior to taking the pill and it hasn't altered my sex drive. the only problem i have with it is that my periods are about two to three times longer as they were. i used to have 5 day long periods; they were heavy and irregular with patterns. sometimes i'd have them every two months, sometimes every two weeks. now they're once every month, but last 10 to 15 days... its very, very light, but its still annoying. but then again it's different for everyone." | 0 |
birth control | "i got my implanon two years ago. my periods actually got heavier and more timely than they had been but after 6 months nothing! i still have my sex drive, no weight gain from the birth control and i'm pretty sure any moodiness is just my age. i would suggest this to everyone! it is lovely. no work, no babies, my kind of birth control." | 0 |
acne | "i've been on this pill for about 7 months-ish now. i went on it because condoms were too irritating for me and also because i had pretty bad acne. as a birthcontrol its great, my period is regular now for the first time in 24 years. acne wise, its okay, my skin is much better than before but its not 100% clear yet. i still break out here and there which i'm ok with, after struggling with severe acne for the past 13 years, 3-4 pimples a week is a walk in the park.
after going on this pill i noticed i'm very emotional. i get upset very easily, i cry at sad videos, customers annoy the hell out of me, but i don't mind it too much. as far as side effects go they're all pretty mild and not as bad as i was expecting" | 2 |
depression | "side effects: heart palpitations & pounding, insomnia, numb hands, 24/7 panic attack even in my home lying in bed, fearful of getting out of bed, leaving the house. frequent diarrhea & abdominal pain. auditory hallucinations. had to stop, not even remotely tolerable. i got tested by 'assurex health' genesight testing which showed this to be on my 'green' list. i see that they billed my insurance $6,224.00 and my responsibility is $1300.00 but i was told there was some sliding scale so we'll see. they're making a killing on these tests and i'm afraid to try anything else on their green list, since they're all newer drugs, all costing in the range of $250 to $400, seems like there is something going on that doesn't benefit patients/victims" | 1 |
birth control | "i am 20 years old and had mirena put in 18 months ago after my son was 6 weeks and so far i like it but i do have some negative comments too. the insertion wasn't bad just had cramping after wards. my boyfriend feels it most of the time when we have sex. my hair loss is pretty bad. i feel like i have 5 lbs i can't lose. i bled straight through the first month i had it in. then didn't get my period or spotting for a whole year and now i get a regular period every month. sometimes i do experience some cramping when i bend over a certain way and its sharp and very painful. but all in all i like that i don't have to take a birth control everyday and i don't have to worry about any more babies." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "this medication has helped me so much and with minimal side effects. i am also taking gabapentin and a low dose of lexapro. this combination has finally made the difference. but everyone has a different body chemistry." | 5 |
birth control | "this birth control is the worst i've taken. every time i start a new pack it feels like i'm getting food poisoning. the last 3 months it has made me so sick. i've been on it for almost 3 years now and at first it would barely make me nauseous every once in a while but now i've just been on it too long i guess. it just gets worse and worse. the mood swings are ridiculous too! i wouldn't recommend anyone this birth control! not to mention i was on my period for over a month when i started taking it." | 0 |
birth control | "yes, it works but ever since i started taking it i've become extremely sensitive and emotional and i feel like my hormones are exploding. i get flustered and depressed very easily and i'm getting off of it next week." | 0 |
birth control | "i don't like it !! bad depression, bad temper, bad cramps, sensitive breast, weight gain, tired and not in the mood for anything. the only reason i'm doing this is to regulate my periods and it's the only thing that's working." | 0 |
acne | "i took yaz for 2 months for acne and it worked really good for that. i loved how i didn't have anymore acne problems. i did gain about 6lbs. and went up in bra size big time. everyone started calling me "dolly" seriously that was all i could see on myself! it was very painful and my breasts felt like they were going to pop! i quit taking it and they went back down to normal!" | 2 |
depression | "the best drug for severe depression except you cannot eat cheese or drink red wine. but try tms which is not a drug and has no side effects or if necessary ect which is the gold standard and is much different then in "the one flew over the days." | 1 |
emergency contraception | "i has sex a day after my period was over, and the condom we used broke and he didn't notice until we were finished. (thank god he noticed!!) i went to the store the next morning when they opened and got the plan b pill and took it about 14 hours after the accident. i started bleeding about 5 days after taking the pill, and i just had my period a week ago, so don't panic of this happens to you too. anyways, i killed myself with worrying, probably gained like 500 pounds from stress eating, but i got my period todaaaaaay!!! its all okay, thank you plan b. i will not be hooking up anymore, that was just way to scary to go through for any guy." | 10 |
acne | "i have had mild to severe acne since freshmen year of high school. i was always afraid of what a dermatologist would say and so i procrastinated on going for awhile. once i finally decided to go my derm prescribed a clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide mixed topical gel. and adapalene. as well as ketoconazole for these little bumps on my forehead that derm said was not acne.
