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adhd | "i am a 39 yo woman, diagnosed with adhd, inattentive type, this past summer, about three days after my son was diagnosed adhd. after a consultation with a psychopharmacologist, i started taking vyvanse about three months ago. i also take 100 mg of neurontin 3x daily, which keeps any anxiety issues i may have (an issue that can be magnified by the vyvanse) at bay. i couldn't be happier with the vyvanse--started at 30 mg and am now at 50. realizing that i had add changed my life--suddenly, my difficulties all made sense! the pill isn't magic--but taking it daily has given me the ability to use the tools i knew i should use and couldn't before (things like a calendar, or my checkbook register, or a budget, or a watch...)." | 9 |
birth control | "i have been on implanon for nine months now. first of all, let me say the the insertion was almost completely painless and very quick. i was a little sore for a few days after, and bruised, but nothing major. the first six months i will admit, i was ovely emotional (crying at everything on television, etc.), and also suffered mood swings along with heightened irritability. those symptoms leveled off after six months. since then, the only other noticeable side effect i have encountered is weight gain--i have gained a total of about ten pounds, but that also seems to have leveled off. i have had a total of three periods so far while on implanon, and all three have been normal-light. i am very happy and would definitely recommend this product." | 0 |
birth control | "i have tried many birth control methods (the pill, an iud, nuvaring, etc.) and i hated every one of them until i got the nexplanon. i've had it for a couple of months and i can't even feel the rod inside my arm. i have very minimal side effects (occasional spotting) and i even lost some weight. i also don't feel different, emotionally, which is good. overall, this is by far the best birth control i have ever tried." | 0 |
depression | "i've been on lexapro for 2 weeks for generalized anxiety disorder and mild depression. i do feel better and have had no side effects to speak of - the first two days felt like i drank 8 pots of coffee, but it leveled off after that and now i feel fine. my appetite is a little decreased but that is no crisis at all. overall i am feeling better and more positive." | 1 |
insomnia | "tried this to replace zolpidem. horrible experience with single dose of 10 mg belsomra. no impact on helping me fall asleep within a reasonable time, then i felt i was in a horrible twilight zone, aware that i was neither truly awake nor asleep but unable to move my muscles, feeling very afraid and panicked. i finally did manage to get myself fully awake and would not even try to go back to sleep, turned on the lights, kept myself busy to give the drug time to clear my system. never again." | 8 |
birth control | "i had skyla in for about a year. beware if you have never had a child before-the insertion will be painful as they have to dialate your cervix. i never had any trouble with skyla other than painful cramps during my period. they actually almost felt like contractions. my periods were very light - but never disappearing. i ended up removing it a little over a year into having it because my husband said he could feel it and it was painful. removal was a breeze. my obgyn said to "cough" and it was out! no dialation necessary!" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i've been on saphris for 5 days and already my boyfriend has noticed a big change in my mood and outlook on life. i went from seeing things out of the corners of my eyes and hearing voices whispering in my ear on top of a deep depression to such clarity. i feel happy (not manic) just legitimately good for the first time in over a year. currently i am taking 150mg wellbutrin xl, 5mg saphris, and 0.5mg klonopin. i haven't needed a klonopin in 4 days and i was taking it 0.5mg daily, usually in the afternoon around 1pm. this is a good medicine if you have tried a lot of other things that haven't worked." | 5 |
birth control | "i got the nexplanon around 3 months postpartum. i was exclusively breast feeding and figured it would be easier while everything was suppressed from breast feeding. i had a horrible bruise (but who cares?), and low back pain with crampiness (i expected it). i got a period right afterward which was light, but for 2 weeks. that subsided and i thought i was home free! but shortly afterwards i began to get stressed, anxious, irritable, and angry. i thought i might be pregnant, but wasn't. that's when i realized after 4 weeks it's the nexplanon! i'm getting it out tomorrow. it's so bad that i'm mean to my kids, made my son cry and i can't- just can't be mean mommy anymore. i wish i would have realized sooner it's the nexplanon." | 0 |
acne | "i have used tretinoin 0.1 for about 3 weeks, it has made a little difference but based on all the experiences with this medicine it should make a great difference, patience is key!" | 2 |
insomnia | "[history]- i had started taking melatonin (3mg) to help me sleep, shortly after my divorce. as my body 'adjusted' to it, i began to increase the dose, eventually (over several years) working up to 30mg. well, not too long after that, i desperately needed to be put on testosterone therapy (my level was 'zilch'). lo-and-behold, it had just been determined that men should not take large doses of melatonin for that very reason!
