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anxiety | "i've had anxiety since i was a little child 6 yrs old to be exact. so over the years ( i'm 56 now) i've also developed ptsd, ocd depression and recently agoraphobia..under a former drs orders because i'm such a severe case i was prescribed 4mg of xanax and 4mg of klonopin along with 10/325 hydrocodone 5 times a day for severe neck and back pain from bulging discs causing spinal stenosis all throughout from my neck all the way down to my lumbar spine. already had spinal fusion at l5s1. i ended up overdosing when he added percocet. i found a new dr.and he weaned me safely off of everything and now i'm taking 2400 mg of gabapentin it has been a miracle. best med by far for my anxiety. sill need neck surgery but my anxiety has left the bldg." | 3 |
birth control | "i've been on the pill for more than two months and all i can do is complain about it. i started taking it to regulate my periods but all it's done is make me have no periods at all- which doesn't help much either. it made me break out so much, and i'm always moody and angry.. as if i'm pmsing all the time. not to mention i get all the lousy pre-period symptoms such as back aches and cramps, but no bleeding. " | 0 |
birth control | "i began taking tri- nessa to clear up my skin. i have never had perfectly clear skin, but before and during my period my skin ( including back and shoulders) would break out horribly. after only a week of the pill, i noticed my skin was very clear. i have never had such amazing skin! during my period i still get a few zits, but not bad enough to wear makeup. my period never starts until the 5th placebo,and has always been short, but i no longer cramp! my mood is stable, and i have gone up a cup size. i am stopping the pill due to a 10 pound, in three month, weight gain. i'm a runner, and have always been able to maintain my weight. i intake 2000 calories, burn a 2400/day and went from 120 to 131 in 3 months." | 0 |
anxiety | "hi this is very good medicines for anxiety treatment , you can use it for when your suffer depression and anxiety. i have also take this for last 2 months before." | 3 |
pain | "i had back surgery a year and a few months ago for a ruptured l5 that was causing severe pain in my lower back and down my leg. the surgery was not a success and am worse now than i was. tried injections having nerves catheterized, and physical therapy, none of which helped. my dose of norco's just kept getting higher and higher to where they couldn't give me anymore and be able to perform my job. my doctor put me on the butrans patches and the relief i get is absolutely amazing. very seldom do i have to take the norco's. i started on the 10 mg and now am at 20mg. like others my only complaint is about day 5 or 6 they start wearing off then takes a day for new patch to start to work. overall they have made my life more comfortable than it has been." | 4 |
birth control | "do not get this. it has been a nightmare from day one. first had the nexplanon put in march 2015, and it has ruined my life. i had horrible bleeding constantly that would last for up to 3 weeks. not light bleeding/spotting, straight up gushing blood. i have no sex drive. horrific headaches every day. terrible dizziness. ache. disgusting dandruff. i'm exhausted . have no energy. and i cannot stop gaining weight. this was the worst choice i have ever made and i am finally having it taken out this week. please, i beg you to reconsider if you're thinking of getting this. it has made me hate myself and feel like i'm becoming psychotic. over a year and a half of misery." | 0 |
depression | "this worked really well for me for depression but i also have adhd and had to stop adderall. i actually got low blood pressure from this with headaches and what made it normal was eating cheese and taking adderall. would still be taking it if i could get prescribed adderall at the same time." | 1 |
adhd | "bupropion, the generic version, makes me feel more on top of things. i do feel the medicine kick in after about an hour and i get a bit "high" if you will. it's a feeling of motivation to go do things and be productive. the first time i was on wellbutrin (one month), it only lasted about 2 hours (at least what i could feel) and ended up not caring about anything for the rest of the day. then recently i started wellbutrin xl 150mg and it lasts much longer. i made the mistake of taking it at night, when i should have taken in the morning. bad insomnia because of it, but i learned my lesson. i'd say it is the only antidepressant that has worked on both depression and adhd by helping me concentrate, remember, stay on track, and also motivation." | 9 |
birth control | "been taking this birth control for 8 months now since giving birth. pros are light periods that last 3-4 days, 5 tops and they always come on time. no pregnancy so that's good. cons.. (well, my only major con) is weight gain!!!! i am constantly gaining weight every month and it's scary. every time i step on the scale i've gained another 2-3lbs. i don't even eat a lot & have never gained weight this rapidly in my life. so far i've gained 13lbs since starting this pill.. it's depressing & i cry about it. also it is almost impossible to lose the weight other than practically starving yourself. contraceptive side of mononessa is good but the weight gain is no go!!!" | 0 |
birth control | "it's so bad i wouldn't suggest. i have had it since december 31,2014
i have major weight gain, mood swings,depression, body aches,sleeping a lot,nausea,vomiting,don't get no periods, can't keep track of my periods,decreased sex drive,breast tender and pain in breast,hair loss,anxiety, eating all the time,snapping, moody, irritated, don't wanna go out, bad stomach pain and cramps. starting today june 20,2016 i feel like i can't eat i can't take any type of smell i'm super nauseous i can not deal getting it taken out some time next month because i'm always assuming stuff and depressed. my 1 year old daughter even noticed the new actions and moods from her mommy and that's now good. do not get this please don't or it might be hell." | 0 |
depression | "been on it for one week. 150xl dry mouth. lost voice. insomnia. but i was up and adam chipper and slaying at work!!!! like being on speed!!!! went down to 75mg to try and see if helped. ...constant muscle spasms and a feeling of hypertension in my arms. heart rate seems higher. just feel not worth it. plus did u see the withdraw experiences? atrocious. getting off before it's too late. don't need high blood pressure this young." | 1 |
insomnia | "ive been taking ambien for 1 and 1/2 years. i think it works great, especially when traveling. sometimes just 5 mg does it, and i have even used just 1/4 sometimes. it just relaxes the mind to let you sleep. the only time i did something silly was when i had a few drinks and took one. that's not good." | 8 |
birth control | "i've recently switched from trinessa (taken for 18 years) to amethia (taken for 6 months). i discontinued amethia mostly due to mood change & weight gain.