this regimen has tremendously improved my acne. i am almost completely clear after using for about a month. i did not have severe breakout as some have mentioned when i initially began using adapalene.
i feel like i can feel my face again. it is much more smooth and i only have a couple scars left and maybe 2-3 pimples. as opposed for 6 or more. i would def recommend this!" | 2 |
anxiety | "a very effective medicine, that needs to be used with care and caution. i wouldn't take more than 1mg per day, and my doctor will not prescribe any higher dose. i take it in combination with lexapro, and my anxiety is nearly obliterated. i would say be very careful, though, about dosage." | 3 |
anxiety | "at first i was on citalpram and i kept having the dosage bumped up. then i switched to pristiq which came along with a few mild symptoms including nausea. then it went away, and i noticed a change in my anxiety levels. i became confortable in my school environment for a change. after being on it almost 6 months, i am beginning to think it has quit working, and is giving me some constipation and belly pain. but who knows, that could just be something else. i recommend at least trying the drug if you need it." | 3 |
birth control | "i like microgestin. my doctor originally put me on lo loestrin fe which caused me breakthrough bleeding everyday. since microgestin has double the estrogen if lo loestrin fe, but still considered very low dose. had minor spotting only in the beginning. no other negative side effects." | 0 |
birth control | "i am so thankful for this birth control. i switched from the pill to depo because the pills gave me horrible anxiety and depression. immediately after i switched, i was myself again. after two doses, my periods stopped. i know birth control affects everyone differently, but i have had no negative side affects at all. my only complaint is after every injection, i would get a headache for a couple of days. i'm 21 and i just hit the two year mark, and my doctor recommended that i switch to a different bc this month and i'm so sad and nervous... i am worried about getting the negative side affects of a new bc after being worry free and comfortable for 2 years." | 0 |
birth control | "i got my skyla in july of 2015. i'm 27 and have had my period for over a year. every dr. continues to put me on different bc to make it stop but even now in november it hasn't stopped more then a week or so. i feel sex activates my bleeding for some reason and it gives me light cramps i don't have them as bad as i used to though. the inserting of the iud was the worst experience. i was on my period and already cramping so maybe that's why it was like a nightmare to me. i hope it will stop after the 6 month mark but i am constantly in need of tampons and still haven't stopped bleeding. i don't worry about birth control that's the only good part of my experience." | 0 |
adhd | "tips for taking off the patch: use oil (we use skin so soft, but any oil will work) to rub into the skin around the edges of the patch and let it sit for a little bit... maybe about 20 - 30 seconds... pull it gently while continuing to rub oil into the edges a little at a time, repeat. the oil dissolves the "glue" and also helps remove the sticky residue that shows up a day later, easier to just wipe off after being sprayed with a mist of oil than scrubbed off with soap and water.
