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birth control | "i'm 18 and i've had the mirena for about 6 months. i wanted to try a new form of birth control because i always forgot to take the pill and i spotted really bad with the nuvaring. i took pain killers about an hour before the insertion of my iud on a scale of 1-10 the pain was probably a 3. it's uncomfortable more than anything. there was some pressure, a slight pinch followed by a little cramping but the pain was very mild. my doctor said that light spotting and cramping is expected for about 6 months but i haven't experienced any if that. i went to soccer practice that day and felt 100% fine. 6 months later i haven't had any noticeable side effects! i haven't had a period either. 10/10 would recommend." | 0 |
depression | "i have suffered depression off and on for over 20 years. i take cymbalta for chronic pain and still have fallen in a deep depression. my doctor added pristiq and after day 1 i'm feeling much better!" | 1 |
adhd | "i have realized after my child started taking vyvanse, her grades improved dramatically! she is able to concentrate and pay attention to what is going on instead of being confused. this medication has been working great for her and we have not had to up the dosage. it was very scary at first, however, it turned out to be a great decision." | 9 |
birth control | "i started using levora after stopping yasmin. i'm starting my third levora pack next week and so far my experience with levora has been great! no headaches, no nausea, no feeling physically weak or overly emotional. my libido is really high and my breasts have gotten a little bigger. i did, however, have the food cravings as mentioned in other comments and it did make me gain a little weight but i notice that when i'm taking the reminder pills i'm a lot slimmer than when i'm taking the active pills. i also have increased acne by very, very little, nothing that makes me complain or feel annoyed. i recommend levora for anyone debating on it. it worked well for me!" | 0 |
depression | "i started taking wellbutrin about 3 weeks ago for depression. i had been on zoloft for the past 6 years and needed a change. after the switch, i was more irritable. three days ago, i developed hives and swollen lips. after my 2nd er visit, i am back on zoloft." | 1 |
bipolar disorde | "i was told by several doctors that i may be bipolar and finally went in to the psychiatrist recently. i was experiencing major mood swings and mixed emotions, paranoia. i couldn't even go to the grocery store without my heart racing and my chest tightening and thinking horrible gruesome thoughts. i have always been on effexor xr 150 mg a day for my depression and anxiety. the doc added to it 40 mg of geodon at night to start with, and i have never felt so free. i can think clearly and not dwell on every racing thought. the racing and paranoid thoughts are actually gone and i can handle reality again. i could probably stand to up the dosage a bit but this medicine has been a miracle for me. i have felt amazing." | 5 |
depression | "a couple of years ago i ended up with anxiety and depression. my doctor prescribed citalopram. i started at 20mg and after a couple of weeks increased my dosage to 40mg. there were side effects. sweats, waking up at 3:00 and not able to get back to sleep. it took sbout 6 weeks before i felt great. much happier, little to no anxiety and my wife notice the change for the better. i stayed on citalopram for about 6 months and over a month kept reducing my dosage by 10mg weekly until i was off the meds. i had no withdrawal at all. felt great as i went off the meds. had some personal problem that sent me sideways and the doctor put me back on citalopram. took about 6 weeks for it to work just like the first time. feeling myself again" | 1 |
birth control | "i've had the nexplanon since july 2013. this birth control has been the worst experience. my hormones became crazy, i gained more that 50 pounds, and i get annoyed easily. i have been trying to take the implant off and sadly the new doctor can't feel it. i was sent to 4 different places for exams and nothing still can't pin point where the implant is not even because i have the scar it left when inserted. here i sit today with a second scar to be since i was cut open today and the implant was no where to be seen. the expiration day is coming in fast.the doctor said he can't do anything until i loose the weight i gained when i got on it, for me that is impossible since nothing helps me loose weight from crazy hormones i have. idk what to do?" | 0 |
birth control | "i've had the implanon for about 6 months now. the insertion hurt a little bit but it was definitely worth it - the next 3 years of worry free birth control. i absolutely love not getting a period anymore and i truly trust this method enough to not need the reassurance of a period. the only things i do not like about implanon are the mood swings and weight fluctuation (about 5 lbs more or less). people close to me have really noticed a change in my irritability. i wouldn't consider myself a extremely bad by any means, it is tolerable, i just demand a lot more alone time than i used to. i would recommend this birth control to anyone." | 0 |
weight loss | "first day of adipex.. my doctor wrote me a prescription for full dose but advised me to start with half of a pill due to anxiety i may have. took the half pill this morning and boy do i feel the energy.. hopefully i can stay on the half strength but i've been reading reviews that say that the effects wear off after a few days. i'm a nurse so i do like the extra energy.. my starting weight is 215..ultimate goal is 165..but for now getting under 200 would be great. hopefully i can use this extra energy to go to the gym..i'll keep everyone updated. i love reading everyone's weight loss stories.. good to know i'm not the only one who has weight loss as an issue. best of luck to everyone.. and stay hydrate" | 6 |
acne | "this product along with solodyn has worked great for me. i have been using these products for a little over a month now and my face is mostly clear of acne! i definitely recommend this product! now just to deal with the acne marks." | 2 |
birth control | "this was the best birth control i ever used because my almost constant bleeding guaranteed my husband and i would very rarely be intimate. the only extended time i didn't bleed is when they put me on the pill as well. i would bleed about 20-25 days a month. i thought it would get better after 6 months, i ended keeping it for a year, which i regret. 7 months later my bleeding is constant. i bleed everyday, no exaggeration. sometimes light, sometimes heavier, but everyday. i've only been married 2 years and i thought i was doing the right thing getting the implant but it ended up taking a huge toll on us. i have seen doctors repeatedly but they say i just have to wait for my hormones to even back out. i've had it out for 7 months!!" | 0 |
birth control | "i suggest if you're going to use these patches that you use them perfectly according to the instructions.
