Reclipsen and Weight Gain: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Dra...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 1, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for over three years. It has regulated my period, making it faster and lighter. It helps control my acne. It's helped prevent pregnancy. CONS: I get severe migraines to the point where I take over-the-counter headache relief like candy and still doesn't help, sometimes end up vomiting from the severity of the pain. I was overweight (230) when I started it, and I gained more weight within the past three years (260). I exercise by walking on a treadmill for 45 minutes every day and I eat pretty decently for a college kid. I have not been able to lose any weight, despite my efforts. I never experienced cramps before and I don't while on this birth control either."

• 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."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• January 26, 2017

For Birth Control "I'm 19 and have been on this birth control since I was 16. I love it so much I've never noticed any bad side effects. I have gained weight, but that's probably because I've gotten older. I recently just switched to the NuvaRing because I am horrible at remembering to take the pill and am more sexually active now."

• 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!"

• Caj...
• August 1, 2013

For Birth Control "This is my second month using Reclipsen. I had no problems the first month (no weight gain, no headaches, etc.). Now, this month so far I have gained around 2-3 lbs. If I get anywhere close to gaining 10 lbs, I am done with this birth control for sure! I just keep trying to weigh my choices. I've been pregnant at least 4 times, and I gained about 2-3 lbs with each pregnancy. So, I think gaining a few pounds on birth control is okay compared to gaining it while being pregnant and having a miscarriage. So, yes, I'm okay with the side effects of Reclipsen so far."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 11, 2021

For Birth Control "This was the first birth control I ever got on at 14, and it’s the only one that ever had side effects. I gained weight, had cramps so bad I would have panic attacks, and my emotions were a roller coaster."

• Mom...
• July 1, 2014

For Birth Control "Bloating, headaches, weight gain! Moody, irritably. I can't stand it."

• 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."