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acne | "i was on accutane for a little over 6 months. i started at 30mgs/day, but became suicidal and had severe joint pain so my doc dropped me to 20mgs/day. i was able to handle the dryness and sun sensitivity. ultimately i stopped taking it early because it dried out my lungs and (although i can't prove it) i believe my new diagnosis of asthma is due to the accutane. i suffered from horrible chest pain for over a month before figuring out it was the accutane. once i stopped, the chest pain went away, but the asthma has not gone away. it did completely clear up my skin, but i don't know if it was worth it. i've been off for 3 months now and i have a little acne again, but it's not anywhere near as bad as it was before." | 2 |
anxiety | "i have been on ativan for probably the better part of 15 years. these last 7 years everyday. i am a recovering alcoholic (6 years and 27 days without a drink) i was self medicating and i sometimes have horrible panic attacks, and i often have high anxiety. this calms me down. i also have back problems and am in pain management, and taken with my pain medicines they kick each other in stronger." | 3 |
birth control | "so i felt compelled to share my experience on here because i too read these prior to my appointment yesterday and was a nervous wreck! to my surprise it was not bad at all! honestly and i was scared. it was about 30 seconds of pressure and cramping, not so much pain just a weird feeling. i did take 800mg of ibuprofen prior to insertion and i'm sure that helped! so do not worry, do not get caught up in these reviews like most do, everything will be a breeze! goodluck with it :)" | 0 |
birth control | "my gyn prescribed it. she said i could have unprotected sex seven days later. the first day i took it, i felt nauseous but i expected it because i did my research. i had unprotected sex on the eighth day- 4 days before my expected period. my period then was late. i thought i was pregnant but the tests results were negative.
i then had a horrible migraine lasting for more than one week- on and off during the day. i never get migraines. my cramps were horrible and i felt like i was dying. i had really bad neck aches, back aches and leg aches.
i was supposed to try it for 3 months then report to my gyn but i couldn't do it. " | 0 |
adhd | "19 yrs male 175 lb
i was diagnosed with adhd in march, being an engineering major made my psychiatrist skeptical if i actually had adhd (i do), so he prescribed me strattera. he told me it was completely safe and had no side effects. i took it daily, for a month straight, and i felt nothing. i
told my psychiatrist this and he increased my dosage to 40 mg.
i continued taking my dosage daily and did not notice anything on the first week of my 40 mg dosage. however, i did start developing irrational thoughts. for example, i began thinking everyone hated me, soon after, i started becoming suicidal. i tried killing myself by overdosing on opiates, but my roommate called the ambulance. i stopped taking it, and i started feeling normal again." | 9 |
insomnia | "otc medications have worked better for me than this. this medicine actually had the opposite effect intended. i slept a few hours and was very awake afterwards. it was like i took an energy drink" | 8 |
birth control | "i've had it in for about 2 months with no period after it was placed in which is normal for me because i usually have a period every two to three months, and they last 3 to five days. now i have been spotting for 8 days with some clots which my not seem like a big deal but it super strange for me. i called my doctor today to discuss my concerns but i might have to try something else" | 0 |
birth control | "i've completed six months with this and have had zero problems with it. 4 day periods, sex drive is normal, minimal cramping, and no other side effects at all. birth control pills work different for everyone. your body may react differently than mine, but i've had no problems with tri-previfem." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "wonderful medicine, changed my life for the better. i am a completely different person behaviorally, but still the same personality! i do not get depressed or anxious like i used to for 20 years, while on ssri antidepressants. this medicine is a miracle." | 5 |
depression | "i have anxiety and depression. 43yr old white male, healthy. i was hesitant to take any medication but having lived with low>mid level generalized anxiety disorder my whole life, i was tired of it and the ways that anxiety compromised my life and created depression. take 10mg. took a few weeks for it to work but has made a real positive difference. it's like the anxiety gas-pedal which was usually pressed on has been reduced significantly, but very subtle. i still feel the full range of emotions. just the background anxiety "hum" and the bad habits and destructive thinking that anxiety creates has been lessened. very few side effects-delayed ejaculation (not a bad thing), vivid dreams (fine with that). work in creative field, worried about getting numbed out, but that doesn't happen." | 1 |
birth control | "had the implant since may 2015. bleeding was bad for the 1st 8 weeks or so, a little more hair loss but that's all. i do struggle to lose weight haven't really put any weight on since may. would recommend it to others especially older ladies i am late 30s" | 0 |
birth control | "i have been taking glidess for a few years to control heavy periods and have been very happy with it. no more periods, no headaches or cramping. my pharmacy switched to blisovi when glidess was recalled. i am seeing terrible reviews/ side effects that people are having. i used another generic in place of glidess in the past when my pharmacy ran out of it and i had terrible acne and felt sick while taking it so i'm afraid to take another generic version. i hope the issues with glidess are resolved and it comes back on the market. not sure what is the closest match to it as it seems blisovi is not it." | 0 |
pain | "i had 3 back operations and on the second one i had two implants put in my l5 disc. the second and 3rd operation was about 2 1/2 years ago. since then i was taking one 30mg oxycontin 3 times per day and two 10mg percocet 3 times per day. then the oxycontin got reformulated and did not only quit helping with the pain but also made me sick. so after talking with my pain management doctor he suggested and prescribed 40mg opana twice a day along with my percocet. this medicine worked so much better then the oxycontin. the pain is gone. " | 4 |
