Generess Fe User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Emily
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 20, 2014

For Birth Control "I started this birth control about 3 years ago because I was experiencing heavy and painful periods and I love it! It gave me barely any side effects and it tastes good, like mint. My periods happen around day 3 of the sugar pill and last for about 2-3 days and are very light. I recommend this birth control for anyone!"

• Lexcaro
• December 9, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control for about 3 years and it has been great. It does the job. I thought iId write this review because I didn't see many write ups about the generic version (MyLan) and I have been on both the brand name (Generess) for about 2 years or so and then switched to the generic for price purposes and have been on that for at least a year. I started Generess when I was in highschool because I had really uncomfortable heavy 7 day periods and was also in a long term relationship. I am now in college and when I switched to the generic version I had no change in side effects or periods. I very rarely get a period (5'4, 115 pounds) and had no weight gain that I can attribute to the pill. My skin is clear and never got pregnant"

• Erika...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm coming up on 5 months taking Generess Fe. The first 3 months were kind of tough. I had breakouts and lots of extra anxiety/emotional sensitivity. I never gained weight - I've actually lost 10 pounds and my boobs feel fuller. My sex drive was always very high even before birth control, and that certainly hasn't changed. After the first three months it was like somebody flipped a switch and I felt like my normal self again. Moods were regulated, skin was clear. The only thing I do still notice is that I usually either don't have a period, or I have one that's so light that I can't even use a tampon. If it happens its usually brown, and it only lasts 2-3 days. This is hard for me to get used to, but I'm starting to really enjoy it!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2013

For Birth Control "I finished up my first pack of Generess a week ago, and it's my first birth control pill. I know you're supposed to take it for three months before the side effects go away, but I couldn't resist reviewing. It's effective--I'm not pregnant and have regular sex. However, the side effects aren't great. The 1st week was ok, just some loose stool after Day 1. By the time I got halfway through the second week, I had (sometimes heavy) spotting that went on for 1.5 weeks STRAIGHT. I'm not a fan of having sex while bleeding, so it was frustrating. Also, my moods swing like a pendulum. I'll go from happy to raging in ten seconds. My face breaks out more now, and I also find I'm eating A LOT more than usual. The side effects are dwindling, though, so I'm happy!"

• La04
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2017

For Birth Control "I've tried multiple birth control pills and the mirena, all of which either gave me horrible acne, mood swings, constant bleeding, or abdominal pain. I've now been on the generic of generess (kaitlib) for 4 months and have had a positive experience. I no longer have the horrible mood swings or extreme pms / pmdd symptoms that I did without birth control and on the other brands. No pregnancy, and I do take other prescriptions with it as well which have so far not interfered. The only side effects I've had are a higher appetite, slightly increased hair growth where I don't want it, and now that it cleared my facial acne, I have it on my butt.. never had to use face wash on my butt before now.."

• Tally...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 14, 2013

For Birth Control "I've tried several different birth control brands since I was 18 (I'm 25 now; taking it to prevent pregnancy) and Generess has been my favorite! I use to suffer from migraines, horrible acne, and cysts in my breasts because most estrogen/hormone levels were too high in other pills, but Generess is so low that it has solved all those issues. I noticed a little nausea at first. I've been on the pill for 6 months or so. I did notice a small weight gain - 5 lbs is all. I'm writing this because for the first time since I've been using Generess, I BARELY had a period this past month and it kind of scared me. But now reading about the pill and other womens experiences I'm realizing that this pill can make your periods almost non-existent. Phew. "

• Maddi...
• October 25, 2014

For Birth Control "I started taking this birth control a few months before I got married to my husband. It's the first and only brand I've ever tried, but I've noticed no side-effects. Even during that crazy pre-wedding time, there wasn't any weight gain or crazy mood swings (I was slightly nauseous the first few days, but it was very temporary). I've been on it 2 years now with no problems. Periods are very light, no problems."

