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weight loss | "i started phentermine capsules end of august 2016 weight was about 197-199lbs starting out. i tried to lose weight for 2 years i had never been this heavy & felt miserable everyday cut out pop was drinking only water & attempted to diet with no success. tried the tablets before 37.5 mg gained 10lbs so this time my primary doctor called in capsules to the pharmacy, within the first week i lost around 7lbs which i'm sure was water weight. first month i lost 25lbs give or take then the 2nd month i didn't lose so i went off of them for 2 weeks started again lost a couple more lbs. i am now 165lbs feb. 2017 i haven't lost since but i have maintained. i also never exercised. 500 calories the first 3 weeks on them with breaks here & there." | 6 |
birth control | "got nexplanon in july 2015, procedure was super simple. got a shot of lidocaine in the arm and it was over in 30s. getting blood drawn hurts more. had a nice bruise on my inner arm for about 10 days. my cycles are (were) unpredictable, so i had it done on a random day instead of in the middle of my period like they recommend. i had 2 weeks go by, got my period. period lasted 2 weeks. stopped for a week, then i spotted for 3 more weeks. haven't had anything resembling a period in 6 mos. mood is levelled out, the light acne i'd get on my face has been absent. no weight gain, but i do work out almost daily. no sensory irritation. sex drive hasn't changed. don't let the other reviews scare you. try letting your body adjust before removal. 10/10" | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on implanon for 6 months and it was a wonderful experience. from the time of insertion, i've only had two periods. i don't get periods anymore and there's only slight discharge more often. i've had slight weight gain and a little acne problems. i have had pain at the site of insertion or my lower abdomen but nothing serious. i would recommend this for anyone looking to use birth control, i personally love the implanon." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "does it work? yes. will you experience side effects? probably.
took the pill 36 hours after having unprotected sex. started feeling side effects about 24 hours after taking it. started my period 5 days later (10 days before period was supposed to start). had absolutely horrible pms. it made me super depressed and anxious. however, it worked. i plan on using other forms of contraception in the future, because this past week was awful." | 10 |
pain | "i was currently taking exalgo 12 mg 1 daily and 2 mg dilaudid 2 daily. it started not to work so my doctor put me on opana 40 mg 2 daily and kept my dilaudid. so far taking opana is great, it last long enough to take my second dose and i couldnt be happier. " | 4 |
pain | "very good med! not an instant result but starts working effectively second day of continued therapy! surprised at result as have been on opana er, demerol & everything else. very expensive though!" | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "i started this medication about a week ago. i am diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder (bipolar type) as well as unspecified anxiety disorder. i was constantly dreading things and felt guilty for no reason. my anxiety bothered me to the point it made me vomit. i started on 300mg 2x a day and it has been amazing. it does not cure it but it takes away a lot of anxiety for me. i would definitely recommend this med." | 5 |
birth control | "i have never had such severe side effects with an oral contraceptive in the last 14 years (just turned 29); bloating, gas, 20lb weight gain, mood swings, still having cramps, and decreased sex drive. i gave it 3 months and it's just gotten worse. beware ladies." | 0 |
obesity | "43 yr female. 5'5" 238 lbs. taking qysmia since dec 23rd. started low dose (free ones). down 6 lbs. have been eating nothing but snack foods. not really hungry, but my mind keep telling me to snack. extremely thirsty. soda tastes gross. which i expected because i used to take topamax for migraines a few yrs ago. i drink tons of water. little emotional. extreme tiredness midday-early evening then a burst of awakeness toward late night. maybe has something to do with when i take the meds. none of the side effects are too concerning to me. can't wait to actually start eating healthier at home so i can do some serious weight loss. the con to me is the cost. " | 7 |
depression | "i credit wellbutrin for my life. started taking 150mg wellbutrin sr 15 years ago to combat the sleepy side effect of prozac (taken for depression). about a year later i dropped the prozac (because of sexual side effects). the wellbutrin is enough to keep me normal. over the 14 years i have tried 1: the no name brand (almost a disaster- made me sleepy & more depressed-fortunately i figured it out before getting suicidal) 2: the name brand long acting version- again made me sleepy and more depressed. 3. took 2 by accident once or twice- ok until it wears off, then withdrawal feeling/depressed. 4. sometimes i take one in the afternoon (when i am unemployed and more depressed) this works pretty well provided i take it before 3pm- or keeps me awake." | 1 |
birth control | "i'm 21. i've been on birth control since age 13, as i have pcos and need it to regulate my periods. inserting this once a month is easier than remembering a pill each day. i used to have long, heavy periods (1 wk), but with nuvaring my periods are light for 2 days and heavy the last 2. less acne, less pain too. it was awkward to insert at first, but after you can't feel anything unless it's slipping out (which happened once). otherwise, it's a good product. my doctor recently recommended minera, but after reading reviews i am not. i'd rather be able to remove something if it's not working." | 0 |
pain | "tried something before this and it didn't work so doctor recommended this and it was stronger and really good results but for me the pain is still there if not worse" | 4 |
adhd | "i am 21 and currently suffering from add and depression. the vyvanse has done wonders for me! i can finally concentrate. i do feel as though i have absolutely no appetite, but it doesn't bother me because i don't eat much anyway. things are finally looking up. i'm on 20mg." | 9 |
pain | "i had an accident falling off a fence and broke my ankle (minor) but shattered my wrist bad. percocet is all that works, it takes all the pain away with no side effects." | 4 |