insomnia | "l-trytophan feels like a bit of a lifesaver for me. having endured insomnia for 7 years and tried so many various treatments - this natural amino acid has given me back my energy and ability to sleep 7-8 hours just like other people do! the extras are that my mood is stable during pms and going through peri menopause. i feel happier, more relaxed and able to enjoy and appreciate my life so much more." | 8 |
pain | "i had orbital cellulitis plus a sinus infection and i was put in hospital for a week. because cellulitis is a very severe infection if it goes behind your eye. i had the worst headaches you could have ever imagined and they gave me this to take in the hospital, along with morphine, and antibiotics. i got sick to the morphine but the hydrocodone helped so much. " | 4 |
birth control | "i got this implanon back in january 2012. everything was fine. i was losing weight and then all of a sudden i gained the weight back. i exercised and watched what i ate and the scale didn't move! so i will be getting it taken out next month. i don't want to be this size in 2 more yrs before i have another child. mood swings were great. around july i was having periods twice a month until november or december of 2012. no acne." | 0 |
birth control | "i absolutely love the ring. i don't have any side effects and it's so easy to only remember to take it in/out once a month compared to a pill everyday. my partner says that it is noticeable during foreplay but that he can not feel it at all during sex, nor can i. it has came out two maybe three times before during sex but you can just put it right back in so its not a big deal. i really do love this bc and i would recommend it 10/10 times." | 0 |
depression | "been on viibryd for several months, have tried other medications in past but sexual side effects were too bad. when i started viibryd i had been depressed for several months, found myself more withdrawn, low energy, unsocial, and unmotivated. since then i have felt like a new person only side effect was stomach issues during the first week. i now have lots of energy, very social, and motivated. i would recommend this to anyone considering an antidepressant and wants to avoid the sexual side effects. in my opinion a . " | 1 |
depression | "i had almost given up on life no matter how hard i tried to be grateful and see the good. my doc gave me brintellix after celexa quit working. at first i thought it didn't work. i had a bad head ache and felt confused. i felt hot at times. i felt like mosquitoes were biting me. these side effects have almost completely gone away and i am doing so much better now! i still get hot flashes sometimes but it is something i can put up with if i keep doing so good mood wise. it has been almost 4 weeks and i can work and concentrate for long periods of time. i don't eat as much. i feel sexy again! i think this is helping me a lot. i am doing all kinds of things i used to enjoy. i hope it keeps doing good for me and will help others too." | 1 |
depression | "i started out on 5mg and was okay. was a little nausea at first...but needed to increase my dose due to the seasons. when i got put on 10mg.... the vomiting and sickness really kicked in. almost every time i take it.... i vomit 10 minutes later. i'm also way more tired than i ever have been. i feel emotionless, and like i could sleep all day everyday. my mind feels ike i can't think sometimes. the 5mg never did any of this. all this started when i increased my dose." | 1 |
weight loss | "so i started phentermine on august 16, 2017 weighing in at 201 lbs, so far it has been about 3 weeks and i am down 17 lbs! i am extremely happy with this product so far and will definitely keep at it and hope to reach my weight goal very soon which is 150! only side affects i have had so far is dry mouth, and constipation." | 6 |
birth control | "i have been on loestrin 24 for the last month. after fighting two miscarriages my body is back to good health. i have yet to gain any weight and periods are more enjoyable than they have before. my period lasst only three days and while on my period all i used was panty liner since my periods was so light. as far as mood swings it comes and goes. in my opinion, i think loestrin is a great contraceptive pill. i hope to continue to use it for the next five years." | 0 |
birth control | "suffered from horrible cramping early in my menstruation (started age 11). to combat cramps and prevent pregnancy i have been on oral contraceptives for 11 years. age 17-19 ortho, 20 loestrin, 21-29 microgestrin. on this have had two very light periods with typical cramping every month for the past 7(ish) years (which i didn't mind too much and my doctor said if i don't mind it isn't hurting me). my past two ovulation cycles have been ridiculously hormonal. i have never experienced anything like it before and am going to stop taking hormonal birth control and switch to iud. i am not a crazy lady, it turned me into one." | 0 |
birth control | "i got mine 6 wks ago. the insertion was uncomfortable but i was ready for that. it was slightly more painful than a biopsy at the gyno. i don't usually cramp on my period but i experienced cramping after the procedure. it was mild & i was able to go back to work. i know when my coworker got hers she was not able to. i think it's a matter of anatomy. i experienced some bleeding afterwards. then had some spotting for a month. my dr. & friends who have iud's all said it was normal at first. i think the worst part was when i got my 1st period with it. i kid you not...i though i was giving birth. the waves lasted 2hrs & then i was normal. for the most part the experience was positive except that part. was told that it can happen the 1st cycle" | 0 |
birth control | "i am 32 years old, (2 children 11 & 2) & just had the mirena removed yesterday, after having it for 1 year. it's the only form of birth control i have ever used, but i have friends that had used pill, shot, the arm implant & mirena. most agree that the mirena was the best. few said that theirs didn't stay in place & one said she had to have surgery to remove because it actually embedded to a part of her body it shouldn't have.
the only issue i have had this past year is weight gain and irregular periods. i had the mirena removed to see if i feel better without it, if so i'll have to try to find another form of birth control, if not i'll probably go back to the mirena.
