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adhd | "i've been taking ritalin (extended release) at 20mg for almost a year now.
i take it for adhd. (i also have bipolar disorder type i.) this medication
doesn't help with me when it comes to being hyper and full of energy all
the time, but it does help with concentration. the only side effect i have
experienced so far is loss of appetite, but not significantly." | 9 |
birth control | "i just turned 20 years old. i had my son 7 months ago and got mirena 4 months ago. i have been experiencing regular bleeding everyday since it was inserted, mild cramping about once a month and moodiness/depression. i have not experienced dizziness or pain i could not handle, other that the day i got it. i just hope the bleeding and moodiness/depression now will be worth it later." | 0 |
weight loss | "i just started a trial package my doctor gave me 9 days ago. i've had no side effects other than headache, which has been tolerable and treated with advil. the main benefit i've noticed is that i'm not constantly hungry, so it's helping control my eating. i've lost 3 lbs, which seems minimal to others' reviews, but i'm happy how it's going so far with no side effects. i started with the trial package because my insurance doesn't cover the medication, so i wanted to make sure i could tolerate any effects. i'll plan to continue using the medicine." | 6 |
depression | "i've been taking cymbalta for about 3 months now, and i can tell a drastic change in my overall mood, stress levels, pain levels and energy. i started out on the 30mg, but requested an increase to 60mg after talking to my doctor. it was a great decision and i'm finally beginning to feel the effects. i wake up smiling. something i never thought i would do! and the good mood continues throughout the day. i also have chronic pain in my back, and i have noticed that the pain which was a level 7 out of 10, is now about a 3. amazing! that in itself is enough to keep me in a good mood. it was a bit difficult the first 2 months with the side effects and finding a good dose, but it is worth it in the end for sure." | 1 |
depression | "50 year old male with depression and anxiety from life changes and job. resisted for a long time and judged others on ssris as weak. finally crashed and admitted i needed help. three months out now on 10 mg/day. initial side effects were chills, yawns and slightly tense jaw muscles. all of that disappeared. now i'm free of depressive bouts and greatly reduced anxiety. has allowed me to enjoy things again and i get better sleep. i take it in the morning." | 1 |
birth control | "the only good thing i can really say is, i'm not pregnant and i'm not pregnant because i can't have sex even if i wanted too. i had the nexplanon placed mid-december 2016 and have been bleeding nonstop since then. i switched from the iud because i kept getting bacterial infections and face it, that's definitely no fun. but surprisingly, i feel very healthy down there as i haven't had any strange odors or itching or any indication there is an imbalance...probably because i'm bleeding everything out. other than the nonstop bleeding which is light to moderate i haven't had any of the other side effects, weight gain, acne, depression, mood swings, etc. if my period would stop i would love it! my doc says it can take 3 to 4 months to regulate." | 0 |
birth control | "i was put on tri-sprintec to help with my moderate acne. it worked very well! to my surprise my skin has been clear and blemish free for months. at first i did gain 10lbs right to start with, which scared me because really, who wants to gain weight. but, i stuck it out and was happy with how it has been working. i am being taken off of tri-sprintec this week because it is interfering with my other acne prescriptions; causing yellowing of my eyes, swelling in my ankles, etc. granted these side effects wouldn't be necessarily happening without my acne medicines. so, bottom line tri-sprintec is a good birth control, works well, just not for me with my acne medicines. wish i could stay on it, but the swollen ankles aren't worth it." | 0 |
birth control | "i started taking this pill on a sunday, by tuesday i was bleeding heavily and it was constant. i continued to bleed for 3 straight weeks and i finally had enough so i stopped taking it. i had terrible cramps on this pill." | 0 |
pain | "the fentanyl transdermal system, (duragesic 75 mcg/hr), aids greatly in the relief of my lower back pain. the only down side to the fentanyl patch is that after two days or 48 hours of wearing the patch, it seems as though my pain resurfaces pretty badly upon the third day of wearing the system. i spoke with my primary physician about this issue and he suggested dispensing 15 patches each month so i could replace the system once every 48 hours or two days. since i've been changing the patch every two days, my pain has reduced greatly and i haven't had to use my "rescue" oxycodone 20 mg ir tablets as much. thank you duragesic." | 4 |
depression | "i'm only 18 years old and i have been put on some of the worst drugs ever. from zoloft, concerta to vevance to prozac and now effexor. effexor was actually a little bit worse from prozac with me. both of these drugs i quit having regular periods. but, especially with effexor i had cramps almost the whole month rather than the week of my period. i craved food less i found it difficulty to stay hydrated. i have nightmares almost every night. i've been on drugs since i was 13. effexor makes everything difficult to remember. i've attempted to go cold turkey it does not work. the dizzy spells, muscle spasms, stomach cramps increase. when they wear off i find myself having more panic attacks and depressing thoughts. i'm only on the 75 mg." | 1 |
birth control | "i've had this implant for 2 years now and it's amazing the cons to it are trivial. i have a "period" about every three months that lasts about 2.5 weeks but it's so light most of the time a tampon isn't even needed. me and my husband have plenty of unprotected sex and i haven't even had the thought i was pregnant. the actual implantation was a bit scary and the bruise i had after was pretty gnarly but it went away and i'm fine. after my horrid experience with iuds i'm so glad this was a success. it also help since any extra estrogen put into my body makes me very sick, that is progesterone based so i'm healthy as ever and it even helped me loose some of my baby weight. i'm very happy with nexplanon!" | 0 |
weight loss | "i have been on contrave since nov 1st. i have only taken 1 pill in the morning the entire time i have been on it. i was worried about the side effects so i never increased the dosage. i can't tell you how much i've lost but i can tell you i'm down two sizes. i had nausea in the beginning...i have had sleeplessness, constipation was probably the worse, but that subsided. i am now suffering from the bad taste in my mouth ...nothing seems to taste right. i don't have cravings, my appetite is suppressed, i am struggling with the time to exercise, but im trying to do better. i am trying to just stick with it. any one else have these same feelings, effects??" | 6 |