pros: effective in preventing pregnancy, normal periods lasted 4-5 days once every 3 months.
cons: severe moodiness and impatience in first 1 1/2 months which turned to moderate depression for remaining months and overall general unhappiness.
increased appetite which led to increase weight gain in the belly (5-7 lbs in 6 months).
extreme bloating in belly area in the 2nd & 3rd month in each cycle.
mild monthly cramping during times when period normally comes.
bone & muscle pain - mostly in knees & legs & teeth.
cost of medication was high (based on my insurance coverage)" | 0 |
depression | "about 5 years ago i noticed that i was getting extremely upset over little things. i talked to my doctor about it and we decided it was most likely depression causing the erratic moods and sleeplessness. she put me on lexapro. the first 2 weeks were great but then the side effects were too much. i felt like i was on a roller coaster and when i got upset, i would be filled with rage. i had to stop taking it and switched to zoloft. i like it but now i am looking for something else because i just don't feel like i am living life just cruizing through it." | 1 |
birth control | "i'm 20 years old and i've definitely gained weight and my breasrs have gotten bigger since i started this medication, but i'm not too worried about those things. the only problem with it is having an extremely long and heavy period. at first i was using ortho evra, but had to switch to xulane because of insurance. other than the heavy periods, everything is fine. they are regular and even if my boyfriend and i don't use condoms, we've never even had a scare. it works perfectly." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "after taking next choice one dose - i experienced three periods in one month, intestinal pain, constipation, headaches, and high blood pressure. i am a healthy run of the mill 23 year old, so i was extremely surprised by these side effects. i had taken next choice once before when it was a two dose. it did not have this effect on body, cycle, or hormones. it has been a hard month due to this medication - but it's better than an unwanted pregnancy. i don't want to discourage anyone from taking this. i just want them to know what they may have to go through. like i said, it's still a small price to say." | 10 |
birth control | "i took sprintec for 3 years, it was my first birth control. when i first got on it i had cramping for about a week and then it was fine. my periods came like clock work every month! i gained no weight and it helped stop my breakouts. overall i have no complaints about this pill, until recently... randomly i started bleeding. i had a period for about a month, give or take a few days when it would stop. because of that i have now switched pills because i just need higher estrogen. this pill is great & i would recommend it to anyone!" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been taking this medicine for 3 weeks. during the three weeks i have experienced severe mood swings to the point of psychosis. i have had irritability on a daily basis and worsening of depression. the psychosis has made me stop taking the medicine. i had been on seroquel for years and because of a huge weight gain, i stopped taking it. i don't know where to go from here." | 5 |
birth control | "i'm 21, i've been on this pill for about 5 months now and it's been terrible. i got on this pill because i wouldn't get a period for about 4 or 5 months and when i finally got my period it was super heavy and cramps were unbearable. i now get a period every month and they are light, last 4-5 days, but i still get intense cramping. i also have dark brown spotting every month probably a week after my period and that lasts another week. but this month i have been spotting none stop and waking up with cramps everyday. ever since i started it i have also had the worst mood swings, crying at everything, been pushing my boyfriend away and it's been effecting our relationship badly, 0 sex drive and severe depression and making my anxiety worse." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i have severe bipolar disorder. i have taken it all and then some and when it came down to the bottom line my doctor and i decided to go old school. without lithium, i cannot imagine where i would be. i also take an anti-depressant and a bit of xanax for anxiety, and i admit i still have a little problem with anger but no where near as bad as it was. " | 5 |
birth control | "technically nexplanon was "effective" because i did not get pregnant when i had it inserted. however, i had a plethora of side effects that made the experience 100% not worth it. it works in some women's bodies, but during my 3 weeks of use, i fainted twice, had a migraine for 3 straight weeks, vomited sporadically, and had extreme mood swings. i cried more during those 3 weeks than i have in the last three years simply from being in such bad pain from the migraines and from being more emotionally sensitive than i have ever been. however, the procedure of implantation and removal were not very painful at all. if you are interested in trying it, you should because it might work for your body. if not, just get it removed." | 0 |
acne | "i have been taking spironolactone 100 mg everyday now for the past 3 months. my face broke out under my neck area and this has cleared it up tremendously. i don't notice any side affects and i already pee a-lot because i drink lot's of water. i am also using rodin and fields skin care and i use epiduo forte gel as well. my face looks amazing now and is very soft. definitely works very well!" | 2 |
birth control | "when i first went on the pill, it was to help with my pmdd, which i will say, helped significantly. however, i have noo sex drive. i used to masturbate at least once or twice every day but now i'm lucky if i can even make myself orgasm in a month. orgasms don't feel very good anymore and nothing turns me on. sex is painful and boring. other than that, it did make my periods a bit shorter which is one positive of this pill. the first week i was on the pill i was super queasy ugh! some other side effects have been weight gain (only about 3-5 pounds but still), and horrible acne in the first 3 months. i'm seeing my obgyn soon because my low sex drive is hurting my relationship and makes life miserable." | 0 |
pain | "following a heart attack, i was given plavix and lisinopril, and had a severe allergic reaction resulting in pain in my joints. tried a few other, stronger pain killers, darvocet 100/650 is the only thing that took the pain away. when i get up i take 2 and i am pretty much pain free within an hour, wonderful medicine! i do hope the fda does not ban this medicine or perhaps mix it with aspirin instead of acetaminophen. i would certainly not want to give it up, no bad side effects, just pain relief." | 4 |