• KBRev...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2013

For Birth Control "I usually have irregular periods. I missed 2 months so my doctor prescribed Generess Fe. It's cool that it's chewable but taking this drug was not a pleasant experience. For one, my mood swings were incredibly out of whack. I was so depressed and angry and irritable. I couldn't stand something like this having so much control over my emotions. I had serious bloating and my breasts were super swollen and I am already very busty so this was not very comfortable. I had painful migraines. The worst part about it was the CRAZY LONG PERIODS! I've only completed 1 pack and I got my period last month but it's still going on, 15 days now!! It's not really heavy but it's more than just spotting. I stopped taking it"

• Lauren...
• November 17, 2013

For Birth Control "I started taking Generess Fe 5 weeks ago. I bled for the entire first month. It just didn't stop. Then I developed a stronger sensitivity to dairy products than I ever had before. The past 3 days have been unbearable. I haven't been able to keep anything down, I started sweating and nearly fainted a few times. I've also thrown up 5 or more times. My mood swings have been really bad also. I have no idea if this does even help prevent pregnancy, as I needed a back up method for the first month. I'm stopping this and making an appointment to see my doctor. There's no way I can live with constant gas pains and nausea and throwing up."

• fbh
• January 10, 2013

For Birth Control "On my 4th pack and have not experienced any problems other than once. I accidentally missed a pill one time starting my 2nd pack and followed the instructions at night (I always take my pills at 10pm) and the next morning I had what I assume would be similar to morning sickness which was awful. I had the most nausea the first month on the pill but after that it seemed to gradually decrease to the point where I hardly noticed it at all, if any at all. The first time I took the placebo, I got my period after at about the same time I do now regulated on the pill. I haven't used birth control before so I was not expecting to be regular on the pill this early, but that's amazing! Acne has cleared up too! Very happy!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 22, 2014

For Birth Control "Been on this for a little under a year. I have had no issues with weight gain and it took a couple months for my body to get used to it. Once it did I found myself skipping periods and when i got them it was super light. Freaked me out at first but realized its how this pill works."

• lizkar
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2012

For Birth Control "On the medication for 8 weeks now. Terrible mood swings, bloated all the time, face constantly breaking out (after contraception, I'm taking it too clear my face), mild weight gain, very light periods- if any, SEVERE nausea and constipated since the day I started the medication. Symptoms were so bad, I thought I was pregnant for a while....took 4 pregnancy tests over 3 weeks time to convince me it was just the severe side effects of birth control. I take no other medications on a consistent basis."

• mm3100
• August 22, 2014

For Birth Control "LOVE this birth control! First 3 months were pretty rough as my body adjusted but now that I'm on my 5th pack I feel 100% like myself! No acne, no weight gain, no mood swings, great energy, normal appetite, etc. Once your body adjusts to it its a great birth control option!"

• NoelleV
• February 19, 2014

For Birth Control "I just want to say finally! Finally! I've found a pill that hasn't made my skin break out, messed with my emotions, made me gain any weight or given me a natural breast job (I have big breasts to begin with-- I'm more interested in how to shrink these). My last birth control pill I took when I was a sophomore in college-- 5 years ago. I gained like 20 lbs, broke out and my breasts went from C to DD. Needless to say I felt terrible. It took me 5 years later to give something else a try after that horrible experience and I've been on Generess for 4 months now. I'm sticking to it. I love it! My skin is the best its ever been, I haven't gained a lb, and my breasts have stayed put. Knock on wood but I'm liking this pill a lot!"

• cjokl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 9, 2012

For Birth Control "I have been on Generess for 4 months.The savings card is nice because you only have to pay $25 out of pocket. And the chewable mint flavored pill is nice too. But I had to give it a lower rating because it made my skin very oily and completely broken out all the time. I was on Beyaz before and loved it and it cleared my skin amazingly."

• Cyn
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 21, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on this BC for around three years now. Going on Generess FE was an amazing decision, though adjustment was tough at first. I'm actually on the generic version now since they released it, but my benefits are still there. I previously would have insane mood swings in the week leading up to my period--I'm talking sporadic crying and feelings of anxiety. This went away when I started this medicine. My period lasts barely more than one or two days and I don't need to buy more than the "lite" tampons. Periods now are completely painless and barely more than a slight inconvenience. My skin is clearer than ever, and this has worked wonders for me. I'm not pregnant, and I've reaped all the benefits of this medicine!"

• Gener...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 12, 2014

For Birth Control "All of these women who said they tried it for a couple months and hated it so they stopped, need to be educated. When you start taking hormones (birth control pill) or you switch pills, it takes a few months for your body to adjust. You could see spotting and side effects for a couple months. However, if you take the pill properly at the exact same time every day then these symptoms such as spotting will go away. I love this birth control because I has a constant hormone dose, so I never spot anymore. Periods are short and much lighter. Fantastic birth control!"

