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"28 yr old- healthy/active nurse. Always had minor acne since college but nothing like what I had a year ago last summer (2011). I blame it on YAZ for messing up my hormones. Painful cystic acne covered my jawline and forehead. I'm talking like 20 cysts at a time. Tried every OTC washes, organic, no caffeine...
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"Wasted $250. I gave it 30 days. Side effects experienced was a slight headache only on first day and that it did not work at ALL! There should be a way to get a refund!!!! If I had the many reviews from so called "non responders" I would not have taken the $250 risk. Rip off!!!!"
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"I really loved Invega. It stabilized my mood completely and I felt constantly on cloud nine. After the second month on the medication I began experiencing a number of side effects such as headaches, breast swelling/discharge and blurred vision. The side effects continued to get worse and eventually I had to stop takin...
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"Was on Lexapro after the death of my mom, I didn't like the sexual side effects so I was switched to Wellbutrin, it made me hungry all the time but did work for a few months then suddenly stopped and I was worse than before. I went back on the Lexapro and am doing much better with the anxiety and depression. As f...
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"I have had allergy all my life, pretty severe and I live in allergy heaven in TX. I have tried Everything and for me, benedryl is still the best. I work and it does not effect me, I often take it several times a day."
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"I was just given Nucynta 50 mg twice a day for Peripheral Neuropathy following a botched surgical procedure by my PCP. The pain was constant and burning. It disrupted my life and is wrecking my relationship with my husband. He doesn't understand the pain of Neuropathy, Neuritis and Neuralgia. I have been in p...
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"I have just decided to stop taking Zyrtec. It worked well on my allergies. However I have had increase in back and joint pain i.e. knee and hip the past two weeks. Not sure it's Zyrtec but felt I'd eliminate it to see if symptoms resolve."
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"This is my second time on Phentermine. I took it about 14 years ago, at age 26. I was 280 and I lost 94lbs in 4.5 months. But, I only ate protein and vegetables and I walked/jogged at least one mile each day in addition to 45 mins of floor aerobics, 45 mins of step aerobics, and 30 mins of weight training exercises. I...
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"I tried every lotion, shampoos etc that said it would work and didn't. Came to the point where I was scratching so much my hair was falling out. My doctor suggested Elocon lotion for my scalp. Skeptical of course, used it in my hair and scalp before I went to sleep (stung a bit) but worth waking up and washing my...
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"It will do nothing negative. Give it a try to enjoy life. Life is short. Don't take the burden of social anxiety and panic attacks for your whole life. If you still feel terrible when taking Paxil use inderal as well and you will see an improvement in life. My score for Paxil CR is 9/10 in just days. PS if you...
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"I am scheduled for a 9am colonoscopy for tomorrow but I can't keep the solution down. The taste isn't bad. It just didn't agree with my stomach. I chilled it and added vernors with ice. I sucked on a lemon after I drank half of the first dose. I even took Zofran just in case I experienced any nausea. We...
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"I was on this pill for close to seven or eight months. It was great at first, absolutely no side effects, until the last three months on it. I was bleeding for four weeks at a time with one week of no bleeding in between. This was my only issue with this birth control. I have been on three other birth controls befo...
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"I have been using Imitrex for over a year now. It works very well for me. I had some trouble with chest pain for awhile. My Neurologist told me to try 1/4 to 1/2 tablet (25-50mg). This has worked for me. The headache goes away and all side effects are diminished. I found that the side effects varied depending on th...
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"So far so good, I guess. I'm towards the end of my second pack. But nOW I have severe cramps for my whole period, which lasts for 10 days. My skin isn't any better. I get bloated and tender breasts now. Where I didn't before BUT I'm not pregnant. I'm hoping it gets more pleasant. "
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"This was for prophylactic dose to protect hip replacements .The one and only time I did take only one dose I had severe stomach cramps multiple bouts of diarrhea about 12 hours after taking the med. I had also tried Clindamycin but after taking it for many years each time I needed dental work I ended up getting a rash...
