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birth control | "i am on my 6th week. my pharmacy changed me from gildess and before it was junel. i saw my pcp yesterday and was in tears (which is also strange that i can cry on a dime) and feared that my ra meds are killing my stomach and i was going to have to stop treatment due to the side effects. i have tried 2 different ra meds and continued to get sick. my pcp asked me about my bcp's and if there were any changes. a light went off. yes! i am on my 6th week now. my hormones are wacked, i am irritable, and my stomach is in knots every day. i have been taking nausea medication almost daily. my system is a mess between not being able to go to the restroom or going too much. i am calling my mail order pharmacy and my gyn. i must change rx." | 0 |
acne | "i had horrible side effects of these pills
nausea, feeling depressed, low sex drive, vaginal dryness, feeling bloated, cravings, long period (3 weeks.) i did not feel like myself at all. i was very down. my mind felt foggy. but the worst of all was my skin. oh my goodness. it got so many times worse! i got huge red cystic bumps. they were so bad i did not want to go to work,and people would comment on my skin. i could not continue and decided to quit just after two months! i kid you not - my skin got better as soon as i stopped taking these! i have barely had a pimple since. i'm so sad that i started with yasmine as i have horrible scars now. the effect though is very individual and i hope you have a much better experience than me!" | 2 |
birth control | "ive noticed alot of bad reviews so i figured id share my experience. i had my first implant placed march 2013 after my second child.. directly after the placement i had a constant period for almost two months. after that i had no period and spotting occured a few times a year. not enough to be bothered with by any means. i recently just had it removed a few days ago at the removal i decided to immediately have it replaced. the replacement went in the same incision it was removed from. there was no pain with either the removal or insertion. minor tenderness now a day later. i just wanted to let you know this birth control is very effective and is worth it." | 0 |
adhd | "first drug i started taking for add a month ago. took the 20 mg and it felt too intense and had a ton of side effects, but after 3-5 days, was tolerable but still suffered from really bad headaches and dry mouth all day. 2 weeks later, headaches finally stopped, but dry mouth was horrible, must have drank a gallon of water or more a day and had to have candy or gum all the time. but, i could tell i was a little more productive at work. at night, i would catch myself daydreaming worse than before and wondered if i was worse without it. i felt it basically replaced my coffee and then some, but the dry mouth wasn't worth it. i am now going to start taking wellbutrin since i am a little depressed too and that drug is supposed to help with both." | 9 |
birth control | "i got the mirena on november 16th, 2017 and just got it removed today (june 8th, 2017). the insertion was extremely painful. in november when i first got it i weighed in at 116 lbs at 5'3, after 6 months i weighed in today at 131.4 lbs. this was without a doubt a result of the mirena. in addition, i experienced horrible cramps for 3 weeks every month, my digestion was off all of the time, worsening acne, water retention, increased appetite, extreme bloating, a rash/hives all over my chest, lowered sex drive, sex was very painful and would restart my period, the skin on my nipples started to peel and i could feel it poking inside of me 24/7. i hated it, i won't recommend this to anyone." | 0 |
insomnia | "my doctor prescribed me 10mg temazapam to help with my sleep. i have been taking mirtazapine for just over a year which helps with my depression, anxiety, sleep and eating. i recently upped my dose of mirtz to 45mg but noticed the effects were not as good (sleeping and eating non existent again!). i have now gone back down to 30mg of mirtz and have 14days worth of temazapam. the first time i was previously prescribed temazapam it worked absolute wonders for my sleep! last night i took my first one from this prescription and i slept amazingly. no grogginess the next day and even boosts my appetite. this medication really needs to be taken at bedtime, if you want to be asleep by 10pm take your medication at 9:30. :)" | 8 |
depression | "my experience on cymbalta has been rather a positive one. as mentioned by others, in the first 2 weeks it does have side effects, i felt tired and was a little nauseous. i was put on cymbalta as the entire country that i live in ran out of my previous medicine. i have suffered from anxiety, ocd and depression on and off for a few years. since the cymbalta has 'kicked in'', i have hardly any anxiety and no depression. i think clearly and rationally and not as emotionally as i always used to. i still do not have an appetite and i have been on this for over a month now and when i sleep, i sleep soundly and am able to fall into a deep sleep as well. i highly recommend cymbalta and am very happy with the positive effects it has had on me." | 1 |
anxiety | "best ever. i take very small amount and then a whole yellow pilll to sleep.
it helps gad, insomnia, and my rl
s .
i never and drive, nor do i use it work.never make me high :)
works for me!!" | 3 |
birth control | "i got mine in april of 2014. the insert was painless, but there was slight bruising and soreness for a few days. as normal. for the first 3 months i had a non-stop period i was super moody and sensitive of my feelings . it was light and i didn't cramp. then my period went away complete for 7 months. in february of 2015 i spotted a few days then went away. it was like my period was trying to regulate. i had a normal period ever since. every since i got on this birth control my face was been clean of acne. i did gain about 10 pounds, but i ended up losing it. i highly recommend this birth control if you're forgetful about taking a pill every day." | 0 |
adhd | "this medicine is great for adhd but does not work for everyone in fact it made me feel angry,increased anxiety i've been dealing with and can kind of depress you i recommend adderall xr (even tho i stopped it) because adhd is challenging and this medication made me very focused, like robot focused it was great! but i had to switch to prozac cause it gave me worse anxiety, if you have a problem with anxiety i don't recommend it,there are plenty your doctor can prescribe that don't have as much side effects. but all in out this medicine is great for treating adhd good luck!" | 9 |
insomnia | "i have used sominex for years and i absolutely love it!!! i am never groggy in the morning. it allows me to sleep, then if i have to go to the bathroom during the night, i am able to go back to sleep. i take it generally every night. when i have spoken to various doctors over the years, they have never seemed concerned about my long term use.
