Smokers symptoms and conditions

Took Yaz years ago for some months. Do not remember many side effects. Starting taking it in July 2009 and within 2 weeks was hospitalized with pulmonary embolisms in both lung. Which means blood clots in both lungs. Doctor's could not find any other reason than Yaz. Please DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. I was a healthy 37 year old with not history of clotting disorders and now I have to have see a hematologist, pulmonologist and take Coumadin for the next 6-9 months. I never thought that a medicine could destroy me in as little of a time as 2 weeks. I thank God for getting me through it and am writing to warn any future users. Don't take this med.

Just a quick question: were any of you that were having heart problems on the pill smokers?

oh and here is the birth control pill side effect list...

Common side effects of oral contraceptives include loss of sex drive (libido), headaches, acne, weight gain, vaginal infections, and depression. Current research indicates that oral contraceptives increase your risk of acquiring HIV if your partner is infected. Oral contraceptives also have some uncommon but serious health risks associated with their use, especially among smokers; these include abnormal blood clotting and heart attacks, breast cancer, and gallbladder disease.

I have had my Mirena for about 4 months. I have had the most uncomfortable breasts for about a month now, they have increased a full cup size (from D to DD). This wouldn't be so bad except for the fact that I can't even take my bra off because they are so sore. Has anyone else has this happen? I really don't want to have it removed it was bad enough getting it put in. Does anyone know if the symptoms will go away eventually? I do agree with you all that have said, if I didn't know better I would think I was about 3 months pregnant!! What's up with this stuff?

I started on Singulair about 7 months ago and I tell you I've been sick all winter with asthma. I've had respiratory infections, bronchitis, etc. I don't smoke at all nor am I around smokers. I've found myself depressed and having suicidal thoughts. My mood swings have been off the charts. I get mad about the most insignificant events and sometimes I even get violent. I've broken dishes and even kicked the garbage can into pieces. I am by no means ever violent but after reading everyone's testimony about Singulair, can my symptoms be a result of taking this drug for 6 months now. If so, Merck needs to be held responsible. I lost out on a 5 year relationship because of my behavior.

I am participating in a research study for Wellbutrin helping smokers to quit. I am 25 years old. The study is a double blind study so there is a possibility that I am on placebo...but judging from my feelings - I am not. I have been on wellbutrin for 8 days now. I went from 150mg to 300mg in the course of 3 days. My symptoms/side effects include feeling "blah", not having interest in conversation, coordination problems (I have had issues with walking up and down stairs; almost to the point of falling), small episodes of memory loss, and I am thinking possible hair loss. The hair loss is the most devastating to me and I am going to stop taking wellbutrin because of it. I will find another way to quit smoking - there is no sense in taking something that is going to make me feel horrible about myself. Has anyone quit taking it and have their hair grow back?

First of all i am not allowing guys to do that, if ur not married an ur takin bc so that guys can go in u without a condomn, ur a slut,,, also
if what i said ofened anyone sry but, deal with it, i posted what i did because when i was researching the pill most of the comments were negative, and quite frankly a lil oversensitve and secondly do not talk to me like i am a child, i have a condition where i pass out 8-10 times a day and i have been phsyically abused soince i was 8, so ya i have a right to tell u to quite bitching and if u looke an the website most people who have bad side effects are fat smokers who are over sensitive im just sayiiin g state uur simtoms thats fine but dont complain cuz it could scare other people , and secondly whpo made u the post police

Hey, 17 year old child.... That is an extremely rude post. These people are looking for help from some serious side effects. Just because you are not getting the side effects doesn't mean they don't occur. And it certainly doesn't mean the people talking about them are "old, fat, smokers, or crankly lil" as you say. God help you if you ever experience any negative side effects from any medicine. It's fine to post that you are not having side effects, but there is no need to put other people down. I hope you can grow up soon and realize how in-sensitive you are.