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"First week down... Have had it at time night time so I can sleep through the nausea.. Not hungry as much and full for longer also no sugar cravings. Had it this morning and notice the fatigue.. No weight loss this week even with a clean diet! Hoping this works as I have a thyroid condition and my weight is not shiftin...
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"I have been on birth control pills for about 10 years now, and I REALLY don't like this one. I switched from Lomedia 24 because I wasn't getting periods, which made me a little nervous. I have been on this pill for 4 months now and I consistently get my period on the 9th day of the pack and it lasts between ...
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"I started taking Effexor about a year ago. Started on 75mg and went all the way to the maximum 375mg over a 6 month period. The side effects were really quite bad, thus had to cut back to 225mg, this dose works very well. Some doctors are quite quick to push up your doses if your progress is slow. My advice is give it...
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"I was diagnosed with chronic depression and put on 30 mg. I used to cry at least once each day. I have been on Cymbalta for the last 25 days and I have not even cried once. For me it only caused nausea and I lost about 3kgs, which for me was not a side effect but a motivation to use the medicine."
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"I needed a reliable birth control that I wouldn't have to remember to take or insert. The insertion was painful: it felt like three cramps with the actual insertion being the worst and longest. Overall it was very quick and as soon as he took the tools out of my uterus the pain was over. I have a high pain tolera...
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"I have been on Symbicort inhaler for a couple of years for Asthma which I seem to have picked up since our last move to Vernon BC. and during this time have completely lost my taste buds. I am a retired professional chef and tasting food is important to me. I can hardly taste any salt seasonings etc . I can not smell...
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"Took this med for one full month and half of another and stopped using it. Headaches daily: pain at top of my head and down my neck, mood swings and anxiety like never before. Unable to lose weight. Just didnt like how it made me feel. Period was not as heavy was only benefit. Ill suffer 4 days of heavy period to...
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"Invega is working great on auditory symptoms and no lethargy noted. I have noted some of the adverse side effects after the first dose: sudden weight gain, indigestion, pain at injection site and sore throat. In addition to these there has been increasing facial and abdominal bloating, I am concerned but there is no ...
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"Very good medication (as they go) for chronic,intractable back pain. Works well with NSAIDs to keep pain at a tolerable level, without frequent dose changing. Needs to have a breakthrough med with it. Fast acting morphine a good choice."
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"Smoked for 30 yrs at 30 a day plus cigars and Champix is a God send. Make sure you want to quit and stick to the program and don't buy smokes anymore. Oh and think of all the extra spending money you will have, from straight away, I have saved heaps since I stopped 1.5 yrs ago and am able to buy things small and...
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"I got this mid January of 2016 to control my horrible PMS that would last for weeks (I'd only have a 3 day menstrual cycle). I can't take BC pills or estrogen so this was my best option. The first month of having the implant I noticed vast improvement of my PMS symptoms. I did bleed for a month the first mon...
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"Read the side effects carefully. I had a severe distonic reaction and had to spend the day in the emergency room after just 1 pill. I have been advised by my doctor to never even take anything in this family of medicines."
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"I've been on this medication for 2 weeks now ,I do get nausea ,my eye sight is very blurry, I'm always tired my sugar levels are normal ,I also get lots off random pain in my feet this medicine is totally horrible I won't be taking it anymore !!!"
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"After complaining to my urologist that the Oxybutynin Hydrocloride I had been taking for years had stopped working, he gave me a 30 day sample pack of Myrbetriq 50mg to try. Although it really didn't work any better- same amount of urgency and leakage- I went ahead and ordered a 90 day supply from CVS Caremark. I...
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"Very informative and I do appreciate the info. I am insulin dependent and do not have medical insurance. diabetes is an outrageously expensive disease with medications and diet. with it being so costly I figured I need an alternate route so I've been researching over the counter supplements with 1 of them being c...
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"35 yo female, wife, three kids - 11 yo son and 4 yo twin girls. I went through therapy which helped A LOT but I was still struggling. I was very impatient, easily agitated, would lash out at my family. I was basically driving everyone away from me. My doc suggested citalopram and I hesitated at first, then decided to ...
