Reclipsen User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• ste...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 27, 2013

For Birth Control "Well, I have been on this for probably a year and a half and was on a different one for 2 and a half years due to really bad mood swings and got switched to this about a year ago. My doc asked about my weight gain, and I told her it was from not being active as I was in high school with drill team. Now I'm thinking it's not that. Now I'm thinking it's my pills that are making me gain. I have changed my diet, and so far nothing. I used to be like 30 pounds lighter and now I have no idea what to do. Probably will contact my doc soon because I'm tired of the weight."

• Anonymous
• June 17, 2014

For Birth Control "I started this when I was 13, for heavy period relief. Pros: no weight gain, shortened my period from 7-8 to 4-5 days. Cons: before Reclipsen, I never had cramps, moodiness, or really any period symptoms or PMS. Although my period lasted for 7-8 days and was very heavy, it was honestly pretty easygoing. After I began Reclipsen, my period was shortened to 4-5 days, but it took about 3 days of active pills for it to start and two of my inactives for it to stop. This hasn't stopped. I started getting cramps, moodiness, and extremely bad PMS. I used to act no different on my period than off, but since starting Reclipsen, it's been much worse."

• And...
• August 12, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on this bc for 4 months. Since then, I've experienced nausea every single day. I have no appetite and barely eat anything, but I still haven't lost weight. I have no sex drive (and TMI, but very dry) and I'm a raging bitch most days! I have headaches every single day, 24/7, and I'm tired constantly. My dr told me this bc is good for those with acne, but I have had horrible breakouts that I can't stop! I forgot to take my pill today and just realized that I haven't experienced any of these symptoms at all! I am the type of person who will experience every possible side effect of a medication, though, so do consider that. I still wouldn't recommend it!!"

• Jes...
• June 23, 2013

For Birth Control "I was having a very hard time finding a pill that controlled my periods. I would be on a pill and get my period in the middle of my cycle or when I wasn't supposed to, or it would start too early or too late after the sugar pills. My doc suggested higher hormones, and I have been on Reclipsen for almost 2 years. It regulated and shortened periods, no breasts or weight gain, mild acne improvement. But it took me a long time to realize how nasty some of the emotional side effects have been. It brought out the worst in me (hyper sensitive, on edge, almost 'bipolar' at times), and for the past 6 months, I've also had extreme depression. So I am switching to Yaz, which is supposed to help a lot with the emotional stuff due to lower estradiol."

• Ste...
• May 12, 2016

For Birth Control "I went on Reclipsen due to severe cramping and heavy bleeding during my periods. It solved that problem, but I had no libido whatsoever, and I was very emotionless. I also gained 10 pounds in the 5 months I was on it, and I work out regularly and eat healthy."

• Lin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 23, 2015

For Birth Control "I've taken this birth control for 6-7 months now, and have been happy with my experience. At first, it definitely affected my mood and made me noticeably more irritable than before. However, I stuck with it and my mood has improved. It cleared my skin, and my acne is more controlled than it has been in years. It eliminated almost all cramps that come with my period, and my period is much shorter than before. It has also been effective in preventing pregnancy. All around, I've been happy with Reclipsen. If anything, my only complaint would be a slight rise in moodiness that has been manageable with time."

• Nik...
• June 23, 2019

For Birth Control "This birth control, although effective, gave me the worst acne of my entire life. I have been off for 6 months now, and around month 4, my hormones started to regulate again, and my face looks so much better. Now I’m just working to get rid of the scarring and uneven skin tone. I tried many different things while taking this birth control to help with breakouts, but nothing worked!!!! If you are breaking out and taking this, switch or get off BC altogether."

• Rae...
• June 2, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been taking this BC for about 4 months, it was great until the last month when I started getting headaches, quick heartbeats, loss of sleep. I gained weight in all the right areas, so that was a plus. But I can't put up with the headaches, I'm tired all the time and total loss in sex drive (which is weird because I think about sex all the time). Made me cry here and there but no serious emotional outbreaks. I switched to Azurette, so we will see."

• rai...
• January 7, 2012

For Birth Control "I have been on Reclipsen for 2 months, going on my third pack tomorrow. I do not like this pill, the first month was bad. I had so many bad headaches every week. And the second month, around the time I am supposed to have my period, was so bad."

