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depression | "i am 74 yrs old and have been taking 100 mg of zoloft once a day for 10 yrs. but i am feeling some depression and my doc wants to increase to 150 mg per day. i sure hope this works. also, not sleeping well, only about 4 to 5 hrs each night." | 1 |
birth control | "i have been nuvaring for about 4 months now...i love it. i switched to nuva ring because birth control pills make me sick to my stomach. the only problem i have found i have had is when inserting it i never did it right and it would kind of poke out a little. but after talking to my doctor and learning some tricks i haven't had any problems." | 0 |
weight loss | "as soon as the side effects started coming on, which was about an hour after taking the first pill, i regretted trying this medicine. a wave of numbness spread over the top of my brain into my the back of my eyes. i felt very panicky and dizzy and checked my blood pressure. i started telling my husband all my side effects in case i became unconscious and he had to tell the paramedics. very scary. took a nap for a few hours. that helped, but i will never take it again. no way." | 6 |
birth control | "got mine 4 months now. so disappointed. have my period non stop and my face looks terrible! i want it removed asap and get back on yaz. my skin was in perfect condition while i was on yaz." | 0 |
insomnia | "i take 100mgs of seroquel at bedtime (for almost a year now) and i have started to build a tolerance to it so it takes about a hour or two until i start feeling tired but once i am alseep..i am sound asleep!! i have read many post about the weight gain. i have gained about 30lbs since i've started taking seroquel. i spoke to my doctor about it and he is now switching me to chloral hydrate 500mgs only due to my weight gain and concern. i hope the new medication works just as good. hopefully i can shake off this weight and get a good nights rest but over all, i would recommend seroquel to anyone dealing with insomnia. i am definitely not throwing the rest of my seroquel script out just in case this new medicine is a flop. good luck to all." | 8 |
birth control | "so far i have been using this birth control for 1 month 2 weeks now. this is my first birth control. i'm 21 and ever since my period (before birth control) i've had bad crapping, vomiting sometimes, and nausea. also i had irregular periods that last 10 days sometimes more. now with this birth control i have regular periods (along with the help of iron pills prescribed by my obgyn) . i have no breakouts. no throwing up nothing. did have slight headaches in the first week of use but it's gone now and no babies.. (don't drink or smoke)." | 0 |
anxiety | "this medicine has been truly life changing. my anxiety and depression were severe, and no other medicine had shown promising results. after about 3 months on this medicine (only 30mg) i had remarkable results." | 3 |
depression | "i attempted to switch from prozac (which i take in combination with lamictal and wellbutrin) to viibryd to get rid of the sexual side effects of prozac. despite my high hopes for the medicine, i got progressively worse while titrating from prozac to viibryd. after about a month, i sunk until a major depression and nearly had to be hospitalized, so i went back on prozac. viibryd seems to be working well for many other people, but unfortunately i'm not one of them. no side effects from the viibryd, although i wasn't off prozac long enough to judge whether viibryd would be better in terms of sexual side effects." | 1 |
anxiety | "i have been on ssri's and benzos for probably 3 or 4 years. ssri's for depression and on top of that benzos for anxiety and panic attacks. was on ativan for 3 years and it eventually stopped working. would take 2 0.5mg pills and it would not affect my anxiety at all. psychiatrist switched me to xanax 0.5mg everyday as needed up to 3 pills a day. it actually works. it takes a few minutes and wipes away any panic attack and softens my anxiety. i am very careful though because i know it can be very addictive. i was clean off the ativan for months and had no withdrawls so i know i was not addicted to that. have only been on the xanax a few months and i only take it as needed so not to get addicted." | 3 |
depression | "i've been taking 10mgs for about 8 months. about a month ago i went through some tough times that sent me to the mental hospital. after i got out i told the psych to cut the lexapro because it was making me fat and it didn't keep me from going to the hospital. within a week of starting it i felt overwhelming sadness that progressed to the point that i couldn't get out of bed and i would draw the blinds in the day and just sob. my psych is on vacation right now but i couldn't take the sadness anymore so i restarted my lexapro and within 2 days i was feeling so much better. i'm grateful for it now." | 1 |
birth control | "was 17 years old when switched to pill to patch. it gave me an amazing sex drive. i thought it was the love i have for my boyfriend that made it really amazing. breast size slightly increased in little as 2-3 months. quickly gained 10 lbs in 3 months. the size of my butt became more plump with a lil bit of glute workouts. the opposite of the reviews i read by others is i started breaking out and haven't experienced breaking out this badly. i'm trying to see how i am without the patch due to fatigue and mood swings. in little as 4 days my period became very heavy once i took it off. i had a bad migraine which lasted for 3 days. and this is about my 2nd week off it and my breast, hips, and butt shrunk" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "my experience is very similar to manuel123 reviewed here. with bipolar disorder, once you learn how to recognisance when you are feeling a little high this drug is excellent to reset back to normal. for me it's just 0.25mg before bed when needed. i tend to wait for friday night as will make it harder to work on a workday. that way you can relax in bed on saturdays due to good half-life of product. much to say i have been on various bpd drugs thorought the years since 20's, now mid-30's, and find this is the best and works for me for self medicated management. take care guys." | 5 |
birth control | "i've been on this medication for about 6 years. its fine at first, then everything just gets awful. the two positives are my skin stays clear, although my skin has never been prone to acne, and i've never gotten pregnant. also, it never caused weight gain for me. aside from that, i wouldn't recommend. i feel so depressed all of the time and my anxiety is through the roof. all i want to do is sleep. not to mention my sex drive is completely nonexistent. it gets 4/10 because it does its job as birth control effectively as long as you take it correctly. but what does the effectiveness matter if you never have the drive to have sex. looking for a dependable alternative that works and won't cause weight gain or acne so i can stop taking this" | 0 |
depression | "was on effexor, seroquel and prothiaden but could not shift the constant thoughts of killing myself. driving became a night mare, just leaving the house was impossible as my thoughts kept telling me to walk in front of a bus etc etc. anafranil literally saved my life and gave me back the wish to live. most effective drug i have ever used and gradual withdrawal worked really well. thoughts not completely gone but no pressure anymore, they just drive on by." | 1 |
