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bipolar disorde | "i am a 31 year old female. i was prescribed lamictal by my psychiatrist after describing my terrible mood swings. i was easily annoyed, agitated, and irritable. i would go from super happy and laughing to crying and screaming at the drop of a hat. i tried so hard to control it, but i couldn't. this medication has leveled me out so much. i feel much more "normal." i'm currently taking 50 mg twice a day. after about a month, i do notice my symptoms start to return. i tell my psychiatrist, and he ups my dose. i'm hoping i'll eventually reach a dosage that'll stick. i still have some anxiety (especially social anxiety), but this medication has helped me so much. it has really improved my personal relationships." | 5 |
obesity | "my doctor offered me contrave, and i started taking it on nov. 10, 2015, i weighed 175 ibs but i am only 5 ft tall and small boned. so i really need to get down to at least 115-120 at the most. i have been on it for three weeks now and so far i've lost 11 lbs. and i am on a low carb diet. i feel better, and my appetite is deminishing, some of the side effects i noticed is dry mouth, constipation, a slight headache but i believe it will go away, it is tolerable. i have tried so many things in the past and never could really stick to anything, the doctor said my cholesterol is high and so i am doing everything i can right now eating wise to get it to come down, i am going to give myself 6mths on this diet and scale down program." | 7 |
bipolar disorde | "i took latuda for a little over a year and i had so many side effects. i was so tired all the time, i couldn't function at work and i was a cashier, my throat got smaller, i would gag brushing my teeth and i used to be able to take 3 pills at once without a problem. when i was on latuda i could barely swallow one and i still gagged. i had memory loss, weight gain. i was miserable and i couldn't figure out why. then i realised that it was latuda. so, i got weaned off of it and i felt 10 million times better, i lost 50lbs since i've been off of it, i can function again, my memory is slowly coming back and i don't gag when i brush my teeth and i can swallow more than one pill without gagging." | 5 |
birth control | "i started the nexplanon november of 2013. from there my period was crazy and out of control. i started getting acne and my sex drive was down to the ground! i haven't had sexual intercourse in months because of the prolong period and no sex drive. other than that i love that you don't have to worry about taking it everyday and that i didn't gain weight. i had to get it taken out after 6 months, which is today. couldn't take it anymore." | 0 |
birth control | "before my procedure, i had researched iuds extensively. basically, all i was seeing was negative reviews. if you're the same, seeing if this is for you, this is a positive review for you to read! first off, the insertion. the worst part, by far, is when they clamp your cervix. i screamed bloody mary and cursed. the pain stopped once it was inserted. however, i did almost pass out after the procedure. i got very hot during the insertion and started sweating like a whore in church. after laying down for a while, i was alright to drive myself home. two days post insertion, i've had little to few cramps, and only some spotting. if you can get your head past the insertion, go for it! so far, i love it." | 0 |
anxiety | "battled with anxiety and depression for almost 30 years now. was on xanax but got addicted to it and ended up in hospital recently. tapered me off the xanax and gave me gabapentin 600mgs twice a day. started seeing a difference in a few days, amazing. works better on my anxiety than any benzo that i have been on. and i have been on most of them at one point or another. i wake up in a good mood. the only drawback that i have is that the morning dose makes me sleepy til about 11an but that is it. but i am not complaining because i would rather be sleepy than anxious and depressed." | 3 |
weight loss | "update: i have been on qsymia for about six weeks and have lost twenty pounds. i feel pretty good and am getting into some really good eating habits while taking this medication. the only side effect i have had is constipation and it is pretty much under control. feel great!" | 6 |
depression | "for the past several years i have been trying to find the right balance to deal with the anxiety and depression of post traumatic stress disorder. i have been on citalopram for the depression and that seems to work well. it has been hard to find an antipsychotic that works and currently i'm on latuda. i'm also on a mood stabilizer lamictal. my dr added deplin. long story i wound up without my latuda and deplin for about 6 weeks. in 6 weeks i was off the charts on the ups and my old patterns were popping up. not good. i went back on the latuda and began evening out but still had too much up. now i've been back on the deplin for a week and i feel completely numb. trouble sleeping at the right times, trouble being awake or at least alert at the right times." | 1 |
depression | "abilify worked for me within 1 1/2 weeks, yes i gained weight but i felt the best since my fibromyalgia started. but i have medicare disability and went into doughnut hole. the $800 price point was more than i can handle." | 1 |
birth control | "i have been on this birth control for 8 years now. i take it for acne, birth control, menstrual disorder premenstrual dysphoric disorder. i love this birth control they tried to put me on something else and i said no! i love this bc and i want to stay on it. regulated my periods, took away migraines, took away me throwing up whenever my period came, and i never gained weight from it. i recommend this bc to anyone." | 0 |
acne | "i went to a dermatologist back in november, he prescribed me zaina , i start out by using it daily and it cause me a lil redness but it went away , it also made break out a lil when i first start using it , i think that was one of the side effects , but anyways its now january, and my face is looking so muchhhhh better i only have a bit of scars but besides that zaina help me out a lot , and i would recommend this to other people struggling with acne . i also took before and after pictures and i love how my skin is looking ." | 2 |
weight loss | "i started phentermine 37.5 on 5-4-16 with a weight of 247 lbs and as of today 5-11-16 i'm at 235 lbs. all i want is water! i have zero cravings for sweets or sodas. i keep my carbs at 100 a day. only side effects i have are increase in energy and dry mouth, which is why i always have a bottle of water in my hands." | 6 |
depression | "i've had depression for 12 years, and have been on paxil about 10. the paxil worked for a few years, but the anxiety and depression slowly worked its way back into my life. so along with the paxil they added other drugs (effexor, wellbutrin) but they made me even more anxious. i was finally put on regular seroquel and found it worked for a little while, but i was so tired all the time i couldn't function the next day. i was literally fired from 3 jobs from being stuck in bed and refusing to get up. i was switched to seroquel xr 100mg last year combined with the 90mgs of paxil i'm still on, and i've found a drastic improvement in my mood, anger and anxiety. my only complaint would be how sleepy it makes me in the mornings. a large coffee or a caffeinated beverage does the trick though and its worth the sleepiness to have some peace of mind." | 1 |
