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"I'm not having any luck with this medication. I'm glad it's working for others, though."
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"I'm one of the 5%, that experience all the VERY bad side effects that no one mentioned when I got the implant. I used it for 8 months after the birth of my son. It was removed 6 months ago and now I'm having to see a Endocrinologist, due to the continuing hormone imbalance Implanon caused. I lost hair, gai...
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"I was a hardcore smoker. Marlboro Reds for over 20 yrs almost 3 packs a day and I quit smoking with no problem thanks to this medicine. I can even be in a room full of smokers and I have no urge at all to smoke."
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"Completed two weeks on Saxenda today and experienced an 18 pound weight loss. Began at 284lbs, now 266lbs. I'm a 55yo male and 6' tall. About to commence the 1.8 dose, experienced fatigue and nausea most days, hoping the side effects settle down over the next few weeks. Haven't felt hungry since taking ...
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"I've been taking it for four years now and it has been helping a lot with stopping the heartburn and acid reflux. However, I now have to stop taking it since it is causing osteoporosis."
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"I took Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for 10+ years (age 20-31) and it worked wonderfully for me. Light periods, helped with acne and no weight gain. My insurance recently forced me to switch to the new generic. The pharmacist assured me it was the same thing, but I've had a terrible experience. During the two months that I...
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"I only take Darvocet as needed for the pain of Vasculitis on my feet. I have found that it works really well, with less side effects for me."
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"This is the first Inhaler I have used that seems to actually help me. I can walk further and do more activities longer before feeling out of breath. I have only been using it one week, but so far I've had no side effects and all good results."
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"This pill saved my life. My boyfriend and I had protected sex one night and the condom broke. We were absoletley mortified due to the fact we are really young and still in high school. He went out and got the pill and I took it 9 hours after sex. I experienced mild symptoms and felt a little nauseous for 3 days. I was...
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"I started using Lutera a month ago, and haven't had any adverse side effects. The only thing that has happened is that my breasts have gone up an entire cup size, and they are often very tender. Other than that though, this medication has not caused any weight gain(as I feared), moodiness, or any other unpleasant...
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"Fiddled around on 25th april but was still concerned about pregnancy through pre-ejaculatory fluid although the bleeding through period just finished that day. Had morning after pill on the 27th april and had period-like bleeding, again, from 3rd to 6th May. Expected date was 3rd June but was late. REALLY REALLY Late....
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"I had the Mirena put in about a year ago and have recently had it removed! It almost caused a divorce. I had mood swings, depression, acne, tired but couldn't sleep. I also had ovarian cysts that had me in the emergency room. I felt like I was pregnant. I kept feeling flutters like a baby. I have now seen other w...
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"I have rheumatoid arthritis for last 7 years and was against any form of medication but living with pain day in day out and caring for new born was very hard. Before Humira I was taking 6 different tablets daily and end up putting on lots of weight. Just started Humira 6 weeks ago apart from not being able to sit on t...
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"I am a 62 yr old male who has played soccer up to the age of 44 when my knees stopped me. I have endured the pain from bone to bone osteoarthritis for over 16 yrs. The pain would be moderate sometimes and debilitating at other times. After my first shot of Euflexxa in both knees, 4 weeks ago I was amazed at how pain f...
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"I am 25yrs and I have been taking Yasmin for about 5yrs now. I found it very good no menstrual pain, 5 days period, it also helped in some what way with my acne. I gained a few pounds as some people say in the right places, but lately I find its making me cranky and nauseous, because of that I am thinking of trying a ...
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"I am mad , sad and aggressive... I got Skyla! I got it inserted about a week ago. The pain was unbearable. It was so bad I came to the decision if I have kids I am having c section because I could not survive another pain like this. I am hormonal and I am a women... maybe I'm being dramatic but my gals, DO NOT GE...
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"I have been on Loestrin 24 for about 6 months now and I am going crazy. I have been a huge activist for the Nuvaring and was on in for about 28 years but had to switch because my insurance wouldn't cover non-oral contraceptives. Annoying already! During my first three months I missed all periods and stared to ...