birth control | "i was on kariva for over 3 years and loved it. had no problems and a regular period. however, i had to switch to microgestin because kariva isn't readily available in my state, i would have had to order out. according to my doctor the closest birth control to kariva was this one. it really scares me. i'm on my third pack and my periods have been significantly lighter, and that's awesome. but they weren't nearly as regular as they used to be and this is the second time i've experienced bleeding in between periods while on this birth control. stressful indeed! i'm not so sure how long i want to stay on microgestin, not a fan of the in-between bleeding." | 0 |
depression | "i like wellbutrin sr. it helps me lose weight i was at 174 and now at 155 where i should be. i have tried over 11 medications, but this seems to work great. it gives me more energy which i need working 2 jobs." | 1 |
birth control | "i have used many birth control options and this one is one of my favorite. while i have experienced some side effects small acne problems (minor) and i am longer getting my period, i am happy with other aspects of implanon. i have a sex drive and no vaginal dryness which are two pesky side effects i encountered with the nuvaring and the pill. insertion was fast and easy and it lasts for three years so what more could you want? my appetite has not been affected and i have not experienced any weight gain." | 0 |
insomnia | "it makes me while feeling sleepy and walking afterwards: bump into walls most days i think, but then i have epitol i take with it too. my foggy tiredness afterward, doesn't last, and i take it around 9:30 or 10 at night, usually. fortunately, at 50mgs now (25mgs lower), i can fall asleep the way i used to on 75mgs, as i've also cut down on tegretol, some. i am not taking any anti-depressants or anti-psychotics or hydroxypam for sleep these days, so: trazodone does help me, but i don't get sleepy til about 3-4:15 a.m. i sleep 8-10 hours with it though. i'd have no quality sleep or sleep at all, without it. i must also say: sometimes after taking it or tegretol even, i feel the need for vitamin c with bioflavonoids or d3. then i can sleep." | 8 |
obesity | "on 1/24/2017 i started taking 1 pill of adipex 37.5mg once a day. i started at 262lbs. as of today 3/8/17 i now weigh 247lbs. it gives me energy without the jitters. i also suppresses my appetite i force myself to eat 5 small meals a day. i also do at least a 30 min workout 4 times a week. adipex works! my normal doctor will not prescribe this medication so i see a weight loss doctor. i pay 100.00 a month for the meds." | 7 |
obesity | "i took saxenda at the highest dose for a total of 6 months. i had only lost about 3 lbs at week 12 but decided to continue since i had bought 6 months supply. i had absolutely no side effects. no nausea, no loss of appetite. did nothing for me and at the end of 6 months i hadn't lost a pound. very disappointed since i know other people who lost a ton of weight effortlessly. btw, i had bariatric surgery 10 years ago and was trying to halt regain." | 7 |
birth control | "i used yasmin for over 5 years without any issues. it had no impact on my weight and cleared my skin beautifully - however perhaps gave it a tendency to be a little too dry. when i stopped the pill acne returned very quickly. it worked without any issues as birth control.
in the last months, however, i developed nausea to the pills - for some reason simply the thought of taking them gave me nausea, and at some point when i had to take two at the same time i threw up bile the next morning. i continued to take the pills for a little while, but the nausea was clearly associated with them, not any other factor, so eventually i had to switch to a different brand and composition. i would still recommened; they were ok for a long time." | 0 |
acne | "i started using dapsone gel last year after i had been prescribed epiduo and suffered a chemical burn on my face that left me not being able to work for 2 weeks. i had extremely dry eczema on my face as well as acne so i didn’t know what to use. it took 2 months before i started noticing a difference. i now have completely clear even toned skin, a sometimes get 1 pimple a month but that’s it. i 100% think it was because of aczone. the key is to only apply a pea sized amount before bed all over your face and don’t mix it with any other creams or products because i think it disturbs it’s effectiveness. i don’t even wear foundation anymore!" | 2 |
weight loss | "i am oveweight. i have gone up and down with my weight for years. i used this medication 10 years ago when i lost a quick 60 lbs. i felt great and had energy like never before. i started going to the gym and within a few weeks found out i was pregnant. well my daughter is now 7. i am heavier now than before i got pregnant. 100 lbs heavier. i was borderline diebetic so i am taking this medicine again so i can spend fun time with my daughter and not become diabetic. i love it." | 6 |
birth control | "i had my nexplanon inserted in the beginning of march. it's now september. i've lost a tremendous amount of hair, i've been on my period for 3 (long) weeks. i break out a lot more. my periods are completely irregular and come whenever they please (and apparently come to stay). my cramps are just awful and they're newly accompanied by back pain. add to that daily migraines- may be caused by anemia though i'm not sure. just overall an awful experience i can't wait to take it out" | 0 |
birth control | "my experience was horrible. i had to stop because all the side effects became too much for me and it was affecting my every day work. as soon as i started taking this, i began getting headaches, nausea, dizziness and my skin completely broke out. i have had good skin my whole life and my face completely broke out. also, my hair started falling out uncontrollably. i was afraid to even run my hand through my hair. i stopped taking this when these side effects became unbearable and my lips even broke out. i began getting a lip rash and getting bumps all over my lips. the doctor said it was one of the side effects, in addition to my face breaking out. i was also crying all the time and overly emotional. the side effects were too much to handle" | 0 |
