Cyred for Birth Control User Reviews

• mik...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 2, 2017

"I started taking this pill about a year ago, and it's been complete hell since I started. The first week and a half, I'm unbearably nauseous and hardly have an appetite. At first, I thought these symptoms would subside, but they never did. The next week and a half, I'm cursed with almost extreme PMS symptoms: ridiculous bloating, awful acne, breast pain; you name it. My periods last an entire week, and I get debilitating cramps, so bad that they make me sick the first few days. I tried to wait it out the year, but it's only gotten worse. This birth control has given me the worst anxiety, migraines, heart palpitations, and I'm dizzy constantly. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone, not even my worst enemies. Please be cautious when using this."

• Sha...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 28, 2018

"I started taking Cyred in January of 2016. The first two months I was on it were the pits. I had constant dry blood (brown spotting), mood swings, sore breasts, and increased appetite. It felt like a forever period. Once those two months passed, though, my period regulated itself out, and it would only last about 3 days at most. I would still get pretty mood-swingy around that time, but that's about it. My appetite, sadly, stayed at the more increased level, but eating healthy options helps keep the weight down! It definitely does its job because it's been over two years now, and I'm still pregnancy-free. I have started taking only active pills to skip my period, and on the first try, it seems to be working! This pill may work for some and may not work for others, but just because of a few bad side effects, don't stop it right away, you could be missing out on something good in the long run."

• art...
• November 16, 2016

"Overall, I really enjoy this pill. I have not gotten pregnant. I have not had abnormal mood swings or a change in sex drive. In fact, this pill seemed to clear up my hormonal acne pretty well! The only problem I've had is an increase in appetite. But controlling what I eat is in my control, so I don't really care too much about this side effect."

• Man...
• December 8, 2018

"My last BC caused me to have acne, and while it did prevent pregnancy, it made me extremely moody. I switched to Cyred, and for the first 2 weeks, I was a little bloated, but nothing major, and it cleared my skin! I only get a random small zit or two around my period and occasional breast soreness, but it definitely does the job, and it prevents pregnancy! It hasn’t made me gain any incredible amounts of weight or made me irritable or moody, so I won’t be switching anytime soon!"

• hea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2018

"I had seen the comments before I started taking this birth control, and I was instantly scared. The first week, I experienced random headaches, but nothing too crazy. My boobs did grow significantly, but no other crazy weight gain. Also, my face broke out slightly, not really noticeable."

• AAP...
• April 19, 2018

"First few weeks, I was bloated, had extreme cravings, breasts were sore and still are. I went up 3 cup sizes and gained about 5-10 lbs. The only consistent issue I’ve had is nausea, but it’s subsiding. I started Cyred about 7 months ago, took it for 3 months straight with NO SIDE EFFECTS, and then I skipped about 3 months and went back on it, which could be why I’m now experiencing these side effects. Since I started Cyred the second time, I’ve only completed one month's worth. I notice a change in texture in my skin, though not large breakouts (I don’t have acne ever). I’ve tried 4 different BC, including this one, one also including the depo shot, which I DO NOT recommend. But so far, this OC is the only one that my body has adjusted to the weight gain, and I’m starting to gain in more “flattering” places. I’m confident my experience with Cyred will get better as my body gets used to it. Nothing too severe as far as side effects."

• YIK...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2019

"HOLY ANXIETY AND MOOD SWINGS. I am on my 2nd pack and taking these pills has been something I didn't expect. The first two weeks are so awful for me. I know they say it takes 3 months for the body to adjust, but I honestly don’t know if I can make it that long on these. They make me feel like I am going crazy. I freak out about anything and everything now. Sometimes, I get really, really sad. Other times, I’m angry for no real reason. (This side effect only happened a couple of times, so it wasn’t that bad and hasn’t really come back.) I did not get the sore or tender breasts or headaches they report, so that is nice. I more so have nausea and the mood swings. The nausea didn’t seem too, too bad this time, but the mood swings are still very real and the worst thing about this. I wake up anxious, or one minute I’m happy, the next I’m anxious or sad and wanting to do nothing."