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"Started working right away on the numerous colonies of pustules. Food was the cause then spices then alcohol. No. Lack of azelic acid. Obvious. Getting better and I am hopeful. I never had acne as a teen. Getting this rosacea in my early 50'S was frustrating and some of my skin got badly damaged by the pu...
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"I have been using Finacea gel for over a year, with very noticeable results. I apply in the morning and evening, after washing my face, and before applying moisturizer. I occasionally have some stinging and itching after application, and I have noticed this happens when my skin is starting to heal. It isn't bothe...
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"I got Nexplanon implanted a little over a month and a half ago and I am loving it. After inserted it bruised and hurt like anything but that was over in about 3 days. Then 2 weeks after I got it inserted I got my first period (I was supposed to have my regular period 2 days after insertion) and it was okay. It went j...
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"My eye doctor tried me on Restasis for dry eyes the first time being about a year ago. I didn't experience stinging as some have and thought it was going to do the job. However, about a week into the treatment my eyes felt swollen. I lifted my upper lids to see if anything looked wrong and my eyeball looked li...
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"Got my first shot Sept 3 2015 and it hasn't done anything for me yet. I'm still in a lot of pain. Can anyone tell me how many shots I need before I can feel the relief I have been going through this almost 1 year. Will be a year Oct 19,2015 it's been this way since I had the scope surgery I have prayed ...
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"I've been on this medicine for about 2 years now. I started out on it for anxiety/depression at 15mg. It worked great for a while. My depression is gone but my anxiety still has its times where it is bad and uncontrollable. After about a year my dose was increased to 30mg for anxiety. It worked great again this t...
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"Compazine works wonders to control my nausea. "
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"Seems to help back pain. Good for headaches."
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"I was excited to try this pill because it would cut down my period to only 4 times a year. However, the spotting became a huge issue. I began spotting during the first pack, around the time I would typically get my period. I knew this was a side effect, but it lasted 2 weeks and became a nuisance. I soldiered through ...
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"Have been on parnate for over 20 years, use with Trazadone, and I take 40 mg parnate, divided does and 250mg trazadone at HS. I had ect treatments 20 years ago, but had battled major depression since high school. I do believe the parnat has kept me on even keel for many years. I have found with the list of everything ...
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"I've been taking Desogen since I was 14 and I'm almost 20. I have never had any side effects. I'm very pleased with it. As long as I stay baby free, I'm happy!"
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"Have been on anti-depressants for 20 years, trying more than I can remember. Was on Cymbalta for 8 years, but it quit working for me. Depression was my biggest problem when I was younger, but now anxiety seems to be the bigger problem. Been on Trintellix for 2 weeks now (first week 5mg; second week 10mg). The side eff...
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"I have chronic bronchitis and the beginnings of emphysema and am a smoker. I'm also prone to ulcers. Since I started taking NAC, I breathe easier and my bronchitis seems to be less "phlemmy". I've had no ulcer attacks. I've been taking it for a bit more than a year. "
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"I have been on Lexapro 10 mg with a 150 mg Wellbutrin for almost 11 years. I started taking these after my divorce. The Lexapro especially has been a lifesaver. Very few things bother me. The Wellbutrin keeps me from being extremely tired. It has been a miracle for me. I did gain a lot of weight but I'd rather be...
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"Been on Exforge 5/320 for 20 days and pressure is now 115/68. Only side effect is more leg cramping."
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"The Facts: Started medication on 2/12/2017 at 168.7# (5'5"), 57 yo female. I started with 2 pills in the a.m. (with a light breakfast - scrambled eggs or the like). Side effects were very minimal, first couple of days I felt a little "fuzzy" but nothing major. Other than that, I have been fortu...
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"I'm 31 with two kids and I always had regular periods. I was on the pill for many years and decided to try the Depo shot. I had some spotting but my period completely stopped after the 2nd shot. It was very nice not having a period and taking a pill every day. I didn't start gaining weight until the 2nd ...
