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10 People found this comment helpful

I've been taking this for a couple months and am pretty satisfied. I take it at night because I sometimes experience nausea with medication. I experienced three side effects: breasts swelling (went from a c cup to a d cup), vaginal dryness, and extended periods. My periods are now more regular, but I went from three days to five. For those who sometimes forget to take their pill, I suggest an app ...

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4 People found this comment helpful

I started taking this just a month or two ago and I am already having bad side effects, for one, I've had a full on period for three weeks now, I even skipped the period week and went straight to my new cycle. For two I keep getting super nauseous some days, I don't even want to move. Three I've been getting blurred vision like crazy and massive migraines hat have me in tears. Was on ortho tri cyc...

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Vee | 25-34 | Female | Patient
9/8/2023
Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
Overall rating 4.7
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I had 2 week long heavy periods and then spotting between periods. Other BCs did not work. This one made my periods very light and short which was great! My only complaint is that I got way more acne since starting this medication. I know other people have the opposite effect so I am unsure why.

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Maddy | 19-24 | Female | Patient
6/8/2023
Condition: Absence of Menstrual Periods
Overall rating 3.7
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Started back in October of 22 because my periods were very irregular and when they would come I would go through half a box of tampons in 4 days, it’s made them very regular now I get them monthly and lightened them up a lot and it’s still the same amount of days of bleeding as it was before I got on the pill so 4 days but I have to take it after a meal otherwise I feel very nauseous and sick for the rest of the night

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hypochondriac | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/19/2022
Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
Overall rating 2.3
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i was on Tri-Femynor for 2 years no problem, cvs switched me to this after they ran out of my previous birth control, not even a month later i started having stabbing head pains that turned into a constant dull ache, been to the doctor multiple times thinking i had a brain tumor or something, realized my birth control was switched and now i’m back on my Tri-Femynor, 2 days into taking it and i barely have any headache now, going two days strong. oh and it made my period longer. will never go on again.Read More Read Less

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Gggggfgghhh | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/24/2022
Condition: Abnormal Bleeding from the Uterus
Overall rating 5.0
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I have no side effects and it has gave me energy. I have no headache or cramping

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Transgender | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/13/2021
Condition: Premenstrual Disorder with a State of Unhappiness
Overall rating 3.0
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I mainly take this medication to skip as many periods as I can because they make me extremely dysphoric. My doctor called this in because my regular brand was out of stock at the time. Since taking this I've been spotting badly, getting headaches, and my joints hurt like hell. I took a week off because that usually fixed the occasional spotting on my old brand, but I've been bleeding for almost three weeks now and my actual period was heavier than it's ever been- I went through 4 overnight pads in an 8 hour work shift. I'm calling my doctor to call in for my old brand and marking it as medically necessary for me. Read More Read Less

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Hailey | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/17/2021
Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
Overall rating 2.7
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First month using it, so far I had really heavy period with bad cramps. Umm it’s like I’m not even on birth control! I will try the next 2 months and see. But it worries me that it causes blood clots, kinda sus.

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Lmacie | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/7/2019
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 1.0
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I was on Mibelas 24 Fe for eight months, and developed blood clots in both of my lungs, I spent 4 days in the hospital and have only been out of the hospital 2 days. I don’t know the long term effect of this , if I will be permanently damaged, but hopefully don’t die from this! This drug is made in India, and distributed from Maryland, USA and is generic! Our insurance companies have to stop using out of country made drugs and these cheap generic drugs! I am so scared I can’t google,this right now to see the long term effects of this and I am a long distance runner and health food nut! I better be able to run again! I do marathons, but couldn’t breath when this happened! I was sick for three weeks before diagnosis! Don’t take this drug! Read More Read Less

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kiley | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/12/2019
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.3
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This medication has worked well for me, besides breaking in mouth and genital sores, like I’m allergic to it. I was hospitalized for 5 days for it this past year because of the sores. I was testing for numerous things, including herpes and they all came back negative more than once. I had sores in my mucous membranes and all over my body. The year before, I got mouth sores. After being hospitalized, I kept getting sores in both areas, just not as bad. I took a break from the BC and didn’t have anything. Just started it back up less than a week ago, and developed the sores again. I’m thinking it’s an allergic reaction so no more of this for me. I’m 23 and have only had two sexual partners. Read More Read Less

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hello | 19-24 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/21/2019
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.3
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I have been on contraceptive pills for almost 5 years, but unfortunately they discontinued my original pill. They switched me to another pill which was fine, but then my pharmacy gave me â??NORG-EEâ? which I do not recommend. I took this prescription for one week and experienced migraines, loss of appetite, depression/mood swings, and had lack of motivation. I switched it immediately because I never experienced anything so horrible (in a sense of impacting my body). It all depends on how it reacts with your body, but I will be one to say donâ??t risk trying it. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 25-34 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/22/2019
Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
Overall rating 1.7
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Started this to help regulate my periods and cysts. I've been moody, crying, vomiting, and month two I started a period that's going into the next pack and it won't go away. Let's not forget I had a yeast infection the 1st month. They say allow three months but I'm miserable.