birth control | "give the pill a chance. after taking it for a week, or even a few months, you simply cannot judge how it will effect you. i have been on this pill for about a year, and at first, i hated it. it made me nauseous, my boobs hurt, and all that, but after a while that disappeared. only a few things have remained annoying about this medicine like irritability, cramps, and tiredness while menstruating, but isn't that what happens anyway? i have had no weight change, no headaches, no pimples, no change in sex drive, and nothing else! plus, the most important thing is that i have not gotten pregnant. 9/10" | 0 |
birth control | "the first couple of months were a bit odd: i experienced an increase of appetite, a short-lived acne attack, then sore breasts 1 - 2 weeks before the withdrawal period. after the initial 2 months getting acquainted, sprintec and i became good friends. it does it's job without further noticable side effects for me. my period is lighter, but on and off: 3 days period, 1-2 days break, then another 2-3 days and no need for overnight pads." | 0 |
birth control | "so i just felt the need to come on here and put in a good word. it has only been 4 days for me but i haven't had any crazy side effects. the bad so far is: a little nausea, and definitely some dizziness which is improving. i had some fatigue day 1-2 also and some cramping and headache day 3. my sex drive has been insanely high. i feel like i am more sane than normal and kinder lol. i don't feel the ring when its in really and i do have this compulsion to keep checking to make sure its still in there. i have had sex and no change (so far?) in ability to orgasm or vaginal lubrication. previously i was on loestrin and was experiencing more side effects than this from the get-go. so overall i am happy. i will update after a few weeks and see how its going." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i had sex the day my period had ended, so i was not fertile. while having sex, the condom had slipped off inside of me. i was super paranoid about any cum coming out so i took plan b about 12 hours later. i had symtoms about two days later - moody, nausea, fatigue. about a week later i then bled for three days, and it wasn't my regular period. my normal period did not come at the expected time. it was about two weeks late until i got it! i took a pregnancy test when it was a week late and it came out negative. the pill does mess up your cycle. super scary experience, but try to relax! you'll be fine!" | 10 |
pain | "i just started this yesterday, so i will continue to update on it. my low score doesn't indicate that it isn't working for me, just that is not yet had a chance to. so far though i have been up the entire night itching. not at the application site, but all over just like i do when i'm coming down from morphine, or other anesthesia after surgery. i hope that this passes because i'm very optimistic that this will work for me. my doctor just switched me to butrans yesterday to replace norco and baclofen because my breakthrough pain was just getting so frequent and so severe that the other drugs were worthless. reading everybody else's stories though makes me feel very optimistic about butrans." | 4 |
depression | "i have been on 48 different medications, of all the drug classes used for anxiety and depression. i can honestly say, the same day i took this medication at 10mg, i felt calmer. this truly knocks anxiety completely out of the water. my depression is also is total remission. i also am not experiencing any side effects. this is a wonderful medicine, despite the bad reputation they have." | 1 |
depression | "very grateful to my doctor recommending this medication when i was very reluctant to try anti-depressants. suffered from depression for ten years, had a period of severe depression ten years ago. felt myself entering a period of severe depression again but very reluctant to try medication as many family members had bad experiences. sertraline has really helped me to have some breathing space during this time and given me some mental clarity to make it through the day. the side effects were brutal, i felt very sick and zoned out in the first three days and it did seem to make me feel worse mentally the first few weeks of taking it. there were many times i wanted to give it up, took 6-8 weeks to feel full effect" | 1 |
birth control | "i had pcos and heavy periods. i got the liletta placed in august 2017 i have experienced spotting after intercourse and my periods which only lasts a couple days. i've had a little acne and i am down 14 pounds. i hated the insertion - i thought i was going to pass out and i have had 3 kids by c-section lots of scar tissue on my uterus but overall i love it" | 0 |
depression | "i've been on this for a year at 20mg and am so happy i chose to do so. i was so down; couldn't sleep, not present in the moment, constantly worrying, etc. i was very skeptical of any ssri and prefer to go "natural" so i resisted. over a year later i feel like i have a new lif, a better future, am a better employee, spouse, parent, etc.
i suggest using an "all the above" approach as part of a strategy to combat depression. involve a good counselor who has similar values, exercise, eat well, rest, be around supportive people, do something spiritual consistently. i did this and my world changed for the better. i hope it is sustainable." | 1 |
insomnia | "i am trying 50 mg and after 3 nights it really kicked in and the minimal side effects went away. i take it for sleep. it has been aslight learning curve. now i take it around 8pm and go to bed around 10pm and that way i fall asleep wonderfully
i am hopeful it will keep working .." | 8 |
depression | "i have been on fluoxetine for less than a month and it's going ok. during the first 2 weeks, i felt surprising amazing. i had a new love of life. the week after, i felt suicidal, i felt worse and i just wanted to stay in bed and never leave. i feel constantly nauseous which isn't good. this week, i have felt a little calmer. i feel 'normal'. i hope i stay like this and just level out..." | 1 |
birth control | "don't take that pill, i gained a lot of weight, i got depressed and with anxiety, i always wanted to eat... i took it for only one month and now i have like 4 days without that pill and i feel like i'm gaining more and more weight (i'm eating so well, i go to the gym everyday...)" | 0 |
adhd | "i started taking 150 mg of bupropion (the generic wellbutrin) and after a couple weeks doubled it to 300 mg after my doctor told me to. exactly one week later i broke out into the biggest, puffiest, itchiest hives all over my body. my joints also became swollen, stiff, and painful. my throat was also sore and tight. i ended up in the er.
what's really sad is that it was working wonders for me! i studied half as much and it was twice as effective, my test grades were great!