acne | "i have been using differin for 15 weeks and this is the best my skin has looked in years. and i am excited that it'll keep getting better from here. the initial breakout phase was terrible! so for anyone going through that now... keep going, there's a bright light at the end of the tunnel!! antibiotics won't hurt too!!!" | 2 |
bipolar disorde | "i was confirmed with bipolar disorder in late 2008. my father is a severe case of bi-polar and is medication resistant to the point where e.c.t doesn't do anything. so my doctors (considering my family history) put me on zyprexa. i had no benefits, only side effects, the worst being recurring hallucinations. i didn't gain weight (it would be good for me, i weigh about a 100 lbs). it's not the miracle drug for me." | 5 |
birth control | "i have had the implanon since may of 2009. i liked it at first, no problems. but, it is now 2 and a half years later, my periods usually last 3-4 weeks, heavy, then i am off for about 2 weeks. it is awful! along with heavy, long periods, i have gained 30lbs. even before having my son, i was on a very healthy diet and exercised 5 days a week, if not more. sadly enough, i can't get the weight to budge! i think the implanon just is not right for me, so i am going to take my chances with the pill!" | 0 |
depression | "i was diagnosed with bipolar i a couple of months ago, and have already tried quite a few medicines. they all made me feel horrible! i wanted to avoid taking lithium, so my doctor tried me on celexa for my depression and lamictal for my mania. i've only been taking it for a week and feel great! i can't tell you how relieved i am to feel like a normal person, it's been a few years since i could actually say i feel normal. the only side effects of the celexa i had were insomnia and the yawning, and they're both already starting to go away. i'm very pleased with this medication." | 1 |
birth control | "i was on microgestin fe for 8 months. at first i had no symptoms and it worked great. then after about 5 months i started having irregular bleeding. almost as if i was having 2 periods a month. i also had a low sex drive. i would hardly have any lubrication during intercourse which was never a problem before i started taking this. i also gained about 10 pounds during the time i was on it. " | 0 |
pain | "i started using voltaren gel 1% in 2015 and it really did help decrease my pain in my neck, lower back, hips, knees, ankles, elbows, and wrists. but do need to apply 4 times per day. i have ehlers-danlos syndrome type iii hypermobility . my ligaments and tendons are weak and has been affecting my joints, needing to have 2 neck surgeries, bunions, and wrist surgery. i switched over to the generic diclofenac 3% gel. let me tell you it works! unfortunately this higher dose costs anywhere from $600.00 - $1,100.00 for a 100 gram tube. downside is that it's marketed for skin actinic keratosis." | 4 |
birth control | "so far so good! the first few days were a bit rough, i experienced some mood swings and negative thoughts, and some wild dreams, even a few pimples showed up. it seems the side effects have subsided and my body is starting to get used to it. i would definitely recommend trying it and giving it a few days, you'll start to feel like your normal self again." | 0 |
birth control | "i started the shot around feb and went in to the clinic not knowing what i wanted. i decided on the shot there and then but then read more reviews after i got it that freaked me out - depression, loss of sex-drive, anxiety, etc. i'm pretty moody as it is so i was terrified of what i had put in my body. i did bleed and spot for about 3 weeks after which i think is totally normal because that has happened to me in starting any new birth control (pill & patch). then i started to realize that my body was taking really well to it. i never noticed any major mood swings aside from the emotional being i already am (know yourself!). got the second shot & still going good! i'm sure there are long-term effects though that could be considered." | 0 |
birth control | "i have pcos i thought i was the only one experiencing issues with this pill. since lomedia was discontinued i've been using this and it's absolutely horrible. the first 2 months i used it , it was great. my pcos is very difficult to deal with seeing how i'm always on my menstrual and w/o birth control it will not stop , so technically i rely on this for regularity in my life but its been causing havoc. my menstrual comes every other week , i'm always bloated , my mood swings are unbearable that my friendships and relationships are being affected by it my work performance is horrible as well seeing how i'm always tired and irritable and my sex life, forget about it. i get turned off when with just a touch on my wrist , this pill is a no" | 0 |
adhd | "it has helped me very much but i do get a couple side effects that really annoy me. i get really bad insomnia, my heart beats extremely fast and i lose my appetite completely. with that said, it is a good medicine and works for some but to others it may not be what works for them." | 9 |
birth control | "gave me blood clots in my leg!!!
this is a silent killer !!! out of work for 2 weeks months of expensive medication and the pain couldn't walk couldn't take care of my children !!
beware !!!!" | 0 |
birth control | "well i've been on sronyx for about 9 months now. i was prescribed this as a change from my old birth control (can't recall name). the only reason why i changed was because the pill would make me hate my boyfriend and i would be in the worst mood all the time. the change has definitely been worth it. i didn't gain weight with either pills or broke out. my boobs would get tender and really sensitive. but i guess that's normal i'm definitely not as moody as before ." | 0 |
acne | "i am 22 years old and i have had clear skin my entire life. i was on the depo shot for a year and had my son then got back on the shot for two more years and decided with the irregular periods and weight gain, that i wanted to switch. i now have a paragard. for those of you who don't know, it's a 10 year iud. i get regular periods and its hormone free. it amazing. but to get to my acne. i started getting acne about a year ago. it was mild at first but within a month it got so bad. my doctor didn't think it was hormonal, but after a year and 4 times on different antibiotics he decided to refer me to a dermatologist. they put me on 100 mg a day with adapalene gel. its been three weeks and i'd say my acne is 50% gone. i'm so happy" | 2 |
birth control | "this bc has almost negated my cramps during the placebo/period week, my skin seems clearer in general though when i do get a pimple it's harder to the touch, my breasts got a little fuller (no sensitivity), and i'm bloated/constipated during the 3 active pill weeks all the time. i can't tell if i gained weight or not because of this but if i did, it's less than 5lbs. that's the only reason i rated this 8/10, that and i'm not sure but i'd say be aware that it may exaggerate bad moods. no babies so far either!
