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birth control | "i got the nexplanon within two months of having my son. i have now had it for two years and have had maybe one period which is great, but also kind of worries me what the long term health risks are with not having a period. no weight gain, no increase in acne. i will say though that it's basically killed my sex drive." | 0 |
birth control | "i was on apri for about a year. the first few months i would randomly get hot and feel like i was going to vomit. that went away after a few months. i never got pregnant but also used the pull out method. i was just hospitalized for two blood clots in my right arm and pulmonary embolisms. my doctor thinks the birth control is what has done this. i don't think i will ever take birth control again, not sure what to do now because i don't want children right now. i am a healthy 25 year old woman who should not have blood clots and so far they have found no other reason why i would have blood clots. birth control is dangerous!!" | 0 |
depression | "i am on bupropion sr for 2.5 months and it's been pretty good so far. i don't sleep all the time like on citalopram and my weight stayed the same with a slightly diminished appetite. the depression is mostly gone even though i'm unemployed for a long time living off dwindling savings. but i'm actually trying to get work now since i have more energy and feel generally better than ever despite the economy. my libido isn't much despite other comments here.
some anxiety still there and a few drinks in the evening help that.
the biggest side effect is extreme sweating when it is humid and above 70 degrees. it's embarrassing.
for me, bupropion (wellbutrin sr) 100mg twice a day mostly works. good luck." | 1 |
birth control | "let's be honest, there is not one birth control that will work for every woman. you have to just try and see what works best for you and your body. i got my implanon in january of 2010, a few months after having my son. insertion was super easy, the anxiety was the worst part. i do have spot bleeding every few weeks but no need for tampons anymore, just the miniature liners which i keep in my purse. no weight gain, i actually work out on a regular basis and have continued to see my weight go down. i did have irregular periods the first year i had it and that was annoying but every birth control has it's downsides so it's up to you to pick which side effect you can live with. i say if the other bc's haven't worked for you, give it a shot!" | 0 |
acne | "i've been suffering from acne ever since i hit 12; which has been 10 years from since. i've tried so many things from topical creams to all sorts of drugstore treatments like anti-acne cleansers, gels, essential oils or exfoliating treatments which none has ever worked out for me. i've also changed my pillow cases more frequently and tried to drink green juices but they did very little.
i also suffered from "textures" throughout my face and my body (chest and back). i tried to exfoliate these bumps almost on a daily basis, but it didn't work out well. anyways i've taken these meds for about 4 weeks now and i've seen huge improvements and i'm clearing up and no more new acne at all. (wanted to give more info but word limit)" | 2 |
depression | "what's dangerous about reading reviews online is that people are much more inclined to go online and scream about an medicine when it doesn't work for them while those who it works for blissfully embrace its effects and don't feel the need to go online and write a glowing review. for the past 8 months i've increasingly found myself experiencing the latter and i have to say that viibryd has changed my life. i had tried numerous other ssri's that all left me feeling like a zombie. i had wanted to go on one that had less chance of sexual side effects so before this i tried luvox was awful. viibryd has nearly eliminated my social and general anxiety with positive sexual side effects. i highly recommend it to anyone." | 1 |
acne | "my daughter started having acne in 5th grade. she had small sized acne on her back, upper arms and face. she was prescribed a topical retin a lotion and a topical antibiotic. this combination worked until she was in 8th grade when her acne became more severe. she would not use her other meds sometimes because she said it wasn't working. during her routine physical she was prescribed this medicine and started to take it the same day. we saw improvement within the first 3 or 4 days. she's been taking for a just short of a month and the results for her are nothing short of a miracle. she still has some redness as her acne subsides but her skin no longer "angry" and the tone is improving each day. what a great way to start high school!" | 2 |
weight loss | "i am 5ft 4" and weighed 186.4 lbs when i started taking this 3 weeks ago. to date i have lost a total of 14 lbs. just to let you know i also do light exercise about 2-3 times a week and i have changed my eating habits to center around proteins which also keep you full as well as the pills. i do eat out like 1-2 times a week and still get whatever i want but i immediately wrap up 1/2 my food for the next meal or next day and if i go to a fast food place i get a happy meal instead of a regular meal." | 6 |
insomnia | "i was on halcion for almost 5 years until i built a tolerance and it stopped working. since then i have tried numerous medications of various types and none have worked as well as halcion. most have not even been close or didn't work at all. with halcion, i fell asleep quickly and naturally, and stayed asleep at least 6 hours. it was a restful sleep with no side effects like dreams or strange behavior. i had no problems waking up or functioning the following day. it's only now that i can't find a substitute that i really appreciate the benefits of halcion." | 8 |
