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birth control | "i've had nexplanon since june of 2013. this is my second time to have this form of birth control. neither times did i have problems with nexplanon. the only problem i have is the procedure of taking it out. but hey no pain no gain. any friend of mine that ask for birth control advice. i will advise them to get nexplanon." | 0 |
birth control | "i started this pill about two years ago because the previous one i was on made me extremely nauseous. this one does not, it also makes my periods regular, but sometimes they can be heavy - other times almost non-existent. i started researching this pill because i have gained a lot of weight which i can't seem to lose. i have swelling especially in my lower leg, ankles, bloating and definite increase in breast size (unwelcomed). i was taking another drug around the same time that could very well be the cause of the weight gain, but i've been off of it for over a year and still have not been able to lose the weight. i've also experienced vaginitis, which i've never had problems with before. doctors don't seem too concerned." | 0 |
obesity | "when i started phentermine i was 219 i've been on the pills for 3 weeks and i've lost a total of 18lbs in just three weeks i work out three times a week for a hour also cut drinking soda juice and a liquor only drinking water." | 7 |
bipolar disorde | "i took 1 5 mg a few nights ago. my body had unbearable muscle thrashing. i woke up every 2 minutes spasming out of control it was very painful as well and couldn't get sleep." | 5 |
birth control | "stay away from this pill.
this is my second month with this pill and let me tell you how horrible my experience has been. sudden weight gain, like literally 15 lbs more during this past two months. lately i've been very depressed, i've had two panic attacks, pain on my left arm and short of breath. i thought i was having heart problems and rushed to the er and my heart is fine. this is all the pill, this pill is driving me crazy. i've never felt like this in my life. so many mood swings. i'm stopping these pills starting now. the only good thing is that your period is lighter and you get zero cramps. thats it." | 0 |
birth control | "absolutely terrible. i would never recommend this to anyone. i had this in for almost 3 years and was a completely different person. my mood swings were horrible and i bled all the time. i had it taken out a month ago and already feel better. i had to change doctor's because i was ready to have a hysterectomy done i was so miserable. he told me he would never recommend this and has never put one in because it makes you bloated, bleed and hormonal. i've since changed to nuvaring and have been happy with that." | 0 |
acne | "i've been using adapalene since the beginning of august and my skin is terrible! i haven't had breakouts like this since high school (i'm 32). blackheads and cysts everywhere. i've never had a problem with those in particular. this is month 3 and i'm just ready to give up on it. i'm also taking 100mg minocycline. i'm not sure if it's the combination together or just one. i don't want to continue using this and would not recommend to anyone." | 2 |
acne | "this med is super effective for my cystic acne/acne in general. acne runs in my family, if i'm not on minocycline i break out so bad that i don't want to leave my house (self-conscious, can't help it ha). when i'm on it, i have a few pimples at a times but otherwise skin looks clear. i do however experience light-headedness, some ringing in my ears, and a general feeling of nausea like i have a mild case of the flu. but i think the benefit outweighs the side effects. i recommend this medicine." | 2 |
birth control | "i had implanon inserted in january 2009. it was my only choice, as i have heart problems that make it unsafe for me to take birth control with estrogen and a wacky fallopian tube that crossed the iud off of my list of options. the main reason i decided to get implanon was to stop my awful cramps each month. before implanon, was hell. vomiting, diarrhea and crippling pain. since insertion i haven't had a period or cramps. i've experienced no negative side effects and will most likely have another implant once this one has run it's course. i highly recommend this birth control." | 0 |
acne | "my skin was very clear almost perfect until my sophomore year of high school it started to progressively get worse. i tried so many different products to try to clear my skin and nothing was working. i just wasn't seeing results. i went to my doctor for a regular physical and she noticed all the tiny bumps on my forehead and blackheads around my nose and chin. she gave me some samples of epiduo to try. i can't thank her enough because this is the only product that has worked for me and i couldn't be happier with the results." | 2 |
weight loss | "i tried contrave for 3 months and hated it. i had nothing but side effects like sweating, headache, and joint pain. i felt horrible on it and only lost 3 lbs. my insurance didn't cover it so that was $270 down the drain not to mention all those blue pills i had to swallow. yuck. i have since been on phentermine (1/2 tablet a day in the mornings). it is only $14 a month and it works! oh phentermine i've lost 25 lbs in almost 5 months on 1/2 tablet a day and have no side effects (other than weight loss and no snack cravings). if i continue to lose, i have no intention of taking the full dose. i don't recommend contrave at all." | 6 |
anxiety | "my disclaimer is: valium is highly effective in treating stress and anxiety reactions. it has a wide therapeutic index. it is sometimes overly affective thus why people abuse it. if you do; i can promise the effects will be life damaging. when taken responsibly (usually a few times a week as needed) it is safe & a godsend for those crippled with anxiety. i had no side effects." | 3 |
acne | "this took exactly 12 weeks for it to hit. it gets worse before it gets better. i broke out so bad throughout the whole process and my eyelids would get dry for some reason. but it works. it was a rough three months, but when it hits you, you know it's finally working. tough it out and you will see results. i get maybe one breakout a month now, but it's hormonal. i will probably always stay on this cream and am currently getting laser genesis to help with the scarring." | 2 |
insomnia | "i have been using 3mg silenor for a week now. first thing i noticed were dreams have seemed more vivid. the other was wakening early (4:00 - 5:00) and getting up for the bathroom and then attempting to go back to sleep. i have thought that i stayed awake but the next time i looked at the clock it was 7:00 or later. i am now getting 8 hours or even more sleep some days. when i awake i want a cup of coffee right away. as soon as i have it i feel good and that continues for the rest of the day. i never took the other sleep medicines as i have a sleep maintenance problem only. this is a great medicine and i would highly recommend it. i am a 64 year old male who is in good health otherwise." | 8 |