nothing else works quite like it, and it definitely improves my quality of life as i simply cannot function if i don't get enough sleep. i usually have to order it online because it is not always stocked at the stores that i go to. hope this helps. sweet dreams. :)" | 8 |
depression | "i took this medicine for the first time last night and i will never take it again. my doctor told me to take a half of the 100mg before bed. it knocked me out for 14 hours, i woke up and felt in a daze, i was unsteady on my feet, i had the worst migraine of my life to the point where i couldn't get out of bed. i felt terribly nauseous. i ended up calling out of work." | 1 |
weight loss | "i have taken the contrave for 7 days. i have had a few side effects, such as nausea, headache, and little irritability. i had these symptoms pretty much everyday. i have noticed the cravings of foods i usually wanted late at night are gone. i seem to feel a little better with less side effects today. hoping it was just getting used to the medication. i have lost about 2 lbs. this week .." | 6 |
obesity | "i took only two days at 0.6 and by the second day i was totally confused, weak, nauseous, acid reflux, ears ringing, circulation issues, the works, etc. it really curbed my appetite, but i literally caved under the side effects. i stopped for two weeks and started again this week at two clicks, which is about 0.1. the side effects are still there, but more bearable, however my appetite is not fully curbed, only a bit at lunch time, and not really at night. i will increase the dose slowly to curb appetite more, despite the remaining side-effects. i really hope to lose weight, gained in a year because my adrenals/ hormones gave me huge cravings at night because of deep fatigue. its worth it to stop and try again at a different dose." | 7 |
birth control | "i've been taking it for 4 months now. after 4 months i can say that my body has adjusted pretty well to these meds. the first 3 months i suffered with very tender breasts, headaches, breakthrough bleeding, bloating, and nausea, but month 4 has been a breeze. i'm 28, had never had a menstrual cycle, extra hair growth, abnormal hormone/thyroid levels. this has worked wonders for me. just give your body 3 - 4 months to adjust to it! my cycles are regular and last 5 - 6 days now." | 0 |
pain | "i prefer this medicine over vicodin. i take it for pain (headache and muscle pain) caused by hemorrahgic stroke. i don't like the narcotic feeling i get when i take vicodin. this medicine works well for me." | 4 |
weight loss | "i got the pill on may 8 2017 but i didn't take them until after mothers day on the 15th the doctor weighed me in at 249.8 i'm 5'9 and 37yrs of age after taking the pill everyday in the morning at the same time 9am it gives me a boost of energy. i weighed myself may 22 2017 and my weight was 240.4lb i have not been exercising because my work hours has been crazy but this week i will be back to my running and i am also watching my carb intake trying to stay between 45g to 65g per meal and my calorie intake no more then 1500 a day. i also took water pills for 3 days just to make sure i released any water retention i may have had. my goal is to drop 50 to 65 lbs by august i am determine whatever it takes.. just stay focus good luck to everyone.." | 6 |
adhd | "my 8 year old was diagnosed with adhd this year. we tried a non-stimulant first (guanfacine) but it didn't work plus she was soo sleepy on this. switched to 30mg of vyvanse and instantly her grades & school performance increased. she also plays sports and has improved due to better focus. we constantly had to yell out into the softball field to "be ready" prior to the medication. now, she's always ready to go. side effects to begin were insomnia for about 3 days. dr. suggested 2mg of melatonin which worked fine. we did melatonin for 2 days then she was back to falling asleep on her own. weight loss is also an issue. she's down about 6 lbs but she's tall 4' 7" and weighed 94 lbs. i don't give it to her on the weekend and she eats ok" | 9 |
birth control | "my daughter used the nuvaring for 18 months and now she's not here to tell other women about it. she died from a pulmonary embolism from using the nuvaring. she had no side effects to warn her, she died instantly. she was only 19 physically fit and did not smoke. do not use the nuvaring it increases your chances of having a blood clot which could be fatal. there are much safer birth control methods." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "don't worry to much! plan b really works. i had sex with my boyfriend and the condom broke, i wasn't on birth control. it was also around the time i should have been ovulating. i took it within 2 hours. i had breakthrough bleeding a few days later that lasted almost a week. when my period was 10 days late i went to the doctor and had a pregnancy test and it was negative. they told me it can take another few weeks to get my period and that plan b screws up your cycle. my period ended up being about 3 weeks late, so don't panic! i went back to the doctor for another pregnancy test 3 weeks after the first (recommend by them to make sure) and it was negative again. be patient, it really works." | 10 |
birth control | "horrible!!! omg i bled for the first 4months nonstop! my iron got so low i was put on iron tablets and had to change my diet!
ive put on almost 5kg since having it in for 7months even though i go to the gym up to 5 days a week and eat very very healthy.