birth control | "this pill is really awesome i have been taking for about 1yr and1/2 i don't get periods the only thing my libido is very low other than that i love it" | 0 |
insomnia | "i started on 15mg of belsomra. the doctor said if this did not work he would put me on 20. i had trouble falling asleep and drifted in and out of sleep all night and felt like crap the next day. constantly felt like the need for a daytime nap. he up the dosage to 20 mg and nothing changed. i could not get a good night's sleep. never felt good day or night. we left for florida after i was on the drug for a month plus and i could not keep the car on the road as i kept falling asleep. my wife became angry and made me stop taking the pills. what to do with them at that point??? i turned them in at the police station under the drug disposal plan rather than throw them in the garbage. they informed me they were a narcotic." | 8 |
birth control | "i love this birth control. no weight gain, acne cleared up, shorter/lighter periods. only problem is i can't tolerate wearing my contact lenses for very long (no more than 4hrs). best thing about it, no babies!" | 0 |
anxiety | "i was prescribed nadolol for anxiety and thought it wasn't going to work as i have been on xanax and klonopin to treat anxiety attacks in the past. i started on 20mg 2x a day and was moved up to 40mg 2x a day. it has helped to an extent, i still have anxiety but they are a lot less frequent then they used to be. i do however have some side effects from this medication that the dr. dont seem to be too concerned about and i was wondering if anyone else who is taking this medication for anxiety have had them. i get very lightheaded or dizzy if i get up from a lying position and have to wait a few minuets before i get up and sweats. anyone else have these side effects?" | 3 |
birth control | "was originally on gildess when it was switched to blisovi. had no complaints from that switch. was actually able to lose some weight. then switched from blisovi to lo loestrin i believe because my doctor thought it might help my periods be more regular and predictable because i go for months without a period. was on it for a couple weeks and was so tired i could hardly function and was also bloated. for someone with a sleeping disorder this is bad. the pill is the only thing that changed and that i could think was causing the extreme fatigue. and lo loestrin costed me $128 for three months which is outrageous to me. will be going back to blisovi" | 0 |
birth control | "i had previously been on microgestin which didn't work well for me. i was cranky, tired, moody, and found myself having bleeding between periods. my doctor put me on apri and it doesn't affect my mood whatsoever. i feel fine, my periods are light and (bonus!) only last 2-3 days. also, i'm not pregnant, so it definitely works." | 0 |
birth control | "my dr. suggested it after my 3rd child,so i decided to get it. i missed the first period after taking the shot, but started for the second one. i've been bleeding for a month straight now. its increased my appitite, making me gain 20 pounds in 2 months.i've recently started working out so i've been trying to loose it. i've never had an acne problem, but now my face breaks out terribly too. i've been moody, with crazy head aches.
it is a hormone. so obviously it's going to have some hormone related side effects. read the pamphlet , check out reviews... remember it's an injection of hormones into your body, doctors don't know exactly what the side effects you'll have , if you have any.basically you're a human lab rat. " | 0 |
birth control | "i hated depo. made me bleed soooo much i thought i was miscarrying. i suffered from extreme blood loss and am now on bed rest. made me super moody, and i gained 20 pounds since starting in january. switched to the patch, which has been soooo much better." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been using loestrin 24 for at least 3 years now, with no problems whatsoever. i've never had breakthrough bleeding. i did not experience weight gain or any abnormal side effects. and my periods have been light, and very predictable. i'm going to try seasonique starting in a few days. (i just like the idea of only having 4 periods a year). i have a feeling though, that i'll end up switching back to loestrin, because it was been very reliable for me." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have agoraphobia with panic attacks and severe anxiety. i have been switching between valium and klonopin for years. i recently starting taking 2mg klonopin wafers. i find they work extremely faster then the pill. i now feel relaxed almost immediately vs up to 30 minutes or longer with the pill which isn't helpful when having a panic attack. i can leave my house more often than before. i can go to the store with out dragging one of my kids with me. still struggling but easier for sure. before i would drive my kids to and from school and normally wait till picking them up to shop. it's difficult but i'm finding myself more often now going after dropping them off. there for saving them from torture of shopping." | 3 |
obesity | "hi, am 56 year old fem, and have lost 26 lbs on ww within 7 months. i have been eating right & working out weekly but hit a plateau. with the holidays coming, i asked my dr. as to what could help me keep my path. he mention that contrave is not a diet pill..wow, i was ready, read up on it and started 2 days ago. the only thing was i felt a little foggy and tired in the p.m., but it went way. did have some feaky dreams, but slept great. i woke up with energy and have had no cravings. i get full quickly, and want to drink water all the time.. feel great! btw, i did view some reviews and i was so scared about the side effects mentioned, but so glad i started contrave since i know it's works different for everyone." | 7 |
birth control | "to me has been working for around 7 years i love it. although i have been a constant birth control user for over 10 years never have kids or been pregnant so i'm 30 now i have stopped taking it to avoid any future complications due to general birth control issues.before i started taking it. i tried many and luthera is been the best working on me. i highly recommend it" | 0 |
birth control | "i had mirena placed today. i took the recommended 800mg of advil. the pain was horrible at insertion. now keep in mind, i am 33, and have not been pregnant. the pain didn't last long, but will forever haunt me. it had been 12 hours since insertion. cramping is almost gone, but i do feel bloated. not much appetite, which is good! i just wish they would have warned me about the discomfort of insertion. i have access to strong meds, do to other health issues, and could have medicated more appropriately. time will tell is i like ot. i have been on birth control since i was 16ish. i have done pills and vaginally rings prior to this. i hear good and bad about it, but staying positive." | 0 |
anxiety | "one of the best anti-anxiety medications ever made. also very good for insomnia and muscle cramps or spasms. the minimal withdraw effects, due in part to the medicine's long half life, make diazepam one of the kindest benzodiazepines." | 3 |
birth control | "the implant was painful but not nearly as bad as anticipated. the cramps afterwards are like medium-heavy period cramps. easily dealt with w/ tylenol, etc. i believe its worth it. don't let other people put you off, babies are much worse." | 0 |
birth control | "pros: less acne, birth control, easy to use - you don't have to think about it a lot.