again just watch how you're eating and your mood. maybe take b12 if it helps. i'm 5'2, 135lbs, and fit if that helps as well." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on nuvaring for about two and a half years and it is fantastic. my periods were significantly shorter and lighter. before starting the ring my period was a least 5 days long and i would need super plus and super tampons each day. once on the ring my period lasted about 3 days and i rarely need super tampons. in addition, i didn't have to worry about taking a pill at the same time every day. that being said, i have noted a bit of dryness during sex and the ring can occasionally be difficult to insert, again due to dryness. other than those side effects, which are relatively minor and easily remedied with personal lubricant, my experience with the nuvaring has been a great." | 0 |
birth control | "i had my implanon implanted in august of 2009 and my sister had hers put in in june of 2009. we have both loved it. i have had none of the side effects such as depression or mood swings. the only bad thing is tenderness of my breasts and slight heartburn. my sex drive is still the same (awesome). i only have a period every few months and no pregnancy for either of us. we both plan very much on keeping it for the full 3 years." | 0 |
depression | "was put on this because my lexapro stopped working, and i was experiencing panic attacks. dr said off label use for brintellix is used for depression and anxiety. started on the 5mg dose, didn't do much, was on that dosage for two to three months, went up to the 10mg, started having constipation (which is very unusual for me), my night vision got worse, and something about the medication seemed to be activating for me and that made my anxiety and panic attacks worse. about a month ago started tapering off it, but was still dealing with anxiety and anxiety attacks. decided to try the lexapro again. luckily it has started working again and my anxiety has been gratly reduced, and panic attacks have gone away on 10 mg generic lexapro" | 1 |
bipolar disorde | "i've been on seroquel for 10 years and before i started this medication i was self destructive to myself, very bad episodes going up and down manic episides and i couldnt sleep without myself thinking about everything and worrying all the time but now since i've been on it. i feel very much better. i feel like myself now and happier now and have a better relationship with my mother and 2 beautiful boys of mine! and now i'm also getting help for my addiction! thank you seroquel for a better life!" | 5 |
anxiety | "i have been taking two (one in the morning and one at night) 5mg valium for the last five years. it has worked wonders for me. i have not changed the dosage and have had no reason to increase it. before i started this medicine, i would literally tremble when i would get nervous. i don't even feel it in any way when i take it, but don't get anxious and am able to make decisions that i can't when i'm so nervous. this medicine has worked miracles for me and if anyone thinks because it is a controlled substance that it is not a really good medicine for some people then they are wrong." | 3 |
depression | "been on it for depression and anxiety. it's only been for about 4 days now but while it does make them go away, i'm experiencing emotional bluntness. i can feel my emotions there a little but i don't feel them fully. i also keep waking up to sore jaws from the clenching. sleep is worse as well." | 1 |
insomnia | "i just had my doctor give me samples of belsomra. he recommended i take 10mg, but basically told me it wouldn't work unless i took 20. but after reading all the paperwork that came with the samples i decided to just take the 10mg.
i took it without food, 30 min before bed as recommended and still 2 hours later i wasn't tired. today i woke up after having really weird dreams, and all day i've been unusually depressed and anxious.
i never, ever had these symptoms or this much trouble falling asleep on zolpidem. it was pretty clear from how hard my doctor was pushing them that the pharma reps are really trying to get this on the market.