Actually, i have been on the pill for a week and a half and it is perfect!!! I am 17 years old, almost 18 and i think it is amazing, i take it at the same time everyday i mean EXACTLY the same time, 9pm everyday, not 9 :03 0r 8:58, 9 pm my doctor said that taking it at night helps if there are any side effects. Which there are not!!! In fact, my boobs are bigger, i have lost 5 pounds , i was not over weight at all , and am not under weight now. just fyi, anyway all of the postings are like crazy, all these people complaning o im moody my boobs hurt, SUCK IT UP!!!, everyone responds to medicine deiferently and posting what happened to u is fine, but dont complain, anyway, i just wanted to post this for anyone who is getting freaked out by all of the other information. As long as ur not old, fat, a smoker, or a cranky lil Bit*h ur gonna be fine.

A Nuvaring proponent and user for 4 years (I started when it was first available on the US market) I decided to stop using it 2 weeks ago after reading some horrifying posts regarding the exponential increase in risk of stroke and pulmonary embolism in women who are 1.)35+ and 2.) smokers. What was most frightening, was the fact that most of the women who have died or are wheelchair bound, due to Nuvaring complications are under 30 and non-smokers.
The reason I have continued my research is because I have realized that for the past two years, I have experienced what I now believe to be side effects. I never had PMS before using the ring. With each year of use, my PMS has become more severe and of longer duration -- up to 2 weeks prior to my period. I have had horrible lower back pain for over 1 year, and x-rays from my chiropractor indicate no symptoms of a structural problem. Even after PT, the pain didn't subside. Additionally, I have experienced the mood swings and depression other women on this site report. I was constantly anxious, frustrated for no apparent reason, angry, and short-tempered to the point of volatile. The change in my personality has been obvious and rather disturbing. I am relieved to know that this shift might have been related, and I am curious to know how I will feel as the hormones from the ring are purged from my system. I am now choosing to use a non-hormonal contraceptive -- the sponge. It's easy, safe, convenient, and not dangerous to my health.

Something all women need to remember -- We are still guinea pigs for the health and pharmaceutical industries. Until women stand up and demand fair and equal respect for their health and welfare (that means vote - and not for those on the side of big business !!!) and stop supporting industries and politicians who LIMIT choices for women, this problem is NOT going away. The Nuvaring is just another example....

I begun taking Lisinopril about 2 months ago. Was lightheaded at first for about 2 or 3 weeks but that side effect seemed to disappear. My blood pressure has never been better (from 170/105 to 98/65) but just as soon as my lightheadedness went away, I started developing a dry cough. I didn't think much of it at first as I have summer allergies and my husband had just gotten over a cold with a bad cough that lasted almost 4 weeks. I just figured I had caught his cold. But after 4 weeks passed and my cough just kept getting worse instead of better. Just like everyone else on this site, I have a horrible persistent cough that brings me to the point of tears and dry heaves many times during the day and night. I haven't had a good night sleep in I don't know how long and my poor husband suffers right along with me too.

I finally went to the doctor 2 weeks ago and was prescribed an antibotic for what she described as sinusitis. Well, after finishing my 2 weeks supply of antiboitic and Mucinex, my cough is worse than ever. Since my husband and ex-husband are both smokers, I started fearing the thought of lung cancer until I found this site. I was so relieved to find out that what I'm experiencing is like a carbon-copy of so many other unfortunate people on this drug. I called my doctor today and told her the antibiotics did nothing and that I was sure it was the Lisinopril. She advised me to stop taking it immediately and monitor my cough for 2 weeks and then go in to see her. I was relieved but also scared after reading other people who have been off this drug for up to a year and still have a horrible cough. I don't know what I'll do if this doesn't go away! It's having a terrible affect on my sleep and my job as I'm constantly having to put customers on hold while I hack my brains out.

I'll post any updates on my hopeful improvement after going off this horrible stuff!! Good luck and thanks very much to everyone out there who has shared their experiences! It really helps to know that it's not just you who is going through this misery!