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10 Sep 2013

I've been taking errin for 3 months. My pain is gone but I feel like I'm going crazy. I'm dizzy, my legs feel like they swell at night and my feet are alway hot. I've gained weight. My moods have changed.

—Posted by Anonymous

21 Jul 2012

i am a 49 yr old women thats over weight and inactive. errin was prescribed due to fibroids (heavy monthly bleeding) I did not see any improvement in the first 4 or 5 months the doctor was going to take me off it but i requested to go longer. I had this feeling it needed a chance to get into my system and i was right. i began to NOT have night sweats and my emotions seemed better balanced. my periods were not as heavy. with a tampon and a over night pad i can now go all night without getting up to change. normally my periods are very heavy for 2 days now it is down to 1 day and they are not heavy i would say it is a normal period. i still have blood clots each month. years ago when i was young i was on birth control and over time i did not even have a period so i am wondering if over time with taking Errin if i will not have any periods. time will tell. After being on errin and active (i was working full time) i did not have any swelling in my feet or legs. I now have swelling in my feet and legs from an hour of getting up in the morning lasting all day and getting worse through out the day but i am over weight and inactive. we have also had very hot humid weather and i eat salty foods. when i was eating healthy i DID NOT have swollen legs or feet. i did make a doctors appointment to make sure it is not a side effect of the medication. i hope this information helps. For me this medication is keeping me out of surgery for now. every BODY is different you know your own body better than anyone else. Educate yourself on medications and good eating habits. Good luck and God Bless

—Posted by Deb

05 Nov 2010

I have used Errin for the last 11 months while breastfeeding my son. I lost all my pregnancy weight in the first four months and now have been able to maintain it. It stopped my periods (also very nice since it returned at 12 wks postpartum despite breastfeeding 100%) I feel it may have contributed to a decrease in patience and increased my moods swings but I had a lot of stress also which could have caused it. overall I have been very satisfied with this medication.

—Posted by Sherri

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Errin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	5.9%	5.9%	58.8%	11.8%	17.6%
Balance/Equilibrium	5.6%	0%	77.8%	5.6%	11.1%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	88.2%	0%	11.8%
Breathing	0%	5.9%	82.4%	5.9%	5.9%
Confidence	0%	17.6%	58.8%	17.6%	5.9%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	5.6%	77.8%	11.1%	5.6%
Digestion	5.6%	5.6%	72.2%	5.6%	11.1%
Emotional Well-being	5.6%	22.2%	44.4%	22.2%	5.6%
Energy	0%	11.8%	64.7%	5.9%	17.6%
Eyesight	0%	5.9%	82.4%	11.8%	0%
Memory	5.6%	5.6%	61.1%	27.8%	0%
Mental Clarity	5.6%	5.6%	55.6%	22.2%	11.1%
Pain	5.6%	11.1%	72.2%	11.1%	0%
Patience	5.6%	27.8%	22.2%	33.3%	11.1%
Sexual Health	5.6%	16.7%	61.1%	5.6%	11.1%
Skin Complexion	0%	11.1%	55.6%	16.7%	16.7%
Sleep	11.1%	5.6%	61.1%	22.2%	0%
Stress Level	5.6%	16.7%	50%	16.7%	11.1%

