Safyral for Birth Control User Reviews

• Anonymous
• July 25, 2011

"I'll break down my experience with parts of this birth control for you. 1) Skin: totally cleared up my skin. Excellent for that. 2) Birth control: it's the only form of contraceptive I use, and so far...no babies. 3) Cravings: it's hard for me to say because I've always craved carbohydrates and sugar anyway, so neutral. 4) Periods: on time. No breakthrough bleeding. 5) Mood: 100% terrible. I cannot emphasize this enough. Nothing will be wrong in my life, and I literally won't be able to stop crying. Yesterday, I think I started crying at 8 am and continued crying at hour intervals until I fell asleep at 9:30 pm. I get frustrated now over tiny things. I have mood swings. I act irrationally. But mainly I just cry ALL THE TIME. And I'm just constantly sad."

• Anonymous
• May 14, 2012

"I've just finished my first pack of Safyral and have no complaints. My skin is noticeably clearer, it has helped to reduce cramping and a heavy flow. I've had only one strange craving, and it's for sour foods (pickles especially). No bad moods, in fact, I've been in a great mood since I've been on it. I've pretty much experienced all pros since taking it."

• mm3...
• January 14, 2012

"I've recently switched to Safyral from Beyaz about two months ago, and I love it! I was nervous because I searched the Internet over and over and only found one good review for this pill, so I thought I'd give my experience to people who are wanting to try this. I've had no major issues or changes except positive ones. While taking Beyaz, my face was broken out with at least 3-5 blemishes every week. I decided to ask my OB-GYN what I should do, and as suggested, going on Safyral. So I did, and I noticed immediate skin clearing. I haven't had one blemish since I started using this stuff. It doesn't affect my mood or personality either! I just feel like myself but with clear skin now! I'd recommend this to anyone!"

• Anonymous
• September 8, 2011

"Great birth control pill. I use it for contraception (the only form I regularly use) and for polycystic ovarian syndrome symptom management. Prior to trying Safyral, I tried two other brands and had horrific side effects. The only one I get on this pill is cravings! Mostly for sugar and sometimes carbs, which I try hard to avoid! I would highly recommend this pill!"

• Str...
• March 24, 2011

"Only been on this pill a month, but it is the only one so far that stopped the irregular bleeding I was having. I have tried Lo Estrin and Kariva, and so far this is the winner! I will update after my second pack."

• Mis...
• December 4, 2013

"As far as birth control and periods went, this was fine. My periods were much less crampy and painful, my skin didn't change at all. However, it was like my personality completely flipped. I felt robbed of my sense of adventure, I had absolutely no interest in going and doing fun things with my family. I've never had depression, but I think this must be what it feels like. I stopped taking it and am almost back to my old self, even though I'm back to having terrible periods. I will take cramps over how I was acting any day of the week."

• Lan...
• July 20, 2011

"I started taking this birth control a while back and then stopped after I completed one cycle. I did have a little weight gain because of the carbohydrate cravings. Breast tenderness and bloating were also a factor. Those were my negatives. The positives for me were age-related. I am over 35 and a non-smoker. Therefore, the extra vitamin B and folic acid supplements are excellent. I did stop taking them after the first trial because of the food cravings. After a few months, I decided to try them again. I am on a weight loss plan and have lost weight. I wasn't significantly overweight from the beginning, but needed to drop about fifteen pounds. I reached my goal. My only real concern at this point is will I have the cravings."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2013

"I've been on Safyral for about 6 months now. When my doctor first put me on this pill, I really liked it. It was my first time going on birth control, so I was nervous about all the weight gain rumors. But it was fine, I didn't gain any weight. I actually lost weight, and my breasts got bigger. My skin cleared up, it has been a great contraceptive so far, but it made me so emotional. Maybe 2 or 3 months in, I just got so depressed. Randomly, I would just get so sad and not even know why. I cried all the time, I had a short fuse. The littlest things would just upset me, and I've never been like that, so I'm switching. Everyone is different, though, and besides the emotions, it was a great birth control."

• Koj...
• May 2, 2013

"Been on Safyral for 6 weeks. I have no complaints. I've never been on birth control but had to go on it due to bleeding for 2 months straight, really heavily. My bleeding stopped, I've not had any mood changes, weight gain, acne, or anything. It's regulated my periods, and now I'm back to normal. It's been a great first experience with birth control."

• Anonymous
• November 21, 2011

"Two months ago, I started taking Safyral because my doctor had high recommendations and gave me three packs for free. I took it for a month and started feeling uncontrollably moody. I want to cry for no reason, and everything I used to love makes me angry and upset. I switched back to my normal birth control after the first pack was done, but then decided to give it another chance since it is free and I wasn't positive that it was the Safyral making me feel this way. Right now, I am on my second pack and feel horrible, moody, and irritable. On the plus side, my breasts got bigger, and I'm not pregnant. I'm finishing this pack, then switching back to my original again."

• shl...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 30, 2013

"I've been on this birth control for eight months. My skin is clearer than ever. I have occasional breakthrough bleeding, but it's just spotting, nothing big, no mood swings, but once a month my belly bloats a little bit. Didn't make me gain any weight, though."

• Anonymous
• June 10, 2011

"This is my first time using birth control pills. I have been on Safyral for a month and a half. It has cleared up my skin significantly but caused bad mood swings and nausea. I am switching to a new birth control with a lower dose of hormones to help with my mood."