breakfast is all ready to eat when she wakes up- sometimes i make a high calorie, high nutrient smoothie and give it to her while she's still in bed, put the patch on at the same time, let her snooze for 20 more minutes; pm gets high cal/high nutrient snack" | 9 |
anxiety | "i was just prescribed this medication as my sleeping pill is not working very well due to pain - hopefully this will work! thank you for your comments, it makes me less anxious about starting a new drug." | 3 |
birth control | "i started using the nuva ring in apr. 2016. my doctor recommended it because i randomly began to have a very abnormal menstural cycle and the cramps became excruciating. almost as soon as i started nr, i began to have spurts of very sharp pains all throughout the day. they were so bad that sometimes i would find myself hunched over. my doctor and i assumed my body was just adjusting to the nr. these pains went on for about a month and then everything ceased. from that point on everything as far as pain, and the regulation of my menstural cycle was fine. i really loved the convenience of nr. i stopped using nr in dec 2016. i stopped using it because i noticed that during the months of usage, i experienced extreme depression,& mood swings." | 0 |
acne | "i used it morning and night for about 3 days and you can already tell a difference and my acne is clearing up. unfortunately my skin is peeling, which forced me to get a moisturizer. anyway it works for me." | 2 |
adhd | "it's amazing but don't take 5 or 6 or 7 you will feel sick and stay up and not eat for a day or 2 but if you want a fun focus high go small like 2 or 3 then work your way up if you want to buy its not fun with a lot you start hearing thing and seeing things and you get scared easy but fun at the end did my college homework project and easays and other things i had to do for college got all done in that 24 hour period still up and feel hyper and awake but i know i'm going to crash very soon but the drug does it job 100% for me when i do 1 10mg or 2 10mg i do 2 for test the next day soo i know i'm up and ready for it" | 9 |
acne | "i was prescribed this after not having luck with duac to treat and prevent adult acne. it took about a week of twice daily application before i noticed a change. i have been using it for over a month and it has completely cleared one problem area. it appears that other areas around my neck are now being affected, but i think with continued use it will also cure those problems and prevent further breakouts. " | 2 |
anxiety | "i am on 5mg of buspar 2x a day to start and i hate it! i feel very nervous, jittery, and wired like i drank a bunch of coffee. my ears are ringing... actually it feels like my whole head is buzzing. my throat and skin hurt. i told my doctor this made me feel this way in the past but she didn't care. i feel worse like this than i do when i have constant panic attacks. i am also on 30mg remeron. i can't sleep for more than 3 hours and i can't eat. i am 5'7" and under 100lbs. i have tried tazadone and ended up in the hospital. i can't handle these drugs. i am going through hell right now because of a life stressor and i know the doctors are only trying to help, but these drugs are bad for me!" | 3 |
birth control | "i have had the mirena for 4 years now. i got it after my second child. it was highly recommended by my midwife and obgyn so i got it inserted 2mths after my c-section. i am happy with not having to really worry about pregnancy or not having periods. those are definitely pros. the side effects are not so great at all. i didn't realize that mostly everything i have been feeling are likely side effects of the mirena. acne, horrible breast tenderness, tired, and mood swings. the mood swings were a surprise, i had been chalking it up to feel overwhelmed and frustrated all the time. never dawned on me that it could be the mirena. over all its very effective." | 0 |
anxiety | "about a year ago i lost 8 pounds in 1 week, two pounds more the next week. i couldn't sleep and constantly felt nauseous. my doctor ran every test under the sun and came back with only one conclusion: panic attacks and severe anxiety. after i got past my initial thoughts of thinking he must be a total idiot, i asked for lexapro. i did 5 mg the first week, moving up to 10 the week after. as my md warned, the anxiety initially increases, so keep the xanax handy. two weeks into it i started having longer and longer periods of normalcy. then, on week three it's like it suddenly stopped and sent me into a tailspin right back to where i started from. my pscyh told me to go to 20mg because i didn't have quite enough. worked like a charm!" | 3 |
obesity | "i've been taking this medicine for a week now. no bad side effects other than a bit of wind. if you stick to your diet, there won't be any oil or accidents. started at 80kg and aiming to get down to 60. hoping the hard work pays off when i have a weigh in!" | 7 |
anxiety | "so far it hasn't helped much with the anxiety... it's actually made it worse. my hands tremble and i feel like i'm walking on the deck of a moving ship. making an appointment with my doctor to discontinue and find a new med, as this one is freaking me out." | 3 |
anxiety | "i suffered from panic disorder and during a low point a psychiatrist prescribed risperidone. after 3 days my panic was gone completely. this is a life saver. i only used it short term, 10 days, and would do it again. it has been 4 years since i took it and i still cannot believe what a life changing experience it was. it felt like my brain started thinking logically again." | 3 |