i had imperfect (but not terrible) use and ended up pregnant on my 7th month being on them.
the side effects weren't better or worse for me as compared with other bc. i didn't have some problems with peeling and loosening." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "i never write reviews but today i decided to because when i was looking through all the reviews here it really helped me. so i'm gonna pay it back and hope to help someone else .... i've never taken this pill before, never really had to but there's always a first time for everything ! so, i took it about 3 hours after my bf finished inside of me . i was freaking out !! i freaked out everyday until today when i finally got my period .. i had sex 9/10, and was supposed to get my period 9/26, i got it 9/25. no side effects except mild nausea , and cramps all the way until today ! but it worked. so let's thank god and all these people that work making these drugs for us ! hope i could help someone with this review" | 10 |
insomnia | "l-tryptophan has worked wonders for my insomnia, pms, anxiety and depression. no side effects, although the bottle says take 3 capsules, i only take 1 at night and wake up feeling great." | 8 |
pain | "i suffered with chronic pain for about seven years. went to many specialist who told me either nothing was wrong or i had fibromyalgia. i tried all medications out there for pain, muscle relaxers, anti-depressants and medication for epilepsy. as well as meds for fibro. nothing helped. finally i found a new nerologist who put me on a combo of amitriptyline and prozac. i am on both the smallest doses. it has been a miracle for my pain. i wish i would have known about this 7 years ago. my biggest problem with it is weight gain like 13 pounds. my diet has not changed and i took up running. but no weight comes off. i guess i rather have less pain and be a little over weight then skinny and in tons of pain:)" | 4 |
birth control | "previously i had been on birth control pills, and was looking to try something that had multiple years of coverage. while i did like that it was a long term contraception option, the side effects were unbearable, and i ended up having it removed after only one year. the main side effect that was bothersome was the daily spotting. the spotting ranged from a heavy period flow to a smaller lighter flow. however, it was every single day. i ended up having to wear a tampon or pad just to save my underwear. my obgyn recommended multiple options to stop the spotting, however nothing helped. other side effects included a weight gain of 10 pounds and unexpected mood swings. i immediately felt 100% better after having it removed." | 0 |
birth control | "i have taken velivet for almost 2 years. i've been getting menstrual migraines from withdrawal sometimes during my period. also have low libido which i'm not sure if it's related to this pill. " | 0 |
birth control | "i chose this method after my body rejected 3 iud's. i had never had a baby, but i wanted a long term and effective method of birth control. i found this to be the best fit for me. i had great success with depo in the past. i was on it for nearly ten years with only minimal spotting. when i did spot i took estrogen supplements and stopped spotting in a couple days.
it didn't hurt at all when i got it. it hasn't given me any problems the whole time i had it. my only concern is what will happen when i get it taken out." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have been taking clonazepam .5 mg's once daily if needed for over a year now, and let's just say this medicine has done wonders for me! i suffer with horrible panic disorder as well with agoraphobia without clonazepam i probably would never be able to leave my house, i only take it when i need it which is usually three times a week depending but just knowing i have it helps calm me down, i am also on zoloft 75mgs and the combo works great for me!" | 3 |
depression | "i love celexa. i was getting depressed after long hours of med school and studying and feeling like i had no time enjoyment. celexa took about 3 weeks to work, but it worked and continues to work. i no longer feel depressed every day. sometimes i sink into depression, but i am able to snap out of it much quicker. i feel less moody, and my boyfriend has noticed an improvement in my mood. the only side effect i experience is decreased sex drive/harder time climaxing, but i would prefer that over going off the deep end. i will continue to take this and consider weening myself from it once life is less stressful. great medicine that can save your life." | 1 |
pain | "i suffered burst fractures, nerve damage, spinal cord damage, due to a bad car accident in september '09. not only has ms contin worked well, it's relatively inexpensive compared to other extended release medications. people talk about how great the fentanyl patch is for chronic, severe pain. but you can't control the amount of medicine entering your system, it's unpredictable, certain brands are being recalled because of defective pouches. plain old morphine. it's been around forever and nothing works as well. the only problem is i've grown tolerant and needed 2 increases in the past year. i guess that will happen with any medication. with my latest increase (100mg 4x daily) i've been able to cut down on the oxycodone by half!" | 4 |
birth control | "i started the depo a little over 2 years ago but took my last shot in august. since then i have had normal periods but some times have heavy periods in between my periods so i'm almost bleeding a month and a half . i have had horrible mood swings, & horrible cramps. it was great while i was on it, i even lost 50lbs while on it.. but this sucks." | 0 |
weight loss | "i started contrave daily 3 months ago. initially, i had a bit of trouble falling asleep and felt mildly light headed and sometimes dizzy and lightheaded when i was getting out of bed or getting up up from a chair. i did not think this new pill was working for me and then,as i hung in and with patience-i began to lose weight.
i am happy to report i have now lost 25 lbs. it has been so very long that i have been able to lose this kind of weight.
i a very pleased.
just hope contrave is safer than the last fda approved diet pill, that caused heart valve damage.