cons: while on the ring i gained 40 lbs, developed severe anxiety to the point where i would become so nervous that i would shake - if never experienced anxiety before, and began to develop eczema on my face - every time i was sexual my face got very red and splotchy." | 0 |
birth control | "going on my 4th month now, and the nausea is absolutely ridiculous. i didn't experience this being pregnant, with any of my kids. i didn't want to eat yesterday or today. weight loss isn't so bad, but i like food. for being in shape person height and weight wise, i didn't expect problems, but here we are, ready to hurl for two days straight now." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i consider this drug, which i've been on since 2012, the backbone of my psychiatric treatment, although my regimen also includes lamictal and wellbutrin. when i first took it i was shocked because the next day i went to the gym to work out, something i hadn't been able to do/enjoy in quite some time due to anhedonia. initially as my doctor had me titrating up i experienced some td at night, but that soon abated. now, at 80 mg nightly, i still rely on this medication to keep me functional. it didn't put weight on me either. i had some issues with health insurance this year and was forced to go off of it and boy did i feel a difference. it really lifts my depression. thank god i'm back on it again." | 5 |
birth control | "not pregnant, so at least there's that. beyond that, i'm not terribly impressed. dramatic mood swings; just this morning, i went from being a ray of sunshine to crying on the floor in my room because my jeans were tight. this happens several times a week. which brings me to the next lovely side effect; weight gain. i have an active career (i'm a dancer) and i work out 5-6 days a week. i have a very healthy diet, which i moniter carefully. yet, i have gained about 8-10 pounds since starting this pill. i normally have very clear skin, but have noticed some breaking out along my cheekbones and jawline. the best one; my libido is in the basement. i'm at the end of month four. calling the dr in the morning. not worth the depression, especially." | 0 |
acne | "well, i read all these comments before i started taking minocycline, and i really doubted it would work. but i pretty much saw overnight results (if that's possible). i noticed that my acne decreased and you can barely tell it's there anymore. i haven't even been using this medication for a week and i'm already loving it. i just hope it stays this way. the negatives with this medication is that i'm very emotional. anything can make me cry. but hey, if it eliminates my acne i'll cry every day. another negative is it gives me slight stomach pain, the other night it was a really sharp pain but it went away after a while. good luck to all who use this!" | 2 |
birth control | "when i started taking lo loestrin fe it was great. it cleared up my skin, i didn't get pregnant, i didn't have any periods, it was awesome. about 3 months into it i started seeing a major decrease in my sex drive, i was extremely moody and depressed, my husband and i fought pretty much on a daily basis... needless to say i stopped taking it after my annual prescription ran out. i only took it because our insurance covered the entire cost. but after seeing the effects it had on, not just me but, my marriage, i refuse to ever take this medication again. i hate this birth control and i wouldn't recommend anyone taking it." | 0 |
pain | "i have had debilitating back pain that has worsened to the point that my quality of life has been horrible. i started taking these and the pain went from a 10 to a 1 after the very first dose. so thankful that my doctor finally prescribed this to me" | 4 |
birth control | "i got switched to this pill from an extended cycle pill when i visited a new doctor. i have tried every other pill and the extended cycle pill was really the only one that worked for me and i informed my doctor of this. he recommended for me to try this brand so i did. i'm on my second week of this pill and no joke i got 40 new pimples from starting this pill! my skin has never ever been this bad and my whole forehead is covered in breakouts. i don't even want to leave the house with how bad my skin is and i've gained 10 pounds too. i have zero sex drive now too. i had beautiful skin while on my other pill and i'm going back to it and not even going to finish the pack. i can't do another day of migraines." | 0 |
birth control | "i am 19yrs old. i have been taking lutera for about 3yrs now. i am 4'11 and i weigh around 90lbs. when i first got on the pill it made me nauseous, had headaches, body aches, and cramps. but that only lasted the first 3 days. before i started i weighed around 98lbs. so i believe the pill made me lose weight. but other than that my periods, when i got on the pill got regular. before i got on the pill i couldn't tell when i was going to have my period and when my periods did come they would make me so sick to where my mom had to take me to the er since they were so bad. and my period would last 7 days. now my period only lasts 5 days and light flow and barely any cramps! i am so happy taking this pill!" | 0 |
birth control | "i have had my implanon since december 2009. i also haven't had my period since december 2009. i love the implanon though. it's very convenient, hassle and worry free! no trying to remember to take a pill every day...only downfall i've had is that i get cramps when i'm supposed to get my period but it never comes. just spotting like once or twice. overall, i love it and will continue to use this method of birth control." | 0 |
anxiety | "i received this medication over the counter at my local chemist for severe nausea, dizziness and headache. it worked within 30 minutes to alleviate the nausea completely and the headache is subsiding. i also have severe anxiety - the side effect of drowsiness has occurred but has helped calm me down a lot so i can rest and the dizziness is no longer noticeable so i see that as a bonus." | 3 |
adhd | "works very well in the begining. after a couple of months induces tolerance. anyway, it changed my professional and personal lifestyles. now i pity of the person i was. i never experienced a linear and practical thought until i used this." | 9 |
