Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was switched to this as a generic alternative by my pharmacy. It made me extremely hormonal with huge mood swings. I would start crying over everything and became very depressed. As soon as I switched back, my symptoms went away.

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I was switched to this as a generic alternative by my pharmacy. It made me extremely hormonal with huge mood swings. I would start crying over everything and became very depressed. As soon as I switched back, my symptoms went away.
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Reviewer: richa13, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was prescribed this because of the terrible experience I had on my other birth control I was taking, and this one is much better. It's a lower dosage, but I never get nauseous, headaches, or spotting. The only thing I will complain about is my breasts feel extremely tender all the time and I had terrible backaches the first couple of weeks of taking the pill. Also, my face tends to break out a l ... Show Full Comment

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I was prescribed this because of the terrible experience I had on my other birth control I was taking, and this one is much better. It's a lower dosage, but I never get nauseous, headaches, or spotting. The only thing I will complain about is my breasts feel extremely tender all the time and I had terrible backaches the first couple of weeks of taking the pill. Also, my face tends to break out a little when I'm on the placebo pills,so for someone who has never had acne in their life, that kind of sucks. My sex drive has increased...tremendously. Overall no complaints.
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Reviewer: 1234567823, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Pharmacist switched me to this and I HATE it. I've been on the pill for 2 years and never had breakthrough bleeding until taking Gildess. Also gave me bad acne which I never had before either. Do NOT take it, although it has been effective at preventing pregnancy the side effects are not worth it

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Pharmacist switched me to this and I HATE it. I've been on the pill for 2 years and never had breakthrough bleeding until taking Gildess. Also gave me bad acne which I never had before either. Do NOT take it, although it has been effective at preventing pregnancy the side effects are not worth it
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I used to be on microgestin and then my pharmacy switched me to gildess. It's been over a year since i've been on this pill. I HATE this pill! Supposedly, it's the same drug, just a different name but it is not the same pill for a number of reasons. If you don't take this pill at the same exact time every single day, you will experience spotting anywhere from 3 days-1 week. I also have experienced ... Show Full Comment

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I used to be on microgestin and then my pharmacy switched me to gildess. It's been over a year since i've been on this pill. I HATE this pill! Supposedly, it's the same drug, just a different name but it is not the same pill for a number of reasons. If you don't take this pill at the same exact time every single day, you will experience spotting anywhere from 3 days-1 week. I also have experienced painful and relentless cramps on and off for days. One of the main reason I take BC is for my painful menstrual cramps..It has also made me gain wieght!!If you choose this BC, I would greatly suggest getting the name brand and NOT the generic. Gildess is probably the worst BC i've ever been on.
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Reviewer: baldinginohio, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was given Gildess last month as a generic for Loestrin FE (usually I'm given microgestin FE, but I switched pharmacies). My hair started falling out in clumps! I called my physician and, after looking it up, she told me that Gildess has a higher physiologic effect on androgens, even though the amount of progesterone is the same as what I've been taking. They TYPE of progesterone has an impact ... Show Full Comment

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I was given Gildess last month as a generic for Loestrin FE (usually I'm given microgestin FE, but I switched pharmacies). My hair started falling out in clumps! I called my physician and, after looking it up, she told me that Gildess has a higher physiologic effect on androgens, even though the amount of progesterone is the same as what I've been taking. They TYPE of progesterone has an impact. I immediately switched back to microgestin, but my hair is still falling out. I'm hoping it stops soon, it's terrible!
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