insertion was worse than childbirth and side effects like daily headaches and migraines, massive mood swings, feeling really angry and then sad." | 0 |
depression | "best thing ever. i have been suffering from years of depression and since taking pristiq i feel alive again. more energy, weight loss, and decreased negative thoughts add up to happiness! tried others, but none compare." | 1 |
bipolar disorde | "i started taking this medication about 6-7 months ago. the first (and only) side effect i experienced while taking it was drowsiness; it made me extremely tired to the point that i was sleeping 12-14 hours a night, i would wake up exhausted, and around noontime i would have to take a 1-2 hour nap. overtime, my body adjusted to the medication and i am no longer tired on it. overall, this medication has helped me significantly. i had a manic episode associated with bipolar disorder, and psychosis along with it. geodon helped clear my mind, and it has given me virtually no side effects. i used to take it three times a day with food, then i dropped it to two times a day, and now i only take it once a day. i take this medication for bipolar." | 5 |
weight loss | "i have been on the medication for exactly 3 months. i am 6 foot 2 and started out at 312. this morning i weighed in at 268. of course it is not all the drug, i am walking and drinking lots of water. it has given me the help i needed to really get a great start. i am in a size 44 pant and on my way to my goal of 230." | 6 |
birth control | "helped with my depression and anxiety, which was a god send. my anxiety is super bad. i gained about 5 lbs on it. from 125 to 130. no more heavy periods and breast tenderness was gone. all this was great about it. but it gave me the worst acne i've ever had in my whole life. severe cystic acne that ruined my face. i also had very bad constipation. " | 0 |
birth control | "i've had really bad experiences with birth control in the past - the pill made me throw up on a daily basis and the shot was just a nightmare. after the crazy mood swings, lethargy, two-month period, social anxiety, and weight gain i experienced with the shot i was nervous about trying birth control again. but so far i've had a good experience with the patch. the first month i didn't have much of an appetite and often felt nauseous, but now that my body has adjusted i only have a few minimal side effects. i crave junk food more, but that's easily managed with a bit of will-power or chocolate. my breasts have grown a bit, but after the shot shrunk them that's not a bad thing. thank goodness i found something that works." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "okay, so if your on here freaking out like i was.... stop. seriously! okay so me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex while i was fertile, he did pull out but pre cum is just as effective. so i freaked out, and bought plan b one step and took it 21 hours later. i felt nothing. no spotting, just my boobs were sore and i was tired and moody. i was expected to ovulate around that time too so that just made it worse, since it's less effective if you take it after ovulation. so soon enough i got my period the day before i was supposed to get it! my cramps are worse than usual, but it's better than being 18 and pregnant. learn from this experience! but chances are your fine, so relax and go order some dominos cause plan b will do its job" | 10 |
bipolar disorde | "i was put on 80 mg twice a day. couldn't handle that so i started taking both at night. i've been on for 4 years and then the side effects started bad dystonia in my legs, arms, and face. also i was very depressed, felt hallow, and so snappy always yelling at my kids. no ability to cry (you know sometimes a good cry just helps). so i called my doctor and she cut it in half to 80. at first i had some mood swings but i have gotten them under control. now i just ache all over and have bad headaches. but, on the lighter side, i feel much happier, not scared of people like i was before (because i was sure they were all talking about me and hated me). i haven't decided if i'm going to go off or compltley. right now, i'm happy where i'm at." | 5 |
pain | "as of the results from heavy continued lifting for over 20 years my back was sacrificed. i now suffer from chronic lower lumbar pain due to bulging disc's and stenosis as well as frequent nerve pain. the doctor prescribed oxycodone 5/325 4x daily. this worked for relief but only for short periods of time. after talking again with my doctor. she prescribed morphine sulfate sr 15 mg 2x daily and left me on the oxycodone for breakthrough pain. the morphine sr started working after about the 2nd day and gave me the steady relief i was looking for without making me drowsy. this combination works great and gave me back my life and the chance to be part of the family again." | 4 |
acne | "i've been using epiduo for little over a week now and it has done wonders. my acne went away in two days and my acne scars are already fading. also i've had no new acne breakouts. the only downside to the medication is that it makes your skin sensitive. avoid using it under your eyes and try not to use too much makeup. foundation can cause irritation. hopefully the irritation and burning will go away soon. i use the gel at night but always make sure to wash your face in the morning or else irritation will increase. my dermatologist also gave me a coupon for the medication because it can be quite pricey without it." | 2 |
depression | "i had the 5httlpr biomarker and cyp450 genotyping tests from a blood draw (which can help doctors determine how antidepressants are metabolized by your specific genetics and help predict which medications may be most beneficial as well as how long it may take for you to notice results), and was prescribed effexor based on that info. it has helped me greatly for 6 months so far." | 1 |
obesity | "started qsymia june 2015 took for 6 weeks lost 25 lbs. definitely curbed appetite, no noticeable side effects. quite awesome really. increased energy, some dry mouth. will continue on it per doctors recommendation. :)" | 7 |
birth control | "i've been on this pill for almost 11 months and i absolutely love it. my periods are lighter and i'm not in pain at all when its my time of the month. i really love it because i know when my period is going to come on. i haven't experienced any weight gain or anything serious. i highly recommend this. its amazing, two thumbs up." | 0 |
birth control | "i'm 19 yrs old. i was on this medication just as a birth control method not for acne. i've had mild acne since i was 10 but never anything too serious. i would get a bump on my chin around my period/ovulation and when i was really stressed out i'd break out on my forehead. within 3 weeks of taking this pill my chin broke out in clusters of huge painful cysts i've never experienced before. after a month and a half with no improvement i called my obgyn she said to wait 3 months for my body to adjust. my skin continued to get worse. the cysts moved to my cheeks and forehead. after 3 months i got off of it. it's been 8 months since i stopped and i'm still breaking out terribly. just want my skin back." | 0 |
insomnia | "my doctor prescribed rozerem last week. i have taken temazepam 30 mg for years but it had stopped being effective so we are testing alternatives. last night was the 7th night of taking rozerem- no help." | 8 |
obesity | "i was on phentermine several years ago but didn't really try to change my eating habits and so it didn't work. i decided to try it again because i just keep piling on the weight and am slowly killing myself. i've been on it 3 days now and have already lost 8.4 pounds! i know it's mostly water weight right now but seeing that scale move so quickly is such a big motivator. my starting weight was 443.8 and now i'm 435.4. i eat between 1200-2000 calories per day. i've noticed that i'm eating less each day though and it helps take away the cravings so i can make smart decisions about what to eat. i am also watching my carbs and sugar intake. only side effect i've had is mild dry mouth and not feeling sleepy during the day like i normally do." | 7 |
birth control | "i started taking this pill when my pharmacy switched it out from my regular aviane. (which are supposed to be exactly the same)
the first week or so i was incredibly nauseous. another thing i've noticed is how incredibly tired i've been. i wake up tired. it's really strange because this is a brand new thing since starting this pill.