depression | "was on this all last summer and felt fantastic. then my psychiatrist took me off of it, and in 6 weeks i crashed into my deepest depression ever. put back on it but took a while to work. now that i am stable again, feeling good, she wants me off it again. i refused and found a new doctor. i would never be without this, plus it kills my food cravings when depressed." | 1 |
birth control | "well, i'm not pregnant so that's the only reason i gave this thing 2 stars. i have, however, had my period for 8 of the past 9 weeks and if i were a stronger woman i would dig this thing out with a plastic spork my damn self. unfortunately, i am a giant pansy and have to wait for an appointment which is scheduled for tomorrow (halle-freakin-lukas). with a new gyno, one who didn't suggest i implant this inhumane torture device into my poor unsuspecting arm. if your uterus is tilted as mine was, and the iud implantation was unsuccessful stick to the pill or literally any other method. and if your doctor recommends placing this devil stick in your arm, punch them in the face and run! you don't need that type of negativity in your life." | 0 |
birth control | "im 20 and took one shot back in october, my husband and i decided on trying for a baby within the next year so i did go for the second shot in december. the first month was great but ever since then i will go almost a month bleeding off a week or so then another month and i have the worst cramps ever. i am just now starting to get over the mood swings and depression. my face broke out bad, clearing up now. i also gained 20 ibs and i know that was from the shot because i eat right and exercise. i will never take this again and will never recommend it to anyone. now hopefully it will hurry and be completely out of my system so we can start making babies." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on sprintec for about 1 year and 8 months. i believe it has been horrible for me. my sex drive is down which effects my husband and i's relationship. i have had this constant moodiness & roller coaster of emotions that i could not figure out where it was coming from until i started researching when it started and what could be causing it. my skin is clear, i don't have much weight gain nor have i had a baby, but side effects are too much for me. " | 0 |
anxiety | "i usually don't comment on these websites and my experience may not be the same as yours, but it may be helpful. if you're suffering from anxiety, stay far away from wellbutrin. within the third day of taking this medication, i was crazy depressed, happy full blown anxiety attacks everyday. dwelling on the negative and life just seemed hopeless. basically the depression and anxiety got worse and my traumas felt even scarrring! have never felt this horrible-- had to take clonazepam everyday. wellbutrin increases your energy if you're depressed, so you can already tell what happens when you suffer from anxiety! anxiety + a big boost in energy = hell." | 3 |
birth control | "i got the mirena in a month ago the procedure didn't hurt at all.the first two weeks the only problem i had was dizziness.about a week ago i started bleeding and have not stopped and i am cramping very very bad. i am starting to think i may have to get it removed." | 0 |
birth control | "i had hives and an allergic reaction to blisovi... it was substituted by my pharmacy after i was taking lomedia which i enjoyed taking for two years.
three weeks into taking it, hives all over my stomach and somewhat on my arms. my lips were swollen and dry.
i discontinued it and immediately had to be switched by my doctor. i can't recommend this drug at all." | 0 |
birth control | "i just got my skyla put in yesterday i am 20 with no kids, i took 800mg of motrin 1 hour before my appointment as recommended by my doctor. overall the procedure is quick but painful i would say the pain for me lasted about 15 seconds [taking measurements, dilating me, and inserting the skyla] it is a crampy pain followed by a sharp pinch. after the insertion i was very shaky and slightly crampy and light headed but within 5 to 10 minutes i was back to normal with minor cramps. less than 24 hours later and i feel slight cramps but overall feel fine." | 0 |
birth control | "i just had my iud inserted about 2 weeks ago and i am loving it! right after insertion i was very light headed and threw up. but i'm not sure if it was due to the insertion or because i also just had the implant removed from my arm. so far only had cramping on the first night and super light spotting here and there. no mood swings, acne or weight gain unlike nexplanon and i feel like myself again! easy and effective birth control, would definitely recommend to anyone looking to switch!" | 0 |
birth control | "insertion was intimidating but wasn't nearly as bad as it looked.
i had a long period (8 days) the first month. since then no period or spotting!
it definitely altered my moods. i cried at everything the first month in constant pms. it helps to recognize it is the bc and not you being crazy. that's has calmed down and i am much more balanced now but still tear up easier than i used to.
i don't quite fit my clothes as well as i used to but haven't actually put on pounds i think it just shifted. so be aware and maybe eat a few more fruits than cookies.
bad reviews can be scary but people are more likely to post about a bad experience. it's about knowing your body and if it doesn't work you can just have it removed no problem." | 0 |
anxiety | "there is not a better drug than xanax for my anxiety. i love it! thanks to this drug i can do simple things like go to my kids schools with out going into a panic attack!" | 3 |
birth control | "i've had mirena for almost 2 years now. i'm 20 years old and never have had children. the insertion of mirena was pretty painful i must say, and the cramping hours afterwords was terrible. i was in a lot of pain for about 2 months. but after that all the cramping went away and now i can't even tell that i have it. i haven't had a period in over a year, i never spot, no mood swings, no bloating, no loss in sex drive, the only bad thing i would say is i've experienced some hair loss. but other then that i love mirena. best form of birth control out there i would have to say." | 0 |
weight loss | "i have taken contrave for two months and have lost 10 pounds. it has reduced my cravings and i do not over eat or binge as i did prior to taking contrave. my willpower is very strong now and i feel satisfied after a meal. in addition i feel so much better. i am off the couch and doing chores and activities again!
the drawbacks are i do seem to have an increase in dry mouth and it is $90/month after insurance coverage. however i was spending more than $3/day on poor food choices.
