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birth control

"this was great birth control for the first 2 months. no mood swings, no weight gain, however my chest size did increase a little. my third month, unfortunately i started experiencing leg cramps which made me have to switch."

pain

"i have been on nucynta for about 3 months now taking 100 mg every 4-6 hours. it helps the pain but not enough but works better then hydro or percocet. now the doctor is putting me on the er100 mg 2x a day and the regular 100 mg ever 6 hours between until they can get me into surgery but at times through the day my pain is almost gone. "

insomnia

"ambien or 'zolped...' was terrible. i started hallucinating. now, i do drink caffeine in the morning but it should not have this koo koo effect. my ceiling turned into peaceful, lit-up jellyfish tentacles and my pillow turned into a moving/billowing cloud of a worm. pretty crazy but that is what i saw when i took this crap. i was dazed... it didn't initially help me fall asleep. perhaps i'm allergic to ambien, i have no idea. i believe i took it with 5 or 10mg of melatonin. whew... that was a cocktail to go nuts. stick with tamazepam (restoril)... way better"

pain

"i've been taking this medication 10mg 4 x a day and it has really helped. i was initially taking hydrocodone for about a year until having surgery (fusion and laminectomy - l5 s1) and i have to agree with some of you, when i first started taking it, it worked great and provided relief for about 5 to 6 hours. now after 6 months, it doesn't seem to be working as it used to but i will be talking with my doctor next month regarding this issue. it seems to only work 3 to 4 hours and does not provide relief like it used to when i first started taking it. i broke one tablet in half since they're scored and took 15mg and this worked but it tells me i'm becoming or am dependent on it. i tried to go without it for 3 days and i hurt worse and vomited."

obesity

"yes, definitely helps with weight loss. however, side effects worsened for me instead of improving. i lost 10 lbs before i even got to the last dosage (less than 4 weeks). when i increased to 2.4, my body went crazy. heart palpitations, trouble sleeping was horrible. the nausea in the first days was a piece of cake. had to quit coffee to avoid my heart going crazy. i tried reducing my dose, side effects continued to worsen. i say if you are lucky to have manageable side effects, go for it, but destroying my heart isn't worth it. i'm sitting here now, can't fall asleep and worried about having a heart attack. i have had chest pains all day. proceed with caution."

birth control

"23 y.o - gave me cystic acne down my spine (that i never had) that took 6-7 months to resolve, horrible cramps, a cyst on my right ovary, and made sex painful. the insertion felt horrible, and having to check my strings monthly, was pretty annoying. this is the most abnormal response to any birth control (pill or ring) i have personally experienced."

birth control

"i was on cyclafem for about three years and started having horrible cramps outside of the week of my period. it also made me extremely tired and gain weight. i just switched and i am feeling better so hopefully it stays like this."

birth control

"after i noticed my levora birth control was no longer helping my face stay clear of pms-related acne, among other symptoms, i asked my doctor to switch me to a new birth control. she gave me ortho tri-cyclen lo. i just started my second month on february 21st during the week of my period. my period came as a surprise because i had absolutely no pms symptoms. no breaking out, no migraines and no cramps. i have not experienced any side effects with this birth control, either. my doctor made an excellent choice for me. i hope my second month will be just as successful."

birth control

"i was on yaz for almost a year. i gained 25 pounds and am heavier than i've ever been in my life! i've never, ever had a problem with weight gain before. after being on it for a couple months, i started getting weekly headaches. really bad ones. i decided to go off of yaz to see if the headaches would go away and i'd stop gaining weight. sure enough, after about 2 weeks the headaches stopped completely. i haven't gained any more weight either, and i've been off of yaz for about a year now. unfortunately, i'm having problems losing all the weight i gained!"

acne

"my psychiatrist put me on this medication for treatment of acne. it worked for about 2 months after i was initially on it. now it doesn't work at all. i have just as much acne as i did before even though i take it twice a day. i've tried topical creams too, but nothing helps."

weight loss

"i have pcos and have struggled with weight loss my whole life. i've been on phentermine for about 3 and a half months now. i started at 265 and am now at 229. so i've lost 36 pounds. i diet with this medication because i won't let myself gain it back when my times up. i eat around 1600 calories a day and only drink water or teas with honey. this medication has changed my life and i love it. i do have dry mouth. and the energy messes with my sleep most nights. but it's great and i recommend it to people often"

birth control

"i've had my nexplanon for 18 months. it has prevented pregnancy..... so it gets a score of 10 for that. i have also been lucky because my periods have all but stopped! love that! however, i am trying to get an appointment as i speak to have it removed, for these reasons: weight gain.... about 20 pounds. tired, cranky, and depressed (just feel like crap every day). an increase in rls episodes..... by about 50%. it wasn't for me."

birth control

"i started taking this birth control 2 months ago and it has been the worst experience for me. the crazy mood swings that i developed while on this medication made a huge impact on the way i treated my boyfriend and my family. i broke up with my boyfriend twice over ridiculous reasons because my emotions were so crazy! also my acne on my face has never been worse. i never break out when not on birth control and all of the sudden while on this i have severe acne. i didn't even finish my last week of my 2nd month. i told my boyfriend i would rather use condoms and/or not have sex right now then feel like this. i haven't had a pill in 3 days, my face is already clear and my mood seems to be leveling out. i would not recommend."

