Cyred and Acne: What Users Say

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

For Birth Control "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."

• Man...
• December 8, 2018

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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."

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control since September, and I haven't noticed too many side effects. I would get maybe a couple of zits a month before I started this, and it's about the same now, if a little better. I haven't gotten any increases in appetite or decreases in libido. One alarming (and EXPENSIVE) side effect I've noticed is that I've been hardcore spotting for the past almost 4 weeks. If it doesn't stop soon, I'll have to go in and switch to something else."

• col...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 14, 2018

For Birth Control "Been on this birth control for about a year and a half and never really had any notable side effects until about 4 months ago when I started to notice something was different. My acne came back and was worse than it was before I even started the medication, I’m always stressed and have the worst anxiety, constant migraines, mood swings, complete loss of sex drive, depression, bloating and cramping, loss of motivation, you name it, I’ve gotten it as a side effect. More recently (these past couple of weeks), I’ve been constantly nauseous and have been throwing up almost nonstop. It’s been so bad I’ve had to call out of work. I do not recommend this birth control. DON'T TAKE THIS."

• ZBS...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for two months now. At first, it was crazy. Constant mood swings. Bad acne. I was not having it. I don’t mind Cyred right now because it’s not like other birth controls I’ve taken where I’m constantly hungry all the time and gaining weight. But I don’t like how I still get acne as if I wasn’t on it, even with my skin care routine that I’ve had for months and I’ve never had a problem with. I don’t like how I PMS way worse than ever before, and honestly, I don’t like how my breasts got bigger, it honestly made me worry, and now my bras don’t fit. This isn’t a birth control I would suggest, I’m only on it because I can get it through Planned Parenthood and I can’t afford anything else right now."

• Jg9...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 17, 2020

For Birth Control "This birth control ruined my life. I developed extreme anxiety that went away after stopping it. I would break out in pimples that looked like hives under my eyes, got worse every month. I gained a dramatic amount of weight. Stay far away. It’s a generic brand, and according to a doctor I spoke with, it has inactive ingredients that cause all the side effects. Apri is the only one that works for me."

• Did...
• November 4, 2016

For Birth Control "Pt. 1: This birth control started ruining my life. I only took it for 3 weeks because I couldn't stand it anymore. Literally, on day 3, I started getting powerful migraines, I couldn't sleep from them, my eyes would tear up, I started taking at least 4 Advil daily for them to be bearable. Then, I started feeling like pure rubbish, even more depressed than before. I wanted to slap everyone around me. You couldn't even talk to me. Now, on to my face. My face broke out like pure hell. I've been off of it for a week, and the breakouts on my jaw (and even around my nose, which never happened) are plentiful and so red."

• Ran...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 8, 2019

For Birth Control "This is the worst birth control I've ever been on. I am 25, and for 11 years, I never had side effects. Cyred made me extremely sick; my entire body was constantly swelling and aching. I had breast discharge, my moods were more unstable than they had been from any psychiatric medication before. My skin broke out and hurt; I gained a lot of weight."

• Sky...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 23, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Cyred for probably a year and five months, I absolutely love this birth control pill. I have had problems with it, and I’m actually scared to even try another kind because of how good this pill is! I do have mood swings, but I think that’s just me, and I’ve already had acne problems before birth control, and for me, it calmed my acne down. I only really break out around the week I take off for my period. I would recommend this pill!"

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

For Birth Control "Probably the worst experience I've ever had on birth control. Mood swings, bad acne, loss of libido. Straight up miserable the whole 2 months I've been taking it. Prior to starting this pill, I was happy and confident in myself, and I had no acne at all. This pill pretty much ruined my life for the past 2 months. I hate it. Sure, it does its job and my periods were lighter, but it doesn't help that it makes me feel like dirt."

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

For Birth Control "The Cyred pill heightened my depression and anxiety. I've been on it for six months now. I was fine the first few months, but once I got to my fourth month using it, things got worse. It's a normal thing for me to cry myself to sleep now, and I am always so anxious. I know I'm not an angry person, but this pill has definitely made me one. Also, I never used to get cramps during my period, but now I do. It made me break out like crazy, but it's starting to clear up. The only thing I can't complain about is the fact that my periods are very regular now. Cyred was not good for me, so I have switched."