lauren r" | 6 |
birth control | "i was on loestrin fe for 5 years and i was also diagnosed with bi-polar disorder while i was in high school. loestrin worked for a little bit but i gained 20 pounds quick. i still had sexual desire mentally but my body wouldn't react and i was always too tired or to moody or to emotional. and since i've been on it for a while the side effects seemed like they hit me a second time and it was like my period was playing peek-a-boo with me. but 3 months ago i switched to beyaz and i've never been more happy and more...well....attacking my fiance. i give beyaz a 10 and highly recommend it! and i'm 20." | 0 |
adhd | "today was my first day taking concerta. i am 19 and have pretty severe adhd and a little anxiety that coincides with the adhd. i took 36mg at 8:30 am and kicked in at 10. i definitely noticed it, i felt alert and energetic but not focused, and i still found myself pretty forgetful before leaving for work. by the end of work i felt really emotionless and had a head ache, and when i got home at 6 i began crying for no particular reason. after crying i felt much better and focused very well on school work. now i feel happier but surprised by how much of a roller coaster the whole day was. overall i'm not sure this is the medication for me, hoping this reaction is normal and it just takes some time to adjust." | 9 |
depression | "i have taken abilify for one year. it was prescribed as an add on to cymbalta after a suicide attempt. i feel it boosts my mood. but i have gained 35 pounds. i can't imagine continuing on a medication with this side effect. it is not worth it to switch my angst over life circumstances to feeling depressed over a continual weight gain." | 1 |
pain | "i was in a motorcycle wreck when i was younger. i almost lost my leg. was in the hospital 4 months. i couldn't walk for 2 years. found a new doctor. he operated on it and it healed but i started having problems. my leg was 2 inches shorter then the other. i had broke my leg in 3 places. messed up the nerves and all my toes got broke. as each year went by my foot started turning into a club foot. after 17 operations and was told i need an ankle replacement but my doctor told me operation doesn't last and the down time is long. i have chronic pain and i get migraines. over the years i have been on many different pain meds. oxymorphone er has given me more relief then any other. endo pulling opana er but global has oxymorphone er" | 4 |
birth control | "this is the second time i've had the implant within a two year time period. the first time, after a few months, i had a really bad itch that would never go away. it has gotten so bad to the point that i would bleed and leave myself in pain every night. i tried just about everything to get rid of the itch but the only effective thing was removing the implant. i just recently got it implanted again in january and the exact same thing is happening. wasn't quite sure at first but now i'm more than positive that its a bad side effect of the implant. total discomfort and wouldn't recommend to anyone." | 0 |
weight loss | "i have been on contrave since august, 2016. to date i have lost 45 pounds and have not experienced negative side effects. i am able to say no to second helpings and often decline completely foods that i would have readily consumed in excess a year ago. i follow my doctor's instruction to take this medication with a lean protein and i have found this to be effective for tolerance of contrave. the two times i took contrave on an empty stomach i felt nauseous, so i simply don't take it on an empty stomach. for me this has helped me tremendously. i can walk and run farther and faster and my blood pressure is stable for the first time in about 6 years." | 6 |
birth control | "i just read most of the reviews and half of them to me are ridiculous, anxiety, and depression?? your period gives you mood swings being a girl you get mood swings !!! i've been on this pill since i was 15 i am 22 now never had a problem unless i miss a few pills, i have never been pregnant, very light blood, no cramps, very little pimples to anyone with bad acne and bad cramps i highly recommend this pill. i used to throw up because of my bad cramps and now i rarely even get one" | 0 |
birth control | "recently started taking this pill and it has been working great so far. i have tried many other pills and have had horrible side effects but with gildess 1/20 so far so good. i have had very mild side effects ( light nausea and sore breasts) which only lasted two days. i would definitely reccomend this pill to anyone looking for a birth control pill with little to no side effects!" | 0 |
obesity | "hello!!! i'm a 28 year old female started out at 233 lb. doctor put me on phentermine and it was the worst--ended up in the hospital with severe dehydration and heart palpitation. it also made me so tired i couldn't even function!!!!
thankfully she took me off last week and started me on contrave for my addictive personality (food and cigarettes). well this is day 5 and i haven't had a craving for a ciggy yet and i'm down 8 lbs....the key is you have to eat. you have to eat 5 small meals a day and drink drink drink that water!!!!!! incorporate exercise too. i don't think most people are doing any of the above that's why they have no results!!! i haven't had any side effects (yet, knock on wood). but i really think this medicine is it" | 7 |
adhd | "i have been taking daytrana since 2010 it works great but now i have partial heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. i didn't abuse the patch i took one 30mg patch a day! i'm 35 and now it doesn't work like it use to because of one side effect that it gave me so yes use with caution and don't use it everyday if you don't have to!" | 9 |
depression | "i only took this medication for a few days, my heart started hurting...i ended up in emergency room my blood pressure had sky rocket and my heart rate was throught the roof. laying down my heart rate is steady but the moment i stand it jumps to over 150bpm...this never happened until i took this medication. i have been on bed rest for over a week now and so far it doesn't seem to be getting any better." | 1 |
birth control | "horrible! i read all the reviews before getting it as well the summer of 2014 and decided to follow through with it anyways. i have bled for almost an entire year straight with maybe a two week break the entire time. this made me become anemic, tired, and irritable.
mood swings were off the charts, i even noticed how ridiculous i acted at times over nothing.
sex drive was completely gone, which had never been a problem in the past year
weight gain was absolutely insane. my diet or lifestyle didn't change and i gained a ridiculous amount of weight.