• New...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2018

"I've been on this prescription for a month. It is my first birth control. My period came anyway at its normal time and doesn't seem to be slowing down a week later. I feel an increased sex drive, and I've been very moody (crying at nothing, getting unreasonably angry). Before my period came, I felt extremely nauseous, like I've never felt outside a hangover. It was awful. It's gone now, but if that happens again, I will stop taking it. My skin never broke out like it normally does before the period. One more thing: some of this could be attributed to me not taking them at the same exact time every day. I would do it within a 1- or 2-hour window."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2018

"The initial first couple of months weren't pleasant - it worsened my anxiety, I completely lost my sex drive, and I was breaking out like crazy. Being at college out of state, I didn't have time to switch, so I stayed on it. I've been on it for a full 3 months now and all my symptoms disappeared. I guess it just took that long for my body to get used to it because now my anxiety is back to normal, my sex drive is back, and my skin is clear. This medication must just take time."

• Sum...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2019

"So a lot of these reviews really scared me, but this pill works great for me. It’s easy to take because it’s small, and I haven’t had any crazy mood swings. It’s been a little strange sometimes, and I might have gained a little weight, but that’s all. If you’ve been prescribed this, I would say just go with it."

• Tea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2019

"I have not been on birth control for 10 years and have used Cyred for 3 months now. The only side effect I experienced was tender breasts. They actually grew, which I’m not upset about. Worth the pain, in my opinion. I had no preference in brand because I haven’t been on it in so long. I have 0 allergies, etc. Cyred worked well for me, I’m not pregnant! Yay!"

• MGa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 30, 2018

"I have a couple of side effects, but I feel like it’s nothing you can’t handle. I get sore breasts for maybe 2-3 days. My period was 3 days, but now it’s 4-5 days. I have headaches here and there. Sometimes I lose my appetite and feel nauseous, but it only lasts 1-2 hours, and then I can eat again. I’m fine. I'd rather deal with this than deal with a kid, lol."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2018

"I have been on it for over a month, and the only side effects I have had are that my breasts were sore for a week or two, but it went away. I got very anxious more than usual, lost my sex drive, and won't have sex unless he is basically begging for it. I was very irritable. But it also helped a lot with my acne, and I'm not pregnant, so it does the job, I guess."

• Car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2018

"This is the second month I’ve been on Cyred EQ, and it’s been doing what it should be. My provider said it was okay for me to skip the placebo pills and skip my period. I didn’t bleed the whole first month - yeah!! Now, I’ve been bleeding for almost 3 weeks, and it’s not heavy, but annoying and questionable. I have no other serious side effects besides the fact that I’m ALWAYS hungry. But I don’t mind, I'm a Taurus (major foodie) and have a great metabolism. My sex drive hasn’t changed, and my skin hasn’t broken out any more than usual, so this pill has done some justice. I just hope the bleeding stops soon."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2018

"I’ve been on Cyred for about a month now, I just finished the first pack. I started taking BC to avoid pregnancy and to regulate my period because I wouldn’t have it for months at a time. The first week my breasts started to get tender, but nothing unbearable. I would get some cramps and constipation, but again, nothing too bad. I did notice some weight gain and an increase in appetite. My breasts have noticeably grown, but I guess that’s a plus. I had clear skin before starting Cyred, and I still have clear skin now. I had moments where I was more emotional and irritable than normal, but it occurred around the time I would start my period. Before Cyred, my heavy periods would last about 5-7 days, but now I would bleed heavily the first day and have a light period the following two days. I take the pill at 8 pm every day (sometimes 1/2 an hour before/after) because I don’t usually wake up at the same time every morning, but I am at least awake at 8 pm every day."