emergency contraception

"was terrified after reading all the negative reviews. have had to take plan b twice in the last 4 months as was unsure if boyfriend pulled out in time. have not experienced any major side effect, only mild nausea for first 2 days of taking the pill and very slight bloating (which was more in psychological than real i think). both times i've had a normal period and within 2 days of the due date. getting onto birth control pills now to avoid such emergency pills in future. posting this only so that there is some positive assurance too. for people like me who were absolutely paranoid of all that i'd read earlier."

birth control

"this pill was prescribed to me because i get menstrual migraines. while it has worked for that & kept my skin clear from the cystic pimples i would occasionally get, it has raised my blood pressure & made me gain at least 15 pounds now over 3 years. & still gaining. when will it stop? obviously not until i stop taking it. i don't eat any more than i ever have, appetite feels the same yet this weight is somewhere on me. i am very unhappy with it. i feel bloated constantly & no matter how much i work out or how much water i drink i cannot lose any weight. seriously considering ditching this medication & just dealing with the migraines another way. if you have started this med & are gaining weight caution-if will not stop."

adhd

"i'm 36 yr old female who has been on strattera for 8 months. when i started back to college full-time my focus was a mess and it took me hours to write the simplest of papers. growing up i greatly struggled in school and clearly it was due to undiagnosed add. as an adult i was diagnosed w depression/gen anxiety but never found much relief from medications. once i began the 80mg dose of strattera, i was sleeping better, able to focus in class and at home while tackling work and much of my anxiety is gone. over the break my dr suggested some people take a med break , so i did -- now realizing what a huge difference it made for me. side effects in the beginning were heartburn, but i took a xanax w dose and it subsided in about a month."

bipolar disorde

"appreciated what this medicine has done for me. i'm on a pretty high dose and haven't experienced any of the symptoms of nausea or anything like that except right in the very beginning and that quickly wore off."

birth control

"i've actually had no health problems at all with the patch so far and i've been on it just over a month now. i read up on it beforehand and the reviews were playing on my mind but i've had no sickness, no headaches and no spotting which has been great! i've been wearing it on my bum (alternating sides each week) for a few weeks and this seems alright but i'm trying my inner arm now. the only downside of this i've had is the pain when taking it off - i thought it would be like taking a plaster off but it's much worse!! like getting an unwanted wax each time. granted this means that it stays on for a week! this is enough to put me off the patch and i'll be trying something different next time."

birth control

"started xulane a week ago. the day after i put the patch on i began having mood swings. i assumed it was because my period had just started. as the week went on i continued having crying spells and being snappy. by day 5 i noticed discomfort at the patch placement site. i also started feeling dizzy and was super irritable to the point it was affecting my job. thankfully i didn't have to work day 6. i felt hung over most of the day with a migraine head, dizziness at times, still very irritable and pain starting from the application site and spreading across my low abdomen. as the day went on all of the symptoms intensified. the abdomen pain became so bad i couldn't take it anymore i took the patch off. within hours i felt better."

birth control

"i had paragard for 8 years, i was loving it the fact there is no hormones. i did not have any side effects of weight gain, ache, or anything. however about 7th year my cramps on my left side lower body were getting bad week prior to the menstrual cycle, pain level an 8. but more recently my pain was so significant that i was taking 600mg at the bare min. twice a day. my muscles in my buttocks was knotted up down to my frontal thigh. extreme pain. missed days of work. i recently had it removed already i feel so much better. love&hate paragard."

birth control

"i used ocella years ago and it was great at first. my cramps weren't as painful or etc but then i started getting severe stomach pain and guess what? i found out i had gallstones due to ocella and had to have my gallbladder removed when i was 20 and i'm 25 now. so if any ladies experience stomach pain on the right side you might have gallstones due to this pill"

depression

"at the moment i am having an episode of severe depression and anxiety which has been extremly debilitating for the last 2 months. im unable to work, socialise or even speak to anyone at the moment. as this is the worst ive ever felt i decided i now need medication. i have been on 50mg setraline for almost 2 weeks. i take it in the morning. i have had trouble sleeping some nights as i just feel wide awake. it has stopped me sleeping through the day which i was doing a lot of. when i do eventually sleep it is a bit hard to get up in the morning but once up im fine. ive had a couple of good days and bad. i sometimes feel a little 'wired'. ive invested in a herbal tablet to help me sleep at night. im hoping i will feel "normal" again soon!"

adhd

"great medication. i was doing tasks again and talking to people again. the only down side is i want something more 24hrs. the instant release tabs had peaks and after the peaks i would have massive anxiety and the same was with the extended release. it's a great medicine but not for me."

anxiety

"started on 37.5mg for a month. first two days were only side effects - i was a little jumpy, couldn't keep legs still, and had insomnia. that went away in 48 hours. then it shifted to making me sleepy and fairly relaxed. however, i still had breakthrough anxiety crying and didn't feel much change in depression. decided to up the dose and have been at 75mg for a while now. no side effects. this dose has obliterated my anxiety and helped with depression. all i feel is calm and relaxed. i am more outgoing and happy. only thing i noticed, like so many others, is that it is tough to miss a dose. but, don't let that dissuade you from trying it. it really has been a miracle for me."

depression

"i have had anxiety since i was 18. paxil worked wonders for me until after i had kids. from then on no ssri's worked much any more. i found an amazing lady who helped me figure out what was going on. we agreed that i have mood disorder not otherwise specified. i don't fit the criteria for bipolar because i don't get manic and my depression showed up more as anxiety. any how, i started taxing lamotrigine xr and it has changed my life! i get nervous i am going to jinx it by admitting out loud how much it has helped me:) i used to read these posts and pray i had the same positive experiences. i am glad to say lamotrigine xr has given me that experience! the firing in my brain is finally calm!!!!"