i'm now trying to decide between effexor or straterra." | 9 |
pain | "had a secondary molar extracted and was prescribed tylenol 3 for pain. it has not alleviated the pain at all. i have a fairly reasonable pain threshold (had major abdominal surgery 1 year ago and didn't require this much pain management). revisited the dentist today for pain (concern with possible infection or dry socket). all is healing well so i don't understand why the entire side of my face hurts. don't recommend t3 for dental pain management. it's making me drowsy but that's it. i've had to take 1 every 4 hours and last dose i doubled up and took 2. still didn't help. i don't think it's made any difference at all :(" | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "i have bipolar depression, schizo effective disorder and ptsd with lots of anxiety. i have been on probably all of the antipsychotics and latuda is the best so far. i take klonopin and viibryd as well. i also have diabetes which makes it hard to find the right medication as most antipsychotics raise your sugar. latuda has not raised my sugar. i have even lost 20 lbs. the only thing i don't like about latuda is it makes me feel weak. i have been on for 6 months now. i have no appetite most of the time which in turn makes my sugar drop to low. i do feel more normal on this but i wish there was something even better. i have the card to get latuda for only 25.00 if you have insurance." | 5 |
insomnia | "i've been taking this med - or just the benadryl, which is the sleep inducing part of tylenol pm - for several years now, as needed. it definitely helps me to fall asleep more easily when i might otherwise lay awake for an hour or two. i did notice that it seems to loose its effectiveness somewhat if i use it too frequently. i've had no noticeable side effects." | 8 |
birth control | "i've been on seasonique for over a year. for the first six months i had non-stop spotting which made sex embarrasing. but i have endometreosis and thought having no pain outweighed the spotting. now i have two new problems: i am overweight by 15 lbs and can't lose the weight even though i work out 4 times a week and eat very healthy. i have also lost all my sex drive! at this point i am thinking of going back to my gyno and finding another solution. the cons far outweigh the pros for me." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on reclipsen for about 2.5 years now. the first months were an emotional roller coaster, i experienced depression but after a while that went away and i was back to normal. this pill has been wonderful for my mild acne and even better for my severe cramps. before the pill, my period would last a full seven days, and now it's only three. it's always on the same day and now my cramps are nearly not as bad as they where before. i have suffered some migraines, but nothing some advil and a small nap can't cure. overall, this pill has been great for me." | 0 |
birth control | "so i had to switch to chantel because i do not have insurance. i had emotional issues amd i think for me personally was due to switching birth control pills. i was leaving for school like i had time after time and this one day i was leaving and i saw my cat and i had tears well up in my eyes. omg. it has been better since im on my second month. i read some comments and i guess i am experiencing some fatigue as well. my biggest complaint for this is the acne!!! i didnt have flawless skin before but i would rarely get pimples and since i switched to this they are all over me! face, chest, back of my neck and even on my scalp!!!! i can not wait to get a new pill! acne alone makes me want to stop this pill!!" | 0 |
anxiety | "i went to a neurologist for nerves...like a live wire that started buzzing in my body 24/7. it wasn't painful, but annoying and concerning since it started up one day and it's been over a year. i'm getting testing done to rule out any physiological issues, but in the meantime, my doctor prescribed me gabapentin 300 mg, 3x/day. wow! i love this drug. i'm calmer, happier, and also have an increased sex drive. works great for anxiety too. didn't do much for my insomnia. time seems to stand still though which is strange, but i don't mind. i can tell when i need another dose to calm my 'buzzing' feeling as it wears off after about 4 hours. my appetite was not affected and i did not gain weight." | 3 |
adhd | "diagnosed 3yrs ago, participated in strattera study, did not help at all. finally started adderall 20mg xr two days ago. main difference is the absence of fatigue and quieted mind. i can actually sit and not have to argue with myself, overwhelming feelings gone for the most part. insomnia straight away first night, hardly any sleep again last (2nd) night, underlying headache now. definite loss of appetite, appreciate the lost lbs but still have to eat!" | 9 |
birth control | "i just started this last week and i've had the worst nausea in the world ,can't even sleep i take it at night and wake up feeling really unwell . i'm taken it to regulate my period but i swear it's not worth it i want to stop but idk if i should wait to see if it would go away, i'm extremely emotional and grumpy .i get mad for anything and cry for anything it's ridiculous ! i don't know what to do ! help ?!" | 0 |
birth control | "i got my liletta inserted in october 2016. i went for my first month follow-up in mid-november and it was coming out a bit. my obgyn replaced it and told me to come back in another month to check it again. today, while at the gym, it completely came out! not sure if my body rejected it or what. the duration of my having the liletta, i gained weight and kept it on, super difficult to lose it! not to mention the acne and cramping. i think i'll stick to tri sprintec. good luck, ladies." | 0 |
birth control | "was on the combined pills before that made me crazy. but this pill actually doesn't do any of that for me. sure i've gained like 20 pounds in the few months i have been taking it. i have a few more cramps then usual. no abnormal bleeding. i got a little bit more acne then usual. but this pill does the trick for me." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on generess fe for over a year. i do not ovulate as much as "normal" women so i was only having a period maybe once every 6 months. i know that may sound fantastic, but i got a horrible yeast infection that would not go away no matter what i tried (prescription and non prescription). however after starting generess fe, it cleared up within the first week! as a lot of other have said i do experience some nausea right before i'm about to start my period and my breasts have always been rather tender. but i do love only having a light, light period for a maximum of 4 days! i never experience spitting and overall i love generess fe!" | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "taking 5 mgs am & pm. absolutely no side effects so far. dosage is sublingual and the pill tastes horrible. feel definite lift in spirits. hasn't done much for the obsessions though." | 5 |