looking for *natural* aids, i found that drinking ("wild"/"black") cherry juice can improve the quality of your sleep ... but, it does so by boosting the amount of the melatonin in the body(!) skip that one.... i then tried valerian root, which proved equally effective. " | 8 |
pain | "i have been taking nucynta for about 1 1/2 years now for fibromyalgia pain in my back. i started on the low dose of 50mg and that worked for a while but had to move up to 75mg. i think i may have to move up to the next mg dose again but that does not mean that the medication is not working. over the years, my fibromyalgia has slowly gotten worse and i was not on any pain medicines for it because i did not know what was wrong with me. the only side effect i have experienced (besides the drowsiness for the first 2 weeks of taking the medicine) is being itchy. this is a medication that needs to be given the chance of at least 6 weeks before you decide that it isn't working." | 4 |
birth control | "i have had my mirena for three months now. insertion was only painful when measuring the uterus. i am a small girl (5'1 and 90 pounds) so this could be why it was painful. i had cramps for a few days but a heat pillow solved that. i had zero spotting after insertion and haven't had a period since. though my chest has grown about one size (nothing to complain about) and blemishes are starting to appear. my waist has become more curvy and sex drive more intense. altogether i absolutely love it!" | 0 |
birth control | "i got the implanon 41/2 months ago and let's just say i don't hate it but i don't love it. the good part was it made my period super light and a few times i didn't get my period at all. i have always had really bad cramps when i got my period, but when i got the implanon it went away. the only side effects i did not like was i got really bad acne, not just on my face but on my back and chested as well. i've gained a lot of weight and i have been getting headaches and been moody. i think implanon is a really good birth control, but i just don't think its good enough for me. i'm thinking of getting it removed and going back on loestrin 24fe. the pill worked better for me. i was good at remembering to take my pill. i hope this helped." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i was diagnosed as bipolar 2 20 years ago and use lithium as mood stabilizer. after a period of discontinuation of drug i switch to depakote and after that i have disk herniation problem and ear pain ." | 5 |
birth control | "i was 16 when i started depo and almost 18 when i stopped. i have always been very regular hormonally, my periods have always been around 3 days & fairly light with minor cramping. the first 2 shots (six months) were the worst -i experienced bad vaginal dryness which made intercourse painful, and the first & last period i had was horrible - heavy bleeding, kind of chunky, with severe migraine and cramps. after that everything seemed to smooth out. i stopped having my period, vaginal dryness went away, everything was very regular down there. the downside i experience was i began to exhibit severe depression as time went on. i lost 30 pounds, i went from 120 to 90 pnds in two years. great birth control but i feel like it ruined me mentally :(" | 0 |
depression | "i'm 29, female, was on celexa before. on 50mg of medicine for past 2 weeks. killed my sex drive stone cold-just gone! palpitations like crazy. extreme nausea and dizziness. sweating through my clothes...under arms, chest, back, groin, everywhere! my whole body is very tense and my tmj is flaring like crazy. feel like a sweaty zombie with palpitations and zero sex drive. trying to stick with it. " | 1 |
weight loss | "i am in week 13 and taking contrave as prescribed. i am a middle aged male that weighed almost 300 pounds when i started taking this medicine. so far i have lost 40 pounds. now this is not just contrave. i went all in, changed my eating habits (4000 calories a day to 1600) and walk 2 miles daily. this is the best i have felt since getting out of the army 20 years ago.
no side effects noticed." | 6 |
birth control | "seems like a good idea to have 4 periods in a year but i've been on it for about a year now, and on the last month i get my period for 3-4 weeks, not cool! plus sex drive plummeted." | 0 |
birth control | "before taking aubra, my doctor had me on gildess fe 1/20 and that was probably the worst pill i could have ever taken. at first, gildess cleared my acne but it gave me severe mood swings along with constant headaches. i also had some spotting in between periods and i gained some weight as well. after the 2nd month, my acne got worse and that was the last straw for me to go and switch pills. i've been taking aubra for about a little over a month and i absolutely love it. the constant headaches are gone, my period lasts about 4 days, no mood swings whatsoever, and my acne is fairly mild. plus in addition to all that, i haven't gained weight since i've been on it!" | 0 |
birth control | "my daughter was put on bc to regulate heavy periods and was also switched by pharmacy to this medicine. she has been having headaches, breast tenderness and breakthrough bleeding and sudden outbreaks of acne! i decided to look up reviews and possible comparables and found this site. thank you all for posting as i will be calling the dr. to switch! be sure to let pharmacist know when picking up meds, they shouldn't just blindly switch prescriptions without previously letting patients know beforehand so that we may make an informed decision on what medicines we take!" | 0 |
birth control | "mirena seemed like it would be a perfect birth control.
however, i've only had it for a little over a month and i'm having terrible dreams and the last few days i have had shooting, sharp pains in my groin. i now also have a line from my lower abdomen to my pubic bone.
i also can not find/feel my string.
i have not had any issues with weight gain or serious acne.
the insertion was uncomfortable and i spotted for 3 weeks.
i'm so worried it slipped out of place that i will have it removed when i go to the dr.
i think this would be a great birth control had i felt confident it was in the right place.
oh also since placement i've had no desire for sex." | 0 |
acne | "accutane is a great product, even if taken in low doses. the unfortunate thing is that the acne keeps coming back approx. 8-10 weeks after discontinuing treatment. 7 years ago i went on my first course of treatment, suffering from moderate, sometimes painful acne. the treatment was 80mg/day for 3 months and another course of 50mg/d for 2 months. my acne cleared completely but returned after 2 years, again moderate but sometimes painful. i went on a low dose treatment taking 10mg/day for 6 months. but my acne returned after only 10 weeks. i tried villantae for 4 months with limited success. i am now back on accutane 20mg/day for 9 weeks. see how that goes.
