Reclipsen for Birth Control User Reviews

• Sha...
• October 3, 2014

"My overall experience with Reclipsen has been mostly positive. Weight loss, lighter periods, less severe cramps, no acne (although that was never an issue). My only cons would be the rise and fall in my moods. Other than that, I can't complain about the product. Will continue to use it for as long as I need to!"

• Kit...
• February 8, 2014

"The first thing to remember is that everyone's body will react completely differently to different types of birth control. It all depends on your body. I was on Reclipsen for one year. I'm a pretty upbeat and happy person, but literally, as soon as I started taking Reclipsen, I fell into depression. I hated it. I wasn't myself, I was moody, irritable, I lost confidence, and I was really, really sad, which is not like me at all. I also gained a ton of weight, which didn't help with the whole self-confidence thing. The only good thing I have to say about it is that I didn't get pregnant, and my periods were shorter."

• Eri...
• November 15, 2014

"I switched to Reclipsen three weeks ago from Ortho-Tri-Cyclen, and my skin has cleared up considerably. I haven't experienced any of the painful cystic acne that I was getting on Ortho-Tri-Cyclen. I haven't experienced any negative side effects from it either. Fingers crossed that it stays that way!"

• Sha...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 26, 2017

"A lot of the reviews on here are scary, but I think it must be personal chemistry that decides if this medicine will work for you or not. I've been on it for 2.5 years, and I didn't really have any physical side effects. I maybe had some breast pain when I started it, but cutting down on caffeine cured that. I do have anxiety, but I don't think I can blame this pill for that, it's kind of just my personality. Overall, this pill has just done its job for me."

• Bro...
• May 21, 2015

"Overall, I feel that this birth control does a great job. I've been taking it for 3 years to regulate my period and prevent pregnancy without any problems. I've never experienced any of the side effects, or at most they were on such a small scale that I didn't notice them. The only thing I dislike is that I don't usually start my period until 3-4 sugar pills in. I don't know how common this is with other women, but that has been the case for me since I began taking it."

• LC7...
• October 8, 2014

"Reclipsen has worked perfectly for me. It has not made me gain weight, hasn't made me moody, and it controls my period. I haven't gotten pregnant while using it, and I've never worried that I have been pregnant. I would recommend this to anybody that wants to go on the pill."

• cta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 30, 2014

"I've been on Reclipsen for about a month now. This is my first oral contraceptive. I love this birth control. I used to have severe cystic acne, but this stuff keeps my skin so clear. Another thing I love about Reclipsen is that it levels out my mood, and I don't have mood swings like I used to. Also, I've noticed since switching I've been in the 'mood' way more. I did gain 5 pounds, but no complaints here! I am very thin, and the weight has filled out my body! My breasts are so much perkier and larger, which is a plus for me! I also think this made my hair grow. I've had a sudden growth in my hair, and I have done nothing different to it. Only downside is it causes me to lightly bleed."

• Nor...
• February 5, 2015

"I've used Reclipsen since I was 16 and have never had any problems. Most importantly, I've never gotten pregnant. It helped with my acne as a teenager, and I've never experienced mood swings. Periods are light and very regular. I gained a little weight in high school and college, but this is probably due to many other factors (quitting sports, not exercising, eating poorly, etc.) as opposed to the birth control. Both of my sisters have also switched to Reclipsen after experiencing mood swings and other problems with other birth controls and have seen good results. Highly recommend."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2012

"I'm on my 3rd pack, and so far, it has been GREAT! I've tried Ortho-Tricyclen Lo and Alesse in the past, and both made me feel super emotional and like I was PMSing. I feel like I normally do while taking Reclipsen, and I've noticed that I've dropped some weight as well. I do have polycystic ovarian syndrome, so it may be because my hormones are getting regulated with the pill. Another thing I've noticed is that my breasts have grown a bit larger. I am now wearing a D cup instead of a C. My breasts were a bit sore the first 6 weeks, but not anymore. But so far, so good!"

• Meg...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 28, 2014

"First, I want to start by saying weight gain depends on you. Of course, not everybody is the same, and you cannot expect birth control to help you lose weight. Secondly, this birth control is great, I had to switch to it after the one I was taking got recalled (Yaz). So far, this has made me happy. Like I said, everyone is different. I've had no bloating, cramping, or weight gain. I have been a little emotional, but it's something I can deal with."

• ksc...
• April 12, 2014

"I just started taking this pill this week, so far not that bad of side effects except I'll get nauseous at night usually after I eat. (I take it in the afternoon). I just recently switched birth controls from Sorynox to this one. I was getting horrible mood swings and getting extremely depressed out of nowhere. It was driving my boyfriend crazy. My doctor switched me to this one and told me to take a vitamin B pill with it. So if you're getting mood swings and depressed, try taking a vitamin B pill with your birth control."

• She...
• March 22, 2015

"This pill is great. I started taking it for terrible back pains during periods, and it helped a lot. I didn't gain weight, and it cleared up my acne from the birth control I was taking before. My favorite part is that it made my periods only last about 4 days!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 16, 2013

"I've been on Reclipsen for a few years now. I loved it, had no problems until the past 8 months. My PMS-type symptoms grew increasingly worse and have started to severely affect my life. I feel crazy, mood swings changing within the same hour. Depressed and feeling like something is always off and wrong. Will be switching birth control next week."

• Pof...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 8, 2014

"My sister switched to this birth control after I had such a success with it. I haven't noticed any weight gain, in fact, I have successfully lost weight on it after making some dietary changes. I get more emotional than usual the first day back on it after taking the 4th week off. Besides that, no complaints. So glad to find a birth control that works for me without any crazy side effects. Been over 2 years on it now. LOVE it."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2014

"Been on this birth control for 3 weeks, and I've had acne on my chin like I haven't had in years, and I am constantly starving to the point of sickness, as well as extremely fatigued. This is terrible. Going to give it another month to see if it levels out, but I highly doubt it will."

