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birth control | "i got this iud after a devastating pregnancy loss and i wanted to give my body time to heal and time to lose weight. well 5 months after getting this it fell out and i'm now pregnant 3 weeks after it fell out. the pregnancy is a blessing, don't get me wrong, but this is definitely not a reliable method of birth control. after this pregnancy i'm going for the implanon." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on kariva for about 3 years now. i originally went on the pill for my severe cramps and heavy bleeding. after one month, my acne cleared up, my period got much shorter, and my cramps were less intense. however, i have gained 20 pounds and a full cup size since being on the pill. in addition, i have absolutely no sex drive and a lot of dryness. though i have experienced anxiety before taking the pill, it has gotten much worse since being on it. my pms is much more severe as well." | 0 |
birth control | "i took this pill from 18-25 when i had my first baby. after, i was prescribed a different pill that was just ok. after the birth of my 2nd son i tried mirena and it wasn't in place correctly so i didn't want to try again. then, i went to nuvaring, it was awful! heavy bleeding on a crazy schedule and hormonal migraines that hadn't existed with other birth control. i am so happy to be back on avaine as i have no notable side effects." | 0 |
birth control | "i've had the nexplanon since march 31, 2015 and so far so good. the only issue is that i was supposed to get my period april 13 but i never got it so i figured the birth control changed my cycle but then on the 16th i had a little spotting so i thought my period was coming either the same day or the next day, but it's the next day since the spotting and i haven't got my period. i'm not sure what's going on if i'm going to get my period or not. no other side effects except in the beginning i got more emotional than i usually am but i'm perfectly fine now." | 0 |
obesity | "i was on this medication for two months and did not drop one pound. in fact when i decided to stop taking it due to the fact i was not happy with the product, within a week and a half i gained 10lbs and have now hit a record high as far as weightc" | 7 |
weight loss | "first dose taken this morning, so far so good. i am praying that i have no side effects. i am 5"0" and weigh 182. i had my thyroid killed 10 years ago due to being diagnosed with graves disease. i have been fighting being overweight every since. i took my shot in the fatty part of the arm this morning and i really feel fine, almost feel like i have lots of energy. well see how it goes!" | 6 |
anxiety | "i have been taking cymbalta for two months. it works great for my anxiety and chronic pain. i feel great, like a new person. the only side effect for me is insomnia. i will be checking back with doctor on that." | 3 |
depression | "this med helps me depression so much! i have severe depression and anxiety and it helps with everything - the sadness, irritability, anxiety, social anxiety, you name it. unfortunately it causes major weight gain. i mean, i gained 40 lbs in a few months so i weaned off of it, lost the weight with no lifestyle changes. tried other meds but nothing worked as well so i have it another try. again, weight gain. no lifestyle changes and gained 70lbs in 4 months. repeat weaning. repeat weight loss. became suicidal. had to go back on the med. remained on it for 9 years gained 150 lbs and remained stable there. recently went off again and i'm trying to find another med because i can't handle obesity but can't find another med that works as well!" | 1 |
weight loss | "it worked great! but very disappoint that i can't afford $135.00 for a 30 day supply. my insurance doesn't cover it so until then i will hope the price comes down." | 6 |
birth control | "i've had the implant for over a year, and i have had a really positive experience. i haven't gotten pregnant, i don't have periods, and i haven't noticed any other adverse side effects. after the injection, i did have bruising around the area on my arm for a few weeks. besides that, i would definitely recommend considering getting nexplanon." | 0 |
birth control | "i started this pill due to heavy and painful periods, and i wish i could say it helped. before the pill, my period only lasted 7 days, since starting, it has come every two weeks, sometimes not stopping for the entire month. i'm on my fourth pill pack now and nothing is regular and the longest i've gone without bleeding is two weeks. definitely stopping. it did clear up my skin though!" | 0 |
obesity | "i have been using xenical since more than 15 days and it is showing very little effect on me. i noticed the oil execretion in the stool for 3 to 4 times during the whole past period. my weight didn't change also.
however, i know some people who are using xenical, and they are getting rid of a lot of oil; though they are talking only 1 pil per day; unlike me who is talking a pil with each meal..." | 7 |
insomnia | "have had sleep problems last 10 years or so. went to sleep clinic, apparently i do not fall into deep sleep stage. doctor put me on ambien 5mg. wonderful. i slept all night and felt great next day! fast forward 4 months. end up being tested for lupus, lyme disease and bloodwork galore because of muscle and joint pain that would show up in different places and i was suffering extreme tiredness and weakness during day. all tests negative so doctor wanted me to stop taking ambien and switched me to trazadone. been a week now. so far so good but insomnia is back. will not be continuing trazadone. causing excessive pvc's and feels like my heart is going to burst out of my chest. does not help me sleep even a little. sad about the ambien." | 8 |
depression | "after a 6 week period of a severe depressive episode with panic attacks and extreme anxiety, i checked myself into the hospital. the doctor completely changed my meds to prozac, wellbutrin, klonopin, and at bedtime 10 mg ambien and 400 mg seroquel. this combination has worked wonders for me. i started falling and staying asleep for a good 8 hours, my ruminating has stopped almost completely, and my depression has really lifted. i attribute a lot of that to the seroquel, in that it augments the effects of my antidepressants, stops my mind from racing, and has me sleeping well. the two side effects i've had are grogginess (which has gotten better) and the munchies. i keep fresh fruits and veggies handy at night to snack on instead of junk." | 1 |
birth control | "this pill is the worst one i've taken, i've never been on such a problematic birth control like this before and it's causing so much stress on my daily life. i switched from reclipsen because it gave me a migraine every day, on the bright side this pill hasn't given me any. unfortunately what it has given me is terrible acne, depression, day long lasting nausea, and the day before my period i had horrible pains in my right side from my belly button to the bottom of my pubic bone that i nearly went into the e.r. it was so debilitating that i couldn't move a muscle. now, upon my self examination i've discovered a lump and have nipple discharge, i'm not entirely sure if the birth control is the direct link; but my drs and i will see." | 0 |
adhd | "my son is 15 now and we have struggled for years with his adhd. he has now been on strattera for 2 years and has gone from straight d's in maths to a in achievement he can concentrate more retain information and does not lose it as he uses to. i have seen no side effects at all. at one point he went off it, lasted 5 days then chose to go back on it as he could tell that it helped his behaviour and way of dealing with things. i have only good things to say about strattera." | 9 |