birth control | "hi guys, question actually. i have been on it for about a month and i have experienced quite a lot of bleeding. which isn't so worrisome. except for the fact that controlling my appetite has been an issue, i don't have any crazy complaints. the reason i had the implant inserted to begin with was because i had a miscarriage, and it was horrible and i never wanted to go through anything like that again. but, since i've had it placed, i have felt so incredibly tired, similar to when i was pregnant. is this a possible side effect?" | 0 |
birth control | "i received the implant in december 2012 because i had problems remembering to take a pill everyday and my doctor thought it would be good for me since i did well on the shot at one point. the first 4-5 months were a little rough. i had my period for a few days, it would go away and suddenly be back 5 days later. i just never knew when it would hit but it was always at least fairly light and manageable. after that 4-5 months my period completely stopped. i did get it a couple time but i knew it was from stress i put on my body that caused it (new diet, suddenly working out, extremely stressful work week...). i love it. i just got a second one put in and am going through the adjustment once again but it's not nearly as bad as the first time." | 0 |
acne | "several years ago my husband died unexpectedly, and the shock, grief, and stress caused my skin to react violently. i developed hives, rashes, and cystic acne all over my face, back, and chest. my dermatologist put me on steroids and minocyclin. those prescriptions worked to clear up my skin conditions, but whenever i tried to get off the antibiotics, the acne would flare up horribly. three years later, i am still on minocyclin. i am trying to wean my system off the antibiotics by skipping a dose once a week, then twice a week, etc. finacea to the rescue! i have been using finacea for two weeks, and i noticed a significant improvement in my skin in just the first day. when my skin erupts, the finacea fights back, reducing inflammation." | 2 |
birth control | "i'm gonna keep it short and sweet; i've been on about a week, taking it to help with pms. no initial symptoms other than slight increase in random emotional upheaval.
after about 3 days, exhaustion kicked in along with unnecessary bursts of anger, frustration or sadness.
4-6 days, mass fatigue, appalling headaches (i promise you, i'm not exaggerating!) crazy outbreaks of spots, nausea and lightheadedness.
i'm going to stick it through for at least another week and will update. i would obviously prefer to follow through see if it settles down but i have rather a lot to do in the next few months and would rather not be impeded by my hormones.
good luck! it's worth a try- you can always take it out if it disagrees with you.
-alex sterling" | 0 |
adhd | "when i began taking adderall in my early 20's, from dose one i could say i feel "normal" for the first time in my life since i was a young boy. i was happy and life had meaning and a reason. it allowed me to become productive, and i loved this new feeling of well being in both mind and body. it came after a decade of severe depression, anxiety and panic states, and a multitude of psych issues, and i was like a person on the outside, but inside a disease of agonizing mental anguish and physically i hurt of severe pain but no physical evidence that i was like a 20 year old young man who was only alive because i would not die. a tablet of adderall changed my life and it is my key to life worth living." | 9 |
weight loss | "i have been on/off of phentermine since april 11, 2013. with all my breaks to break the plateau i have been on it combined total for 2 months. i lost 20lbs my first month without any breaks and lost 10lbs my second month. i mostly walked for my exercise. about 4-5 days a week. i quit drinking everything besides water. i ate a strict diet of only white meat, protein, veggies, and fruit. i rarely ate carbs and if i did it was whole wheat/grain. i have stalled so bad on my weight loss but haven't gained anything and have not been having a good diet. starting tomorrow i will have been off of it for 1 month. i plan to start my last bottle tomorrow to drop my last 20lbs." | 6 |
birth control | "taking the shot is convenient because you only have to get it every few months. it definitely does its job in preventing pregnancy! i am on my third month of being on the shot and i am choosing to switch to the pill. i never broke out in the past, but since starting the shot, my acne has been awful. i got my period twice a month and broke out twice a month. periods were light with light cramps (compared to when i wasn't on birth control and had severe cramps). the worst part is that before getting my period, my whole body would ache. i get headaches every day since getting the shot. my appetite before getting my period had significantly increased and i have been gaining weight. no thanks depo!" | 0 |
depression | "i have been taking 3 mg 1/2 hour before bed for about a month. the first night i took it i woke up in the middle of the night incredibly thirsty, went to get a drink and lost all coordination. my husband found me whining on the floor, sweating profusely, burning with fever. he had to carry me to bed. by the time he decided to take me to the er i was cool as a cucumber and sleeping like a baby. i decided to stick with it and try again. (no luck with ssris for relief from moderate/severe depression & anxiety and insomnia) i slept the entire next day, took the 30mg pill again and had no similar episode. very gradually the sleepiness has waned along with symptoms. am optimistic, though i do need to resist over eating, as have gained 5 lbs." | 1 |
obesity | "i took alli faithfully prior to the 2014 recall. it worked wonderful. i lost a lot of weight and inches. since it came back on the market i have been taking it to lose again what i gained back and to help me as i quit smoking. it no longer works at all like it did prior to the recall. something has changed in the product, what? i have contacted gsk for input, waiting for a reply." | 7 |
pain | "i am taking lyrica 75 mg every night, per doctors instructions. i have had no relief for my lower back and right hip and right leg pain. i have also had my 3rd steroid injection and if anything- my pain is worse. i am so tired and desperate for relief. i feel like i have no quality of life." | 4 |
acne | "i posted about a month ago, and feel that i should post again. it's been 46 days since i started epiduo. my scars are still fading, my skin looks and feels tighter (in the best way), and i feel as if my pores are getting smaller. i've read people say this doesn't happen with epiduo, but it's happened to me. i did just get 2 new pimples, but those are the first since the second week of using this med, and i just started my period. but i'll take it compared to what my skin was before! huge tip: download the epi-tracker in the app store. take a picture every morning to track the progress and keep you committed! it tells you how many days you've been using it and lets you compare the progress. super helpful." | 2 |
birth control | "i take birth control pills as a way to calm and treat my cramps during periods. i noticed an instant improvement my first month: lighter bleeding and half as painful cramps. as time went on i noticed i had a rhythm of sorts and had a painful (but still less painful than before birth control pills) period once every three months.