my sex drive has also taken a turn for the worst. mainly due to being so tired by the time my kids go to bed i'm practically asleep myself. that was never a problem before.
now that i'm nearing my 1st period on the pill i have extreme pms symptoms. mainly feeling weepy and actually crying about things i would not normally. the worst though is my temper. i feel like i'm about to snap frequently." | 0 |
pain | "i'm now 35 years old and i have been on oxycontin 80mg 3 per day for about 10 years now, plus breakthrough pain medication. i found it very helpful until my body gradually developed tolerance to the medicine. i inquired about going to our local methadone clinic. i took a chance and tried methadone instead. methadone took away all the pain that the oxycodone did but there wasn't any euphoric feeling. that is what caused problems with my family and the law. well now i function and i have pain relief, and everyone is happy. " | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "i was on seroquel from november of 2014 to september of 2015. this medicine, was terrible. by the end of me being on it i was up to 400mg. before i started taking this medicine i was losing weight, and bam all the weight i lost came back. i was sleeping all the time, i didn't have the energy to do the things i loved. my mood swings were getting worse. i hated myself on it. it was awful." | 5 |
birth control | "i loved this birth control, i had it the full 3 yrs. i am 22. the inserting process was really quick and painless and it healed quickly. at first i was a little moody but i reminded myself it was the birth control and i would just go about my day. only complaint is that being a server/ bartender and constantly having my harms up did become a little uncomfortable after a few minutes but nothing major nor painful. as far as my weight i gained some (actually very little) but i don’t think it was the birth control itself and i didn’t have any abnormal acne. the removal was uncomfortable it did take 20 mins due to scar tissue buildup. i’ve had it out for about 3 days now and feel absolutely fine." | 0 |
birth control | "i have used nuva ring for 7 years. it is the only birth control i have ever used besides condoms, so i don't have any other frame of reference, however i have had such a good experience with it. i'm 23 now and have been on it since i was 15. i have been extremely sexually active since age 15, and have never been pregnant. as long as you keep track of your schedule of putting it in and taking it out, it is fine. my periods could literally be clocked to the hour, i always knew when i would have them. however, recently i have been having one horrible migraine every month the day before my period (the day i take nuvaring out). which is probably due to a switch in hormones. but otherwise, i would suggest at least trying it. it's been great." | 0 |
depression | "once you start pristiq you're on it for the rest of your life, and what's worst, you need to up your dose every year. it's a nightmare. you can never quit it, not even gradually. withdrawal or refusal to increase your dose will destroy you. avoid it." | 1 |
birth control | "i am 17 years old, sexually active and was first on the normal birth control pill but my doctor suggested me to get nexplanon /implanon. when she told me how easy it was to not have to worry about taking the pill every single day and be protected for 3 years i automatically said of course! i read bad reviews and all but i still decided that i preferred to stay safe and i am not the typical side effect person, after a week my mood completely changed! i use to go to the gym every single day at 5 in the morning before school which was at 7 am then et out of school at 3pm to go to work at 4 and get out at 10!i was always so busy and active and loved to work out, after this stupid nexplanon i have been the laziest and had my period for 2 months!" | 0 |
birth control | "i'm 27. i have 2 kids under 3 years old. i got pregnant using the pill so i decided to try the nexplanon since i wouldn't have to worry about taking it. it had been effective as far as not getting pregnant but it has had horrible side effects for me. 1. mood swings (i'm clinically bipolar and on mood stabilising medicine for that) it has highly agitated my moods. 2. panic attacks/ anxiety. i've never had them until i had this put in. 3. headaches. 4. no sex drive. 5. extreme fatigue. i literally had no motivation to do anything no matter how much rest i got. 6. continuous spotting for 6 months. i though that these symptoms would eventually wear off as my body got used to he meds. not the case for me. had it removed today." | 0 |
birth control | "i was on the depo for over 9 months. its a very great birth control because you only need to get it every three months. the only thing i hated was gaining weight. i was 120 pounds when i started. i now weigh 145 and i cant seem to control the weight. i never struggled with my weight. that is why im getting off of it and i'm switching to para-guard iud next week. it was a great birth control to use, and if it wasnt for the weight i gained i would have continued it. beware of the weight you will gain with depo!" | 0 |
insomnia | "i have been taking it few years now, i take it every night or i can't shut my brain down. i love it i sleep all night and i don't have any problems feeling droggy in the morning i swear by it.