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"I've never gone more than two days without "going" so when I found myself on day 6, I knew I needed a little help because I was feeling pretty crappy (or not crappy enough?) The directions say to take 1-3 pills and called it gentle overnight relief. I took 2 pills before bed and had a nice healthy BM in...
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"After having my ovaries removed, the hot flashes were so bad - one every hour or so - that I could not get a decent nights sleep.The doctor had said if the flashes got bad that I could try this antidepressant. I did not need that or so I thought. After a month I said okay I'll try it. I have been on the lowest do...
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"I was origininally on Loestrin 24 Fe for almost three years, I then switched to this because loestrin 24 Fe switched brands I guess? So I figured I'd try something new. I'm 19 and have now been on lo loestrin for almost 2 months, I have noticed a major breakout of acne in my chin area. I never breakout so it...
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"I have flu many times over the last half century, but last year, even after flu vaccine, was the absolute worst. This year symptoms hit me like a ton of bricks on a Friday afternoon: pulse of 120, fever of 102, terrible chills and body aches. I headed straight to a clinic (doc's office was closed) and got a presc...
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"I can not take this medication due to the fact that you use dyes, I am allergic to them and can not take them, yet manufactors seem to think there is no problem with using dyes. Why not use natural materials like beet juice for color, get away from the dyes, they are not healthy for us."
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"Works extremely well for my pain. Chronic back pain and dislocated hip joint. Works better if taken as soon as pain begins. Highly addictive and well known street drug. Never tell anyone, teenagers, thst you have them. Take only ax needed as needed because of tolerance build up."
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"I suffer from annular tear along with unbearable pain . Relafen relieves the break through pain. Relafen works really well."
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"My mother has been on the patch with no side effects at all. She only been taking it for a few weeks but I can tell a huge change in her confusion and she's not as aggressive. The only problem is how expensive it is."
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"I went on levemir once I found out that lantus was made by the same company that make abortion pills. The first thing I noticed is that there is no sting. It took a good 3 weeks for it to start working, but once it starts working, it's the best basal you can get. Lantus used to sting so bad it wasn't funn...
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"It is a good medicine. Helps in school. Although I am concerned because my son is very pettie and he doesn't have regular appetites. I read the side effects and it said that this medication can slow down growth. My son has a big issue about his height. Beside all of that he start taking Vyvanse after I took him o...
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"I was immediately put on the suggested 333mg x2 tabs-three times a day ..as soon as I started my community Detox; which included Librium. It is early days here BUT the change in me is enormous. I drank since 20...a "binge drinker" or so I thought!!. I was unable to Stop. I'm Lucky to be alive . Once a ...
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"It was freaking horrible I have a mild case of acne used this horrible acne gel and it burned my entire face I don't even want to walk out my house! When I step into my car with the heat its an excruciating pain that won't go away I would never recommend this product to anyone! I'm a very beautiful woma...
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"Was just diagnosed at the beginning of July 2013. Was hospitalized with PCP pneumonia. My initial counts were CD4 8, and Viral Load 600,000. After some antibiotics, my VL dropped to 350,000 before starting treatment. As of my last test, I had only been on treatment for about 10 days. CD4 up to 72 and VL down to 2...
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"My 9 year old daughter is being treated for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. She has been taking the HUMIRA injection for 2 months now. She has shown a major improvement; she used to spike a very high temp. (103-106) now it's in the normal rage, but the only thing is that the injection is very painful to her. It is...
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"acne acne acne acne acne. If you have acne prone skin like me please DO NOT take this medication. Make sure you are on something that is MEANT for acne (yasmin, yaz, ortho tri cyclen, sprintec, etc) as microgestin is not specifically meant for acne and can actually make your skin worse. I did not know any of this befo...
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"It's good and light on eyes. My doctor prescribed it as I'm having a lot of secretions from my eyes in the morning. Patanol helped me and the good thing is it's safe to use long term."