at the end of a year of taking them i had a week off of pills and noticed my headache was gone so i switched to zovia at my doc's recommendation.
i liked my microgrestrin, though. a little bit of weight gain, cleared my acne, lighter bleeding and less cramps." | 0 |
pain | "my anesthesiologist prescribed be belbica for the rsd. no relief and a migraine to boot. so about two weeks ago he switched me to nucynta er 100 bid with a max of 4 norco 7.5/325 for breakthrough pain daily. i am waiting for the intrathecal pain pump. my insurance company denied the procedure saying they needed more info so now they are going to have a "peer to peer" today with the spinal surgeon. i am tired of all the different medications, the side effects and feeling like a lab tab. have maxed out the lumbar punctures too as minimal relief was achieved. i am fortunate to have a fantastic anesthesiologist (pain mgmt) who genuinely cares about me and the situation i am in. nucynta seems to give little relief. will take any i can get" | 4 |
birth control | "i got nexplanon inserted early december 2014. i had two months of bliss, nothing changed. it was mid-february where things started getting jacked up. i started getting my period 6 days on, 6 days off, and that has lasted me up until now, september. i have also been getting headaches that last days, and do not go away with the help of ibuprofen, 1000 mg does nothing to help. i have already talked with my doctor and she agreed to take it out soon to try something else. i normally wouldn't care so much about the bleeding, but it's the stiff neck, headaches and frustration from that i can't handle." | 0 |
depression | "just turned 50 and i've fought with bipolar disorder and depression my entire life. i've been taking 300mg of lamictal to control mood swings and 1.5mg of klonopin to treat chronic anxiety. depression was still so overwhelming that i asked for an anti-depressant. the md prescribed 200mg of wellbutrin sr which had a positive effect, yet did not get rid of the underlying thoughts of death and dying; many of you will understand that i'm talking about a coping mechanism not actually wanting harm myself. a pharmacist told me to ask my md about deplin and that was the best medical advice i've ever received! i've been taking 15mg daily for over two months and have not felt this "normal" for many years! thanks for reading my opinion." | 1 |
acne | "i've always had clear skin until i got pregnant when i was 29. suddenly i had cystic pimples on my chin almost constantly. when i had my baby it didnt get any better, i was tired of having the painful bumps on my face all the time so i told my doctor about it, she perscibed minocycline and within a week i noticed a huge improvement, my chin has totally cleared up !!" | 2 |
emergency contraception | "*ladies this is a real experience.
i had unprotected sex around the time i was ovulating. so the chances of me getting pregnant was pretty high. i took the pill 24 hours later with my dinner and i was worried it wouldn't work. at first i didn't get any symptoms then a couple days to a week go by and i started to experience early pregnancy like symptoms. today, i got my my period on time so relax it works . " | 10 |
pain | "i have tarsal coalition and if i am on my feet for too long i can hardly walk from the pain in my ankle. i have suffered from this since i was about 8 years old. i am 52 now and my dr prescribed this medication for the arthritis in my hands, it didn't seem to help my hands a lot but i tried it on my ankle one night and literally within 5 minutes the pain was gone. it is amazing and i love this stuff." | 4 |
obesity | "10 weeks - 50lbs down - bmi 40 to 32
first two weeks, side effects were crazy, almost quit. now outside of my mouth and regular profuse sweating, all is well. doing a very low calorie low fat diet with raquetball 3 days a week.