birth control | "i have only been on it for a little bit but i love it! there are so many pluses to the nuvaring. you don't have to remember to take a pill, you can easily take it out, you can't feel it, you don't need to be off it for a few months in order to get pregnant! i just recently changed over to this because yaz was making me severely depressed. we originally thought i had to go on an antidepressant it was so bad but we figured it was this. i am so glad i got something with low estrogen and something that is so easy. the pills were also lowering my sex drive, but with the nuvaring all my problems are gone!" | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on the shot for 5 months now. when i first got the shot, about three weeks in i started to bleed like normal period but then got lighter and lighter and continued for 3 weeks. eventually it went into light spotting about every 4 weeks for a few days. i also will get a lot of sharp pain cramps that will last a few minutes every now and then but this happens randomly. other than that i have no side effects. the doctor tells me the spotting and cramps will stop as my body gets used to the shot." | 0 |
birth control | "did its job by not getting me pregnant but i would definitely not recommend taking it. i was in and out of the hospital for 6 months with a weird nauseating stomach ulcer and the doctors never knew what was wrong. every time they would dismiss me from the e.r. they would give me anti nausea pills and antibiotics to "control the pain and nausea", not get rid of it. recently i stop taking my levora birth control and i haven't had one stomach ulcer problem." | 0 |
depression | "i have just taken my second dose of cymbalta. my doctor suggested that i take 20 mg for 14 days and then go to 30 mg. right now i can tell that my depression has noticeably subsided and my desire to sleep all day/night has decreased. i'm actually sleepy when i go to bed now. slept for about 4 hours and woke up and right back to sleep. i have also noticed that i've begun to yawn during the day which i can't ever remember doing. but all in all i'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is finally the mediation for me. i've been down in the valley this time for almost a year and i'm ready to start living my life again." | 1 |
birth control | "i've been on nexplanon for 4 months. i loved it the first month; no side effects light spotting a couple days.
now i've been on my period for 8 weeks and counting. my hair is shedding constantly. i have no appetite; i'm 21 with 2 kids and i now weigh less than 100 lbs. i'm always depressed or angry. always tired. constant back pain and abdominal cramping. i was having all day migraines for a month straight but that finally stopped. i get a sharp pain in my left side, by my ovary, everyday sometimes goes down my left leg making it numb. my boyfriend says this is turning me into a completely different person.
went to the dr 3 weeks ago and told him everything wrong, he said he could stop the bleeding and gave me the nuvaring, made it worse!" | 0 |
pain | "roxicodone has improved the quality of my life exponentially. like so many others on this site, chronic pain has been a debilitating nuisance for me, one that i initially dismissed as a sign of aging. as my doctor confirmed a sciatic nerve compression, i was given roxicodone to manage my aches and pain. immediately, i felt years younger -- no longer am i stuck avoiding everyday tasks, such as grocery shopping, for fear that the pain will ruin my day.
this medication has also improved my performance at work and at school, as i am able to concentrate without random aches and pains distracting me. i feel more rested when i wake up in the morning. yes, this is a "serious" drug, but taking it as prescribed will get your life back - seriously!" | 4 |
anxiety | "was on remeron for 3 months. it worked at first as i noticed anxiety lessening, but after three months it has lost it's efficacy. my anxiety skyrocketed, and remeron has done nothing for it. thank goodness i didn't have any side effects from the remeron, aside from increased appetite. i think remeron should be used for depression and not anxiety, so if anxiety is your major issue i'd go with an ssri." | 3 |
weight loss | "have been taking belviq for 90 days. have lost 20lbs! like many others, have tried multiple things to lose weight over the last ten years, without much success. belviq gets you over the hump! no side effects, no hunger pangs. helps self-control in many areas. also sleeping better each night. 90 day check-up with my doctor went very well. he said he was very excited by my results and will begin prescribing to other patients. a great product!" | 6 |
birth control | "i got the implanon in 2014 and for a long time i loved it. it's a highly effective method of birth control, and for almost a year i had no period. but then my period started back up again, happening at weird times and happening for weeks at a time. sometimes i'd get off my period and then and up bleeding the next week. it was terrible. but what was worse was the weight gain. i probably gained 20 pounds. i actually do exercise frequently. i walk almost every night for about 3 miles and then a few times a week i'll go to the gym. but i wasn't losing any weight! and it gave me acne like all the time. 10/10 would not recommend." | 0 |
weight loss | "i started this medicine five days ago. i suffered from some pretty notable nausea the first two days, and occasionally i get a little lightheaded. those symptoms have basically worn off, and this is completely tolerable considering i have lost 8 lbs (182 to 174 & i'm only 5'3") in this short period. my appetite is barely there, and i'm full very quickly when i start eating. it's one of those, "omg i can't eat another bite" feelings which is so strange to me. i've always been a member of the clean plate club! my doctor was prepared to prescribe victoza instead of saxenda in the case that it wasn't covered by my plan, but they only required a prior authorization. i know the weight loss can't continue this quickly, but it's amazing so far!!!" | 6 |
obesity | "just started belviq, slight headache first day, which subsided, but i noticed the superhuman ability to say no to snacking. i opened the fridge and didn't want anything. noticed bursts of "i need to get up and do something". my first night sleep was just so comfortable. will power in a bottle." | 7 |
birth control | "i've had kyleena for 2 months. i wish i had done it ages ago. uncomfortable insert, but over with in minutes. haven't had a single issue since. first period arrived on time and was light. second period was just light discharge. no cramps, no pain. so happy with this decision." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i'm so happy that i can give a review. may 31,2016 was the last day of my period. on june 1,2016 i had protected sex. he pulled out because he wasn't trying to nut fast.. so the condom broke. we haven't had sex for about a week and he missed me. i bought a plan b pill 8 hours later, i was on here reading reviews and hoping that plan b works. plan b gave me so many bad symptoms, nausea, slight headache, painful lower back pains. about a week later, i'm back on my period. it's normal ladies. don't stress and i will continue my story in another review to make you ladies feel comfortable and stress free. hopefully it help." | 10 |
insomnia | "have been a terrible sleeper my whole life. runs in my family. ambien is a god send for me. i take 5 mg and if it doesn't work i take the second half (5) for a total of 10. i do find myself feeling "dragged down" some mornings on 10 mg, but that wears off and even that at its worst is way better than me on no sleep!" | 8 |
depression | "i've been taking lexapro 10mg (5mg at first to build up slowly) for about 6 weeks. i did feel nauseous for a few days. i noticed a change about a week after starting. i take lithium and wellbutrin- but those only seemed to help my anxiety. i still had intermittent depression- i would just get into these moods where one little thing would put me in a fog of sadness and hopelessness. i cried a lot, was distracted, and had a lot of negative racing thoughts.