what helps me most is sunlight - but only moderate amounts - for a max of one hour per day. i do naturally have darker skin. what also helps on the low dose is loads of sleep and water. also you should consider changing diet completely, loads of fruit and veg no alcohol or chocolate or salty fatty food. but take your accutane with food and a glass of milk." | 2 |
acne | "i've had acne since i was 12 and i'm 20 now. i've used so many products, this is by far the only thing that worked like it said it would. i was scared because of the side effects and when i was 17 my mom would not let me use it. by the time i turned 18 she knew how bad it mad me feel cause she's had mild acne her whole life and i had severe acne. the only side effect i had was dry lips and my doctor gave me something for that and it worked so the only effect i had was my acne cleared up 100% and stayed clear for a good 7 or 8 months after. now it's mild i've been off it for over a year because i don't have insurance but within the next week or two i'd like to go back on it." | 2 |
emergency contraception | "i had a "heat of the moment " incident on may 4th, i took plan b the following day, less than 24 hours later. i started my period two weeks early, a week after taking the pill. i have had migraines, nausea, lower back pains, and diarrhea, but at least it worked." | 10 |
birth control | "i'm 23, and i have one child. i've tried several different birth controls and had bad reactions to them all. my doctor suggested an iud and i was open to trying it after she gave me details. i knew the insertion would be painful but i had no idea how painful. it was honestly comparable to labor contractions. that only lasted for a day or so, and it was hardly noticeable when i actually took medicine for it. its been about a week and a half and i have had dark red blood every day (but to be fair, i had been bleeding for a month straight due to the birth control i was taking before). i still get cramps every now and then, but nothing too bad. i was told by friends that the symptoms last for about a month, so i'm hoping for the best!" | 0 |
acne | "i am 42 years old. i first took accutane 30 years ago when i was 12 years old. i had extremely bad acne. i took my second round of accutane at 20. i took a third round at 23. in between i have tried every medication and cream known to man.
without accutane there is no doubt i would have severe scarring. it's not a lifetime cure for all. i haven't been able to wear contacts since my mid twenties due to chronic dry eyes. the side effects can be tough. however, without accutane, my life would have been much different." | 2 |
birth control | "i took sprintec for 4 months and it was a fine and dandy birth control for pain with cramps, but i couldn't take the cystic acne it brought on. i never had acne before. the tenderness in the breasts was also quite bothersome. other than that, good pill, but too much acne." | 0 |
birth control | "i've had nexplanon for 4 months and i don't regret it. i was scared by the negative reviews but i got it anyway. my experience has been so positive. insertion was quick and painless other than the lidocaine shot which stings momentarily. i had been on my normal flow period (day 3) when i got the implant. bleeding stopped completely within 3 hours. i spotted lightly for about 2 weeks straight beginning 8 days after insertion but then it went away and i've had zero bleeding since then. i lost 30lbs almost effortlessly since getting the implant. the first 10 lbs came off in the first week without dieting. i had to work a little for the rest but i think nexplanon actually helped balance my pre-existing body chemistry problems and made it easier." | 0 |
pain | "i was given vicodin after having all 4 wisdom teeth removed. from the first day to a week later, i took half a vicodin every 3 hours or so, and i never felt a single pain or throb. worked great!" | 4 |
birth control | "i got the nexplanon inserted december of 2013, so it had been around six months and have not had much to complain about. i spotted, dark brown, for the first two weeks on it and then nothing until a month later. i have somewhat regular periods, around the same time every month; however, it's more like spotting for three-four days. i do get quite emotional on my period, but i have always gotten emotional. the nexplanon has made me hungrier. before, i would eat maybe two meals a day and now i find myself leaning towards a snack every couple hours. gained about 10lbs so far. as for birth control, no pregnancies so far after 5 and a half months of continuous sex. i love this birth control. will definitely be getting reinserted." | 0 |
birth control | "it's so hard to review bc because it's different for every woman. but my experience with the ring was just okay. i was on it for a year. didn't effect acne or my sex drive. losing weight was extra difficult. i got bad headaches and the worst cramps i've ever had. however, my period was very predictable and only lasted about 2 days. it was nice to not have to think about taking a pill everyday. left it in during sex and no problems. for me, though, the cons outweighed the pros. plus, depending on your insurance, it's very expensive." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i developed akathisia after being on abilify for 2 weeks. a rare side effect. i was really hoping the drug would work. because of the side effect i can no longer take it." | 5 |
birth control | "i took this pill for 4 years and have a really bad cystic acne. then my doc prescribed me ortho levora to stop it. i was amazed that it cleared my face. however, when i stop it it comes back. well, i had a pretty bad diet and do not exercise so probably it contributes to the cystic acne lesions. now, i exercise 5-6 times per week and diet is straight (no fast food, any types of sweet beverage- even juice or gatorade-, no fried stuff, salty food, and etc.) now, i can get off levora without having any problems with cystic acne. weight gain wise i did pack a lot of pounds when i first taking it. well, i was eating unhealthy so it must be the culprit not the birth control itself. if anyone complains gaining weight on this you are eating too much." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on birth control for 10 years, 5 on the patch then 5 on nuvaring. i love the ring, but i did get side effects like sore breasts and low sex drive, which i think goes with any hormone birth control. my skin cleared up and no babies so it was great, and really easy. i stopped when it started giving me either a yeast or bacterial vaginosis infection every month around the same time in my cycle. i would take it out and wash it to help prevent. it is down on the list of side effects, but i haven't found anything with less side effects so i'm going to go back on it again." | 0 |
birth control | "i have had nexplanon for 3 weeks today. i started bleeding after two weeks and 2 days. that was saturday and today is thursday. (5 days) i am still lightly bleeding. my periods are usually 3-4 days so i'll not sure how long this will last. the bleeding is very light. not really a problem for me because i expected this. i will check back in when it stops and let everyone know how long it lasted!" | 0 |