• Sad...
• April 17, 2017

"Started taking Reclipsen three months ago, and it was horrible. It brought on anxiety and intense mood swings, along with depression. I'm finally getting off of it, but do not buy this if you already have anxiety!"

• Kel...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 16, 2013

"I have been taking Reclipsen for over 6 months now. I am 21 and have no children. This is my 3rd birth control to try, after Depo-Provera and Natazia. I decided to try Reclipsen for my acne and cramps. It immediately cleared up my face and is effective at preventing pregnancy, but I'm starting to wonder if the side effects are really worth it. I am extremely irritable, and my attitude goes from great to depressed/angry in an instant. I even tried Zoloft for a while but realized it was the Reclipsen. I still have a period for about 5 days a month, along with the awful cramping. I'm calling my doctor soon to discuss other options. I know medications affect everyone differently, so it may be a good choice for you, but definitely not for me."

• Gmc...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 21, 2017

"I've been on Reclipsen for years now. It's been horrible, but I've felt trapped to stay on it. I do not believe in IUDs and many other forms of birth control, so my primary care doctor felt this low dose would be best. We've never had any unwanted pregnancy, so it's effective in that manner. But here are all the issues I've had with it: mood swings, depression, anxiety, emotional instability overall, low sex drive, vaginal dryness, and migraines. I'll be getting off of it soon with the guidance of a new OB/GYN."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 25, 2013

"I've been on Reclipsen for about 2.5 years now. The first months were an emotional roller coaster, I experienced depression, but after a while, that went away, and I was back to normal. This pill has been wonderful for my mild acne and even better for my severe cramps. Before the pill, my period would last a full seven days, and now it's only three. It's always on the same day, and now my cramps are nearly not as bad as they were before. I have suffered some migraines, but nothing some Advil and a small nap can't cure. Overall, this pill has been great for me."

• Anonymous
• October 18, 2011

"Not very happy with what this is doing to my body. I was prescribed Reclipsen, and I'm now in my second month, and symptoms have gotten worse. These include: swollen, tender breasts (which I wouldn't mind except for I have fibrocystic breast making even hugging my husband painful), severe fatigue (I thought it might have been the Texas heat, but it's gotten worse even since it has cooled down), super decreased sex drive (I guess that's a good form of birth control), and hard to lose any weight! These symptoms may be magnified since I have a preexisting hormonal problem. Hopefully, I can get on something else soon!"

• Lan...
• April 15, 2014

"I have been on Reclipsen for 3 months for terrible periods (I'm 15), and my acne isn't any better than it was before. My periods are just as heavy as before, and I've gained 17 pounds. It caused severe mood swings, anxiety attacks, weight gain, more acne, strange cravings, always hungry, and didn't help with the amount of blood or my cramps. The pros are it shortens my period to 6 days rather than 12-16 days, but I still bleed abnormally heavy to the anemic point. The weight gain is the worst."

• Lov...
• March 1, 2018

"I used to be all organic for 28 years. I started this birth control and now I’ve been on it for almost a year. I gained an insane amount of weight, 15-20 lbs total. I would have a ravenous appetite, be moody and depressed. Crazy amounts of anxiety and overall unhappiness. I would always be so energized, and this made me lazy and sad. I would have really scary thoughts, losing my self-confidence. The worst part of this drug was finding bald spots in my hair. I have thick, healthy, really long hair, and I felt so sad and heartbroken to find bald spots. I was devastated and decided then and there to stop it. I never want to be on birth control again. I am really scared to ever try this again, I will be using condoms instead. I will highly recommend that no one try this drug, it is unhealthy, and the side effects are just traumatizing. I don’t think this type of drug should be approved by the FDA because of the amount of negative side effects it has on women."

• Pon...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 28, 2015

"The birth control is definitely doing its job at making sure I don't get pregnant, so that's why I gave it some stars. However, I have been experiencing bad hair loss and lifeless hair, which I have narrowed down to this pill, and have noticed other women mention the same thing. I also get motion sickness in vehicles if I am not driving. I have gained 10 pounds since getting on this medication, and my diet and exercise regimen has not changed. My skin was clear to begin with, and I did not end up getting acne from Reclipsen, except for a few pimples right before my period. My periods are average. My PMS seems worse than it used to be. I will be making an appointment to switch my birth control. I hope this helps someone."

• Cho...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 4, 2015

"Pros: I never became pregnant, I had less frequent and severe cramps, and it may have helped with acne, although I started a new regimen around the same time. Cons: within the first month of starting, I had a yeast infection, and over the next 2 years, I would have some kind of vaginal or bladder infection every other month. My libido decreased dramatically, and in addition to that, I was constantly dry down there. I experienced some dizziness and nausea, which is to be expected. Lastly, I became a huge crybaby when I used to be able to count how many times I cried in a year on one hand."

• sar...
• April 19, 2017

"So I started taking Reclipsen about four months ago. At first, everything was fine. My periods became regular and tolerable, and the oiliness of my skin went down. However, about a month ago, I started experiencing horrible mood swings. I already had depression and anxiety, but this greatly exacerbated the issue. I started snapping at people, crying, and having suicidal thoughts. I went to a doctor for mood stabilizers, and it was almost impossible to find one that didn't react with the Reclipsen. I ruined numerous relationships during that time. I stopped taking it, and within one day, I felt calmer. I'm definitely not taking it again and will be looking at an IUD."