Safyral User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• saf...
• July 12, 2015

For Birth Control "In the beginning, I was very moody for the first two months, but it keeps my periods regular, which is nice. I switched to Safyral from Loestrin due to stress-induced breakthrough bleeding. This pill is very effective as a contraceptive so far, and that would be so helpful if I actually had 1/4 of the sex drive I used to have before using it. Once I hit the 3rd month, it declined drastically. My boyfriend and I went from having sex on average 6 times a week down to maybe once every couple of weeks, and that only happens because I feel terrible that I'm not as into it as I used to be. It's not that anything in that department has changed, I just don't want it. At this point, I'd rather go back onto Loestrin. I would've continued it if I could've."

• JJa...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 28, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been on Safyral for years. I'm in my forties. In my 20s, I had major cramps, bloating, cysts, heavy periods, and severe mood swings. The mood swings included me crying at commercials, yelling, and snapping at the smallest thing. I was so not myself the week before, during, and a few days after my period. I was then diagnosed with PMDD and put on Yaz; it was a life changer. No mood swings or heavy periods. Then my doctor recommended I move to Safyral after reported issues with blood clots while on Yaz. It was an easy transition, and even better, I don't get a period at all. I would recommend if you don't have mood swings, depression, or changes in your behavior during or before your period, this may not be the pill for you. The good thing about pills is you can always try, and if it doesn't work for you, stop taking it; not like the shots where you're stuck for three months. Talk with your doctor and really list your symptoms and work together to make the right decision on your pill."

• msl...
• November 16, 2011

"I've been on Safyral for one month, and I love it! I had been taking Orth Tri-Cyclen for four years, and I started having heavy breakthrough bleeding, so my doctor gave me samples of Safyral, and I am very pleased. I have not had any breakthrough bleeding. My periods are not heavy at all. I had some cramping during my period, but not bad. I haven't noticed any weight gain or acne. I get very moody before my period, but that happened before I started taking birth control pills. I highly recommend Safyral, it's wonderful."

• Anonymous
• December 1, 2011

"This pill was my first birth control experience. I used to get extreme cramps to the point of almost passing out. The pill helped regulate my cycle, and I no longer have cramps, which is great; however, I have gotten extremely moody and less patient with people. I also cry a lot, which is unusual. I have decided to switch."

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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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
• August 7, 2011

"I am on my second week, and I have the following effects: tender breasts, bad moods, nausea, eating habits changed."

• Anonymous
• July 11, 2011

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "Extreme nausea and vomiting after only one day."