now that it's been removed i'm having major cramps though" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i took abilify for one month. i had restlessness, a feeling that i needed to do something. it was a good thing in a way. at first i was more irritable but that subsided substantially after a few days. it made me feel a lot more calmer and in control of my emotions without making me feel like i was suppressing them. this is the first pharmaceutical medicine i have tried to treat my condition and it definitely worked better than the natural remedies such as st john's wort, same, and passion flower. it even helped more than meditation. i have just switched to latuda because abilify gave me chest pains. if the pain was anywhere else i would of definitely stayed on the medicine because it worked. it helped me gain 10 lb which is good for me." | 5 |
depression | "taking 20mg fluoxetine for 6 weeks, 200mg bupropion 4-5 months. the 1st week was rough experiencing many side effects. but i felt more mentally and emotionally balanced within a couple of days, and it has only improved. i experienced total appetite loss during the first couple weeks and consequently lost 10 pounds, which was a welcome side effect. i'm not hypersensitive to rejection and criticism, and feel more at ease interacting with others. the negative thinking is still there, but i can more easily counter those thoughts with rationale & positivity. i know it's cliche to say, but i feel like "me" again for the first time in years. i give it 9/10 because i still get frequent headaches, but the positive far outweighs the negative." | 1 |
birth control | "i have had the nexplanon implant for just over two weeks now, and i absolutely love it! there was no pain while being put in, and wasn't as sore as i thought that i would be. i can't speak for those who have had weight gain, as i am always hungry and put on a bit of weight from thyroid issues. i feel absolutely no different with this implant in, which is great! i have noticed small blemishes on my back and face, but in order to not have children it is very worth it. so far a great decision." | 0 |
birth control | "this is my first month taking it and is my first birth control ever. so far, i love it. my periods are much lighter, and the cramps aren't as bad as they used to be. my face doesn't brake out as much anymore, but i brake out everywhere else. that never happened to me before. other than that, the birth control is great." | 0 |
acne | "i went on doryx about 2 weeks ago and i've already seen a huge improvement. at first i thought the pills were really big, but they're not that bad at all (don't make it a bigger deal than it is!). you can take it at any time of day and watching the progress of your skin getting clearer is so awesome. i used this product with differin and a prescribed face wash. i don't know if it will work for everyone but i do know it did for me. i didn't have much trouble getting a lot of acne so far. i think it just doesn't happen for some people. i'm seeing improvement right away.
recommended!" | 2 |
pain | "i have spinal stenosis and compressed discs. they said i could not have surgery because of other health issues so medication was the only alternative. taking opana er, i am able to do things i need to do. i can do so much more than i was able to do before. before taking opana i was in a wheelchair and cane. all i could do was lay on the bed or couch. i am now taking 20 mg every 12 hours. this is the only drug that has ever helped me." | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "i loved this medicine, it stabilized me, helped me sleep without being too drowsy but sadly i have had to be moved off because i gained 4 stone. but that is the only side effect i had." | 5 |
acne | "i'm going to tell you right now, this was a slow process. it took 4 months for me to start seeing improvement, and my skin did get worse before it got better. i am now almost at the end of month five and i can honestly say i haven't been this happy in over a year. my horrible cystic acne that covered my entire face (forehead, cheeks, chin, jawline) is about 85-90% better and i actually feel like i have skin again. my acne was always very stubborn and consistent, but it would always get even worse the week before my period... this month all i got was one teeny tiny zit on my chin. i couldn't believe it! my skin continues to keep getting clearer! i know months seems like eternity when you have awful skin but stick with this product!!!" | 2 |
birth control | "i've been on the patch for 6-7 years and i love it! it regulated my periods, they dont last as long and not that heavy. i used to get the worst cramps , now i get a little bit on the first day. i went a cup size bigger and i gained 5-10 pounds give or take.. which isnt a whole lot. i havent had any side effects. i used to have acne but it is all cleared up now i did go off the birth control for a little bit when i started back up i put the patch on too soon and then i ended up having my period for an entire month until the next cycle happens so with my experience and don't put your patch on before you get your period if you're just starting it. i never have any issues the only thing is is the lint that shows up around the patch ." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "had unprotected sex (pull out method) on may 9th according to my app it was day before ovulation. didn't take plan b. had unprotected sex again (same person) on may 13th (3 days after ovulation) and unfortunately, he didn't pull out. took plan b about 14 hours later. within 2 hours i was nauseous and a little dizzy. that lasted about 3 days. noticed my discharge to be thick. now i'm one week before my period should come and i'm starving, have sore breasts, cramping, exhausted and have some serious pms. these are symptoms i have been experiencing the last few months (i'm 41 so my cycle is changing, and i'm also old enough to not do stupid sh*t). today, finally, my period started 3 days late. took a pregnancy test and it was negative. this pill really messes with your body. i wasn't sure if i needed it when i took it but wanted to be on the safe side as i don't want any more kids. i read a lot of reviews and it seems women are taking this pill when, it seems, they really don't need to take it. i track my period with an app and not only can i tell when i'm ovulating i also can see it with the app. it's typically right on. i'm happy to report i'm not pregnant but also was in a very grey area to become pregnant. hope this helps." | 10 |