birth control | "i've been using nr for 6 years.. i love it. i've tried yaz and some other types of pills hated that you had to take them at the same time each day. this is much more convenient.. i get my period right on time and then take it out . . simple. it doesn't do anything different to me such as acne or weight gain. but that depends on the person more than the contraceptive .. the best way to put it in ... use a tampon applicator ( take out the tampon) place the ring in the applicator (bend the ring) and put it in as if it was a tampon. i've heard of it coming out during sex but i've never experienced this nor have i ever had it slip out or go missing. highly recommended:) :) unfortunately it is pricey however. :(" | 0 |
birth control | "i'm 23 and have never had kids. i was on the depo shot for about 6 years and just got on the skyla in august 2016. the insertion process was painful and extremely uncomfortable. i almost passed out and i usually have a high pain tolerance. i thought i was okay to drive home but the whole time i was hurling over my steering wheel in pain. i was in bed with medicine and a heating pad the rest of the day and honestly two days after. i'm on month 4 almost 5 now and i've had terrible cramps but no periods. they are basically contraction like pains. i get them almost everyday. i don't know if i should get the skyla removed or not. these cramps are unbearable. only a heating pad and laying down helps." | 0 |
depression | "it's an okay medicine for depression, but i've had times where i'd miss one day of cymbalta and immediately feel withdrawal symptoms (brain zaps, nausea, headache, etc...) the only other medicine i've ever had this happen with is effexor. i hate that i have to make sure that i have to take this at the right time of day, because even being late by like 6 hours, i feel the withdrawal symptoms kicking in." | 1 |
birth control | "had mirena inserted about 4 months ago. although periods are milder there is spotting frequently throughout the month. sex drive has decreased dramatically and have gained close to 12 lbs. i feel no discomfort with the mirena iud, however am disappointed by the side effects considering at 40 metabolism has already slowed down so this does not help." | 0 |
birth control | "i was on ortho tri cyclen previous for years and my gyno decided to put me on tri sprintec worst thing ever! bad side effects awful insomnia and felt so anxious and moody for 3 months, something i never felt before. i had to go back on ortho bc of the side effects" | 0 |
weight loss | "i have been taking phentermine 37.5 since july 21st. the initial visit i weighed in at a whopping 264.5. i have been using it for 5 weeks now and i weigh 241.5 as of today. so i have loss 23.5 lbs in just a short time. i love the pills and they really control my appetite, and i'm able to watch what i actually eat. i also walk 2 miles a day, 4 days a week. the pill gives me so much energy and i'm able to do a lot more activities with my husband and son. i will surely keep taking the pills until i reach my goal weight of 175." | 6 |
anxiety | "i've been suffering from general anxiety disorder for over 30 years. i was on lexapro which was controlling my anxiety wonderfully. i was laid of from my job after 28 years working there. i then found a new job but because it was change and new i had a massive panic/anxiety attack and quit the job after 3 days. my psychiatrist then prescribed xanax along with the lexapro. i was taking 40 mg of lexapro and .75mg of xanax daily, the combination has worked for the last 6 years. however now i have another new job and had another massive panic/anxiety attack. the combination of lexapro and xanax is no longer working. i am now trying 20mg of brintellix and 3mg of chlonopin. i'm hoping this works in order to keep my job." | 3 |
bipolar disorde | "by chance i started taking depakote around the time that my sad normally kicks in and after a month it had stopped it dead in it's tracks; no depression and only very mild manic episodes. i'm also now experiencing a sense of inner calm and mental clarity than i ever thought possible. no side effects other than vivid dreams and some weight gain, which is par the course for me this time of year anyway and a small price to pay for the improvements i'm seeing." | 5 |
birth control | "i've been on this bc for a little over a year now. first few packs were awesome! no mood swings, no break through bleeding, period always on time, smooth sailing..
my last two packs have been a nightmare. i'm moody, i'm getting break through bleeding often and it actually scares me because i always think something is wrong if i'm bleeding and it's not time for my period... and my period was over a week late on my last pack. my period isn't due to come for another 3 weeks now but i'm currently bleeding. not happy.
will definitely be seeing my doctor about a new pill. maybe my body has decided it's not strong enough anymore." | 0 |
pain | "fractured my 61 year old hip in january 2017. i have been using fentanyl patches for 2 years, 100mcg and percocet for breakthrough. these are meds for some painful back, neck and nerve conditions. also get accupuncture treatments.
i knew about demeral after breaking multiple bones in a car accident in 1982. in the hospital the nurse came regularly with an injection. upon release i received long and short acting meds one being demeral.