birth control | "at first i was pleased at how easy it was and that i didn't have to remember to take a pill. then the side effects happened. i now have cystic acne on my face and am having to spend loads of money to cure it, because it has gotten so bad. i also gained weight after being under 110 lbs my entire life. i have no sex drive and my relationship has plummeted into the ground because of it. i have insomnia and get very little sleep and i am also exhausted 24/7. i have no desire to do anything anymore. unfortunately i couldn't see the doctor until january because of the holidays. i cant wait to get it out." | 0 |
birth control | "i have had my implanon for 2 years now. i got it at my 6 week postpartum check up. i didn't get my first period until over a year into having it (my baby was 17 months old when i got my first period). the cramps have been awful, periods are super unpredictable- for example i had a 4 week period, then nothing for 5 weeks, then 4 day period, nothing for 2 weeks, then 6 day period. i have had a terrible time losing weight, i haven't gone back down to my pre-pregnancy weight despite eating healthy and working out. i have headaches on it, mood swings, low energy but other than that it's great. it has done it's job- in that i haven't gotten pregnant while on it so i give it an 8." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "diagnosed adhd, bipolar, major depression, gad, panic disorder. have been on saphris 5 mg at night for 1 week. after the first dose i could tell a huge difference in my mood. for the first time in months i woke up in a great mood. after a few days, i knew i was no longer in mania. which i've been in for at least 4 mths. my thinking is back to normal. the only problem i'm having is keeping my mood stabilized. when i take it at night it puts me to sleep in 15 min. no longer using sleeping meds. for one week of use i think it's a great medicine." | 5 |
birth control | "i've been on sronyx for 5 years & i love it. i started taking the pill when i was 14 & i only gained 5 pounds & i spotted for a few days. i love this pill i'll never change to a different one !" | 0 |
pain | "i am 25. i started using butrans 3 weeks ago. it has been a life saver - i started taking it for pain after wanting to stop popping the percocets. i was optimistic, but honestly didn't have much faith in it. to my surprise the butrans has relieved my pain since day 1. if i do something that aggravates my back such as standing or walking for extended periods of time, then i get some back pain, but its really nothing compared to what i am used to. i am very thankful for having found out about this patch. it has influenced my life in so many positive ways so far. i was frustrated physically and emotionally prior to starting butrans, i feel much more happier now. my pain is from spinal reconstruction to correct severe scoliosis - 2008." | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "i began taking lamictal for lower body spasticity due to an injury to my cns. my neurologist decided to try lamictal in order to prevent these seizure-like episodes from occurring daily, and it worked; however, it made an even bigger impact on my mental and emotional state. at 19, i've dealt with depression, severe anxiety, and irritability for approximately 5 years now, and the stability i gained from taking this medication (for convulsions!) has absolutely changed my life." | 5 |
birth control | "after reading reviews i was extremely scared to try nexplanon.. but i am so glad i took the chance. the insertion process was easy but the bruise did last 4 weeks after. i am someone who suffers from unbalanced hormones (had no idea until after insertion) and because of that i have anxiety, depression, and also other problems. after nexplanon i felt very balanced out.. my anxiety went down so much and i wasn't as depressed. its amazing how much hormones affect our moods! i am so glad i decided to try this out and i don't think i'll ever go back to taking pills. i do get bad headaches sometimes, but my period weirdly came on time but it was just really light spotting. other than that, i recommend trying it out because everyone is different." | 0 |
birth control | "i was really excited to try an iud but i am very disappointed with how it worked out. the insertion is not as bad as people say it is. it is definitely not comfortable but take some pamprin and you will be okay. the bad cramps after the insertion last for about a week. the only thing this birth control really helped me with was to not get pregnant. i was hoping it would help with my periods. they are very light but last for 11 days! that is outrageous! my cramps are worse and i break out more. i would not recommend this birth control there are better options." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have taken paxil for years, my insurance company stopped paying for it, and the pharmacy put me on the generic, the worst thing that could have happened in three days i was an hysterical wreck (i was taking the generic). i started thinking of suicide. someone else pointed out above something very important, if you miss a couple of days the side effects (withdrawal) is awful, i was never so sick in my life. if you can take the generic, great otherwise it is very very expensive, and never forget to take it." | 3 |
acne | "i owe my self-confidence to adapalene! i went off to college in the fall and my skin immediately went completely out of wack. my doctor started out by prescribing me spironolactone to clear my skin, but i did not like the side effects. her next suggestion was adapalene, and i couldn't be happier about deciding to start using it. i simultaneously started applying adapalene when i started hormonal birth control, so some of my clear skin could be because of the bc. i experienced about 3 weeks of an initial breakout, but by the 4th and 5th weeks i got to witness my skin get clearer and clearer everyday. it has now been 8 weeks, and all my breakouts are almost completely gone! my skin is dry, but loading it up with moisturizer every night is absolutely worth it." | 2 |
birth control | "i've been taking this birth control for 5 years and love it. i never had any side effects. i took loestrin first and hated it, bad mood swings and increased appetite so i immediately switched to sprintec and was completely happy. i recently had to switch to a new pill due to spotting between periods." | 0 |
insomnia | "i was talked into klonopin by my doctor. i was quite resistant to benzodiazepe medications. i take 2 mg at night before bed. this medication has been a life-saver for me. my doctor asked that on some nights that i go down to 1.5mg in order to keep the medication working well. have been taking it for three years this way, and it works. sleep is so important, and i have tried everything. good medication for insomnia." | 8 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been on latuda 40mg since january 2012. i was prescribed it to help me sleep because i suffer with a severe case of insomnia. i had tried many different types of medicines to help knock me out. my dr had tried saphris but i was experiencing all the severe side effects. so my dr discontinued that medicine and started me on latuda 40mg. the medicine worked very well with my mood swings and insomnia. it wasn't until the past couple weeks that i haven't been able to sleep anymore. so my doctor decided to increase my dosage to 80mg. i'm on night one but its 4:30am and still not sleeping. i'm also on depakote and lexapro." | 5 |
pain | "i have been challenged with pain management as a result of acute reflex sympathetic dystrophy for 5 years now. last year i had a spinal cord stimulator implanted and it is working wonders. thank you boston scientific neuromodulation.