depression | "i honestly can't praise this medication enough. i had previously been on fluxeotine which sent me into overdrive and in turn i had what i would class as a breakdown. i needed to come off them and i didn't have high hopes for much else. citalopram did everything i wanted it to. stopped the tears and allowed me to get back into a sleep pattern. yes after a year or so i think i may have became somewhat numb to some things but this was far better than what was happening previously. i stayed on the medication 8 months after the symptoms disappeared as advised and have now been off meds for a year and still feel very positive. i have my down days and tears but handle situations far better. i must state that medication alone will not work." | 1 |
obesity | "i was started on low dose which wasn't effective at all for me so my doctor gave me middle dose and that's when i started having heart pains, palpitations. so i gave it 2 weeks but could not bear the side effects. i didn't really lose any weight but i wasn't on it for that long." | 7 |
birth control | "this pill was horrible. i was only on it for about 3 months but i was extremely moody, had constant headaches, weight gain(about 30 pounds), heavy bleeding, and very painful cramps." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "ok. well. im 30 years old was diagnosed bipolar when i was twelve. i've been on an extensive list of drugs that never worked. so at 15 i stopped taking anything over the counter and self medicated for years i am now comfortable with the idea i may be on something for the rest of my life and i feel this stuff is actually working for me. it may be because i'm older my brain( for the most part) has developed where its gonna stay.. hormones are different etc. my only concern is how quickly your body adjusts to it and you have to keep increasing dosage. i hope we will get to an appropriate level quickly to maintain an even head.. but honestly feel this has made a significant difference for me.." | 5 |
pain | "i take two to three 325mg-5mg tablets daily for chronic unexplained muscular/skeletal pain throughout my body. (5-years now) at this dose the pain is still present but somewhat tolerable. this is the help that i was looking for when i first started being treated by a pain management doctor. this low dose allows me to function in daily life without being too mentally "off" and i do not have any serious side effects. other meds have been tried but had more side effects and did nothing for the pain." | 4 |
birth control | "its pretty good working but what most of these people are doing wrong is your supposed to eat before you take the pill or you will possibly get pukey just remember that but would recommend" | 0 |
anxiety | "been on this medicine for around 5 weeks, 10 mg. been the happiest i have been in awhile! i really love this medication, i have finally got myself out of the darker place i was before. so glad that it's working, and i'm feeling better day to day. still some anxiety but i can deal with it, depression is completely gone, i can socialize no problem. terrific" | 3 |
bipolar disorde | "was having a bad dysphoric mixed state. was having racing thoughts that were highly illogical. i couldn't stand myself. after 2 to 3 days on the drug i started feeling better and had the best sleep i'd had in years. so far i highly recommend." | 5 |
birth control | "got paragard on april 19th, holy cow it was a painful insertion. i was tense which made it even worse. relax and spread those legs is the best advice i can give. the insertion felt like a knife in my uterus, followed by a mega period cramp. the following days were full of cramps and bleeding. the 3rd day blood just came out like a stream. the cramps are bearable but i can't survive without pain relievers. im just excited to adjust to the iud, gonna be a long wait. i know it's painful but better than the pill. the pill scared me because of chest pain and leg numbness." | 0 |
birth control | "follow up post:
i have had kyleena for just over a month now, and i would say my experience has been more good than bad. i did have cramping a week before and during the time of my next period with relief once my period had concluded. it was like clockwork starting at noon and ended at three every day. i do have spotting every day still but it can easily be managed with the thinnest pad one can buy. pms symptoms were either slightly heightened/new since i started such as breast tenderness and bloating, but no emotional ses so far. only complaint is i still have bad cramping when i exercise, specifically if any exercise involves around the stomach region. will update again after a month or so. very content so far." | 0 |
birth control | "been taking sprintec for 7 month. it does it's job, prevent pregnancy and shorten heavy periods. that's it. switching to iud. i don't recommend this at all. my anxiety is so bad it's tearing apart my relationship. i cry over small things. anxiety attacks constantly. i can't sleep, low libido sometimes. frequent night terrors, feeling hungry constantly sometimes or no appetite at all. your hormones feel so out of wack on this. the only time i feel normal honestly is during my period when i don't even take the pills." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been using depo for 4 years continuously and it has been such a blessing. i've had no side effects. i haven't had a period the whole time i have been on it, and i personally love that." | 0 |
birth control | "i have had severe anxiety and loss of motivation since starting this 2 months ago. my emotions have been out of control. i have had weight gain and water retention. the pain i used to experience due to my endometriosis is nonexistent now, but the vaginal dryness i've started experience has made sex equally as painful. i've been constantly exhausted but unable to fall asleep. i am done with this medication" | 0 |
depression | "this med has helped me (male, 50) considerably to deal with depression and panic attacks. i experienced the usual side effects of night sweating and still have some occasional sweaty palms and some yawning. after beginning, my depression initially got worse, but 8 weeks later i feel better-balanced. i switched to taking the med after dinner. i tried 40mg with no additional benefits, only more tired, then back to 20mg. it does take several weeks to reach effectiveness, so be patient if you don't feel immediate improvement." | 1 |
weight loss | "i am 23, 5'4 and weighed 181 and currently weigh 167. i started phentermine 37.5mg on november 19, 2016 and i have lost a total of 14 pounds so far, and still have one more week of pills before i go and get another bottle! haven't really done too much excercising and just eat smaller portions and drink a lot of water! can't wait to see how much more i can lose! goodluck to everyone on their weightloss journey!!" | 6 |