i would recommend contrave." | 6 |
birth control | "i've been on yasmin for nearly two years but i've noticed my sex drive has gone and i get moody a lot more but it didn't make me gain any weight i'm going to change pills when i go to the doctors next." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i haven't been taking this for very long but it works well for me. i have problems with paranoia and this medicine helps me to steer clear. i would have no problems recommending it to anyone." | 5 |
depression | "if you stay active while taking wellbutrin you will most likely be happy but if you take wellbutrin and lie around in bed all day it will not help you feel proactive at all. wellbutrin helps me concentrate in school when paired with adderall." | 1 |
pain | "i use darvocet for severe headaches if/when ibuprofen won't relieve the pain. i can take darvocet and not have to miss work because of the headaches. the only (minor) side effect is a bit of drowsiness, which goes away after i drink my morning tea. the added benefit of the drowsiness is getting additional headache relief by sleeping (if i am at home). i hope and pray that the fda's recent recommendation to withdraw it from the market is reconsidered. i would be lost without my darvocet - i use it infrequently, and only out of necessity, but i wouldn't take any other pain prescription to stop my headache pain. saying that acetaminophin is as effective as darvocet is a joke; tylenol never relieves my pain when taken alone." | 4 |
depression | "i'm 35, female, i took wellbutrin december to may this year to treat major ocd, depression and add. the main effects i experienced: slight decrease in depression/ocd. did not make me more social or "feel good" mood-wise. easier to concentrate at work. definitely increased ability to work hard and be more competitive and confident. better able to stand up for myself and express what i want. heightened sexual drive.
however, i had 5-6 major anger out-bursts with people in my life, during this time. screamed at someone, slapped someone, yelled, wrote a nasty letter. i've never, ever in my life had anger issues. a friend experienced the same thing on wellbutrin, with the anger. i'm currently decreasing my dose, and may go off the drug completely" | 1 |
anxiety | "i am 23 years old and have pretty intense social anxiety. i starting taking lexapro 10 mg for it when i was 21. the drug was effective at treating my anxiety, but with a trade-off: i felt no emotions. it made me feel more confident, reduced my blood pressure, eliminated heart palpitations; but, i began to realize towards the end of my use of it that i was feeling no highs or lows. my social life was great. i got a girlfriend after not having one for half a decade, and have been with her for 2 years now. but during my use of lexapro, all of these successes were just me going through the motions. everything seemed surreal to me. six weeks ago, i switched to 5 mg, and i am not feeling intense anxiety again. not sure what it is doing for me." | 3 |
insomnia | "i took these every night for a week after struggling with insomnia, hate the groggy feeling sleeping tablets give you the next day so thought i'd give these ago. worked perfectly with no side effects. went away for the weekend and forgot to take them with me. first night, didn't sleep at all, second night finally drifted off sometime after 7.30am and was woke at 9.45, last night got about an hour to 2 hours. was absolutely done in, got home and that night took a nytol and slept like a baby. my fear is can i survive without these tablets now. hopefully they keep working so i don't need too." | 8 |
depression | "i feel great! i have had a positive effects from this medicine as well. my appetite has gone away a little bit but that's okay. i still eat when i'm hungry. as far as sexual mood being affected mine wasn't. i have energy also." | 1 |
obesity | "i have been on contrave for almost a month. my starting weight was 270 and i am now at 259. so aprox 10lbs lost in a month is pretty good. my insurance did not cover the medicine, but i had the discount card. it cost about $90. with your discount card and filled rx, you gain free access to the scale down program in which they send you a very nice digital scale. you have to weigh in every day (first thing in the morning, right after you get up and go to the bathroom). this program has helped me more than the contrave to be honest.contrave makes me feel horrible. i am exhausted all day and moody. i'm sure it works a little, and i'm trying to push through the side effects. i want this to work so bad." | 7 |
birth control | "i've been on birthcontrol for 15 years. i stopped to get pregnant and my doctor started me on loestrin after i decided to start birthcontrol again. i developed two blood clots within 45 days. blood clots are very serious and once you have then they increase your risk of having more. i'm currently on a blood thinner and pray i don't get a pe." | 0 |
depression | "i have anxiety and depression. i was really against taking medication so i tried to resolve my issues myself. needless to say, it never worked. i had been going through periods of depersonalization, feeling extremely down, suicidal and hopeless. i really thought life wasn't worth living anymore. it got so bad that i ended up in the hospital. i started taking 50 mg zoloft and honestly it has been a life changer. i don't experience depersonalization anymore. my mood has been lifted so much that i don't feel down anymore, suicidal or hopeless. if you're afraid to take medicines please just give it a try. you won't regret it. celexa didn't work for me, but i was determined to find a medicine that would. the key is to be patient." | 1 |
anxiety | "i started taking this prescription medication since august, to control what i call "blushing attacks",in which seem to transpire out of nowhere during a conversation, and quickly snowball until the situation becomes so awkward i have to leave the room quickly as i am sweating quite badly. although i normally take the lowest dose, (10 mg) as when i feel going into a stressful situation, it has allievated my symptoms 90% of the time. today i had a mild "blushing attack" after taking my 10 mg tablet, but it basically stopped what would have been a severe one two thirds in its tracks. on that note, with the advice from my doctor i may take a 20mg tablet next time i feel particularly stressed, and just 10mg in just everyday situations. 9/10." | 3 |
birth control | "i have been on tri-sprintec for a little over two years now. i never noticed any weight gain due to this pill. when i first went on it i had just lost a bunch of weight (originally looked like a chubby little girl) and after 6 months of being on this pill, i stopped my normal exercising and didn't pay much attention to my food intake. needless to say, due to my fault, i gained about 20 lbs back - but in a womanly way. i am not sure if this was due to the time in my life - early 20's or if the hormones affected me, or both. i have slightly higher than normal testosterone levels for a woman, again it could be my imagination, but it does seem that this helps my hirsutism as well. being very sexually active, no pregnancy has occurred. " | 0 |
adhd | "i was in 8th grade.
i had no problems other then add.
my doctor prescribed this to me.
i was on it for a few years.
after a few weeks it was hectic.
i’d take them and be super sensitive to light. my head would be pounding.
i’d sleep in the middle of the floor in a pitch dark room just because the cold felt nice on my pounding head.
if it wasn’t that. it was hot and cold flashes.
when i didn’t take them, i'd have super bad breathing problems and i’d panic. the littlest thing would set me off.