my opinion? don't waste you're time or money on it. get the pill even though it's harder to keep a schedule." | 0 |
birth control | "i love this form of birth control. i don't have to worry about a pill every day. i don't have periods. it last for 5yrs. all my friends have fears about it because everyones body is different. but i haven't had any trouble with mine and i have had it for 4yrs now." | 0 |
anxiety | "i have been on this medication for over 3 years. i finally found a medicine that really takes my anxiety away when i have my attacks. it has greatly allowed me to be myself again. much better then anything else i have ever tried. my doctor prescribed me this along with 1 mg of clonazepam and i sleep very well considering my previous condition." | 3 |
bipolar disorde | "i started latuda six months ago and i got my life back. i initially had an upset stomach for one week, which was relieved with food. no other side effects. after four weeks i felt good and after eight weeks i returned to myself. i had been diagnosed with severe treatment resistant depression for 2 1/2 years. i had tried all medications from different classes. i would highly recommend this drug. life saver." | 5 |
pain | "i have been given dilaudid through an iv on several occasions and on all those occasions i'd rather just dealt with the pain. today the hospital gave me dilaudid, and some nausea medication... on ever occasion that i have been given dilaudid through iv instantly my head gets too heavy, i begin to get dizzy and lighthead. i always get very nauseous and confused, so i usually sleep it off because i hate the feeling it gives me. this time was different i fell asleep about 40 minutes after getting the medication and every couple minutes i kept waking up. all of a sudden i became very hot and clamy while feeling very cold. " | 4 |
adhd | "my don started taking focalin and started to complain that he could not see the board at school. at first i figured well maybe he is just a kid who needs glasses. his prescription was very low. now a year and a half later his principal from his school called me because he failed the state eye test with his glasses on he has a 20/50 vision. so i took him back to the doctor and they could not correct his vision with the strongest prescription. everything is blurry and out of focus, he lost all peripheral vision on both eyes. the doctors first question was "what medication is he on?" so i advised him focalin 10mg. he advised me to immediately go to the doctor who prescribed it because it is a severe side effect of focalin. grrrr" | 9 |
pain | "i am 19 with severe testicular pain, at first the doctor prescribed meloxicam which helped but made me sick, then he put me on vimovo, didn't help at all and i was up all night vomiting. i told him i needed something better. at first he was reluctant to give me vicodin or percocet. he later prescribed me percocet 5/325 and man, that stuff really works, it makes you feel like yourself, no pain, no anxiety, no depression, it is a miracle for me. you must stop as the pain goes and please only take as directed by your doctor as it can become very addicting. a few downsides are: tiredness, nausea (sometimes) and you want to talk a lot." | 4 |
acne | "i switched to yaz from alesse because i heard it was better for acne. it did wonders for my skin and only having a 4 day period was nice too. however, i did notice that i was more emotional and had crazy mood swings, i found myself crying for no reason (not very good for my relationship either). i didn't gain any weight, and had no other side effects. i only switched back to alesse because my doctor expressed a concern about the blood clots possible with this birth control, otherwise i wouldn't have switched. goodluck!!" | 2 |
birth control | "i'm so glad i've finally found birth control that works for me. i can't do combination birth control pills at all because of it's negative side effects. it's been pretty great so far. nothing has changed about my weight, i've actually started loosing a few pounds, but i am more active. i started it on the first day of my period and since then, i have had some spotting, but doesn't bother me. my next period on this pill was extremely light. my periods are usually heavy but it is a plus not to waste money on tampons anymore! only downside is i do notice a few more acne breakouts at time, but it's better than having pregnancy scares! it's also great on that aspect, we only use this as birth control and i haven't gotten pregnant so :)" | 0 |
insomnia | "i had a real rough time falling asleep so my doc prescribed ambien. it worked tremendously but after 3 days i experienced finger joint pain, by the 5th day wrist and finger joint paint was excessive. i will stop using and hope the pain goes away!" | 8 |
birth control | "i've had the mirena for more than a year now. i'm a very young mom and decided to get the mirena as soon as possible (which is 6 weeks after giving birth). i heard many horror stories but i knew this was one of my only options. i'm glad i went with my gut instinct, i absolutely love the mirena. it has been completely safe and i have had no bad side effects. after my 5 years are up, i'm sure i'll get it again." | 0 |
adhd | "my son was just diagnosed adhd today. he's 5 and in kindergarten, and his problems are enough that his school almost kicked him out! he will be starting his medicine and working up to the 1mg dose after the week. i'm really excited, and hoping to see some lasting changes. if not his dr and i have already discussed uping the dosage, or switching him to stimulates. hopefully i will be posting again soon. also if it helps anyone at all, my son is covered under state insurance, and i had to pay no out of pocket expense for his medication." | 9 |
depression | "i started taking lexapro going on 3 weeks ago and i think it's great. the side effects that i suffered in the very beginning were headaches but they are all pretty much gone.