birth control | "i've had paragard since march of 2015 (it's now may 2016) and am looking to have it removed. pros: it's hormone free (huge plus if you're a breastfeeding mom and dont want your milk supply to decrease). and the insertion process wasnt so bad. some cramping afterwards and bleeding for quite a few days after. cons: i constantly have discharge and have to wear pantiliners on a regular basis. and i'm not talking light discharge. it's thick, gooey and muscousy. i have gone to 2 different obgyns regarding this (to make sure i didnt have an infection) & both said it's a normal side effect. it seriously grosses me out & this is the main reason i am getting it taken out. my periods are also heavy and last 7-10 days. its awful! time for a new bc." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on jolivette for almost 2 months. my doctor prescribed it because my blood is thin and i have uterine fibroids so he wanted a progesterone only birth control to stop my period. so far i've have had 2 periods that came at the time they were supposed to. i haven't experienced spotting. my period is a lot heavier but i'm on iron supplements as well. the goal was for me to take a birth control that would stop me from having a period, but that has not been successful. other than me still having a period i feel fine. i will say every other birth control that i've ever tried made me nauseous. this one does not. my face has been breaking out a little more than usual but i'm still trying to figure out whether or not the birth control is the culprit." | 0 |
birth control | "i was using ortho evra for 11 years and i absolutely loved it, i had no complications at all, when it was discontinued my doctor prescribed xulane, the first month was fine then i the following month i bled for 2 months straight with ache, pain, fatigue and severe cramping. i never had cramping or any problem prior to taking this contraceptive. every week when i apply the patch i started spotting and become fatigue with cramping, after about 8 month i applied it and there was no spotting so i thought finally it started working, well i couldn't be more wrong. i was pregnant, yes pregnant. still in disbelief. i absolutely hate xulane" | 0 |
acne | "i'm 17 and i've been on this pill for a month now. i starting taking in to help with horrible period and it made them feel worse. i've been on my period for a week and am having horrible cramps, gained weight and am breaking out on my chin and around my mouth. " | 2 |
birth control | "i was extremely nervous to get nexplanon because all i could find were scary reviews telling horror stories of hair loss, acne, and never ending bleeding, but my doctor assured me all of her patients had loved it. i have had my implant for just over a month now and i couldn't be happier! i've had none of those terrible side effects, if anything i think my face cleared up from it! i had an extremely light period that lasted about 10 days but other than that i've had no side effects. try it out, it's way better than taking a pill." | 0 |
depression | "i went through a very bad depression state a few weeks ago. i went to the hospital and they put me on 75mg of effexor-xr and increased it to 150mg after a week. i had severe bladder cramps and waterworks problems while on the higher strength. my doctor reduced the dosage to 37.5mg once every 2 days. i now feel fantastic. one of the main things i have noticed since taking this medication is this. for about 35 years i have suffered with extreme pain from t.m.j(an inner ear problem). since i have been taking this medication the t.m.j. has gone and i can sleep 8 hours at night, the first time since i was a baby which is 53 years ago." | 1 |
emergency contraception | "accident can happen. condom broke on that day sep 5th. which was day 12th of my cycle fertile day. i rushed to get plan b as i am not on any birth control pill. i had taken the pill 15-20 mins after sex. i did experience lower stomach cramps but not to painful, dizziness and tiredness at that day. i was expected to have my next period on sep 22nd for my normal cycle. however i got my period yesterday sep 18th. 4 days earlier.. i was so happy that plan b works..." | 10 |
birth control | "for birth control purposes, never gotten pregnant. for acne purposes, my face used to be extremely broken out & this definitely helped. however, i gained about 10-15 pounds with the year i was on it (my boobs grew so that was a plus) & i started going into a depression & feeling like i was going insane. needless to say, i switched." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i had sex with my boyfriend on september 2nd around 3am. i then went the following morning and got the plan b pill and took it around 2pm. my period usually comes between the 6-8 every month. i have never been late or missed a period. however, i never got my period and was experiencing nausea, vomitting, headaches, and got a uti (which i have never had before!) i waited until yesterday, september 20th to take a test and it was positiv. i then took 3 more, all positive. the pill did not work for my boyfriend and i! big waste of $55!" | 10 |
weight loss | "i have been on adipex for 2 weeks now. i do have a some sleeping problems but it is getting better. i have had some dizziness also. i was 246 lbs and at my 2 week weigh in i was 235 lbs. i have changed the way that i eat and have had no time for exercise. i love this pill." | 6 |
birth control | "i love nexplanon. i got it november of 2013. they made sure to numb my arm so insertion was painless. my arm was sore for about a day but no worse than a harsh workout. i did have mood swings in the first few weeks but nothing out of control. then i had my period for about 4 weeks which i'm told is normal. since then i've only had a few days of spotting and nothing else. i'm on a nutritionist guided weight loss plan and have managed to lose 40lbs. so far while on nexplanon so no problems with weight gain. i get the occasional acne here and there but again nothing too bad. overall i rate nexplanon high and its so great to no longer have the responsibility of taking a pill every day." | 0 |
acne | "my skin is sensitive and combination/oily. i have never had horrible or cystic acne, just a few pimples on my forehead all the time. about a month ago, the acne spread to all over my forehead. i knew the problem wasn't my diet or a product because i tried eliminating these things. my dermatologist prescribed me 0.1% differin gel a few weeks ago. there was no difference the first two days but on the third day, i had no new pimples and it's been that way since! i did experience slightly drier skin than usual, but no redness or flaking. i believe the key is to use as little product as possible and moisturize as soon as the product sinks into the skin. also, it's important to exfoliate daily to help the product remove waste from your face." | 2 |
depression | "switched from cipralex (escitalopram) as it made me so sleepy all the time and very sweaty at night. pristiq gave me 0 side effects and i noticed a change in my energy level pretty much right away. i felt much better all day, and would sleep great at night. i also tried effexor (venlafaxine) since pristiq has no generic brand and was very pricey without a drug plan, however effexor gave me horrible side effects! terrible insomnia at night (trouble falling asleep and would wake up every hour, mind racing, hard time falling back asleep), tired throughout the day, and very fidgety legs and feet at night while sitting still or laying in bed. also noticed i would lock my jaw tightly. also caused very dry mouth regardless of how much i drank." | 1 |
