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Microgestin 1/20 User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

Microgestin 1/20 has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 78 reviews on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 34% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Microgestin 1/20

  • Rebecca
  • November 10, 2015

For Birth Control "I recently started this pill almost a month ago to prevent pregnancy. I am almost finished with the first pack and anxious to see what my period will be like. As for side effects, I have been very emotional and irritable at times. I used to be on a different medicine for acne but once I started this pill i stopped taking the other medicine and now I have whiteheads everywhere, which is opposite from what i usually get. I also have been very constipated and have had alot of gas although I havent gained any weight. Overall I dont know if I would recommend this pill due to all of the side effects that I have already experienced."

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  • Alice
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 8, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Microgestin 1/20 for about a year, I started the beginning of 2020. I had mild periods the first few months but then they stopped for about 6 months. I’m having a period now, in December . I was worried because I have been inconsistent taking it the past couple weeks because of my work schedule and forgetting to take it at the same time. I read that this could be withdrawal bleeding, but also it could be normal because it’s been about 6 months since my last period (in June). I’ve been sexually active this past month too, so I’m really hoping I don’t end up pregnant."

10 / 10
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  • Fjaof...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 11, 2016

For Birth Control "I don't really know how to feel about this pill. My doctor switched me over from tri privefem because I got very bad migraines. I still do suffer pretty bad headaches but less severe and less often. I also had no issue with my period (lasts around 3 days and is fairly light) it's also helped a lot with cramps. I did break out a little but I'm not sure if that was from the pill or stress from starting a new job. I also gained a little weight but again, that may be my lifestyle (not always eating right and exercising). One thing this pill did do it prevent me from getting pregnant because my sex drive has been so low I haven't been able to have sex!"

6 / 10
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  • wellh...
  • September 12, 2011

For Menstrual Disorders "By BMI I am overweight but not obese, and was tried on the patch and several different birth control pills without success. Bled more often than once per month and/or longer than 5 days/month. I was given samples of Loestrin FE 24 which worked flawlessly for 3 months, so prescription was written for Microgestin 1/20 (generic form). After 1 week of Microgestin, I was 3 *hours* late with 1 pill (1st time I have missed ever). By the time I took the late pill, breakthrough bleeding had already begun. A week later still bleeding and it has become stronger - still not as strong as a regular period had been. Going back to Loestrin FE 24, hope it works again."

1 / 10
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  • 4 years
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • October 16, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this pill for 4, maybe 5 years. I take it so that I only have my period a few times a year, as mine previously were so heavy that I was super anemic. I haven’t ever had any issues with it, works great for me. My periods are still heavy and last almost 2 weeks, similar to before the pill. But it’s manageable only having it two or three times a year. I do have to take it almost exactly at the same time every day, even an hour difference can cause spotting or a period to start. I also saw someone say they have to pee right after they take it, and I realized I do the same..overall, very happy."

10 / 10
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  • Not...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • June 24, 2022

For Birth Control "I have taken Microgestin consecutively for a year. I have also been off of it for about 3 months. When I first started it, I dealt with nausea until my body got used to it. Then, it seemed to be okay. It was right after having my first child. But, once I stopped I realized that it really demolished my sex drive, which is not okay for me since I am married. Now that it has gotten all out of my system, I feel so much better. It did a great job of not getting me pregnant, which was the upside. It was also covered through my insurance. I don’t really have any complaints except the aforementioned."

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  • Shi
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 20, 2021

For Birth Control "I had the worst experience taking this pill. I felt awful the entire time taking it. I started at the start of my period and it lasted for 16 days, when my period had finally finished I felt so depressed I could barely do anything and when I didn’t feel like crying I was so angry for no reason, my skin also broke out with hormonal acne all over my chin. I also noticed an increase in my appetite and felt very bloated and gassy."

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  • Dano
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 8, 2021

For Birth Control "So this is my first time ever on birth control. It was prescribed to me in order to regulate my period because of my recent PCOS diagnosis. I was very skeptical about weight gain because I’ve heard so many stories about women blowing up while on it, but luckily for me I think I’ve actually lost about 10 pounds. No crazy emotional side affects, sex drive is completely normal. I did break out a little but it did clear right up. My periods have been regular since starting the pill 2 months ago (may even be a little lighter) and I’ve also noticed that it lasts 5-6 days. (They used the to last 7-8) Overall very happy with this birth control."

9 / 10
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  • Momof
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • January 7, 2022

For Birth Control "I’ve been on and off this one and one thing I noticed is the fog people talk about . I feel like it drags me down and I have to really push myself some days to get out of it. I do notice a small weight gain and I believe it’s because hormones mess with your hunger levels just a bit and it makes it a bit harder to maintain your weight and ignore them. I wouldn’t say this one is terrible as I’ve been on it over 2 years and have had worse but it still isn’t perfect. Luckily my husband is getting a vasectomy next month so I’ll be rid of it soon!!!"

5 / 10
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  • Unhappy...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 17, 2022

For Birth Control "So I was put on it as I have severe PMS and bleeding but believe me I took it for 3 weeks and it has been absolute nightmare !! I am a rather happy person who is very outgoing and talkative but this pill, it put me into a depressive mood, I lost interest in my hobbies, studies etc and I would start crying and couldn’t stop most of the time. I know it’s not like that for everyone and some people might not have this but if you all of a sudden experience those things.. it might be the pill. I’m staying off for sureI can deal with the pain but not this mental torture"

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  • Anonymous
  • November 7, 2020

For Birth Control "I got on this pill around 3 years ago to help with horrible periods that would make me cancel all plans because of the pain I was in. I would bleed for around 8 days heavily before this pill. When I first started taking Microgestin 1/20, I spotted for around 2 weeks, and a month later for a week, but that was it. I have no had a period since after those two weeks of the pill. I skip my period and it helps SO much. I did have some mood swings and still some bloating, but those are the only side effects I have noticed. Overall I love this and it’s made my life so much easier! (I sometimes take it an hour to two hours late on accident, but it doesn’t effect me any.)"

10 / 10
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  • Mindy...
  • July 12, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been taking Microgestin for almost a year now. It has been great at preventing pregnancy. The first three months I got mood swings bad, but now it works great! Absolutely love the pill!"

10 / 10
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  • worried...
  • August 11, 2008

For Birth Control "The only side effect that happened to me was spotting in the first 2 weeks. After that everything was okay, better that IUD. "

10 / 10
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  • Melis...
  • January 26, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this birth control for over six years. I’ve had zero unplanned pregnancies and zero negative side effects. Love it!"

10 / 10
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  • Trina
  • August 10, 2016

For Birth Control "The only bad side effect I have is very lightlight nausea after taking the pill, other than that I have had a very pleasant experience with the pill and do not plan on switching"

10 / 10
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  • js20
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 8, 2016

For Birth Control "i lost all vision in my left eye for 2 days. side effects are serious"

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