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"This medication should be outlawed for its horrible taste!!! I couldn't finish it all. And FYI for those of you worrying about SuPrep not working...my doctor said some people have no results until after the second cup!"
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"This medication works slowly. It took around 24 hours to feel any effect. The patches don't really stick too well. Avoid hot showers or the patch will fall off."
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"I've never been thin, always overweight/obese. My appetite is voracious, and I have poor metabolism related to thyroid disease. Within the last year, I have tried countless times to lose weight with no results. I've been on Belviq for 2 weeks. It took about 4-5 days before I noticed any change in my appetite...
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"Have been using Tesopel implants for the last year but they are now not available. Asked the Uro for a temporary solution and he put me on Testim. My wife is very sensitive to smells and notices it but doesn't hate it. Seems to be working for me but not as effective as the implant. Works better when you squeeze o...
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"Far better than the patch"
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"I am experiencing the following side-effects: Breast enlargement, reduction of size of testicles, complete ED, multiple hot flashes hourly, and a mental fog that prevents clear thinking. These were all expected side effects and came as no surprise. Additional unexpected side effects include: rapid pulse rate, elevat...
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"I had a horrible experience with Zoloft. I started on a low-dose liquid form and at first it seemed to be really lifting my mood, reducing my anxiety, and boosting my self esteem. But I soon began experiencing extreme irratibility and episodes of destructive rage aimed at my belongings or myself. I loved the benefits,...
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"I've been on this for a week and half and it's working fine I guess, too early to tell. However it really burns my skin... I guess I have sensitive skin.. Idk but it burns a lot and it's really irritating. I use this with retin a so idk if together they burn but it burns a lot."
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"Miracle medicine....almost pain free the next morning."
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"Was prescribed this medication for my urine infection. Took first two pills and felt fine. Went to bed and slept until 1am then was woken with the worse cramping in my stomach and groin it made me scream out in pain. Trip to the bathroom and more agony to pass urine and loose motion. Stomach felt swollen and tight. Re...
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"I started my period in March. It's been mostly light bleeding but on Friday it got pretty heavy. By Tuesday I was in the ER because I was just passing softball sized ball every single time I stood up. I went to see my obgyn today and he prescribed me with provera. Prior to taking it, I was still passing huge clot...
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"I'm on day 2 of adzenys. I like that I take it once. But the texture is gritty once dissolved. It's a dissolvable pill so what do you expect? I do experience dry mouth and slight decrease in appetite but it's nothing serious. My doctor started me on a pediatric dose of 6.3 milligrams once a day. Anot...
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"Worked great but after being on it for 5 years or so I got the side effect of twitching, feet would not stop twitching, moving on their own. I asked my doctor to please take me off."
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"I suffered with anxiety my entire life, and I graduate school it became dehabilitating. I would have panic attacks randomly and my heart was always racing. My GP put me on 10 mg of Celexa, and after about a week I was feeling much better. I have been on it for about 2 months now and feel like an entirely new person! ...
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"I started phentermine 1/18/10. Went to my physician today, 2/18 and I've lost 26 lbs in 4 weeks. I am 39, 5'8". I was 270 when I started, now I am 244. The only side effect I am experiencing is dry mouth. I dont mind it because it forces me to drink a lot more water. The first week I had a bit of insomn...
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"Prescribed for back pain caused by crushed vertebra (I am trying to avoid surgery as long as possible). After three days of taking Celebrex I bent over for the first time in two years without nursing my back. I was amazed and thrilled. However, on the fifth day I noticed I had broken out in small rashes all over an...
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"I suffer from chronic cold sores for 18 years. I used to just get them on my lips. The last 5 years I noticed it spread to different locations, but I stopped getting them on my lips (unless I use chap sticks, lip sticks, or etc). My nostrils were constantly afflicted and my nose hurt all the time. In last 3 years I n...