depression | "i started taking abilify to compliment years of taking effexor. i am on 5 mg, and am experiencing many of the symptoms i am reading about here - weight gain, feelings of emptiness, and craving for sweets. the good part of it is all the depressing and worrisome voices are out of my head. the bad thing is the emptiness, but i figure i should filling that void with good things - hobbies, music, more quality time with my beautiful wife. maybe that's the healing, not the pill." | 1 |
anxiety | "my body is hyper sensitive to all medicines. i've had horrible experiences with all ssri's. i take 15mg of buspar. i take all 3 pills at once before sleep. it helps calm my body down. i can say it's slightly helped and helped with my depression. i suffer from severe anxiety attacks that always result in intense dry heaving and diarrhea. (ugh i really hope to beat this one day!!) because of the severity of my anxiety i do take other things to help level me out. i'm on a low dose of xanex (which i regret, i can't get off without crazy withdrawal symptoms.) i also take 50mg of 5htp at night, and recently magnesium every other day which i'm starting to feel a difference with. hope this helps! consult a doctor and see what works for you!!" | 3 |
birth control | "i've been on sronyx for 4 weeks now and so far things i've noticed has been increased acne breakouts (not horribly), really bad bloating around my period, and some weight gain (luckily only 3 lbs). other than that there hasn't been any other side affects." | 0 |
acne | "at 24 i started breaking out worse after discontinuing the pill and switching to an iud (i love it, btw). i had cystic acne along my jawline and on my neck, so i went to a derm and she prescribed me 25 mg daily for 2 weeks, then 50 mg daily. i broke out badly at the 2 week mark and again at the 4 week mark. i went back to the derm after 6 weeks of being on spiro and i was upped to 100 mg daily. i'm finally starting to see results. i'm on week 8 of being on spiro, and while my skin isn't completely clear, i definitely see a difference. i should also note i'm using retin-a topically. i do experience side effects on spiro like increased thirst, breast tenderness, spotting, some cramping, & increased urination, but i'm willing to deal with this" | 2 |
birth control | "i am 23, and i have had mirena for the past 5 yrs. it was placed in a month after my son was born and i now have gotten it removed and a new one inserted! i loved it the first time i occasionally spotted but rarely more than 1 day. the reinsertion was a different discomfort then what i experienced the 1st time. i have had a lot of cramping, even in my legs. hopefully it doesn't last." | 0 |
obesity | "still working since june 12 now. the benefits of belviq are great, weight loss:16 lbs, belly shrinking by 4 1/2 inches, blood pressure now normal, feeling great, feeling light. get a good diet don't think that you can still do macdonalds, wendys everyday. the pill won't fix that kind of behavior. it still takes a commitment from you, it just makes it easier to accomplish it." | 7 |
bipolar disorde | "i didn't expect this to work when i used it to prevent mania. 225mg of venlafaxine (effexor) caused mania. after being on low-dose abilify and seroquel to sleep for a few weeks, i was not really manic anymore (maybe hypo-, or had some manic symptoms- like usual, e.g. destructibility). then i started lamotrigine, now on 100mg/day. i increased venlafaxine back to 225mg expecting to go manic, but instead i feel clear-headed. friends have noticed i don't lose my train of thought often, and that i "seem more stable". i have been diagnosed bipolar i, but am "more like a ii," which i agree with. i also have social anxiety disorder (and used to have the most severe depression imaginable). the bipolar might be caused by s.p. seizures." | 5 |
insomnia | "i've been taking ambien since january 2006 and about 4 weeks ago i began to have issues sleeping only been getting 2-3 hrs a night. i called my psychologist and family doctor about the situation. i was given lunesta through my family doctor. tried that for a couple days and couldn't still couldn't sleep. then i thought it was my wellbutrin so i went "cold turkey" on that for about a week until i almost had a break down. then i started taking half of my wellbutrin and feel a little better. my psychologist just gave me a prescription for the ambien cr and only have taken for 2 nights so far. i just want some sleep.. my grades are suffering and so is my job." | 8 |
birth control | "i've been using this birth control for almost a year now. it's my very first pill & i haven't had any problems with weight gain, mood, or even spotting in between periods. however, it is important to take it daily around the same time. at the same time is better, if possible. i use this as my main method of birth control." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "the accident happened on jan, 11th and i took plan b onestep about an hour after the accident. i felt that there were some side effects like nausea (which lasts an hour after i took the pill) and flatulence. but having these side effect is way better than having a baby. two weeks later i got my period which is on time. i am so happy." | 10 |
bipolar disorde | "only ten days and i am a new man. i have had zero weight gain. i don't eat everything i see. racing thoughts are gone. i feel super light. i have energy like never before. i don't procrastinate simple tasks. i don't snap at people. i am way more active and do things that i want. i don't do anything self destructive. anxiety gone. i am 28 and i didn't have a clue i was bipolar till 8 months ago. i feel like i just woke up and everyone around me can't believe how extremely different i am. i love my new life. i take this with lithobid. did i mention how awesome life is." | 5 |
acne | "i was on this medication for about 3 months and was curious where my fits of rage / severe depression came from. finally my doctor switched me to a new medicine, and later switched me back when they stopped carrying the 2nd medicine. i now have been giving it a second shot for about 6 months but plan to switch to something new today. i've been battling cystic acne all over my jawline for about 3 months now and in this time, i've gained nearly 30 pounds. i've remained a certain weight most of my adulthood - for nearly 10 years. suddenly, after quitting soda, sugars, changing my diet, working out more - still no losses in weight. do not listen to your doctor and do not go on this medicine. i would rather risk no birth control, over taking it." | 2 |
birth control | "i took trinessa for 3 month and it was driving me crazy. this was my first time ever taking birth control and my experience was awful! my mood swings was very bad, i had slight depression, emotional problems, i just got married and i didn't want my husband to touch me, and vaginal discharge all the time is was grossing me out! no weight gain and my period was on point! but i will never ever go back to this again!" | 0 |