i also did not put on any additional weight. i actually lost about 4 pounds. it seems to suppress my appetite. i highly recommend it." | 1 |
depression | "i suffered from inherited depression (chemical imbalance). my family doctor put me and my mother on it at the same time. we both were nauseous and had headaches for the first 2 weeks, the subsided. then we went up a dose after a month to 100 mg and had the same side affects again but then went away. now we are both happy-go-lucky. zoloft made me normal again. which i had forgotten what normal was years ago. saved my marriage and my life as well. i recommend taking it at night though. " | 1 |
birth control | "i had the nexplanon put in 5 weeks after my son was born and well as far "birth control" it was great. now the side effects was awful my arm would randomly hurt i gained a ton of weight and my periods where way out of whack. its a 50/50 thing for me the side effect where not worth it." | 0 |
birth control | "this medication is terrible. my insurance switched me to the generic last year. i took the medication for several months, and was miserable the entire time. i was noticeably irritable and extremely anxious. i stopped taking the medication and switched back to ortho tri cyclen lo and the problems went away. i am currently waiting to receive information on my new insurance, and ran out of ortho. i had an extra pack of tri lo sprintec and decided to give it another try. i regret this, because just a few days into the medication, i am once again anxious, grumpy, and miserable. maybe it will work for you, but it definitely doesn't work for me." | 0 |
pain | "i had no pain control on this medication, but from reading the other posts, i was not given a chance at it. my md tried one small dose and nothing for breakthrough pain. it seems that if he'd adjusted it and given me something for break through pain maybe i would have had a good outcome, too. sadly, i have no health insurance now and it's too expensive, so maybe he did me a favor. it would've been brutal to finally have a medicine work and it be too expensive to buy." | 4 |
birth control | "i had taken this birth control a year ago, then went off it because i just didn't need it. i've started it again, i just started my third pack. i don't have acne problems, the only thing i used to have trouble with was horrible cramps that would cause me to be bed ridden for couple of days, but my period was always light. this has for sure taken care of that, i rarely ever get cramps now. the only things i have noticed are i got moody during the first month, and when i do get a blemish (zits, nicks and cuts, bug bites), they tend to last longer. and in the last two weeks, i have noticed my stomach has bloated. my scale says i only gained under 5 pounds, and there is no change anywhere else on my body weight-wise." | 0 |
birth control | "i've had the implanon for about 5-6 months now. i've gained about 8 pounds within those months. it is a very effective birth control, but i've never been so moody and angry in my life. ever since i've got it my boyfriend and i have noticed my moods being completely different and awful. not only have i gained weight, but its also making me break out really bad. my acne will not go away no matter what i try to use." | 0 |
depression | "i have struggled with anxiety/depression/insomnia my whole life. nothing ever had any noticeable effects until i was prescribed celexa back in 2007. i was on it for years, then decided to try life without it and was tapered off. the thing about celexa (and all antidepressants) is they work well in that you wont spend as much time crying and all that but they also inhibit you from feeling genuine euphoria! you just stay at a base-line. " | 1 |
adhd | "my 10-year son has adhd (combined) and odd. focalin xr so far is the only medication that works on my son's inattentiveness. however, on 15 mg he was very moody and glassy eyed. found out later that he was overmedicated. what i didn't like about focalin was that he became very quiet almost zombie like. also, the medication did not last in his system long enough. he stopped takes focalin xr over a year now and has been on vyvanse (70mg.) i am considering putting him back on focalin with a lower dose." | 9 |
acne | "i got this medicine in september and my face got bad then cleared up, but i kept going through a cycle: clear up, get better over and over. it's mid december now and i haven't cleared up in weeks. i also have back, shoulder, and chest acne. it did nothing to that. i'm going to switch antibiotics soon" | 2 |
birth control | "i would not recommend this to anyone. when it came to putting it in i'm told it's nothing more than a small pinch. i couldn't use my arm for 3 days from the intense pain of getting it inserted. then i'm told it will help regulate my period, we'll that couldn't have been farther from the truth. periods lasting 12-14 days cramps and all, and spotting the rest of the month almost completely non stop for over 18 months. then i finally give up and have it removed. it's only then that i'm told the longer it's in the harder it can be to get back out. the doctor ends up spending 25 minutes digging around trying to get ahold of it. day 5 of severe arm pain." | 0 |
birth control | "after reading horror stories about birth control online, i was very nervous to start taking the pill. i decided to try ortho tri cyclen lo, and it was the best decision i could have made. i never gained a single pound, my mild acne disappeared and my periods became regular, light and short. i should also add that i have unprotected sex regularly and have never had a pregnancy scare. this pill worked wonderfully for me and i honestly believe that its the best birth control out there.
con: i only experienced one side effect from this birth control pill: every month, after taking the first pill of the pack, i experience intense nausea. this side effect does go away after time." | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on this pill since january (it is now july) and sadly i've developed cystic acne from it and now i'm on accutane. if i would've realized sooner that it was the culprit, i would've stopped immediately. i took this pill in the first place for my acne only. i was someone who had moderate acne and this cystic acne has made me so depressed. if you notice changes in your skin 4/5 months in that aren't good, i would say to change your pill. my problem is that i read reviews saying it would get better and it just gradually got worse. i also read reviews that said your skin would get used to it before it got better and that wasn't true for me at all. save yourself before it gets worse definitely. wish i could put pictures of my acne here :(" | 0 |
depression | "i began pristiq about 6 months ago. at first, it worked better for me than any i've ever taken. now, though, i have days when i feel like it's not working very well. i am considering trying something else, but i'm still not sure. i wish there was an antidepressant that would continue to work forever...." | 1 |