i have tried over the counter and natural and nothing worked until trazodone." | 8 |
anxiety | "i have had my hydroxizine rx for a while but never took it. started feeling kind of anxious last night so i took 25mg. i must've passed right out because i don't remember when i fell asleep! i slept very well but woke up with a weird groggy feeling. i also felt really relaxed though which was really nice. grogginess/ brain fog can sometimes exacerbate anxiety for me so i had some caffeine and that seemed to help." | 3 |
insomnia | "i may sound like a commercial here, but i want to share that my experience with generic zolpidem versus name brand ambien is night and day. the generic barely works, i needed two generic tablets to get the same sleep effect as one name brand tablet, and the generic leaves me with a headache the next day, and causes depression. i tried it for several months, because name brand through my insurance is much more expensive ($7 generic - $50 name brand) and i have to say the name brand is far superior. for my experience, the generic zolpidem was awful, i would rate it a 1 on a scale of 1 to 10, and the name brand is a 10." | 8 |
birth control | "i've been taking bc since i was 13 (so about 6 years)
i switched to sprintec roughly 2 years ago. i don't enjoy it at all. it does its job, i haven't had any pregnancy scares and even when i accidentally missed a pill, nothing happened. but it has killed my sex drive which is very disappointing. it has also dried me up. i have to use lube in order to be *barely* comfortable during sex. not for everybody." | 0 |
weight loss | "it seem to start out good, then i noticed i was bruising very easy and with my period and or if i cut my self i was bleeding pretty bad. went to er one weekend because i felt so bad and my blood count platelets where 53. i have been battling that for the past month saw the hemotologist today i have been off the med for a month blood count is slowly going back up. just be careful and watch for the side effects." | 6 |
emergency contraception | "i have never left a review for anything in my life, but because of my experience, i decided to share. i had unprotected sex on my most fertile day of the month and i was panicking. i panic even when i use birth control, so i was super stressed out. i took the pill between 10-11 hours after the incident, and the next two weeks i experienced constant cramps, i was super tired, and my breasts were super sore. i was "sure" these were pregnancy symptoms. plus, i read a million things on the internet, like i'm sure you all have done, (or you wouldn't be here,) and apparently i am over the "weight limit." but here i am, 2 weeks later, and my period came right on time! like everyone else has said, this pill works wonders. do not stress!" | 10 |
depression | "i first took zoloft (50mg/daily) after my mother died in 1995. i was on an emotional roller coaster worse than anything i'd ever experienced. i was devastated, deeply depressed, angry, irritable, suicidal, (all of which run in my family) and didn't care about my usual interests, hobbies, or job anymore. in combination with 6 months of weekly cognitive therapy, zoloft quite literally saved my life. i stayed on it for about 8 years with good results.
fast forward to 2010: i was diagnosed with stage 3 lymph node positive colon cancer, and in the last 18 months i've been through 2 surgeries, 6 months of chemo, and all the usual horrible side effects. another emotional roller coaster. my friend, zoloft, came to the rescue again. " | 1 |
birth control | "threw up constantly on the fourth day of using this. day two i already didn't feel well. i took off the patch on the fourth day because of all the vomiting and also i had a hard time breathing. cold sweats, etc. i felt like i was dying. horrible feeling. i don't recommend this." | 0 |
pain | "after reading so many people say that kadian gave them so much relief from their chronic pain i was willing to give it a try. i had been taking oxycodone 30mg 4 x's a day and felt amazing but they are now trying to get rid of all oxycodone and oxycontin because it has become such an epidemic on the street. so, we had to switch to something else. she started me on kadian 60mg 2 x's a day with percocet 10s every 6 hrs. the kadian does absolutely nothing for my pain so she increased it to 80mg and still no relief. i have degenerative disc disease, a bulging disc and fibromyalgia. oxycodone was the only thing that seemed to help." | 4 |
birth control | "i've been on this pill for about 9 months now, and while i love not having a period and no mood swings. i've had terrible acne, breast tenderness (to the point of walking is painful) and i've put on about 15lbs. i've even increased my exercise and gone on a diet and i'm still putting on weight. " | 0 |
birth control | "after having to be taken away in an ambulance from work i spent 5 hours in the er due to all of the side effects from the pill. my friend who's a medic thought i was having some kind of seizure. i've had 3 friends tell me they've had terrible experiences on this pill. i'm definitely switching." | 0 |
birth control | "my experience was great! i was so nervous about inserting it in but it was painless. my doctor told me to cough while she was inserting it and felt nothing. i had no pain just felt tired that day but besides that the cramping was very mild feeling nothing really (lasting only 2 days) it’s been 1 week so far and i feel like nothing is there. best birth control for me. i’ve took the pills before and would forget to take my pills and stress out. now i’m stress free and so glad i have chosen this form of birth control." | 0 |
birth control | "the first week was fine then after that i started getting headaches then comes the nausea in the morning and then i throw up non stop with all that i get diarrhea and dizzyness, lack of energy and appetite i stayed in bed all day today its horrible the worst i ever took" | 0 |
birth control | "i honestly didn't have a problem with this pill the first 9 months i was on it. after that tho, my breasts grow and really hurt every single month then shrink back to normal before my period begins. i've experienced nausea, super low sex drive, tender breasts, increase of appetite, you name it! i'm paranoid that i'm pregnant every month on this stuff! i'm finishing the last pack and switching for sure!" | 0 |
insomnia | "i was prescribed ambien, then later ambien cr, for several years for insomnia. wow! just like i'd heard about -- take the pill and 20 minutes later i was out. didn't really experience "hangover" the next day, but then i allowed myself 7 +/- hours of sleep. then, it happened: woke up one morning and my kitchen was somewhat of a mess but i didn't remember being up or making tuna salad on toast. that happened a few more times before i weaned myself off ambien. haven't had a good night's sleep since. i've been prescribed a few different sleep meds but haven't had any success. tried otc diphenhydramine (benadryl, motrin pm) with melatonin and began not remembering simple words, appointments, etc." | 8 |
birth control | "love it. best thing i ever did for myself. i have the freedom to be free and no more fear! i have never had children and it gives me light manageable periods, no more cramps, and i lost weight. i was 21 when i had it put in and i am 23 now, 2 blissful years of birth control. i have to recommend it!" | 0 |
birth control | "i'm in my mid 40's and never had kids. i've used the pill and condoms for years. i wish someone had advised me to take pain killers before getting the iud put in. my gyn said it would hurt me more since she had to dilate my cervix. it was very painful, but the whole thing took 5-10 minutes. i felt dizzy afterwards and was cramping and spotting for 2 days. my 1st period was longer, much heavier and the cramps were absolute torture. now in my 3rd month, it's shorter and less painful. for those who aren't sure, i'd say it's worth getting the iud if you know what to expect and are willing to deal with it." | 0 |
birth control | "i was on it for a year. i love to eat. (never noticed increase in weight gain, always have had same body figure) i wasn't sexually active so can't vote on that effectiveness. i hear it's expensive but the state pays for mine. i'm considering to go back to it. pros: clear skin (1-2 pimples a day before i start but that's it). no cramps (i've always suffered from bad ones) energetic. no breast tenderness. cons: on or week before; very emotional, i never got my period, which is why i decided to get off it. (dr. said it was normal - i got my cycle a week after i got off the pill.) stated side effects were depression -i've had it, & this possibly increased it a bit. possibly caused hypertension. everyone is different. give it at least 6 months." | 0 |
weight loss | "i’m posting a follow-up from my original review, which i wrote 4 months after starting contrave and having lost 29lbs. (if you sort the reviews by “most helpful,” mine comes up first if you’re interested in reading it.)