birth control | "been on loestrin 24 for about 4 months. love the fact that it's taking care of the terrible menstrual cramps and bloating i used to have. on the flip side, it tends to me sad a lot more but with time i think i can control that. also i am gaining weight on my hip/thigh area. i really don't mind if it's just temporary. so far so good, i like the pill-it's making my time of the month a really easy time. for 1 month i had no period at all." | 0 |
pain | "i have neuropathy in all 4 limbs. i have been on so many pain pills and the only relief i get is from the oxycodone 30mgs - 4 x a day and oxycontin 40mgs twice a day. if not for oxycontin. i would not be able to function at all. i couldn't get out of bed. the break-through pain is controlled with the oxycodones. if not for both of these medications i wouldn't have a life. as long as you are not abusing them you are fine. i have a doctor who helps me and knows how much pain i am in and cannot function without them. " | 4 |
weight loss | "slimmed down from 5"2, 188 pounds. in seven months dropped 41 pounds. the right combination of diet and exercise make this easier then it should be. i still eat good but wise choices seem more appealing versus what i used to do. no bored eating or snacking anymore. no female issues just a little headache." | 6 |
birth control | "i have been on depo provera since i was 18, so about five years. i have had no issues with it. i have not had a period in years (before i had terribly heavy periods), i did not experience any weight gain, do not have trouble staying fit, and do not experience any mood/personality swings. i just don't like that it's likely weakening my bones, but i try to stay on top of that with calcium/d supplements. however, i do wonder if it's had a negative effect on my sex drive, but that's inconsistent and i have nothing to compare it to since i got my shot as soon as i became sexually active, so it's hard to say." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i took this, started at 60 mg. caused severe restlessness and lack of sleep. felt like i had tachycardia going on but didn't. switched down to 30 mg without doctors consent and don't get restless or have the feeling in my chest as bad. it's been a little over a week wish i had better idea on if it's working or not." | 5 |
anxiety | "i started 5 mg two days ago and i feel better already. no more sweaty palms or burning forehead due to high anxiety! i take it in the morning so i am able to sleep at night. i tried zoloft and celexa and could not take either one for more than two days! horrific side effects for me! i pray each day gets better and better! this is my first time taking an antidepressant. i highly recommend for people with anxiety! good luck" | 3 |
depression | "i started on 5mg and after a couple weeks didn't notice any changes and went to 10mg. been on the 10mg for over a month now. i feel more calm and "easy going" now. i use to have panic attacks and anxiety and those are gone.
for those experiencing nausea: i also have a lot of nausea soon after taking the pill, but i now take it right as i go to bed and i am not bothered by it at all.
mild headaches sporadically.
great alternative to what is on the market right now, especially for those with anxiety that don't want the sedation." | 1 |
weight loss | "i have taken contrave for two months and have lost 10 pounds. it has reduced my cravings and i do not over eat or binge as i did prior to taking contrave. my willpower is very strong now and i feel satisfied after a meal. in addition i feel so much better. i am off the couch and doing chores and activities again!
the drawbacks are i do seem to have an increase in dry mouth and it is $90/month after insurance coverage. however i was spending more than $3/day on poor food choices.
i would recommend contrave." | 6 |
birth control | "so i'm on my second week with mirena. i'm 26 and have never had a child, so insertion was horrible. i consider myself to have a pretty high pain tolerance, but this sent me for a loop. i got dizzy and clammy and almost passed out. thankfully my best friend was with me and was able to talk me through it and drive my ass around for the day. the after cramps weren't unbearable, but still very uncomfortable. i only spotted for a few days afterwards. last week was a breeze. i had no problems at all. last night i started feeling cramping, like i was dreaming and could feel them in my dreams. i woke up this morning and the cramps were super intense. i got to work and too about 1,000 mg of ibuprofen because they were bad." | 0 |
birth control | "ignore the horror stories! i got the implant yesterday and yes there was some painful cramping but it wasn't enough to make me want to pass out or not drive home. i just made sure to relax and keep breathing and it was over before i knew it. i was perfectly fine immediately after my gyno removed all her instruments. i took 800 mg of ibuprofen before hand and my nurse told me that i should just stay in pain meds for 24 hours because of the cramps, i did get cramps maybe 3 hours after i got the implant and a few of them sucked but they were like regular period cramps. i got home and cuddle up with a heat pack and went to bed.i'm halfway through my 2nd day and i'm not on meds and i'm fine. so far so good. will leave another review later." | 0 |
pain | "i've had 2 back surgeries for herniated disks. the second surgery wasn't successful and i have constant nerve pain along the right side of my leg all the way to the ankle. ms contin er has helped a great deal. i take 45mg every 8 hours. i also take ms contin immediate release for breakthrough pain (15mg up to 4 times a day). all in all, thumbs up." | 4 |
obesity | "i get more than 9 migraines a month. i know it's 9 because i was first given sumatriptan for them and only 9 every 30 days... i just started my first dose an hour ago doing 50mg total half a day then other half at night. going to try it that way instead of morning because i'm terrified of the fog and driving confusion since i work full time an hour away from home... anyways i weigh 184lbs... weighed 100-107 from age 14-23 maybe even younger than i got addicted painkillers and when i got sober i gained a good 80 lbs! i feel so gross i can't see my damn girl parts haha so after hearing this migraine pill can make me lose weight i'm super excited and hope to get back to 120lb ... i will def. update! -steph" | 7 |
depression | "i have been on pristiq for almost 6 months, 50mg. i was very hesitant at first but was desperate for something to help with anxiety, depression, and mood swings. it has worked wonders and my family agrees. the first week was hard but after that only minor side effects, most of which have disappeared completely. i am a different person now and so very grateful." | 1 |
bipolar disorde | "this is the only medication i have ever taken with 100% results. without this drug my life was uncontrollable. always either ups or downs, now because of lithium i have been stable for over 25 years. i would recommend this to whoever wants to be their true selves again." | 5 |
birth control | "i got the skyla inserted about a year and a half ago. i've gained about 20-30 lb and i have noticed that my hair seems to be thinning. i'm 25.