ive weaned off the need for fentanyl and oxycodone and now manage the pain very well with methadone. its long acting actions are outstanding, and it doesnt leave me feeling high as so many of the other opiates do. overall an excellent choice by me pain docs!" | 4 |
adhd | "i suffer from a fairly severe case of adhd, and take 30 mg adderall xr daily. having been on this medication for quite a few years now and taking an almost 7 month break from adderall, i've gained a better understanding of myself both on and off the drug. adderall gives me a balance in every sense of the word. it helps me regulate my emotions, gives me the focus i lack, and allows me to feel whole inside. i also feel that it helps me with connecting to others. with impulsivity as a main symptom of my adhd and one that gets me in a lot of trouble, adderall helps me to be more mindful when i am communicating myself to the people that i care about. aside from the mild appetite suppression, this drug really does wonders for people like me." | 9 |
bipolar disorde | "when first diagnosed another medication was prescribed. i then researched seroquel. being an insomniac i asked my pvc if i could try it. it made life so much easier. i began to control my agitation with others. i used to fly off the handle and what i call "my crazy" would come out. if looks could kill i would be guilty of numerous killings. i am able to be in situations that are less than desirable without offending anyone. it was a challenge being around others who were not as intelligent and immature whereas now i recognize how i should interact with them. my true personality is seen rather than the perception that followed me for the majority of my life." | 5 |
depression | "on 2 mg. it made me feel empty inside. like things didn't bring excitement, adrenaline. everything seemed blank. had major sweet cravings for the first month or two but it leveled off. the most sweet cravings were at 5 mg a day. really brought reality into full focus. got it a pharmacy that use a different supplier that's cheaper." | 1 |
birth control | "this birth control was not good. i gained weight all in my stomach and had horrible horrible bloating before my period for about 3 days. it was as if i was 4 months pregnant - none of my clothes fit and i'd feel too uncomfortable to sit in a chair. acne was more worse than it has ever been." | 0 |
pain | "i have a combination of trochanteric bursitis - and/or sciatica nerve pain . my leg was in pain while standing, walking or lying on the affected side. also i am having tingling and nerve pain in the ankle and foot. i spent 3 months other treatments. once given gabapentin - the next day - i didn't not have any more pain. i only take 100mg at night - no other time. no side effects - this is the miracle i've been waiting for! what a relief ! still getting and mri on my back - to finalize what is what. really worth a try." | 4 |
birth control | "i love it...best birth control i've ever used! no daily pill, no sickness, mood swings, or breakouts. i've tried at least 6 different types and a couple of different formulations of birth control since i was about 14 and this by far has been the easiest one to handle. i use birth control to regulate my cycle. i have not needed birth control to regulate me since i stopped using it in 2.5 yrs ago. only negatives are cost even though it's better and removing it can be tricky few times." | 0 |
insomnia | "this drug is a very mild, but effective drug. it can be used for long periods. i find it works hit and miss, but i need to take doses throughout the night." | 8 |
birth control | "this pill has not been for me. i had a period right before i started taking it, then 2 more times within 3 weeks i had more bleeding. it seems as though other raters on here have also had abnormal bleeding due to this pill. i also have a decreased sex drive and feel bloated almost all of the time. i will be switching soon." | 0 |
weight loss | "at 280 pounds, recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and told to start medications, i turned to my doctor to discuss potential stomach procedures. well, with 1 kidney, i'm pretty certain diabetes would eventually cut my life short so why not go through a drastic change? no.... instead i asked her for three months to lose 30 pounds, and she suggested i try adipex/phenermine 37.5mg so like many all of you, i did, and i instantly felt that sudden feel good surge of energy. i'm now 10 weeks in and lost 33.5 pounds. some will read this and many of your posts and instantly think it's a fake review. but honestly readers, this pill has changed my outlook on life. give it a shot, it may not work for all, but it may work for you!" | 6 |
pain | "i having been taking tramadol for the past two years for abdominal pain due to excessive scar tissue from 5 surgeries. it has been great for everyday mild pain. i have no side effects at all. unfortunately no loss of appetite! however, when my pain is severe this doesn't quite cut it and it hasn't ever really done anything for my back pain, which tends to flare up often. " | 4 |
birth control | "i got the skyla placed about 5 days ago. the first time we tried, my cervix wouldn't dilate enough to be placed, so i had to see another dr that injected my cervix with a drug that dilated my cervix enough. it was very painful for me. i felt 3 or four sharp pinches and the usually bad period cramps. for the first 15 minutes after i was so light headed that i had to put cold water on my face and sit down. had bad period cramps and light spotting for the rest of the day. still have some spotting and cramping 5 days later. i haven't had sex since so can't comment on how effective it is, but wanted to give me experience with insertion. although it was rough for me, i would suggest it to anyone that wants long term bc" | 0 |