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Commonly Reported Errin Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Acne	50%	25%	0%	25%	0%
Anxiety	66.7%	16.7%	8.3%	8.3%	0%
Blurred Vision	66.7%	25%	8.3%	0%	0%
Breast Tenderness	64.3%	7.1%	7.1%	7.1%	14.3%
Breathing Difficulties	83.3%	8.3%	8.3%	0%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	35.7%	14.3%	28.6%	14.3%	7.1%
Cold Symptoms	58.3%	16.7%	16.7%	8.3%	0%
Confusion	66.7%	25%	8.3%	0%	0%
Depression	56.2%	18.8%	18.8%	6.2%	0%
Diarrhea	75%	16.7%	8.3%	0%	0%
Dizziness	68.8%	12.5%	6.2%	12.5%	0%
Drowsiness	66.7%	8.3%	0%	16.7%	8.3%
Fatigue	37.5%	12.5%	25%	18.8%	6.2%
Fever	91.7%	8.3%	0%	0%	0%
Gas	58.3%	25%	0%	16.7%	0%
Headache	46.7%	26.7%	20%	0%	6.7%
Insomnia	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Bleeding	61.5%	23.1%	7.7%	7.7%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	83.3%	8.3%	0%	8.3%	0%
Mood Swings	50%	0%	12.5%	31.2%	6.2%
Muscle Cramping	66.7%	16.7%	0%	8.3%	8.3%
Nausea	61.5%	15.4%	15.4%	7.7%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	75%	8.3%	0%	8.3%	8.3%
Stomach Ache	75%	16.7%	8.3%	0%	0%
Yeast Infection	76.9%	7.7%	7.7%	7.7%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Errin Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	25%	50%	0%	25%	0%
Anxiety	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Benign Liver Tumor	92.9%	0%	7.1%	0%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	50%	25%	25%	0%	0%
Cervical Cancer	92.3%	7.7%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	53.8%	23.1%	15.4%	7.7%	0%
Chest Pain	57.1%	28.6%	7.1%	7.1%	0%
Diabetes	92.3%	0%	7.7%	0%	0%
Eye / Vision Problems	84.6%	7.7%	0%	7.7%	0%
Irregular Bleeding	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Irregular Periods (women)	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Numbing Sensation	84.6%	15.4%	0%	0%	0%
Pain in Limbs	76.9%	15.4%	0%	7.7%	0%
Yeast Infection	0%	0%	0%	0%	100%

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Episodes since taking Errin

Since taking Errin Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

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10 Sep 2013	I've been taking errin for 3 months. My pain is gone but I feel like I'm going crazy. I'm dizzy, my legs feel like they swell at night and my feet are alway hot. I've gained weight. My moods have changed. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
21 Jul 2012	i am a 49 yr old women thats over weight and inactive. errin was prescribed due to fibroids (heavy monthly bleeding) I did not see any improvement in the first 4 or 5 months the doctor was going to take me off it but i requested to go longer. I had this feeling it needed a chance to get into my system and i was right. i began to NOT have night sweats and my emotions seemed better balanced. my periods were not as heavy. with a tampon and a over night pad i can now go all night without getting up to change. normally my periods are very heavy for 2 days now it is down to 1 day and they are not heavy i would say it is a normal period. i still have blood clots each month. years ago when i was young i was on birth control and over time i did not even have a period so i am wondering if over time with taking Errin if i will not have any periods. time will tell. After being on errin and active (i was working full time) i did not have any swelling in my feet or legs. I now have swelling in my feet and legs from an hour of getting up in the morning lasting all day and getting worse through out the day but i am over weight and inactive. we have also had very hot humid weather and i eat salty foods. when i was eating healthy i DID NOT have swollen legs or feet. i did make a doctors appointment to make sure it is not a side effect of the medication. i hope this information helps. For me this medication is keeping me out of surgery for now. every BODY is different you know your own body better than anyone else. Educate yourself on medications and good eating habits. Good luck and God Bless —Posted by Deb Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
05 Nov 2010	I have used Errin for the last 11 months while breastfeeding my son. I lost all my pregnancy weight in the first four months and now have been able to maintain it. It stopped my periods (also very nice since it returned at 12 wks postpartum despite breastfeeding 100%) I feel it may have contributed to a decrease in patience and increased my moods swings but I had a lot of stress also which could have caused it. overall I have been very satisfied with this medication. —Posted by Sherri Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
20 May 2010	I have been satisfied with my experience with Errin. heard about this survey through PPREP intern —Posted by jturner Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
14 Nov 2008	horrible, I just stopped taking it. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use