I'm about to start a course of Citalopram (Celexa / Cipramil). What should I know in advance? [more inside]
posted by SebastianKnight on Nov 18, 2009 - 21 answers

Has anyone taking the birth control pill Levora/Levlen had a loss of libido? [more inside]
posted by roxie110 on Nov 12, 2009 - 15 answers

Post-surgery hair loss? Anybody have experience with this? How long does it last? Does it grow back on its own? Do I need to see a doctor? [more inside]
posted by gilsonal on Nov 8, 2009 - 12 answers

Looking for information and anecdotes about your experience and knowledge of beta blockers for anxiety. [more inside]
posted by Wroksie on Oct 28, 2009 - 5 answers

I was diagnosed with type-A influenza with a "high possibility" of it being H1N1 on Monday. I have been holed up in my apartment since then, taking the Tamiflu the doctor gave me. But it's making me feel worse - after I take it, I become dizzy, headachey, and nauseated. Can I stop taking it, or should I finish up the pills I've been given now that I've already started on it? YANAD, YANMD (and my doctor only speaks Japanese).
posted by emmling on Sep 3, 2009 - 8 answers

How do I keep Yaz from wrecking my relationship? [more inside]
posted by specialagentwebb on Sep 2, 2009 - 31 answers

I'm coping with two different side effects from two different medications--hair loss and sore tongue/dry mouth. Any advice from the hive mind? Teal deer explanation and questions inside. [more inside]
posted by elfgirl on Aug 30, 2009 - 7 answers

You are not a doctor. How long did it take you to adjust to a new SSRI? [more inside]
posted by different on Jun 26, 2009 - 7 answers

Is my length of prednisone treatment long enough to justify freaking out this much about side effects? [more inside]
posted by telegraph on Mar 16, 2009 - 12 answers

Argh. So, a while back I was diagnosed with dysthymia (which is a clinical term for long-term moody, irritable, melancholy, anxious...while not quite clinically depressed and not quite having anxiety disorder). I've felt this way forever, and I'm trying to figure out my next step. [more inside]
posted by The Dutchman on Jan 19, 2009 - 10 answers

How concerned about glaucoma should I be? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned on Oct 26, 2008 - 4 answers

I want to start taking birth control, but I'm afraid of potential side effects. I really do not want mood swings, weight gain and I especially do not want bigger boobs. What if I start on the Nuvaring and my boobs go up a cup size, if I stop taking it, will they go back to their normal size? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 8, 2008 - 21 answers

My baby boy will undergo general anesthesia Thursday. What should I expect when I get him home? [more inside]
posted by Dizzy on May 5, 2008 - 10 answers

What resources are there for dealing with the side effects of Coumadin? I'm not seeking medical advice; I'm seeking suggestions for coping with medication that makes you feel bad. [more inside]
posted by juliplease on Apr 10, 2008 - 8 answers

Zyban/ Wellbutrin side effects... how long did they last for you? [more inside]
posted by Kellydamnit on Feb 19, 2008 - 28 answers

What has a decade anti-anxiety medication done to me? [more inside]
posted by Drohan on Oct 27, 2007 - 9 answers

What can I expect from taking a break from hormonal birth control? How long does it take the hormones to clear out of your system? Which hormonal birth control side effects disappear and which stay? Factual and anecdotal advice welcome! [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Oct 24, 2007 - 23 answers

I'm on day three of medicating with Bupropion (Wellbutrin generic), 150mg once daily, sustained release. This is my first time on any sort of anti-depressant, and I've started itching. I'd rather not call a doctor (I realize that's silly, but humor me), and webpages I've looked at seem split about whether itching is a rare, Stop Medicating Immediately side-effect or a common nuisance. Please advise? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 5, 2007 - 14 answers

Do the side effects of Tazorac ever go away? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Sep 27, 2007 - 12 answers

Is my NuvaRing making my period wonky, and will it eventually stop? Has anyone had similar side-effects from starting on the Ring? Womanly cycle details inside. [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Jun 8, 2007 - 12 answers