i have been on contrave for a little over a year now and i have lost 48lbs. i went from 194 to 146, so from “obese” to “normal!” i started at a size 12-14 and i’m down to a 6-8 (sometimes smaller!). at this point, the loss has slowed considerably but i’m not struggling to maintain as i used to before contrave. i’m still losing 2-3lbs a month, which is really just a bonus now! the one side effect that persists is a complete aversion to alcohol, but i don’t mind. as i said before, this medicine has changed my life." | 6 |
birth control | "had nexplanon for little over 6 months and i recently got it taken out due to me bleeding for those 6 months. i hated it. i was very emotional. i would cry for no reason. plus i had horrible headaches." | 0 |
anxiety | "i started paxil approx 3 weeks ago and my life started changing for the better about 2 weeks into it. i feel my social anxiety dissolving, i didn't realize how depressed i was, but life is starting to look so much brighter. i suffered with bad pe which made sexual intimacy impossible, and this has pretty much gone away. i am becoming more outgoing and able to express myself to others and working hard to remove everything in my head which caused my anxiety by talking with my spouse and others in my family. i am also becoming much more comfortable in social situations. i sure hope in continues, because i can't imagine going back to my old self. i had bad nausea and was so tired the first week, but so worth it." | 3 |
birth control | "i've been taking this pill since after daughter was born 18 months ago. i haven't had any problems with it until now. i had a light period that lasted a week in january and another in february around the same time that one was a little heavier. now it is march and i haven't had a period yet. i hate the inconsistency of it. i've been on time taking it so i know i can't be pregnant. i've never had mood swings with it until here recently. its a good started pill but i'd prefer something else" | 0 |
depression | "so i was initially prescribed lexapro over this past summer. it was supposed to help out with my mood and overall sense of well being. after taking it for about two weeks in a row, my doctor told me to stop taking it and switch to trintellix, since the lex was causing an unbearable amount of drowsiness. i stopped going to work because on average, i'd get out of bed after 12 or so hours of sleep. ridiculous, but i figured it would be worth powering through. it wasn't until my mood started getting worse, like i was running on 4 hours of sleep and didn't study for a final every day. trintellix has so far been a godsend, no adverse side effects. unable to refill the trin at the uc, i went back to lex, and after 2 days, the dread was too much..." | 1 |
acne | "after extreme acne that would not go away with anything i tried ..my doc gave me this. got worse at first and then once healing began, my skin was 100% clear. few cons...must take everyday or ache comes back hard, cost and bleaches hair/ clothing." | 2 |
birth control | "i wanted to wait until i had been on this pill for a month and had my first cycle on it before writing a review. i was put on it because of a diagnosis of pcos and i wanted to try and shrink the cysts. the only side effects i've really had are nausea, terrible skin, and big boobs. now for some people, that last one would be great- however, i like my boobs the size that they were lol. maybe once my hormones all balance out, they'll go down. the nausea only comes in waves which isn't that bad and my skin cleared some after the first two weeks. however, i still have dry skin which isn't something i dealt with before. also, my cycle was very light and hardly any cramps; just back pain." | 0 |
birth control | "i'm four days days in, and the mood swings are terrible. i have no history of depression or mood swings. two days after starting i began feeling anxious and depressed. ease of use is great, i have had no cramps, bloating, or break outs. i can't feel the ring when it's in and it doesn't fall out. i recommend if you want to try the ring, it may work well for some, but keep an eye on your emotions and call your doctor if something feels out of place. don't feel ashamed or embarrassed that your mood changes! bc messes with your hormone levels and it is better to let a doctor know than to suffer unnecessarily. may be great for some, but this bc is not for me." | 0 |
birth control | "most of these reviews aren't so good and most of the reviewers aren't giving their body enough time to adjust to the hormones. your body is trying to get used to the pill so that's why during the first month you may get some unpleasant side effects like mood swing and acne.. i had nightmares for the first 3 weeks sore breasts after that and acne breakouts. my first period on cryselle was horrible, the cramps were awful but everyone's different. i'm still going to give my body the opportunity to adjust to cryselle. if youre having some unpleasant side effects while on cryselle talk to your doctor especially if its something serious. but don't be quick to give up the pill because of things like acne and sore breasts. things can improve!" | 0 |
obesity | "i have been on belviq for 2 weeks now. i do have a some sleeping problems but it is getting better. i was 246 lbs and at my 2 week weigh in i was 233 lbs. i have changed the way that i eat and have had no time for exercise. i love this pill." | 7 |
birth control | "it worked great for the first 2 years, but after that i started bleeding regularly, gaining weight, and got hormonal cystic acne on my chin. initially, it was great because i never got my period, but now i'm considering switching to a progestin pill to avoid the weight gain, acne and constant bleeding. i've noticed that it also decreased my sex drive. my roommate had to have it removed because of constant bleeding, too." | 0 |
insomnia | "i have been taking temazepam for about 10 years now. but never for long spells, only for the occasional problem. it is wonderful being able to drop off within 10 minutes of taking it, and getting 8 hours solid sleep. i am very aware of possible addiction, and only take it if i have a tough day coming up - long drive maybe. on average i probably take it only once a week." | 8 |
bipolar disorde | "i have bipolar disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. i was prescribed gabapentin for my anxiety after my doctor realized that i had an addiction to atavan. no amount of atavan could help my anxiety. i wasn't sleeping, could barely function and was calling into work sick very often. the first night i took gabapentin i finally slept through the night and i made it through an entire week of work without calling in sick. my anxiety hasn't completely vanished but gabapentin has been such a life saver. i'm currently on 200mg three times a day (sometimes i take an extra 100mg if it's a bad day). i highly recommend it" | 5 |