birth control | "i've been taking this for a while, and as a fairly small lady, the side effects can be a little much at times. sometimes it causes really nasty headaches behind my eyes due to my contact lenses. also, i tend to get stomach pains that happen at random times throughout my cycle. however, it has kept my cycle very regular, and reduced my period from seven days to four. great if you have irregular cycles, but the side effects can be a tad overpowering if you're not prepared." | 0 |
birth control | "i absolutely love the skyla. i've had it in for about 9 months. i was 21 at the time, no kids, and insertion was a little uncomfortable but bearable. felt like bad period cramps. i had my period pretty heavy for the first month or so and then one day it was gone and i didn't have it again for a few months. every once in a while when i do get my period it's pretty light with some cramping (average period i would say) for a week or less. i highly recommend this. i don't feel it at all and my husband doesn't either." | 0 |
emergency contraception | "my advice. be extra careful and ready when being sexually active. birth control is the best contraception! however, plan b was a life saver. it took a week for my body to take any kind of response. i was dizzy and nauseous, and had my period a week later. i was just like you all reading reviews hoping for a sign it was going to work. so much i was in tears and stressed to the max. it does work and sit back and relax, let the medicine do its job. it is pricey, but it is effective. worth the $." | 10 |
birth control | "i have been taking apri for about 4-5 months and love it. it has not made me any more moodier or has not changed my sex drive and my periods are way normal." | 0 |
acne | "i took minocycline for about a month for acne and i started to get dry eyes after 1 month i went to the eye doctor and they said my tears weren't as good as they should be, i strongly believe that the minocycline caused my dry eyes. they get tired during the day. i have read that certain acne medications cause dry eyes. it's horrible i have the dry eyes every day. don't take this drug at all." | 2 |
insomnia | "i began taking trazadone to help with insomnia about two months ago. the first time i took 25mg (cut the 50mg pill in half) and it worked getting me to sleep, but left me groggy the next day. the next time i tried 12.5mg by cutting the 25mg section in half and that amount helps me get to sleep and leaves me feeling normal in the morning. i was suffering from a bad bout of 2 months of insomnia. trazadone saved me!" | 8 |
weight loss | "i started using the pills on 01/08/16. i am 5'10 and i weighed in at 278 lbs. i weighed myself today (01/11/16) and i'm 270.8lbs. my goal weigh is to weigh 200lbs. i walk in the treadmill for 20 mins, 100 sit-ups, i started doing 20 squats a day and i'm doing butterflies with dumbbells. i'll post back on my next visit with my doctor (02/04/16)." | 6 |
birth control | "my iud was inserted two years ago and it's amazing. between the age of 16-18 i've gotten pregnant three times. i'm very fertile. after i had my daughter i decided to get this birth control. when the dr. inserted it, i didn't have much pain. the procedure was quick and easy. i had some spotting. my period is the same as it's always been. since my iud was inserted i haven't gotten pregnant. my boyfriend and i always have unprotected and i haven't gotten pregnant yet. i love this birth control because once its in you don't have to worry about it. you do a weekely inspection to feel for the strings and make sure it's in place, and that's it. i recommend the paragrad iud every time the 'birth control' conversation comes up. i love it." | 0 |
depression | "i lost a family member, was on last semester of college, working part-time and the mild depression i had became a severe problem. i had dark thoughts and did not wanted to associate with anyone. quit my job and had to apply for public assistance when my depression became a serious problem. i am now taking wellbutrin xl 150 mg a day since may 11 and at first i had dry mouth but it only lasted a month. i have not lost weight and my appetite is good. i am feeling much better but i think that one pill is not enough. psychotherapy is also another help that goes hand by hand. also i stop smoking a month ago. i also had to improve my life style doing exercise a few times a week, meditation, aromatherapy and eating habits." | 1 |
birth control | "i was worried about how my body would react to the nexplanon after reading all these reviews, but i love it! no period, don't have to worry when i have sex, and i don't forget to take a pill. only complaint is that i get a little nausea when i wake up but it goes away. plus it was free with my health coverage and my libido is back. my husband is happy about that one too." | 0 |
adhd | " i have struggled with adhd for 10yrs an finally my doc did something about it:) however i did have sleeping problems for first few weeks but that was expected with it being a stimulant but after a month or so my sleeping is back to normal and my mind is not spinning out of control so thanks doc! " | 9 |
acne | "i'm in week 3 of my first packet and have broken out around my mouth and under my nose and it seems to be spreading. i have had a couple breakouts on my chest as well." | 2 |
birth control | "i have only been on this pill for 3 weeks now, but wanted to insert my experience because it seems pretty different than some of the other reviewers. i had light spotting for about a week and a half four days into taking the pill, then it completely stopped. i didn't experience any other side effects until the next week: dizziness, lightheadedness, and something i can only describe as a "mental cloudiness." these effects would normally last 15 hours after taking the pill (i take it at 9pm). nothing i do could help it--eating, drinking water, you name it. feels kind of like i have morning sickness or something until 2pm, but i would like to add that that is not consistently every day. i take my pill at the same time every day." | 0 |
bipolar disorde | "latuda has been a lifesaver. i've been battling crippling depression, suicide attempts and extreme mania. i have been through it all, tons of money and success to literally living out of a van. latuda has completely equalized me and has allowed me to live a normal life. bad akathesia as a side effect but if i take it at night i'm ok. make sure to take this drug with food, that's vital! give it a try it may save your life :)" | 5 |
birth control | "have been on depo for probably around 2 years since i was 21. i chose the injection for convience and to help with my periods as they are heavy and extremely painful often making me vomit from excessive pain. first year of being on depo was ok would still always spot and would always get a period before my 3months was up. i swapped backw to the pill for two months then went back to the depo because i was forgetting to take my pill and did want to risk pregnancy. going back onto the injection was the worst decision i could have made. i have been back on it for at least 12 months and i bleed after 2months for about 2weeks and currently i have been bleeding for over 1 1/2 months. never getting this shot again!!!" | 0 |