anxiety | "i suffer severe anxiety disorder and post traumatic stress disorder. these pills (1mg 3x daily) keep me calm enough to not worry about full blown panic attacks all the time. i take this in addition to a mild antidepressant. i take a low dose of celexa and buspar with this and it really keeps this under control for me." | 3 |
birth control | "i've had my skyla for three years. its soon to come out and i probably will never get it again. my periods are still so so irregular. some times i don't get my period for months and then i'll get my period for 15 days or longer with days in-between i don't bleed at all. i never know when its finished or when its coming." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i've used tegretol for the last three years and it's still working like it did in the beginning. my moods have been so much better over this time and i have a
lot better outlook now versus the time before i started taking this medicine. i love these good moods i stay in throughout the day." | 5 |
pain | "i've been on pain medicines since i was 8, for degenerative disc disease. starting when i was 24 and after surgery for herniated discs (l3-l4, l4-l5) i went through quite a few medicine trials before i found ultram. this one worked great until my l5-s1 herniated and the last epidural i received triggered severe sciatic pain. after a visit to the ed, i was given dilaudid 2mg intramuscularly and sent home with a script for the oral 2mg 1-2 tablets as needed. between ultram, gabapentin and dilaudid (alternating ultram during the day and dilaudid at night), i can still keep working for a little while longer until the next spinal surgery. ultram does not replace dilaudid, but i found it keeps me alert and pain level within my pain tolerance range." | 4 |
birth control | "this pill is horrible. i've tried my fair share of different birth control pills, this being my 4th, and it is by far one of the worst. since i've started it, it makes me hungry at all times- i never feel full, ever! i can eat and eat and eat and not feel a thing. the increase in appetite and the want to binge has made me gain about 15 pounds since starting this pill about 5 months ago. the main reason i'm on birth control is to lighten my very heavy periods, which it does, but the side effect of increased appetite which causes weight gain makes it not worth it. will definitely be switching to a different pill asap." | 0 |
adhd | "i have adhd and mild-to-moderate anxiety. dexedrine 20 mg (2 x 10 mg) taken in the morning allows me to focus for about 8 hours, but i experience negative side effects including increased anxiety, raised blood pressure and difficulty sleeping. i used to experience moderate-to-severe depression at the end of the day when it would wear off, but i've been able to avoid this using buspirone 5 mg (taken once-an-hour for 4 hours starting 7.5 hours after i take the dexedrine). also, i take trazodone 12.5 mg before bed to help me sleep. due to the side effects, i only take dexedrine once or twice a week, when i need to get lots of work done. adderall made me more anxious, and methylphenidate (e.g. ritalin) didn't help me." | 9 |
acne | "i was on accutane my senior year of high school. when i was first recommended for accutane, i was not happy. but having just finished it after six months, i can confidently say that i was the best decision i've ever made. sure, the dry skin was a bit of a pain sometimes and i had days when i was insecure, but in my mind, it was either a little dry skin, or a ton of acne. accutane worked for me within the first week. my face cleared up almost immediately. i have been off the drug for about a month now and my skin has never looked better. for any high schooler considering accutane, take it from me (an 18 year old girl), it is definitely worth it." | 2 |
insomnia | "my family has a history of sleeping issues, (insomnia, hyper insomnia, narcolepsy) so it was no surprise when i started to see the signs, we went to the doctors and they gave me this and my words it was amazing. i loved, and still love getting sleep ." | 8 |
birth control | "i got mirena put in feb 2013, and now having for 8 months. i was never on any kind of birth control before, and i have one child. i had it put in at the time of period, which my ob/gyn preferred. during insertion, the pain was horrible and i had cramps the rest of the day. i spotted for about 3 1/2 months straight. this last month i have really noticed that i haven't had a period, i had some spotting for about 3 days. i'm guessing its tapering off. i haven't had any abnormal acne or mood swings. i do feel like i'm more sexually active." | 0 |
pain | "i am suffering with arachnoiditis of the thoracic spine due to 2 arachnoid cyst surgeries. zohydro is far superior at lowering pain levels. it also does not upset my intestines or cause liver damage. at pain reduction it is a the best pain reliever ever. it also does not have the ups and downs in regards to pain levels that norco's have. it is about time that a hydrocodone only medication has been offered and i really hope that the special interest lawmakers don't get their way and this medication remains on the market." | 4 |
pain | "i was run over by a car last year and suffer with extreme sciatic back pain. until i have surgery i have been going to a pain management doctor. she has prescribed me oxycodone 30mg 5 times a day along with methadone 10mg 2 times a day. the combination of these medicines is a miracle for me. i can now enjoy life without having to drink all day. you forget how awesome life is until you cant enjoy it because of severe pain! hope the people at these manufactures know how much the medicines they make have helped me to enjoy life again. thank you." | 4 |
anxiety | "i had anxiety symptoms such as dreading work daily, and physical symptoms such as lack of energy and almost a dizziness feeling that would start a few hours into my day and continue until i was home relaxing. this medicine has improved mostly all of my symptoms, except for the occasion day that is very stressful. i would recommend to anyone, and cannot imagine going off any time soon. hope this helps someone else." | 3 |
anxiety | "i started paxil last week. first pills i've taken my whole life, i'm 24. it appears to be working. the 5th day i felt really up beat and good! so far i'm satisfied. no panic, anxiety or depression." | 3 |