i’m now 20 years old. i have major anxiety problems that started when i stopped taking it.
of course most of my anxiety disorders were personal expierence and trauma but my main anxiety, the random attacks, were caused by this medication." | 9 |
adhd | "42 year old male recently diagnosed with add (no hyperactivity). vyvanse is the only medication i've tried and i'm reasonably happy with it. started 30 mg for 2 weeks. felt a little jittery and had a funny taste in my mouth. increased to 70 mg. no longer feel jittery, no funny taste, but my mouth is always dry so i drink a lot of water.
vyvanse seems to help me get more done. i can't say i'm more focused, but i am more motivated, so the end result is more productivity, though not always directed in the best place.
it decreased my appetite, so it was easier to switch to a healthier diet. lost more than 25 lbs. in first 3 months, which has also helped increase self esteem, motivation and energy level." | 9 |
pain | "works well......although i am developing a tolerance and the usual dosage is now not enough so the dr increased it from 90 a month to 180, that's 3 per day to 6 per day." | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "i was diagnosed at the age of 15 with bipolar. i really never understood why that was my disgnosis.. maybe cause of my horrible depressions at a very young age and well having to go thru alot very early in life might have been the cause of that. i suffered alot from anxiety or panic attacks and i must say that klonopin has been the best drug i have ever had, even better than xanax. it relaxes me instead of that sedation feeling xanax used to give me and also last longer. i can now sleep better as well. so in conclusion klopin is amazing and way better than xanax and ofcourse this is to my opinión" | 5 |
birth control | "former bc pill hater here. other brands gave me massive mood swings. on yaz and apri i was basically jason voorhees. swore i'd never take bc again, but now in my 20s, irregular periods and recurrent ovarian cysts forced my hand.
bottom line: i love this pill!! cons: sensitive breasts. pros: greatly improved mood; i feel like i'm always having a good day. no mood swings. minimal cramps, light periods, fuller breasts, skin is great, can't stay away from my husband, and condoms are out of here. doesn't get better than this.
if you're on the fence, or sensitive to hormones like me, this may be your good stuff. i'm glad i didn't listen to anyone else and just tried it for myself." | 0 |
insomnia | "for the past 3years insomnia literally no sleep doctor prescribed zoloft and trazadone since dec 6 2016 i have be sleeping at night!!! i'm happy again, not mean throughout the day, i'm not overthinking life is great i'm happy" | 8 |
depression | "i was in a major depression: i had considerable lethargy, anxiety, weight loss, racing thoughts that i could not seem to turn off and i felt suicidal. i couldn't make the smallest of decisions. i was terrified to drive and i've been driving for over 30 years! i also had great difficulty performing even the simplest of tasks- some things i could not do at all! after about a month i noticed tremendous relief. it was like a huge cloud had been lifted and that i had been pulled out of a 'huge hole'! i definitely feel cymbalta saved my life." | 1 |
acne | "my dermatologist put me on this to regulate my acne and i am currently on my third cycle using trinessa. i had been on birth control for the same reason almost 2 years ago but i had a 15 lb weight gain in under 4 months which is crazy since i'm a runner. she told me these pills would not make me gain weight yet i've gone up around 7 lbs and noticed that my boobs have grown a lot. the only other side effect i have noticed is dizziness and headaches. but as for its effectiveness: my period is very regular and light and my face has completely cleared, i still get a few breakouts right before my period but it's usually not bad at all." | 2 |
birth control | "i got nexplanon about a year and a half ago, and my periods stopped immediately. my only complaint is i had some hormonal acne flare ups when i first got the implant, but they didn't last long. overall i'm very satisfied and would recommend it." | 0 |
acne | "much like many other individuals who posted on this forum, i experienced the same burning, peeling, and stinging feeling after using this product. however, i continued to moisturize and used drops of face oil. only a small amount goes a long way. after a few months of using this product, the side effects went away... my skin is a little dry in the areas i use the medication, but i continue to moisturize using cetaphil. now my face is absolutely clear.. no blackheads... no pimples. never been so happy with my skin. i had the worst cystic, deeply impacted blackheads and cystic pimples. now i experience none of these. if you're experiencing the side effects, talk to your doctor, but sometimes just waiting goes a long way! good luck!" | 2 |
birth control | "i had the paragard in for 14 days before finding out it gave me pelvic inflammatory disease. it has been one of the most painful experiences of my life. the insertion was not bad but the days following were so bad i almost ended up in the hospital. as soon as it was taken out i feel a million times better. if you have any nickel or metal allergies i would try something else too. i was told this wouldn't effect me with a nickel allergy but i honestly think that was the issue. i hate hormones but nothing was worth this amount of issues and risking my fertility completely." | 0 |
depression | "if you want to be happy, this is your miracle magic pill. i was prescribed it for depression and generalized anxiety disorder along with an eating disorder. i would get so frustrated over everything, procrastinated, and had a lot of crying spills and nervous word vomit. while on lexapro, i could handle the things that normally stressed me out in a great way. i was so happy! it was impossible for me to have negative thoughts. i forgot to refill my pills so i didn't take them for about a week. i became really frustrated and upset and just randomly decided i hated lexapro and being happy. it decreased my sex drive majorly. i couldn't get off at all.
it's been two years and i'm going to start taking it again.