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"This made my son so extremely tired. Also changed his personality"
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"Olanzapine is the best medicine I have ever taken, all the other medicines made me either erratic or a zombie. I have an almost symptomless existence on it (part from a bit of enjoyable hypomania). I feel stable, clear and ready to conquer the world. People close to me notice if I've had a dip, and are quick to t...
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"Take it on an empty stomach, or it won't work. I have terrible insomnia and have been on it long-term. It still works after 15 years. It had some initial side effects, but they went away after a few months. It works very well, but I gave it eight stars only because you have to take on an empty stomach. If I eat a...
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"Far more help than over the counter Tylenol/aspirin products."
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"I have been on Saxenda for just over 3 weeks and I have lost roughly 13lbs. I had some nausea with the first 2 doses but have been fine since. Only downside I will say is constipation. My "normal" cycle was never normal persay but it's been so much worse on this medication. It won't stop me from ta...
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"Expensive for 9 pills, but highly effective. Gets rid of a migraine in 1 hour, and doesn't make you drowsy. I would say there is an added heaviness to your brain and muscles (you feel a little slow), and you can't exercise right after you take it or it will give you palpitations. I haven't noticed an...
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"I've been on Nexplanon for over a year now. In the beginning I was on my period non-stop for a month as my body got use to the new hormones. After that my periods became regular but they did not go away like I had hoped they would. I also started getting frequent acne breakouts which was the only annoying thing a...
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"I have been on this medication for 10 days and am feeling more energetic and even tempered. However, I am not sleeping well at all and that is really starting to get to me. I hope that goes away!"
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"I took Chantix for the prescribed 12 weeks and have not smoked one cigarette since I quit. I won't lie and say it has not been hard and I still think about cigarettes occasionally, however, this is the sixth time I have quit smoking and this it the only time it has worked for longer than a couple of days. The wor...
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"The most complete vitamin supplement I have found so far. I would definitely recommend. "
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"I read most of the reviews, here is my story. I am older maybe the age of most posters mother. Had sex around 6:00 am, took pill by noon on the same day. This item is behind the pharmacy in my area, make sure you on their website to know which stores sell it in your area. Some said this did not during ovulation, Fo...
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"I was given this medication after a major panic episode and I noticed a good change a few weeks after taking it. It helps your mind wander and not focus on the bad things. It also just made me a generally happier person. However, I skipped a few days (I'm on the 75mg) and the side effects were terrible. I got hot...
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"This pill saved my life! I tried wellbutrin - awful experience - I was so depressed for so long - now I feel like a normal person. I still can't believe it - I am not having the sexual side effects - am on a low dose - very grateful for this medicine"
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"I am on Implanon right now. I haven't gained weight no mood swings just my normal attitude and I haven't gotten my period for like a year and a half and love it but I came here to find out if that was normal. I have been having some serious cramps that don't feel like period cramps or even close. They a...
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"I have autoimmune arthritis, ocular hypertension and seasonal eye allergies, and all cause dry eyes. I have used every OTC tear drop, gel & ointment, and lid scrubs, and I run a cool mist humidifier while sleeping. Constant burning and stinging, feeling like my eye lids were stuck to my eyeballs, and cloudy, blu...
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"This medication did a generally good job of changing my depression from excruciating sadness to mindless zombie. I was tired all the time and had extreme brain fog, (couldn't think straight... or at all). I felt kind of good, but I couldn't actually feel pleasure from anything or focus. I was like a cat and ...
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"I have had chronic insomnia for 15 years. Tried many things...Benadryl pills at bedtime, Roserem and melatonin, all of which worked for a little while, and then stopped. I was prescribed 1 mg of clonazepam an hour before bedtime, and I find it a miracle pill. I take it a few nights a week and I have had wonderful resu...
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"Really can't feel it helps."
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"I started taking Topamax since Monday, February 4th, 2013. I have a history of migraines and lately have been having just bad headaches everyday. I am taking 25mg a day and it has really helped. I have had no side effects except lack of interest in eating. I have lost 3 lbs this week. I look forward to no headaches...