birth control

"overall i would say it's had a positive impact on my life. depends on what's important to you. insertion was terrible, & i dread when i have to have it removed or insert a new device. i would not have sex for maybe 2 weeks. i've had skyla for almost 1 year now. my sex drive is back to normal which is great, & i never worry about taking my pill. my period is almost non-existent. occasional spotting, but never the menstrual cycle like i used to experience. when i was on the pill, i was always hungry, no energy, & insane mood swings. for the most part that has subsided. worst part of the device would be acne and cramping. at times i am in a constant state of cramps. also, never had issues with my skin and now i have regular break outs."

birth control

"i've had my implanon since june 2010, and i am getting my new one next week. i had it put in after my second daughter and she is 3 yrs old and it's been great. only thing i can say is the first couple of months your period may act a little crazy but after that once a month very light periods."

emergency contraception

"me and my boyfriends first time. we used the pullout method, not a smart idea. he was more than positive he didn't ejactulate but i was still very scared. we are only teenagers. i took plan b 16 hours after the "incident". i experienced tender breast and spotting about 3 days later. exactly a week later i got cramps the second day was much worse but the period came! very heavy, clots and cramps. a month later no period but two negative pregnancy tests. be aware it can make next period late but take a test to be sure. don't stress, the pill works. and use protection loves."

insomnia

"i've been using trazadone for about four years now. am taking 100mg. within an hour of taking it, i'm asleep. sometimes, not often, it's not effective and i have to double up on the dose."

acne

"i've been on epiduo for over a month and i am not impressed. i was afraid that i would experience red, dry skin when i first started using it, but was told that after the irritation i would begin to see results. i never experienced any irritation, drying, or burning, and i have seen no results as far as my acne goes. while i have not experienced any negative side effects, i am furious that my skin has not improved. i started taking antibiotics for my skin last week, but the derm told me to continue using epiduo as well. still no results!"

insomnia

"i love remeron so far. i have been on so many sleeping pills since i began to have terrible insomnia 3 years ago. i was taking seroquel at 50 mg but it took forever to put me to sleep and made me foggy during the day. i switched to remeron 15 mg two months ago, and it works a lot better. it will make you hungry after you take it and you will feel foggy the first couple weeks, so tell your doc to start you off slow, maybe 7.5 mg at first. i have had a few pounds put on me but i am eating more and i stopped exercising, so that might be it. on seroquel i tried to eat healthier and exercise and i gained 12 pounds on it anyways. remeron works way better and helps with depression and anxiety too, it also gives me very vivid dreams."

depression

"took 5 mg on a friday, it put me to sleep for 12 hours. took another 5 mg the next day and my chest seized up and my left arm lost sensation. i then started having heart arrhythmia every minute to the point where my entire left side of my chest hurt. i had no energy for the entire weekend. i felt depressed and miserable and in pain. i tried one more time sunday night before bed and it woke me up from a dead sleep with chest pain and arrhythmia. i still have chest pain and arrhythmia and i've been off of it for 1 week. my energy levels are still low and i get out of breath easily. i have never had any problems cardio wise in the past."

birth control

"i was "forced" (given no other choice) to get this implant in my arm. i was very scared as i have never been on birth control. i got it in july 2014. my bleeding was basically spotting for 2 months but i got used to it and dealt with it. now i haven't had a period since. i'm a little moody and gained 15 pounds, but i also don't exercise a lot. i'm sure there are other side effects but i can't think of any others. i'm pretty skinny as is. i recommend it but it is not for some people!"

bipolar disorde

"after 15 years of trying different meds, this is the first one to give me a positive change. i used to be suicidal everyday & had a hard time leaving the house. everything was overwhelming. since starting saphris my mind finally feels like it has "brakes" and my thoughts feel lighter. i'm feeling true happiness, even happy to wake up. little to no side effects 3 months in. i take it at night because it does make me sleepy. sugar cravings i've noticed but an trying to control that because honestly this med is giving me my life back. cons: 20 minutes of a nasty taste in your mouth because you dissolve it under your tongue. sugar/carb cravings but no excess weight gain yet."

anxiety

"i started lexapro for major anxiety and moderate depression. i'm on 6 weeks and finally feeling better. i am more energized and motivated than ever. because of my bad anxiety, i went from 5mg, to 10mg, and then to 20mg. it's been a long battle but i am feeling hopeful again and want to do things! the anxiety is still barely there. the depression is gone! i can't wait until i see the full effects at around 2 months."

weight loss

"contrave isn't magic. for me it just made sticking to a plan way easier. if i wanted to eat all the cake, i could, i wouldn't get sick or anything. what this did though, was make it easier to stick to the 'i'll have a small piece of cake' plan. i haven't cut anything out of my diet, i just have way less of it. that is because my issue was not stopping when i was satisfied. now, i just say, "i'll have a piece of pizza, wait a couple minutes and if i want another i will. if i am satisfied, i won't" it is basically chemically induced common sense. i'm cycling off now and making sure i keep the same decision making process and thought processes. i forgot how it felt to move and feel like this. started in mid-april. male 43. sw:272lb cw:233lb h:6'4"

birth control

"i got the skyla iud in about 2 hours ago. some background on me: i'm 21, 5'4, 125 lbs, and childless! i've never been on any long term medications, only antibiotics when i've gotten sick. never been on birth control. i have taken plan b three times in the past 5 years and i have no adverse side effects from that. i was extremely nervous getting this because of the horror stories. insertion was fine. the pinch on your cervix gets your attention, and then it feels like one or two big cramps when they measure the uterus and then insert the iud. and then light cramping after. i felt a little hot and a little light headed afterwards and just lay there for about 5 minutes. slight cramping now but it's barely noticeable! i'm so calm and relieved!"