adhd | "i have never been on medicines for add. my parents refused, as an adult i found life to be difficult with this disorder. after taking wellbutrin. feel like my true self. like a "normal" adult. i have focus and can complete tasks. i don't feel the need to stay in bed to avoid the world. this medicine has been a blessing." | 9 |
weight loss | "after reading all the reviews i was kind of skeptical about taking contrave but decided to try them anyways hoping for a positive experience. i started them on monday august 21 and felt fine the whole morning then about 1pm that day it went nothing but downhill. i had nausea,vomiting, headaches, flulike symptoms, light headed and ears ringing. i could not do anything but lay in bed i felt so bad. this is day 3 and i still have the headache and not feeling 100%. some of the reviews said to try and stick it out at least a week but after the reaction i had these pills are going in the trash, i just hate the fact that my insurance didn't cover so i am out of $99!!" | 6 |
birth control | "i've been on lolo since july (8 months) and i only have positive things to say about this pill. i began this rx because i wanted something super low dosage and to help mediate the horrendous pain associated with my periods. well, i haven't had a period since august, which is so wonderful for me! no weight gain, no break outs, but i have noticed lately that each month, about a week before my inactive pills, i'll experience some major breast tenderness and soreness. am i alone in feeling that?" | 0 |
birth control | "i can say i've had nothing but great experiences since having it placed last june. i was on the pill for 3 years before finding out about the implant. on the pill i gained about 30lbs but thought it was my only option. i decided to get the implant as i had been forgetting to take the pills, and my dr said it was the most effective form of birthcontrol around right now. the placing of the implant was painless, just a little uncomfortable. i got regular period the two months after the insertion, and have not had a period since, which i love. i really haven't had any side affects, except for losing about 20lbs (back to my normal weight prior to the pill) so i'm not complaining. uncomfortable at times (if i sleep on my arm), but i rarely notice it there" | 0 |
emergency contraception | "the condom came off during sex, he came outside of me and some landed on the outside of my vagina. i was panicking so about three hours later went to target, got the pill, and took it. the 1st day i had no side effect. i didn't have any side effects for another two days. i was freaking out at that point cause i wanted the side effects to know it was working. monday got a bit heated with the making out .after that i felt a bit nauseous and had some minor cramps. went home and applied a heat pack and still got some cramps and a bit nauseous still. tuesday i had some bad cramps like they were painful and around third period i got my period which is a week early. so just relax and let the pill do its work!!!" | 10 |
pain | "i have recently been put on tramadol for chronic migraines, in conjunction with a daily preventive medicine. i did not experience any euphoria, nor do i have any problems when i don't take it. the problem is, i don't receive any pain relief from my migraines when i do take it. i've tried so many different medicines and was hoping this might be the answer. i was wrong." | 4 |
acne | "i've had acne for 10 years and this is the only thing that has worked. i've been on a few other prescription medications and they didn't have the same results. my skin does get dry but i just use a non-comodegenic moisturizer (cetaphil) and it helps immensely. my skin is clear and it feels smooth. don't let the other reviews about redness and irritation scare you off. you should just reduce your usage to every other day instead of every day and it still works. also the claims that it causes more acne is unlikely since it has two acne-killing medicines in it. if you use it correctly and how it best fits your needs, i promise you won't be let down." | 2 |
obesity | "i started saxenda on 2/19 weighing 247.6 lbs, 6 weeks later i'm at 228, 19.4 lbs gone. i lost the first 10 like in 2 weeks, then lost about 2.5 lbs a week after which is good to me! i try to stay within 1200-1400 calorie daily intake and i have gone over that amount a couple of times. side effects were minimal, mostly heartburn, especially if i eat late, so now i just don't eat late, easy fix to that. i pay $30 per box with insurance and the saxenda coupon, i would recommend this to anyone struggling to lose weight." | 7 |
birth control | "i have been using loestrin since i gave birth to my 3rd child in august 2010. before then i was using orthoevra, not my fave but i got free samples from my obgyn so i wasn't complaining. let me just say this, i am horrible at remembering to take pills, and although i do miss taking them, a lot, i can honestly say this has got to be a super birth control because there were times i've done things with my husband and i still havent gotten pregnant (crosses fingers) from forgetting to take the pill. at first, i experienced a little bloating and cramping, my periods were really heavy and lasted for 7 days for the 1st three months, but now they last 3 days and that's it. i am definitely ok with that!" | 0 |
anxiety | "i began taking 5 mg of lexapro 10 days ago, for postpartum depression/anxiety. it has been a lifesaver. the initial side effects faded within a week. i take it in the morning, because i knew that it would possibly make me jittery at first. i had tiredness in the afternoon and evening and a loss of appetite for the first 5 days, but those have faded completely. i searched and searched for positive reviews on this drug for postpartum depression/anxiety and could not find any. if anyone is on the fence about taking medication for postpartum depression, please consider it for a temporary aid in getting you past it." | 3 |
birth control | "i've taken this for well over a year now and i haven't experienced any problems at all! light spotting in the first 3 months which is a side effect but then never again after that. my period is very regular and has began to lighten up drastically from what it use to be. no weight, skin, or mood changes. to those who it doesn't work for, everyone reacts differently. for me it's been awesome and i plan on staying with it!" | 0 |