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"I started taking phentermine 5 days ago, and have lost 7 pounds. As several others have mentioned, I also have constipation. I think its simply because I am eating 1/5 of what I was eating prior to taking the pill. I am sleeping fine, however, I do sleep less. I have more energy and am a bit irritable."
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"I have had mine in since May 08 after I had my 2nd child. Everything was fine no period at all but that was probably because I was still breastfeeding. I stopped breastfeeding in 09. January 2010 I have been on my period since then!!!! At first it was every other week, now I will be off for like 3 or 4 days and I have...
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"I have been on Depo for at least 10yrs. No menstrual cycle at all. I LOVE THAT. I stopped receiving the injection June 2011, still do not have my period. I am so anxious about having children. I cant' wait. No real side effects coming off of the shot just yet. I'm waiting to lose that weight they said I gain...
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"I got put on Buspirone to treat my Social Anxiety Disorder which included several panic attacks in embarrassing social situations and must say that it has generally helped out with my problem. I am on 10mgs three times a day, and despite the side effects which include dizziness and intense light-hededness, I must say ...
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"I've had it in for 8 months now and have been bleeding almost non stop. It's only now starting to get annoying. I had the worst cramps before. The 1st day of every period I would scream and cry for hours. Nothing and I mean nothing worked. My first period with Nexplanon was unexpected because I had NO pain. ...
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"I'm 36, have social anxiety, GAD, TMJ, fibromyalgia, muscle spasms, cluster headaches, & herniated vertebrae. I've taken everything, including 12 years on a high dose of Xanax. After finally convincing a doc to prescribe me Valium, I felt like a different person. It kicks in FAST, but Its long half-life...
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"Trazodone was given to me to help me sleep. Worked great until time to get up. I woke up with a headache, dizzy and drowsy felt awful the next morning."
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"This is the only sleep medicine I would give a "10" to the ones I have tried. This is because it worked so well and essentially had no significant side effects."
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"I started taking it over a month ago and it hasn't help my anxiety at all. My hands and legs are shaky, I am constantly dizzy, have a hard time focusing, and my stomach is upset a lot."
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"Been on sprintec for a year. Past 3 months no period. Just brown spotting and mood swings and food cravings"
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"I'm back on Pristiq after having tried several other medications due to sexual side effects. I had taken Prozac for 20 years and had tried countless other medicines. Prozac stopped working and none of the others made me feel normal like Pristiq. My doctor recommended that I take my Pristiq every other day or n...
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"I am currently 21 years old, but started taking Pristiq a few years ago. I had previously tried Prozac, then Effexor, but I couldn't see much of a difference. Once I started taking Pristiq 50mg, I felt the results within the same week. It was great. However, whenever I missed a day I would feel the adverse side e...
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"Praluent was working great for the past 9 months without any side effects but during the last 3 weeks I started to have the symptoms of arthritis that is some pain in the joints. It improves some when I walk. I hope these symptoms will not further increase. Will update you in another 2-3 weeks."
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"After being on Viberzi for less than a week I became suddenly stricken with severe abdominal pain and vomiting. My husband called an ambulance and I don't even remember getting to the hospital. I came to 2 days later and was told I went into a coma in the ICU and my organs were shutting down. My doctor told me I ...
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"I had the Liletta put in July (almost 3 months ago) with the initial insertion a sharp and intense pain. I had about a week of intense pressure or cramp-like symptoms. I have had a constant light period, acne on my forehead (which I never have had) and weight gain.. I'm not sure if this IUD is best suited for me ...
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"Have bulging disc at l-1 ,spinal stenosis at t-10-11 ,c-6-7,didn't want to take narcotics. Have been taking Aleve for 7 days, excellent relief. Hope it lasts."
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"I've suffered from generalized anxiety since I was a child, but only recently decided to do something about it. After having annoying side effects with Zoloft, I switched to Paxil. The first week really brought out my anxiety symptoms, and I wasn't able to get a good night's rest for well over a month, ...
