Reclipsen and Mood Swings: What Users Say (Page 2)

• mel...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 23, 2015

For Birth Control "I began taking Reclipsen during February of 2015. Developed cystic acne. I've always had a few spots here and there, but nothing like this. I even switched to all-organic skin products, which helped a little. I developed insane headaches. I became extremely emotional and began crying at the drop of a hat, where in the past, I could count on two hands how many times I would cry per year. Worst of all, I gained 20 lbs from Feb-Oct 2015. I exercise, have a plant-based diet, and I'm 22, so my metabolism hasn't quite slowed yet. No excuse for that, and not flattering on a 5'4" frame. It prevented pregnancy (thus 2/10), but the side effects aren't worth enduring this pill. Switching to ParaGard in a week and a half. No more hormones for me."

• Anonymous
• May 24, 2016

For Birth Control "Been on Reclipsen for a few months now. Pros: lighter periods, no stomach cramps, no acne, no babies. Cons: mood swings, terrible back pain during period, lower sex drive, no weight gain (if already active)."

• viv...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 28, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control for about 3 months now, I agree that it made my periods much lighter, which is nice-only 1-2 days of regular period and then light spotting. No weight gain as of yet. This birth control was recommended to me because I had complained of acne and cramps to my doc. Acne is coming in 1-2 weeks prior to my period, just little pimples here and there, but more than I'd like. Cramps are minimal. I do feel down sometimes and have mood swings here and there, more of a funk than depressive, taking B complex as a supplement helps. I've decided to give Nexplanon a try, but if it doesn't work out, I'd stick with this birth control."

• Cee...
• September 19, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on Reclipsen for just about a year, and since I've been on it, I've experienced weight gain (9 pounds), mood swings, and very, very emotional. This pill made me cry for every single little thing, and I mean cry like someone had died. I've always had mild acne, and it did not help it whatsoever. I've always had heavy periods, and it helped with them. Kept me from getting pregnant, but that was about it."

• Cee...
• September 19, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on Reclipsen for just about a year, and since I've been on it, I've experienced weight gain (9 pounds), mood swings, and very, very emotional. This pill made me cry for every single little thing, and I mean cry like someone had died. I've always had mild acne, and it did not help it whatsoever. I've always had heavy periods, and it helped with them. Kept me from getting pregnant, but that was about it."

• avs...
• November 30, 2011

For Birth Control "I have been on Reclipsen for about a year now. I have definitely noticed a decrease in sex drive, which has caused some issues. Some emotional ups and downs, but I guess that is to be expected. I'm not sure if it is related to the birth control, but I have noticed some weight gain, which has been hard to control. But I have had no breakthrough bleeding, and altogether I have been pretty pleased. I can honestly say it has worked well as a birth control for me, seeing as I haven't gotten pregnant and I have been on the pill for over a year now."

• K D...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 13, 2018

For Birth Control "Hated this birth control! It was effective, sure. Regulated periods, check (although I never had an issue with that before). The worst thing about this (for me) was that it gave me horrible mood swings! I did not recognize the person that I was while on this BC, and it didn't occur to me for a long time what was causing me to act this way. I was so mean, and I'm normally a very happy, chipper kind of person. I eventually just decided to do without and haven't gone back since (2+ years). I feel SO much better. It only took a few weeks for me to feel 'normal' again."

• Kay...
• January 4, 2016

For Birth Control "Has been effective at preventing pregnancy. I've decided to stop taking it due to side effects. The first 2 months, my breasts were extremely tender. I experienced some depression symptoms and mood problems in the first month, which I initially thought went away, but I think I just got used to them. Looking back, I've been WAY more emotional at times (cry at least 2-3 times a week now, used to cry 2-3 times a year) and also fairly flat (don't really get excited about anything anymore). My sex drive has been almost non-existent while on Reclipsen. I used to be keen all the time, and now even extensive foreplay can't really get me going, which makes it pretty pointless to even be on it. Periods are short and light, which I will miss."