birth control | "i've been on nexplanon for about 3-4 months now. after about two weeks i started bleeding pretty much non-stop for about a month. i've never had regular periods and they always been light or moderate with only minimal cramping. the month long bleeding i had was definitely light, but steady and a nuisance. however, now i hardly bleed at all. i said i don't have any periods but occasionally i'll have a couple days of light bleeding. i haven't gotten pregnant, and have had no weight gain. i'm sorry to hear others experience has been less satisfactory but i would definitely recommend nexplannon. i love that i don't have to worry about getting pregnant or taking a pill regularly. if it matters, i'm 19." | 0 |
birth control | "i have been on the ring for 2 years, but i am now realizing that my mood swings, hair loss and zero sex drive is from this birth control. i was to put the ring in yesterday but i'm didn't. " | 0 |
weight loss | "i have been on contrave for a little over a month now and i have lost 7 pounds. not gonna lie, i almost stopped taking it. the first 2 weeks i had severe stomach pains, each time lasting about 10 minutes, after the end of week 2, the pains stopped. i have no had the urge to drink coffee anymore, used to drink 3 cups a day. i am not eating as much, i used to eat a footlong sandwich from subway, now i'm lucky if i finish half. this is not a medication for people looking for rapid results. i am taking it day by day and so far i am happy with my results." | 6 |
depression | "i am taking 70 mg of vyvanse and also taking contrave (which contains wellbutrin). i was feeling ok, but multiple tragedies kept me in a severe state of depression, anxiety and overwhelming sense of apathy. every day i wanted to die. the dr gave me some samples of this med to take with current meds, and last night was the first time i took it. i did feel nauseous, but my doc had told me to take it at night and with food, so that helped since i went to bed once i started feeling sick. i woke up with so much energy. i actually sprung out of bed ready to take on the day, and looked forward to it. i was shocked that it had such a fast effect, but so happy because it's been a really long time since i've felt this good. hoping it will last." | 1 |
birth control | "i am a 20 year old college student and nuvaring is the first hormonal birth control i've tried. it's now the second month i've been using the ring and i am feeling great with no side effects! if you are trying nuvaring for the first time, there will be a lot of breakthrough bleeding the first month until your body adjusts to the hormones. after the first month the bleeding stopped and everything's back to normal. i recommend this birth control for extremely busy women who want convenience and simplicity, and nuvaring has both. this is great birth control, i would encourage any woman to try it!" | 0 |
insomnia | "don't start this drug for sleep or anxiety!! it's the most addicting drug on the face of this earth. it's more addicting than heroin. i was given this drug and omg it made everything so much better. sleep, no anxiety then wham it quit working. i had to up the dose from .5 mg to 2 mg then when 2 mg was no longer working my psyche rx me seraquel bc i couldn't sleep. big mistake now i'm dependent on yet another drug that quit working last year ( after 10 years) now i'm on disability for ibs, ic and pelvic floor dysfunction bc i took these drugs. oh did i add i had to be put on another drug to help sleep so i'm polydrugged. what i'd do to have my life back. don't ruin your life. klonopin is poison! " | 8 |
birth control | "i'd been using ortho tri-cyclen lo for about 6 years, but today i switched to a generic brand. i can only say negative about this - migraines, weight gain and tiredness. not to mention the price. my insurance did not cover it so it cost about $50 a month. hopefully my new pills will work out better for me." | 0 |
pain | "for the past 3 years i have been dealing with nerve pain left from shingles in my neck. i have tried everything for this pain including injections and narcotics. nothing really helped unless i was a zombie. i am allergic to a lot of medications including tegretol and neurontin. so when my neurologist suggested i try this medication i was very skeptical. i have been on this medicaton for a week now. i started on 25mg twice a day and felt some relief. i thought it was in my head. now i am on 50mg twice a day and i can't believe the difference. i am relieved i can finally get my life back. i am a mother of 2. i did not realize how much the pain had taken over my life until now." | 4 |
birth control | "i've been taking this for 7 days and i can feel it changes me. i feel somewhat depressed, breakout and angry all the time i hate it need to change it for something else ugh again!!!" | 0 |
birth control | "hey ya'll! i wanted to share my experience since i looked at these religiously prior to going. i got skyla yesterday around 2 o'clock. i took 800 mg of ibuprofen around 1:15, prior to my appointment. when i went in the entire experience was an absolute breeze. she walked in, told me the risks, set up, and inserted skyla, all within 7 minutes. i felt a slight period type cramp when she used the sound to measure my uterus, and then a another cramp when she inserted skyla. the cramp on both occasions did not last longer than thirty seconds. i felt absolutely fine after and even went out to dinner and to a professional baseball game! everyone is different but don't worry too much - you'll do great!" | 0 |
anxiety | "i started this med after i found out my husband had affair. i was lost, didn't want to live. all i wanted to do was cry. been on this medicine for around 3 months, 10 mg to start w/ now up to 20mg. this medicine has been a lifesaver for me. it has even helped save my marriage. i have been the happiest i have been in awhile! i really love this medication, i finally got myself out of the darker place i was in, the place i hope to never go back to. i'm feeling much stronger day by day. still have a few moments where i think about what he did but i can deal with it, we deal with it. my depression is about completely gone, my work at my job has improved, i can socialize with others now with no problem. life is looking better." | 3 |
weight loss | "i tried this medicine for 2 months, i lost 9 lbs. it was hard falling asleep at night, most nights i couldn't fall asleep until 4 or 5 am. it also made me feel depressed." | 6 |
birth control | "i have had implanon for two and a half years. the first three months were bliss: no period, no weight gain. around four months i started to get acne, something i never had in high school and my periods came randomly. some months i bled for 3 weeks on and off. other months i would have 2 four day periods about a week apart. i never knew when i would start or stop. at two years i decided the irregular periods were too much and went to my gynecologist. she prescribed me low doses of estrogen. since starting the estrogen my period have become more regular. all in all implanon has done it's job; i am not and have never been pregnant, and the side effects are worth being kid-free for three years." | 0 |