i would strongly recommend against taking this medication, especially if you have depression!" | 8 |
obesity | "i have been taking contrave since feb, 2016. male - 63. i have lost 25lbs. so far with little to no excercise. 327 down to 302. the only side effect i noticed was a little nausea in the first week, but it went away after that. i have not suffered any other effects as in testimonies from others. this product does block the hunger feeling and the full satisfied feeling. i watch what i eat, reduce portions, and have cut out most carb consumption. i will be taking walks soon now that winter is over. i recommend contrave, however as it is stated in the product information, this may not be for everyone. the side effects described concerned me in the beginning, but i have confidence in the product now." | 7 |
birth control | "i like the pill for the light and short periods and for the obvious, not getting me pregnant. i have a slight problem. for the past few months i've been getting a period every two weeks. it's annoying and i am thinking it has to do with the low dose. anyone else have this problem or is it just me? p.s. i've been on the pill for about 9 months." | 0 |
birth control | "i started taking tri sprintec about a year ago for unbearable cramps and it did help out in that department but i wasn't as responsible with taking it at the same time everyday as i am now. i stopped taking tri sprintec last year because i was inconsistent and every time i would miss a few days it would make me sick. once i was off of it for a year i never tried anything so recently i decided to give it another shot because i feel more responsible with it and i am, i've been taking it every day on time for the first month, when i went to refill my prescription they didn't refill me for 4 days , i went 4 days without taking the pill & i have never felt more horrible from it , nausea, the whole 9 yards. never had luck with this contraception." | 0 |
acne | "i have struggled with mild but persistent acne since i was 11 or so, and am now 21 and finally doing something about it! i am doing 3 things: doryx (oral antibiotic), retin-a micro at night, and aczone mornings (and afternoons sometimes). i have seen huge improvement over the last 3 months, though not perfectly clear (mine is clearly hormonal and stress-related, so that's frustrating). aczone doesn't dry out my skin and make it flake like other topical creams or gels (especially benzaclin) and it makes my face feel smooth. strangely, within the last week i have noticed some itchiness/dryness and peeling and i don't know why there is this change. i have been more consistent about putting it on twice a day instead of once, so maybe that's why" | 2 |
birth control | "it does its job but it is not worth it. i got it on june 16th, 2015. a month after insertion, i had a 9 day period and did not see another until the end of may 2016. i had a 7 day lightish period and then it stopped for 3. it started back up and it has almost been another week. i have had horrible period symptoms during this time. over the past 4 months i have felt run down and sick. over these months i have been very sick to my stomach especially in the morning which i thought was due to allergies. i have been getting headaches all the time, and my stomach constantly aches. i seriously got worried i was pregnant - but wasn't. i do not feel like myself, and i have extreme mood swings. i am getting this taken out on monday." | 0 |
anxiety | "buspar made my head cloudy. i would feel dizzy, had chest pains, and felt like my heart was fluttering. all anxiety was gone, but so were my emotions after only a day and a half. my wife said it was like i was stoned. i am now on celexa and will see how that works." | 3 |
adhd | "i have been suffering through add and dyslexia my whole life. together, the two work together to make your life a hell pit. dyslexia made it harder for me to understand things and add made it hard for me to keep my focus long enough to understand it. i have been on and off add medications throughout my life, all which had negatives which outweighed the positives. i am now 17, i also lost hope in myself that i would ever be, "normal". it was taking me as least 10 times as long to complete task as my classmates. i started to become a burnout... until, i was prescribed adderall. my head that once felt like a rock, now feels totally capable of thinking. my grades went up and now i have hope. i still have challenges, but they are manageable." | 9 |
birth control | "i'm 29 and haven't taken birth control for 3 years. i just finished my first pack and seemed to of been hit by every side effect it has. i have cramps and nausea every day, overly emotional, respiratory problems while laying down, weight gain and bloating. the last pill before my period which was taken two days ago gave me a couple pimples and a yeast infection. i'm asking my gynecologist for something else and hope for less/no side effects." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on ortho- tri cyclen lo for a little over a year now. i had a positive experience with it when i was a teen so i wanted to try this again. at first i loved it. now i have acne, which i've never had a big problem with, crazy mood swings, and a low libido (not to mention vaginal dryness...) hoping maybe a few more months will get me over this bad spell. i would love to continue taking it because this birth control has never let me down." | 0 |
depression | "i have tried other medicines before and had a terrible reaction. could no longer battle my depression and anger and decided to get on something. scared out of mind to try it, i was actually thrilled that i didn't have any bad reactions. if you have tried other medicines zoloft, lexapro and had a bad experience (like i did), then i would definitely give this one a try." | 1 |
anxiety | "i was on cymbalta for two years. i had no side effects and it worked really well for my anxiety. i had no sexual side effects which was great. i decided to go off of it thinking that i didn't need it anymore. i thought that i tapered it by taking 20mg for a month. once i started taking 20mg every other day it was like experiencing the withdrawal symptoms over again each time. i finally just stopped taking it and had awful withdrawal symptoms.- more monitoring would have helped." | 3 |
emergency contraception | "i promised to do a review if it worked and it did thank god!! i have 2 kids under the age of two! so everyone knows im not ready for another any time soon. my fiance and i had sex and the condom broke( be careful with ultra thin ones)! 3 hours after the incident, i took aftera and i had to play the waiting game. which made it worse was i was ovulating that week! idk if you should do this but i did it and it calmed my paranoia alittle. i started taking ovulation test the day i took aftera. the stick said i was ovulating!! everyday i took a test the line got lighter and lighter by the 4th day it said i wasn't ovulating anymore so i kinda got sone reassurance that the pill had stop my ovulation and was working! i got my period today on time" | 10 |
acne | "this stuff is so good! wow- at first, my face was so dry, red, itchy and burning that i could hardly wash it and spent days inside with ice and aloe vera on my face. but when i pulled through, all the tiny under the skin spots had completely disappeared making a flawless complexion! now i just use a tiny bit on my clear skin once every two days where i break out and get redness as i am extremely acne prone. don't give up! it's so worth it when you get the results!" | 2 |
birth control | "i was on nuvaring for a little over a year, and finally took it out because it caused too many negative symptoms that i tries to ignore because it was an easy and reliable birth control method. i constantly had hard, cystic bumps on the jawline which would flare up twice a month, moodiness, random stabbing pain in my abdomen. when i finally gave it up, it was because it was preventing pregnancy, but sex was pretty pointless while on it because i had so much vaginal irritation, and it was making me emotional because i could not enjoy it at all. i've been off nuvaring for two months now, and these symptoms are gone, so i know they were linked. my skin is clearing up, and the irritation is gone." | 0 |
acne | "i don't normally write reviews but like another reviewer said, these were absolutely necessary for me to read so that i would stick with this medication.
i've had bad acne since i was a teenager, now i'm 20 and getting married in november. i'd tried basically everything else under the sun to get rid of them.