pain | "i have cystic fibrosis and severe back/neck pain. i needed a stronger medication due to the cystic fibrosis and found that percocets just made me extremely nauseated. nucynta can be taken on an empty stomach, and while i experience slight tiredness that was about all. however as time progressed i discovered that it became somewhat less effective and i had to bump up to 10s. when this happened i started having pronounced muscle spasms and issues with regulating my body temp. also there is no generic so i averaged about $117 per dose. overall i was pleased with the medicine. " | 4 |
birth control | "i used nuvaring for 4 months. loved that i didn't have to think about the pill, but i started to get very bad cystic acne on my face, then head and bikini line. if you start to get severe acne by the third month on the ring, visit your doctor to switch birth control methods. " | 0 |
weight loss | "i've been on phentermine for about two months now. sw: 200lb and my cw: 174lb. i hope to get to 160 by the time i finish the medication. thanks to the drug, i've been staying away from "bad foods" and i am working out more. i try to stay under 1200 calories a day and i am successful 80% of the time. i try to work out at least 5 days a week, mostly by walking briskly 30min-1hr, and sometimes cardio (like dancing and jump roping) and strength training (like squats and planking) combined. with the medication, you feel like everything is possible, and it gives you the energy to get out and do things. i have to say, the medication does begin to wane after the first month - you have to make a lifestyle change in order to lose more and maintain. gl!" | 6 |
birth control | "i've been on this birth control pill for about a year and a half... so far no pregnancies, my skin is clear but i've always been lucky in that department. my hair actually feels thicker! no weight gain and no headaches. my period is usually 2-3 days long and super light. sometimes i only spot for a day and that's it. i used to have severe cramps prior to getting on this birth control to the point i was prescribed muscle relaxants (that bad!)... and now its slight cramping for a day or two the week of my "period". everyone's body is different but i have had no side effects on this pill. " | 0 |
depression | "i have been on mirtazapine for about 6 years. tried effexor before and found it so stimulating i couldn't sleep, felt like i was high, switched to mirtazapine instead had proper nights sleep. mirtazapine is great for sleep, not to bad on anxiety. " | 1 |
bipolar disorde | "lamictal has changed my life. i started on lamictal 2 1/2 months ago and i can't believe the clarity and happiness in my day to day life. for years, i have been on various antidepressants. i had never been to a specialist, only my primary care physician to discuss the problem. i got to a point when i couldn't remember when i was happy and felt normal. i was diagnosed with depression and anxiety, but no mention of bi polar. my severe mood swings were affecting everything in my life. my relationship with my husband, kids, my lack of motivation. i felt like there was a constant cloud over my head, when i had nothing to be depressed about. the psychiatrist i went to diagnosed me with bipolar and started the lamical." | 5 |
pain | "like most of the comments i have read i take this medicine to function from having severe back pain from a epidural gone wrong i also get severe menstrual cramps that feel like contractions its like i am giving birth once a month i have four young children who need my constant attention and without this medicine i would not be able to do simple things. other medicine would just make me feel funny and i would still be crying from how much pain i had, not to mention being irritated just because of pain i was always having. now i take 80mg a day, sometimes less my pain would be so severe in the morning that i could not stand. now i get up feeling pretty good and when i don't need it i don't take." | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "as a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder, lamictal has worked wonders for me. i was worried about getting the dreaded "lamictal rash" but never did. my doctor followed the guidelines for increasing the dose slowly and i never had any side effects. i have been on the maintenance dose for several months and i actually feel normal. if there is such a thing. i am currently taking lamictal in conjunction with the antidepressant, cymbalta. finding the right medication(s) can be very frustrating, but please don't give up." | 5 |
adhd | "my general physician first prescribed me concerta (intermediate dosage) and it seemed to make me feel depressed, anxious, and more obsessive (thought-wise anyway). i was then prescribed adderall xr (10 mg) and found that i would feel more productive and relaxed earlier in the day upon taking it, but then the side effects really began to hit hard. i was hesitant to continue to try another stimulant because i was actually diagnosed with anxiety (by my psychiatrist) and mild depression and the stimulants seemed to heighten these symptoms. he then suggested that i try vyvanse and he also put me on atterax (for anxiety/allergies ---weird combination, i know) in addition to prozac. vyvanse has been a life-saver, mild side effects, and no "crash"." | 9 |
insomnia | "i have gad (generalized anxiety), post traumatic stress disorder and bipolar. i've been on seroquel for three years. i kept having to up it to help me sleep, as well as keeping away delusions and such.