since that time i've required pain medication, the most recent the fractured hip which required surgery. the hospital gave me a demeral injection only one time, after surgery to get me to my room. it's the only 40 mins i wasn't in strong pain. it's beyond my understanding why demeral is withheld." | 4 |
pain | "cymbalta is a wonder pill for me. i was in a car accident almost a year ago and still suffer from neck pain. my gp refused to prescribe me any pain medication that worked because they were narcotics. i was depressed from the pain and the effect it had on my work performance and romantic relationship. i begged him to take the pain away and swore i didn't want to get high. he referred me to a psychiatrist and he put me on cymbalta. my pain dropped from 7/10 to 3/10 with cymbalta. it took two weeks on 60mg to kick in, but once it did, wow the difference was incredible. i'm thinking that in a few more weeks my pain may drop even more. the best part is there are no side effects for me!" | 4 |
birth control | "had the implanon for almost five years, i'm finally going to get it removed. the bleeding has gotten worst. sometimes i bleed for a whole month and i have picked up so much weight, and these mood swings. i would rather take a chance with a condom or pill and call it a day. i haven't gotten pregnant though." | 0 |
birth control | "my experience with this pill is 50/50...i love only having my period every 3 months but i spotted for months when i started, have lots of headaches, my breasts are bigger and i gained weight." | 0 |
acne | "love epiduo. i have been on every type of medication for acne. these include oral antibiotics, topical creams, and even accutane. a year after being off acutane, my acne was starting to get bad again. my dermatologist recommended a second course of the drug. i was very reluctant to do so, so i asked to try one more thing before starting accutane again. i got prescribed epiduo and i love it. i am using it at night before i go to bed and it is working amazing. i actually saw results the first week of using it. i did have some dryness but nothing i couldn't handle. i'll take dry skin over an acne breakout any day. definitely worth trying." | 2 |
birth control | "i started taking seasonique around october after i finished my last pack of ortho tri-cyclen. i was fine with ortho tri-cyclen, but i wanted to try something new. so far it's been okay. i've noticed my acne has flared up much more then when i was taking ortho tri-cyclen, but i thought it would clear up. as of yet it hasn't gotten much better. my cramps are definitely not making things any better. it's only been 2 months.. so i'll keep on taking seasonique and hopefully things will improve!" | 0 |
adhd | "i am a 27 year old male, on this drug for 3 weeks so i can't really comment on it's efficacy, as it takes 2-4 weeks to start working. all i can say is it didn't help me. i took 40mg for 7 days, then went up to 80mg for 2 weeks. i had to stop taking it because of the side effects - i was getting severe irritability to the point where i was yelling at the top of my lungs at people for minor mistakes and generally grumpy. based on this and other side effects - needing to urinate far more regularly than usual, heart palpitations, feeling down for no good reason and insomnia - my doctor decided it wasn't right for me.this is a rare reaction which is unlikely to happen to you, but if you get it, tell your doctor." | 9 |
obesity | "last year i was on my way to lap band surgery when a friend of the family suggested belviq as an alternative. i had my ups and downs but in the end i have lost 64 pounds and have thirty more to go. my medicines are down and my blood work has improved dramatically. high praise as this saved me from getting surgery. only side effect better sleep and i was tired initially first three days. i don't chew my nails and feel more calm and am happier then i have been in years." | 7 |
anxiety | "i have been on xanax since 2007 when i was watching my mother slowly suffer. i started on 0.25 mg and eventually the dose was not enough. now ordered 1 mg in morning and 2 mg at night. it works ,however i have cognitive impairment and all i want to do is sleep and my memory is pretty shot. i weaned myself down very ,very slowly and got down to 1 mg daily at night, but then some negative events happened and i was going into a panic attack. i know this medication works, but i would not take it unless it is a must." | 3 |
birth control | "i think there should be a rule that you can't review nexplanon until you've had it in for a decent amount of time. when i got mine in about a year ago, all i could find was "i've had it for two weeks and it's great!". i regret getting it. i toughed out the spotty period issues for 3-4 months and was happy when my period stopped for good. but right around the 5 month mark i slowly started developing really awful acne. it scars and i'm constantly breaking out. it hurts like you wouldn't believe. i have seen 6 specialists who all said it was because of my implant. i've also experienced the mood swings and mild depression. i think i'm giving up on mine and having it removed. not right for me." | 0 |
birth control | "it is march 7, 2010 and i have been on aviane since december 30, 2009. the reason i was prescribed this pill was because i was bleeding in between my periods and my doctor felt it would stop the bleeding by regulating my already regular periods (??). in any case, it did work to stop the bleeding in between my periods; however, i weighed in at 151 lbs when i visited the doctor and was prescribed this pill and three months later, i am 165 lbs and my breast grew a whole cup size, not to mention i am moody. i stopped taking my pills as of march 6, 2010. i worked so hard to lose 100 lbs (242 lbs - 140 lbs), as if it wasn't already bad enough that i had gained 11 lbs prior to visiting the doctor, but now i am plus an additional 14 lbs." | 0 |
depression | "took first dose of 75mg before bed. fell asleep at 1030 and slept well, actually. woke up at 530 with eyes wide open as if i just had 10 espressos. it's now 630 and i don't have to be out of bed until 7. can't sleep anymore. feeling jittery with jaw clenching and teeth chattering when i open my mouth a little. hands are sweating. i feel a little emotionally numb. slight ringing in ears and slight headache with slight nausea. i feel peaceful but dull. not sure if i will take again." | 1 |
obesity | "i have been taking didrex off and on for over 20 years. it is the only pill that really works in helping me lose weight. i had to stop taking the medicines for a year and i gained 20 pounds." | 7 |
adhd | "i am in grade 12 and i have been on concerta since grade 3. i have noticed i am underweight and i have trouble sleeping at night. but concerta has helped me focus in school, but i just wish it didn't come with some of the side effects." | 9 |
birth control | "seemed to work fine for first 3 years, however 2nd time round mood swings are horrendous, weight gain of approx 2 stone no matter how much exercise/diets i never shed a pound, total loss of sex drive, and heavy irregular bleeding - getting it removed now." | 0 |
depression | "only 11 days in so these side effects may diminish. what follows are the most pronounced side effects that i have experienced and that are still with me now.
on the positive, my vision has improved. over the last year i have been on cymbalta, pregabalin and effexor for depression and ptsd. likely as a result of taking these, my vision was significantly reduced until ending my use of cymbalta and starting bupropion 11 days ago. it is quite remarkable how much my vision has improved in such a short time.