i started using stieva-a 0.1% at night and that first week was absolute hell. my acne was painful, itchy, inflamed, and way worse. after about 2 weeks, my pimples were the same as usual but i would peel so much every morning, and moisturiser didn't help. now it's been 1 month and i'm starting to see results! my skin hasn't been this clear in years! the peeling is less each day, and the pimples i do get usually disappear after 1-3 days" | 2 |
birth control | "hello, i took this birth control for four years ( i started it 15 because i was diagnosed with pcos). overall, it really helped me. it cleared my acne, and gave me a predictable period. the fact that it cleared my acne was the most amazing thing for me. i went from layering on concealer to cover red, even purple zits on my face to being confident in my skin. one thing i suggest if you take this medication is to read over all of the side effects. a little known one is constipation. i suffered from it the entire time i took this medication. despite that one problem, this medication worked extremely well. :). also, at age 19 i use it in conjunction with condoms to prevent pregnancy. ( take it at the same time every day and you're golden." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been taking azurette 28's since august 7th 2016 and have been experiencing cramps since the 2nd or 3rd day. they go from being mild with little irritation to being severe. i'm having mood swings as well. i've even noticed that i have gained weight. i had a bad migraine headache over the weekend, i felt so terrible i was throwing up and i couldn't lay down because my entire skull felt like it was shattering into a million little pieces. i almost had my husband take me to the emergency room. i was on lutera a few years ago and i didn't experience any of these symptoms. i'm going to ask my doctor to switch me to that. i would never recommend azurette to anyone. i only wanted to regain control over my periods otherwise i wouldn't be on bc." | 0 |
acne | "i had very good skin up until i hit 20 years old and i started having breakouts, not anything major. but i would get a few on my forehead and chin and i hated them! i had tried everything so finally i went to my dermatologist and she recommended atralin gel and aczone for pimples that rise. i can not say more about how much i love atralin gel! it is absolutely amazing. the first week, i broke out badly due to it bringing everything to the surface but i have been using it for the past month and my face is spotless and so clear! i love this gel and will never use anything else. the only cons is a little mild peeling but just reduce your usage and you will be fun. two thumbs up!" | 2 |
birth control | "i love beyaz. the only side effects i have experienced is increase in breast size, increased sex drive and clearer skin. i would strongly recommend trying it. and definitely ask your doctor for the bayer savings card that makes your first prescription $5 and only $25 for the rest of your prescriptions. i have no prescription insurance coverage so it is fantastic for me because i will never have to pay over $25. hopefully it is as great for you as it is to me!" | 0 |
adhd | "ritalin helps tremendously with adhd and depression. i have to keep strict to my schedule or i will slip. it also makes me insomniatic sometimes, especially if i consume more than one cup of coffee per morning." | 9 |
acne | "i've had moderate acne for about 6 months, and upon being persrcibed this my skin has improved dramatically in just 2 and a half weeks! spots are drying up within a couple of days - i am so impressed by this!
my sister had the same experience - i dont know if our skin type just works with this cream but it has been amazing" | 2 |
insomnia | "i am coming off more than a couple non-prescribed medicines and could not sleep. i didn't want anything else addicting so the doctor said try this. i take this combined with 1mg of melatonin. seems to work great so far the only thing i don't know is whether the 50mg of doxepin has something to do but i have taken it 5 days and no problems. i take it at 11pm and am out cold within 20 minutes but i get straight in bed. other than that no side effects. i sleep right at about 8 hours a night and wake up refreshed, maybe a tiny sluggish for 15 minutes but not really noticeable. " | 8 |
weight loss | "i have had no side effects whatsoever. it never sped my heart up or gave me jitters at all. i have lost about 3 lbs but i've only been on it a week. i would probably have lost more i have had to only do the stationary bike and swimming due to a sore hip. i will review again later" | 6 |
birth control | "i am 25, & have been on the pill since i was 16 with no breaks. i was on lo loestrin 24 fe for over 4 years, until i got a job where i was traveling more, with less of a set schedule in which i was constantly stressing on if i had taken my pill that day or packed my pills. i talked to my gynocologist about other options & she suggested nexplanon. it seemed like a great option. i asked her if i would experience any side effects & she said she thought i would be fine. i set a date to have it put in. i got really freaked out reading reviews on the internet & almost didn't go through with it but i am so glad i did! i didn't have any spotting after my normal 3 day period, my mood has been wayy better, & i have actually lost weight. i love it!" | 0 |
acne | "i've been using epiduo gel for a little over a month now and my face has cleared up perfectly....i use epiduo 1 day on 1 day off as i found using it like this doesn't dry your skin out as much. i've also been applying dermal lotion to help with the redness and drying of skin and i'm so happy with the results. you need to be persistent and patient but it does actually work" | 2 |
birth control | "i thouroughly enjoyed nr it was my first real birth control. i was on it for about 9 months. around 5 months i started to feel like i had an std when i got checked it was nothing. around the same time i was experiencing sooooo much excess discharge and that's when i decided to switch, but for the most part i loved it." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been taking this birth control for quite awhile now and my body has gotten used to it. the first few months i experienced mood swings and brown spotting but other than that it works quite well. no pregnancies so far." | 0 |
