Absolutely nobody is saying anything... so, what’s the verdict? How are we all feeling about these new drug formularies and the updated pharmacy policies?
Emily Johnson34 said:I've been on Apollo 11 for about a year now, and lately, I’ve been dealing with some pain during intercourse along with a massive drop in my libido. Honestly, I panicked. I thought I was coming down with some serious underlying illness until I stumbled upon this forum and realized it might actually be the pills. Has anyone else dealt with this? Is it really the medication, or is it something else entirely?
By the way, I have two packs left and I'm planning to stop taking them soon, so does anyone have recommendations for better options?? Thanks
Yeah, one of the potential side effects is definitely a lower sex drive and painful intercourse—basically, the vaginal lining thins out, which leads to more irritation.
Just look at it as an accidental, enhanced form of birth control.😉
pikapolonica said:So, I was on Apollo 11 for two years straight without missing a beat. I was getting regular liver function tests, everything looked fine. Then, out of nowhere, my PMS started hitting me like a freight train—I felt like I was losing my mind during those weeks. So, I decided enough was enough. Time for a break and a switch. My doctor prescribed Yasmin (after my liver tests came back clean, though my bilirubin was slightly elevated) to start once my period arrived. But guess what? IT’S NOT HERE! It's 17 days late! Before I stopped, my cycles were totally regular, just painful. And no, it’s not pregnancy; I took two tests and they were both negative. Should I just wait a bit longer? I read somewhere that it takes some time for things to reset and for your ovaries to get back to work—maybe two or three months? Please, someone, tell me it's okay! I really don't want my hormones going rogue after they played so nicely for so long!
Hang in there, If this is that first "normal" period you're waiting for (you know, after being off the pill for a month), it's entirely possible it's just running late for no specific reason. Your body needs a moment to adjust to a different hormonal dosage, right?
Tylenol is basically just paracetamol plus some extra stuff, whereas Voltaren is diclofenac. Structurally speaking, they aren't directly linked, so you shouldn't technically be allergic to both... but then again... maybe try testing it out with aspirin next time. 🙂
If that cough is absolutely relentless—I mean, the kind where you feel like your eyes are going to pop right out of your head 🙂—then grabbing some Mucinex (dextromethorphan) might actually be worth it.
Think about syrups made with marshmallow root, Iceland moss, and stuff like that... For instance, you could try something like Mucinex or even an herbal blend with propolis...
Or maybe lozenges would work better for you? Something like those specialty mints or herbal drops...
According to the law, they’re required to have... The only real issue is what a pharmacy actually does with those expired meds, since there isn't a single compliant disposal site or incinerator in the US that meets the strict regulations... but honestly, that's a headache for the pharmacy to deal with, not us. 😉
I really hope you guys are actually checking your expiration dates and tossing those old meds into the pharmacy's disposal bin instead of letting them sit there. 😉
The simplest fix? Just stop eating dinner. Let’s be honest—hardly anyone has the discipline to stick to some strict, prescribed diet anyway. Instead, just throw in thirty minutes of cardio every day. Acupuncture isn't going to save you if you don't get your caloric intake under control. And since those sessions aren't exactly cheap, people end up starving themselves just because they have a needle in their ear... and then what happens right after? The yo-yo effect kicks in.
So, let's talk about cigarettes. See, cigarette smoke is loaded with carbon monoxide. Because CO has a much higher affinity for hemoglobin than oxygen does, your blood cells essentially stop delivering enough oxygen to your system, causing them to die off. That’s what triggers atherosclerosis, which eventually leads straight to a heart attack.
If you're already dealing with poor circulation on top of that, you're basically playing with fire. The risk just skyrockets.
True enough, those mice were practically running marathons in their cages... but if I recall correctly, they were pumped full of enough caffeine to make a Starbucks barista blush. It was easily more than what would happen if I suddenly downed 100 shots of espresso at once... which, let’s be honest, would probably just kill me.
One of my exam questions in film studies actually touched on the harmful effects of coffee... and honestly, despite the adrenaline spikes and the jitters it gives me, I just can't quit it... it's simply too damn good. 🙂
Well, if that's what people want, more power to them... But I honestly struggle to wrap my head around how any "medicine" can actually work if you have to swallow a pill the size of Jupiter just to ensure you've ingested a single molecule of the active ingredient...
Everywhere you turn, within a two-minute walk, you’re going to stumble right into some beauty parlor or hair salon offering tanning beds. It’s constant. If you’re hanging around downtown—say, near Broadway or 5th Avenue—you can't escape them. There's always another tanning studio on every corner.
In most gyms where they actually bother to employ trainers, they can moonlight as personal coaches outside of their regular shifts (I think it's about $80-$$100 an hour if I recall correctly). But if you're already at the gym during their hours, they'll definitely spend those first month or two keeping a close eye on your form and designing custom workouts tailored to your specific goals—like dropping some weight—until you finally "find your footing."
Have you ever thought about looking into one of those specialized weight loss clinics? You know, the ones where you get a whole team consisting of a doctor, a nutritionist, and a trainer all working together? Since you’re clearly thinking seriously about this lifestyle overhaul, I suspect their professional guidance and structured plans could be a massive help to you...
Hitting the gym is a solid move, really. But listen, do yourself a favor and find a place where a trainer will actually watch over you for those first few sessions... because while some exercises are standard, others absolutely need to be tweaked—or skipped entirely—just to keep the pressure off your knees.