birth control | "i'm eighteen years old and i had my implanon inserted in the middle of april, 2010. the insertion didn't hurt at all (just a little sting from the numbing medicine). after insertion, i had a regular monthly cycle then bled for three months straight. i thought i was off the hook after that when i had a month of no bleeding. i've been bleeding brown ever since with only a couple-day breaks in between. i still have my sex drive (increasingly so) but i've gotten a little acne and i've gained about fifteen pounds. i'm still trying to be optimistic but my boyfriend and i are both ready for the bleeding to stop." | 0 |
adhd | "i used concerta for my add and it worked pretty good. it gave me a little boost and helped me concentrate better but it kind of just felt like i was on a controlled form of caffeine. the side effects were a lack of hunger, mood swings, and the crash was terrible. i felt tired and got in a terrible mood. so it does help i'm not going to lie but i have since switched to another medicine because the side effects were too much for me." | 9 |
weight loss | "i have been on qsymia since it has been on the market 2013. this pill is not a miracle pill but if you eat right and exercise on a regular bases you will see results. i was 5'4 and 177 pounds i had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and who knew what was coming next. my thyroid had to be removed and i thought i was doomed. then i tried qsymia and where i could never lose anything i finally started to lose my weight. yay ! side effects, yes tingling in hands and feet but that went away, dry mouth, there is a mouth wash to help with that, can't sleep work out more and believe me you will fall asleep. so i dropped 35 pounds and i have no more high blood pressure no more high cholesterol. i recommend this for anyone who really can't lose ." | 6 |
insomnia | "this medication does make me feel drowsy but doesn't let me sleep. in fact it seems to promote restless leg syndrome (rls) for me. since it doesn't give me a good nights rest, i feel real groggy in the morning." | 8 |
birth control | "i have been taking junel for two years. i've never had acne and only gained a few pounds. my breasts got a size bigger as well. my period went from awful heavy and cramping for eight days at a time, to light and easy cramps for four days. it has also prevented pregnancy like it is supposed to. my obgyn even said this is the first birth control she goes to when reccomending a type to women. i love this birth control and would reccomend it to anyone." | 0 |
pain | "i did not have a good experience with this medication. i was taking vicodin for chronic low back pain from an injury 4 months ago. i wanted to try something different to see if i could have less side effects than vicodin. i waited for a weekend when i knew i'd be staying at home and i'm glad i did. i took 50 mg at 1pm and it did not help with the pain at all, so i took a 2nd (as advised by my doctor) at 4pm. i felt tired when i sat down, but energized if i kept moving around. it definitely suppressed my appetite for the rest of the day, which that part is fine. by the end of all of it, i was itching like crazy, felt very tired, and the pain had not been managed at all. i'll stick with vicodin for now. " | 4 |
anxiety | "i have a very positive experience with valium. i'm taking it 8 years now, only as needed. this medication allows my to relax and socialize. but..."god over everything" is my motto." | 3 |
pain | "my doctor has me trying this drug but i find that it does not work as well for me as norco does. also, it has interfered with my sleep, has kept me up. add to this that i seem to get upset easier since i started taking this drug. i'm going to speak with my doctor about going back to norco which did work for me but there were also side effects." | 4 |
birth control | "i decided to take this pill because the last birth control i was on made me bleed 7 days a week every week so i switched to this one and let me tell you one of the worst experiences i've encountered!! as soon as i took my pill the next morning i was throwing up everything that i had ate... the next day i took the pill i was fine all day until morning comes around and again more throw up... i could handle throwing up but this would hurt my stomach so bad to the point where i was crying... anyways i have an apt with my doctor this july 8th and i'm switching to something else i know this isn't going to happen to everyone but just in case you were wondering" | 0 |
acne | "i love this cream!!! i am 30 years old and have battled with acne since the age of 12. my doctor recommended this cream about 7 years ago and it the only thing that works for me. i also struggle with chest and back acne. it clears my skin within 2 months and i see results sooner than that. in the beginning the sides of my mouth did blister and my skin would be extremely sensitive and dry. the end results are worth it. i recommend that you stay consistent because my acne would come back once i stopped using the cream. in all i love it and would recommend it to anyone struggling with acne and scars." | 2 |
birth control | "i had mirena placed about 4 1/2 months ago, and have had nothing but problems since! having it placed was fairly painful but not too bad. i had cramping for a few hours after and that was it. about a month after having it placed i started having terrible cramps, mood swings, low sex drive, very dry during sex, i've gained about 30 pounds since i got it. the only thing it improved is my period. my period usually lasts about 3 or 4 days and is very light, but that doesn't make up for the horrible cramps. i am having the mirena taken out this week." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been taking ortho tricyclen lo for 2 months now and have gained about 15 pounds. this morning my jeans were to tight. i am expecting period on wednesday. i also experience a very heavy period last month, heavier than i have ever had. i also had cramping all month the first month and bleeding. it was very hard to deal with. i am not comfortable with the weight gain. i have also experienced mood swings. lots of crying about things that i would normally not cry about...stuff like the car didn't start! " | 0 |
weight loss | "i have been on this medicine for three and a half months. i started off at 291lbs now at 260lbs and i feel so much better. but been off my pill for four days waiting for the delivery, the cravings beginning to come back...so i have to fight!" | 6 |
acne | "i just started accutane two weeks ago 10mg a day and this is a miracle in a pill !! i had large painful inflamed acne along my jawline. after the first day the inflammation was gone! the second day my acne basically fell out of my pores. i do experience dry lips , itchy skin, dry eyes, and hair loss but its worth it . also it is giving my skin a chance to heal and i don't know why but some report scarring but for me it made my scars and even stretch marks deminish. i think i the perfect ccandidate for the drug. if one has inflammatory acne this is the drug to take ." | 2 |
obesity | "i have only been on it ten days and have not reached full dosages, but i do not notice any decrease in wanting to eat my binge foods. i am committed to trying this for a month or two.