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Moodswingpill | 25-34 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/3/2018
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 1.7
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I am a healthy 25 year old and began taking the pill again after giving my body a break from birth control. I am experiencing extremely bad mood swings very often and crying more than I ever have before. This definitely is not like me and I am going to stop taking this immediately.

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kittykat | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/8/2018
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.3
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My doctor changed me to this BC a little over a year ago. The pill does do it's job, so I am satisfied with that part, however, It does cause my face to break out sometime and it causes Melasma (Dark sun spots on the face)

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IsTaCu | 25-34 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/24/2018
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.7
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After have Nexplanon and a horrible cystic acne my doctor recommend me use Starylla. I took the pills only 2 day,( before going to bed).I woke up in the middle of the night with horrible nausea and I vomited both days after 2 hours of suffering. Headache, dizzy the whole day...This does not work for me.

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Dontusethisbc | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/4/2017
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.0
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I started taking this just a month or two ago and I am already having bad side effects, for one, I've had a full on period for three weeks now, I even skipped the period week and went straight to my new cycle. For two I keep getting super nauseous some days, I don't even want to move. Three I've been getting blurred vision like crazy and massive migraines hat have me in tears. Was on ortho tri cyclen for years and never had such I problem

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JJ | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/6/2017
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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The last birth control pill I tried made me experience extreme depression. I have had no negative side effects at all with this pill! It works great! It makes my period last for a fewer amount of days, it helps clear up acne, it hasn't changed my emotional health, and I haven't gotten pregnant! The only complaint I have is the spotting when I first started taking them, but that's with every birth control pill and is manageable. I'm very satisfied with this form of birth control.

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Scarr | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/4/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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I have gone through many different types of birth control. Ones that made me depressed and very moody but this one works for me. Everyone who reads these reviews needs to understand that birth control effects everyone differently. This works for me but as I have been reading not for a lot of other woman. Give it 3 months before you decide it is right for you. Don't get discouraged, it took me two years to find the right one for me.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/12/2016
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 2.3
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After my second baby I started getting really bad cystic acne it was driving me crazy. My derm suggested I take bc pills. I was on ortho lo brand name for close to 10 years before I had children with pretty much no problems so naturally i chose that again. Ofcourse due to insurance I was only given a generic. Lots of side effects right off the bat but I figured I would ride them out. 8 months later I'm still bloated everyday and just recently my hair started falling out. I am praying I will go back to normal after stopping this. This stuff is poison. I've had major stomach problems, headaches, bloating everyday I mean my stomach has not been flat one day since I started these. Major fatigue and just no motivation, and weight gain. The last straw my hair is falling out. Interestingly enough it has cleared my skin, but I'm not willing to be bald for clear skin.Read More Read Less

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Khaleesi | 19-24 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/12/2016
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 5.0
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I'm 23 and have been using this b.c. For over a year now. I never had Acne and when I moved to Arizona I had acne all over my chin and near my mouth and wouldnt go away. After 5 months my face cleared up with this birth control and has STAYED gone. I haven't gained any weight. No mood swings. No crazy side effects.

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Thinning Hair & not happy | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/20/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I was taking ortho tri cyclen lo forever about 4 years and when my insurance changed CVS switched me to this. I very long thick hair and since taking this my hair has extremely thinned out. I'm only 21 years old & shouldn't have be losing hair like this. I called my gynecologist and I am definitely switching birth control pills.

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Norgestimate-ethinyl est | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/3/2016
Condition: Premenstrual Disorder with a State of Unhappiness
Overall rating 2.0
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It is going on 3 months, I take BC to treat PMS symptoms. The first month was hectic, nausea, vomit, very sick. That point has passed. Now it is a little weight gain, acne, and bleeding between periods. I do think everything will be alright after the 3rd month. (My fingers are crossed, I don't want to gain weight)

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