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I'm in my 5th month of taking Yasmin, and in my 4th month I developed rashes on my face and all over my body. They look like inflamed skin with heads of pus, and very itchy. I first thought it was some severe skin reaction unrelated to the pill because I've taken bc before (ortho-tricyclen) for many years and that never happened. But after reading this forum, I think the cause is Yasmin. I've never had any skin issues like this before, and what's worse is that my immune system has been weakened and I got a bad flu-like illness with high fever in my 4th month of taking this pill. In fact, I'm experiencing my second rash reaction right now, and I'm in my 5th month. This time I'm heaving as well. I think I will stop this drug tonight. I'm so glad you are sharing your experiences on this forum because reading this helped me figure out why I've been so sick. From what I'm hearing, this drug is awful! Nobody should risk taking it because it is even worse than high dose pills, in my experience.

I have been taking the generic form of Wellbutrin (social anxiety with a touch of ADHD) for just over six months and as much as I hate to admit it, I believe that the bad is finally, convincingly, outweighing the good.
The good things that came along with 150mg of the SR every morning at 11:00: Weight loss (but only after an initial one month period of eating every form or carbohydrate I could find), it seems to brighten the whites of my otherwise cloudy eyes, helped me maintain conversations with people that I would have normally cut off early, and possibly--but only possibly--helps me focus (although the hyper focus that I used to get via the ADHD is gone. Completely. Non-existent.)
Which brings me to the bad: This goes against most of what I've read other people experience on Wellbutrin but lethargy has set in. And it feels like it's here to stay. It's not really a sedated lethargy but more of a false contentment that everything is just fine the way it is. No progression, no improvement, and looking to the future is almost impossible through the fog. I too, during the first two or three weeks, had the speedy, productive reaction to the medication. But that has subsided. Next, hair loss has become a concern. I'm in my thirties and it could be just how it goes but I truly doubt it. Mild constipation may seem bearable but I miss regularity more than I have time to describe. Ringing in the ears. Impaired memory. Confusion. Forgetfulness to a fault. Mild hives on the back. Irritability. A marked shortness of breath. After one month on Wellbutrin, I could barely run a mile on the treadmill when I've been accustomed to flying through three to five with ease. I feel weak, vulnerable even. Working out has therefore fallen to the wayside. And last, but probably the worst, this medication has seemed to cultivate a serious craving for other drugs. I can't explain it but I can't take it anymore either.
Like most people on a medication, I have read numerous posts and some people share some of my concerns but mostly, it seems that the people who report in are the speedy folks on day two or week two. That is, in my opinion, only a bit helpful, since these effects are usually short-lived. Wellbutrin started out with promise but while parts of me look into the mirror and see an improvement, underneath it all, I know that it is purely a nicely dressed form of prescribed avoidance.
I haven't posted this to discourage anyone. If it works for you--great. Really. But I also haven't read anyone's experience that matched my own so I figured it might help someone who is going through any of the same. Good luck.

I am a Pharm.D student and have been looking deep into Lipitor. Lipitor decreases your bodies Cholesterol level, even the cholesterol your body naturally produces. This, for men in particular, has many side effects, especially younger men. Cholesterol is the building block to many of the male hormones, especially testosterone. By taking Lipitor, you are basically bringing down your testosterone level. This will result in testicular shrinkage, aromatizing (getting a belly and developing breast), and many more masculine to feminine changes. I am just letting you know the danger of taking Lipitor. If you want to help control your cholesterol, exercise and eat green food (lettuce, broccoli, green beans, green peppers, etc.). This will make you feel better, be naturally healthy, and also, eating healthy helps maintain and produce male hormones which begin to deteriorate after age 40-45. Just my opinion.

Taking it for 1 month. 1st 2 1/2 weeks good, then very sudden weight gain (10 lbs in 10 days) and severe swelling in legs & ankles, some in face and hands also. Took 2.5 daily. When will the swelling go away? Stopped the medication 2 days ago. No problem quitting.
Worked great for sleeping and as a compliment to 60mg paxil for severe situational depression.

I have been on Yasmin for 15 months with very little side effects. I was put on it when I was not sexually active because I was getting hormone related migraines. But then when it came time for me to get married and become sexually active, my doc and I decided that I should just continue on Yasmin...in both cases, my experience has been very good.

The only side effects I have ever experienced are dryness (in hair, skin and in the vaginal area) and subsequent thirst. These are easily helped with the intake of more water and thus my complaints are minimal.

Just wanted to post a positive experience. If you're looking into which pill is right for you, please keep in mind that people usually only post negative things...lots of people don't think to seek out companies and compliment them so what you see here will naturally, be unbalanced (no matter which drug you are researching).

Hope you find the right option for you!