i was at the point where it wouldn't help me sleep at all.
i'd take it at 10 and go to bed when the sun was coming up.
i tried ambien 10mg last night for the first time.
i fell asleep in one hour. i was out! i slept a good 10 hours.
amen for ambien." | 8 |
birth control | "i have been on femcon fe for 3 years now. i was on yasmin previously for 6 months and experienced a 20lb weight gain, mood swings, acne, the works. i've had no major side effects with femcon (i have noticed a slight decrease in my sex drive) but am starting to look elsewhere for the sheer reason that it costs me $50 a pack. if you can afford it and you've had problems with pills like yasmin that most people agree with, i highly recommend femcon." | 0 |
insomnia | "trazodone is the greatest thing to happen to me. a neurologist had me on xanax nightly for 2 years to help calm anxiety in attempt to calm migraines. xanax eventually caused horrible dependency and increased anxiety and the withdrawal was horrible. trazodone has helped me sleep and helped my overall anxiety level. i never feel groggy in the morning. i am on a very low dose of only 25 mg/night and it has done wonders." | 8 |
obesity | "this medication isn't for everyone, but if you are desperate, why not give it a chance? just do your reading beforehand and compare- know the risks.
i started with a bmi over 40 and have consistently lost 10lbs a month. before, even with the most diligent meal plan/exercise routine i would waffle and gain without explanation, losing a half pound in a good week (w/ medical issues and getting discouraged, i always gained in the end). trust me, i tried everything short of surgery.
i experienced several side effects and let me tell you some of them come on with a vengeance. however, they go away, at least they did for me. the worst and longest was nausea, but even that resolved after about two months.
i am finally hopeful :) good luck" | 7 |
bipolar disorde | "abilify works great for me to stablilize my mood . i take it to stable my moods and for anger issues. it has been a life saver. it mellows me out and helps me manage my anger/irritability. when i first started taking it, it made me sleepy and i didn't feel like doing anything. after a couple of weeks, that passed and i had more energy and motivation to get things done." | 5 |
anxiety | "i was given this medication along with celexa for anxiety. my doctor does not like prescribing xanax due to the dependency it can cause, so this with the combination of celexa is to try to not use xanax for anxiety or panic attacks. so far it has been ok. i have not noticed a huge decrease in my anxiety, but i often take it at night to help me sleep through the night without waking with anxiety. i am going to give it more time to see if i still will keep taking it. it does make me fatigued if i take it in the morning but it is managable." | 3 |
bipolar disorde | "i was diagnosed with bipolar 2 five years ago and have been on many many medicines. i always took atypical antipsychotics, but never a true mood stabilizer. my new doctor put me on depakote because i was getting neurological shaking symptoms from the atypical antipsychotic so she started me on depakote and i have to say i love it. i'm up to 1000mg a day now, and as she lowers my atypical, she might have to increase the depakote to 1500 mgs. no weight gain, in fact, i had weight loss. i was really hungry in the beginning and i might have gained a pound, but that went away and my appetite changed, vivid dreams (sometimes), but i can deal. i love this, i'm in such a better mood now." | 5 |
birth control | "gained 60 pounds in less than 3 months, periods went from 28 day-4.5 day clockwork-regular to 2x a month, 9 day long murder-scene heavy. pms used to be mild to nonexistent, went to migraines from hell, debilitating cramps, etc. dr. told me to stick with it. i did for a year. off the ring, took a year and lots of work to get my periods back to something approximating normal and the weight will not budge. i did not have weight issues before, never had. now i also have endometrial hyperplasia and have been told the weight is sticking no matter what i do to lose it due to an overabundance of estrogen. if you use the ring and start gaining or going period-wonky at all, stop, please, immediately and do not be like me." | 0 |
anxiety | "i was given ativan before having an mri done. i have extreme claustrophobia and was unable to get the mri done even the open mri type machine. i took 2mg. one hour before the test. right up until the test i was terrified. however, within five minutes, being in the mri machine, i was out! i mean out, in a different world. it was scarey. i had an iv placed and didn't feel a thing. the whole test (an hour or longer) went perfectly.