on the other side, crying spells; suicidal urges; a much higher heartbeat than usual: now often ranging between 105 to 125 just standing still; and an annoying incessant buzzing in my head haunt me." | 1 |
pain | "i took just one 50 mg tablet for shoulder and upper back pain in the evening. i woke up with a migraine type headache. i am not likely to take anymore. i had no problems with darvocet, but they took this medication off the market." | 4 |
birth control | "i had the implant inserted 2/2015. i had to move away from pills and patches as i was heavier and weight and i guess they become less effective. i had the option between the iud and nexplanon implant. my friend accounted for the horrible insertion process and long periods with the iud so i opted for the implant. my objective was a low maintenece bc and minimal periods.
i don't remember what part of my cycle i was on when i got it inserted but it's now been a year and a half and i haven't had a period since i had it inserted. i haven't bled or had a single cramp or tenderness in 18 months!
now i am in the gray area with the side effects. i think all birth control cause some kind of heightened moodiness. however, i'd advocate for this bc." | 0 |
birth control | "i am getting this out as soon as possible. it has indeed prevented pregnancy however i have suffered awful side effects including: moodiness, weight gain, painful acne, nervousness, nausea, headaches, eye tenderness, ever flutters as if i'm pregnant. i will be back on the pill." | 0 |
insomnia | "the first few days i have some leftover sleepiness the next day, and significant water retention, but these both go away gradually, and after years without sleeping, trazodone has greatly increased my quality of life. my doctor says the water retention is very rare, but i have been on this medicine three different times over the years and no matter what else the doctors think might be better, we always come back to this. (same beginning side effects though every time. still worth it!)" | 8 |
anxiety | "please try a different benzo before this drug. it's a life ruiner. the effects are so strong and leave the body quickly it makes you crave more. tolerance builds like crazy with this drug too. i suggest klonopin. it works great and lasts a lot longer. withdrawal is horrible from xanax. you can die from it. also comes with severe memory loss while taking it." | 3 |
birth control | "i'm 5'7", 150lbs, 27 yr/old, on bc since i was 18. originally on yaz, then beyaz, but realized after stopping bc all together that it was causing me to have ongoing nausea, tiredness and fluid retention issues, so dr. mentioned i might have estrogen sensitivity i didn't experience any side effects in the first month of taking this bc at all, my mood was better, period was light, and i was able to lose almost 25lbs (was at 175lbs) following the same diet & exercise plan i had been on while on beyaz. however, by the second month i began experiencing horrible stomach cramps, to the point where i was unable to move and would eventually throw up from the pain. once i stopped taking this bc, stomach pains disappeared." | 0 |
birth control | "i really love this birth control. since starting it two years ago i have had no negative side effects and it is very effective! i have had unprotected sex multiple times since getting this and still no pregnancy, thank goodness" | 0 |
adhd | "i am taking 54mg for inattentive add its only been a month of taking concerta without breaks, but i feel i have the general feeling down. i can focus with minimal distraction. after 3 weeks i am feeling the loss of appetite, lost 6lbs in one week and there is only a period of about 5 hours i can feel it work, during that time i love the motivation i get and am more social. all in all it does what it's supposed to but for only around 5-6 hours, after the working period i am easily aggravated and my add is worse than ever. my anxiety was high at first but after a month i feel like it is less of a problem for me. " | 9 |
acne | "i have just started my third month with yaz. i started back on the pill because i started breaking out two years ago when i stopped it. i have started to break out more than usual in my second month with larger pimples but from what i read on here that is normal. it has helped my cycle not be as painful also but i'm hoping it will work for the reason i got back on to clear my face. keeping my fingers crossed." | 2 |
insomnia | "i would fall asleep but wake up a few hours later. i don't know how anyone can fall asleep while taking this medicine but everyone responds differently. tylenol pm makes me feel a lot more sleepy than this medicine." | 8 |
depression | "i started this supplement with high hopes. i was given it to boost the effectiveness of the pristiq i'm taking. after using it for over a month i'm disappointed. really have experienced no change. i'll keep searching for the right combination of meds." | 1 |
pain | "i have heel spurs and find every few weeks the pain is unbearable. this is the only thing that relieves the pain. and i take 2 and that seems to fix me for a couple of days, not sure why that is but as long as it works that's the main thing." | 4 |
anxiety | "i have terrible anxiety and panic disorder due to ptsd for many years. ativan has helped me to have a conversation without tripping over my words. i still do that sometimes, but not every time i opened my mouth to speak." | 3 |
birth control | "i've had it for about a year now and i haven't had a period at all since the month after i got it inserted...awesome yes..but i've also gained about 50 lbs...not so great..i was recently diagnosed with diabetes and i want this thing out asap so i can lose the weight with no complications from it. i hope to get it removed soon. will miss the lack of periods but no not miss the weight." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have been dealing with anxiety now for bout 2 months. i'm worried that it will never go away. when i take the medication i feel so much better, however i'm am worried about being depended on the drug and withdrawal." | 3 |