• kels
• November 5, 2018

For Birth Control "I was on this birth control for about 4 years and stopped roughly four months ago. I feel 1000x better being off birth control. As for effectiveness, this pill gets an A+. I missed pills often and skipped days (terrible, I know), and never got pregnant. However, the side effects were eventually unbearable for me. I have always been an anxious person, but on this BC, my anxiety was amplified. I would wake up 1-2x a month in the middle of the night with my heart racing and would feel extremely nauseous. I had a headache for about two weeks after starting a new pack and would get a horrible headache if I skipped a pill. I had horrible nausea while on this pill also. I was very moody on the pill and felt an inexplicable rage occasionally that I could not control. Overall, I feel much much better with NO birth control. The side effects make it not worth it to me - 4 months later all side effects are gone."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2014

For Birth Control "I was on the pill for 6 months, and this was my first time taking birth control pills. For the first month or two, I found myself feeling nauseated quite often, but I suppose that was just my body getting used to it. And for the first month, I spotted for 1 day and I didn't have my period for the whole time I was on the pill. Before taking birth control, I often got severe menstrual cramps, but with no periods on the pill, I had no cramps at all. One bad side effect was the feeling of being bloated..ALL THE TIME. I also had some weight gain as well, probably about 7-10 pounds in 6 months. I got off the pill a month ago and my periods have started again so I'm sure it was the pill that caused my lack of menstruation."

• Chrsta
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2013

For Birth Control "I've been taking this medication for a one week, 2 days now. I was scared to take it at first because I have never taken an oral contraceptive before. I was on the patch and it was a nightmare. But this medication sits pretty well with me. I get a little nausea from time to time but nothing major. Occasionally a headache and mild cramps. (these symptoms aren't normal for me so that's how I know its the medication). I've also have my period for as long as I been taking it but it's very light. Hopefully my body will get used to it soon. Oh and I haven't any mood swings."

• Anonymous
• October 12, 2012

"I was on it for 7 months and it was my first birth control. I loved it because it cleared up my skin, lighter periods, lasts about 3-4 days which is short for me because I used to get them for a whole week. I used to have terrible cramps but Generess really helped with that. It definitely worked as a birth control. However, I became very depressed, and agitated. I would get mad over little things and I was sad all the time. Severe mood swings. So I stopped taking and now I'm on Sprintec. It's a lot cheaper and I no longer experience mood swings, I'm a lot happier."

• Fabpk
• December 22, 2013

For Birth Control "This is my 6th month on Generess Fe. I'm 22. It's the first time I started taking the pill. The first 4 months I had some spotting and headaches(only the first 2 months), periods were a bit painful. Since month 5 and now 6 I feel absolutely fine, no spotting at all, ok periods lasting about 3 days. And I definitely have NOT put on ANY weight. I even feel like I lost some since I started taking the pill!! I am regular weight and definitely somebody who does put on weight. So of course I know it works differently for everybody, but don't be scared of the weight gain myth, I really didn't notice any problems with that. I don't have any long term experience, but so far I am happy with Generess Fe."

• Anonymous
• October 15, 2013

For Birth Control "I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for about 2.5 years and never realized that that was what was giving me the craziest mood swings. I went on Loestrin 24 Fe. At first I was happy with it, then came the almost complete loss of sex drive. I also became very moody & snappy for no reason at all. My doctor called and said they were discontinuing my Loestrin and putting me on a "chewable" pill. I was not happy about that at first. The pill tastes like a little mint, which I actually really like now. On top of that, I am in such a great mood, even when I probably shouldn't be. No mood swings, and gained my sex drive is back 100%! My breasts seems a tad fuller, but nothing crazy. Also, no weight gain. I love it!"

• Natsm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 11, 2013

For Birth Control "I've been taking this for two months now and, I don't want to say it's not effective because so far it's doing it's job to stop pregnancy. My only concern is the light spotting between periods, but my doctor warned me that this would happen. I thought maybe I was making it up in my mind that I was a little bummed & depressed, but now I'm thinking it might be this medication because I'm seeing similar reactions to this online. I hope this will pass otherwise I'll be looking for an alternative."

• Justy...
• December 24, 2013

For Birth Control "Started cramping the very next day after taking the pills. And have had the cramps every day for the last 3 weeks. Lower back pains and angry episodes are just some of the symptoms. The anger has definitely been a major factor though. I am getting off of them in a week."