depression

"i've been on 6 different meds now for depression. truthfully, night before last, i almost voluntarily committed myself to psych. i couldn't take it anymore. after talking to my husband and my best friend, i decided not to go to the er, but instead make an urgent next day appointment. i am i glad i did!!! i took dose #1(30 mg) at 3 pm. no zombie feeling. no brain fog. i mean, i could definitely feel i took something, but completely unlike any other med. side effects, extremely nauseous, a little sweaty, giggly. along with my severe depression, i have multiple autoimmune diseases, ptsd, crippling anxiety, and chronic nerve/joint pain. i have not noticed decrease in pain yet, but wasn't expecting to after a single dose."

anxiety

"this pill works miracles for me. it is completely effective against all of my anxiety. it also makes me feel less ocd. i no longer obsess over thoughts or worry while i am on this. xanax unleashes my creativity. i play guitar, write music and draw a lot. i used to do all these things but have thought i lost interest because i had no inspiration. i have no side effects except some memory loss and tiredness. i wish my doctor would up my prescription, i am on 2 mg a day and for the past nine months i have always finished my prescription in 1 - 2 weeks. but this does well for keeping tolerance low and avoiding addiction and dependence. i am on it for 2 weeks and then off until my refill."

birth control

"i have been on this pill for a month now. before going on birth control i never experienced spotting. now i have been experiencing it often. i haven't gained any weight. in fact since being on the pill i've lost weight. i do sometimes feel nauseous but it has never been anything too severe. my doctor said these side effects usually go away after i've been on it longer, so hopefully she is right!"

birth control

"it caused severe bleeding and blood clots. i did not have any side effects of blood clots before i took this birth control. i missed so much work due to this pill, i went off cold turkey."

weight loss

"this is my second time on phentermine. the first time i changed nothing and lost 20 lbs. that was in 2012. i kept the weight off after i stopped the meds, too. but i had a baby via c - section in november and i'm only down 2 lbs after gaining almost 30. diet and exercise didn't cut it. i tried other things first but finally got back on phentermine thursday (may 7) after realizing i just kept gaining and that i've crossed the line of overweight and am teetering on obesity. i weighed 171 on thursday and i weigh 167 today (may 9). i'm on a high protein diet but few changes otherwise (so far). the doctor has my goal weight at 148. last time my regular doctor prescribed it, but this time it's a dietician and i love all the additional info."

birth control

"awful. i know it's different for everyone but this has been awful. i've tried 4 different birth controls and now i'm on this one. i have terrible cystic acne because of it, even have acne on my legs!!!! none of this has ever happened since before i started this. if i could post pictures i would. also, i do not have a period. i mean that's kinda nice but i always take at least two pregnancy tests a month to make sure, even though i'm being safe. i'm not saying i wouldn't recommend it, because you should at least try it to see if it works for you. good luck!"

pain

"i've been taking this medicine for over three years. started off at 30mg three times a day and initially it worked great. now, a few years later i'm taking 60mg three times a day and it is only about 50% as effective. i recently added 30mg of cymbalta and within three days, i was feeling great! better than i had felt in years! i even cleaned the grout in my bathroom! unfortunately, my insurance company won't pay for cymbalta. so now i'm trying everything else. unfortunately, nothing has even come close to working. now i can't even kneel down to even look at the grout i vigorously scrubbed three weeks ago. it was like having my life back and then having it yanked away from me again!"

pain

"post surgery: i am sensitive to medicine and this one is not too hard on my stomach. it helps me get comfortable enough to get a good nights sleep. it will cause hard stool or constipation. i have been taking one every night at dinner and 2 stool softeners in the morning with breakfast. cannot take and work or drive so only useful for nights. overall very happy with this."

birth control

"i have had my paraguard for almost 7 months. i am 20 years old, no kids. before the paraguard i was on a low dosage birth control and it was horrible for my body. the pill made me gain an incredible amount of weight, i had terrible mood swings and lost hair. my gyno suggested the paraguard because it was hormone free and lasted 10 years. getting it inserted was one of the most excruciating experiences of my life. i threw up immediately after and almost passed out. the next two days i couldnt get out of bed due to the horrible cramps. besides the first few days i absolutely love the paraguard. my periods are normal and i'm back to my old self. i suggest it for anyone whose thinking about it but just be ready for a few days of pain"

adhd

"this medication is to my brain like glasses are to a pair of eyes with poor, blurry vision. personally, this medication is what works best for me. it isn't perfect, but it is better than nothing. i have adhd inattentive type, and i also have social anxiety. i understand, this is a stimulant so of course it will make my anxiety worse. but i feel more motivated and more confident in myself and my abilities. i resent taking this everyday, but i make sure to take this prior to school or work or any day i need to deal with responsibilities. also, take it after you eat breakfast if you can. for me, the benefits outshine the negatives."

bipolar disorde

"i have bipolar disorder. this is the only drug that's worked with out breaking me out in rashes, or making me feel so drugged i couldn't work or function. the only problem i have with it is it makes me a little hyper. i controls my temper well, without making me sleepy."

acne

"i had acne on my forehead only. it was like small bumps all over. when i first used epiduo i initially experience the acne looking a lot worse and feeling really horrible. it was itchy and dry and red, almost inflamed. at the time i was away on vacation so i decided to stopp using it for the time being. when i came home (4 weeks later) i decided to give it another try. this time around it worked amazing. after two days of using it all of the acne on my forehead has gone away. my forehead has never been so clear before. i am also using aczone 7.5% in the morning. it seems like everyone has different experiences with this product but it really worked for me!!"