birth control | "i got the implant december 2016, the insertion went perfectly fine and i have yet to experience any problems with it. i also never had a period again after i started nexplanon which is the only positive thing i can say about this birth control. it's made my skin break out so much worse and has made me start to get blemishes on my back and shoulders, but worst of all i have noticed a giant spike in anxiety and depression, to the point of suicidal thoughts and almost a suicide attempt. i am undiagnosed and always had social anxiety, but it got remarkably unbearable after the insertion, i plan on getting it out this year. i've also lost 16 lbs & am now medically underweight. i would not recommend if you have history with anxiety or depression" | 0 |
birth control | "cryselle is great! i've been taking it for about 3 months now and have been very happy with it. when i initially read the reviews on cryselle back in may i was nervous to take it since not many women had a positive experience with it, but went ahead and tried it anyway. my skin has been extremely clear, and my period is pretty comfortable. cramps are very bearable and the cycle itself only lasts a few days. i was a little nauseous the first day i took it in may but it went away after a day. all birth controls react differently to each body so don't be turned off by all the negative reviews on cryselle! it's the best pill i've been on in years. definitely worth a shot if you're on the fence, i couldn't be happier with it" | 0 |
birth control | "i absolutely love my nexplanon.best birth control i've had between an iud, and two types of pills. i've had it 9 months. i haven't gained any weight, i've actually lost 20#'s in 7 months, but i've also been eating clean and no junk. i've not had mood swings, depression and best of all.... no period what so ever! i agree everyone is different so make your choice wisely and do what you think is best." | 0 |
weight loss | "first two week in the lowest those, great! four pounds in a week no sides effect. ten days in the 7.5 dosage and have lost 12 pounds, no interest in food. very dry mouth (use biotene or something similar). i hope to continue loosing weight until reaching my goal! side effects are tolerable." | 6 |
birth control | "just switched from nexplanon to vienva and was on sprintec before nexplannon. nexplannon i only suggest if you have always had very light periods and get ready for maybe a period that's spotty for an entire month. and then going with out a period for a while be then it come back again. vienva has made me nauseous for 10 minutes and that's it. no mood swings no headaches everything is great. i know i've mentioned 3 birth controls. now sprintec i don't recommend if you can be a sensitive person because i cried about anything. periods were fine, cramping a little bit but the crying was over the top for me. that's when i switched to the implant that goes in your arm. never had an issue until the 3rd year when it comes out. i had a period 3x." | 0 |
acne | "accutane saved my life. i struggled with acne since i was in grade 6. i was so hesitant for taking this drug for many years, always scared because i struggle with bad depression. i took 20mg (5'2/f/118 lbs) and that was good enough. it didnt affect my depression whatsoever. i also struggled with eating disorders so was paranoid of gaining weight. i lost weight and ran a half marathon on this drug. don't let the forums trick you, although everyone is different. when i came off the accutane my skin broke out in awful oil. it went away after a month. other than that my skin is now pretty perfect, i miss being on it everyday to be honest. it makes your skin flawless." | 2 |
obesity | "i was reading the reviews and could not believe people had so much trouble with oily leakage. it clearly states that you cannot eat high fat foods. if you think you can take alli and continue eating all kinds of high fat and fried foods, then you will have the oily side effects that are clearly stated in the accompanying literature. alli works great when taken with a low fat, healthy diet. it helps remove about 1/3 of the fat from the food you eat. i have taken it for a month now along with weight watchers. i have lost 12 lbs. and only had one experience with an oily accident. that was due to the fact that i went to a mexican restaurant the night before and ate with abandon. i knew better, but i did it anyway and took the alli pill." | 7 |
emergency contraception | "my boyfriend and i always use condoms but this time it slipped. we both started to stress out over it all because i'm 17 and he's 20 and we both aren't ready for kids. i took a hot shower (heard it helped to terminate pregnancies if done right away) and the pharmacy was still open and i took the plan b one step about an hour later. i had very bad cramps and nausea for about two hours but then it was better. i got my period 12 hours later. feel a little sick now but nothing too bad." | 10 |
acne | "aczone works really well. i had a lot of acne on my face specially on my chin area, upper lip and forehead due to bacteria infection and hormonal changes. after applying aczone for about 3 weeks i could find difference in my face and it was amazing my face was clear. so, i would recommend this to everyone and best thing about aczone is it will not make your skin too dry as other creams." | 2 |
pain | "i've been on this medicine for 9 years now. i take one every four hours, and it is a god send. i have two ruptured discs in my back, and with it i am pain free. over time you may become tolerant to it, and need more to get the same relief." | 4 |
anxiety | "other than drowsiness for about 45 minutes after taking it, great medicine! works in like 10 minutes, so if i feel a panic attack coming on i take my dosage and before i know it i'm calm. it enables me to go into mass public places and can go into crowded restaurants with my family. valium has given me a huge part of my life back. i know most doctors are against it because dope heads have abused this type of drug. you can only get it from a psychiatrist now but it saved my social life so i see the shrink monthly! thanks valium" | 3 |