my provider recommended lexapro since it works on a different neurotransmitter than wellbutrin.
i just feel normal. i don't feel like things are dulled - just that i can control my reaction better. i can feel sad, but i don't feel depressed. i don't dwell on feeling sad." | 1 |
depression | "this new pristiq has worked wonders for me. i have tried practically every anti-depressant medication out there. i have bipolar 2 disorder, and most of the time, taking an anti-depressant alone without a mood stabilizer always set off severe mania. that has not been the case with pristiq. not only do i feel a million times better in every way, this drug has really decreased my appetite and i have definitely lost at least 10- 15 pounds since i started taking it about 7 weeks ago. i also take a little bit of xanax to better manage my anxiety. however, that only enhances the already great results that i have experienced with pristiq." | 1 |
pain | "it worked wonders for my back for 5 years and then my back became a lot worse. i am now up at mayo clinic to see what they will do now as i was told that i am inoperable." | 4 |
birth control | "first time ever starting birth control and the reviews on here scared me! so glad i decided to tough it out! i've been taking it for 4 months and the only symptoms i have had are a little more emotional outburst two days before my period (not that big of a deal, i was always prone to pms emotional outbursts anyways) and breakthrough bleeding the first month. no weight gain, no acne (actually, less acne). i realize all women are different, but just thought i'd share my mostly pleasant experience with this pill! oh, and of course...it works! not pregnant!" | 0 |
birth control | "nexplanon = the worst mistake of my life. i had it inserted july 2014, removed april 2015, and i'm still dealing with the side effects today - i'm now being treated for painful cysts and debilitating cramps, and i'm convinced this drug caused them. side effects included: prolonged/heavy periods (lasting 3-4 weeks), anemia (due to periods), recurrent yeast infections (due to periods), painful vaginal fissures (due to yeast infections), lack of sex drive, constant bloating, rapid weight gain, increased appetite, acne, irritability, extreme mood swings, anxiety and depression (honestly, who wouldn't be depressed). if you are at all sensitive to hormonal birth control, i do not recommend this drug." | 0 |
weight loss | "this drug changed my life. since 6/15 i have lost 85 lbs, changed all my eating habits, went from the obese weight range to the normal weight range. 5 months ago my wife started on qsymia and she has dropped 60 lbs so far, but more than that it has not been difficult for us, our tastes and habits have changed, and more than that we are enjoying life so much more. i just had a cholesterol screening and my overall was 126, yes i said 126. by the way, i'm 65 and my wife is 64, i've had a quintuple bypass and my wife has had a triple and qysmia was cleared by our cardiologist before we started it. it's changed our lives, i wish it had been around 40 years ago." | 6 |
birth control | "i usually have irregular periods. i missed 2 months so my doctor prescribed generess fe. it's cool that it's chewable but taking this drug was not a pleasant experience.
for one, my mood swings were incredibly out of whack. i was so depressed and angry and irritable. i couldn't stand something like this having so much control over my emotions. i had serious bloating and my breasts were super swollen and i am already very busty so this was not very comfortable. i had painful migraines. the worst part about it was the crazy long periods! i've only completed 1 pack and i got my period last month but it's still going on, 15 days now!! it's not really heavy but it's more than just spotting. i stopped taking it" | 0 |
birth control | "i had my copper iud inserted in may 2015 and till this day i'm still on my period. it has not stopped and its really painful. its my first time using the copper iud and i hate it. till this day i'm still bleeding. and i can't get a doctors appointment any sooner then dec 22." | 0 |
obesity | "i couldn't give this a high rating because i just started this yesterday 2/18/17 took it and overall seemed okay. i did feel a little tired. i slept very well, but did have one crazy dream/ nightmare and from reading the other reviews i'm thinking it's from the medication. i do feel really tired today. i hope i don't feel like this all the time, but it's only the 2nd day. i will continue for a week or 2 and see if i see a difference." | 7 |
birth control | "taken for painful cramping.