lexapro is a miracle." | 1 |
birth control | "i tried ortho evra patch for one day and instantly the patch was extremely itchy, i had a continuous headache within hours of the medication, i felt nauseous, and a little achy. honestly it's probably not for everyone. i'm only 145 lbs and i've never been on birth control before, so hopefully the hormones wear off and have no long-term side effects." | 0 |
anxiety | "i suffered a stroke 4/15/2012 i started having a gradual increase of anxiety to the point i could not stand it. my doc put me on buspar 15mg starting out then up to 30mg all was great until the random suicide thoughts started i also take celexa 40mg before the buspar with no issues. so i contacted my doctor who has taken me off of it." | 3 |
bipolar disorde | "i've been taking this for about week and i already feel the side effects. i can't make any major choices because i'm so far from the 4 week point but i wont give it a bad name because we suffer from depression and bi-polar and if we expect the worst we will get the worst." | 5 |
birth control | "i have had my mirena for 11 months now and inserted after my second child. my husband and i recently moved across country so i thought for sure my hair loss and anxiety of a new place was due to the stress of moving. however we have now been here for six months and life couldn't be better so when i started having panic attacks out of no where with no history of ever having them i thought for sure i was going crazy. i have terrible mood swings, bloating, weight gain (even with proper diet and exercise), gassy, hair breakage, moderate almost uncontrollable depression (when i have had little and controlled it before), yeast infections, i mean the tmi list can go on and on. i don't recommend this to anyone." | 0 |
birth control | "i am 20 have been using alesse for about 2 years now. good: no pregnancies, lighter, predictable periods with no cramping whatsoever (huge plus), no weight gain. bad: i am completely insane on this pill, extreme mood swings, never happy always in a lulled state of lazy depression, brought to tears by every and anything, constantly tired, no motivation, really low sex drive. horrible: my skin is at a point where i don't even want to step outdoors and be seen by people! worst breakouts i have ever had, and perpetual yeast infections. the yeast infections, laziness and diminished sex drive basically erase the need for a birth control pill anyway. very unhappy." | 0 |
weight loss | "i started phen about 6 months ago. weight was 209. i'm 4'11, so ya. very fat for my height. the doctor was worried an put me on it for 3 months. i lost 10+ pounds the first 2 months. with low carb, low cal. an only 40 carbs max a day. an walking 45 minutes every day. i only ate 2 eggs for breakfast. an 1/2 cup of coffee. atkins for lunch. lots of plain tea and water. an lean meat an veggies for dinner. last of the 3 months i hardly lost any weight. so i went off it for 3 months. gained 3 lbs back even though i kept food diary. an kept working out. now i'm on it again for round 2. my goal weight is 130. my doctor said it is a process. i can't seem to get under 170. no matter what i do. an my current weight fluctuates between 170 an 173." | 6 |
birth control | "it took 2 months for my body to adjust to the pill. i spotted frequently during those 2 months. i experienced some mood changes which is a side effect. it got bad enough that i had to switch to a different birth control. i couldn't handle the constant "sad" feeling. if it hadn't have been for that experience, i would've stayed on jolessa." | 0 |
birth control | "i had use bc before. i stoped it because i was not sexually active anymore. i got the tls this time, and can definitely see a few side effects on this three weeks. from lack of appetite,mood swings (also a anxiety attack while taking a class,not great at all);zero sex drive & migraine. my period during the first week went full for five days and spottting dark tone for a few days after too. which is very irregular in my case. everyone it's different, but i definitely don't see myself using them again." | 0 |
acne | "i am have just completed my 3rd packet of yasmin. my acne is much much better. skin feels a lot smoother. i am no longer having the large cystic acne and pus filled nodules. i get odd pimples and my skin is far from perfect but there is a massive improvement. they do say give it at least up to 6 months to get the full benefits of it. i will write another review in 6months. also i advise not just to rely on yasmin but keep a strict skincare routine." | 2 |
adhd | "i'm 19 and had taken concerta successfully since i was 14, but being in college i needed a medication that would last for longer than concerta did. my symptoms have never been very bad, but definitely affected my work. my psychiatrist suggested vyvanse, but it was hell. it worked about the same as concerta, but it would wear off after about 6 hours, and i would collapse on the floor sobbing. every night i would become extremely suicidal and angry, and after just a two weeks my relationships with everyone was at a breaking point. i went back to concerta, and now take a small dose of ritalin when it wears off. so much better." | 9 |
emergency contraception | "i took this pill the same day after unprotected sex and was told that i would have horrible side effects and this was my first time ever taking an emergency contraceptive pill. after i took it, i kept waiting to feel pain but i had no side effects at all which made me very happy. i'm going to take a test in the next week or two to see if it worked. " | 10 |
depression | "i was taking 50mg of zoloft a day for two months and it made me even more irritable and down. i didn't want to do anything. when i did force myself to go out and socialize i'd snap at people. nothing was fun. nothing seemed to be worth doing. i've tried both lexapro and zoloft. neither have made me feel any better. i got worse on both. i don't always want to feel depressed, but at least off of medication i have the ability to hide my feelings from people, not to place other people under the weight of my moods, but on those two medications i didn't even feel like i had the power to fake it. zoloft also gave me migraines, ones that would last for a week straight. glad it works for some people though." | 1 |
insomnia | "tonight will be my fourth time taking silenor. the last few nights i have not had a solid sleep. no problem falling asleep but staying asleep is still impossible. first two nights i had very lucid dreams. waking up only after a couple of hours as i normally do. i'm only taking 3mg, kind of scared to take 6mg. i've taken many other types of sleeping pills and so far, none of them work. i'd give anything for a solid 6-8 hours." | 8 |
acne | "at 24 after struggling with hormonal chin acne (that flared before period) and occasional breakouts in my t-zone, my derm prescribed 65mg solodyn, and retin a in conjunction with a cleansing routine 2x a day using cerave followed by simple smoothing toner. at first, i did not see much improvement. then at the one-month mark, all hell broke loose; i broke out like crazy for 2-3 weeks, huge zits in areas of my face that were not previously a problem. i was embarrassed and ready to call it quits, but after reading about it getting worse before it got better, i ordered my refill and decided to give it time. suddenly, 1.5ish months in, success! no new breakouts (fingers crossed), and i even just started my cycle. patience is the key w/ solodyn" | 2 |