birth control | "i currently delivered a baby boy september 4. within that time i would bleed on a off. some days darker than most. around my 5th week the spotting had just about disappeared to very light pink, hardly noticeable. i was prescribed these pills because i am breastfeeding. i started in sunday as told by my doctor. by wednesday or thursday. i was bleeding as if i just delivered a baby again. along with that cramps came along. reading these reviews i honestly don't think i can last with bleeding for months at a time. already it's become stressful and unpleasant with all this bleeding. i'll be asking my doctor is there anything else that can be prescribed." | 0 |
birth control | "this is an amazing birth control. i've been on this for five years and counting. i never got pregnant, my menstrual last about 3-4 days(regular period ) ,no cramps, face is clear of acne, from time to time ive gotten moody but overall i love it! i'm looking forward to getting off and starting a family." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have tried everything for my anxiety (my symptoms stem from post traumatic stress disorder, but have also been labeled as generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and social anxiety). nothing has worked (aside from benzodiazepines, which i avoid because of the sedative effect), other than tramadol. i take 50mg a day. recently i worried that i would run out so i tapered off of it- and my anxiety resurged with a vengeance. i never developed any tolerance for this medication- it has worked well for me for a year. the only negative has been when i mix it with alcohol. it didn't have much effect on the social anxiety but it worked great in general." | 3 |
bipolar disorde | "horrible! i have done nothing but sleep... i was on 40mg for a few days, i have quit taking it. after 3 days i have literally gained 2 lbs.. i never gain weight, i have been the same weight for the last 5 years.. this is medicine might help some people, but not me." | 5 |
birth control | "i am 24 and have been on ortho cyclen for almost 5 years and love it! when i was on the patch, i felt nauseous and weak and it would never stay on my skin for the entire week, so i switched to ortho tri-cyclen. every week i would feel horrible, because my body could never get used to the fluctuating hormones. so, my doctor started me on ortho cyclen for the constant even stream of hormones and voila! i found the best pill for me. recently, i have been considering switching to an iud, as i am tired of having to be chained to my pills even on vacation. but as far as a pill goes, this one is top notch." | 0 |
birth control | "i took this pill after switching off lo loestrin fe for cost reasons and i regret it. i'm much more moody and anxious all the time and i have severe cramps on this pill, while i had none on lo loestrin. i'm switching to a new pill but i wish i would have realized these and other bad side effects were caused by the blisovi sooner so i didn't have to suffer for so long!" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i have a daughter that was suffering severely with bipolar disorder (started at age two and was diagnosed at age 12), which included severe anger, depression and mania. we had tried her on nearly every other bipolar medicine on the market, with no results. we took her completely off every other drug, and started her on topamax as a solitary treatment and within 30 days she was a new person, and has been stable on topamax now for over 5 years. we started at 25mg and worked our way up until we had the proper dose. at age 19 she takes 200 mg per day...100mg in the morning and 100mg in the evening." | 5 |
depression | "this drug has changed me back to the person i recall being 20 yrs ago. for the first time in years i've been waking up early with energy ready to take on the day. i have a 1 year old toddler and a beautiful wife and i want to be all i can for them and i don't think it would be possible without the assistance of this medication. i am also a surgeon and lead a stressful lifestyle so i need all the help i can get.
there's been a lot of trial error along the way...
my advice: keep trying different anti-depressants and by 12 months there is a 90% chance you'll find the right one for you.
if the medication gives you a significant improvement (but falls short of 100%) stick with it and sort the rest out with psychotherapy." | 1 |
birth control | "my experience with the depo shot was horrible. i started off the first year on the pill and it was okay but it wasn't helping my bleeding at all and i was tired of taking the pill every day. i started the shot in september and the first two months were fine, i didn't bleed at all but when i tell you i had major mood swings it was terrifying. i would be depressed or really angry for about a week until it calmed down a little. i took the second shot thinking my body would start getting used to it and balancing everything out and the same thing happened again but i started to get more stomach pains and migraines. now i just found out i have a tumor behind my eye! thanks a lot depo" | 0 |
birth control | "i'm 23 and haven't given birth. got a copper coil placed beginning of november 2016 and it was one of the most horrifying experiences i've gone through in my life. it wasn't necessarily because of the operation itself but for the fact that i wasn't informed beforehand that i should've had a big meal before arriving bc the first thing they gave me was two pills of parasetamol to ease the uncomfortness of insertion. that morning i only managed to grab a small bite before running to the clinic so i basically had them in an empty stomach. ( so ladies, make sure you have received all the vital information before getting anything placed! x)
the insertion was quite ok. it was done fast. the doc gave me some intructions for the future and i was ready to go. as soon as i exit the clinic i started shivering and sweating. back to the clinic, sat on a chair and that's when the world started spinning. for the next couple of hours i was throwing up the parasetamol in the clinic's toilet. didn't get much assistance but luckily my boyfriend left work to pick me up. as soon as it was out of my body the cramps and the pain started and lasted for a couple of days. 5 days after i only felt pressure. then finally i went back to normal. phew.
the pain comes back when i'm on my periods. around 2-3 days before it starts. i've got mood swings, feel bloated and pressure in my lower belly. then the cramps start and last time lasted for a day so i'm hopeful it's the same this time bc i'm on my periods and at this moment it's very painful. before copper coil i never had much issues with periods. one day it would just start and be gone in 4 days now it takes around 7-8 days.