5'3" 120 lbs, age 27 started with lostrin, but moved out of state and started taking sprintec in 2015. honeymoon peroid. two years later, i am 144 lbs, 29, suffer from depression, bloating, stagnant digestion, pain in lower abdomen (regardless of having a period,) and periodic cluster headaches. the weight gain has been gradual despite the fact i was working physical jobs and doing yoga a couple times a week.
recently stopped taking pills as i noticed my period was occuring before i even got to the white row. had been skipping that row completely as it seems my body wants to do what it wants. experiencing(both abdominal pain and lower back ache) have lessened in frequency but when it's present it's debilitating." | 0 |
birth control | "the first 6 months were amazing! no period, and only minor cramps when i exercised vigorously. then i noticed my hair started thinning out and i was getting really bad acne. i finally got it taken out a little after having it for a year and am still having acne problems, and my hair still seems to be falling out. hopefully it doesn't take long to get back to normal" | 0 |
insomnia | "i had a bad experience each time i tried it. i have been on ambien for many years, but my dr wanted to try something else. the rozerem made me extremely anxious, and did the opposite of what i needed it for! my heart beat fast, and i had a feeling of nervousness and anxiousness. i tried it 4 times, and it was the same all 4. maybe i'm allergic." | 8 |
acne | "a dermatologist (a different dermatologist than i usually see) recommended to start using differin along with taking my doxycycline. i have been using the topical gel for 3 days on my face and back and i only have negative things to say. my face is peeling badly and the skin is very red and irritated. i have tried different moisturizers and they just burn. the outer corners of my eyes are red and painful. my back broke out with large blister-like pimples. i do not have sensitive skin and my acne is not very bad. i feel this product has actually worsened my condition. i am going to stop using differin immediately. i don't know how long it's going to take my skin to heal." | 2 |
birth control | "i hate this drug! the side effects are awful! i woke up feeling the worst nausea every morning, to the point where i would sometimes vomit. it causes awful headaches. i had a really large clot once along with killer cramps. my period was still irregular. yes it was not as heavy, but it did cause spotting for a majority of the 3 months i was on it. my skin (which happened to be getting clearer!) was breaking out throughout the 3 months and in places that i never used to break out in. also, i went from being one of the happiest people, to majorly depressed with anxiety and mood swings. i now have the worst panic attacks. it will also make your sex life become horrible! please dont take this! read all the reviews before you do!" | 0 |
depression | "here we go again with these meds. i have severe depression. the best that i can say while taking this medicine is that i was just depressed. i have no energy and that is saying something because i take 60mg of adderal daily. to be fair, i don't know if it was the depression that wiped me out or this medicine. i need to exercise and enjoyed it in the past, but i couldn't do anything on this. my doc gave me a script for luvox. wish me luck." | 1 |
birth control | "i love love love the mirena. the first insertion was slightly painful, although the ibuprofen/aspirin helped. i just got my 5 year old mirena removed and the new one inserted. all went well and it wasn't as bad as the first time. my doctor was quick and gentle. so far so good, i am very happy." | 0 |
anxiety | "hey, i think alprazolam is the only solution for severe anxiety. my life was a living hell before it. eventually it came to be the saving factor in my relationship. thanks" | 3 |
anxiety | "xanax is a miracle. just recently prescribed xanax and lexapro at age 33 for generalized anxiety disorder and i can honestly say that i am back to my old self. i have only had 2 panic attacks in the last 6 months. i can sleep all night without waking up, i am much more laid back, i am calm and not worrying all the time. i would definitely talk to your md about both of these medicines if you truly have an anxiety disorder. both have been a life saver for me and my family." | 3 |
birth control | "got my iud inserted 5 1/2 months ago. having it inserted sucked, i had a lot of sharp cramping. but that is normal for me because my body tends to give off a lot of pain whenever i recover from something. the spotting was as the doctor said it would be like. it lasted 1-3 months and my periods have become less heavy. overall my iud is easy maintenance since because me and boyfriend check the strings after every cycle (and because he feels it every time during intercourse). i am happy i got it and strongly encourage others to do so! its hormone free & lasts 10 years :)" | 0 |
birth control | "well, i'm not pregnant but my skin is a mess and pms symptoms have been terrible. i hate this stuff, pharmacy gave it to me as a generic for aviane and i will pay out of pocket before i ever accept it again. i've been on two other generics w/o any side effects, cystic acne just isn't worth it." | 0 |
birth control | "love this pill! great hormone balancer and contraceptive.
pros: cystic acne gone, moods regulated, no more monthly migraines, few to no cramps, on my period for only 5 days each month, did not decrease my sex drive.
cons: weight gain (25lbs in 3 months that won't come off 3 years later), bigger breasts (d cup to ddd).
other pills made me spot all month and have mood swings. this one does not. free through my insurance too!" | 0 |
insomnia | "due to major anxiety and stress can't sleep before 6-7:30am was put on anti-anxiety pill and restoril today. the anti-anxiety pill kicked in fast and made me kinda drowsy but the restoril 30mg i just took 45 min ago doesn't seem to be kicking in.
should i take another? i do drink ale here and there but that should increase my effect not stop it right?
maybe i should get used to vampire hours!! this sucks lol" | 8 |
birth control | "i loved being on this pill. the only reason why i stopped is because i am way too busy to take it at the same time every day, so i now have a birth control implant.
i did not gain weight. acne... well, i've always had bad acne, even before birth control. i was secretly hoping it would clear it up, which it did not, but it definitely did not get worse. no weight gain, etc. lightened my cycles for the fist year, then afterwards i would regularly get my period every other month, and then i would never get it (and take tests when i was worried.) towards the end (i was on it for years), i was horrible with taking it on time-- there were days i would even forget to take it. with back up protection, i still was never pregnant. loved this pill." | 0 |
pain | "i was prescribed 10mg amitryptiline for endometriosis - for cramps i was getting that would radiate up my back. coupled with surgery, amitryptiline has been life changing for me. i still have to take it around 7pm so i don't feel too groggy in the morning but i would rather have a good nights sleep and feel a bit tired in the morning than stay up all night in pain." | 4 |
birth control | "i'm uncomfortable reading the scare stories about this device. i don't think they're that helpful to women who are looking for a reliable contraceptive.