birth control | "ive been taking this about 6 months .. coming off my paraguard implant which i hated copper does not belong in the uterus ... the first month i started on sprintec i ended up with a yeast infection.. im assuming the extra amount of estrogen caused this an body had to get use to it ...lasted maybe 4 an half days... it did regulate my period to when i started the white pills ...now this is my 6 month and i'm started to have two periods a month heavy bleeding too... although effective not sure why i'm having heavy periods so often now. another side affect it has made me loose about 20 pounds over this course of time i become super tired allll the time ... it works but i guess gotta get use to it." | 0 |
birth control | "i love the nuvaring! third birth control i've tried and by far the best, i will never be trying anything else. i was on ortho tri-cyclen lo and then junel. on both of those it was so hard to lose weight and junel actually made me gain. ortho gave me really bad anxiety too. once i switched to nuvaring, my anxiety went away, my moods are super under control, and i have lost 5 lbs very easily in the past month. the single bad thing is that sometimes it comes part way out and i will have to go and fix it, but it's quick and easy and happens very rarely." | 0 |
birth control | "i went on yasmin when i was 16, i hated it, the worst thing that i could of done. i was extremely depressed/ irritated/ bloated/ gained 10 lbs/ sleepy/ no sex drive , i would do rather of had a baby and 9 months of normal than go through that kind of depression. we used condoms ever since
stopping and now we are healthy happy and married with 2 kids, to this day still on no hormonal bc." | 0 |
anxiety | "dentist prescribed 3 for my last visit. he said to take two (1mg tablets) an hour before coming in. did so, and i have to say they worked well. wasn't bothered by the dentist at all this time!" | 3 |
birth control | "hate hate hate it. i had nexplanon put in oct 2014. gained over 50lbs and was loosing hair by the hand full. it took over 6months and a general surgeon for me to get it out. although very full proof, the side effects are not worth it. never again. pills for me." | 0 |
insomnia | "pros:
onset in 6 minutes,
perfect sleep (feel more rested despite sleeping for less time),
absolutely no physiological side effects
cons:
blurred vision,
problems with coordination,
profoundly altered mind, (confusion, delusions, hallucination)
retrograde amnesia (complete blackout for duration)
powerful, incredibly effective sleep aid, with very few interactions or physical side effects. solved my sleep problems 100%. be careful when, how, and around who you use this drug. you might wake up in the morning and find you've called people, written or drawn things, etc, without any recollection." | 8 |
emergency contraception | "i bet all of you who are now on this blog freaking out like i did couple weeks ago. well let's cut to the chase, it worked on me. me and my boyfriend got very passionate that day and no condoms where involved. had sex twice with him. we didn't panic, even if we had a baby on a way we where ready for it.(but don't risk it if you not ready) but anyways we went out that day i ate good and went to store to buy plan b pill umm maybe 6 hours later or 7. that night i was running to bathroom so much to pee. i guess that was first effect from it. next day felt like someone punched me in to the stomach .advil helped. after a week got my period. did couple tests no not pregnant. :) if u use it as soon as possible it will be more effective. good luck!" | 10 |
emergency contraception | "me and my girlfriend had a sex during her ovulation date. we had a condom on, but i didn't pull out correctly, and some liquid leak out of condom. we were very worry, so we went to buy plan b. after taking plan b she had some side effects from it. the good thing is, she didn't pregnant! plan b is really a life saver!" | 10 |
adhd | "strattera is a wonderful adhd medication if you know how it works for you. for me it takes a solid 8 weeks before the full effect of the medication kicks in to full potential. when it does. i have a superb memory through paying attention. my dr. increased it from 40mg when it worked well but not well enough. to 80mg. then i had to restart the 8 weeks. like the 40mg, i started noticing a difference in 5 weeks. after 6th week it's a perfect mix. superb focus that seems to get better week after week. i'm glad i gave the statterra a chance." | 9 |
birth control | "when i started xulane, i had many reactions. i experienced severe mood swings, and xulane increased my depression and anxiety. i also experienced redness and itching at application site, which stopped happening about a month later. i experience nausea, headaches, and severe cramping during times of suspected ovulation. my breasts increased in size and veins are more prominent. they are also more tender. sex drive has also decreased. my period comes at expected time and sometimes last 4 days-6. all in all, i like the idea of not having to remember an oral contraceptive everyday! i change it three times a month and the fourth week i leave it off. all forms of birth control have there weak points, but i think xulane works for me." | 0 |
birth control | "i have tried many pills and this one was better than the rest but i am switching because i get terrible migraines. on this pill i was getting 16-20 days of migraines even though this has the lowest, constant dose of estrogen. multi-phasic pills gave me 20-25 days of migraines. i switch to an intrauterine device and had 1-2 days but i don't want to deal with the cramping again so i am going to try something else. good birth control but bad for migraines." | 0 |
birth control | "i love this birth control. it has helped with my mood swings and has cleared my skin dramatically. it has also given me one cup size, from c to d, awesome! i can definitely feel the difference when i get to the placebo week and how i get moody again because is a fake version of the pills. once i go back to the first week, my hormones are balanced again. nothing bad to say about these pills. glad i decided to use try them! will probably use them for life!" | 0 |
acne | "first of all, i wish i took accutane earlier in my life. this prescription changed my life for the better. during my early years of highschool, i would get big pimples that would flare up and make a whole part of my face red and pussy. i used to get large ones that would grow deep beneath my skin and make my face so red and hurt. i was so ashamed whenever this happened (happened a lot). it would ruin my week if it got bad and make my overall quality of life worse. even though it may not be a big deal, people notice, and you notice that other people notice. accutane is a great solution to problems that you have with your skin, be it pain or social anxiety. this drug works really well. the side effects are minimal, chapped lips and dry skin." | 2 |
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