good things to say about paragard is that there's no hormones which i love and that i haven't got pregnant, so it works. i'll give it another 6 months or so to see if the pain will ease in time when my body gets used to it. if not, will get it removed with no doubt." | 0 |
birth control | "i am on my 2nd mirena. i am 36 yrs old, no kids and never want kids. the insertion was very painful, but tolerable. i did tear up a little from the pain and i took deep breathes to help get thru it. i love the mirena. i did not gain weight from it, however, i am a runner. no acne, no abdominal pain. i am spotting brown, but that's normal after insertion..for the 1st couple weeks. i did not get my period the first time around, so i am hoping the same this time. not having a period for 5 years is amazing. this alone is worth the uncomfortable pain during insertion. take 800mg of ibuprofen 1 hour before..it helps a little bit. but you still feel it...feels like the most painful cramping, you can ever imagine. ugh. ps. #never been in labor." | 0 |
adhd | "i've been taking strattera for half a month now, i am 34, and it seems to be doing a pretty good job of increasing my attention span. i have some, but not many signs of decreased sexual appetite, depression, or suicidal thoughts. i have, however, noticed that i am biting my tongue on the right side of my mouth and when i forget to take the medicine this stops. it usually happens when i am concentrating, and while i was typing this review, i found myself doing it again. this is very strange, as i haven't heard about it. also, when i get the shivers, i notice that they now linger at the top of my scalp. i am assuming this has something to do with increased blood flow in your brain or some such thing." | 9 |
birth control | "i will be starting my third month on nuva ring tomorrow. i'm not in love with this birth control and might discontinue. the first month was great, no symptoms at all. on the third week i took the ring out as directed and started my period the next day. this second month hasn't been so great. i pretty much began having pregnancy symptoms. i have nausea, i vomited once, and tender breasts. i just feel slightly sick and have been for the last 2 1/2 weeks. this week i am off the ring and i was supposed to put a ring in tomorrow but had to go to the doctor to get a pregnancy test because i have completely missed my period. i'm not thank goodness, but these side effects have been getting worse.i have been getting headaches and i am moody brat lately. not good" | 0 |
birth control | "i got my iud after having my second kid, by a doctor that was very pushy about it. she told me i was being over dramatic about the pain of insertion and sent me on my way, something felt "wrong" and about a month later, but ultrasound showed that it was in place. i lost my insurance until recently, and i just went to get it taken out after 2.5 years of pain. turns out my uterus is inverted and too small to fit an iud comfortably. i wish they wouldn't treat these things like a one size fits all deal and push them up everyone they can." | 0 |
birth control | "it kept me from getting pregnant, but gave me horrible cramps, even in between periods. my mood was out of control. i had extreme anger and depression, i've never felt so crazy in my life. mild headaches, but they were daily. lost my sex drive, and got a yeast infection like immediately. couldn't eat anything, which may sound like a dream come true, but it was really unhealthy. forcing myself to eat made me nauseous. also had vaginal dryness, felt really dehydrated, and was constipated. definitely not the right pill for me. good luck ladies, i hope you have a better experience on this.
* take it at the same time every day or you'll get nauseous!" | 0 |
acne | "i began using this product a little over a month ago. at first it was working i had fewer zits but they were not all gone. then out of nowhere i started breaking out like crazy again! epiduo burns my skin and dries it. i tolerated those symptoms at first because the product worked but now it's really no longer worth it.
i've tried proactive and countless over the counter medication. nothing seems to work for me." | 2 |
pain | "had total knee replacement 2 weeks ago. this drug along with with other pain killers have done a very good job for my pain. i highly recommend it for severe pain." | 4 |
birth control | "i had been on the pill for about 1 year. the first 3 months were pretty bad, experienced nausea and stomach pains. in the following months my acne cleared, my period pains were less and periods were shorter. i feel i retain water and it shows i gained 10lbs. i was more moody and worried about things that made me feel crazy. i just recently decided to stop using the pill i want to get back to my normal self. " | 0 |
insomnia | "i have major acid reflux which dramatically disrupts sleep/completely prohibits my ability to fall asleep. my esophogus began being negative effected from the the aciid reflux whiich would in turn give me esophogeal spasms thus messing with my heart rate...you ever try to fall asleep while your body is shaking...near impossible. so i went to the er with an irregular heart rate due to these spasms and the doc prescribed me 30 mg of temazapam. i had not had a night's rest like that in years....years. sure, it knocked me the hell out for 8 hours straight and when i awoke, i need a shower and a cup of coffee before having my wits but after that it was all good. this was back in dec 2014; i have been taking them each night since. it is july 2015" | 8 |
pain | "i have taken this drug for the past 10 years for back issues (discs bulging and ruptured). i have not increased my dosage in the past 6 years and the er extended release has worked wonders. one 20mg pill in the morning and i am good 95% of all days. occasionally i need one additional pill if i have been overly active. this pill allows me to live a fairly normal life." | 4 |
pain | "saw pain doc went over all my test, mri results and did an exam. should have known he was a nucynta er pusher by all the posters in the office. started me off at 150 mg x2 a day , and in the beginning it seem to work alone with dilaudid fir bt pain. saw the doc 2 days before surgery and 3 months on nucynta er i told him it wasn't really working for me he said well let's up your dose to 200 mg 2x a day. i had surgery no issues. until i started back on the nucynta er. i had hallucinations, loss of memory and violent rage. i don't remember the last two days i was taking the medication. i ended up in the er 3 days after spine surgery cause i went into a fit of rage. pain doc was called he said it was the nucynta and to stop taking it. bad drug" | 4 |
pain | "i've been on pain meds for 30 years. changed to opana er 20 x 2. this made a large difference but still had breakthrough pain so dr added opana ir 10mg. these i break up into thirds, halves, or quarters as needed. i couldn't use norco because of breathing problems. this dosage isn't perfect but i'm no longer whining every time i get in or out of the car. 2 major surgeries coming over the summer. i hope opana continues to work." | 4 |
acne | "within 1 and a half months my skin was looking so much clearer. i went from having little bumps and small cysts all over my cheeks to mostly smooth skin with a few bumps and scars. i rated this 8/10 because i still have some reoccurring bumps, as this product mostly just got rid of my open acne versus preventing more from happening." | 2 |