my experience with the implant has been wholly positive.
i first had it inserted in september '05. no pain, no funny moods, no bleeding at all! no babies either. i liked it so much that when i had it removed in '08 i had it replaced at the same appointment. again, no pain.
i have just been to have my second implant removed, but not replaced this time. and again, no pain, no stress.
i'd recommend it." | 0 |
birth control | "before having my daughter i was on desogen for 5 yrs, with an amazing experience. it took me two yrs to get pregnant after stopping. requested the same after baby with little difference. had to switch 3 months ago for insurance reasons and have been miserable since. i am way more moody (weepy/short fuse), i've gained 5-7 lbs. terrible bloating the week before my period as well as nausea/vomiting and bad cramps a few days before. worst symptom: complete destruction of my sex drive.
like... i could really care less. i also started a week early this time for some reason. i am switching back next month and paying the $32 dollars a month until my doctor decides he believes me when i say that one child is enough for me.
" | 0 |
acne | "i have been suffering from acne since i was about 20 years old. i had my first baby and had an iud inserted as a contraceptive. i saw a doctor when i was 24 and she prescribed topical clindamyacin and bactrim ds. it worked well but not 100 %. i stopped taking it once my mirena was removed and i became pregnant with my 2 nd child. my skin was clear my entire pregnancy! after my 2nd child i had another iud placed and the acne came back. i saw another doctor in december and he prescribed epiduo and oracea and 12 weeks later my skin looks & feels amazing. i couldn't be any happier with the results. i still have minor pimples and my acne scars but nothing like before. i am getting compliments from every one who knows me. amazing!!!" | 2 |
weight loss | "after reading hundreds of reviews i was very nervous about the side effects and i'm gonna be completely honest there the worse i've ever known i've never felt so ill in my life but it did only last 5 days on 0.6 and 2 days when i doubled to 1.2 so stick with it if it's getting you down i promise it is worth it!!!! i take my dose at 11am and find i can eat fairly normally throughout the day until about 6pm then i have a tiny dinner and feel full to the brim also i am finally getting a full night sleep as i'm not up every hour needing the toilet. today i had my review and i'm over the moon i've lost 16lb with no effort at all... i highly recommend " | 6 |
birth control | "i read a few of the reviews on this page and many said that in the first month or so they had terrible acne! this is also true with me but this is the only birth control i've been on where my skin is 100% clear after about month three! i also always suffered from severe mood swings with other birth control- crying over nothing, bouts of rage, extreme insecurity- but this is so much better. the only downside is that for some reason i am very tired especially in the morning- it's almost impossible to wake up even with 8 hrs. but the changes in my mood outweigh the tiredness! great for people who have a lot of bad side effects with other birth controls!" | 0 |
anxiety | "i have tried to xanax and it doesn't matter how many milligrams i take it has no effect on me. i tried klonopin which works however when it wears off i get horrible migraines which i found out can be a symptom of for some people. valium is the only medicine i can take that reduces my anxiety. i ready here in some of the reviews people saying they had extreme anxiety and we're taking to milligrams my anxiety is so bad i take 10 milligrams 3 times a day just to be normal. it works it really works. it may be an old medication and it may not be prescribed very often anymore but i truly believe it is the best." | 3 |
birth control | "i've been on birth control since 8th grade to help regulate my abnormal menstrual cycles. i was on combination pills, estrogen-only pills, and the depo shot before i finally tried the ortho evra patch. i've been on the patch for about 8 months now and i love it! i use it for 3 weeks and have it off for the 4th week, as the directions say to, and it feels great to finally have a somewhat normal period and to know when i will start bleeding, and to not be bleeding when i'm not supposed to! i put it on my butt, alternating each cheek week to week. i haven't had any bad side effects, only very good ones like growing more than a full cup size and having a high sex drive. this is the best birth control i've ever been on!!" | 0 |
depression | "got prescribed zoloft after my 20 year relationship ended after my ex husband became addicted to meth. i was very depressed and couldn't control my thoughts about the situation, i had a hard time sleeping, zoning out, focusing, and adjusting to my normal everyday life. i started on 25 mg for about 3 weeks then increased to 50 mg. i've been on 50mg for a couple months and feel so much better. i can focus on my life again and never break down crying anymore etc. i had no side effects besides loose stool here and there. i like how there were no real side effects for me and it did what i was seeking. i would recommend to try zoloft before other medications. i will not increase my dosage." | 1 |
birth control | "i've had implanon for a little over a year. it's been pure hell. i have gained 60 pounds, and nothing i do helps me lose weight. my depression is extremely bad from the hormones. (i had depression before, but it's 10x worse). for the first four months i was bleeding, with a 2-3 day of not bleeding. my periods are now, about 9 days long. i have irregular periods, so it goes from period with 3 weeks off, to period with one week off. it's just all over the place, with extremely painful cramps. i'm getting it removed tomorrow, thank god. i'm terrified of hormonal birth control now, this being my first one that releases hormones. while i have had a horrible experience, i hope that others do not. it might work for you, it might not." | 0 |
birth control | "got the implant sep 17, 2015. first couple weeks i got headaches. my face and hair got extra greasy. i use to be good with showering every other day, by anymore. i haven't had period since september 2015, which has been awesome but it's affected my sex life and my weight. it caused me to be very dry during intercourse. :/ and it hurts. also the weight i have gained is insane. when i got the inpalnt i was 159lbs. in jan 2016 i had a check up and i was 180lbs. last week i talked to the nurses out the weight issue and it had gone up again to 197lbs. i dont eat bad and i'm constantly active being a flight attendant and swim coach. made appt at end of month to get removed. :(" | 0 |
weight loss | "hey everyone! i started taking adipex-p on 03/12. i am 5'5 and starting weight was 315!! :( side effects: dry mouth. nothing else for me. it took about a week for the pill to curb my appetite. i drink lots of water! a couple of days i cheated on my diet but i never over ate like i used to. i have changed my eating habits tremendously. currently i have not done any exercising but i plan to start. today is 03/24 and i have lost 8 pounds! this is just the beginning on my weight loss journey. i recommend this pill." | 6 |
weight loss | "i had a wreck, in the hospital 30 days. i put on 25 lbs. went from 220lbs to 245lbs. i have taken 37.5mg phentermine for a month and have not run or anything besides everyday life exercise and i am down to 225lbs. once i hit 215lbs i will start jogging. i have taken this 3 years prior and worked out extensively. in 1 yr i went from 240 to 193lbs. " | 6 |
birth control | "i have been on loestrin 24 for about 4 years now, and i thought i would share my excellent experience on here, since no one usually goes on the internet to post about their good experiences!