i have now been on contrave two weeks. i did not notice a difference in cravings or appetite until i began taking two pills in the am and one at night three days ago. the only side effect is i get a bit anxious and worry it might turn into a panic attack. this doesn't last long, but i am considering stopping because of it.... but i am finally neutral to food, just eating to live and healthy food choices and smaller portions. i don't want those sugar and flour cravings to come back, as i am the heaviest i've ever been. i am 58 next month. " | 7 |
birth control | "i have been on many different pills, and never had side effects until the last couple and would bleed for 2 weeks. so i went on this one to help with that. the first 2-3 weeks, i was kind of a monster. i did have 2 jobs and school with no day off, so that may not have helped. but the symptoms subsided. now, my breasts are very tender and are growing (at age 24). i haven't had other weight gain. i am loving this bc with hardly any bleeding. 4 months in, and i love it so far. just not covered by insurance. but the manufacturer has something that helps make it more affordable, the pharmacy just has to run it through a different way." | 0 |
birth control | "i had tried so many birth controls when i was a teenager and they would make me bleed non stop, if i was on the pill i threw up like i was pregnant.. my body couldn't handle it. i am now 23 and i'm on ortho tri cyclen low and i absolutely love it. i haven't had a problem what so ever!!! my periods are right on time, very light bleeding (i use to have a heavy period), no cramping.. just a wonderful experience, i recommend this medication to anyone looking for birth control. i am about to get married and after i finish college we are going to try for a baby so i hope it does me just like it did for one of these ladies, she got pregnant right after she came off. i would recommend it to anyone.. if your having problems... try this birth control." | 0 |
acne | "ii am 44, i got the mirena and developed horrible hormonal acne along my cheeks and jawline. i picked at it. this caused a lot of red and brown spots. after 5 months of trying all different sorts of otc acne medication and skin care routines, i finally met with a dermatologist who gave me some aczone samples. this product is amazing. seriously. within 1-2 days all the bumps had diminished, and have remained gone except a few here and there. i use 2x's/day- apply the gel on a clean face, add oil-free moisturizer, followed by an oil- free foundation (for day wear). this medication doesn't bleach clothes, and doesn't cause redness or excessive dryness. so happy." | 2 |
birth control | "i was originally prescribed something else then i somehow got switched to guildess fe, which wasn't too bad. i was getting headaches, everyday with those. now, the insurance sent me blisovi fe. since i been taking the blisovi my period has increased in length, cramps in intensity, and heaviness in bleeding, including clots. im hungry almost all the time, and my bra no longer fits completely (size d, before pill). the only thing this pill is effective in, is keeping you from getting pregnant. i had a scare and i did not get pregnant. but i never missed a pill and took at the same time everyday, which i was told makes it more effective.i am switching to an iud soon because i cannot keep taking diff bc brands without warning." | 0 |
insomnia | "ambien is a lifesaver. no matter how tired i am, i can't fall asleep or stay asleep. with ambien i sleep all night. i have been taking it for about 3 years but i only take 5mg. i think the mistake people make is they take too much. it's not supposed to drug you and make you pass out. it allows you to fall asleep naturally. no need to increase amount. try it" | 8 |
emergency contraception | "me and a friend of mine really didn't expect us hooking up. but ladies things happen. i am not on birth control and i ended up having unprotected sex with him and after i noticed he had finished in me. i started freaking out so bad. i made him rush and buy a pill and all near by stores were closed . i ended up taking it 12hrs after and i'm suppose to get my period today the 5th but i see it might come after. i'm just really stressed out and don't want to be pregnant !!!" | 10 |
pain | "after surgery, i was given dilaudid iv. i had never taken this pain medication before and it was the worst experience in the recovery room. it did not stop my pain and i had several severe side effects from it. i was in recovery for 7 hours until we demanded a different pain medication to manage my pain. i'm glad for everyone this medication does help, but for those out there like me, whom it does not work on, take my advise; if you start to have side effects and the pain is not going away, you need to switch to another pain alternative that works with your system. what should have been a 2 hour recovery lasted way too long. " | 4 |
anxiety | "3 things i take it for, adhd symptom relief, anxiety disorder and very high, dangerous blood pressure problems. i used to take 160mg er, but my dose had been cut to 20mg ir twice a day, for various reasons and concerns. but i can tell you when your on a higher dose, the hunger issue is not an issue, you don't eat, i didn't. when they cut me to the smaller dose my hunger after meals was gargantuan still and i take adderall too, which is a severe appetite suppressant itself. this stuff gave me my life back. it works for some and not for others. i couldn't live without it." | 3 |
birth control | "i'm a week from completing my 2nd pack of this birth control and so far, so good. my first two weeks i experienced slight nausea, nothing to stop my day. i did have recurrent headaches during that period as well however, they've diminished in occurrence. my first 'period' was extremely light. i only saw pale streaks upon wiping, nothing transferred to my liner. i have experienced a leap in my appetite so i've had to take more care in my eating habits. overall, i'd recommend this pill to others. my effects have been minimal and i still feel like myself." | 0 |
insomnia | "i started taking ambien about a year ago. i had a terrible car accident a year before then and that's when my sleeping problems began. i must say it works very well and for some of the side effect i have heard and read about i have had a couple myself . my children brought a cake home from church and the next morning it was gone. i was upset they promised me mom you ate the whole thing you wouldn't even share. i decided to read up on the side effects and sure enough that was one of them. but really nothing else but treating myself to some cake i guess i thought i deserved.
it really has been a true blessing to sleep well. i can take care of my 3 little girls with the energy i need. i truly think ambien works wonders." | 8 |
birth control | "update.
i am in my third month now taking this bc pill. i have only 12 pills remaining.
i developed acne on my chin during the second month on this pill, but it has since gone away.
i still have not had a period since september 20th., yet i am now spotting daily.
i no longer have any desire for intimacy; my sex drive has completely diminished.
