Reviewer: graypjs, 19-24 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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This medication does it's job, however, the side effects are definitely worth considering. About two months into taking this drug I started having bouts of nausea and vomiting (lasting 2-3 days) that I still get at least twice a month. I have also developed regular migraines, one of which resulted in my fainting. Furthermore, I have had a significant increase in my anger outbursts. I never use ... Show Full Comment

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This medication does it's job, however, the side effects are definitely worth considering. About two months into taking this drug I started having bouts of nausea and vomiting (lasting 2-3 days) that I still get at least twice a month. I have also developed regular migraines, one of which resulted in my fainting. Furthermore, I have had a significant increase in my anger outbursts. I never used to be this angry over things, but after taking this birth control for a couple months, I began to explode with rage, which is quite rare for me. Positives: my period was much lighter, shorter, and less painful, I did not worry about unplanned pregnancy, and neither my weight nor acne were affected.
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Reviewer: Vick, 25-34 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I have been taking this BC for approx 6 years give or take. My new DR and I have been trying to figure out why I am having so many heath issues. We have come to the conclusion that this BC made my blood pressure increase that my DR and I are having problems controlling. My weight has never been so hard to manage either. I was told I have elevated liver enzymes now and I have a diseased Gallbladder ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking this BC for approx 6 years give or take. My new DR and I have been trying to figure out why I am having so many heath issues. We have come to the conclusion that this BC made my blood pressure increase that my DR and I are having problems controlling. My weight has never been so hard to manage either. I was told I have elevated liver enzymes now and I have a diseased Gallbladder. I have all the long term side effects of the medication. About a year ago I began having heart palpitations about 4 days in a new pill pack that would occur randomly for about a week, then they would go away. I got scared and I started tracking it. This pill is the cause if my health issues, I will be moving to a non-hormonal IUD. It has most definitely prevented pregnancy, not even a scare. It is very effective. I have just personally had long term side effects.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I’ve been on this birth control for about a year and a half. I didn’t realize how bad my side effects until recently. The headaches that came with my period have been horrible and depression/ suicidal thoughts have definitely came along with it too. It regulates my period and made it a lot lighter so that’s a slight positive.

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I’ve been on this birth control for about a year and a half. I didn’t realize how bad my side effects until recently. The headaches that came with my period have been horrible and depression/ suicidal thoughts have definitely came along with it too. It regulates my period and made it a lot lighter so that’s a slight positive.
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Reviewer: Jessy_8292, 13-18 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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This BC made my acne act up but not too bad. I have TERRIBLE moodiness!I've been in this BC for about 4 months and I've now started vomiting anytime I take 2 pills if I've missed one. I get really bad headaches as well. This BC has messed with my weight, anxiety, energy, and mental health all over.the only thing it was good for was making my periods short.

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This BC made my acne act up but not too bad. I have TERRIBLE moodiness!I've been in this BC for about 4 months and I've now started vomiting anytime I take 2 pills if I've missed one. I get really bad headaches as well. This BC has messed with my weight, anxiety, energy, and mental health all over.the only thing it was good for was making my periods short.
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Reviewer: 19-24 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I have been using this bc for about 6 months now. It is effective, and I have gone up a little bit in bra size. My only complaint is that this pill has made me gain weight. My diet/activity has not changed and since being on this pill I have gained 5 pounds. I know it affects everyone differently and if your use for it is to prevent pregnancy, I highly recommend.

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I have been using this bc for about 6 months now. It is effective, and I have gone up a little bit in bra size. My only complaint is that this pill has made me gain weight. My diet/activity has not changed and since being on this pill I have gained 5 pounds. I know it affects everyone differently and if your use for it is to prevent pregnancy, I highly recommend.
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