bipolar disorde | "seroquel helped my mental status but i couldn't take being tired all the time and the weight gain was ridiculous even with eating healthy and working out six days a week. to get off of it you have to taper so slow. when i dropped from 12.5mg to 0mg i went through terrible withdrawals way worse than stopping opiates. throwing up, flu symptoms, i lived in bed and was close to wanting to just quit. i was worthless from day three of stopping to day nine. i woke up on day ten feeling back to my old self and so happy to be free of this stuff they call seroquel" | 5 |
birth control | "i have had my nexplanon implant out for about a week now and wow what a difference!! i experienced bad mood swings with this birth control as well as changes in appetite, weight gain, acne, and random bleeding. i expected the appetite change and bleeding, they didn't bother me too much but the mood swings got me, i thought i was going crazy. since the implant has been out i've noticed my mood is totally different, i'm not hungry all the time and my face has been slowly clearing back up. i loved the simplicity and ease of it, and stuck with it for about 7 months but glad i had it removed." | 0 |
adhd | "i started taking this medication 1 month ago and have had absolutely no ill effects from it. my first worry was not being able to sleep once i heard the word "stimulant". not an early riser i set my alarm clock to go off at 6am just to take the pill! now i am taking it much later and have absolutely no ill effects. seem to have more energy, sleep better and starting to get some things accomplished instead of dabbling in two or three different things." | 9 |
depression | "i have been on this for a few days. from the first dose i noticed that in about 2 hours i was extremely anxious, almost a panic attack. so far it's happened each time and lasted a few hours. i'm still trying it to see if it improves otherwise i'll have to stop taking it." | 1 |
adhd | "i was a happy but chaotic woman with adhd. i am looking for a substitute for ritalin because although it worked miracles for my lack of attention an organizing skills it eventually wore me out. my new neurologist suggested strattera (80 mg/day ). at first it made me very tired. after a few weeks strattera changed me into an emotional wreck. crying every minute for no reason. i'm still in hospital. i'm so tired of trying something new and hoping it will make the fog in my head disappear. but we're back to square one. no more strattera fore me..." | 9 |
birth control | "i was originally on lo loestrin fe which made me bleed like crazy and once i started this pill it stopped it. pros: no weird bleeding, normal period. cons: i feel like i am going crazy. i am an emotional wreck and i am normally a very calm person. i feel like crying every minute and not to mention that but my sex drive is completely gone. birth control just isn't for me i am going to stick to condoms." | 0 |
birth control | "just had my second one put in. i love it. no adverse reactions outside of spotting for the first three months with the first one and i've had no issues with implant/extraction procedures. i had poly cystic ovarian syndrome, married with no plans for kids yet, and i overproduce estrogen. it's perfect for me. i have chronic migraine and my hormonal triggers are gone (too bad the other ones still exist)." | 0 |
birth control | "i've had implanon in for nearly 1 year, before having it inserted my periods were like clock-work, and on the lightish side. i had it inserted on the 2nd day of my cycle, and that period lasted longer than usual, but other than duration it was as normal. i found i was extremely emotional for the first month. my breasts get tender sometimes, and i spot occassionally, but its nothing more than a bit of 'pink' on the paper when i go to the toilet. i don't even wear a liner. i've only had 1 period the entire time. except about a week ago, the heaviest period of my life started! i've passed clots the size of golf balls! if it continues i may have to have it removed. its weird that this is happening now after being so good for nearly a year. " | 0 |
birth control | "i've been really happy with chateal. i don't experience the irritability i've experienced with other birth control pills. i also like that my period doesn't kick in immediately if i forget a dose." | 0 |
weight loss | "i started taking this medicine in 10/2008 (1 pill a day in the beginning/2 pills a day in the end). i weighed 240 lbs (male) and had been stuck here for 2 months following a 20 lb weight loss. this medicine saved my life. i took it from 10/2008 until 03/2009. i now weigh 182 lbs. i learned portion control and the right way to eat. the medicine helped give me energy which helped me learn how to exercise. i had a few side effects in the beginning. i was constipated for the first month or so. i had to pee a lot. i suffered from dry mouth and had a hard time sleeping for the first couple of weeks. these symptoms all went away after about 3 or 4 weeks. i stuck with it and am glad i did. stopping the pills was no problem for me." | 6 |
birth control | "started at 18, was active, normal weight. started gaining weight right away but didn't think much of it until i realized i was having to buy larger sizes, but didn't seem to have bc alternatives as i'm forgetful so pills wouldn't work. over the course of 5 years, i have gained over 100 lbs, hair started greying early, loss of energy, loss of interest in life, and thinning hair, dry skin. basically depo put me into menopause state, i was early 20s and felt decades older. i went from a size 12 to a size 24. and now 2 decades later, i still have that extra weight on me-no matter what it just won't come off! i am tired all the time, i hardly eat but still gain weight easily. depo ruined my life, it took me as a young adult and made me old." | 0 |
anxiety | "i take 0.5-1mg for times of unmanageable anxiety or panic attacks. this happens a few times a year. very effective medication with no side effects for me. i've been taking it since i was 26, i'm now 30." | 3 |
birth control | "took the first pill, not expecting many side effects. took it after dinner, and by the time it was like 2am i woke up extremely nauseous, ended up spending the entire night and morning throwing up. i was very nauseous for a couple weeks. and every new pack i would get the sickness again. very bad the first week of each pack and still nausea most of the rest of the month. finally it wasn't worth being sick so much and i switched to a different brand, which i tolerated much better." | 0 |