• Anonymous
• April 27, 2011

"I'm about to finish my first pack, and I have mixed reviews. During the first 2 weeks, I was craving sugar like crazy. About the third week, that calmed down, though. I started taking Safyral because I was having breakthrough bleeding with LoEstrin, and already Safyral has regulated my period to just the week of my placebo pills. My period started late, but that's not a big deal considering this is my first month on this birth control. The most annoying side effect is the bloating. I don't think I've ever felt this bloated, and I NEVER get cramps on my period, but I'm having cramps with this pill. I'm sure these symptoms will calm down as my body gets used to it, if not, I'm switching to something different."

• Anonymous
• March 21, 2012

"The first week, I was convinced I had the flu. I would vomit a few hours after I took the pill and felt lightheaded. I could barely function. That went away, and I started getting headaches. The good thing is I didn't gain or lose weight."

• Anonymous
• June 28, 2011

"I just finished my first pack. The pros: I've lost 13 lbs, my face is less oily, and my mood is better than it was. The cons: I too craved sugar after starting this pill, I had hair loss the first few weeks, my vision has become a problem, especially in fluorescent lighting, started having headaches, I feel more tired, breathing has become heavier than normal, and breast tenderness."

• Tin...
• April 16, 2011

"I have been on Safyral for 2 months. I like it a lot so far. I have had some breakthrough bleeding, but I think that is because I started the pill in the middle of my cycle when I had an IUD (Mirena) removed after 4 years. My skin looks great. I get mild bloating and breast tenderness just before my period, which goes away with the start of my period. Nothing majorly inconvenient. I think that after a few months of use, when my hormones get back on a normal cycle, things will even out."

• Bet...
• September 21, 2014

"I was concerned about starting Safyral after reading some of the reviews here, but have been pleasantly surprised by how easy my transition onto it has been. I was not on any contraceptive previously, and when I started my Safyral regimen my only side effect was very light spotting for the first month. Not only did I escape mood swings, weight gain, acne, nausea, etc., but my usual menstrual symptoms (bloating, cramps, breakouts) have become almost nonexistent. I am not yet sexually active, so I can't speak to Safyral's effectiveness as a contraceptive, but I've been very happy with it in the meantime."

• Jen...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 4, 2014

"My experience with Safyral had been an overall good one, but it didn't start out that way. During the first month, all through the second month, I had horrible mood swings. Borderline depression, it felt like. But after the second month, it went away, I started feeling better. I've had no acne. No weight gain. Lighter flows. So I guess this pill is different for everyone based on the other reviews, but this is a great one for me, and I plan to keep using it for a long time."

• Ang...
• March 24, 2015

"I just finished a package of Safyral yesterday, and so far I've had no weight gain, my acne has cleared up some, and my period came when it was supposed to. However, I have had spotting all through the first month, which the doctor said was normal, so I have no complaints other than one really big one. While being on this pill, I have had serious depression. I'm always moody, crying, and sad. I am so sad that I have no appetite, no desire to go out, I'm never happy. In fact, I get raging angry sometimes, and I cannot control any of this. I am hoping that this side effect goes away soon."

• Lin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 18, 2014

"Safyral has been a great birth control pill for me. I lost water weight from my previous birth control plus some, skin is clear, no unusual mood swings. My only complaints about it are from 2 days before my period until 3 days into it, I get a bit of stomach bloat, and my left ankle tends to get sore and swollen when on my feet too long. Sometimes I crave sweets at certain times of the month. The pill is more expensive, but a great birth control pill. I highly recommend it."

• jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2012

"I have been on this for a month and have had a horrible experience with my mood change. I have always been a happy person, and now for the last week, I am so depressed and I am constantly feeling a nervous feeling in my gut, like anxiety. I had a baby 2 months ago, and even through my pregnancy, I never felt any mood swings or depression. I talked to my doctor and have decided to stop this birth control. Hope it'll fix this sad feeling."

• Anonymous
• March 31, 2012

"I had been taking Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 for 2 years until it started giving me bad cramping and breakthrough bleeding on the active pills. I think my body was starting to reject it, or the dosage just wasn't high enough anymore. Then my doctor suggested trying Safyral and gave me 2 free samples. I just finished my first month, and it wasn't too bad. The worst side effect I had was nausea. My breasts felt fuller, but they went back to their normal size after my period. My period was lighter, and the cramping wasn't that bad. I didn't gain any weight or feel bloated. I will have to see how this next month is... I plan on staying on this pill!"

• Anonymous
• January 10, 2012

"Been on this birth control now for 4 months. It works well as it prevents pregnancy, but so far, I've had very heavy periods and severe cramps and tons of chin acne. Yaz never gave me these issues. I want to switch, but the doctor told me to give it another 3 months to see what happens. If I still don't like it, then she said I can switch. I must stick it out until then."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2012

"I haven't been on this pill for very long, but my doctor gave me some free samples because I was having breakthrough bleeding with LoEstrin. So far, my main complaint is nausea. I have never felt so consistently sick in my life - not even with the flu! I'll post again when I've been on it longer about weight gain, mood swings, cramps, etc."

• not...
• March 11, 2014

"I was put on Safyral two months ago after being on Camrese due to breakthrough bleeding. Safyral definitely took care of that issue, but it came with several others. I now have very painful cramps just before and on my period. My periods last 7 days and are very heavy (which is normal for me off of birth control), and I'm constantly bloated. I also get headaches more than usual and have gained about 4 lbs and cannot lose weight at all. Going tomorrow to hopefully switch to a lower dose again."