Long, complex, embarrassing question about SSRI's and permanent sexual side-effects. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 1, 2007 - 23 answers

Chantix....Have you stopped smoking with it or had any experiences with it? [more inside]
posted by Megafly on Mar 23, 2007 - 21 answers

How frequently do antidepressants create behavioral abnormalities like OCD, low impulse control, or mania? How does that work? Is it due to misdiagnosis, drug interaction, or abnormal drug tolerances? [more inside]
posted by anotherpanacea on Feb 24, 2007 - 26 answers

Can taking Wellbutrin XL cause an occasional inability to quickly verbalize cohesive thoughts? [more inside]
posted by tarthur on Dec 8, 2006 - 15 answers

Problems with the NuvaRing. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 11, 2006 - 7 answers

Women of MeFi, your experiences with Seasonale? [more inside]
posted by anjamu on Aug 25, 2006 - 21 answers

Is my bipolar friend pregnant, or is it just her meds? [more inside]
posted by starbaby on Aug 9, 2006 - 17 answers

Hello fellow depressed meFites! For those of you who have taken wellbutrin, did you ever have itchiness or hives as a side effect? Did it go away after a while or did you have to go off of the drug completely? [more inside]
posted by echo0720 on Jul 17, 2006 - 22 answers

When I had a c/section in 2002, I was given a medication through my IV shortly before surgery that caused a bizarre reaction. I'm possibly going to have surgery again soon and would like to know what this was so I can avoid it. [more inside]
posted by hollygoheavy on Jul 1, 2005 - 11 answers

BirthControl filter: Does anyone else experience fairly extreme side effects from hormonal birth control? I'm on Ortho-TriCyclen Lo (the low estrogen version) and have been for a year. Cons include complete loss of libido, about thirty pounds of weight gain, monthly morning-sickness type symptoms (during the first week of the cycle) and mood swings. Pros seem to be that the anxiety that hit me at thirteen and never lifted seems to be negated while on the pill. In fact, there is about a three-foot thick wall between me and any emotion whatsoever (unless I'm on the placebo). So...am I just a freak? Or has anyone else experienced anything like this? I'm especially concerned with the mental side effects - the extreme distance from emotion & enjoyment.
posted by anonymous on Dec 14, 2004 - 39 answers

Straterra and ADHD. My 13 year old son has just been diagnosed with ADHD and the dr. is recommending Straterra. Does anyone have any experience with young adolescents and Straterra, especially side effects, good, bad experiences? Any helpful hints on young adolescents and ADHD in general? Thanks.
posted by mygothlaundry on Dec 9, 2004 - 15 answers

Psychotropicdrugfilter:
I'm probably getting off Paxil after seven (!) years and I wonder:
(1) Anyone gone through the withdrawal syndromes and have any advice or heads up on what to expect? I'm terrified.
(2) I have had no "sexual" problems on Paxil. What anti-depressants should I stay away from if I really really want my libido intact?
I'm male and 29.
posted by anonymous on Nov 30, 2004 - 13 answers

Zoloft and sexual side effects, specifically the amelioration thereof. [Too much information inside.] [more inside]
posted by stet on Oct 9, 2004 - 20 answers

Quite simply, what are the negative effects of cannabis? What are withdrawal effects from frequent use, possible health problems, etc. This sprung up from a discussion my friends and I were having and I can't find any reliable source (I'm sorry, I don't consider the government a reliable source on this issue, too many political issues). I'm paticularly interested in personal experiences, but as always more inside. [more inside]
posted by geoff. on Sep 14, 2004 - 49 answers

In the U.S., some televised prescription drug ads tell you exactly what the drug is for. Others only allude cryptically to the drug's function. Still others just show a middle-aged, sweater-clad couple enjoying a sunset on a beach. Or Mike Ditka. Why?
posted by stonerose on Feb 16, 2004 - 10 answers