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"Hi, I have just finished my 12 weeks Harvoni treatment. I know that FDA reports not sufficient data on pregnancy in post Harvoni treatment time, but I am wondering if any of you have finished the treatment and got pregnant and had baby yet? Is there any way to check any potential post harvoni preganancy related risks?...
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"I was originally prescribed Citalopram 7 years ago, diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, and it had very little effect. It was later discovered I had Bipolar Disorder; I was prescribed Citalopram a few times and it never did much. A month ago I was again put on 20mg Citalopram, but this time for panic disord...
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"I struggle with the choice of Clonazepam, or Diazepam. I can feel the difference between the two. Valium is a much calmer drug."
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"Works well as long as you keep up with applying it. I had ance all over my forehead and chin, now it's cleared (as long as I remember to put it on)."
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"I have non-repairable Ulnar nerve damage caused by a surgeon. Have struggled with a 7 to 9 pain level for the last 18 month's. At one point I was taking 4 x 10MG Oxycodones a day with very little relief. Two days after switching to Nucynta ER, my pain level has been around 0-2. Absolutely gave me my life back. ...
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"The few months I was on humira was the sickest I've ever been in my entire life. I got the flu- lasted 4 weeks, pink eye, cold sore, again for 4 weeks, you name it and I got it. This was about 5 years ago, and I have since had 4 basil cell carcinoma surgeries on my FACE, and found this site because I believe I no...
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"Getting the skyla inserted hurt like crazy. The first few weeks I had very bad cramping, but after my first period with it in the cramping went away. During the weeks of the cramping I was also very emotional. But now I feel fine. During intercourse I do feel it a little and so does my partner but we were able to find...
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"I would give Depakote a lower rating based on my personal experience with it, but I don't want to skew the overall rating. For whatever reason, I did not respond to Depakote as a mood stabilizer. This is surely not the case for everyone. The problem is that while taking this medicine, I gained 30 pounds, as I ...
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"My experience with Vicodin has been good."
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"I gained a few pounds on the Depo shot but that wasn't too bad. Was on it for 2 years. The first 1 1/2 years were great, although I had a decreased sex drive and the shots left my arm sore for days. Had about 1 week long period just before getting the next shot, so about every 3 months. Bled almost constantly the...
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"Great when you start at a low dose. Then as Doctor increases dose I get less and less benefit. "
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"I began this medication 6 weeks ago I read reviews first and thought wow this might work . over the last 10 years I have lost 135 lbs through diet and exercise , I am recovering from an injury and can't workout with the intesity I was had so I began this drug didn't notice any side effects or loss of appetit...
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"I started taking this medication once a day at 40 mg so far I definitely have seen changes and some people say my face looks better but it has only been about 15 days. Some side effects I have is back pain and muscle pain, dry face and lips, and a weird skin infection that looks like ring worm but is just an infection...
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"I've been take Atarax 50's 3x's daily PRN.. I also take Ativan.. but only if absolutely needed.. I have found that Atarax helps me emensely (sp).. It doesn't make me tired or groggy anymore.. It just calms me down when having some anxiety or feeling out of sorts with my mood.. It does a good job at...
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"I've been taking Ritalin (extended release) at 20mg for almost a year now. I take it for ADHD. (I also have bipolar disorder type I.) This medication doesn't help with me when it comes to being hyper and full of energy all the time, but it does help with concentration. The only side effect I have ex...
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"I was diagnosed with asthma at the age of 2. For years I was a very sick, steroid dependant child. At the age of 11 I was admitted to the number 1 asthma and immunology hospital in the world, as an impatient for just over a year. I did gain a little more control over my asthma, but missed many, many days of school. In...
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"I took 2 of these around 9:30 last night. This morning around 5AM I woke up with stomach cramping that put any pain I have felt before to shame. About 4 hours later I started vomiting profusely. Finally after an enema I relieved my bowels. Never again will I put myself through this agony. NO THANK YOU. I will drink so...