birth control | "i am on my 5th week of seasonique. i will repost as i am further along. the first 3 1/2 weeks i had that normal "somewhat odd" (bloating, irritability) that comes with starting any new birth control (my personal experience). at 3 1/2 weeks i had to take pain killers every couple of days. random cramping. however, the week that my period was expected, week 4, i had only light spotting. no blood ..just a few smears of super light brown discharge. i often have pms..so i think the irritability i had was just around pms time. so the irritability/slight moodiness was ok with. now i am on week 5. irritability gone. still light spotting...but i'm optimistic so far. looks like this may work. will repost to share." | 0 |
depression | "i'd been on prozac for 5 years and its effects had started to wane. i was severely depressed with anxiety and extreme tiredness. i was going to bed at 7pm and had to drag myself out of bed. everything felt completely overwhelming. i sat with the prescription for about a month. some reviews i'd read had me terrified. it got so bad i thought there was nothing left to lose. i decided to ensure i'd never run out and i'd take it at the same time every day. i had a migraine at the very beginning so drank more water and i am feeling great. the best part is increased energy. i feel like a normal person. this has been a lifesaver. would recommend if you have debilitating fatigue." | 1 |
anxiety | "originally prescribed for anxiety related to flying. it does well with general non flight-related anxiety (thought racing, panicky feelings), but am having a hard time finding right time to take dosage before a flight. am prescribed 1 mg (doctor said i could take up to 4 times or so without any adverse effects). so far, i am less anxious on plane (i don't cry as much, at least, but am still shaking and jumpy whole flight). strangest thing is i never remember getting off plane, claiming baggage and rides to hotel. i always remember flight and being scared, but the airports (both) are a blur! maybe my timing is off. am flying again in 1 week, so i will try my timing again. luckily our favorite vacation spot is only an hour away, but whew." | 3 |
birth control | "i loved it. i had it put in after being on yasmin for 2 years. i hated how i felt with birth control, so asked my doctor about mirena. i had not had any children yet and we wanted to wait a few years for them. the insertion was a little painful since my uterus was "untouched" by pregnancy but after a few hours of cramping, i was good to go. i lost 20 lbs that first year and my period, which started skipping months, stopped all together within the first year. once we wanted to start trying for a family, removal was painless. i am now a mother of a beautiful little 2 month old girl and i will be going back to my doctor to get mirena reinserted this month." | 0 |
insomnia | "i was put on seroquel (and now take quetiapine) for insomnia when i was in a drug rehab about 10 years ago. it has been a life saver. they put me on this drug specifically because it is not addictive. it works fantastic for me. there are few drugs that assist with sleep that are not addictive and this is supposed to be one of them. i have fought insomnia all my life and searching for sleep landed me in rehab. xanax, valium, ambien, lunestra, and other benzos, got me nowhere fast because of tolerance. the other non-addictive drugs i tried (melatonin, other herbs) were useless. for me, seroquel works perfectly and with no side effects for sleep - but most importantly, i didnt build up a tolerance and i didnt get high. god bless." | 8 |
birth control | "i've had nexplanon for about a year and a half and finally made the appointment to get it removed. for the first month or two, everything was great and i had no bleeding. then i bled for a month straight. now i'll only get a period about every other month, but it'll last for 2-4 weeks. most of them were random and spotty - the bleeding would stop for a day, then come back for a few and keep repeating this process. i'm still having spotting right now after a month of on-and-off bleeding/spotting. i haven't had any other noticeable side effects and it did help with my cramps, which used to be awful...but the cost of tampons and always having to carry them around with me isn't worth it. definitely going back on the pill." | 0 |
weight loss | "hi, haven't posted since april 2017 when i was so happy to have lost 11.5 lbs in 4 weeks....well now i've been taking victoza for 7 months - i have no side effects whatsoever and upped my dose to 3ml each day since mid jul and i've lost a total of 67 pounds without even trying. i can't finish big meals and automatically eat healthier foods. i never snack as i'm not hungry and i honestly never spend time thinking about food :) i couldn't be happier! my goal weight is 147lbs so 33lbs to go, not much longer." | 6 |
birth control | "i absolutely love nexplanon! i first got the previous version (implanon) about 3 1/2 years ago and i still had a semi-regular period but no really bad side effects. very good at preventing pregnancy, and i love how i can just forget about it for 3 years and have no problems! i got it replaced about 6 months ago, it was a very easy process and the doctor switched me from implanon to nexplanon which is basically the same except for the fact that nexplanon has a dye to help it show up in imaging. this time around, i basically never get a period...some spotting every once in a while but nothing much. sometimes i have sore breasts but it's all worth it! very effective and easy. will choose again when i need a replacement in 2 1/2 years!" | 0 |
birth control | "i've had the mirena in me for about 4 1/2 years. its a love hate situation. i love it because i never got pregnant off of it and haven't had a period since i got it in. but the longer i had it in i feel depressed at times lack of sex drive and bipolar at times." | 0 |
birth control | "this pill lightened my period but i began to experience sore back, sore breasts, constant hunger and always felt tired. i gained 45 pounds since i started taking the pill but my diet remained. i stopped taking the pill and instantly lost weight! i've been off the pill for a month and i've already lost 15 pounds." | 0 |
birth control | "while the implanon apparently works for some i would 100% not recommend it. after having it in for a month i then had my period for over 30 days straight, developed terrible acne, felt bloated and sick most of the time, and had constant cold symptoms. it definitely worked as a contraceptive though since i have been bleeding so much i haven't had a chance to have sex with my long term boyfriend.