here is the really scarey part. i came home and went about my usual business. at supper, read the paper, even drove in town. the next day i had absolutely no memory of the previous day. the ativan caused severe amnesia." | 3 |
birth control | "hello, i've been on the depo shot and i'm fully satisfied. i didn't have any side affects. lost my period which is normal & gained 5 pounds. all i had to do is follow my doctors orders wait 24 to 36 hrs so it takes effect & i'm fully protected. i really recommended it. its worth it if you don't want to have a huge responsibility of having a child. or in some cases having horrible cramps & heavy periods. i'm #1 fan of depo shot. everybody is different, it works for me but maybe not for you. i'll never be off it unless i'm married & wanting children." | 0 |
birth control | "i was on sprintec for over a year. i took it religiously because i have never wanted kids. i never missed a dose and took it at around the same time every day. i am now 16 weeks pregnant. so just warning some of you, be careful, don't completely rely on birth control pills. i gave my doctor a list of any medications i had taken while i was on sprintec and she told me that nothing that i was taken was known to affect sprintec. " | 0 |
birth control | "hi i am 18 and have no kids. so i had paragard inserted about two weeks ago insertion process was just very bad cramping that continued for that entire day but it actually wasn't too bad. but i'm already concerned with the paragard. pros: unprotected sex and no hormones since i do not do well with hormones as i had been on the pill previously. my side effects may be tmi but they are horrible vaginal odor that is non stop, moderate cramping after sex, and non stop discharge. the strings also poke my boyfriend which is sometimes a distraction... i haven't had my period with it yet but i'm honestly very worried about it. if you are considering paragard, just be aware of all possible side effects." | 0 |
acne | "at first when i started using it, i had really terrible dry peeling skin and it burned so much. your doctor will tell you that it works in a few months but that was not the case for me. i just kept using it because i was not done with the tube and at about 6 months, i was about 80% clear. right now i am at 8 months and only have a few pimples which can be easily treated with benzoyl peroxide or sacyllic acid. however, if i stop use for an extended period of time, acne gets worse. adapolene is useful, but the side affects at the start are really terrible and include peeling skin and more pimples. to combat, make you sure to get a moisturizer especially for dry skin." | 2 |
birth control | "this will be my third month on nuva ring and i am having really bad headaches and acne problems. i haven't gained any weight from the pill, but my acne issue has been worse since i have used the ring. but the ring is comfortable and very convient but i think the hormones are too much for my body." | 0 |
acne | "it is incredible. it really makes a difference to your skin. yes it gets worse before it gets better, but once you get past the painful stage of breakouts, all you see week by week is improvement! i highly recommend it to those with severe acne. before you know it, your skin will be perfect!" | 2 |
anxiety | "love this med..it works!! i take it in conjunction with my antidepressant, lexapro! i have never felt happier! my depression, panic attacks and anxiety started when i hit puberty and i never wanted to take meds.. i'm basically a "drug free" person..but this is an exception due to the fact depression/anxiety can literally kill you!! these meds were needed during and especially after a horrific abusive 4 1/2 yr "relationship", almost lost my life!! had flashbacks and nightmares, but i got through with seroquel to sleep. when i wake up i take klonipin and lexapro..about 4-5 hrs later i take .5 xanax, sometimes two 0.5's if needed!! do not take klonipin and xanax at the same time due to the fact they are in the same class of meds!!" | 3 |
birth control | "i have recently got the iud inserted on october 31, 2016, it's now december 1 and i'm still bleeding. heavily might i add. it's pretty annoying because my partner wants sex more than ever now that we've had our first child & i just don't feel comfortable having sex while still bleeding. anyway, i am noticing that my skin is getting worse and very oily. i have painful cramps now and i didn't before insertion. i'm bloated all the time. it's been about 5 weeks, when will it end? i don't know if it's worth it" | 0 |
acne | "i am 20 years old and have had acne since i started high school about five years ago. it progressively got worse the longer i had it. no one in my family had had acne when they were young so no one knew what to do other keep my face clean. i spent every morning desperately trying to cover it all up with make-up and many times failed. i wish i had come across this medication sooner because it has been a life saver. i now have the beautiful smooth skin i had as a young teenager and it's the best feeling in the world. i will never again take for granted clear skin." | 2 |