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2019

For Birth Control "I know a lot of people are saying that they are having tons of side effects, but I've had none! I maybe got a little bit more acne, but it's really nothing bad. I know every person will respond differently to medication, obviously, but for me, I've had a really great experience. I would recommend it!"

• Han...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2019

For Birth Control "I switched to Cyred after my last cycle. I’m almost done with the package, and my skin has broken out. I personally usually have very clear skin. I started getting nauseous in the second week, but it has gotten a bit better. I get anxiety every now and then and have several mood swings. Even though I have migraines, I haven't experienced headaches. Overall, it’s affecting my mood and skin in a bad way, so I don't think I’ll even open my next pack that I got. It also makes my stomach hurt really bad at times."

• Pyr...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 23, 2019

For Birth Control "I have tried other pills and had crazy mood swings and breakthrough bleeding. I have been taking Cyred for over 1 year now, and I have not had the mood swings. I only had breakthrough bleeding when I was on antibiotics, so I would just be careful when on antibiotics. I have not had an issue with acne either, and I have oily/combination skin and work as a fry cook and deli clerk. This has been the BEST pill for me so far! Mostly because I don't get crazy mood swings on it, and I am a very emotional person to start with... I also haven't gotten pregnant on it. I have always struggled with anxiety and depression but won't take any traditional medicine for it. The pill does not seem to make any significant impact on my emotions. I only get super emotional when I am on the week I get my period. I take natural supplements for anxiety/depression if I am having a bad day, but the pill itself has not made my condition any worse."

• Can...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 12, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking Cyred birth control for a little over a month, and the largest side effect for me is acne. I usually never get acne, but now I do. Occasional mood swings and depression, but that might be just me. I take it at night, so I don’t feel nauseous during the day. I was only nauseous for the first week or two. I haven’t had any other side effects with it."

• lee...
• July 23, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been taking Cyred EQ for a bit over 3 months now, which is how much time you should allow yourself to become adjusted to new hormones (unless side effects are unbearable, of course). Also, take into consideration that everybody responds to hormones differently. What works wonders for some may cause hell for others. This is just my own personal experience, take note that yours could be completely different. Within a few weeks of beginning Cyred EQ, I noticed more acne breakouts on my face, neck, chest, and back. In addition to the acne, my breasts became increasingly tender (also may have grown a bit?) and I did not experience much relief with the unbearable cramps that I tend to get. On the other hand, I did not notice any weight fluctuations or significant mood changes. Spotting was very minimal after getting used to the hormones, and the flow of my period was very light. Overall, Cyred EQ has worked relatively well for me, despite a few annoying side effects."

• bir...
• January 14, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been using this birth control for about a year now. From the very beginning, I would have the worst mood swings. At first, I thought it was just my body getting used to the pill, and then after a few months, I thought maybe it was just me. But here we are, a year later, I get constant acne in places I never had before. I am a college track athlete, so I run and work out every single day, and I have gained 16 pounds since last year. I get horrible anxiety, mood swings, and cry almost every day over small things."

• Jaz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2019

For Birth Control "I have taken the Cyred birth control on and off for a few months. I started taking it for a month, and it went really well. Then I stopped for a couple of months and now have been taking it nonstop for almost a month. I've been spotting dry blood nonstop, but it's not too terrible, and my breasts are tender and have gotten bigger. I'm able to eat more, which is nice because I usually have a poor appetite. My acne has gotten a little worse, but I'm sure it'll get better once my hormones regulate."

• Tif...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2019

For Birth Control "So I’m just going to rate it at a 5 for now. I’ve been on the pill for about 2 weeks now, and what I have already noticed was acne. I never usually get acne except for a few bumps here and there, but now I’ve been getting huge pimples. Also, my breasts are a bit tender, but overall I’m just going to keep trying it out and hopefully my hormones will balance."

• TM8...
• March 30, 2019

For Birth Control "On Cyred for only 6 days, and I’ve broken out into the worst cystic acne of my life. My skin was pretty clear before I started."