i have been told it takes time for some bodies to adjust to the hormones but to me it is definitely not worth it.
i feel anxious every day because i don't know if i will have my period or not, or if it will be heavy or light. i've spent a fortune on pads and tampons and i'm sick of it. i am getting this ridiculous and debilitating bar removed asap." | 0 |
adhd | "my son has been on medication since he was 4 he started out with adderal 50xr and he started birding his fingernails till they bleed he got into many fights at school and then in 2nd grade he got. switched to concerda xr 54 and he took that for many years intill eight grade and he did terrible i. school he's 16 now and is on many medications like wellbutrinxr 300 intunive 3 zyprexa 20 zoloft 200 trazadone 300 he takes foclin 20 on top of that he's loves the foclin it makes him focused he dose 4 hours of on online school a day intill the foclin wears off he has very little side effects from it all he notices is he says he crashes and get tired and miserable once it wears off but he has done amazing since he was put on it his grades are bs" | 9 |
adhd | "i just started this medication and i like it for the hyperactivity side of my adhd. i have tried almost every adhd medication but most recently was on vyvanse, with the vyvanse i had great concentration but the hyperactivity was not controlled well so she had me try adzenys i've only been on it about a week and the taste is not that bad for being a dissolvable medication but i will say that i can't take it immediately and then go to work because i become almost spaced out. i know i probably need to adjust to it and it's great once the first hour has passed. i'm still unsure whether i will stay on adzenys or switch back to vyvanse but so far so good." | 9 |
pain | "a couple of summers ago, i got a spider bite that unfortunately developed into a full blown mrsa outbreak, which spread to multiple parts of my body! i ended up being hospitalized for 3 weeks while trying to clear up the horribly painful infection, where they gave me extreme doses of antibiotics & dilaudid (4mg) iv every 2 hours. within moments of each dose, all the pain would fade away & i'd get incomparable relief!!! however on the opposite extreme, the tablet form of this medicine (hydromorphone) that the doctor sent me home on, didn't even compare. i couldn't even tell after taking it, i would rate the pill form a 1!" | 4 |
birth control | "i posted on 05/22/2017. this is an update.
it's been almost 3 months since i had skyla inserted. i stopped spotting after about 5-6 weeks. pms symptoms are still more intense than before the iud. my periods on skyla are lighter than my "usual" ones, but they have become longer and last 8-10 days now. cramps are sharper and less predictable. i never had to diet, remained in the same weight/size for the past 10+ years and returned to my pre-pregnancy shape within weeks. however, on skyla i'm constantly hungry (as if i'm pregnant, but i'm not) and have gained 4 pounds already.
skyla is a keeper for me unless i cannot control my appetite or other symptoms become untolerable." | 0 |
pain | "i have been on percocet 10/325 for 6 months now and i personally couldn't have asked for my pain management doctor to have prescribed anything better. i suffer with bad lumbar and left knee pain. my pain kept me at the doctors office and in emergency rooms and finally i have relief." | 4 |
acne | "*update from spookyblack* i forgot to mention the terrible nightmares i have been having they are really messed up, and break through bleeding. this pill has made me super tired, depressed, and have gnarly mood swings. i have been eating a lot and have gained a lot of weight. great just in time for summer right? i have felt the worse about myself and looks ever since i started this pill. please don't do this to yourself and not to mention the nasty acne i, and so many girls have experienced." | 2 |
depression | "i've never been a depressed person until now. i call it a situational depression. i tried to handle it on my own at first but got so tired of crying all the time decided i needed help, something to get me over the hump. so, i've been on pristiq for about a month. at first i felt like i was in a benadryl haze for about a week. just felt strange. one night about a week ago i woke up with the worst night sweats i've ever had, like i just ran 10 miles. drenched! i could have wrung out my shirt, gross. i also have zero appetite. i wasn't hungry until about 5:00 today and just had half of a salad. i seem to get full fast. as far as my mood, much better. i'm not crying my eyes out everyday which is so refreshing. i feel less anxious." | 1 |
birth control | "began taking this medicine after i had my daughter. used to take beyaz and had great experience with regular light periods, now i'm on my third month of this stuff and i literally have been bleeding more days than not. seriously considering stopping it, this is miserable." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i just started taking 25 mg a day a few days ago. so far i'm tired after taking it and very thirsty. i do feel good after the drowsiness wears off and am already starting to feel good. my jaw hurts a little and slight headache. i will post again in a few weeks." | 5 |
anxiety | "i am a very anxious person, socially especially. i take valium 5mg 3x a day (but lately only as needed, i'm tired of going through my script so quick) & yesterday asked my doctor to prescribe buspar (buspirone) and to let me try it in addition to my valium. he agreed it was safe to take with my other medications (quite a few that i take for chronic pain and anxiety) but this medication, that is the only fda approved medication for anxiety that is not addictive, or so he says, actually has made me smile and made my general social and overall anxiety go away. i just started yesterday, 15mg 3x a day, and even tho i am staying on valium for now, this med may help me wean back to a smaller dose of benzos. good luck!" | 3 |
birth control | "i'm one of the 5%, that experience all the very bad side effects that no one mentioned when i got the implant. i used it for 8 months after the birth of my son. it was removed 6 months ago and now i'm having to see a endocrinologist, due to the continuing hormone imbalance implanon caused. i lost hair, gained 50 pounds, acne, facial hair, mood swings, fatigue, slept most of the time, no libido, just plain miserable. not to mention i missed out of enjoying my son's 1st year of life. " | 0 |
weight loss | "it works! the best "diet pill" i have ever taken. i lost 40lbs in 3 months. exercising is the key. you have to work out to see faster results. side effects was headaches, only because i had no appetite. constipation was an issue, but i took care of that by juicing veggies." | 6 |
birth control | "i guess it does what it's supposed to, prevents pregnancy! i have been on it for 2 months and the weight gain in my belly is ridiculous! i've gained 5 pounds. my mood is all whacked out. i plan on quitting." | 0 |
insomnia | "i have been on this just a week, 20mg a night to sleep. immediately i noticed a loss of hunger (i have to remind myself to eat) and loss of need to urinate (again, have to remind myself or i do not feel a need). it helped with sleep the first few nights, now i am up several times each hour. it did help improve mood, but is failing at the main reason for taking it, insomnia." | 8 |
birth control | "my experience with skyla so far has not been a positive one. so far i have a face full of acne ( which i have not had since i was 15: 25 now ) i have also gained 7 pounds . i had requested to my doctor to give me a birth control with low chances of weight gain because i recently lost 20 pounds and now i'm behind 3 months of workouts due to this weight gain.