obesity

"do not take!!!!! horrible medicine. the first day on contrave i had uncontrollable vomitting and the second i had severe anxiety attacks. i ended up being prescribed xanax just to keep me calm until the contrave was out of my system."

depression

"i have been on several different ssris before and haven't seen much improvement. so far, this seems to be the only antidepressant that's worked for me and hasn't given me too many side effects. i was on luvox, which wasn't helping at all for any of the multiple conditions it was prescribed to treat, and was switched to an equivalent dose of prozac. ever since starting it, i've had more energy and have been able to smile, laugh, and overall just feel like a normal person. for me, in combination with seroquel, adderall (for adhd, but also gives what i take for depression a little boost), and wellbutrin, this is a wonder drug. it still helps me get through every day after quite a few months on it. couldn't say the same about other ssris."

depression

"been taking for 27 years. only drug that had any effect on my profound clinical depression of 15 years duration. gave me my life back. some side effects initially but minor compared to the relief of depression. wish it were more available to more people who are not helped by the more frequently used antidepressants."

depression

"i was diagnosed with major depression at 42. i also suffered from crippling anxiety and chronic insomnia. i was prescribed doxepin after trying other antidepressants which had shocking side effects and made my symptoms worse. doxepin pulled me out of the abyss and gave me my life back. it literally saved my life and i thank god every day for this amazing drug. i have been taking it for 23 years and it have had no side effects from prolonged use of this medication."

anxiety

"i'm speaking from nearly 10 years suffering from severe generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. on a 1-10 scale, i'd say my anxiety is at a 12 on most days. my first panic attack brought me to the er where i was introduced to the world of psychiatric meds, specifically, ativan. what i will say to all of those who consider taking any benzodiazepines for their anxiety or panic attacks is that there is no benzo i would rather choose than ativan. it provides not only relief from anxiety and panic attacks, but generally quells anxiety prone symptoms such as nausea, irritability etc., most effectively. i have never experienced much of a withdrawal effect, if at all, and the smaller half-life means less accumulation in your system."

anxiety

"this medicine has given me my life back. i went to the er three times last week alone, and was finding myself in the er twice a week on a regular basis. finally the doctor there prescribed me this medicine. it works wonders, and puts my anxiety to a minimum. it helps with the chest and throat tightness. i feel great. the only downside is after about 4 hours my symptoms come back. so i take another and am once again feeling better! i'd recommend it to anyone suffering severe anxiety."

depression

"most antdepressant(ad) medications have been ineffective for me. my primary concern is anxiety with depression being also a concern. wellbutrin in my experience has been one of the few which isn't aweful. it's honestly no miracle worker and i'm not sure ad's are the way to go. that said if your going to take an ad wellbutrin is well worth trying. i presently take 150mg but 300mg was most effective. pros: helpful on sexual side of things, weight-loss, helps a lot with feeling happier. cons: little or no effect on anxiety, slight weird feeling (i noted i should be sad yet i'm not. i guess that's it doing it's job.), can cause insomnia (be careful what time you take), not available on pbs (in aus)."

insomnia

"i have suffered from lack of sleep for many years and have tried most things on the market and even herbal infusions. silenor gave me solid sleep with no side effects or that heavy awful feeling of being drugged. i hope other sufferers will have the chance of restful sleep."

birth control

"i have been on tri sprintec for nearly 5 years. as far as preventing pregnancy it's worked great. it also made my periods lighter. the last week before my placebo week has always kind of made me have mood swings. however for about the past year, it's unbearable. every third week of the month i get severe depression, anxiety is through the roof which then leads to insomnia and a constant feeling of dread. nothing has changed in my life that would lead to any of this. i have narrowed it down to the birth control. i'll be switching asap."

obesity

"unfortunately for me, this medication has not helped me lose weight. i have also had a lot of side effects such as nausea and fatigue. however, i have read a lot of great weight loss stories. i did however get a surprise pregnancy. i have never gotten pregnant on my own so i am contributing it to this med."

depression

"i was extremely hopeful upon reading the raving reviews about modafinil for depression , especially for initiative and motivation. i was practically expecting it would work so if anything, i was the perfect candidate for the placebo effect. but it was not to be. i took up to 200mg but found it to have no effects at all on my depression. it actually made me slightly anxious and agitated. though, it does work very well with making you stay awake and alert. "

pain

"i have been taking tramadol (200mg every 12 hours) for several years now for chronic back pain (the side effects of polio). it only dulls the pain, but this helps me to get around from day to day. however, there have been a few side effects, such has headache, disturbed sleep pattern, excessive sweating. i have been on various types of pain killers but this one seems to work the best for me. one warning, don't just stop taking this medication, the withdrawal effects are quite unpleasant."

depression

"i suffered from depression and extreme mood swings since i was 13. after 6 years, i could not take it anymore. i went to a doctor and he prescribed me cipralex 10mg. nothing changed for 3 weeks... i was impatient, so i upped my dose to 20mg. and it worked, completely eliminating all my mood swings and depression. i reduced my dose to 10 mg, the medication still worked. i then tapered to 0.5mg and after 18 months, stopped. it's 8 months later and overall, my mood swings and depression are still at bay. it's great medication and personally experienced no side effects, although it was slightly rougher when i tapered off completely. just stick through it, and it will pass. my recommendation is to be patient for the medication to start working."