• Anonymous
• August 16, 2015

For Birth Control "I was on Reclipsen for years. For me, it did make my periods lighter, and helped with severe cramps, and cleared my acne, and made my boobs bigger. On the downside, I put on about 10 lbs, that I could not get rid of. I felt bloated all the time. I quit gluten, I quit carbs, my sisters thought I had an eating disorder. I had chronic yeast infections too. I finally went off it, and the weight fell off. At first, I attributed it to the fact I was walking more. But then I went back on 3 packs ago, and back up 8 lbs. I'm still as active (per Fitbit). It's back to constantly feeling fat and bloated. None of my clothes fit, and my sleep is always interrupted. I'm hot/cold/hot/cold."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 28, 2015

For Birth Control "I switched to this to try to eliminate/reduce spotting from my previous birth control brand. Instead, I have had bleeding every single day. Not to mention the horrible bloating and uncontrollable appetite. Not worth it."

• 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."

• Cer...
• October 19, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on Reclipsen for over 3 years now. Pros - still not pregnant, no weight gain. It also clears up any face/back acne so that my skin is flawless, except I do break out a little during the placebo week. Cons - it makes me more prone to feeling depressed/sad for no reason. The biggest con is that it definitely affected my sex drive, though my libido dropped so much that my bf encouraged me to get off Reclipsen, which I did. The difference was noticeable. Problem is, I still don't feel comfortable with only using condoms, so after 3 months off it, I started again. This time I'm going to pay really close attention to side effects and compare it."

• but...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 12, 2016

For Birth Control "Wonderful birth control. I have been on the same birth control for 3.5 years now. I cannot fully remember the beginning of taking the birth control. It took a month or so to get adjusted. But after that, everything is great. No pregnancies, no bloating, no emotional freak-outs, no depression, no painful periods, but on the negative side, my acne has stayed the same, so it doesn't help much with acne. Also, my previous birth control of Sprintec made my breasts humongous, and now that I am on this birth control, my boobs have shrunk a ton and almost don't feel or look as full as they were before ever being on birth control. BUT...I am an athlete, and this birth control works really well. Looking for a new birth control, maybe to help with some acne."

• 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)."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• Not...
• June 12, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on Reclipsen for a month for regular birth control, period regulation, and period cramps. The first few days, I had overall body weakness and a bad headache, both of which subsided after those days. I had unprotected sex a week and a half after starting and did not get pregnant, so it's good for that, but when my period came around, the first day was awful, the worst it had been in a while. I heard you have to take it for more than a month for the cramps to ease up, so maybe next month will be better. I'll obviously also have to wait until next month to see if my period comes around the same time, but overall I'd probably recommend it to a friend."

• Kat...
• August 12, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been on Reclipsen for 7 months so far, and I believe this will be my last. I started tracking how I feel every single day up to my cycle day. I started to realize recurring symptoms on the same cycle days of the medication! I'm finally throwing in the hat. Last month, my neck became sore, and my shoulders and back pain have escalated! Well, now I can't even move my neck side to side on the same cycle day. I believe this medicine has not helped my IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), has made me have heart palpitations, a few days before my period I get really deeply depressed on the same day every month and have extreme dark thoughts. I've had toothaches, headaches, strong cramps, black blood, bladder pain, extreme weight loss, no appetite, dizziness, seizures, constant anxiety, extreme fatigue, and weakness, and all these weird things over the course of the last few months. My periods wouldn't come till 4 days into the sugar pills, and I would suffer the last week of the pills, and 3 days into my period."

• 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."

• TIS...
• December 4, 2017

For Birth Control "I was on Reclipsen for at least a year. My periods were always set and wouldn't last a full week, they'd generally last around 3 days with moderate bleeding. I never got any acne really, I would maybe get one pimple a month closer to when I was about to start my period. My mood seemed fine. I never had any spotting. Now that I think about it, I did have a lower sex drive. Overall, I would recommend Reclipsen! I recently switched birth control through no choice of my own, but I'm seriously debating going back to Reclipsen."

• 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."