loestrin is a miracle drug in my opinion, the 24 day regimen made a huge difference as opposed to a 21 day regimen. this means that there are only 4 placebo pills at the end of the pack instead of 7! my periods were reduced to almost nothing (but didn't completely disappear, for those that like the assurance of bleeding) i need one panty-liner a day for about 3 days a month. it's amazing!
i never gained any weight, and i would say it helped my acne only a little bit %u2013 i get pimples no matter what i do.
try loestrin! you won't regret it!" | 0 |
obesity | "i was perscribed saxendasaxenda by my doctor for obesity. my beginning weight was 225 at 32yrs old. ive been on saxenda for 11 days now and have lost 8lbs. i have absolutely no appetite all day long, so i make myself eat small things. i'm juicing also so this usually keeps me feeling full without actually having to eat meals. i'll be moving up to the third dosage this friday, hopefully i'll continue to experience minimal side effects. i've only gotten headaches and some constipation but no nausea. looking forward to what the next 90days bring. i'm very pleased with my results thus far." | 7 |
birth control | "i started lo loestrin in july and found my self becoming very stressed out and depressed all the time. i also felt easily angered so i decided to stop taking it. my period pains came back and i decided to retry it in december. since then i've gained 5 pounds and bloat super easy! even when i only eat small meals. i also have been getting strong persistent cramps every night. i'm looking to switch to a different birth control." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on this pill for probably about 4-5 years. my experience has been overall pretty pleasant. i never noticed it affecting my mood or behavior and i have never felt depressed due to the pill. i also never gained any weight or experienced acne. my periods last about 4 days, previously before using the pill they lasted much longer. i usually experience cramps and bloating the day before and the day i get my period. my cramps have always been pretty bad even before i began using birth control, so i don't think it is caused by the pill. i do recommend this pill for people who are looking to use it as a form of birth control and a way to regulate the menstrual cycle. unfortunately i must switch pills due to insurance coverage." | 0 |
birth control | "i got this birth control thinking great no period for three years. honestly i would rather have my period everyday for the rest of my life than have this thing in my arm still. at first it seemed fine i felt great and then a week or so went by and i was overthinking everything, became extremely stressed, and keep having anxiety attacks. i'll be fine for a few days at a time but then something small happens and i want to cry and yell at everyone. it has ruined my relationship and i feel crazy. i would not recommend this birth control. i get it out in a little over a week. hopefully my mind can remain stable enough to make it til then without another crazy mood swing of depression. also i feel like a pregnant lady craving food constantly." | 0 |
birth control | "i was on loestrin 24 for over three years and it worked wonderfully with my period; after about two years my period was so light that i rarely even got one which was awesome. i also didn't experience any change in my sex drive. however, i accidentally went off of it about five months ago (due to a change in insurance and i couldn't afford it) and after about 3 weeks of being off of it i dropped ten pounds (which, while i was on the pill, was never able to accomplish no matter how hard i dieted) and found myself in a much more stable and elevated mood. i realized after the fact that, although the pill was great for doing what it was supposed to, it made me gain a ton of weight and i was consistently mildly depressed." | 0 |
acne | "i have cystic acne around jaw line and chin, doctor prescribed aczone, have been using for 4 weeks and as of now i'm not happy nor satisfied. within first week my skin appeared smoother and smaller pores. during the second week i broke out in cheekbones (possible result of new blush) but after use of aczone every day none of my acne has gone away. going to give 2 more weeks before going back to dermatologist." | 2 |
anxiety | "my son's in his late teens and has anxiety and a.d.d. he had also gone through episodes of depression. other prescription drugs left him zombie like. oxcarbazepine has been a miracle drug for him. it took about 2 months to get to the right dosage. please keep in mind everyone is different. he was only allowed to move dosage up once a week then every 3 days after a few weeks. yes he felt tired for 1-2 months but after a few months he says it's life changing and we haven't seen him this happy in years. he's been taking it for almost a year now with no problems. he takes 200mg caffeine for his add and it calms him down so he's doing great in college." | 3 |
anxiety | "i had been experiencing milder depressive symptoms for a couple of months, but then suddenly one morning i woke up with all the physical symptoms of a panic attack, which i'd never had before (never had any anxiety symptoms before), and symptoms persisted almost nonstop for 4 days until i could get in with my doctor. i wasn't having anxiety about any one specific thing, i just felt hopeless and like i'd lost control of my thinking. she prescribed me klonopin for immediate relief (big help) and the generic version of lexapro (10 mg) to actually address the problem in tandem with counseling. i'm only a week in but feeling like myself and so much better in general. had some headaches and sleepiness/yawning in the first week but lessening now" | 3 |
birth control | "the first month of taking loestrin 24 fe i developed a horrible yeast infection and bladder infection. i called my doctor and she prescribed me medicine for that. she also stated that it probably wasn't the birth control. so i decided i would try it for another couple of months to make sure. again, on my second month of trying it, i got another yeast infection and slight bladder infection but used over the counter medicine to get rid of it this time. i'm on my third month now and i feel a slight yeast infection starting to up come, but i'm eating a lot of yogurt to stop the infection. also, during the first and second month, i practically skipped my period. only bled for one day or so and it was so light." | 0 |