also my first 5 weeks on skyla i was every day spot bleeding but it has stopped ." | 0 |
depression | "i have never taken any sort of prescription medicine for any type of mental issues in my life. and to be honest, i was scared to take this. i recently found myself going through a life changing experience and was finding myself unable to function at even the most basic level. i was crying all day, every day and was worthless at home and work. it%u2019s now been two weeks since i started taking pristiq and i find it a god send. i wonder if i could have used something like this in the past.
i find myself much more even keeled. i don%u2019t lose my temper and seem to be a mellower, happier person and in much less of a hurry. i have only cried once since starting my regimen and that was during a very intense moment.
i%u2019ve been a better father and husband and i really like this." | 1 |
birth control | "i absolutely love nuvaring. i came off ortho evra (patch) and switched to nuvaring. it's ultra easy to insert and i forget about it being there honestly. i'm 20 years old so being super active with school, work. my boyfriend can't feel it & it really helps us out because even if it does slip out during sex we can always slip it back in. with three hours unprotected without the ring in; if we want to take it out; we can and still have protection. i've lost weight; my moods are better; and my skin is clear. i am so happy with nuvaring. i probably won't use another birth control ever." | 0 |
birth control | "was on junel fe and it worked according to my needs...which was to have a lighter more manageable period or no period at all. after taking junel for a year, all was well. upon my renewal, i went to the pharmacy to pick up my prescription to be told that junel fe had been recalled or discontinued, but blisovi was the same medication. it is not! where my cycle had been light to non existent, never experienced cramping even before being on birth control, i have now been on blisovi since the end of october 2016 and my cycle has gone haywire! sudden unexpected menstruation, including severe cramping is not the answer! had me over here thinking about getting on depo, but i feel that is not the answer either. i am contacting my doctor immediately!" | 0 |
depression | "i also want to say i have been taking it for 3 yrs... and it did help with my depression but my sex life was terrible and trying to get off of it has given worst withdrawals ever... but i really think this medicine affects every person differently." | 1 |
birth control | "i'm just finishing my first month of sprintec and at the moment i absolutely hate it! i'm in so much pain i can hardly move its just horrid! i'm also very emotional all the time ( i just cried because a noise startled me) in the beginning i also experienced horrible migraines that all i wanted to do was stay in the dark, but thats nothing new since being on this pill considering i just want to lay in bed all day anyway. my experience with sprintec has not been a good one" | 0 |
birth control | "i loved the freedom this method gave me, as it somehow makes you feel in control to be able to take the ring out if you don't like it or if it irritates you (after a year of paragard, this was a nice change).
however, this method gave me terrible and recurring yeast infections. i was only able to use this for about 3-4 months before i felt too irritated (and financially strapped) to keep using it. also, keeping them in the fridge was a little awkward." | 0 |
birth control | "i used this mediation for about 7 years and never once was pregnant or any side effects. however now that i have had a child (1 year) i have been taking this medicine and i have noticed that i am bloating having severe stomach problems that last hours, migraines, dizziness, and massive mood swings. i am thinking that after having a child your hormones change so due take into consideration after having a child that what worked before may not work after child birth. other then that for the 7 years it was amazing!" | 0 |
pain | "ok so you probably want to take this with food. it made me extremely nauseous when i didn't. works well for pain. while many pain meds make a person sleepy, this one has the complete opposite effect on me. it made me extremely energetic/hyper. i had overwhelming urges to "spring clean" the house, garage, and do things i had been putting off. the down side of that, however, is it interferes with my sleep and i can't take it at bedtime. it's ok for daytime pain for me." | 4 |
birth control | "this birth control worked fine for the first 3 months i was on it. but then i started getting large, vicious acne on my face which is super unusual for me! i never had a problem with acne, not even in middle or high school. so horrible that now that i'm in college and having to deal with near cystic acne. not to mention the horrible, severe depression that i suffered from and am still trying to overcome after being off this pill for about 2 weeks. it almost ended my year long relationship. however, me and my boyfriend never had protected sex and i never had a pregnancy scare. but, i will say that the pill is different for everyone!!" | 0 |
birth control | "hey ladies (:
well i've had this for 4 years all together and i actually got it taken out earlier today! mainly because i don't really want it anymore.