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"I just turned 20 years old. I had my son 7 months ago and got mirena 4 months ago. I have been experiencing regular bleeding everyday since it was inserted, mild cramping about once a month and moodiness/depression. I have not experienced dizziness or pain I could not handle, other that the day I got it. I just hope t...
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"I just started a trial package my doctor gave me 9 days ago. I've had no side effects other than headache, which has been tolerable and treated with Advil. The main benefit I've noticed is that I'm not constantly hungry, so it's helping control my eating. I've lost 3 lbs, which seems minimal t...
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"This product, in my humble opinion, ranks up there with the wheel as one of the greatest breakthroughs in the history of mankind. After trying every conceivable "extra-strength" deodorant I figured I was completely hopeless, as I had the uncanny ability to sweat through any number of layers of clothes, even ...
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"I have been prescribed Bactrim for a skin infection in the form of 2 boils 1 on my arm and 1 on my leg. I have been prescribed Bactrim 800/ 160 2x per day for 10 days. Started feeling horrible after the first dose. Extreme dizziness, stomach issues, headache by day 3, feeling dehydrated with weakness and joint pain an...
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"I have been a satisfied Afrin loyalist for years, but as of today will no longer be able to say the same because the bottles are now outfitted with what appear to be new child protection safety caps, AND THEY ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN. Impossible. After removing the disposable outer plastic seal (not new), I and another ...
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"I've been taking Cymbalta for about 3 months now, and I can tell a drastic change in my overall mood, stress levels, pain levels and energy. I started out on the 30mg, but requested an increase to 60mg after talking to my doctor. It was a great decision and I'm finally beginning to feel the effects. I wake u...
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"I have been coughing yellow mucus for the last 2 months and instantly after 2 doses it relief me. Chest still sore but I feel improvement instantly. I'm only 32 and from sorry throat went to sinus and then chest. I'm feeling better after 1 day"
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"I have been on Trisprintec for three years. I loved this birth control. I had no side effects and liked that the hormones followed my natural cycle (increasing amount for 3 weeks then a period). My periods were always right on time and only lasted 3-4 days. After one month of not using the pill, I was able to quickly ...
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"50 year old male with depression and anxiety from life changes and job. Resisted for a long time and judged others on SSRIs as weak. Finally crashed and admitted I needed help. Three months out now on 10 mg/day. Initial side effects were chills, yawns and slightly tense jaw muscles. All of that disappeared. Now I&...
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"The only good thing I can really say is, I'm not pregnant and I'm not pregnant because I can't have sex even if I wanted too. I had the Nexplanon placed mid-December 2016 and have been bleeding nonstop since then. I switched from the IUD because I kept getting bacterial infections and face it, that&#039...
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"I was put on Tri-Sprintec to help with my moderate acne. It worked very well! To my surprise my skin has been clear and blemish free for months. At first I did gain 10lbs right to start with, which scared me because really, who wants to gain weight. But, I stuck it out and was happy with how it has been working. I am ...
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"I started taking this pill on a Sunday, by Tuesday I was bleeding heavily and it was constant. I continued to bleed for 3 straight weeks and I finally had enough so I stopped taking it. I had terrible cramps on this pill."
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"I don't want to take this medicine anymore. The side effects are killing me. Headache that is worse than migraine and unexplainable pain in my lower abdomen and hips. I couldn't go to work because of pain."
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"Before taking this medication, I used to vomit 3-4 times a day. I started taking this medication at 9 weeks of my pregnancy. It has helped alot. I am now 12 weeks pregnant. This morning I decided not to take the medicine, little and behold, I throw up!"
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"Does not work at all; on the top of all regular symptoms I got the significant side effects of a drug. Going back to Tylenol at least has no problem with side effects, works for pain a little."
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"I had an increase in energy as compared to the Lexapro I was taking before this. I am struggling with periodic diarrhea, ongoing severe migraines and some stomach distress."