acne

"accutane for me started very badly. my skin would constantly itch to the point where i could not sleep and it became unbearable. however this only lasted for the first month then after that my skin starter get getting clearer. 4 months into the treatment my skin was flawless, not one spot or even bump was to be seen and my skin was very dry. also i did not experience dry lips."

birth control

"i've been diagnosed with pcos amd currently proud mamma of a 18 month old son but not because of bc. before i had my son i used a few methods and the pill was the worse but only because i'd forget to take it. now after having him all bc has made me sick. except nexplanon. it's been 6 months now, and i'm happy. everything is the same. sex drive and all. however, i'm noticing mood swings. more frequent and a little more hostile but i snap out of it quick. also, im starting to mildly break out and my skin has been dryer but the drynrss could be weather change. no weight gain. weight loss at first but 15 pounds was all but after beginning my new serious relationship we kinda junk (food) out and do the wine and dine. 2 thumbs way up."

anxiety

"effexor xr did it's job in balancing me out. i had a significant anxiety and depression problem. i started out with 75mgs, moved up to 150mgs and tried 300mgs. in the end, i settled with 150mgs. at 300mgs, my dreams at night were very, very vivid and real like. they were too much to deal with. and mentally i felt bogged down. i did too with 150mgs but not as much. i didn't notice much in side effects when i started taking it. however, it is true it does affect your sexual drive and experience. the prescription is fine if you have health and prescription insurance. the drug itself for a 30 day supply is about $180. the company does not offer you any helpful programs to try to reduce the cost. the company no longer offers free samples to my doctor so if and when i might need it due to a lack of funds, i can't get it from them. i'm trying to come off it and have buzzing zaps dominating my head. as time goes on without the medicine the body feels like it's shriveling up and deals with other irritable side effects. during the time of coming off it, you are very irritable. i have followed my doctors orders of dropping the mgs down to 75 for two weeks. and then taking one capsule every other day after that for two weeks. it's the day in between that is awful, if i don't have one a day. "

obesity

"i've been on it for almost a month and also am using the scale down program along with my fitness pal, i started out at 5'11 and 232 lbs i am now down to 215 lbs. if you change your diet, stick to your calories ( i started out 1500 calories a day and stopped all soda) i am not consuming no more than 1430 calories a day and as i lose it changes my calories to less and less, i recommend this for anyone that has willpower and the desire to have a healthier lifestyle. i'm fixing to be getting my second bottle filled. i'm so excited."

emergency contraception

"so i took ellaone when i wasn’t quite sure if i was done ovulating or not just to be cautious as i wasnt on the pill this month trying to get my hormones straight. only reason i chose this over plan b was because it’s what planned parenthood was giving out and i was a bit tight on money. i’ve taken plan b which essentially makes your uterus inhospitable. ella however is made to delay your ovulation 5 days. but then remember the ovulation is delayed...therefore your period may be too. not to mention you will become super fertile after - anyway that is what i was i told. my period was 2-3 days late. however my symptoms which i never have were horrible and i can only assume it’s because of ella."

anxiety

"i was very sceptical when my doctor recommended pristiq, mainly because i read many very negative reviews on a lot of sites. as a result my prescription sat in my draw for 2 months. then one particularly bad day i decided to try it, best thing i ever did! i felt better after 3 days, after taking it now for 5 months, i feel like my old self again. no panic attacks, no molehills feeling like mountains. just calm & at long last peace. but the best thing is i lost 10 kilo's, i can only put it down to pristiq, because i'm certainly not on a diet. i just feel as hungry as i used to when i was depressed, then i just ate to feel better, not that it worked. but for now i am feeling very happy & blessed."

birth control

"i'm taking these pills for almost 2 months and i have spotting almost non-stop. other than that no side effects. i will stop taking lolo if my spotting will not stop by the end of second pack"

anxiety

"gabapentin has relatively few side effects - i can be a little dizzy - not much, plus it makes my eyes a little puffy. but it does take the edge off anxiety and can be taken as need, unlike so many other medicines. i take 600mg twice a day."

birth control

"hate it! i've been in this medicine for 3 months now and i've balled like a baby everyday. i feel like i have no control over my emotions. i do not recommend to any female!"

birth control

"been on this pill for about 6 months. went on it for two reasons: 1) irregular/missed periods 2) contraception purposes it has been very effective in regulating my periods. i get them on the third placebo pill, every month, like clockwork. they use to be horribly painful, and i now only get occasional moderate or light cramping, with much lighter and shorter periods (3-4 days). so far so good as a contraceptive. i am in a monogamous relationship, and therefore this is my only means of protection. the only issue i've had is that it caused some nausea, particularly when i haven't been right on time with it (few hours late or something). overall, a very good pill."

depression

"it works really good. i also have anxiety and for the most part it helps. i still get anxious but that's just a part of life. only thing about this medication i don't like is that it's very addictive. not in the way you need to take it and take more of it like pain pills but rather, if you miss a doss or run out and are unable to fill it you will go through withdrawals. neurological withdrawals, which are awful. so always make sure you get your refills on time!"

anxiety

"i have been on pristiq for five weeks and all i can say is - yes you need to give it time. the first few days i felt worse than ever but in time it gets better. as far as withdrawing from the medication, i think increasing the dosage is best....that's what i hear anyway."

depression

"i've suffered from severe major depression for over a decade with little to no relief from countless medications at a variety of doses. i've been using niacin for two months now and i feel fantastic, it has been a trial and error kind of deal but so worth the effort in finding the balance. i recommend this to everyone suffering it does take research and some effort to find what dose will work no two of us are alike so i don't see how what works for someone will work the same for another but it is in my option a cure for depression. i believe our creator created our earth with all the ingredients we'd need to take care of ourselves and niacin is just more proof of that for me!"

