Reclipsen and Acne: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Zof...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 12, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been taking Reclipsen for just over a year. I prefer not to take pharmaceutical meds, but I don't want to have an unplanned pregnancy. The upsides to this method are that my cycle is regular and shorter, with lighter flow and almost no cramps, all of which is contrary to what I experience when off the pill. The first couple of months, I had very sore but awesome gigantic breasts. Now they're back to my normal 33-year-old boobs. I get chest acne mid-pack, I am nauseous often, especially in the handful of hours following each dose. I have had trouble sleeping, cry often, but my father also passed away this past summer, so I can't identify the cause. Arousal is a little slow to start since on this med, as well as low abdominal pain."

• Mad...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 10, 2021

For Birth Control "I saw a couple reviews on here saying that this birth control caused terrible acne. In my experience (and my OB told me this would happen), my acne was the worst it’s ever been, BUT only for the first month or two. After that, my skin cleared up completely and I haven’t had a breakout in years. It’s just a matter of giving your body time to adjust to the hormones you’re putting in it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 25, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking Reclipsen for about 8 months. It works well as a birth control pill to help control periods. But I’ve experienced side effects. Over the last 3 months I’ve been taking it, I started breaking out all over my cheeks and forehead. This isn’t commonly a side effect of this brand of pill, but I can’t find any other reason for the breakouts. I’ve changed my face wash routine and products and regularly wash my sheets and try to not touch my face. I’m going to ask my doctor soon to change the prescription."

• JD1...
• February 12, 2015

For Birth Control "Severe weight gain - 20 lbs, worse acne, headaches daily, mood swings, anxiety, and starving all of the time! I had previously been on Trisprintec and will be switching back to it."