pain | "i was given diclofenac for an inflamed tendon in my foot. i was told to take it for 3 weeks and see how my symptoms were. after 3 weeks my foot pain was gone. i was told to drop it to 1 pill per day for 3 more weeks. i had been in menopause for over a year. i got a period and one of the side effects is changes in your menstrual cycle. not happy. after i stopped taking the pills, about a week now, i've had horrible pain in both knees that i didn't have before, and the pain in my foot is back. i have a popping in the back of one knee that someone says sounds like it may be a baker's cyst. i can't even walk normal. i have an appointment this coming week and will try to follow up. not sure if this caused it, but too much of a coincidence." | 4 |
birth control | "i first got the implant back in november 2014. the first two months were terrible, i didn't get the period like most did but my mood swings were completely out of control. after some time, i started feeling like myself again. i'm still a little more crabby than i used to be and i am constantly tired. i could handle those side effects though. what i can't handle is the weight gain and the periods. about 4 months ago, my period started and really hasn't stopped. i've been spotting and heavily bleeding for so long. i called my obgyn and they prescribed the hormones but once i'm done with the pills, it's starts right up again. what's the point of having the implant if i have to take a pill everyday anyway! i just want it out." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on this bc for about 3 months now. this is the 3rd prescribed type of pill i've been on. weight gain was an issue when i first started w/ ortho tri-cyclen lo, but my weight has been pretty constant now. my acne has cleared up significantly, which is nice! my sex drive is still the same, unless i'm the water pill week. my periods have been pretty brief compared to my original 7 day cycles, then becoming 2 weeks (yes, weeks!) on the 2nd bc i was on for months, they are very predictable and my calendar is always accurate so i am well prepared, but i still get severe cramps the first 2 days, which has always been a constant problem for me, on and off all the bc's i've been on. i am still a virgin, only 17, and not sure why this is??" | 0 |
obesity | "update..sw 259 as of 2/27 cw 255. today is 3/13 cw 249, yes this is correct. i can't believe the scale. i am a shame to admit i still haven't incorporated exercise. for those who are reading this and can't decide based on these comments. you need to try it yourself, i was so afraid to try it after reading what people were experiencing with the symptoms. i have no symptoms and i am doing 2 pills in the morning and 1 at night. my insurance covered it so i only paid $30.00 with coupon for a 120 pills. my doctor called and schedule a 6 week follow up appointment to see if its working. we're aiming for 5% of my body weight in 6 weeks. at this rate i will have surpass that goal. if this pill did not work for me, my next option was surgery" | 7 |
birth control | "i my boobs got huge on this pill but as well as them i also gained a extra weight on my hips. i completely lost my sex drive as well so it is hurting my relationship. as well as it has been making me so moody. i give this drug a 5 because i never got pregnant. however, the side effects were bad." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have been using ativan for over 1 year and i am extremely pleased with its actions. i have been a chronic back pain sufferer for over a decade. my pain, medications, and change of lifestyle cause much anxiety, and my quality of life has greatly been improved since beginning use of ativan. i was started on 1 mg 3x a day (when required) and still find it effective, at same dosage, but have noticed i don't get as tired after taking a dose as i once did, which is a good thing." | 3 |
pain | "helps alot, without the help i wouldn't be able to get out of bed and live a " normal" life as just being able to enjoy my children, grandchildren their laughter smiles and even their tears. instead of being in my bedroom in the worst pain ever. " | 4 |
anxiety | "i have had anxiety since i was a child, from my personal experiences this medicine is the fastest and effective but be very careful also the most depending. i ran my prescription short one month and was without for a couple of days and had a seizure while driving. just because the doctor says three or four times a day doesn't mean you need them that much, be very careful!" | 3 |
adhd | "i am a 33 year old female. i was ddiagnosed with add when i was 10 years old. i have been on all the older add medicines. ritalin, vyvanse and focalin. this is my third week on intuniv. i started on the 3mg dose last night. i can hardly get up in the morning. i am so tired at work. when i get home, all i want to do is sleep. i am also so cranky. i am also noticing that i am having the famous "add stare" often. i haven't had that in years. i started this medicine because the concerta 72 mg i take every morning at 7am is wearing off at 1pm." | 9 |
insomnia | "i have had a great experience with seroquel. i have always had trouble falling asleep and getting fixated on noises and thoughts. i have been on 5mg melatonin for years and had been taking benadryl. i asked my doctor to try seroquel. the first night i took 25mg and slept sooo good but was in a daze and foggy the next day. so i split it and took 12.5mg ever since and it has been life changing. i take it an hour before bedtime and still take the melatonin as well. i don't have any side effects and sleep wonderfully." | 8 |
weight loss | "i took contrave as doctor ordered . i did not feel any improvement in appetite or weight loss. when i got to third week 2 am and 1 pm i was feeling bloated stomach hurt . i thought i will try to get to week 4 which was 2 am. and 2 pm. but i didn't get there. i was starting to feel out of breath and really bloated. i went back to doctor i said i can not take this anymore it is making me feel bad. i feel alright now . but my share of cost of contrave was $229.00 which i am out of pocket and still have half the pills of 120 left." | 6 |