birth control | "i had the paragard inserted approximately two and a half years ago. unfortunately, i've always had severe cramping and heavy periods. so, when my doctor explained that the iud would cause cramping and heavier bleeding, i thought "it can't be any worse then what i'm experiencing now". but i was wrong... not only was i having heavy bleeding during my period, but i started to spot between periods. in addition to the spotting, i would have cramping throughout the entire month! the pain was exhausting me. i knew something was wrong. i called my gyne and asked to have it removed in hopes that i can return to my "normal". when she inserted the speculum today, she said she could see the tip of the iud in my cervix... aka, my body was rejecting it." | 0 |
birth control | "i had this implanted in february of 2015. it's now august, and i've had nothing but great result. no weight gain, only loss. no breakouts, only skin clearing. i think often people blame this own behaviors on their birth control. if you take good care of yourself, eat, well, & continue to work out, i wouldn't say from my experience that you have any trouble. it has migrated up my arm a little bit, but it's no problem. i haven't had my period since march! no pain, or anything bad. i really enjoy this form of birth control. i recommend giving it a go if you insurance will cover it." | 0 |
acne | "bactrim is absolutely amazing for acne.. i had seen 4 different dermatologists by the time i was 17. my face acne has been considered mild, but my acne on my back and chest is moderate to severe. they tried many oral and topical medications, creams/gels on me. nothing worked. then finally the last dermatologist i found, he prescribed me to bactrim 160/800. i can't remember how long i was on it the first time before it kicked in and started working, but i was on it for 2-3 years with absolutely perfect skin. i recently got pregnant and had to stop taking it. my acne slowly came back. now, i had my son a month ago. my acne is back and is awful. i was able to get prescribed bactrim again 2 weeks ago (apparently it's safe while nursing). i'm still anxiously waiting for it to kick in.. but i have hope, and know it will. i highly recommend!!" | 2 |
birth control | "i've been on this birth control for 2 years now. just recently, the pharmacy only had a generic brand of the pill and gave me that instead. i will definitely be switching back! i love the pill and it hasn't made me gain any weight. also my acne cleared up really fast and now i have none! my breasts went up a size also" | 0 |
insomnia | "75mg of this medicine usually does the trick for me and i get a good night's sleep. occasionally, i have weird dreams. also, strange is this: if i wait until the medicine makes me woozy before i hit the sack, i can't fall asleep. however, if i go to bed right before i get woozy, i usually, but not always, fall asleep. i then get up a couple of times a night to go to the bathroom but usually can fall asleep again." | 8 |
insomnia | "restoril 15mg works pretty well for me. i started experiencing moderate insomnia, just over a year ago. i've been taking 2mg of xanax, 3 times a day for many years, for panic attacks. my psychiatrist prescribed restoril, because it's also a benzodiazepine. it doesn't have the "hangover effects" of other sleep medications. the only complaint that i have is that it doesn't last as long as it's supposed to, for me. i usually wake up about 5 hours after, and have difficulty getting back to sleep. if you're already taking a benzo, this should be great for you, on a short or long term basis. if you're not, then be careful and wean off of it, because you can have have pretty nasty withdrawal symptoms!" | 8 |
anxiety | "ativan has been a life saver on several occasions in treating my ongoing anxiety; however, i hate that it's so 'short lived'. i take it only when i need it but have noticed that the more i need it, the stronger dose i need as well. i started out by breaking my 1mg tabs in half, now i find myself taking 1-2mg at a time in order to feel any relief from the anxiety." | 3 |
birth control | "i have had nexplanon for almost a year and it is effective in one way but i have had so many problems not having a cycle or two months of a cycle. emotional moods to laughing to crying to smiling to being depressed." | 0 |
birth control | "hate it!! nexplanon does its job at preventing pregnancy i give it that but the side effects are terrible. i've had it since august 2014. i've bled 3 weeks out of every month since i got it, constantly have a headache, nausea, weight gain, always bleeding, period cramps are worse than i had before i got the implant, all around terrible. i would not recommend to anyone. getting removed as soon as i get insurance again." | 0 |
adhd | "i was originally on concerta for my add and got extremely depressed and almost suicidal. i then switched to adderall which i took for 4 years without many problems, until i developed a tolerance to it and my dose got so high that i was getting a bunch of side effects. i tried strattera, which i did absolutely nothing and made me really sleepy. then i switched to vyvanse which worked about the same as the adderall but i wasn't as irritable and didn't have the same loss of appetite. however, i did start to develop acne, which i didn't realize until recently was being caused by the vyvanse. i've also developed a major dependency, if i don't take it, i have trouble doing daily tasks and i'm really tired." | 9 |