acne | "this spot gel is amazing! it started working for me within 3 days. i had no side effects with this spot gel, i have oily skin and very big pores and that means i am spot prone. i went through a phase of acne and went to the doctor and got prescribed duac and i'm so glad that i was! it made my skin clear as day! i wouldn't recommend using it after it is two months old, as it doesn't seem to work as effectively after that amount of time but you can always get a new tube as it is usually used up in that time!" | 2 |
anxiety | "found the brand name was by far more effective than generic alprazolam. i find typically i do much better with brand names than generics, depending on your co pays i'd go for the brand names, the difference in my insurance is generics are 3 and brand is 6 so it's a world of a difference to me. i felt or 'thought' the xanax wasn't working, but realized i was on generic alprazolam and switched it, it was like night and day." | 3 |
anxiety | "been on lexapro for 2 days. horrible nausea, headache. my husband asked the pharmacist about help with this. she recommended an over-the-counter liquid called ematrol. used by children and adults. it helped. also sipped ginger ale as needed. feel very out-of-body, shaky but trying to stick it out as everyone seems to say the first day/week is hell, but then all is good. am continuing on klonopin, per my psychiatrist's recommendation, until the lexapro kicks in. will try taking it at night, as this seems easier to "ride out" the side effects through sleep." | 3 |
depression | "i have suffered from depression. and bipolar, i was had stage 3 cancer. i was prescribed tramadol for pain. cancer free now. but i still take tramadol . when i don't take. i know it because i get annoyed with people quick like when they click finger nails together or smack when they eat stuff like. and it keep me from losing my temper when i am or dealing with stupid annoying people. this medication is great. i don't even need to take risperdal consta anymore i take one 50mg a day sometimes every other day and i am good." | 1 |
adhd | "i like this medicine since it last 12-14 hours. it helps depression as well and it helps me in college. without it i wouldn't be doing as well. it helps me stay on task and focus so i can get my work done. there isn't much side effects to this stimulant, maybe insomnia and a suppressed appetite but thats all. i reccommend this medicine for people with add, adhd, and depression. it really improves the quality of your life. there isn't anything bad about this medicine. i hope it works for anyone who needs it." | 9 |
birth control | "reading these reviews is so disheartening. i've been taking apri for over 5 years now. suddenly over the past 6 months my acne is terrible and i get menstrual migraines. clearly i haven't done my research. i am stopping tomorrow. do not take this pill." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "been on it for about 1 1/2 years for insomnia and mood swings (bipolar 2) tried a few other drugs but this one works best. i have gained weight but i am a calmer, happier person on it. my sleep schedule has settled over time. initially i slept too much (10 + hrs) or was tired during day. settled finally on 2 generic seroquel xr50's about 3-4 hrs before bed and that works pretty good for me. don't know why it takes that long to kick in but it works so i don't care about why." | 5 |
depression | "i have tried several anxiety and antidepressant medicines with not so good results. everyone who is around me has noticed that i am happier now that i have found pristiq. i think that it is important to know what is best for you, but pristiq works for me." | 1 |
acne | "when i turned 40 i started getting cysts on my chin and jawline (a lovely side effect of hormones) and dealt with it for 6 months before deciding to finally see my dermatologist. she prescribed 55 mg and the results were immediate and remarkable. i've been on it for 4 months and have had no side effects (i take no other medications though) and have had zero breakouts. as other reviewers have mentioned, it is expensive so be sure to get the discount card from your doctor which is good for 3 refills. i see my doctor every 3 months so she can monitor my progress and give me another card. i have paid only $10 a month for this medication since i started it. my confidence has skyrocketed and i'm saving a ton of money on makeup!" | 2 |
birth control | "i had the implant inserted in feb of 2015 and have had it for about 10 months now. i have had no period since then. i have not experienced any spotting or mood swings. it is so convenient. i don't have to worry about condoms, taking a pill everyday, or spending money on tampons. two of my former co workers had gotten it before me and loved it which convinced me to try it out. i am very happy with my choice." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i took plan b about 6 months ago in august and about 3 months ago in november. i am very thankful that it could prevent me from becoming pregnant but ladies, please, do anything you can to avoid having to take this pill. i understand everyone's side effects are different but with me, they have been a roller coaster ride. after taking it the first time i experienced the usual side effects of bloating, sore breasts, and some mild dizziness. luckily, i received every expected period. in october i had noticed a lump in my right breast so i went to the doctor and found that it was benign thankfully. so here is why i say avoid plan b. i'm 18 years old, i shouldn't be developing breast lumps at this age." | 10 |
acne | "hi all,
when i was beginning tretinoin, i visited pages like these. i am here to offer another success story.
i am a 22 yo female and i had terrible skin. i felt like i had tried everything - spending buckets of money, too. i started tretinoin .05% in mid october 2015. i used it every night (don't do that! start slow!) and had a terrible purge. i didn't date/go out for a period of several weeks. make up made things worse. this went on for 12 weeks. then by week 13, i had clear skin. i still have little red scars, and i get a tiny zit every once in awhile. but i don't wear makeup most days.