birth control | "i went in expecting some pain and cramping and that is exactly what i got. i am 18 and have never had a child but i hate remembering to take pills so decided on skyla. the best way to describe the procedure is: uncomfortable! for me, the clamp and cleaning part was just an odd feeling. the worst pain was when the actual device was inserted. it was basically menstral cramps but 100 times worse. i got extremely light headed and threw up all over myself. the doctor informed me that those side effects are normal and i'm fine. after 5 minutes, i did still have cramping but was able to drive home. i had non-stop extreme cramps for about 6 hours after the procedure and they finally went down after taking midol. the pain is worth the safe 3 years!" | 0 |
weight loss | "my gynecologist put me on this because my carpal tunnel was really acting up. i had never heard of this and was very sceptical. i started taking it on monday, december 14, 2009 with a starting weight of 277.5. my dr suggested a piece of fruit in the morning, skip lunch, and a salad for dinner. after the first week i called the office and ask for a calorie count instead of his diet plan as i had throw my body into starvation mode. i lost 11 lbs the first week and the only side effect i am experiencing is dry mouth. i am currently consuming approx 1,200 per day as i am not excerising at the moment. i am very pleased with my results considering the stress levels i have had recently, i normally average a loss of 1 pound a day." | 6 |
pain | "i have very swollen lymph nodes in my neck, causing headaches, jaw pain, and swelling. i take 2 pills at once every eight hours and it takes about an hour to kick in, and it lasts about an additional 6 to 7 hours." | 4 |
weight loss | "so sick of doctors telling me to eat right and exercise. my knees are shot and i can barely walk. i finally mustered up the courage to ask my doctor for some real help and he told me about belviq and prescribed it, said he needs to see if i am a responsive. i am down 35 lbs. no longer have that uncontrollable need to eat non-stop. " | 6 |
birth control | "since i got this birth control implanted i've gained 20 lbs and have experienced irregular bleeding. i have also gone through several pregnancy tests because the implanon gives me the same symptoms as pregnancy. i'm nauseous, i get headaches, i'm tired, i have cramping, and i have mood swings. however, it is nice that i don't have to worry about a pill, patch, or a shot every three months. it has never really been painful. i would compare the pain of initial implant similar to the depo shot." | 0 |
depression | "i have been on effexor xr for over 15 years. i take a daily dosage of 300mg. it has been the most significant thing in my life! i am able to function normally, hold down a sometimes stressful job, be a great parent and most of all be the best me possible. i have a hormonal imbalance which causes my depression and no amount of psychological intervention was ever going to change that. effexor xr did. whilst there are side effects, my body has become accustomed to them and believe me they are nothing in comparison to the dreadful depression. i believe that it has saved my life and ensured that the life i lead is a good one. a couple of tablets a day, some minor side effects and i can get on with a wonderful life." | 1 |
birth control | "i've had nexplanon for 7 months now and i've only had one "period" that lasted for two weeks which is great! but i've gained a lot of weight. and have a problem with acne which i've never have more then one pimple at a time. and my hair is extremely greasy no matter what i try to do about it. i'm thinking about getting it removed." | 0 |
anxiety | "48 year old, slipped disc last year in bed 14 weeks, managed to avoid surgery with spinal steroid injection (it worked!). back to the point, was prescribed 3 x 300mg 4 times a day. always had mood problems, always thought it was simply my genetics and just got on with it (as you do), never had the guts to see the doctor but my mood drastically improved after taking the gabapentin. my back is better now but after a chat with the doc he's kept me on 3x300mg/day. if i forget to take them its back to being miserable. taking them is the difference between day and night and works almost instantly like a switch. i'm in awe of them, thank you whoever made them." | 3 |
birth control | "i've been taking portia now for 8 months and it is doing me very well. i first started taking birth control because i would go months on months without a period (7months the longest). since taking portia, my acne has gotten so much better, in the first 3 months i lost 20 lbs, there has been no negative effect for me." | 0 |
depression | "in comparison to cipralex, which i was on for about 6 months, paroxetine is extremely effective for me. cipralex put me to sleep, however, i have no adverse effects on paroxetine and feel so much better on the drug. i would say the drug brings me to a state of balance. not happy, but not sad either and i can live with that. my only concern is that i have gained about 15 pounds in 5 months due to the fact that i eat far more calories than i burn off. i hate the weight gain and my body feels foreign to me with the extra weight, but even so, my mood is so much better i'll take it." | 1 |
weight loss | "started victoza about 6 weeks ago after increasing weekly to 1.2 oh boy was i belching and it smelled like eggs!! couldn't eat much and was ok with that but i've tried skipping meals in the past and that didn't help my weight loss journey so i've tried to eat at least 2 meals daily i eat a low sugar 2 carb daily limit and attend cardio classes at the gym twice weekly. my blood sugar levels are good but i've not lost much weight -- down about 8 pounds was hoping for more but will keep at it! going to slowly increase to the last dose to see if that helps! fingers crossed !!" | 6 |