i have become extremely moody; less tolerant, and easily angered.
i will not be renewing this prescription, but will research other products.
any advice would be greatly appreciated." | 0 |
acne | "just finished my 3rd month, and i have not experienced any side effects besides a tiny bit of weight gain. it cleared up most of my moderate acne. do not be discouraged by the dozens of terrible reviews, i felt the same way before trying it." | 2 |
bipolar disorde | "this was my first medication for bi-polar, i'm a 40 year old woman and a long distance runner. this medication was great because it made the rapid thoughts and anxiety go away. however if you're an athlete like i am, i found this difficult as it caused extreme fatigue to the point where i was a couch potato not wanting to do anything. i gained 10 pounds in the first month and found it exhausting to run even a mile where i'm accustomed to running much more. my doctor is switching me to topamax, today will be my first day taking it and i'm praying for good results." | 5 |
birth control | "i've had my mirena for 5 weeks. i am 24 yo and childless. i was on the nuvaring before but i had gained some body fat in my lower abdominals and opted out of it. (i'm a fitness model) i had it inserted roughly two days before i was supposed to have my regular period. insertion was extremely painful, i cramped very bad and i fainted. i woke in a cold sweat. extremely nauseous, dizzy. i cramped off and on for about a week and had heavy bleeding for 9 days. it went away. occasionally after sex, i will cramp for a few seconds but nothing serious. i had a light period 4 weeks later for two days. (used to have heavy ones for 4-5 days). acne during period and some tender breasts. symptoms seem to be diminishing. will keep for the term!" | 0 |
birth control | "i have been taking this pill for some time now, the first time i took it it cleared my acne, no weight gain except in my boobs went from a b to a c. got off of it simply bc i ran out. back on it now. some days i get nausea in the morning...some days i can be moody and this time i have been breaking out like crazy. been on it for 2 months now since the last time... will give it a few months to see if everything gets better." | 0 |
birth control | "i'm getting this removed right away. i never had acne and now my face is covered in acne scars. i have acne all over my chest and back. i got it in july of 2014 and i was bleeding non stop 6 days on 3 days off and repeat. until about november then i had it once in november, once at the very end of december, and i have not had a period, not even spotting since the january 3, 2015. (its september 2015). i am so worried this will cause huge complications in the future. im getting it removed right away." | 0 |
birth control | "i got the implant inserted 3 days ago the shot wasn't so bad actually but the insertion hurt maybe because the doctor placed it in the wrong area from where she gave me the shot.in the first 30 mins i felt my vision blurry and everyday since then also the insertion area is really tender and every time i make a certain moves with my arm i feel pain in that area hopefully that goes away i can't say anything about my period yet until i get it...since i barely got it a week before the insertion" | 0 |
obesity | "i started contrave last tuesday i weighed 211 lbs. i weighed in again yesterday and i have lost 6 lbs in 7 days. the first day i felt a little strange, like i was on a pain medication or something. i felt nauseous for the first couple days but that soon went away. the side effects that i have noticed now is; excessive sweating and major mood swings. today i start taking two, one this morning and one this evening. we shall see how i do. i will check back next week. good luck everyone!" | 7 |
birth control | "okay, so, i've been taking this birth control for five years now. it does it's job at preventing pregnancy. been with my boyfriend for three years, never used a condom, never pregnant. that's basically the only good thing about it. my acne has been terrible the entire time i've used this birth control. my mood swings are insane, cramping makes me nauseous, and i would bleed for five to seven days. i'm diagnosed with depression, and i noticed the week before my period i would get insanely depressed. i'm guessing it was this birth control, considering it happened every month during the last week of pills. switching over to yasmin to see how that works." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have just weaned myself off, it has taken me about 2 months. firstly i cut down to half a tablet for a month then half every other day. the side effects aren't great i felt a lot of vertigo, dizziness and headaches, but finally nearly 2 weeks and i am feeling great! i never in my life thought i would need tablets but sometimes we need a little help. paroxetine has helped me get back to me. i tell people now its ok to ask for help. i am so glad that i did ask and have tried and now if i need them again in life i wouldn't hesitate." | 3 |
birth control | "i started taking this as an alternative to the nuvaring which was giving me all sorts of troubles. i bled the entire time and after the first month, i decided i couldn't keep doing it. i bled for a little over a week after. i wouldn't say it's a terrible birth control pill, i just don't think it agreed with me." | 0 |
insomnia | "i began taking ambien 15 years ago i stopped it while i was pregnant with my first child and then ended up going back on it from lack of sleep for so long. i took it again first time 6 1/2 years before becoming pregnant again and then had to stop it. when my youngest son was a year and a half old i started taking it again because i could not sleep longer than an hour. when i first started taking ambien i think the chemical compound was a different because back then i would eat in my sleep, cook meals in my sleep, but then after going off of it and going back on it i believe the formulation changed. i have not had any of those issues for over 13 years. taking it on empty stomach makes a huge difference." | 8 |
depression | "i was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 8 months ago (i am 19) but i do not have that. instead i have bpd and depression. i was taking olanzapine which took away my entire life - i could barely do anything, but for the past 2 days with seroquel it has almost the opposite effect. together with prozac i have felt more motivated and less suicidal. also i'm able to control my anxiety and i have more control over my behaviour. i also have trouble focusing but this has helped me focus on therapy a lot more. sleep not great but i'm only on 25mg ; i only sleep for about 6-7 hours and then wake up and keep going back to sleep. this is the first drug that's given me hope." | 1 |
birth control | "i am 23 with no children. i just had mirena inserted 2 days ago. the insertion was not so bad. it felt like 2 really bad, but quick cramps. the first cramp was for the measurement of the uterus, the second was for insertion. i was prescribed a medicine for stomach ulcers that softened the uterus when entered into the vagina. my period was about to come on also during the visit. my doctor said that helps. i'm here to say it's not too bad. worry free birth control. it does have risks like all others. when you think about it, its a lot safer than pregnancy. the cramps after insertion agent too pleasant, nothing that pain killers can't help. i hope this helps." | 0 |