hit a plateau, incorporating weights now. 40lbs to go." | 7 |
depression | "i was prescribed wellbutrin xr 300 mg over two years ago. prior to that, i had tried at least seven other anti-depressants. none of the other drugs helped my depression. i am so grateful for wellbutrin." | 1 |
birth control | "honestly, i hate to write these reviews because i feel like they can scare people; however, i have been on seasonique for 2 months now and have had some weird side effects. i was on yasmin for a year and had no side effects from the beginning. when i switched to seasonique, i experienced some nausea which was normal. then i started breaking out really bad, which for me was never an issue before and i'm 21 years old. the part that really concerns me is that i've had a heavy period for 3 weeks that started while going into the second month. my normal periods are light and 4 days. it has also been accompanied by severe headaches. on the upside, i did not gain weight and i am not pregnant. " | 0 |
birth control | "i started these pills 7 months ago, the first 3 months were awful, l got strong migranes and a lot of nausea. when i started the 4th pack i tried eating a small meal before taking the pill and noticed the effects were a lot less then they were when i took the pill with an empty stomach. now i get no side effects and my periods are very regular. and no they don't make you gain weight as long as you're eating healthy and balanced meals " | 0 |
birth control | "after 2 children, i have currently had mirena in for 13 months. here is my last 13 months: mild cramping with insertion. spotting continuously for 4 months straight. strings sharp and poked my husband. 1st period was heavy. continued spotting. headaches. complexion getting worse. unusual hair growth. mood swings. fatigue. unable to lose the baby weight. i finally stopped spotting at around 10-11 months after mirena was put in. i now continue to have periods every other month that are mod-heavy. also noticed a sour smell to my vagina. i feel like i am always moist and have suffered from yeast infections. on a good note it is low maintenance and i have not gotten pregnant. strings also have softened." | 0 |
anxiety | "i just started this medicine two weeks ago. i'm 5'5" and 99 lbs. i was suffering also from extreme anxiety. i've used one to two mgs of xanax to sleep for years. the sleep doctor i see decided to add remeron to the xanax and i'm so pleased with the results in so far as anxiety and especially my appetite. i've gained 5 lbs in the first two weeks and would like to get back to about 118lbs or so. " | 3 |
weight loss | "i started taking phentermine on 4/1/2015. i am a 5"5' female, 36 years old and i weighed 220 lbs. having 2 kids back to back really added a lot of weight in a really short amount of time and i was at a loss as to what to do. i tried every diet i could think of but always ended up failing because lets face it, i dont have time to add another thing to my plate. i am a wife, a mother of 2 small kids, a student and i work full time. not only has phentermine given me the energy i need to keep up with my little ones, but i am maintaining school, work and home duties with no problem - i also exercise every day and eat 3 small meals a day. as of 4/15/2015, i have lost 10 pounds! i love it so far!" | 6 |
bipolar disorde | "i have bipolar problems and i'm taking 500mg seroquel prolong once a day. it really has helped me on my mood swings. it's been five years now and i'm on methadone treatment too. i don't have any problems, i sleep pretty good now and i'm more stable." | 5 |
adhd | "i was diagnosed with a.d.d and i've been using adderall for just over 2 years now. my 9th year of school i finished with a very low gpa just over a 1.0 and finished most of my classes with either fs or ds but this past year that i was able to get my medicine i was awarded ab honorle and passing every class with an a except 2 bs. the mass improvement of my ability to focus and actually want to work actually made the principal think i was cheating since i've had such a bad school record (for grades)" | 9 |
depression | "i have been taking pristiq for 8 months now and have gained 10kgs. my confidence improved but i find that i am easily angered and get quite snappy. i was worse when i was on 100mg, now i take 50mg am still snappy and angry. i have never in my life been this way until taking pristiq. back to the doctors for a change of medicines." | 1 |
depression | "i've had undiagnosed off and on depression for most of my life, until a couple years ago, my depression started acting up really badly, so i went to my (former) doctor and he prescribed me 50mg of zoloft and over time raised my dosage to 200mg, and it just made me hyper and shaky though it helped a little bit, since he wouldn't prescribe anything else. i found my new doctor, he prescribed me prozac first, that just suppressed my moods, then we decided paxil or paroxetine would be a good idea. at first it gave me a weird sedated/ strung out feeling but after the first week it made me feel alive for the first time in years, and got rid of my anxiety. but ask your doctor before getting off this medicine, or even changing doses." | 1 |
depression | "i have been taking the 20mg celexa for about 2 months now and just raised my dose to 40 mg. i really do feel so much better. i have the occasional mood swings but other then that i'm not depressed or i haven't had any more panic attacks like i had previously before placed on it. i would say its doing the job. the only side effects would be trouble sleeping sometimes and constant sweating throughout the day, but it's been better lately." | 1 |
anxiety | "i suffer from moderate, sometimes severe anxiety. general life stress, such as my job (bad bosses), my kids arguing over any & everything, etc...
i've been on xanax (alprozolam) for about 2 years on & off. recently i've started experiencing panic attacks with psychotic features (self-diagnosing here) and as soon as i take a .5mg xanax tablet, i'm fine within 5-10 minutes. this little tablet has been a lifesaver for me." | 3 |
acne | "epiduo forte is a great solution for acne. my acne was very bad at the start and gradually got better. my face started clearing up at 3 and a half months but i was still getting blemishes. this medication takes a long time to work so you have to stick it out. my face is now completely clear but it took 5 months. please stick out the long period because it takes time to work. you will be very happy and more confident at the 5 month mark" | 2 |
pain | "i was given demorol for pain in the er about (3)days ago for terrible menstrual cramps and i can say it is definitely a 10 for pain, but the side effects are not the best. i have been drowsy, thirsty, and still a little dizzy, but i guess it depends on the individual." | 4 |
bipolar disorde | "i was put on lamictal about 9 years ago.. tried everything else nothing worked.. i have bipolar..severe panic attacks and agoraphobia.. i was in horrible condition... started at lowest dose and stayed at 300mg
...fine until about 8 months ago and got scerlitis of eye.. went to eye doctor treated with steroids... but it just coming back... finally realized it must be my medication.. quit lamictal and it was gone.. when i saw my doctor i told her and she said yes that is a side affect and i could never take again.. omg.. best med ever for bipolar.. some anxiety break thrus..but 1st time i ever really felt normal.. after this got another dr put me on paxil.. omg.. what a nightmare.. i bottomed out.. ground zero... now on nothing for 3 weeks.." | 5 |
pain | "i have had rsd (reflex sympathetic dystrophy) now for 8 years. after being diagnosed with rsd, i was given methadone. it gave me my life back without making me feel 'buzzed'. i also haven't had to increase my dosage over the years. you don't develop tolerances with this like you would with the other narcotics. for those who need it - it does the job." | 4 |
birth control | "worst experience. my daughter was just 10 months old. i took first shot on january 9 and was supposed to take another one in march.