i still get periods, but they're very short and i don't need a pad or a tampon-- they're really, really light. i get occasional cramps. definitely less than when i didn't have the iud.
i like the short, light periods and not worrying about being pregnant-- but the weight gain and hair loss are bothering me. i don't fit into any of my old clothes anymore. and it seems like i just keep gaining weight, even though i'm in an intense spin class.
i'm considering getting it removed because of the weight gain." | 0 |
weight loss | "this is the miracle diet pill i have been waiting for. i have tried them all - hoodia, zantrex, everything you can buy at walmart, orovo detox, etc. this is the only one that actually suppresses my appetite. it does cause dry mouth, but that's fine: i drink lots of water because of it. i am trying to lose my last 10 lbs and maintain the 30lbs i have already lost, and i am only able to do it thanks to phentermine. it kills my cravings for sugar, chocolate and all sweets and gives me focus and energy to get all the things done i normally would never do. i love it. the two negative side effects are insomnia and i get big pimples here and there on my face. it works." | 6 |
weight loss | "i have only been on phentermine for 5 days. i am 5 "8" and weigh 122 lbs. i have been on every diet out there! i have been sooo happy since i started taking them. i weighed myself this morning and lost 7 lbs already!! i have not been hungry at all!! it is truly amazing! i do have a few side affects.. but this is a temporary medicine.. the side affects that i have.. the feeling that i am hyper 24/7, dry-mouth & sleeplessness are well worth it.. if i can keep shedding the pounds! i want to loose 70 lbs. i don't want to get to this weight ever again!!" | 6 |
acne | "been on epiduo for about a year. maybe a bit less. 11 months or so. use it in conjuction with doxy pills.ever since i was about 13/14 i have had moderate acne. mainly whiteheads. bad enough to notice but not bad enough to take up too much time as a teen. didn't go away by the time i was 21 so decided to go see the doc. first week of epiduo- no difference at all.
second-fourth week- breakout central. avoided looking in the mirror at all and got through the days telling myself it would get better. from there it has gotten much better. still get a few but this would have gone down maybe 70% from what it was. don't recommend it for those with dry skin though. when i started it was oily and now i have to use moisturizer every day for dry skin" | 2 |
birth control | "first time taking birth control pills. not even a week i lasted. i read reviews online to see what the side effects consisted of. i was convinced that you know "everyone reacts differently" so i went ahead and gave it a shot. within the week of taking these pills my side effects were:
-knee pain on both sides
-acne (another main reason why i wanted to get on it is so my acne would ease down)
-migraines
-depression
-body aches
-allergic reaction (i began to see large itchy red patches around my body)
overall i couldn't bare it any longer and immediately had to see a doctor. i never write horrible reviews on anything but i think it's fair to share my experience for other first timers too." | 0 |
birth control | "my experience with skyla so far has not been a positive one. so far i have a face full of acne ( which i have not had since i was 15: 25 now ) i have also gained 7 pounds . i had requested to my doctor to give me a birth control with low chances of weight gain because i recently lost 20 pounds and now i'm behind 3 months of workouts due to this weight gain.