emergency contraception | "for those of you reading this site, you're probably worried sick and waiting for your period to come. don't worry, i was like that too! and i can honestly tell you that this pill works: i took it after 36 hours of having unprotected sex. i was worried that i had taken it too late as many people said that they took it within 24 hours of having unprotected sex, but my period came on the 7th day of taking this pill. i had a little bit of cramps and my flow is heavier than usual, but i would absolutely recommend this pill to anyone. it really works, just give it some time and your period will come." | 10 |
pain | "i have used this after my surgery and i give it a 10/10 even though i was only about 14^ this worked very well. my mom would give me the medicine whenever the time it was needed to be given (scheduled). i am currently 16 and the surgery i have received was replacing dieing bone cartilage with live ones from another part of the bone. it was painful/especially during the recovery." | 4 |
birth control | "this is more of an update. been on this for a full 3 months now, about to go on my 4th. i've always had terrible periods (cramps, heaviness, fatigue, moodiness) so i was hoping the pill could relieve some of those symptoms. so far, i've found all of the pills i've tried so far (loestrin fe, junel, yasmin) haven't done a whole lot to rid of these symptoms. apri is the same. although my period is more predictable and more manageable in terms of pain, my 2nd and 3rd day of period is still very heavy and i still cramp a whole lot on the 2nd day. made my skin clearer, and no problems of weight gain either. i also am not as moody as i was on yasmin. and no pregnancies yet, although a couple of scares since this pill can mimic pregnancy symptoms." | 0 |
obesity | "i was doing some research for medication that would help with fibromyalgia pain and i came across contrave which included a bonus med as it is for appetite control. i started with one pill yesterday. it made me feel a little out of sorts at work - hard to stay focused and detail oriented. after work i went biking - felt great! for dinner, i couldn't finish my plate - very impressive! i was very tired though - hard to stay awake. then about midnight i woke up and felt wide awake. my restless leg syndrome had kicked in for some reason. i fought through it, and managed to get back to sleep. i woke up this morning before the alarm went off and my fibro pain was gone - completely! so happy and excited to see how this continues." | 7 |
anxiety | "next to medical marijuana, hydroxizine is the only thing that has ever helped me get through all of the withdrawal from the slew of psych meds i've been trying for my bipolar disorder. i'm so grateful for it. and in my opinion and experience, it is definitely as effective as xanax and klonopin!" | 3 |
adhd | "just recently diagnosed with adhd and specifically asked to start out on vyvance at 30mg/day. i'm 23 years old and had been struggling with severe adhd my whole life, finally decided to go get it checked and vyvance being my first medication taken for it- it's completely calmed me down as a person. i feel like i have such clear thoughts which made me feel incredible, i finally felt normal. helped with my hot temper and impatience as well. first week has been successful." | 9 |
birth control | "i have tried many different kinds of birth control pills during my search to find the right one. this one wasn't the right one for me. i constantly felt nauseous and developed urinary tract infections and yeast infections, strange discharges and odors. i didn't have those problems on the other pills. also i would experience randomly on this pill the loss of my sex drive. for the people who know me, that's nothing like me. that side effect scared me and was the last straw that pushed me to switch." | 0 |
birth control | "i've had the implanon rod inserted the day after i gave birth to my son. this was august 21st of this year. when i first got it i was bleeding for about two weeks but thought nothing of it cause i just gave birth but it came back on about a week later and has been on every since. also i've been feeling really depressed for the past month and my finance' says its like i'm a whole new person. i'm considering getting it removed." | 0 |
birth control | "i have had the mirena implant since august 2007. i did experience mild discomfort when inserted (sort of like menstrual cramps). i spotted on and off for about a month, and then no period for about a year. here lately i have had a very very light period about every 3 months. not having a period is great but i always worry if it's the mirena or pregnancy so i do a pregnancy test every few months because i take antibiotics for acne (which is caused by the implant). i also have experienced some mood swings and lack of sex drive (which i didn't know were side effects until recently). this implant does have pros and cons, so you just have to really decide if you can deal with the cons to get the pros. still not sure if i'll get another in 5 years or not." | 0 |