as soon as i took the shot my periods became irregular. i went to my gp she said it's very common and it will continue and will stop after few days. i had periods for more than 30 days. i started to react very weird in those days. a few days later i felt some changes in my taste and then my husband asked me to do preg. check. i was shocked to see the results. i never wanted to have a baby so soon. i was depressed and used to cry a lot. it was the worst time of my life.i finally decided to continue with the pregnancy. my daughter is now 3 yrs and my son 1.5 yrs old. i won't recommend at all. i don't want anyone else to suffer" | 0 |
birth control | "i have had this birth control since may 30 2015. in many ways it's been a godsend- i haven't had the horrible change in mood i did with the pill, and it hasn't affected my weight or skin. it's convenient not to take it every day. like others, i bled for months after it was implanted- i was bleeding lightly almost all of june 2015 through the end of january 2016, sometimes with short breaks. then it stopped in february, and i didn't menstruate for months. in july i had a miscarriage at two weeks. i bled for about 3 weeks after that, and just started a period yesterday. overall i'd say i'm happy with this because the pill was comparatively much worse on a day to day basis (skin and mood), but i do wish there were something more reliable." | 0 |
birth control | "at first i was very pleased with apri. i initially began taking birth control to control severe pms and cramping and have switched pills 3 times, most recently to apri. after taking it for 6 months, however, it stopped controlling my pms and hormones and after three months of getting my heavy periods/cramps again i went into a new (different) doctor and found out i had high blood pressure. as an athletic, non-smoking, health nut 18 year old i was shocked at this information, and my new doctor explained to me how they were going to discontinue providing prescriptions for this pill as well as several others because of these issues. " | 0 |
depression | "i am a 24 year old female suffer of bi-polar and felt completely helpless and depressed all the time, that is until i started taking citalopram. i now very rarely experience the 'manic' periods, and my concentration and confidence levels have dramatically increased. i was only supposed to be on this medication for 6 months, however when i tried to go off them i hit rock bottom once again. i have now been taking citalopram for over a year, and due the way it positively affects my life and relationships with family and friends, i am happy to stay on them for the time being. i highly recommend this medication for any bi-polar sufferer. (nb: i'm on 40mg)" | 1 |
bipolar disorde | "i have been severely depressed since birth of my child 5 years ago. i have been put on every medication out for depression and mood stability. this medicine is the best. i have not felt this good in years." | 5 |
depression | "i have been on 150mg of welbutrin sr for a little over 2 years. if i could go back and do it over again i never would have started taking it in the first place. it wasn't until i was taking the medication for about 4 months that i really started noticing hair loss. it slowly started to get worse. on top of that i noticed ringing in my ears. the first few months were great, i had more energy energy, i lost weight, and i felt great. i have been trying to wean myself off of welbutrin, however it's been extremely difficult because of the horrible withdrawal symptoms. even tapering off a little has been extremely difficult. i wish i would have done more research on the side effects and possible withdrawal symptoms." | 1 |
birth control | "i have had the mirena for 2 years now, and its one of the best birth control methods. i get more acne than i used to but its worth knowing that i'm unlikely to become pregnant. over the time i've had it there has only been one bad experience over all. it was from the mirena moving, and it hurt. overall i would recommend the mirena but not to anyone who is a teenager." | 0 |
birth control | "it is effective, i have had it for 11 months and at first i didn't have my period for the next 3 months after the first month of having it, i thought it was great. after that i had my period every 2 weeks if not every other, cramps, headaches, and mood swings. it had been a horrible experience. the weight gain since i have had it in was 30 pounds. i weighed 132 lbs. a year ago and now i weigh 165 lbs.! i haven't changed my eating habits or working out habits. i love to run and the weight gain has taken a negative toll on it. i definitely do not recommend. 5'7 medium frame, always have been thin" | 0 |
birth control | "i am 31 years old and have been on lo loestrin fe for about 2 years now. my dr. suggested to put me on this bc because the other birth control i was on was giving me severe mood swings. the thing i love about this bc is that i don't have my period at all, not even once. the downside to this bc is that at the end of my pack i start to have a few days of mood swings, depression, anxiety and i get overly sensitive about stuff. also, i gained a bunch of weight from taking this pill, before taking the pill i was 115 lbs and now i am about 145lbs and im 5"2. the other good side to the pill is that it stopped the cramping immediately. i wanna go off the pill but i am scared of the side effects of coming off it." | 0 |
depression | "i have been on antidepressants for years - after several different meds my doc has me on celexa 40 mg - i was still experiencing anxiety and worsening depression so we tried abilify 10 mg. it was terrific until day 6 when my anxiety was horrible and i couldn't sit still at all. this med tripled my anxiety so i stopped it. i'm now taking 1/2 my celexa (20 mg) and i started myself back on welbutrin today - finally, the anxiety caused by the abilify is gone - i see my doctor tomorrow - but i was just wondering what else works on anxiety?" | 1 |
weight loss | "i've been on belviq for 5 days. i'm taking it for thyroid related weight gain. i'm 39, 5'2", and 30 lbs overweight - diet and exercise have not worked. the first few days were rough. severe dizziness, headaches, etc. in general, i could barely function, mostly because of the dizziness. now at day 5, i'm feeling much better, no headaches, dizziness is greatly improved, etc. i have lost 1lb. in 5 days - this is impressive, as i was gaining 2 lbs weekly before belviq. i don't have enough time on belviq to give a real review, just wanted to say hang in there, the side effects will subside after a few days. mine were bad, i wanted to stop taking it, luckily i stuck it out. i'm very excited about what belviq can help me accomplish!" | 6 |
obesity | "i have been taking alli for 2 weeks and have experienced the good and the bad. i am satisfied with my experience so far. my negative side effects were completely my own fault as i did not watch what i ate one time and regretfully experienced the effects. the positive side is that if you follow the plan and keep the fat under 15 grams you will be fine. i am continuing with alli." | 7 |
