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Balcoltra for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 3)

Balcoltra has an average rating of 3.7 out of 10 from a total of 58 reviews for the treatment of Birth Control. 24% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 66% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Balcoltra

  • Whit
  • February 4, 2022

"Went to the gyno about chronic yeast infections and all I was told was to stop wearing tight pants and cut caffeine. The doctor then fixated on the fact that I’m married and not on BC. I had no insurance and instead of prescribing me something affordable she gives me a few sample boxes of Balcoltra. The nurse who retrieved these boxes had a look of concern on her face, and I should have walked away from the whole situation. I gave them a try instead. The first week was fine but then spotting began followed by six straight days of the worst period pain I’ve ever felt. This was also during covid lockdown (the least stressed six weeks of my life) I was in the middle of writing a novel and all of a sudden my brain was too foggy to think. The pain was excruciating and all of a sudden I was depressed and borderline suicidal. Upon nearly crashing my car into the side of a bridge, I stopped taking them. And everything went right back to normal. These pills are not ok."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 7, 2022

"I have been on this pill for about two years after I had a ruptured cyst, this was the first birth control I’ve ever taken, and I have never changed it sensed. I have not gotten any more cramps. My period is much lighter and I did not experience any spotting at all. I have not gained major weight, and most importantly, my cysts are under control. I've never really suffered from anxiety or depression, so the pill didn't have an effect on my mood at all. It actually balances them out. I feel so stable on the pill and so unstable when I'm off of it. Reading the reviews makes you realize how different everyone really is!"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 7, 2022

"I was on it for 2 weeks. I ended up having shortness of breath and I was still bleeding. I decided to go to the doctor and I found out I have clots in my lungs and legs from the birth control. I’m 24 years old and they found fibroids also. They can’t get them out so I have to have a hysterectomy. WORST BIRTH CONTROL EVER."

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  • Adano
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 25, 2019

"The worst birth control I have ever taken!!! I went on birth control a few months ago because I had the worst cramps ever. I went on Balcoltra without much consultation because I just wanted that pain to be over. I have been on it for two months and my cramps have barely improved. It hasn’t done much to help that aspect but has also made me break out much more than I normally do. So disappointed and please this is a warning to all do not go on it!!!!! Find a better one this one sucks."

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  • Brooke
  • April 23, 2022

"I switched to Bacoltra from Isibloom about 4 months ago. Since then I’ve gained over 15lbs, have had severe bloating, migraines, tender breasts and horrible mood swings. Not to mention my acne is the worst it’s been since I was a teenager! It is awful! I’m on the verge of quitting birth control all together because I’ve tried everything under the sun and my OB said this was my last option! They said to finish my current pack and see if anything improves but honestly I would rather die than take it again."

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  • Jess
  • July 27, 2021

"At first I felt that it definitely helped, light to normal bleeding, minor cramping and my period start day was always on the same day of my pill pack and lasted 3-4 days max. I did have a week long panic attack when I started it. Recently I’ve been noticing some changes in myself mentally and physically. For instance I’ve always been a bit paranoid a big hypochondriac moody and short fused but for the past 2 years I want to say it’s been pretty excessive, my stress level is horrid. I have never had anxiety and I’ve recently been so anxious. I have noticed that I have been getting recurrent yeast infections since starting this. Another thing I have noticed is my start day has changed from the first placebo pill now it’s the fourth. Along with this it’s starting to last longer about 5-7 days with bad cramps and heavier bleeding My skin has been having cystic breakouts. Lastly I feel like this prescription has made my lower abdomen extremely bloated not just during my period."

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  • Anna
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 16, 2022

"I’ve been on this for a month and it really works for me! I was very nervous about depression/anxiety side effects since I struggled with both as a teen, however I haven’t had any major mood side effects. I also used to have a really heavy period and this lightened it up. My cramps were a bit worse than usual but honestly considering all the other PMS symptoms it alleviated, I don’t think it’s an issue. No weight gain or other side effects either. It’s expensive though so I’d look into GoodRx or make sure insurance will help cover the cost."

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  • lpbryan
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • July 11, 2022

"I was put on this after trying 6 different birth controls over a 3 year span. I began birth control because of a 6 month long period and ended up on this one later on. I became very depressed, it caused weight gain, and a lot of suicidal thoughts. I began taking Lexapro to help with the depression but it didn’t seem to be working. After about 9 months, I decided to wean myself off of it and also stopped my Lexapro and I felt so much better. I want to find a new method of birth control because this one was a living nightmare. I figured it caused the depression because the moment I stopped taking it, I felt so much better mentally and I could actually be happy again."

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  • Lotus...
  • June 29, 2021

"Strong headaches the first 2 months I NEVER get headaches. Random cramping here n there, easy to manage, no breakthrough bleeding. My period became longer & less painful but the mood swings & cravings intensified. I started getting acne & bad scars but I found that 10% benzoyl peroxide helps! I skip the bottom row of pills so my period is sometimes longer & less noticeable bleeding."

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  • Dont...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 4, 2022

"I’ve gained 8 pounds and I haven’t even been on this for two weeks. My acne is worsening!!!"

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