adhd | "my son began taking strattera about 3 - 4 years ago. he had a bad reaction to adderal, so the doctor tried strattera as a non-stimulant. he first started 18 mg once a day, no noticeable change. then increased over time to 50 mg once a day. he wasn't defiant, but just didn't (doesn't) care to do much of anything. 4-6 weeks ago he started having "tics". not putting the two together, last month his doctor increased to 60 mg a day and the tics have continued to get worse. he's also been more depressed, having panic attacks, and anxiety. he goes to school, but gets nothing done. went back to his doctor and she know has started taking him off this medication. i hope the tics stop. he's scared and this continues to add to his anxiety." | 9 |
emergency contraception | "i have taken plan b twice (not planing on taking it ever again, got myself a prescription for regular bc now). normally my boyfriend and i always use condoms but this time made a egregious error in the heat of the moment. i took plan b the next morning and was freaking out for a month because i read so many stories about women getting pregnant anyways. well today i just got my period and let me tell you it is the happiest i have ever been to get cramps. the only side effect i experienced from plan b was gas which was uncomfortable but not painful. minimal side effects and extremely effective. if you need to take plan b relax it really works!" | 10 |
anxiety | "i have panic attack disorder and anxiety.i use librium on and off as needed. it works wonderfully. makes me calm in about 20 minutes and i feel i can control the rest of the day. i take 5mg as needed. when i take it as needed it doesn't have side effect." | 3 |
depression | "after having been on lexapro (tired all the time and nearly emotionless, libido killer), zoloft (gained 30 lbs in 3 months, libido killer), effexor (ineffective and made my head sweat, libido killer), paxil (zombie, libido inhibitor), wellbutrin (allergic), i was afraid viibryd would be more of the same. i've been on it for about 6 or 7 months and i had no side effects other than mild nausea about an hour after taking it, but it went away fairly quickly. my libido is back to normal and i still have emotions, which is great. i was on 20 mg but i started to feel the hopeless despair and irritability break through so my dr bumped me up to 30 mg (i take one and a half 20 mg tabs) three or four weeks ago. the adjustment is taking time." | 1 |
weight loss | "i started taking contrave in august of 2016 and it worked for me the first day. i did suffer from nausea sometimes but to me the medicine did more good than bad. i have lost just about 50 pounds since august. it suppresses my appetite and i have no desire to eat junk food. i don't eat fried food anymore either. you have to do your part for the medicine to do it's part. no such thing as a "magic pill" but it does help me make better food choices and i exercise as well. all in all i like the medication" | 6 |
bipolar disorde | "there seems to have a lot of mitigated reviews about that med. i have rapid cycling bipolar 2. tried seroquel for 2 months a couple years ago which led me to crazy nightmares, persecution thoughts and the worse suicidal ideation. so i was very reluctant to try another medication in that class, but surprisingly risperidone works like a charm in stabilizing my moods. racing anxious thoughts are reduced to a bare minimum, i can focus on enjoying the present moment but not elated hypomania, just confident and zen. crying spells have not happened since starting 1 month ago. great nights sleep at 1mg at night combined with 10mg lexapro in morning. risperidone is a sunrise in my life." | 5 |
acne | "i've had cystic acne for 15 years and was finally prescribed isotretinoin at the age of 27. i went to a private dermatologist who prescribed the medication, then i switched to the nhs. i'm currently on month 5 out of 6 and acne free at 70mg per day. it was month 4 when i became free of acne, so it does take a while to fully kick in. side effects - severe eczema on my hands, very dry eyes and lips. my only regret is i didn't get on this medication 10 years ago, which would have prevented scarring and emotional issues. i am so angry with the nhs for refusing me this medication back in 2007." | 2 |
birth control | "unfortunately my experience has not been good. i did a sunday start and have been bleeding for over 3weeks. i have had horrible stomach aches, skin breaking out, bloating and mood swings. " | 0 |
weight loss | "i've lost 10 pounds in 5 days my start weight was 185 my current 175 my goal 145. my first day taking it i was very drowsy but now the only side effect i have is nausea but it's only around the time i would normally eat." | 6 |
pain | "i was put on this medication by a new doctor who didn't like that i was on fentanyl patches. i was put on the 10 mg to start. the first couple of weeks everything was great, no pain. but then i started having severe muscle and joint pain. since i have lupus and sjogrens i am used to joint pain but this was worse than normal. i tried taking the patch off and the muscle aches stopped.. but the other pain i had was worse. my doctor thinks i need to take a higher dose... so i tried the 20 mg. made me so sleepy i couldn't keep my eyes open. i wonder if any other people have had the side effect of severe muscle aches. i wish i could find something to make it stop." | 4 |
insomnia | "my bedtime got later and later until it was early morning as i wasn't tired and never fell asleep when i went to bed. brain was overactive continually. bought packet of dosylamine and took one tab an hour before bedtime. relaxation kicked in one & half hours later and slept solidly for 12 hours! totally useless the next day as groggy and no energy. next night cut the tab into quarters but that proved too little as had no effect. will take half tab tonight which hopefully will be the right amount. it relaxed tension and brain activity and teeth gritting, so for me seems a muscle relaxant enabling my mind to let go and shut down. subconscious anxiety is my problem that prevents sleep. i am a worry wort." | 8 |
pain | "this medication i take 200mgs in a divided dose daily , have experienced considerable reduction in medium - strong pain.