pain

"i had a cervical (neck) fusion about 20 years ago then in 2004 had a road traffic accident fracturing 3 of my lower spine traverse processes. the accident exacerbated the old neck problems. could get through the day, but began to dread bedtime because i knew i would be sleepless and in pain. i tried everything. ibuprofen, diclofenic, cocktails of paracetamol/co-codomol. even getting up at 3am for another dose. i now take a 100mg tramadol each night, and it seems to be working. i get a decent nights sleep, but am worried about getting hooked on it."

birth control

"well i got mines on august 11th and well it was great at first until that second month then i bled for 3 and a half weeks then it stopped for a few weeks then came another period lasted for 3 weeks as well. i have been moody and sad not feeling like myself. i don't like it that much but this period is very annoying because i can't be on my period for months ugh never"

adhd

"my current dosage to treat adhd and depression is 37 mg slow release twice daily, morning and noon. although the medicine does not completely relieve my add behavior (distraction, sillyness, loud speaking, impulsive acts, lack of sustained focus, poor listening skills) it does permit my mind to focus better and to self regulate my actions. i am also doing therapy and my wife spends a great deal of her considerable intelligence and thoughtfulness to improving my mental health and in consequence, our married life. the medication certainly helps to motivate for work, meeting and talking with people, and generally feeling a sense of my ability to function."

birth control

"i am 20 and started taking trinessa about a month ago. it's my first time using birth control and i wanted to get on it to help regulate my periods and to help with cramps. i'll admit after hearing about some awful reviews about this specific birth control, i was a little worried. especially about the mood swings and what not because my boyfriend and i were already having problems with me freaking out about the tiniest things. after about a week of being on it my mood swings got a little bit worse and i would cry about anything, but it went away quickly and i mean they went away. i am completely chill now. i haven't had weight gain or any other side effect. i love it."

birth control

"i started taking this medicine in september or 2010 and am stopping may of 2011. i had no problems with it until the last few months i have had four periods in two months. i have also gained weight since on this birth control with no changes to diet or exercise. i would recommend this if only concerned about birth control. i had very bad, heavy periods but only lasted 4 days and cramped constantly."

depression

"deplin has saved my life. for two years i have struggled with debilitating depression and anxiety. i have been on every anti-depressant and anti-psychotic, and went through sixteen sessions of ect. a fourth visit in the hospital landed me under the care of a psychiatrist who finally ordered genetic testing for me, and we learned i have the gene-mutation that impairs folate production. started deplin 15 mg eight days ago and i feel absolutely wonderful. mood is great, anxiety has improved significantly, and i feel so peaceful. my energy level is up, and i feel hopeful and full of life again. i am so relieved and happy i could cry."

acne

"i'm a 20 year old with severe acne on my face. i took 40 mg for the first two months and am currently on 60 mg. i am on my third month and am starting to see great results. some of the side effects that i've had are very dry skin near my mouth and nose, chapped lips (especially on the corners), and sore shoulders. (all of which i've found relief for, thankfully. clinique dramatically different lotion for my skin, vaseline for my lips, and the occasional advil for when i am sore). i still have a few cysts on my jaw and lower cheek but they are slowly disappearing. i have a lot of hyperpigmentation and scarring from years of severe acne but i am hopeful. this medication is very expensive but i really feel like it has been worth it."

birth control

"i've been on a couple of birth control pills since i was 17. i'm 24 now and i just started portia. i've noticed bad bloating and weight gain. i workout a lot and i've felt huge over a week now. i've also had mood swings and bad acne."

pain

"have leg pain from a pinched nerve and it's not helping much. i also have nausea, headaches and dry mouth from it. one benadryl usually knocks me out so i would think this would work better but it doesn't."

anxiety

"i feel compelled to share my experience because i know there are others out there like me. i have suffered with panic disorder with agoraphobia for the past 10 years. it has slowly taken my life from me. on top of it all i have a huge pill phobia. i tried prozac, made it 2 days and tried zoloft, made it one day. therapy alone didn't help. i decided i had to do something. i tried lexapro. yes, there are side effects in the beginning. yes, the anxiety gets worse (take xanax). yes you feel nauseous (try cola and crackers). yes there's trouble sleeping (watched movies). yes, theres a headache (took tylenol). after six days the side effects began to lift. i know its a long road to go but i'm feeling better. if i can do it anyone can."

birth control

"my experience with nexplanon hasn't been the greatest. i got it inserted in august 2014 and had my normal period at the end of that month. it lasted about 10 days and then stopped. i then started back again 3 days later and it lasted a further 3 days. i then didn't start back until the 27th of september 2014 and have had constant bleeding since. i decided to go to the doctors on jan 6th 2015 because the bleeding was becoming a hassle. she prescribed me loestrin 20 pills to take to stop the bleeding. i started taking them that day and my period stopped within a week...for one day! my period started back the very next day(15th jan) and is getting heavier rather than lighter 2 days in (17th jan). prolonged bleeding is the only side effect i had."

insomnia

"i have been taking trazodone since 1999, to sleep. due to my panic disorder and depression that is caused by my panic attack i could not sleep. went to hospital in 1999, was admitted and my life changed. i was put on paxil 30mg, xanax 0.5mg 3 times a day and trazodone 100mg at night. i have had no problem with this drug at all, no side effects. tried to sleep without it a few times and i could not. it works great for me and always has. at night before i started trazodone i could not breath cause of my panic i would lay my head off the bed just to breath now i take one at night and i am asleep within a half an hour and i sleep for 8 hrs."