birth control | "i got this implant november 20 of 2016. at first my periods were irregular and had spotting in between, had lower back pain and mood swings/depression. my periods went away which is amazing but the depression has gotten worse and i now have cystic acne all along my chin, cheeks forehead, and all over my hairline. i've dealt with acne all my life and i finally had it under control so this implant causing my skin to break out in painful cysts is a deal breaker. i am sad to get it removed because it is a convenience that i don't have to take a pill everyday, did not gain weight off of it and it took my periods away. but my skin is more important to me." | 0 |
birth control | "i'm 24, previously taking oral contraceptives for 9 years. i'm giving this 5 because it is effective in the most basic sense. i no longer worry about getting pregnant or taking pills and my periods are regular and very light. however i am one year in and planning to get it removed because of the side effects. first, the insertion was incredibly painful for me followed by excruciating cramps. the first 6 months was radical mood swings, acne, weight gain and cramping that gradually stabilized. i'm a year in now though and i'm finding it hard to work off the weight, i'm still very emotional, my skin is bad (possibly unrelated but my eczema has come back), low sex drive. i gave it a chance but i'd rather take pills/use condoms and be happy." | 0 |
depression | "i am a 20 year old female who has suffered from depression for 5 years. i have tried many different medications and have had little to no luck with anything, until my doctor prescribed me citalopram. i feel great. i feel tired alot more often, but that's the only side effect i have noticed. i'd recommend this medication to anyone who feels their current depression medication isn't working. hope i've helped." | 1 |
birth control | "i've had my paraguard for over seven years and it's worked exactly as promised. my periods did return to the intensity they were before using hormonal birth control, but they were not worsened. occasionally my husband will have it jab him during intercourse, which is the only reason it's not 10 stars." | 0 |
depression | "started this almost 3 weeks ago, no side affects except dry/flaky skin on hands , now week 3 nauseous 24/7 and headache 24/7, nothing is taking the headache away not imatrex (rx headache reliever) not excedrin nothing. i can't even eat , i feel like it's going to just come right back up. it's like it built up in my system for weeks and now my body is rejecting it. it made me feel better emotionally but physically i can't take it, i just want to stay in bed cause i feel like crap... i know it's the med cause it started on the exact day i started the 3 rd sample bottle. i'm stopping it. i haven't had a headache like this in years or been nauseous." | 1 |
acne | "yaz saved my skin. i had severe acne, whiteheads, blackheads, cysts, the works, on my face. i was prescribed yaz after none of the topical medications worked, for example, tazorac, in both the gel and cream form. it does take a while to see the full effect. i noticed after 2 months the shine that i always had on my face went away, and slowly, over a course of about 9 months my skin was completely clear. it was a miracle, to say the least. my dermatologist kept me on the tazorac just as a caution, but i know it was the yaz that truly cleared my skin up. i highly recommend yaz as long as you are in good health to use it (don't smoke or anything) and want to see a real change in your skin." | 2 |
obesity | "i have been on contrave for a week now and have lost 10 pounds along with a strict diet. i have not been exercising much but want to start. it made me nauseous only once and other than that i have had great results. controls my appetite and doesn't let me overeat. i am very happy with this!" | 7 |
weight loss | "i've been struggling with weight loss and my doctor recommended belviq and i'm down 16.5 pounds without gym wow! give or take in a 6 weeks cause i had to wait to get my refill after the trial. i don't crave carbs as much. i love it it's the best and i will keep going. thanks belviq" | 6 |
birth control | "i've had been on nexplanon since 2013 (if you don't count the three years beforehand when i was on 'implanon') i've given it a 9-10 because it achieved its #1 goal, i have not gotten pregnant, or had any complications with removal or insertion, however i am going to talk to my doctor about other options. i've gained 45 lbs since i've started, i've gotten worse acne than when i was a teenager, and the depression and anxiety has practically crippled me (and has definitely not helped the first two issues). something has got to change, i can't stand this anymore." | 0 |
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