User Reviews for Ocella oral

I switched to this because it was cheaper. Oh my Lord, I can't believe howmany women outthere have experienced the same side affects that I have! The bloating, the breast soreness, the not sleeping, the tiredness, the feeling of being pregnant! Why is this drug still available? I am switching back to my Yasmine and I seriously worn other woman about trying this just because it's cheaper. Stick with what you know, Yasmine.

Since being switched from Yasmin to generic Ocella, the only day I did not have severe stomach cramps and diarrhea 3+ times, was the day after I accidentally missed a pill. I would rather deal with the debilitating cramps, due to my period, for three days out of a month than this.

I switched to Ocella b/c Yaz was more expensive, told it wouldn't be much different. My breasts have been swollen and very sore (worried I was pregnant, glad to see others having same issue), tired, hungry, think my hips got bigger also. Also, take this kind of med for acne, and it seems to have gotten worse since I switched. I'm rounding up month 1, I plan to pay more to switch back to Yaz. Also- since this drug is new everyone w/ bad effects please pass info along to your dr's so they know to stop prescribing it. Read More Read Less

Horrible mood swings, headaches, crying spells, acne--within 1 week of switching to Ocella from Triphasil. MD advised to finish the month, but I will not take this medication again.

I was put on ocella after I had my first baby and I hate it I am always in a bad mood it makes my horomones crazy and my breast are so tender and I think I now have a lump in one of them... I would stay with yasmin and pay more!

I was involuntarily put on Ocella when the generic came out. I originally was on Yasmin with no problems whatsoever. One week into my first Ocella dose, I was paralyzed by the worst stream of migraines that I have ever experienced. Along with the migraines came nausea and vision impairment. NOT a happy user!!!

I switched to Ocella from Femcon which was horrible, I cried all of the time and had two weeks of breakthrough bleeding in addition to my period. Ocella so far has been great, no complaints to make, except... I read two other posts about having light and decreased periods. I'm on my third placebo and still no period. Did anyone else experience a 'delayed' period?

I've been on Ocella for about 3 months. And, since being switched from Yazmin to Ocella, I've had extreme soreness in my breasts, bloating, increased appetite, nauseous, and have been tired a lot. I figured it was the pills because I didn't have any of these problems when I was on Yazmin. I was scared for a moment because I thought I was pregnant. But, when I did some research on Ocella, I found that a lot of people were experiencing some of the same problems I have been having. So that is a hugh weight lifted off my shoulders. Thank God I go to the doctor tomorrow and I will definitely requested to be switched back to Yazmine, no matter how much it costs!Read More Read Less

My doctor put me on Ocella in hopes it would help my acne -- what a mistake! I have twice as much acne as before, swollen, painful breasts and, for the first time in my life, symptoms of depression. If you're considering taking it for acne, think again.

I switched to this from Yasmin, and I am anything but happy with it. I'm much more irritable, I have more acne, and to everyone else it seems like I have more PMS. I also suffer from cramps for the first time while on birth control. I'm gonna see if I can go back to Yasmin. 2 Months of this is 2 months too much.

Have felt generally sad, even though nothing else has changed in my life...so it has to be Ocella. Have found myself randomly crying everyday at little things that normally wouldn't phase me...must be the hormones. I am going to stop taking this immediately and am anxious to see if I cry less (not a very scientific test of the medication but certainly it's an easy one)! So nice to know I'm not going crazy!

I swithed from Yasmin and have had no problems at all. My periods are very light and no PMS or side effects. I'm sad I have to switch to something else.

I am on month 3 and it will be my last. I will go back to using Yasmin! I don't care if I have to pay more. I have been depressed, irritable, and tense. My acne has been awful and my breasts are sore and swelling like when I was pregnant. Just awful! The only time I feel good is when I am on the non-hormone white pill for the one week. I have also been feeling ill and keep getting colds, sore throat and congestion that seems to start once I start a new pack each month. I don't know if it's related but I have been no where near 100% since starting this pill. Not good when trying to keep up with three little boys!Read More Read Less

I got a yeast infection right after I started using it, but the worse of all was the skin rash. The rash started on the palm of my hands and on the bottom of my feet, but it rapidly extended to all my body. Next day, I noticed I have something in my skin very similar to insects’ bites but not it was just the reaction to the pill. I don't know I have never been allergic to anything before. I stop the pill 3 days ago and it still itches all over, that without mentioning the tenderness in my breast. Awful!!!Read More Read Less

Been on a about 3 other birth control pills in the past and this one seems to work the best. The time I've had my period has decreased and I have less PMS then before. The only thing I have a problem with is more acne then usual, but other than that, I'm happy

I feel mildly depressed and sick after starting this pill. My acne has worsened.

When I started my first pack I get a yeast infection. Also...I feel crazy, very irritable and anxious.