• Anonymous
• March 27, 2020

"This is the worst birth control pill. I really recommend not even trying it. The first week was okay, no side effects, but after the second week, I got the worst anxiety, and I’ve never had anxiety in my life. I was worried I was gonna die with any little thing. I kept going to the doctor, thinking I had a blood clot and chest pain, when I later realized that it was the pill giving me so much anxiety. I stopped taking it, and after 3 months, I’m barely getting back to normal. I really don’t recommend it to anyone, I would rather be pregnant than ever take this birth control again."

• Oce...
• February 1, 2018

"Moody, depression, lethargic, weight gain, and overall more emotional. Lost my sex drive completely, and my depression has taken over my life. It’s awful, and I wouldn’t recommend this to my worst enemy. Take anything else. I have been on 7 different types of birth control, and this has been the second to worst, the worst being the Depo-Provera shot. I am getting off of it as quick as I can right now. The only good things about this medication are that it decreased my cramping and cleared up my face in the beginning. Please don’t take this. I felt awful for so long because I was recommended to “wait it out” for 3 months to “get used to it.” I was on it for a year and a half, and nothing has changed. Don’t do it!"

• Bre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 27, 2019

"This medicine has been in my life for 4 months, and in those 4 months, I’ve had the worst decrease in libido. Sex has become undesirable, and it’s impossible to get turned on. Not only that, I’ve been nauseous and moody. I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 3, 2019

"I haven't had a problem with this BC! The first month taking it, I had some more headaches than usual, but nothing too terrible. It lightened my periods (which used to be awful) and prevents pregnancy. All in all, I recommend trying it!"

• fay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 12, 2017

"I have been taking this birth control for four months now. The first was the worst, I was irritable, frequently sad, lethargic, and just overall moody. It cleared up my face and didn't change much in the way of flow on my period but did make them shorter. My sex drive has also decreased, as well as my eating habits. I find myself less hungry, but my breasts have grown in size. Now, four months later, I've been spotting non-stop for the past two weeks, and my face is breaking out in acne that rests under the skin. Going to change my prescription soon, but for a while, it was definitely tolerable."

• Noo...
• April 22, 2019

"This pill is great for preventing pregnancy, but not so great on your body. I’ve been taking this pill for about 2 months, and I’ve experienced, in my first month, such awful sadness, depression, and anxiety. I would have panic attacks at times I never would before because it all came to much to handle, but after a month, they died down, and that wasn’t a problem anymore. But now I am about to start my 3rd pack, and I’m honestly about to just get condoms and wait to get a new prescription, 'cause I’ve had my period like 3 times this month. And yeah, I know you’re thinking, 'Oh, you could just be pregnant.' Well, I’ve been to doctors and taken tests, and no!!! Just this BC!!! May be the one for y'all, but the worst kind I’ve ever tried for me!"

• Mad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2018

"I'm in the middle of my third pill pack, and now I've been bleeding for five days-enough to need tampons for. The first month was hell: I was weepy and irritable, I was bloated all the time, and my boobs grew a ridiculous amount. Now, I'm bleeding, my boobs hurt terribly, and my acne is maybe getting better? Also, (for other factors) I eat healthy, drink at least a half gallon of water per day, and exercise. Not sure if I should keep taking this."

• Liz...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 12, 2020

"Been on Cyred for 2 years now, acne clear! In the beginning, I had mood swings, depression went through a really bad time for about 7 months. I decided to put up with it, and now I don't feel like that anymore. Some side effects that were common for me were migraines. Also, with women concerned about weight, what happens is your appetite increases. That goes for any pill, so you really have to watch what you are eating if it does that for you. Other than that, I like my BC."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2017

"After 3 days of starting this new birth control, I was feeling nauseous. This lasted for a few days. Also, I've been bleeding for almost 3 weeks now. It's not heavy, but it's tiresome and getting costly to keep buying panty liners all the time."

• Tri...
• March 29, 2019

"Been taking this for about three months now, haven’t had any major side effects. At first, I was super hungry and definitely moody, but it’s all passed now. I skip the placebos and continue active pills to skip periods, and the only problem is I had spotting for almost three weeks straight. Nothing heavy, but enough to have to wear a panty liner at times. Really interfered with my sex life for a while, which was frustrating."