birth control | "the nuvaring has been ok for me with the exception of making me feel like i have an uti on and off. it has dramatically increased vaginal discharged and causes some itchiness. i think this is what leads to the bladder irritation that feels like a uti. i've also gotten some headaches and noticed some bloating around my abdomen. all in all i am probably going off of the ring. i'm scared of any birth control at this point. they all have side effects." | 0 |
birth control | "i am a teenager and i wanted a birth control that didn't cause weight gain, a daily reminding of taking a pill, no mood swings or acne. i thought implanon would suit me and i've had it in my arm for 5 months now, and i'm starting to understand and see the side effects. i never had acne, now i have it on my back and face. it's not mild. it's severe on back, to wear it's embarrassing. i am experiencing abnormal sadness. i am more aggressive towards my family and friends. my sex drive isn't as high as it used to be, which i guess isn't a bad thing for my age. my mood swings are terrible and its affecting my life." | 0 |
pain | "i took one dose of 20mg of opana er. i became dizzy, woozy, lightheaded. i developed a pounding headache! i became extremely agitated and anxious. i became very shaky. my lower back pain increased, not decreased. seven hours after taking this one dose, i had projectile vomiting. " | 4 |
weight loss | "this is my 2nd time taking this and the first time i lost 15 lbs in the first month and couldn't loose anything else. now with my second time i have lost 8 lbs in two weeks. it is true it works better to take it for a 3 week period then a break for a week or 2. i eat 4 x 400 calorie meals a day and excerise 3-5 days a week." | 6 |
bipolar disorde | "for many years i have been impulsive and that impulsiveness has led to a lot of serious problems in my life. (some of which were legal) seroquel has installed a "buffer" between the impulsive thought and the words/actions that come as a result. i am now able to fully analyze a thought process and decide whether or not to act on it. i have noticed a profound change in all areas of my life including my musical abilities. my family and i are now benefiting from a more calm, and appropriate person." | 5 |
birth control | "reading these reviews, i'm thinking about all the people like me that get the nexplanon, forget about it, and never write a review! i feel like more negative reviews are common because those are the people that look at other's reviews. but anyway, i got it put in around a year ago while i was still on the patch. it was free at the health department. i finished off my last month of patches after i got it put in and avoided the withdrawal bleeding. i didn't get a period for at least 6 months after that. the bruise was gnarly and really sore for about two weeks, and tender for at least a month after that. the only bad side effect i have noticed is increased breakouts, but they're easy enough to deal with if you have a good skincare routine." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on sprintec for three months now. i haven't suffered any side effects, and i think it works great! my periods were very spread apart and these pills have got my period on track and is very light! the only thing i would have to say that i dislike about these pills is that on my period i have noticed that it does smell a little stronger. it started when i started taking these pills. you just have to shower more frequently so no big deal. but secondly, i've been having white fogginess and white discharge/particles in my urine which started after taking these pills and i'm not sure still why this reason is. overall i think this product gets the job done. " | 0 |
insomnia | "i had been on several medicines like ambien and lunesta. all of a sudden i needed a pill to sleep! not only that but i was a walking zombie the next day. mood swings were bad. my family became concerened. i switched to silenor, not as potent but it did the trick." | 8 |
pain | "i have been using tramadol for eight years for joint and muscle pain, the result of lyme disease which was undetected for more than a year. i have no adverse effects. the one major problem i have had is since the medicine has now been classified a narcotic, my doctor now hesitates to prescribe it even though i have taken the same dosage for eight years with no reduction of effectiveness or need to increase dosage." | 4 |
birth control | "i'v been on this pill for 3 months about to start the 4th. prior to the pill i had a couple of months of no pills and prior to that a year of another pill. i have noticed a major increase in my sex drive, wetness and all around interest in sex. however i have severe pain like i did without it. my weight hasn't changed neither has my acne, and even though it is a little pill it sticks and is hard to swallow sometimes. i'm also having major muscle cramps, but i had that with the other pills too. all in all it is what it is." | 0 |
depression | "i've been taking fluoxetine for about 6 months now. i was going through really bad depression/anxiety. i tried celexa and 1 other antidepressant(can't remember the name) but they made my depression worse. i was scared to try another one but i did anyways, and i'm happy i did. i can eat again, sleep again, function again. it's not a cure, no antidepressant or anti-anxiety medicine is, but it helps to make it through the day. the real work is all on you. positive attitude, balanced diet, exercise, and enough sleep. this medicine may work for some, but everybody is different. pretty much trial and error." | 1 |
adhd | "i have been off and on focallin xr 10mg debating weather i like it or not, i hate it. it increases my attention by a little bit. i like the loss of appetite because i need to cut down on eating and this does it for me. but it is not worth it. 7 hours of school (9th grade) the whole day was terrible. i was scared about nothing and constantly had fear through the whole day, apparently feelings of crying is very common. i can't talk to anyone either. i get so scared that i'm gonna mess up somehow talking to someone that i studder and over explain and in the end just make things more confusing. this is just not for me" | 9 |
birth control | "i have had my rod in for almost two years now and i got my period the first two months and nothing since that and it has been great not having to worry about getting pregnant and not getting my period every month. although last month out of no where i started bleeding lightly for a few days and i went to gp and he said its a 25% chance that woman that have the rod wouldn't get their period , he wasn't much help on my situation and told me to see how it goes the next couple of months. since then i have had some really bad mood swings and period pain but no period. i'll wake up with really bad cramps or lower back pain and i feel i'm emotionally weak sometimes and cry for literally nothing, its taken its toll i think i'll take it out soon!" | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on depo twice. first time i was on it for about 3 years and now i'm on it again, and it's been 3 months. the first time i was on it absolutely loved it! no horrible side effects. this second round though, i have gained some weight which is no biggie because i do like my bigger butt lol. i think depo is awesome, and it's really convenient and easy." | 0 |
birth control | "if you are a type one diabetic looking for a sign this is it!!