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"I got my mirena but in on September 28th on my 6 week post parteum appointment. My OBGYN talked so highly of it and actually talked me into it. I cramped so bad while having it put in. After it was all put in I felt fine...until I was driving home. Ever since then I've had unbearable cramps, some days it's h...
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"Update on last message - after the Nitrofurantoin confusion, was about to take 2nd dose late at night when my throat tightened and lungs seemed short on air. Also neck palpitations, so decided no way was I taking 2nd dose. In morning GP prescribed different tablet - Trimethoprim - and feeling fine taking it."
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"I was a major pill popper. Popping 10-15 Oxycodone HCL 30mg a day. I should be dead by now, but by the grace of God, he gave me a 2nd chance. I have been taking Suboxone for 2 years now. The amount and the time you need depends on each individual. It is a miracle drug. I can wake up in the morning now just feeling...
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"I love this pill! It has helped my skin, made my periods shorter and lighter (2 days) and I like it because its a monophasic pill. Triphasic pills often can lead to breakthrough bleeding because the hormones increase each week but the monophasic pills don't increase..they stay the same. "
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"Well after just ending my period on June 30th, I had unprotected sex with an old flame multiple times the night of July 3rd into the morning of July 4th. I didn't take the plan B until the night of July 5th. Today is July 19th and I got my period of early!!!! I didn't think it would work because I'm 6ft...
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"This insulin my insurance switched everyone who used lantus to this and it really doesn't work my sugars have been high ever since using it SMH just wish it was effective since its the only one like lantus that my insurance will approve.."
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"The implant is rubbish. I am only 16 so I understand that my hormones are crazy already. However, though I was told about irregular bleeding I was not warned on the mood swings. I've felt terrible for the entire time I've had the implant. The insertion was pain free a little odd but it was fine. I'm ner...
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"I have rheumatoid arthritis and a few other bone and joint issues. Docs have had me on all (oxycodone, Vicoden, Percocet, Tylenol 3). None of them do anything to relieve my pain. Dr put me on Talacen. IT WORKS! No side effects."
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"I have been on Abilify on two separate occasions along with other medications to help with depression and bipolar. BOTH times was a disaster. This time I've tried to tough out the side effects (working on three months now) and I still can't deal with the way it makes me feel. I feel flat, tired, depressed, l...
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"I had the Implanon inserted April of 2011. Each birth control affects each person differently. A lot of factors have to be taken into consideration. I have gained 20 pounds since having the Implanon inserted. I was recently hospitalized and told I was threatening a heart attack due to my weight. However, I cannot say ...
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"This birth control worked in the sense that it prevents pregnancy however I suffered from horrible side effects. I had never struggled with bad acne before but I began getting cysts around my jawline and breakout on my cheeks (which I never got before). Not sure about any other side effects. I didn't pay much att...
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"I was constipated for 11 days. I tried everything I was even in the hospital. Some how this did the trick but it left me with the most gut wrenching cramps I have ever experienced. And it made me have diarrhea. "
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"It's currently May 2017 and my three year mark is February 2018 so I'm getting there. Just last month out of no where I actually got my period. I haven't had my period in two years. I got the symptoms of back aches [WHICH ARE EXCRUCIATING!!!] cramps and extreme bloating but I never actually bled up unti...
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"I took 1000mg of Ibuprofen, inserted two pills the doctor prescribed me the night before to dilate my cervix, AND was on my period like the doctor said. I am 24-years-old and never had children. OH MY GOD - this was the *WORST* pain I have ever had. It was paralyzing pain. I cried out, shook, immediately began crying....
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"Caused mania, but otherwise no other symptoms. Did help with depression, but had to stop taking it."
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"Accutane worked great for me. When I quit smoking and started working out at the gym, I broke out on my cheeks and my back. Took Accutane for 4 months (80mg daily) and had dry lips, dry eyes, dry face (moisturizer daily), very red and sensitive skin and peeling hands. Made it through with a little bit of suffering a...
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