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Reviewer: Xoxo, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Yeah, I’m not pregnant but I feel like I am ?? This stuff isn’t as great as it was when I was 14 & on it. I have constant back aches, cramps, & I get nauseous so easily. ?? I hate this & im gonna get off when this cycle is Over.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I've been taking the now about 3months.. I have noticed alittle bloat water weight since taking them. I do forget to take them at the same time but never missed a dose. Also I have not gotten my period at all.. took 3 pregnancy test over the months and all negative. So I'm glad
Hope I never get it again
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Reviewer: sixvix, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I took loestrin from 16-21. I stopped taking bc altogether until i got pregnant. Now post partem, my doctor prescribed this. It’s been 2-3 months now and i’m miserable. i’ve had 3 periods in one month. They’re heavier and longer than normal. i have frequent headaches and nausea. I have crazy mood swings. and my appetite has changed. unfortunately, i have to finish this month’s pack before starting
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Reviewer: hrmz, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I've been taking this birth control for 7 years and never had an issue. I think my body just may be more cooperative than most in that before I took BC I never struggled with acne/bad PMS/bad cramps. This birth control hasn't given me any adverse effects except probably reducing my sex drive a bit.
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Reviewer: ag4378, 19-24 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I started taking Sprintec 3.5 years ago. By reading other reviews, Iâ??ve noticed this birth control has a completely different effect on those who take it. I have never gotten pregnant while taking it, so it does itâ??s job. However, I have completely lost my sex drive. My periods are moderate to light (they used to be heavy with horrible cramps). I donâ??t experience many mood swi
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