birth control | "i was on sronyx for 2 years and i never had any issues with it. it did lighten my periods, as well as shorten them. i was sexually active for those 2 years and i never got pregnant, so it did its job. i did notice some months i got pretty bad breast tenderness during my period, but it wasn't every single month." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i commenced lithium in 2012 as i was diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder. initially starting it wasn't great fun- i experienced a lot of side effects (nausea, tremors, twitching, involuntary lip/tongue biting, vomiting, diarrhoea and thirsty as hell). but today i still take the lithium and i am happy. i work full time and live a fulfilling life. i do experience nausea from time to time which is why i stick to drinking the lithium at night time as it makes me sick to move around too much after drinking it. all in all, happy with it. sadly i have missed doses at times (no more than 2 days in a row) which brings back some of the side effects when taking it again." | 5 |
birth control | "i have been on reclipsen for 1 month as of next sunday, and i must point out that there are some downfalls of this birth control. reclipsen does work very well as a reliable birth control method as long as you follow the instructions that come with the medication (taking one pill once a day at the same time daily). however, since a few days after i began taking reclipsen, i've been running into some issues concerning painful headaches and acne flare ups. i've been on ortho-tri cyclen birth control pill in the past, & i do not remember having any issues as far as headaches or acne while i was on that medication. reclipsen is reliable, but do beware because you may receive some uncomfortable side affects when beginning this medication." | 0 |
anxiety | "i feel like ativan saved my life! before getting it prescribed, i was sure i was going to have a heart attack. my chest was tight on a daily basis and i found for most of the day i could barely breathe without consciously thinking about it. i don't take ativan daily, only when i start to feel these symptoms. and within 10-15 minutes i forget that i was uncomfortable at all. no side effects, either. i would recommend it to anyone rather than a daily anti- depressant which is often prescribed for anxiety." | 3 |
pain | "i have only been with pain management for 6 months but suffered from debilitating pain (osteoarthritis, neuropathy) for years. i am hoping through the fentanyl patch i may have some consistency with my management of pain. have tried opana 15 mg x 2 and before that a morphine tablet (cannot remember strength). i also had percocet 10/325 every 4-6 hrs for breakthrough pain. the only thing that helped was the percocet but felt i was taking way to many; 150 a month. i got the patch today. i took 2 percocet initially because i had been without anything for 3 days and was really hurting 10+. my pain level is at 1 maybe 2 after 16 hrs of applying the patch. praise god! my only issue is a headache and not being able to sleep. i am not sure if headache is from sinus or patch?" | 4 |
depression | "this medicine has done wonders for me. i've been under lots of stress for a long time, anxiety, depressed, unmotivated, negative, etc. wellbutrin xl has recharged my battery and i feel excellent. there has also been a huge spike in the sex department. amazing energy, so no worries there. i do tend to get headachy if i drink too much, and that threshold is far lower than it used to be. the good news is i don't really care as much about drinking anyway, so it's working out well." | 1 |
adhd | "i started taking this drug 6-7 years ago for school and planned to quit when i graduated because it made me anti-social, increase tobacco usage, and want to play video games all night. it was really effecting my personal and social life, plus i hated all of the physical effects (heart rate, cold hands, sweat). however, i enjoyed the high it gives you, and continued taking it after graduating. it helps lock you down at the computer and make boring work less boring. now, i cannot stop taking it. every night i lay in bed saying "ok i have to stop this"., then the next morning i wake up and can't resist taking it. i am going to tell my doctor to cancel my prescription because the cons heavily outweigh the pros." | 9 |
birth control | "i have had 2 injections and am discontinuing the drug after 6 months. in my opinion it is just not worth it. i experienced extreme nausea for 2 or 3 days within the first 3 months of getting the injection. my periods came early and lasted 2 week. i had many anxiety episodes and mood swings. nearing the time of my second injection i experienced extremely heavy bleeding for 5 days, (i'm talking new super tampons every 2 hours with a regular pad for inevitable leaks) and even fainted during this time. 6 months later and most of my symptoms have gone, but i've had my period since my second injection over 3 months ago. at least it has been effective in preventing pregnancy; the combination of these symptoms leave me with no desire for sex!" | 0 |
weight loss | "i took phentermine in 2009 and it was awesome. i gained a lot of weight after i had my son, and i couldn't stand it. before i got pregnant i weighed 130, i am 5'4 and was a size 5, after i had my son i weighed 168, and i couldn't lose the excess weight. i was a size 13. within the first week i lost 10 lbs, taking phentermine and exercising. i only took the pill for a month and went from 168 to 146. phentermine is amazing!" | 6 |
birth control | "so i got my birth control put in on oct 23rd, 2015 . at first , i didn't bleed whatsoever . three weeks after , i began spotting . i wasn't really worried because i just thought it would be a week thing. nope . it's dec 27th 2015 and i've been bleeding ever since . it's not light either, its a very heavy period . so yeah, hopefully you're one of the lucky ones who doesn't bleed at all ." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on depo for 9 months now and i'm pretty satisfied with it. i have had no bleeding problems, no weight gain, or any bodily pain. the only problem i have had with the shot is that i have *definitely* experienced mood swings. i am one of the most level-headed people i know and within the first week of being on the shot i was more emotional than i've ever been in my entire life! i drove my family and boyfriend absolutely crazy. i eventually got accustomed to the hormones but even now, every few weeks i have days where i fly completely off the wall or just cry for hours for absolutely no reason. it happens infrequently enough that taking depo is still worth it.