insomnia | "i had terrible sleep waking many times an hour. doctor prescribed ambien and it helped but i sleept only about 3 hours. he changed to lunesta which had longer half life and sleept about 5 hours give or take. no real side effects that i could tell. i started taking ionized magnesium powder from whole foods in water for general health reasons and found that i did not need lunesta any longer. i sleep soundly for 8 hours or more if schedule permits. i suggest that if you try magnesium start with a smaller amount that recommended and add benefiber because magnesium tends to loosen the bowel somewhat. magnesium is great for overall nerves health and i have not needed sleep aid since starting. whole foods has 365 brand or try calm." | 8 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been taking neurontin at 1800-2100 mg/day after a nightmare trial on seroquel. it felt like i was jettisoned up out of a deep, dark hole. everyone comments on how i am myself again, and i agree. it also helps with nerve pain, sleep, and definitely stabilized my moods. i have only gained 3 pounds, and i attribute that more to the fact i am eating again at all (don't eat when cycling). this medicine is easily metabolized and has few drug interactions. i am grateful that my doctor recommended it, as well as the cleveland clinic. it has been around since 1998, so i think we are good to go." | 5 |
birth control | "i have had the mirena only for a month however so far so good. the insertions was not as painful as i expected maybe because my ob inserted it while on my period. he stated for easy insertion. afterwards little cramping but nothing major. the only downfall is its only been a month and i have been bleeding often. first week no spotting but second week spotting then third week spotting but little more. i don't think its my period just yet as its a week before but i hate the in between bleeding." | 0 |
insomnia | "i really like unisom sleepgels. i work at night, so sometimes i have difficulty sleeping mornings. they help me get the sleep i need, with no grogginess. and i only take them when i'm too hyped up to go to sleep, but i need to sleep. " | 8 |
depression | "i was given this to treat my depression. this actually launched me into a full-blown manic state and this is how they found out i was bi-polar. just be careful and make sure you have the right diagnosis from your doctor." | 1 |
pain | "naproxen is working fine for me, no visible side effects. i damaged my right wrist 15 years ago cutting nerves (veins and major artery). most of my pain is through nerve damage. naproxen relives pain, sort of takes the edge off." | 4 |
birth control | "i am currently on my second pack of this pill. i switched because my doctor did not think i was on a high enough dose. since i have started on this, i am spotting constantly and my acne has flared up. almost everyday i have massive headaches where i just have to go in my room and sit in the dark. i am spotting constantly. my periods have gotten heavier and last the same amount of days as before. it does it's job of preventing pregnancy though." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on 3 different birth control pills. i started with tri-cyclen lo which didn't work because i had breakthrough bleeding. same thing happened with the tri-cyclen. i've been using apri for six months now and at first it was good but now i have a really heavy periods and breakthrough bleeding. i want to switch to a different birth control but i don't know what would be the best choice." | 0 |
pain | "i recently had a neck injury which caused the nerve to the left arm to be damaged. i used 300mg lyrica and 50mg of amitriptyline, at first, and then increased to 100mg at night, to help with the pain and allow me to get to sleep. i went off the lyrica after 4 months but have chosen to stay on the amitriptyline. the bonus that i experienced with using amitriptyline was that for the first time in over 20yrs i was able to get more than 4 hours of sleep per night. this has changed my life dramatically as i have energy that i haven't experienced in many years and i wake up fully rested and ready to meet the day." | 4 |
birth control | "i was on the birth control pills since 2014. recently, i switched birth control methods on august 8th, 2016 because i was going off to college. when i first got it, i had my period (in august), then i had no period in september, and october through now i have been on my period non-stop with cramping occasionally. that's the worst part... the only part i like is the weight gain because i can actually fit my clothes now.. 6 months will be in february and my doctor says my monthly bleeding will stop.. hopefully it does because this sucks, really!" | 0 |
pain | "suffering from joint pain due to cancer has been a debilitating existence. when my doctor prescribed the methadone while i was on a morphine pump getting 350mg of morphine a day just to function, i was hoping and praying for a miracle. i found it. at 15 - 20 mg of methadone a day i can function and in the morning i can actually hold a piece of paper without screaming. the stigma that has also come with the methadone is not welcomed but i try to educate those that are naive rather than becoming angry or ashamed. i will ask them to read on this medicine and after they have a different point of view and i can receive the treatment without the methadone being the focus of their attention." | 4 |
birth control | "i'm 18 years old, i've been on this birth control (aka bc) since i was 13. i was diagnosed with severe chronic migraines because of my period well one way to stop it was taking this bc, and not getting pregnant. anyways, it stopped my migraines and headaches i didn't have cramps much anymore, i use to wear night pads during the day because of how heavy my flow was and now i get my period maybe every 3 months and its only for a couple of days. i haven't experienced any weight gain or hair loss! i love it! but it is different for everyone like when i first got it, i had my period not kidding you, 5 months straight, it was hell! but after that 5 months i didn't have a period for over a year! it really works" | 0 |
acne | "it took a good couple of months for me to start seeing noticeable results. when i first started using it my skin was so red and started peeling and flaking off it also made me break out so much. make sure to use plenty of moisturiser and hydrating products (i use dermalogica skin soothing hydrating lotion, would recommend it as it helps a lot with the dryness but doesn't leave your skin with a greasy feel) after about a month the redness and peeling stopped. it's taken a little less than a year for my skin to get to where it is now, it is so clear and has very minimal redness, it's also helped with the scarring. you have to have a lot of patience when using this product but its 100% worth it in the end." | 2 |
