User Reviews for Ocella oral

After taking Yasmin for years, I decided to try the generic version due to the cost. Within 2 wks, I was getting depressed,spotting constantly and my boobs were so sore, I could hardly walk! All symptoms disappared immediatly after finish that pack of pills and I returned to Yasmin. I do not recommend!

WORKS AS WELL AS YASMIN DID BUT CHEAPER I HAVE EXPERIENCED LIGHTER PERIODS WITH OCELLA!!!!!

I took this drug for less than two weeks and it caused a horrific rash and hives all over my body. this is not the same medication as yasmin so do not believe that just because it's the generic it's the same. I even went to my Ob/GYN during the time I took this drug and she couldn't even do a pelvic exam because my body was so inflamed. This is the worst experience I have ever had with medication. I do not recommend women taking this. STICK TO BRAND NAMES! Cost does not mean it's safe!

Reading others' posts was a real comfort to me. I've been on Ocella (after switching from Yasmin due to increased costs from my insurance company) for two months and I've experienced a number of full days of nausea varying from slight to severe. Obviously, I take this medication to prevent pregnancy but the symptoms make you paranoid that you ARE pregnant! I also fainted two weeks ago and am now wondering if it was related to the Ocella. I'm going to remain on the drug for another few months, but if things don't improve I will have to consider an alternative. Read More Read Less

I switched to Ocella because my pharmacist told me it was the new generic for Yasmin. I was very excited at first, but then I started piecing all my new symptoms together, and I can't wait to return to Yasmin next week. I believe I took Ocella for the previous 2-3 months and over that time have experienced a persistent "heaviness" in my low stomach area, terrible cramps even when I wasn't on my period, my skin began "acting up", I was nauseated and even found myself throwing up at random times through out the day. I thought for a bit that I might even be pregnant. This wasn't the case, and I truly feel like the "little things" that have been a such a big deal to me over the past several months can be attributed entirely to the Ocella. I have been taking Yasmin since 2003 when it first came out, and never once have I experienced any of these side effects, not to mention the "break-through" bleeding. Knowing what I know now, I would never recommend this generic to anyone. I would urge those considering the change due to the difference in cost to seriously consider whether it is worth it. I know that prices vary across the country, but here it is only a 10-15$ difference (I don't have health insurance currently). For me, the extra cost is worth every penny. Read More Read Less

I was so glad they finally made a generic for Yasmin. I've been taking it for about eight years and I switched to Ocella as soon as it came out. I have not noticed any difference whatsoever and it's effective and easy to use. I recommend it.

Do I even have to give it one star? I found this page after looking to see if there is any connection between the terrible nausea, headaches, backaches, and cramps I have with Ocella. I was not switched from another med, I started with this one. I feel like I have given it long enough. I agree with others: terrible cramps a few days a month are better than feeling like this every day!

I am another unhappy user, and find great relief to read that other women have experienced similar problems with this pill. I switched from Yasmin to Ocella when it went generic a few months ago. I felt funny after the first month, but the pharmacist assured me that Ocella is exactly the same as Yasmin, so I continued and didn't reflect much more on that until now, when side effects have gotten out of control. I've gradually become more and more irritable, weird mood swings, problems sleeping, fatigue, cramps and aches that I never had before, and trouble focusing. Worst of all, I've gotten anxious and extremely sensitive as if I were made of glass. I get upset and angry for small things, and cry almost every day for no particular reason. It seems the pill can explain much of this. Needless to say, I'm switching back to Yasmin asap.Read More Read Less

WOW...I thought I was the only who thought she was pregnant while taking this medication!! Horrible naseau...bad enough to miss work..headaches, mood swings AND acne!! I have been to the GI about 3 times to try to figure out my stomach issues...I stopped using Ocella...and I was fine!!

Ocella is just the same as Yasmin. I have had NO difference in side effects since switching. It's been about 2 months now and I was on Yasmin for over 2 years. Ocella (just like Yasmin) makes my skin perfect and made my chest bigger--which I won't complain about! It also makes my periods very regular (Weds-Sun) with NO cramping or any other sign than the obvious. Please don't let people's horror stories sway you, this pill is the same thing!!

Well, I haven't gotten pregnant, but I feel it. I've never had acne before taking Ocella, but I DO NOW. I have occassional pelvic cramping, breast tenderness, mood swings, and weight gain. I was put on this b/c because my doctor said it would work well with the anxiety med I've been taking, but as soon as I started Ocella my Celexa lost it's potency. Now I'm just a moody, crampy, fat chic. Good luck ladies.

Ocella has been just as effective as Yasmin for me.

I switched from Yasmine to Ocella a month ago, as the pharmacy asked me if it would bother me to take a generic. I broke out in terrible hives; with welts from my eyes to my ankles. I segregated by morning pills and found it was Ocella causing the allergic reaction. I called the pharmacist and the gynecologist, and they both stated it was unusual as Yasmine and Ocella have the same active ingredients. Judging by the comments contained here, I would say it is not uncommon. I was able to remedy it by taking benedryl on my own to counter the allergic reaction...I started back on Yasmine, and everything seems to be o.k. Read More Read Less

ive had this crazy rash on my scalp since i have started taking this stupid medicine. I feel sick all the time. My acne cam back. I used to take Yaz but i had to switch cause of the insurance but yea Yaz was great.Ocella...not so great

I have had the absolute worst time with this. I stay sick all the time. It has made me so nauseated. I've had many break outs. Also my period is delayed whenever I go on the white pills. My breasts are tender and many times I think I'm pregnant due to the symptoms.

I had a very strange allergic reaction to this medication. I developed large raised and itchy welps on my forehead and in my hair. They would go away at night and then reoccur the next day. If I ever touched or scratched them, the got really large and swollen. I stopped taking it and began taking another bc, the rash immediatley went away. I do not recommend this medication. I loved Yasmin but my insurance stopped covering it.

This medication kept me from getting pregnant, and that's the only good thing I can say about it. Like many other women on here, I have experienced extreme side effects from Ocella. I have had intermittent lower back pains ever since my insurance switched from Yasmin. I spent 8 hours in the ER this weekend for severe lower abdominal pain and "dysfunctional uterine bleeding." At night, the pain gets so bad that it brings me to tears. My moods have been all over the place and my breasts have been really tender. My ob-gyn is switching me back to Yasmin asap. I would not recommend this product to anyone. I would rather pay $20 extra for Yasmin than go through this debilitating pain.Read More Read Less

I was switched from Yasmin to Ocella. After the first week or so I started having severe stomach pain. My Dr. tested me for a stomach bacteria called H. Pylori as it had the same symptoms as I was having: bloating, tirendess, throwing up, strange appetite chage. The test came back negative. After further looking into what had changed in my life the only thing that was left was the switch to the Ocella. I am no longer taking the pills and will be getting a perscription for Yasmin again. Discomfort from a bloated feeling as well as stabbing pain in my stomach is just not worth having a shorter consistant period.Read More Read Less

I switched from Yasmin to Ocella 4 month ago because of it's price.It works great for me.I used to have headaches on Yasmin during sugar peel week and I don't any more, my periods are day shorter and with less cramps.I do not have any side-effects other than extra cash in my pocket.

I switched to Ocella from Yasmin a couple of months ago to save money. I have had the worst experience with Ocella. My breasts have been really sore and I am bloated all the time! I thought I was the only one having problems. I am switching back to Yasmin. I hope it hasn't done any other damage to my body!!!