this medicine will teach you patience. another thing is it makes your routine so easy- light cleanser, tretinoin, done. no pricey masks, creams, etc." | 2 |
obesity | "redboxes -week two done, down 9lbs in all. did no exercise this week due to sickness. rested and slept all week. still on .6 and have no cravings and i am in full control of what i am eating. no side effects now. i trying to keep my calories up to 1200 per day. the reason i am not increasing my dose is that i have to pay out of pocket for the whole thing. this is helping me loose weight and if i don't put the dose up it will save me a ton of money." | 7 |
birth control | "not sure why everybody is bashing in this type of birth control but to me it seems perfectly fine. granted i have only been in it for two months but i haven't seen any changes in my weight, mood, or really anything at all. my period is basically non existent because the placebo is only four days and my body basically only bleeds for one day and it is very light. overall i think it does what it is suppose to do without any problems." | 0 |
adhd | "to make this short, my son was diagnosed with severe adhd at the age of 5. i've tried every single medication known to man. at the moment he takes 60 mg of focalin in the morning with an antidpressant and a mood stabilizer. he takes the mood stabilizer before bed also. after school, i give him 5mg of ritalin. before bed he takes his other stabilizer and 3-0.3mg of clonidine to force him to sleep. he has major anger issues. i tried intuniv about a year ago starting at 1 mg. he seemed to be a little better mood-wise, however his focalin would wear off at 2:00pm instead of 5:00pm. we bumped him up to 2mg he would take it with his clonidine and he would sleep, but not very well, falling asleep or staying asleep." | 9 |
depression | "was given the starter pack from the doctor, took three days worth was nauseous/diarrhea every day, then i got the flu couldn't keep anything down, so i quit taking it. started back on 40mg (doctors choice) and had nausea/diarrhea again. i only took it a few days because my stomach was cramping all the time and i was constantly in the bathroom. back to the doctor on friday, he is just going to have to give me something else." | 1 |
birth control | "i have a 2 1/2 year old and got the paragard placed after 6-8 pp. i went to the er presenting with appendicitis and come to find out i am 8w5d pregnant! needless to say i am very angry about this because i had to go through two very painful procedures to retrieve my iud with no success...as well as a tore cervix ..so i am now looking at a major surgery to remove it! the pregnancy is above my iud so it is very very painful.....i am absolutely miserable.....do not get this placed it was the worst mistake of my life!" | 0 |
depression | "this medications saved my life. i was suicidal, depressed and nothing seemed to work before. about a week after starting to take abilify depression began lifting and i'm energetic and feel great again!" | 1 |
birth control | "i have been on 3 different birth control pills in 3 years and i have to say aviane is the best. the other two were ortho and loestrin and they were both horrible for me. i was moody, crying all the time, angry, always hungry, bad cramping and depressed. i asked to be put back on aviane. it's been a week and i've noticed a dramatic difference. i'm so much more pleasant to be around, and i'm hardly ever hungry. the last time i was on aviane i lost around 20 pounds in a year. plus, no cramps!" | 0 |
birth control | "i got implanon because i had a horrible time with the shot, i forget pills since i can't have my phone at work to remind me. i'm allergic to adhesive and i have short fingers. i liked it ok at first, had some minor vertigo and nausea when the hormones began kicking in. i'm almost at a year now, and so far i've gained about 20 pounds and have not changed my eating or exercise habits, and every few months i end up thinking i'm pregnant. for the last month or so i've had the worst cramps i've ever had, my breasts hurt constantly, and still having vertigo and nausea. hoping my medical will let me have it removed. i'm not telling people not to get it as i know many people have a good reaction, according to my doctor my body is overreacting." | 0 |
birth control | "horrible. had it for a year and almost never stopped bleeding. period every 5 days but now i have it for a whole month. i am getting removed today an getting mirena instead" | 0 |
obesity | "i am 34 yrs old, 5'6, mom of 6 kids. my youngest is 7 mo old. and this is the heaviest i've been. i started contrave 3 weeks ago. my beginning weight was 242 and i've lost 18 lbs in 3 wks. this has been with strict calorie restriction and walking 30 mins to an hour daily if i can. contrave keeps my appetite in check and i forget to eat sometimes. i've had no side effects. i'm also doing the scale down program too. so far contrave has been great! i'll update again after my 2nd month.." | 7 |
depression | "effexor xr is the only drug i have found that worked for my depression (i have tried about 10 different drugs), but i gained weight. i got off it about 3 years ago because of the weight but haven't found anything that worked as well. " | 1 |
birth control | "i had skyla out in 2 months ago. the insertion was a bit painful, but it was over quickly. i had some moderate cramping for a couple of days and slight spotting. at my 1 week mark, i was having heavy cramping and some sharp pain. i checked and my doctor checked for my strings but they couldn't be found. i ended up going to the er having an ultrasound and a ct scan to see if the skyla was still in my uterus or has moved elsewhere into my abdomen. the nurse started an iv on me right away. she said it's in case they need to take me to the or. they hadnt even done the scans yet, but the doctor told me they've had many women come in with iuds that travel outside the uterus and into the abdominal cavity and it require surgery right away." | 0 |
birth control | "i'm 17 years old and my mom works at an ob/gyn office and had me get implanon. the only negative part was it bruised for about a week and my stomach was a little upset the next day. i have gained no weight or have had my mood effected or any other bad side effects. my sex drive is just as high as it has been. i love it because i have not gained weight, i have light spotting to no periods and it's stuck in my arm so i don't have to remember my birth control daily." | 0 |
weight loss | "i am 25, i started this pill on 4/15/2010 and my weight was 243lbs. the first four days i didn't exercise with it but i was watching what i was eating. 4/19/2010 i went to gym to enroll and when they took my weight i was so impressed because in just 4 days i lost 7lbs. my goal is to reach 160lbs. i have the dry mouth and i don't get enough sleep, besides that i like it. i hope this will help those who want to try this pill." | 6 |
birth control | "i have had the iud for about 3 months now. the insertion was definitely unpleasant as my cervix was being stubborn, and i have had a child. the cramping during insertion was unpleasant i would say a 6 out of 10. i started bleeding and had a period that week. my normal periods before the iud where extremely painful and minimal bleeding for 3 days then stop for 2 then bleed again for 2-3 days. with the iud i bleed heavy for 3-5 days with minimal cramping. it is pretty awesome actually. the only issue i have had is a change in discharge, not bad but a thicker discharge than normal. my dr. said that can be normal, i ran the gammot of tests just to be sure and its just my bodies reaction to the copper." | 0 |