adhd | "my 7yo son has had adhd since he was a toddler. he started taking adhd meds at the age of 3-- three months before turning 4. he was already threatened to be taken out of preschool for his behavior. he's always had an i don't care attitude, very destructive unintentionally, couldn't even sit down to watch any tv show longer than 5 minutes. we had the hardest time finding a punishment that he actually feared until a therapist gave us 1-2-3 magic to watch--it worked! we started him on vyvanse, but he had 6 side effects from it. he got switched to focalin as he grew he's now switched to focalin xr and now up to 40mg in the morning and at lunch 5mg to get him through the day. we love it, but it doesn't last long." | 9 |
insomnia | "i can fall asleep but never stay asleep, and although with ambien i still woke up 4 times i went right back to sleep, no laying there looking at the walls, for hours, with thoughts." | 8 |
bipolar disorde | "i am 38, female, in a committed relationship again after divorce and bipolar type 1. been on the generic of this drug (25mg) for 4 days. not on any other meds. my therapeutic dose is 75mg, so i'm not quite there yet. it may be too soon to give a review, but it's important to note that i experienced immediate relief within 24 hours. but the real reason i am reviewing it today--day 4--i feel like my "old self" and not the bright shiny new self i experienced for 3 days straight. i also want to note that i feel like i go through withdrawal about 2-3 hours before i need to take my next pill (before bed) & get extremely moody. i am still optimistic, however. i plan on giving another review in a few weeks." | 5 |
acne | "i had horrible acne all over my cheeks. after about 3 months being on yaz, adoxa and using epiduo gel my acne is completely gone. i might get a small pimple every once in a while but it's hardly noticeable. i have tried everything possible to get rid of acne but this is the only thing that actually works." | 2 |
pain | "have suffered with fibro & arthritis for years. nothing has helped, including lyrica, cymbalta, celebrex, nambutome. i was prescribed tylenol3 in late sept. its now december & just one tylenol 3 a day has helped remarkably, & eliminates nambutome 2x day plus xanax to help me sleep. finally, something that helps & my pa is mortified to continue prescribing!!!" | 4 |
insomnia | "i took the only melatonin in my house at the time which was 5mg. since school had started i found it really hard to go to bed before 10 and i would just lay in bed waiting. i took this and it really helped me fall asleep but i've been really sleepy ever since. i took it 2 nights ago and i'm still sleepy and its really annoying. i think 5 mg is way too much. i'll only ever take small doses" | 8 |
acne | "i started using this two weeks ago and my skin is the clearest i've ever seen it. i have bad combination skin and i just put a thin layer on my problem areas before i went to bed. the only thing bad with it is that it does get flaky, but moisturizer clears it up" | 2 |
birth control | "i had nexplanon put in 9 months ago. i forget i have it and i forget women have periods. i don't remember how annoying it is to get it. not a drop of blood in 9 months and no pregnancy. no negative side effects at all. i love it!" | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on the pill for a solid 4 months now and have had overall no bad experiences. it has taken my body a bit to get used to it but i haven't experienced mood swings, nausea, or headaches. it has helped me to regulate my period, even lighten my flow. i normally have really terrible and painful periods but after the 3rd month my cramps became more bearable. i have moderate acne and its caused my skin to become a little red but its starting to go away now.
i'd say the only con is my period lasts about 6-7 days.... maybe that will change later on. i haven't experienced weight gain but i hope i do. but overall i suggest it to women who have had bad experiences with high dosage birth control pill. i went from yaz to this and feel better." | 0 |
birth control | "my experience has been great so far. i have been taking this pill over 8 years now. i did experience weight gain which was a good thing. i do experience bloating before and during my period, my period tends to last for 3-4 days. i have missed a couple here and there and have not gotten pregnant thank god. i recommend this pill to anyone who is searching for a pill to try." | 0 |
birth control | "getting this thing put in was one of the worst pains i've ever felt. i first tried mirena, but turns out my cervix is "kinked like a hose" and so it consequently would not fit, but i still got the terrible cramps and all that. tried skyla next after taking medicine to dilate my cervix (the same one they commonly give women when going into labor) and after some trouble it went in. 7 months later, i still get terrible cramps like when i got it inserted, sometimes it is induced by sex and it hurts like anything. it sure is great not having to remember to take pills every day though!" | 0 |
adhd | "i have been diagnosed with adhd and since then my life have been a total wreck. i didn't get any work done in school or focused on anything also forgetting a lot of things frequently. i went to my psychiatrist and she prescribed me vyvanse 30mg. the first day i took it i felt awesome i focused more and i was very talkative which is normal for me, anyways no change there. but since i'm 5'9 and 230lbs i need the weight loss so that's good for me. right now i double dosed because i want this to last longer not until 12p.m." | 9 |
pain | "works for pain, but also antibacterial! and a gentle spray!
i absolutely love this product because i didn't get any reactions (like i did from all the others), i healed faster, and it does take away itching and pain like a charm.
the other products didn't work nearly as well. i was disappointed that my local drug stores don't carry it, so i had to look it up and purchase online.