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"Out of money and out of sources, I was on the verge of losing it all because I could not function without opiates. I found a doctor on the suboxone site and with God on my side the doctor answered the phone himself and agreed to accept my insurance because they usually only accept cash.I dragged myself into his office...
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"The fentanyl transdermal system, (Duragesic 75 mcg/hr), aids greatly in the relief of my lower back pain. The only down side to the fentanyl patch is that after two days or 48 hours of wearing the patch, it seems as though my pain resurfaces pretty badly upon the third day of wearing the system. I spoke with my primar...
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"Let's just say LIFE CHANGING!! Good bye pads - hello active lifestyle! I've had this procedure twice and am excited to be going for the third time tomorrow! I have a great doctor who has been with me every step of the way since I asked him about it in 2015. It sounds like I'm one of the lucky ones - ...
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"I switched over to Tirosint after taking levothyroxine for the past two years. It worked for me, I felt great and energetic. The only downside after switching is that I gained at least 10-15 lbs, and my face has gotten puffy I hate it. My insurance won’t cover the dose I’m on (150mcg) and it’s just w...
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"I've smoked for 25 years, and I was ready for a change. I've been smoke free for 5 months and I have more energy now then I've had for a very long time. I would recommend this to anyone"
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"I'm only 18 years old and I have been put on some of the worst drugs ever. From Zoloft, concerta to vevance to Prozac and now Effexor. Effexor was actually a little bit worse from Prozac with me. Both of these drugs I quit having regular periods. But, especially with Effexor I had cramps almost the whole month ra...
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"Started out at 25mg and currently taking 150mg. Haven't felt up to par as of yet. Still waiting for the correct dose to come along. Still dragging my feet."
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"It was both heartwarming and very frustrating reading all the posts on the amazing results that sufferers of IBS found from this medication. I suffer from a disease called Chronic Radiation Enteritis, which is a possible late effect of having radiation to my abdominal area when I was 12 -- I am now 53. After only 2-3...
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"Was on vicodin for years and was taking 8 a day. Doctors recommended Fentanyl. I got immediately relief. I have to apply 1 every 72 hrs. 100mcg. For me it works but doesn't last 72 hrs. Should be able to overlap. My breakthrough med is morphine codone. Wish I could find a breakthrough med that works for me. ...
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"I've had this implant for 2 years now and it's AMAZING the cons to it are trivial. I have a "period" about every three months that lasts about 2.5 weeks but it's so light most of the time a tampon isn't even needed. Me and my husband have plenty of unprotected sex and I haven't even ...
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"This stuff makes me poop every time I urinate. Once it kicks in, the effects last for several days. I have completely abnormal bowel movements. I can never get it all out, it just sits in my rectum, causing a great deal of "mishaps". I finally had to go and get an enema just so I could have an actual bowel m...
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"Without this medication I was in too much pain to function as a normal person. My doctor and I tried many other medicines and combinations but nothing really helped. "
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"I have been on Contrave since Nov 1st. I have only taken 1 pill in the morning the entire time I have been on it. I was worried about the side effects so I never increased the dosage. I can't tell you how much I've lost but I can tell you I'm down two sizes. I had nausea in the beginning...I have had ...
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"So I was constipated for over a week ...had tried senna tablets and had no movement. Reluctantly brought dulcolax and after reading reviews only took one. Nothing happened but I did wake up in the middle of the night with cramps. Took another the nest day about 5pm and then to be sure took another at 8pm. Woke up with...
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"I was on the depo for 1 n a half years, got off in Feburary. started my period march. It's now June 4 and still bleeding! I hate this b.c!"
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"I have been using differin for 15 weeks and this is the best my skin has looked in years. And I am excited that it'll keep getting better from here. The Initial breakout phase was terrible! So for anyone going through that now... keep going, there's a bright light at the end of the tunnel!! Antibiotics won&#...
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"I was confirmed with Bipolar disorder in late 2008. My father is a severe case of bi-polar and is medication resistant to the point where E.C.T doesn't do anything. So my doctors (considering my family history) put me on Zyprexa. I had no benefits, only side effects, the worst being recurring hallucinations. I di...
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