depression | "overall i would say this medicine is very succesful in treating my depression. however, ever since starting (5 months ago) i have insomnia and sexual difficulties. these two problems are significant enough to where i am choosing to opt off this medicine. that being said, these type of medicines have different side effects for each individual, i.e. there is no standard side effect. i would highly recommend this medicine to anyone struggling with depression. i wish i could stay on this medicine but unfortuantely my inability to sleep and have sex is enough to disturb my regular functioning (especially sleep)." | 1 |
depression | "i was taking this for anxiety and had a really bad experience with this medicine. i was also told that giving metformin was not standard practice while taking this. it should be, i wanted to eat my refrigerator and could not sleep. had nausea, headache, dizzines. i did not have suicidal thoughts." | 1 |
obesity | "i started on saxenda mid december 2016. so far i have lost more than 20 lbs. my back pain disappeared, my knee and joint pain disappeared. i am extremely excited with the success so far. if my insurance would not have covered i would have considered paying for it myself. it was time to take care of me. the side effects so far have been nausea but nothing that was to intolerable in comparison to the positive outcome. i often have to remind myself to eat. i am up to 2.4 which i decided myself as i felt i was starting to feel hungry again. i am down to under 1200 calories per day which is a significant change for me. i have trained myself to sit down and have breakfast at home which is also a positive change. i am excited for the future." | 7 |
adhd | "i was previously on adderall xr before going on vyvanse. my reason for switching was because i suffer from bed as well, which this drug is basically a miracle drug for. as far as how this drug functions as an adhd med, i do not think it is as effective as adderall but it does last for a really long time, which has its pro's and con's. if you take it too late, you will have a hard time sleeping and if you want to go to happy hour or grab a drink that day, because this drug takes anywhere from 9-11 hours to leave your system, you won't be able to feel the effects of alcohol or the effects of the alcohol will all kick in at once vyvanse leaves your system (be warned). but if you want to get a lot done during the day, its good." | 9 |
birth control | "i personally have had a horrible experience with this birth control. of course i understand its going to affect everyone in a different way but i wanted to share my experience. around the third month of taking sprintec i started noticing my mood swings were out of control. if i'm not mad i usually just feel numb. i don't genuinely feel excited about anything. i have 0 sex drive and i'm only 21 years old. it made my breasts bigger and i feel like i gained a little weight which i don't mind. i'm looking to switch to something with lower estrogen!" | 0 |
anxiety | "this is by far the most effective antidepressant i have ever taken. i have tried prozac, zoloft, and celexa which all caused numerous unwanted side effects. i have been on effexor xr for a month and in the beginning the only side effect i experienced was being sleepy. this went away after about a week. i can tell you after just one week my mood lifted and i have zero anxiety. thank you effexor xr." | 3 |
birth control | "honestly, it is a pretty effective birth control but it does have some nasty side effects. i've been using it for over 6 months and have had no pregnancy scares. after reading reviews i asked my husband if thought i have been depressed since i started taking it and he said yes without hesitation. so that is definitely a downside to the nuvaring. the biggest issue for me is that i've probably gained 40 lbs since i started and i've been the same weight for years. i have stretch marks all over my body. it is so awful. i knew weight gain was possible but this has been the worst side effect for me. as nice as it is to not have to think about birth control more than once a month, i am going to stop. i don't want to keep gaining weight like this" | 0 |
birth control | "today was day 4 on jolivette and i was rendered completely useless. i woke up with paralyzing fear and had a headache will hallucinations all day long. i also felt nauseated and very cold. jolivette made me totally unable to take care of my 2 month old and 15 month old!" | 0 |
pain | "i have taken prozac for a long while. it's the only drug that helps my depression i have dealt with for 9 years. don't take this drug if you take a drug that raises your serotonin. you will be at risk for serotonin syndrome which can be fatal. this drug is for pain but it also an snri. this made me extremely depressed, and did nothing for my pain except make me lightheaded and have a opiate like high, except no pain relief." | 4 |
birth control | "i got it inserted and it was not painful at all. the slight pinch but that was to be expected. i went with skyla bc it's the smallest iud. and the iud with the lowest hormones in it. i had it put in july 3rd. it's now november 15th and i haven't had a period since oct 6th. kinda freaking out about it but i have heard it can cause you to not have periods after a year of having it." | 0 |
birth control | "i got this a little over a year ago. since i have had the implant i have had 2 or more periods a month. before i used to have one short period. i have also had extreme anxiety issues. i seem to have an anxiety attack over the littlest things. i throw up more than half of what i eat and i get sick at least once a month. i wouldn't say not to try it because it may work for you. it definitely did not work for me." | 0 |
acne | "although this medication is expensive, it seems to be worth it. i suffer from three kinds of adult acne and the doryx completely eliminated the clogged pores on my nose in just two days! i'm eager to see the results to the rest of my skin in a week or so." | 2 |
anxiety | "cymbalta is a god send for me and all those people out there who suffer from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, diabetic nerve damage, fibromyalgia, pain or what ever else it is used for. i myself have s. a. d [social anxiety disorder] and at times depression. i was taking zoloft and i still felt the anxiety so my doctor prescribed cymbalta and it took about a week 2 actually kick in and when it did i felt it and loved it and would recommend this medication to those who are trying to find a way to help them live there life with ease. it's not a cure but it is very helpful as long as you take it when you are supposed to. cymbalta is the best. thanks." | 3 |
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