my experience was great!
the insertion is nothing, they numm you up first and boom). it lasts for three years. the side effects i had is, when i did get my period it lasted for a long time.&& not really sexual.
but everyone is different ! i read a lot about how girls gain weight because of it, well that didn't happen to me.
i really do recommend it." | 0 |
acne | "i am a 15 year old female experiencing acne from puberty. i was prescribed the medication by my dermatologist. i am also using acanya un the morning with neutrogena spf. in addition, i am moisturizing with cetaphil.
at first i noticed the treatment was working well besides mild stinging and redness, but after three weeks i am now having an increase in white heads in areas i have never had any problems with like my cheeks and chin. the acne seems to be small fine bumps that are deep under my skin - i believe theses are called closed comodones. hopefully this is just the initial breakout." | 2 |
birth control | "i got this in during a very stressful time, finished my 3rd year in college, bf of a few months went to europe for a couple months, started a new job, and training for soccer. it has made me turn into a psycho bitch with crazy mood swings. i was a couple weeks late on my period, but let me tell you 3 weeks later my period started and has been going on for 2.5 weeks. ive had crazy anxiety and severe depressed moods, lost a few pounds, socially limited myself, & lethargic." | 0 |
birth control | "i love mirena but i would have to say that every week i have these terrible pains in my well lets say ovaries area. i have to lay in bed for a few hours and wait for them to go way. i have only had it in for one year. i have not had it checked due to i had health insurance when i got it put in and now i don't. " | 0 |
birth control | "reduced my libido to absolutely nothing, daily migraines, cystic acne, cramps became worse, i had no emotions, hair loss/lifeless hair, and i gained 8 pounds within one month of starting this birth control. i just stopped taking this medication and hopefully my body will be able to get back to normal. i have taken other birth control medications in the past and none of them affected me like this one so just beware of reclipsen." | 0 |
depression | "have been on it for about two weeks now, so far so good. the only thing it did good for the first week on my panic disorder but unfortunately the panic attacks came back. i am on the lowest dose available so hopefully if the doctor ups it, it will take care of it. as for the depression it has worked good. " | 1 |
pain | "i get shots of this when i have a migraine. the shot hurts, but once the medicine kicks in, you feel a lot better. you probably wouldn't want to drive on it though." | 4 |
weight loss | "i started 12/13 @175 lbs , i'm 5.9 1/2 tall
i weighed myself last friday 12/23 i'm down to 170.
i'm drinking more water every day. i keep my 24oz cup nightly and sipping on it until all gone.
i do run 1x a week, ride my bike to the gym 2x a week.
i'm a avid runner for 16yrs now and 51 years old we all know weight can creep back up, so i need a little push and adipex, exercise, cutting my calories, process foods had been a challenge, but worth it.
say no to the office holiday potlucks, sweet treats has help me." | 6 |
pain | "i have been taking this drug for two years now. i take a 20mg pill twice a day. i also have 8 norcos a day if needed for breakthrough pain. i have severe crohns disease and these medicines have been the best thing that has happened to me. my frequent bathroom trips are now maybe only twice a day. they also help me have an appetite. my major pain results from irreversable avn of my elbows and knees. before this medication i could not get out of bed due to the severe pain." | 4 |
emergency contraception | "i took this pill 2 days after unprotected sex (july 16th) and bled a little 4 or 5 days later. i think it was just withdrawal bleeding not a period. so anyway august gets here and i still have yet to get my actual period. didn't get one all of august so i bought a home pregnancy test beginning of september because at this point i didn't think plan b had worked (although i had no typical pregnancy symptoms). anyway i took two home pregnancy tests and they both came back negative. this morning i started getting bad cramps and finally i got my period. now i know this pill is different for everyone but i'd say unless you absolutely have no other options then don't take this pill. just get on birthcontrol or have the guy wear a condom. i am relieved i'm not pregnant though." | 10 |
obesity | "15 day trial 11 day results started at 380lbs now 330lbs, dropped 3 dress size due to the decrease in the fat tumors brought on by dercum's disease -a disease diagnosed by dermatologists. no known help till now - in 11 days so much progress - just trying to find a way to afford - i feel great." | 7 |
depression | "i was prescribed prozac last year for depression and ocd. the first three days taking it were hard for me. my depression worsened and i was having terrifying nightmares every night. i went back to my doctor, explained to him how i was feeling and i was immediately taken off and switched to something else. everyone reacts differently to different medications, but make sure you tell your doctor if your depression worsens or you feel more anxious or have nightmares.. the nightmares every single night was what made my doctor know that prozac wasn't for me.. even if it's supposed to take 2-3 weeks, or however many, to kick in, make sure you tell your doctor you're not feeling well!! let them decide what the best decision is for you. :)" | 1 |
emergency contraception | "worked! i had unprotected sex and he didn't pull out, the first thing that came to my mind is plan b pill. i had unprotected sex on may12th at 3am and took the pill that day at 8pm... the reason why it took me a while to take it was because every store i went to, it was sold out. on the side effects, i was worried because some reviews i read most girls had side effects and i was hoping side effects will come soon just to have that peace of mind that the pill worked... but 2 days later after i took the pill i did experience bloatings for a good week aswell diaharria, slight headaches, at some points i did felt that i needed to vomit but didn't. cycle started may23
fyi first time taking plan b - never been on birthcontrol - one past abortion" | 10 |
obesity | "i started taking adipex on 02.25.2016. my beginning weight was 235 pounds and as of today, i weight 211.4. so far i have lost 23.6 pounds. this medicine does work. my doctor was not happy with my weight gain since i have been out of work due to an injury on the job and prescribed this medicine to me to help me lose weight. working out does help. i probably would have more weight off of me but dealing with a neck and back injury does limit the ability to workout quite a bit. i have had one side effect from this medicine, dry mouth! i drink a ton of water now! i cannot stand the taste of sodas anymore since i have been drinking water for so long." | 7 |