well tolerated over the last 4 weeks
many thanks to all , it's worth a try!" | 4 |
birth control | "the only benefit to the birth control, is that is prevents pregnancy. it has caused me major mood swings (anger, and sad), pain in my breasts, and acne breakouts. i have never had issues with acne even as a teen. its not worth it." | 0 |
depression | "i have suffered with depression since i was 12 years old. knowing manic episodes would pass, i still kept thinking i absolutely couldn't live my life this way. i tried everything prozac, wellbutrin, celexa, lexapro and seroquel. finally after going back and forth with antidepressants. we decided to try strattera with clonazepam instead of an antidepressant. for 10 months i did fine. until a few weeks ago when i had the longest and one of the worst manic episodes yet. bed bound and shower less every weekend. my doctor decided to try the abilify 2.5mg. the first 2 days i was very irritable. i couldn't sleep at all, slowly those side effects are going away. i cannot describe how great i feel now, sleep still interrupted but much better." | 1 |
acne | "my self esteem is non-existent right now! i have been using tetrinoin .025% for nearly 3 weeks now for cystic acne on my chin. while it has helped the cysts on my chin, my entire face has broken out. i'm getting pimples on my cheeks and i have never had a problem with pimples on my cheeks! about 2 weeks ago my skin was flawless and i was so excited about this medication, but now i don't know what to think. i am hoping this is just the "purge" stage that so many have mentioned. and that it ends soon. i am miserable! i am going back to my dermatologist in a week so i'll see what he says." | 2 |
birth control | "so far, i haven't had any problems with apri. at first my feet swelled a little bit, and i was kind of bloated but that all went sway after the first pack. i've had nexplanon which was the worst birth control i could've ever got. it cause so many health problems for me, mostly stomach problems. it made me lose a ton of weight, which wasn't very healthy for a 15 year old. i was on the depo shot, and that made my moods crazy. i have pretty bad anxiety already, and the shot pretty much made it worse. i don't take any medications for my anxiety, because i don't believe i need to but i had to with the depo shot. it made me gain about 15 pounds, so i'm basically back to where i was 3 years ago before nexplanon. apri has been the best for me yet." | 0 |
birth control | "i've had been on trinessa for a year and a few months, ran out and because of insurance issues couldn't get back on it until this month, all together taken it for almost two years. the whole time when i first started and this second time i started taking it again have both been good (and the same) experiences.
i have experienced bloating and increased discharge (which both suck a lot), but on the plus side no weight gain, no headaches, no change in my period (it's always been really short except when i used the depo shot), no change in sex-drive. i have recommended this to a friend." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on the ring for a few months i have had an increase in appetite, times where i feel nauseated out of no where, i have gained 12 lbs!! i am highly into fitness and can't seem to shake this extra weight off. moods def change my bf thinks im crazy now lol. i have dryness and irritation in my lady parts kinda sucks feeling you got a yeast infection 24 hours a day and sex is not so great. i plan on taking this out tonight now looking at all the reviews this def is not for me. thanks everyone for sharing! i am not alone!" | 0 |
birth control | "i was having issues with pms before i began using it and at first i thought it was helping with that. but as time went on i started feeling sad and depressed and anxious. it got really bad. i was going through a lot emotionally in my life...a separation, eventually a new relationship. these feelings were starting to effect my relationships and work. after my period i had a 6 day weeping fit, for no reason. my therapist thought maybe i had pmdd. so i went to my doc and told him what i was going thru. he told me to stop using the ring and give my body a break. within hours of taking it out i started feeling better. i'm not sure if it was from the ring or pmdd. i am now taking prozac for pmdd and feel great!" | 0 |
pain | "i am diagnosed with a type of "meralgia peresthetica", a neuropathic pain in my right leg. i also get pain "breakthrough" where pain attacks can reach up to 10 on a pain scale.
i started lyrica last year, and now am on 225mg twice a day and have the same amount of pain control as the gabapentin, but at a much lower dose. my wife says that i am much more "aware" and "responsive" on lyrica and my short term memory issues are not quite as severe, however still there. my weight gain has ceased, however i am having a tough time trying to lose all the weight i have gained." | 4 |
birth control | "do not take this pill. it gave me blood clots when i switched to it from another brand. i had hundreds of blood clots scattered through out my brain and i was days away from dying. it controlled my symptoms (heavy flow, severe cramps), but not worth the side effects. tell everyone you know never to take this pill!" | 0 |
birth control | "took this pill for about two months then stopped immediately as i saw hives and started losing patches of my hair. i'm 21 and now i'm super self conscious. heading to the dr tomorrow." | 0 |
depression | "i have been on effexor xr on and off for about 14 years. at first it seems to work but then i end up going back to where i was and then worse. i have suicidal thoughts at all times. i'm depressed and agitated even more so now than ever. if i get an up dose i sweat more. i don't know what to do. " | 1 |
anxiety | "this is my first time taking ativan. i just started having panic attacks about 2 weeks ago. the dr. prescribed 1mg. the directions says to take one twice a day, but i'm on gonna take it as needed. the reason being is because lots of reviews from others said it could become addictive. so far it has worked very fine. i only have the attacks at night. when my boyfriend is away for work out of town i tend to worry a lot about taking care of the kids n staying home alone with them by myself. when he's around i feel safe and i sleep like a charm. i hope this will only be temporary. ativan works fast!!! definitely a life saver." | 3 |
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