i can't believe stores don't carry it. it's phenomenal product as far as i'm concerned, and since i'm so sensitive, my friends and family use me as a barometer. they love this stuff, too." | 4 |
birth control | "this pill is perfect! i've been on it for about a year now, and i have to say it's done me well. i never had really bad pms or cramping, but because of portia, my periods are incredibly light and virtually cramp-free. my breasts got bigger, and i did gain a lot of water weight and i was bloated for the first month or so, but once i adjusted it went back to normal, and i feel very healthy on this pill. no mood changes because it's a lower hormone dosage than most pills, and my period is very normal. love portia!" | 0 |
depression | "i have taken 4 doses of celexa thus far. i noticed changes about 24 hours in. prior to starting i was very out of it, sad, withdrawn, had urges to hurt myself, no appetite, nausea/vomiting, anxiety, etc. i saw my doctor for my worsening depression and she added celexa to my other meds (wellbutrin, lamictal, geodon). i had been on that combination and the same dosages since may 2014. my boss noticed major negative changes since may. today i am a little dizzy and nauseous, but otherwise, feeling much better, which is weird. i am not used to this feeling. i was worried this was too drastic of a change because it had been only 24 hours, but after reading other reviews, i am optimistic." | 1 |
depression | "first time writing on here. been on effexor (instant release tablets) over 4 years. average dose i hovered around was 400mg/day. at first i liked how it made me want to get out of bed in the morning, upped energy levels, & didn't turn me into a zombie. after a few months of this, i started getting a 2-3 hour block in the day when i'd have indirect immobilizing anxiety. thus my doc threw wellbutrin at me which did tone that down, for awhile. then very slowly and without me attributing the following behaviors to the effexor, i started to: take the first half of the day to 'get going', get dizzy 80% of the time & always out of breath, binge drink for a few month-long chunks on end, not sleep, lose weight, become rather apathetic over more & more." | 1 |
anxiety | "these glowing reviews are comical to me. i have had anxiety most of my life, not all the time, but it has come and gone since i was a little girl. at the urging of family members who have been on one happy pill or another trying to be happy (with no success i might add), i went to my md and he gave me lexapro. i took it for about 6 days, and on the 7th day. i was taken off by ambulance with a 3 day panic attack that i could do nothing about. it scared by husband so bad, he was beside himself. my blood pressure was extremely high, heart palpitations, a feeling of hypothermia, ice cold all over, could not urinate, etc. once in the hospital, the doctor had to give me a downer to counteract the lexapro (an upper). " | 3 |
emergency contraception | "it works!!!!!!!!!!!!!! please do not stress yourself out about it...yes i know it's easier said than done but trust me if you take it like your supposed to, your cycle will come!! mines was 4days late..i took multiple pregnancy test in which all of them was negative!! good luck everybody!" | 10 |
birth control | "i am 18 now and i have been taking this pill for 2 years now. since i started taking it my periods, which were already normal to begin with, have significantly decreased. now my periods last from 2 days to sometimes not at all. it's scary but reading some other reviews i find that this is common. i never had nausea, but i did have some increase in acne. this is still a good pill but i wish i would have a definite period each month." | 0 |
birth control | "i've just completed my first pack and for me so far so good. there's always so may negatives that i thought i'd do a positive... i was on the mirena for 9 months - the worst (for me). i essentially bled/spotted for those 9 months, gained weight & had severe back acne, i'm surprised i held out that long. had mirena removed, along w/ a polyp and b/c of high bp, i'm on lolo. no nausea, headaches, bloating, mood swings at all. only "issue" is some minor spotting for about 9 days. i'm pretty sure this is b/c i didn't know when my actual cycle was with mirena so i just started lolo the day after my polyp removal. i'm guessing my body is just trying to figure itself out. i'm hopeful the spotting will stop and i'll be back to "normal" soon!" | 0 |
acne | "i would always get painful, under the skin acne around my time of the month. two or three would be on my face and lost for weeks. when i first went on doxycycline, my skin actually got worse at first. however after the 1st month my skin has never looked better. your skin will get worse at first, but stick with it! i'm now on my second month and really happy i tried it out." | 2 |
depression | "have been on this almost 2 weeks. it's still early and i think my body is still adjusting a little bit, but i feel much, much better. it's like i can't even remember what i was so anxious and depressed about. i have more energy, i'm not fixating on negative things and my body aches and pains are gone. i have some injuries that have been lingering for a long time, and i just woke up the other day and the knots and soreness was gone. it's like my whole body has learned to relax over night. i've lost some weight and my appetite has been a bit suppressed, though i think that's something that will go away with time. also randomly i feel at times like i am having an adrenaline rush for no reason, but its a small prices to pay for the pay off." | 1 |
weight loss | "i've been on contrave since march 10th. lots of side effects in the beginning, but they mostly have subsided. i am only dealing with extreme dry mouth. i absolutely love this med. not only does it control cravings, i eat less; make better choices; and my impulses and anxiety is under control. i've lost 20lbs so far. it's pricey, but worth it." | 6 |
pain | "i have herniated discs, 2 knee surgeries, both my ankles have been broken several times. the worst is the arthritis that came with the herniated disks... so six 10/325 norco's a day really truly work for managing my pain. also i saw a post earlier about taking a muscle relaxer with it, that helps very well with mobility." | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "as far as the depression goes, it works. but at the same time, i'm so sleepy all the time. i go from them making me sleepy to knocking me out. they have affected my mind, from making my memory worse to making me feel out of it." | 5 |
depression | "i've always had gad, but ever since starting high school it's gotten x10 worse. even though i would go see a therapist, and while it did help with coping, all of my anxiety symptoms i was experiencing got in the way of me living a normal life. i got on cipralex starting with 2.5 mg for a week, gradually increasing, now on 7.5 mg. i can honestly say that ever since starting this medication, my anxious thoughts are way better than they were, i can drive to a friends house without feeling anxious, the constant "what if" thoughts are gone, my bowel movements are much better, i'm socializing with people more, i barely cry, i see more colours and smells etc. i strongly recommend to teens struggling, because no one should have to :)" | 1 |
anxiety | "i was diagnosed with severe depression. i am 61 years old, and i had no previous problems. i started on paxil 14 months ago. it took 3 months to take full effect. my doctor started me on 20 mg and then 30 mg to kick start it, and it worked. i tried to wean off, but i went too fast. i just went back to 30 mg a day (20/9pm 10/7am) a week ago. it hasn't taken full effect yet. i would recommend paxil, but realize that this medication is very slow to work and dosage changes take time. everyone is different. it has helped me, but it has been a long road." | 3 |
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