birth control | "it seemed that side effects were mild at first, but emotional liability has been worsening over the past couple months. anger, apathy, excessive crying, irrational and unpredictable moods, lots of fatigue. throw in heart palpitations and five extra pounds and i finally made the decision to switch; picked up a different oral contraceptive prescription today. i'm sure hoping for a dramatic change!" | 0 |
anxiety | "lexapro really helped me to feel more like myself. after a long time battling a "mystery" disease, i was debilitated, i couldn't function in my normal life, and was feeling just very strange. i decided that i would go to a psyche, and he prescribed me lexapro. it really seemed to help. i eventually stopped taking it, and have been pretty much okay for the past 4 years or so, but now the symptoms are flaring up again, with some additional stuff so i am going through the medical rounds again to make sure there is nothing underlying. and if there's not then i'm going to suggest that i get back on lexapro because it really did seem to help me! i didn't have any side effects with it that i can remember. it really worked well." | 3 |
birth control | "i am 24 and recently sought out a birth control pill because i will be getting married in march. i was put on loestrin24 back in december 09. thankfully i did not read all of the scary internet blogs until afterwards or i probably wouldn't have tried it. i have not had mood swings (in fact, i feel i am a less moodier person now). it is easy to keep up with and seeing that i am a first time bc user fell in love with knowing when my menstrual cycle would occur. the only negative side effects that have occurred since taking the pill: i gained 10 pounds the first two weeks of taking this pill. i've had a hard time shedding those pounds, but at least it has not increased as of yet. secondly, my boobs hurt like crazy. i can hardly touch them, they are so sore." | 0 |
anxiety | "i'm 15 years old and before being on this i was a mess. i was so anxious all the time i left school and it was just so bad i didn't hang out with friends for months but after being on it i can't even begin to explain how great i feel. i never feel nervous or anxious for anything i'm back at school , going to football games , hanging with friends everyday , and making new ones . this is the best. i have felt in so so long , probably ever! i'm so thankful for this medication ! it takes about 3 months for it to actually work but i highly suggest it!!!!!" | 3 |
birth control | "i had the mirena in for a little over 5 years. i spotted every now and then the first couple months but my doctor prescribed me estrogen to take for about a week to stop the bleeding. after that i was ok. i've never had problems with depression until about two years ago. i was low in energy, didn't want to do much and i gained 25lbs in the last year. my hair also started coming out. at first i thought the depression, hair loss, and weight gain was just me but after reading other comments i see that it wasn't. i just got mine removed today and it's such a relief. i'm going to give my body a rest to normalize itself before i opt for the pill which is what i had my doctor prescribe me." | 0 |
birth control | "a lot of spotting for the first two months, and cramping-wise i felt like i was on my period for two months. it wasn't ideal but of course i stuck it out, and skyla definitely did what it was advertised to do! i had unprotected sex with a stable partner with no thoughts of pregnancy. my periods completely went away in 3 months. that's right-no periods for 1.5 years! those are the postitive aspects of skyla, but no one really talks about the negative side effects. i was prepared for cramping and bleeding, but i also started getting terrible cystic acne, and my breasts would painfully swell (one at a time) two cup sizes. i ended up getting it removed after 1.5 years and i'm really happy i did. the positive aspects of skyla weren't worth it" | 0 |
depression | "when you take the correct dose it works great. lifts me from my depression/worries all the time. i've been using it for years with moderate depression and when i take it i don't worry as much or feel down. truly a life saver!" | 1 |
insomnia | "one of the effective ones for insomnia...long acting. actually, i was up 3 nights straight, had to take one 2mg or 2.5...caught up on major sleep. i can't say it's doing a 9pm to 7am. however, it's aiding me in getting sleep. i may need to take it properly. only downfall, i don't like downers. also, it doesn't cause hunger but it relaxes me enough to indulge in what i'd normally decline doing. minor after effect of low energy." | 8 |
pain | "i came into the er a week-and-a-half ago with gallbladder-related symptoms, was given some toradol, and this medication completely wiped out my pain. i was also given the same medication after my gallbladder was removed and had good pain relief postoperatively. better than the narcotic meds, that's for sure!" | 4 |
acne | "i have only been on this for about a month. since the first day i have started using it i have not seen one more pimple on my face. it is amazing! wish i would have gone to my dermatologist sooner... i did not experience any redness nor did it get worse before it got better. it is helping clear my existing acne marks also. i didn't have very bad acne to begin with but at one point i would get multiple pimples all at once on my cheeks. it was enough to make me self conscience. my skin has however been quite oily but it's worth it in my opinion. i'm hoping as more time goes my skin will adjust. i suggest everyone give this a try." | 2 |
obesity | "i really don't understand why meridia was discontinued. it really worked very well for me in 2008. i did heart stress testing before using it to be safe. i went once a month to doctor to check on my progress & how i was feeling. it really took away my constant hunger. i lost 35 - 40 pounds over the course of about five months. i felt fantastic. kept the weight off for 3 years and appetite remained decreased for that time. didn't make me feel "speedy" at all. i had increased energy but no nervousness. the energy helped with workouts & positivity. i think they really should bring this pill back because it really does work when carefully prescribed and monitored. the fda should reconsider and do some new studies. new alternatives don't compare" | 7 |
birth control | "i have had implanon for over a year and absolutely loved it for the first 8 months, then the acne started. i have never had an issue with my skin before and thought "oh maybe its just the stress of college or the water or something" my test was to see if the problem continued over summer when i was back to a stress-free, clean environment. after a month in to summer, my face still looks awful. i enjoy not having a period but it's not worth my beauty. if my face doesn't clear up soon, i will take it out." | 0 |
depression | "my doctor switched me to duloxetine from citalopram in october. i was doing fine on the citalopram, but my doc thought this would be better due to anxiety and some chronic pain due to a car accident. i hate this stuff. i do not have the horrible side effects that some people experience but i am getting headaches, trouble urinating, and mood swings. the hot flashes have subsided. i am on 60 mg. i want to go off of this. i've called my doctor, but no call back yet. i want to be happy again. i want to go out with my husband and friends. right now, my bed and home are my best friends. i'm scared to go off of it. i've heard nightmare stories. please pray." | 1 |
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