also my first 5 weeks on skyla i was every day spot bleeding but it has stopped ." | 0 |
depression | "recommend for anyone with anxiety/derpression in my case depression caused by anxiety to give a go. had previously been on citelopram fluoxtine diazapam all to which had more negative effects than positive.been on it for 2 / 3 months now and finally feeling like my old self at times increasingly more. would like to know if there is a natural way to even the chemical balance though? gave me diareha first week of using but my body is now used to it." | 1 |
insomnia | "my own physician uses this medication as a sleep aid. i have used it for over 10 years for insomnia and feel like it's a miracle. children were toddlers when i started using it. before, i would get irritated, sick when they did, low energy, etc. it's amazing what sleep will do and i plan on taking it the rest of my life!" | 8 |
depression | "i had really bad anxiety/depression from switching schools last year. so much anxiety that i couldn't eat much or would throw up in the morning before school. lexapro helped me significantly. really helped calm my thoughts and made me happier. the only downside for me is the drowsiness. i feel super tired after taking it, but i'm going to try taking it at night now verses in the morning." | 1 |
birth control | "i'm 22 and i've been on birth control since i was 15. trisprintec. (5 yrs) nexplanon. (6 mos.) microgestin 1.5 (11 months.) i was over the side effects from hormones and i have been researching on my own to figure out the best type of birth control for me. eager but nervous, i requested the paragard iud to by obgyn. i got medication to soften my cervix the night before, went in tuesday and it was uncomfortable but way less painful than i thought (she said i have a high pain tolerance) it is sunday and the cramping is bad, my lower back & abdomen are bothering me but the bleeding has stopped (i even started my period the day of insertion) i will review again in a month or so" | 0 |
emergency contraception | "being 18 and having the condom break in your gf is scary... we both freaked out and tbh i was more terrified then she was. we took the pill 1-2 hours after it happened and for a week i was on pins and needles. she had lower back pain, sore breasts, nausea, and even vomited 3-4 times a few days after taking the pill. it was starting to take affect on the relationship as we both would flip out on each other about it.. (not good i know) but i'm happy to say on 1-4-17 she received some spotting and the start of a period. the pill works! do not freak about it, there's a reason they make it!!! good luck" | 10 |
birth control | "i would not recommend this birth control. i've been taking it for almost a year now and it just makes my period all wacky. it also makes me extremely emotional as opposed to my last brand before this which was trivora (love trivora) after i finish this pack i'm going to stop it all together. i just cant deal with it anymore. in the beginning it was fine but as time went on it just kept getting progressively worse and my period became all out of wack now. definitely more cons than pros. the only thing that's good is that i haven't ever had pregnancy scare. other than that....would not recommend" | 0 |
anxiety | "i love this medication and it frustrates me that it is shunned upon so heavily by most doctors and mental health practitioners. its true the withdrawals can be incredibly bad but if not abused, this medication is a god send for those with anxiety. i have strong mood issues and while i try to meditate / exercise / eat small regular meals / keep busy and be active etc. which helps most days, sometimes it just doesn't cut it when i'm having a extreme anxiety and just need to relax. i was prescribed 5mg for travel (panic attacks flying) but i cut that in 1/4 and just take 1.25mg occasionally here and there when i need it. that's all you need and i find it does the job amazingly." | 3 |
birth control | "i've loved being on the depo shot. i have had no problems and not had a period since being on it for a year. its a very easy form of contraception and doesn't cause me any problems. no weight gain or sickness." | 0 |
birth control | "hi everyone i started taking lo loestrin fe 3 weeks ago,,, i did have break through bleeding don't give up or get worried it will stop once your body gets use to it,, i really love this this pill i am not retaining water and i have no weight gain, other pills make you gain weight and get hungry - not this one. i would recommend this highly." | 0 |
anxiety | "this has been a god send for my generalized anxiety. after being a heavy marijuana user, i was left with near-crippling amounts of anxiety in my daily life. neurontin controls it very well and gave me my life back. i do still get panic attacks, but i use a benzodiazepine for those and it's been pretty good." | 3 |
bipolar disorde | "i began taking saphris for the purpose of helping me sleep. i took it "as needed" as originally instructed. at first, it seemed to help me fall asleep and shut off the constant whirl of my brain at night. when i began taking it nightly and increasing my dosage, as instructed, to 10 mg rather than 5 mg, (i was instructed to take it all at once), i began to get a very itchy and painful rash. one patch is very red and inflamed and about the size of a silver dollar. i also began to notice that the noise in my brain at night worsened to a hypomanic state. i have insomnia now, instead of sleeping well as i was when first taking it. i've also had migraines. i don't know if this is all connected to saphris." | 5 |
birth control | "i'm 18 5'2 and 125 lbs, i've been on pills for 2 years prior to getting skyla, i went to my gyno originally to get nexaplanon in my arm and it turns out they didn't have it due to insurance not covering it, so they recommended skyla, i was so nervous and i think that worked my nerves up real good and stressed me out so bad that the insertion was brutal!!! like a 9/10 for me, felt dizzy, i was shaking, cramping, crying, and bleeding after insertion. awful, take advil before/after becaus you will need it. i took a nap about an hour afterwards and woke up with no cramps, just slight uncomfortableness. hopefully skyla will give me the good results i'm looking for!" | 0 |
insomnia | "i've been taking lunesta (3mg) for 3 years now. the only side effect i've noticed is the bad taste, but that is minor. sleep with this has been great, no bad dreams, no anxiety. stress and irritation is way down now that i get a solid 7-8 hours/night. i've just started a weight loss program (4 months) and had no problem dropping the expected 1.5lbs/week that the method i'm using (calorie counting) is designed for." | 8 |
birth control | "i was switched from loestrin 21 to apri a few months back because my periods were irregular and my doc thought apri would be better for me. i like that there's placebo pills in apri cause i was awful at taking 21 day packs. the first couple months were a little tough adjusting to the higher dose of hormones. i was super emotional! but that's normal. i'm on month 5 now and things are fine. i'm still a little emotional, but only "cry at something dumb" emotional. nothing i can't handle. my periods are light and i barely have any pain. close to no acne. my boobs seemed to have grown a bit, so that's cool. my sex drive seems to be a tiny bit lower, but i never had a crazy high sex drive in the first place. my husband and i still have a healthy sex life. i might have gained like 5 pounds or less but that might be because of my lazy ass and not the birth control :) best of all, i haven't gotten pregnant! i recommend apri. give it a chance and let yourself adjust to the hormones." | 0 |
acne | "i am 15 and have had acne since i was about 13. i have tried almost everything to get rid of my acne so when my dermatologist wanted to try solodyn i jumped at the offer. it has been a little over a month since i have been on solodyn and my acne is just starting to improve. for me the medication caused me to break out worse on my face before it got better so of course with anyone that has acne that's frustrating. just stick with it and i promise you'll see improvements. i am on epiduo as well to spot treat acne. good luck!" | 2 |
birth control | "i have been on lo loestrin for over three years and have loved it. since being on it i haven't had a period. the only down side is that it's a pill. being in college and having a crazy schedule makes it difficult to take every day so i'm switching to a better long term solution for birth control. if i could remember to take it at the same time every day i'd give this 10/10" | 0 |
acne | "duac is a great acne topical cream but it works better if you take oral acne medications has well. it takes a couple of weeks for skin to completely look better but stick with it. use it once a day before going to bed and i normally cleanse with aveeno clear complexion but prascion as well if you ask your doctor. i have suffered with acne since i was 14 and now i'm twenty and minocycline with duac saved my high school life." | 2 |
pain | "i have been on norco for about 8 months now for fibromyalgia and degenerative bone and disc disease and i tell you what, this medicine works and gets the job done! i have been taking pain relievers for over 7 years and they work 100% better for breakthrough pain than any other on the market! take caution in getting off of them and make sure you cut back slowly as they are addictive or habit forming. hope you have good of results from this medication as i had." | 4 |
adhd | "not at all what i expected. have used vyvanse with success, but went back to adderall, more flexibility dosing. can take a second dose during the day if necessary, or not.