birth control

"everyone has different reactions to all different birth controls. i have been on the pill and i gained weight and got depressed. since being on nexplanon i have lost weight, have had no periods, and have been pregnant free. instead of reading reviews people should try things for themselves. nexplanon has let me live the life i have wanted too. i never have to worry about taking a pill everyday and i don't have to worry about my period. this has been perfect for me"

depression

"i've been taking citalopram for over ten years now. i still have very low periods that can last for a couple of weeks. i rely heavily on my family telling me if i have been a pain in the ass to live with because i'm not always aware how low i get. i have been told that i will probably be on it for the rest of my life. i was 30 when i started and i'm now 42. i have only attempted suicide once and that was at the beginning. it's not something i can talk about to work mates and i don't go to a shrink anymore ( hate that word but can't spell psychiatrist) anyway the citalopram has certainly helped me."

pain

"i have a failed fusion the hard ware broke in my back a couple yrs ago but i injured my self in 2008 dead lifting. ive been on every pain pill known to man. here the facts takes 35 min to kick in will give 4hrs of good relief after that its down hill. 8/10"

birth control

"i've had mine in for 2 years now and i have had no issues, besides the period pop ups, but thats maybe every 3 months and its last between 1 to 2 weeks. other than that i love it, nothing else has worked for me. i have read horrible reviews about it but its not for everybody. i would suggest this over any iud, shot, or pill."

emergency contraception

"so, like many here, i decided if plan b worked for me, i would share my experience to ease any worried minds. had a bit of a slip up and had unprotected sex the day after my period finished. the sex occurred on a friday and i took plan b two days after (sunday). i didn't feel any symptoms until a few days after taking the pill. honestly, i think the anxiety of potentially being pregnant really made any of my symptoms feel about 100 times worse. i felt nauseous and had sore breasts for a few days after the pill. i got my period two days later than expected. just try and stay calm and let the pill do its work!"

bipolar disorde

"i am very pleased with the results of taking lamictal for my bp2. it definitely stabilized my moods. i felt better within weeks of starting this drug. i take a high dose (400 mg) without side effects. my irritability has been reduced and i no longer have to hide myself, as my depression has been lifted. i take paxil for my anxiety issues. i recommend therapy to go along with the medication, as awareness can be an important part of treatment."

birth control

"i just got mine today about 2 hours ago and i felt no pain what-so-ever. i had read all of these reviews a few days ago and wasn't to worried but was expecting to feel some pain. apparently the doctor expected me to be a little uncomfortable as well because he kept asking if i was doing okay, and when it was done he said i did wonderful. of the whole process the only complication was that the doctor dropped the betadine and spilled it all over himself..lol. i actually laughed most of the way through the procedure while discussing the bad case of the "dropsies" he was experiencing that day. still at this point i am not having any problems or cramps that would make me uncomfortable. hopefully it will be this uneventful for the duration."

birth control

"i've been on the patch two weeks now. the thing that's changed is i had spotting instead of a full period. i so recommend this. i tried mononessa the side effects were instant and horrific. i'm falling in love with the patch"

birth control

"i hated this more than anything. old style daily pill birth control made me throw up constantly, but at least i didn't gain weight or bleed constantly. this has made my life inexorably worse. 1) your hormones will continue to cycle, including constantly being in pms while you bleed every other week at some points. 2) you may gain weight. i work out and still gained 10 pounds. 3) while gaining weight, i feel almost constantly nauseous. if my doctor doesn't take this out on my next visit, i will cut it out in my own kitchen. i have never been so miserable on a medication and it is absolutely not worth the gamble unless you always respond beautifully to medication. if you've had side effects from other birth control in the past, don't do it"

pain

"if you have mild back pain then this drug works well. i am 16 and after 8 months on norco 10/325 i am now moving to schedule 2 drugs which are oxycodone but for the 8 months this drug worked very well."

bipolar disorde

"i have been on this medication for about a month now, tried pretty much all ssris for depression and over time found out i had bipolar 2. this medicine work fairly well, helps your memory, and keeps your moods at a fairly stable place. i'm on 300 mgs now and i was on 150mg, all in all pretty good medication."

depression

"i have been on and off zoloft (lustral) for about 8 years. my usual dose is 200mg but every time i try to come off them depression comes back with a vengeance. i have severe treatment resistant depression and have had over 60 ect treatments. zoloft has been the only antidepressant which has helped me in any way and believe me i have been on them all. but as everyone is different i can't say it will necessarily be the one for you but in my experience of all the tricyclic antidepressants, ssris and maoi's, zoloft has far outweighed the others. as i'm here just thought i'd mention that i am also on a new antidepressant called valdoxan which is very new and also very good. it is available in europe but i'm not sure if its available in the united states yet. good luck. "

anxiety

"i am on day 10 of pristiq for severe anxiety from ptsd. i have been on lexapro off and on for 10 years which works wonderful for anxiety but caused me to gain 30 pounds and made me feel so tired. after adding wellbutrin to the lexapro with no success we tried effexor xr. it made my heart race. after 3 days on pristiq i felt wonderful but by day 9 was experiencing severe panic again which could be due to the switch from lexapro to pristiq without weaning off the lexapro. my doctor wants me to stick with it for a month so i'm taking 1 mg of klonipin 2x a day to try and keep from having panic. my appetite has decreased but i love it. lexapro made me want to eat everything in sight. i just hope this works."