Safyral for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 3)

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2018

"This was the first birth control I was put on and was on it for 3 months. It seemed great to begin with, I had regular periods, didn't gain weight, no nausea, basically no side effects. During this time period, my anxiety peaked, and after the second random panic attack at the end of my third month, I finally realized it was the birth control and quit it immediately. I literally thought I was losing my mind, but now I realize it was just the hormones driving me crazy. I'm not sure what they put in this drug that could make a perfectly healthy person develop psychoactive illness, but it's just not right. I would never again sacrifice my mental health for contraception and have refused to try any birth control pill since this terrifying experience. I felt like a completely different person."

• Anonymous
• September 20, 2011

"I was on Safyral for 4 months. I had breakthrough bleeding the first month, then it stopped (which was very fast for me! It was great). However, my acne increased, and I was tired all the time. Also, I had terribly sore breasts and white vaginal discharge every last week of active pills. My periods became much lighter with fewer cramps. When I stopped taking the pill, my acne was 90% gone the next day! I couldn't believe it! My face looked cleaner than before I started this pill. I was off the pill for a month, and my acne still is very small (which is good because I used to have bad breakouts). A couple of days ago, I started taking LoEstrin 24, we'll see what it does."

• Tis...
• January 19, 2012

"I'm 29 and have been on Safyral for 3 months now for irregular bleeding. I have breast tenderness, bad cramps, acne, and I am also very moody! My anxiety level has raised a little, and the bleeding is heavier than normal. This is also my first time ever taking the pill. This is my last pack I'm taking."

• Jam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2015

"So I'm barely on my first pack of this, but I'm a little worried. I've been on probably five different birth controls: Sprintec, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, Lomedia 24 L, Amethyst, etc., etc. With those, I would eventually have breakthrough bleeding that wouldn't stop, so I kept switching. Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo was awful, I broke out so bad. So my doctor suggested a higher hormone dosage since I kept having breakthrough bleeding. Since I've started this, my stomach hurts a lot, kind of like cramps. I have headaches, my breasts have gotten a lot bigger, and they hurt to barely be touched. I also seem to have gained weight, obviously with my breasts being bigger. I'm scared kind of, but I read to give it a few months, and hopefully, it goes away. No bleeding though."

• Anonymous
• May 22, 2011

"This is my first birth control pill I've ever been on, so I don't have anything to compare it to, but I am 16 years old and have 11-day periods, which are extremely heavy, with terrible cramps, fatigue, and headaches. My gyn put me on this, and everything was great for the first 3 weeks. I never had any breakthrough bleeding. I did have some slight cramps for the first week, but they were nothing compared to what I've been on. I am on the first day of the placebo, and so far no bleeding, but I do have awful cramps again, which I thought the pill was supposed to take care of. If this is the way my period is going to be every month, I might ask my doctor about Seasonique so I only have to deal with this once every 3 months."

• Lex...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 13, 2017

"This is the only birth control pill that's been effective for me; I tried around 4 other pills before I discovered this one. No breakthrough bleeding (one of the biggest problems I had with the other pills), and it's made my periods so much lighter (I used to bleed through tampons and pads, and now my period is way lighter). I haven't gotten pregnant, so I guess it's also doing what it's supposed to do, lol. Another bonus: I used to get painful cystic acne on my chin whenever it was my time of the month, and since beginning this pill, I haven't had to deal with any acne whatsoever! The only problem I have with it is that I cry a bit more than I used to, but I don't really mind."

• Gir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2017

"There are 4 pills left in the pack and all I can say is I am happy I have finally found the pill that works for me. I've tried a few different birth controls, but they all made me bleed for months on end. Had the Depo shot in my teens, came off of it, I had to go to the hospital. Tried it again at 25 years old: had 1 shot and bled for legit 5 months straight. I requested a low-dose pill. Took Lo Loestrin Fe for 1 month and that made me VERY on edge, angry, and depressed (I'm usually happy). Told my doctor I was 'done trying birth control!', but she persisted I try something else. She identified progesterone was too much for my system and thus came Safyral. I legit have zero side effects. Best decision ever. Going to get my new pack tonight!"

• kel...
• May 29, 2013

"I've been taking this for two months. I've lost a much-needed 25 pounds, and my face is always clear. I have noticed a slight depression, though, but I feel it's tolerable and worth it."

• chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 21, 2012

"Although this medication has done what it's supposed to do, I get upset over everything. For about three weeks, I've been crying/sulking, and there's been no change. I hope it gets better."

• Anonymous
• July 8, 2011

"Was on this pill for 2 months and had extreme mood swings, heavier periods, cramping, and acne. I did not experience any weight gain. This is the 3rd pill I have tried but did not like."

• Anonymous
• July 11, 2011

"Been on Safyral for almost 2 weeks. The breast pains are unbearable, but the irregular bleeding and spotting have stopped. Noticing a craving for carbs."

• Emm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2016

"Extreme nausea and vomiting after only one day."