anxiety | "i was put on paxil for anxiety, depression and ocd. i have loved it! the only side effect is a bit of tension/anxiety that they say will pass. but the big problem has been the fact that i cannot orgasm anymore. i have been on paxil on for 5 weeks, but noticed this problem in the first week. i have an appointment with the doctor to have an update and discuss this issue. will post the results as i don't really see anyone else posting what has helped with this." | 3 |
birth control | "i got the iud implant about 2 months ago, 24, no children. the insertion was unbearable for me. i had no idea how painful it was going to be. after that i spotted for forever, i have random stabbing spasm cramps, and i've experienced a different.. scent.. down there. not a good one. i've never had a problem with this before but after looking up reviews, there are tons of girls who experience that and a watery discharge constantly. it's extremely enbarrassing. my mood swings are crazy especially when i'm pmsing. i'm looking to have it removed asap. i regret going through that intense amount of pain for these results. experiencing this actually makes me look forward to taking a pill every day" | 0 |
birth control | "i got my skyla put in in september of 2015. as many of you i had cramping after it was in but mine went away after a dat or two. since then i haven't had problems. my period has gotten lighter as the months pass. i still get my period but i'll get it for about 1.5-2 weeks with only 1 heavy day and then all the other days are light. but the bonus is i won't get my period for 2 months after that. i don't get cramping nearly as much anymore maybe once or twice in a few months. every once in a while i feel like i can feel,it inside me which is weird but it only last for a minute. i will be getting the skyla again once this one needs to be replaced! i love it!" | 0 |
adhd | "i was diagnosed with add/adhd when i was 21. i had failed out of university, i was unorganized, felt like a failure, and was frankly quite depressed. vyvanse helped me focus and think more typically, and i was better able to do my school work. i'm about to graduate with a gpa of 3.8 and my heart is set on a masters degree!
my only issue with this medicine is the moodiness i experience when coming off from it every single evening. i try to be doing something alone at this time, since it only lasts an hour or so, but i become very introverted and irritable. i also found that i'm crazy tired in the morning and sleep in. i used to be up at six thirty every morning! but the benefits far outweighs the cost." | 9 |
birth control | "i had my first implant inserted november 2011. the following three years were bliss for me as my periods were exactly the same as when i was on no contraception (not heavy nor light for around 5 days.) my weight and skin stayed the same and had no pregnancy scares.
assured it was perfect for me, i got my second implant in november 2014 and it has been nothing but trouble! my periods are now heavy and irregular. initially it was spotting but now i have had my period for two months straight with heavy bleeding and cramps. i'm seeing my doctor today to get answers. the only positive since my second implant is that i'm not pregnant (not that i've wanted to have sex due to the circumstances)" | 0 |
birth control | "i see alot of people complain about bad period pains, cramps, etc. but i have had the implant for over a year now and haven't had any of the symptoms other people i see on here are having. don't let those comments scare you; everyone has a different body, not everyone will have the same outcome! i love my implant. i haven't had a problem with it since i got it. yes, i had the obnoxious periods here and there but i haven't had a period in about 5-6 months now! i have had the weight gain, but that's my fault too cause i suck at exercising. i also have very mild breast pain, nothing unbearable. don't read the comments and automatically assume the worse is going to happen to you! i love my nexplanon!" | 0 |
birth control | "i had implanon put in 3 times. before implanon i would skip 2 or 3 months of my cycle then it would just hit me like a train bleed for a month straight, excruciating cramps, and never regular! i was put on implanon to regulate or erraticate it completely. i haven't had a problem since then. i can go 6 months without a period bleed for 3 days or so then go like 6 more months without one. everyone's bodies have different reactions but my experience has been very pleasant. it's going on 9years since i got the first one put in." | 0 |
birth control | "even since i've had nexplanon i've gained mad weight that no matter how much i workout i can't lose, when i think my cycle is over it's not and the headaches are the worst. glad to be getting this out soon. the side effects isn't worth having it in." | 0 |
birth control | "this birth control was advised to me strictly to help the awful symptoms of my menstrual cycle stomach aches, heavy bleeding etc6 and loestrin ended up taking my period away for over a year. this although it seems amazing, did not seem healthy to me at all. i also lost a ton of hair the first month or so of going on it. my hair is still not healthy as it was before. barely grows.. a lot drier.. i currently am off of it and it took me almost 4 months to finally get my period back again. now that the symptoms are back in full swing.. i am wishing i never went off of it obviously.. but i am definitely afraid of going back on it and losing my hair all over again so it looks like i am toughing out the symptoms with the rest of the female race" | 0 |
birth control | "i've been taking lutera for only a week now but so far, so good. honestly, after reading all the reviews and side effects all over the internet i was pretty nervous. i think birth control will have different effects depending on the individual. all your doctor can do is try their best to prescribe the best birth control for you.
i'm 21, never been on birth control pills before, and have one child. i've never had a problem with uncomfortable or heavy periods but i am eager to see if this pill will make my periods last fewer days like most claim it does...too early to tell.
i have had a little trouble with breaking out regularly since i was 15. well so far after one week on this pill my face is completely clear! so happy." | 0 |
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