mydayis takes an unusually long time to kick in. have found that i am much more irritable, foggy, and have experienced feelings of being overwhelmed at work doing things that i normally handle day in and day out with no problem.
i am for the most part easy going, everything seems to annoy me since i began using mydayis. also have experienced headaches during lag times, body aches, and flu like symptoms.
a lot of the time i feel worse than i do un-medicated. do not like mydayis at all. will not be refilling." | 9 |
weight loss | "i was prescribed contrave by my doc. i have always been a healthy eater and exercised daily. i'm 30 years old and a mother of 3. i was diagnosed with thyroid disease 2.5 years ago. my thyroid disease was making weight loss difficult, almost impossible.
i have been on contrave for 6 weeks. the only side effect i have had is increased sweating (but that could also be it is summer and blazing hot where i live). i have not had any of the other side effects others have mentioned. no nausea, no sleeping problems etc. i exercise 6 days a week and eat a balanced diet. i have lost 17 pounds so far! i'm thrilled that the scale is finally moving again! i feel that you must have a balanced diet and exercise to get the full benefit of this medication" | 6 |
depression | "i have been using bupropion for 13 years and it worked better than any other antidepressant i have tried. however, as it happens it is not working nearly so effectively. the last 6 months and my doctor is having me also take celexa to augment it. it does seem to cause a decrease in libido and sexual performance. i had no other noticeable side effects. but overall it worked well for me taking 100 mg twice daily for over a decade so i rate it highly." | 1 |
depression | "tramadol is not an opiate. it does act on the same pain receptors as opiates, but it does not have the same addictive quality as opiates and does not have the same risk of abuse as opiates. you can become dependent on tramadol, just as you can be dependent on ssri's. you can't cold turkey quit an ssri without some really gnarly withdrawal symptoms and the same goes for tramadol and opiates and tons of other drugs.
i've been taking tramadol for 4 years for general pain in my body due to end stage renal disease and osteodystrophy. since i've been taking tramadol i have not needed antidepressants and i find that i function at a higher level with tramadol than with any ssri i have ever taken. there are no negative side effects for me." | 1 |
anxiety | "i started taking paxil 13 years ago. i had severe panic attacks. it gave me my life back. mild side effects. a little sleepy. i just hope it has no long term damage but at least i can enjoy my life." | 3 |
birth control | "i'm on week five with paragard and i understand that it does not contain hormones however i have been gaining weight every week since i've been on it avg one lb week... i have put my self on a all protein diet and work out but the results still remain the same. i read in other threads that some people have also gained weight and feel bloated in the mid section ... and some have expressed that some women might be allergic to copper ... i will have to contact my doc ... otherwise the insertion was not too bad the cramping isn't too bad either and having a peace of mind for ten years is a plus!" | 0 |
birth control | "i was switched from marvelon to apri about a year ago. i lost 15 pounds after switching and after about one month of breaking out, i was back to clear skin again. however, i have noticed a dramatic increase in mood swings with apri. i constantly find myself crying over the most insignificant things and am unable to control my emotions. i'm worried it is starting to affect my relationship with my boyfriend and with others. i'm thinking of seeing a doctor and perhaps switching to a different pill...seems like its going to be difficult to find one that keeps my weight, skin, and emotions in check!" | 0 |
birth control | "i'm not sure what other people experience months after the insertion, but i had my liletta inserted in mid november and i have bled or have had spotting every day since insertion. i either have to use tampons or a pad depending on the day but i can never go without one or the other. it is super effective as birth control for me, as i never want to have sex with my husband per all the blood. i will be looking for an alternative birth control method." | 0 |
weight loss | "i started taking qsymia one year ago in october and i have lost a total of 80 lbs. (29 lbs. to goal). i'm a 28 year old female, 5'6 with a starting weight of 269 lbs. i suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome so weight loss has been a difficult journey for me and my doctor and i decided to try this medication. i have to say that i am thrilled with the results. this allows me to stick to a strict 1500 calorie a day meal plan (set by my doctor for my specific needs). i also workout for 30-45 minutes a day for 4 to 5 days a week. i add that, to say that you do have to put in some work in order to get the best benefits from this medicine. i haven't experienced any negative side effects. i see my doctor for monthly weigh-ins and vital checks just to make sure." | 6 |
emergency contraception | "so i had unprotected sex and then i realized he had didn't pull out on time so an hour later we went to the pharmacy and i drank the pill because i was scared. two weeks passed and i woke up sick and dizzy but i didn't think anything about that. it was about the week i had to get my period and i wasn't coming i just had some cramping so a few days after i missed my period i did a home pregnancy test and it came out positive and i couldn't belive it so i ended up taking 3 more and they all said i was pregnant a few days later. i went to see my doctor and after a few tesst it was positive. plan b didn't work for me not even after drinking it just 1 hour after unprotected sex." | 10 |
insomnia | "i travel both domestically and internationally quite a bit. zolpidem helps me reset my body clock when i'm dealing with jet lag. usually a take it for 2-3 nights until my body clock syncs. never had any adverse reaction. the first day though, it seems like i'm a little slow to get going, but i attribute that to the variation of the body clock to the silly clock on the side table. highly recommend for this purpose!" | 8 |