birth control | "the insertion i had a awful time with, it really hurt me and i cramped and bled awhile. i have always has pretty clear skin until i got this, i have a new breakout every day!!!! its annoying and they are whiteheads and dont' go away! so i am trying to get mine removed or get on a face medication because i'm getting married. other than the terrible acne, you never know its there" | 0 |
birth control | "i have had nexplanon for 1.5 years. after implanting i was bruised for a week but it wasn't very painful. i did gain 15lbs the first 3 months and have yet to lose it (and i'm a runner). i think the weight gain is not common but it does happen. better then the alternative i guess." | 0 |
acne | "i've had the worst acne and blackheads since i was 12 or 13. i use cerave hydrating cleanser to cleanse my skin followed by epiduo in the morning. i moisturize with cerave a.m. moisturizing lotion. at night i cleanse and scrub off dead skin, and use retin-a micro gel followed by the cerave p.m. moisturizing lotion. let me start off by saying that i got discouraged the first week because my skin burned, started to peel, got flaky and just plain out looked like a red tomato. my first thought was i will not use this no more. i stopped for two days and just moisturized to heal my skin. i started back up again and told myself pain is just a physical feeling that the mind can overcome. i'm pulling through it and guess what? its working !" | 2 |
anxiety | "my young daughter suffers from tourette syndrome, ocd and anxiety. the anxiety is a recent thing. she has never been treated before for her tics (ts) or ocd (which actually is relatively new as well). they started her on lexapro and her anxiety was heightened as well as decreasing her appetite. which is not good since her obsession is not throwing up from food. so for her, this medicine did not work. she also complained of being tired, more nausea than usual, etc. she wasn't on it long either. we just made the decision that we could not afford her to be worse. she is now on something else - fingers crossed that it'll work!" | 3 |
birth control | "i love it, i was on the pill for years before nexplanon. after i had my daughter i got it inserted about 6 weeks postpartum nov. 2012. i had about 3 weeks of constant bleeding about a month after but it gradually lightened up then stopped altogether. i spot about twice a month now, each time only being 2 to 3 days. no more cramping, but i am getting some nausea around the time of the spotting, but nothing major. i love it! i would definitely recommend." | 0 |
anxiety | "i posted in oct. my 9 yr. old has aspergers and my life was hard.
it is now the last week of month 2 on 10mg. of lexapro. omg!!! is this what normal really feels like!? please.. if you have anxiety and possible depression give this drug a chance. i feel like a new person. i laugh at shows now, i have a sense of humor again. my spouse is spending more time around me since i am more pleseant to be around. i cooked a small thx giving dinner for 4 from scratch in 4 hours without stressing it. i can watch sad movies and feel the emotions but not cry through the whole show or movie. find myself interested in things i used to enjoy but stopped. i am glad i hung in and listened to others who said to give it 6-8 weeks for full effect.they were right.:)" | 3 |
birth control | "i've been on yaz for over a year now. at first, it was wonderful for me because it helped eliminate the painful cramps i was suffering before and i had no side effects. i lost weight and had no acne.
but, for the past 2 months i've been extremely moody, depressed, tired and just not myself. i can't wait to go see my doctor to switch! it's affecting my social life big time." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been on so many medications that have not worked until i was prescribed latuda. everything changed. i feel normal now. it's the best medication for bipolar that i have ever encountered." | 5 |
bipolar disorde | "love this medication. i take it with two other mood stabilizers, an antidepressant, and another when required antipsychotic. this works wonders. i do not get tired on it and i typically take 600mg, i have gone up to 1000mg before when needed. definitely chills me out. i do not get akathisia on this one, like i do all the other antipsychotics. overall just wonderful. if you have had issues with akathisia before on other medicines, this would be the one to try." | 5 |
birth control | "i've been on nuvaring for almost a month. the first week i started on my period and it lasted only 4 days compared to 7 days. i felt sick for about a week plus breast tenderness. but i've had no weight gain, no nothing after the first week! i love it. and if your wondering if you can feel it ... well you can't if you put it high in your vagina it did slip down during my first week but other than that good! my partner wasn't able to feel the ring either. nuvaring works for me." | 0 |
birth control | "worsens depression, fatigue, increased appetite, weight gain, bloating, constant mild fever, headaches, unstable mood swings, decrease in sex drive overall but spikes in demand for sex at certain times (unstable). it did work as a birth control and did not worsen or help with my slight acne. i was on bupropion 300mg for a few months before i started reclipsen. it countered the positive effects of bupropion; increased energy, decreased appetite." | 0 |
depression | "for the past several years i have been trying to find the right balance to deal with the anxiety and depression of post traumatic stress disorder. i have been on citalopram for the depression and that seems to work well. it has been hard to find an antipsychotic that works and currently i'm on latuda. i'm also on a mood stabilizer lamictal. my dr added deplin. long story i wound up without my latuda and deplin for about 6 weeks. in 6 weeks i was off the charts on the ups and my old patterns were popping up. not good. i went back on the latuda and began evening out but still had too much up. now i've been back on the deplin for a week and i feel completely numb. trouble sleeping at the right times, trouble being awake or at least alert at the right times." | 1 |
birth control | "i have tried many different kinds of birth control and had been off for about a year and half when i started up on chateal. i am in my third week of the pill and have experienced extreme fatigue, mood swings as well as breast tenderness/shooting pain, and constipation. i am hoping these things will smooth over, but these are the worst initial side effects i've experienced with an oral contraceptive. so far not so good." | 0 |
depression | "where has this medication been hiding? i've suffered from depression for 18 years, having to change medicines every couple years and usually never feeling too good...just pulling myself through everyday. i've been on zoloft, effexor, prozac, cymbalta with low dose abilify and wellbutrin. finally a month ago a new doctor suggested the emsam patch. i feel like the darkness has been lifted. i have energy, can concentrate and actually look forward to doing or planning things. even the adderall i had once taken to help increase my energy level didn't do what this patch is doing. emsam has changed not only my life, but my family's as well." | 1 |
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