birth control | "i used sprintec for about a year and a half and i gained and immense amount of weight. side effects would include sore breasts and nausea if i had to start over because i forgot. the week i stopped taking sprintec i lost about 5lb and it's been about a year since i've been off sprintec and without even trying i lost 45 pounds. i also had very bad mood swings and became very emotional. on the good side my acne cleared up and my period was light and only lasted 4-5 days." | 0 |
adhd | "i have taken 20 mg of adderall coupled with 50 mg of zoloft for the past year. they work really well together. adderall helps me focus and zoloft treats any mood swings or depressed feelings. it really is a good combination for adhd, add, or ocd." | 9 |
obesity | "i'm in my fourth week of the medication and so far down 7 lbs. i have little to no appetite and the cravings for things i used to love (and were bad for me) are basically gone. i do feel fatigued and can have an upset stomach but it isn't too severe. it's usually worse when my dosage goes up each week but subsides in a few days. i'm still able to exercise but don't do as much as i should. if i did, i'm sure i'd be down more. so far i'm happy with it. i've struggled with my weight for the past 10 years. i've tried many things and i'm confident this will get me to a healthy weight." | 7 |
acne | "i have been using this product for over 2 months. at first, my breakouts were still occurring and my skin was really dry. it did not burn my skin like other prescription creams have so i was able to continue using it. my skin is still dry, but it's really clear. i also don't mind having dry skin-- i've been on accutane so many times that i'm just accustomed to it. i do have a few pimples here and there, but it's nothing to stress about. this cream really works when you stick to a strict routine." | 2 |
birth control | "seriously messes with my emotions so much. i already live with anxiety & depression and the depo just makes it so much more worse! i hate it. i get pissed off at things i shouldn't get pissed off at! i have all the period symptoms (cramps, emotions out of whack, retaining water and horrible craving for sweets) and irregular bleeding. i'm gaining so much weight and i'm not even eating unhealthy, i have a strict diet and workout and i stil gain about a pound or 2 every 2 weeks. do not recommend the depo to anyone. this sucks." | 0 |
weight loss | "i've been on it for about two weeks and i started at around 310 lbs and my usual weight is around 285 and even that was too high for me at 6'2". anyway i feel full all the time to the point where i feel a lack of hunger but i haven't weighed myself lately and i don't know if my belt size has reduced. maybe it has but i do feel a change for the good. i'll keep on this path because i feel more confident and want to see where this goes." | 6 |
birth control | "i have been on this birth control since september of 2016 and it is now february of 2017 and i am having to switch birth controls. i was having heavy bleeding in my periods and severe cramping. my skin was relatively perfect. i never got acne, besides maybe 1 zit every month or so. when i first started this birth control, i started to get some acne. it wasn't anything to alarming, because i thought it was normal and it would clear up quickly and would be done. but this acne did not clear up. over the months, my skin has gotten to the point where i don't want to leave my house without face makeup to cover up my acne and scarring. this bc has broken me out severely. my bleeding has reduced some but my cramps are still severe on most periods" | 0 |
weight loss | "i did great lost 8 lbs in one week. second week 5 lbs. i lost 17 lbs in three weeks. had knee replacement surgery and now i am having a difficult time getting back on track." | 6 |
birth control | "i was on the depo provera shot for almost 10 years. i would go for 2 years and off 1. no period at all. had the lilletta iud inserted at the end of april 2017. my doctor explained everything. since i have not had kids she explained that the cervix opening was smaller so there would be discomfort. it took 5 minutes. a little bit of pain. i had take motrin before my appointment and later in the evening. i was told since i haven't had a period that i may not get one. my only complaint is feeling bloated and some gas. hoping this goes away with time." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been using nuvaring for a couple years now and so far it's been great! without some form of birth control i'm a roller coaster of emotions and nuvaring has really helped balance my hormones and keep my cycle on a 28 day schedule. i have also noticed a significant reduction in cramps and much lighter periods. my only concern is that it's not going to be effective against pregnancy, but i have been using it as the directions instruct so i guess only time will tell, but they say it's just as effective as the oral pill. my boyfriend has commented that he can feel it, but it doesn't seem to be that big of a deal for us so far." | 0 |
birth control | "this is the first time i've ever had any problem on birth control. i've taken depo provera 3 years, did perfect on that, aside from finding out i have low bone density now. with nuvaring 3 months in, i have had mood swings headaches, weight gain 142lbs to 157lbs. i'm very athletic so this is ridiculous. i have had tender breasts and to top that off low sex drive and supposed breakthrough bleeding for two months straight. " | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on apri since i was 18 years old..i am now 24. using apri, it has always done its job in regulating my period and keeping me obviously from getting pregnant and i have been happy with that. however, if you have a sensitive stomach i recommend something else. i am going to be changing my birth control soon due to the fact that when i take my pill... couple hours later i vomit uncontrollably until its ran its course though my system. i've tried everything i also work in the medical field so i have tried things even beyond the norm. yet here i am 6 years later still with my head in the toilet. if you dont have a sensitive stomach this birth control is excellent, if you have digestive problems or sensitive stomach, i do not recommend" | 0 |
obesity | "i took this back in 2012. i was 270 pounds when i started and lost 120 pounds in 9 months with diet and exercise in 2015 i got pregnant and gained 30 back. my doctor prescribed it again and i lost it again. it may not be for everyone but it worked for me. i was also able to maintain a healthy weight after again with diet and exercise. if your prob to being over weight you will always have to try. don't look at it as getting thin.. look at it as a lifestyle change for your health. diets fail but lifestyle changes last if you want them too." | 7 |
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