• Anonymous
• December 13, 2010

For Birth Control "I've been on Reclipsen for almost 3 months and have been a little more emotional and cried a little more, but nothing horrible on the emotional side. I just recently experienced breakthrough bleeding out of the blue - basically as much as a pad a day. Today is day 3 of this, not sure why this happens, but apparently it's a common side effect (at least for the first 3 months). Hopefully, it won't continue or else I may have to switch. Otherwise, so far so good with this pill."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 5, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on Reclipsen for about a month now. I started taking it to regulate my period and as a form of birth control. Seems to be doing the job, no pregnancy scares so far. I did notice severe mood swings before my period started, but not sure if that was due to things going on in life or the pill. Other than mood swings, no negative side effects. Would recommend."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 5, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on Reclipsen for about 5 months now for terrible cramps. Doesn't make the cramps go away completely, but for the most part. Gained a few pounds, and I've noticed some mood swings, and hasn't really done anything for my acne. But overall, good for me, and I'd recommend it."

• Kkl...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 9, 2016

For Birth Control "Been on this for over a year. I've gained weight, get extremely emotional before I start. I am on BC to help regulate my periods. I know when I will start, however, bleeding is heavy, and I spot for three weeks, and I get maybe a week off from spotting/bleeding. This is a killer to my sex life! I have contacted my OBGYN to help find me a BC that has no periods to see if that helps!"

• tra...
• November 7, 2013

For Birth Control "I have been on Reclipsen (Desogen), the first birth control I've been on. And I have to say I love it. I always have clear, soft skin, love my periods for being on time, I knew what hour it would come, and when it ends, it was perfect. So I have been on Reclipsen for 1 year and 6 months, and I started realizing crazy mood swings during the placebo pills (the PMS week), and my mood would be irritable then happy, it was bipolar. I also realized a lot of hair loss (but then again I really have thick hair). I also realized shortness of breath super easily. I already talked to my doctor about switching. My doctor switched me to Seasonale, I'm kind of nervous switching."

• Jol...
• June 17, 2013

For Birth Control "I was on this pill for about a year. It shortened my periods from seven days to four days. My breasts did not grow, however, I messed up the cycle, and cysts formed in both of my breasts, making them tender. I gained ten pounds and then lost about seven. I was constantly hungry! It definitely helped my PMS, but I did experience many mood swings besides that. My skin cleared up a tad bit."

• Tex...
• December 28, 2015

For Birth Control "I first started with Reclipsen a year ago for 2-3 months and experienced extreme mood swings. Very emotional and sensitive to everything/anything. I'm not an emotional person. I also did get frequent headaches. I decided to switch to a generic (similar to Reclipsen) which alleviated all side effects. I started taking Reclipsen again this month after my annual check-up (my doctor refilled for name brand). I'm on week 2 and I'm having the same side effects. I had a major meltdown which made me question what is really going on. I realized it must be the birth control. I'm going back to generic ASAP. I had no weight gain, cramping, nor acne issues while taking Reclipsen, only mood swings and headaches."

• KC1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 2, 2016

For Birth Control "Just about to finish my first month of Reclipsen. I had never taken birth control before and was a bit terrified to start this one. I noticed I was very emotional and cried a couple of times, even at work, which had never happened in the year and a half that I've worked there. My breasts did swell a little, which was nice since I'm an A cup. My period started 3 days into the inactive week. I've always had painful cramps and trouble sleeping while on my period, but this one was by far the worst. The first night I started, my cramps were extremely painful, and I couldn't fall asleep after waking up in the middle of the night for the first two nights. Acne is the same, it hasn't helped or made it worse. Overall, this has been a decent first experience."

• Ins...
• July 7, 2016

For Birth Control "I only give it a few points because I was put on it to regulate periods, which it has done. But this BC has made my cramps severe to the point of near vomiting. My emotions drastically switch in an instant. I haven't been able to sleep much since being on it."

• Ano...
• July 7, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been taking Reclipsen for a year. I switched to Reclipsen because my other birth control was giving me spotting during the month. Reclipsen helped that but now I have no sex drive at all, which is really annoying. I get at least one horrific migraine before I start my period, and I'm super emotional. I thought all these things were just me, but after reading the other reviews, I realize that it might be my BC. I never realized it could have these side effects. I'm going to try to switch to another type at my next appointment with my OBGYN."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2013

For Birth Control "I am currently on my second pack. I have been an emotional roller coaster and will be changing."

• Kol...
• July 4, 2014

For Birth Control "Pros: prevented pregnancy well, shortened period, cleared acne. Cons: gained 20 lbs, scalp hair loss, very heavy cramps, migraines, mood swings."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• August 23, 2010

For Birth Control "Some emotional ups and downs the first few months, but amazing help for acne."