my gyno gave it to me without realizing that this pill is not recommended for type one diabetics because it causes insulin resistance.
this pill is the main reason why my blood sugars have been in the 300s at least once a day since i started it. i've also had consecutive uti's because of the height of my glucose levels in my urine (thanks to this pill!) and i've had months of tests done by specialists all to come down to my pill being the bane of my existence." | 0 |
insomnia | "after two nights of sweats which i was told would go away,the night before last they almost did. as i'm being hauled by ambulance with a threaded heart rate of 40. 3 mg. no other medicines. no allergies" | 8 |
depression | "i've been off and on this drug for years. it's extremely effective and fast acting, unlike the other psychotropics. it's a powerful med and should only be used sparingly. i'm not schizophrenic or have bipolar but i have some kind of delusional problem; i might have borderline personality disorder, and growing up they thought i might have asberger's, but i'm very social? mental illness has affected my life, (in a bad way), since i was 15. i've had multiple intentional drug overdoses and tried to hang myself, (not by trying to break my neck). my last suicide attempt happened because i went off 20 mg's a night, cold turkey. that paired with my infatuation with this girl that doesn't ever think about me, caused me to hit rock bottom." | 1 |
insomnia | "if i could give this more than a 10, i would. over 15 years of more than inadequate sleep and headaches, i've tried everything. this lets me sleep straight through the night and not wake up at all!!!! unheard of for me. also my headaches are gone!!! awesome. i know there are a lot of negative reviews but for me this has made my life turn completely around for the better.thank you." | 8 |
pain | "an mri showed spinal stenosis. pain in my lower back, radiating down my leg into my thigh and knee. i limped when i walked and was in constant pain. my dr prescribed 100mg once a day and within 24 hours i had pain relief. i took it for 2 weeks then went off of it just to see if there was a difference. i am here to tell you that i was back on it 2 days later.
this medication is wonderful." | 4 |
birth control | "i've never had kids, and so it was a pretty intense 'cramp' feeling going in, but so worth it. hormone based options have not worked without also making me very nauseous, so it's exciting to have a carefree long lasting option!" | 0 |
anxiety | "traxene is one of the older medicines. i like it much better than klonopin. i am on the second dose of 7.5. i do not take it every day, only as needed. it has no side effects like the newer medicines. it relives anxiety in about one hour, not as fast as others, but longer acting. it even takes away my sadness, which is probably caused from anxiety. i hope they never remove this medicine from the market. it is a wonderful stabilizer. hope this helps others who read this." | 3 |
birth control | "i have been on this birth control for about a month now and it has my private area feeling itchy and burning right after sex . it only happens right after sex. so i stopped using it" | 0 |
birth control | "i just started taking sprintec because i had a large cyst (14x8) on one of my ovaries, which caused me to lose that ovary so my doctor but me on this to help prevent any future cysts. i'm only 16. plus my periods were really irregular, it could be 28 days or 36 days before i would get my period and they always lasted 7 days. i only have minor cramps which is normal and so far the only side effect is i feel hungry after taking the pill at night. before i had really bad acne so i used proactive (which worked good for me) and so far the pill has not made me break out. so far i'm loving it and hope it stays this way! definitely recommend but everyones body is different." | 0 |
birth control | "i had nexplanon implanted 12/14/15, it's now 3/30/16, so 3.5 months. my appt to get it out is in 2 days. i hate it. at first i bled nonstop for 7 wks- literally half the time i've had it. then when the bleeding finally went away (after a separate prescription of hormones) i started gaining weight. i've gained 10-15 lbs (i stopped weighing myself- it was too depressing). i haven't changed my eating habits and even started working out regularly, which i've never had to do, and still my weight climbed. in addition, my skin has been horrible. i haven't had acne since high school, but now i break out all over my face/chest/back. my mood is awful and i have zero sex drive- it's bc because it makes you never want to have sex. terrible experience!" | 0 |
obesity | "i am 165cm tall and was 76kgs when i started- my eating at the time had went out of control and i just needed a stimulant to get me kick started into being fit. after 2 months, i'd went down to 60kgs. the only side effect i had was dry mouth, which i compensated with lots of water. i also ate lots of raw vegetables to keep my bowel movements going. this was a year ago and i'd been off the medicines since. i'm currently 58kgs and down to uk size 8, from my old 14. i've kept the weight off by walking everywhere and watching what i eat, making sure not too snack too much like how i used to! from what i read everyone's experiences are different, but phentermine was just the kick starter i needed." | 7 |
birth control | "i got the mirena in august of 2012 after having our 3 little blessing since then i've had weird periods one month, i bleed almost a month then wouldn't have one for 2 months and when i did have a period it lasted over 10 days. the past few months i bleed after intercourse and is very painful afterwards and hubby doesn't understand why i don't want to anymore. also sharp constant pains in my lower abdominal area." | 0 |
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