this is definitely a "your mileage may vary" birth control." | 0 |
depression | "i thought this was a miracle medicine; i never felt better in my whole life-for 3 months, and then it stopped working. 2 other people who told me they were on this said the same thing." | 1 |
acne | "my son started this medicine in september of 2016.. he just finished his lost dose last month and i am very please with results. it was a process but well worth it! i would highly recommend other teens take the medicine. his acne was very very bad. but not anymore!" | 2 |
anxiety | "i am 34 years old and have been dealing with anxiety and panic attacks since the age of seven. i was prescribed this medication for severy pinched nerves in my lower back. i immediately noticed a difference in my mood and panic attacks and anxiety disappeared. i see the word with news eyes. it's like being in meditation when awake." | 3 |
insomnia | "it works and it's ability hasn't diminished with use or time. i can get to sleep every single time i take this drug and it always only takes 2 pills. that is a lot more than i can say for any sleep drug i've ever taken. the downside is that if i don't go to sleep as soon as i feel it kick in, i will do some very, very strange things that i can only slightly remember if i remember at all." | 8 |
birth control | "you guys, the skyla was only in since may and i found out i was pregnant in october. worst experience ever. they did an ultra sound and found that the skyla was lower than it should be in my cervix, and that's how i got pregnant. fml, i can't trust a single birth control method." | 0 |
insomnia | "i tried this to help my insomnia and the first time it worked. the second time i also split the pill in half and it gave me nightmares...night sweats....scary room spins (eyes would roll around super fast). the next day i felt horrible and exhausted and still "high". i'd be careful with this. maybe got 2 hours of sleep total and woke up 9-10 times during the night." | 8 |
birth control | "taken for nearly a year. started after a terrible few months on junel fe, when i was depressed and anxious & had no sex drive. before junel, i'd taken loestrin for ~6 months (neutral experience), but my copay was so high i had to switch. after a few bad months, my doctor recommended orsythia. and my new insurance covers it at no copay!
pros
-no pregnancies!
-lighter, shorter periods with somewhat reduced cramps.
neutral
-may have helped clear up acne, although i think most of that was due to other prescriptions from my dermatologist.
cons
-somewhat decreased sex drive, but that also could be from my antidepressant, escitalopram." | 0 |
obesity | "today is my first day of taking contrave. i am a 52 year old male and i weigh 321 pounds. i have struggled with my weight for sometime now. i have been very nervous about the side effects, but i took my first dose today. i wish everyone the best and may you all stay healthy." | 7 |
acne | "ive been using duac cream for 2 years now and honestly it's the best thing i've ever had. i didn't really have acne just dark patches on my face, and it has cleared them up so well better than other facial products. only annoying thing is my face gets very dry, and went i put makeup on my face cracks, but i just over moisturise. definatly recommend duac cream though, gave me so much more confidence" | 2 |
depression | "i suffer from mild depression and back pain associated with scoliosis. i hoped cymbalta could help. it did not help me. initially (first few days), it was positive mentally, despite side effects: headache, nausea, then bad anxiety. as i took it more, i just started to feel not like myself, lethargic and weak. i almost felt too calm and didn't care. i can see how this might be helpful to those that are severely depressed. i am not. i'm sharing my experience because if you only suffer from minor blues, i would not recommend a strong anti-depressant. i told my doctor it was minor, yet he prescribed me 60 mg immediately. i gave it a month and felt worse each day." | 1 |
pain | "oxycontin has helped me so much to live my life. i have no arms and only one leg from an ied when i was in afghanistan. i suffer from phantom limb pain and numerous other problems, but i don't care, because had i not got in the way of the blast then a 2 year old and 3 year old would have died, so i'm fine with how i look. oxycontin has made the pain bearable. " | 4 |
depression | "lexapro has been an absolute miracle for me. i had become so depressed i could no longer get out of bed, and was crying every day. i hated the idea of getting on medicines, but i felt at that point i had no choice. the only regret i have now is that i didn't do it sooner. i had some pretty bad fatigue on the medicine for the first month or two, but that has now gone away. i am so glad i finally did this." | 1 |
insomnia | "after taking the pill i get into bed expecting to be awake forever, however before i know it i am sound asleep. usually sleep through the night, but not always. interestingly the next day i am much calmer then usual. not sure if it is because i finally got a good night sleep or if it is a side effect." | 8 |
weight loss | "i'm at seven weeks on the full dose and i've lost about 15 pounds. started at 202lbs, down to 187lbs. i say "about" because, like others, i've plateaued for the last two weeks with my weight going up and down by a pound or two. but, i'm going to hold on and see if it moves over time. i've always eaten well and been very active, working out 5-6 times a week, so this is really the only option i have left. i'm going to keep doing the right things and hope the scale starts moving again. at $150 a month, this is expensive but 15 pounds beats a blank." | 6 |
weight loss | "i love this medication it really did help i lost a total of 70 lbs i one year and have been able to keep it of for the last 3 years." | 6 |
birth control | "on my first pack of trinessa. i had slight nausea the first night of taking the pill and a headache the next day but otherwise, no side effects. i haven't gained any weight or broke out at all. no crazy mood swings either! i was terrified to try this pill because of the awful reviews but i have been totally normal." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on skyla since october 23, 2014. it was an awful day of cramps the day i got it put in. and i am used to cramps, but those cramps were awful. my period had just ended but it started back up again once i got it inserted. my period seemed to last longer once i got the iud but only a couple days. and that only seemed to last for a few months. they're regular now but the god awful cramps continue. i'm having my gynocolegist check it on and had to set up a sonogram. pain is never normal with an iud. also i gained about 10 lbs. my lifestyle changes right before i got on it, but it doesn't seem to matter what i do, the weight stays. but i am not pregnant and other then cramps and weight it's been awesome." | 0 |
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