birth control | "this was the third birth control that i tried, and was pretty close to just not using birth control pills anymore since the last two i tried has such severe side effects. however, this pill has been going quite well for me. i have been taking it for the past 2 weeks, and the only side effects i've noticed are nausea, headaches, a little more tired then usual, slight more acne. i am also getting this weird stomach pain after eating right after taking my pill but that could be from something else. sex drive is normal, and my mood is the exact same. all in all, i think it's a good pill." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "i was recently diagnosed with bipolar ii. this medication has been a life saver (literally) for me. it has helped keep my emotions in check. i took another medication lamicital that caused one continuous headache that never went away. my psychiatrist started me on a low dose of that medication so i wouldn't get a deadly rash. my emotions were all over the place and i was miserable. my psychiatrist put me on depakote. at first this medication made me sluggish and hungry. i gained 5 lbs in the first 2 weeks. since then i have laid off the snacks and beverages and have since gotten adjusted to the meds (also taking zoloft). three pounds have come off without trying. each person is different, but this has really worked for me." | 5 |
birth control | "while on this birth control i've had major mood swings to the point where the people in my house walk on egg shells around me. i feel extremely annoyed and angry all the time. i also have been super spacey, like i'm daydreaming all day. i can't concentrate on anything (not sure if its the birth control though) i can't wait to switch birth controls. i finally made it to the dr. to get a new one prescribed." | 0 |
adhd | "i am a 19 year old college student and just got prescribed vyvanse about 2 days ago. when i take it i mainly feel relaxed and sometimes excited. i've never been on any stimulant or add medication before. my main concern is losing weight on this medicine. i'm about 5'9" and weigh about 135lbs. i eat a lot and i'm still fairly skinny. i've always worried about my weight and the last thing i want is to get skinnier. " | 9 |
anxiety | "this is not a miracle worker. but it does greatly improve my gad and social anxiety. its does mildly sedate me. i take it every day. usually take about 100 mg a day in divided doses." | 3 |
adhd | "while adderall definitely helped my add symptoms, the comedown was absolutely horrible. i was on 30mg per day (20mg ir in morning, 10mg ir 5hrs later). it made me finally able to focus, and stay organized for the 5 months i took it. however, as soon as it started wearing off, i turned into a real big jerk, and i even lost some friends because of it. i eventually discontinued it after having a mental breakdown, and due to several of my closest friends and family approaching me about how i was acting. i ended up switching to concerta and currently take 36mg per day. i find that it works 10 times better than adderall did for me. long story short, adderall, while definitely very effective at treating my symptoms, wasn't the right fit for me." | 9 |
obesity | "so, i have mixed feelings about this drug.
pros: helped me not crave sugar, bread and carbs. i lost 20 pounds on it. helped me stay motivated at the gym by being able to stick to my meal plans.
cons: if you take it, you need to be committed. for some odd reason, i and a lot of people have experienced it, when you get off it then try to retake it again, it doesn't seem to work. stay on it. i didn't get side effects from this med, maybe occasional anxiety and a headache. drinking on this med will give you the worst hangovers. also noticed sometimes it stalled my weight loss even when i was counting my intake.
overall, i probably won't take this drug again until there is more thorough, long term research done on it." | 7 |
bipolar disorde | "i've been on latuda for about 6 weeks for bipolar depression. it is one of the most effective medications that i have taken for depression but i'm dealing with a few side effects that i hope will go away. i have the paradox of extreme tiredness followed by difficulty sleeping. if i take it during the day i will have a few hours of fighting falling asleep. when i take it at night (which is what i do now) after the initial sleepiness wears off i wake up several times and am somewhat restless. hopefully i will be able to adjust better over time. if you need something that works fast for depression i would recommend." | 5 |
birth control | "i've had skyla for a year and three months; the insertion was painful and uncomfortable, i had some very light spotting, cramping, and a bit of nausea the first day, but by the following day i was absolutely fine. all in all, this has been the best decision i've ever made in terms of birth control, prior to skyla i took pills and they wreaked havoc on my body and libido, after almost three years i was fed up with the side effects so i opted to try something new. i would recommend this iud to anyone reconsidering their current method of bc, the simplicity and joy of not having to remember a pill every night, emergency prescription runs, and the improvement in the overall feeling of my body is incredible and well worth one day of discomfort." | 0 |
adhd | "25 year old, with major depression. take with other medicines (sertraline trazodone) greatly helps interest which the others don't. probably inattentive add- never got on in school. 18mg is good. 27mg is okay but i'm a bit paler and a bit edgier. any more and i look and feel washed out and jumpy." | 9 |
obesity | "i am not obese but i decided to try alli as a weight loss supplement to help with my diet because i have zero willpower. i like to eat and eat until i'm full and i like pizza. i was 5'8" and 160 lbs. 40d-29-34. dress size m/8. with no diet change, i lost a few pounds using alli. enough to throw out some too big clothing. at day 90 i changed my diet and began eating healthier and there's a change in my body shape. i had ibs constipation but alli removed the need for me to take prescriptions for my ibs. i don't have accidents but i am very regular now -like clockwork! and the alli works for me to lose the few lbs. i needed to lose. i can fit into a 6." | 7 |
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