Syeda and Cramps: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2022

For Birth Control "This is the absolute worst birth control! I was taking the name brand Yazmin for years, and I never had any issues with it. I moved, and the pharmacist gave me the generic brand Syeda. I didn’t have any issues with it until 2 months in. I started experiencing the WORST anxiety and panic attacks, spotting, and the worst cramps. I have never had any of these issues before, nor did I ever have anxiety or panic attacks until I started taking this. Do yourself a favor and steer clear of Syeda."

• Asa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2021

For Birth Control "This was the worst BC ever! My doctor prescribed me the name brand Yazmin, and somehow my pharmacy gave me Syeda for months. I have bled almost every day, even when taking it, cramps like no other, knee pain, rash on my chest, anxiety as well. This is generic birth control that does not work! If I could rate a 0, I would."

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2020

For Birth Control "Generally, I do not complain about birth control until I’ve taken it for at least 3 months. This time, I couldn’t do it. I only lasted a month. Syeda made me heavily bleed and cramp the entire month. I also had huge cysts around my jawline. I’m someone that usually researches before agreeing to take a medication. I wish I had. Syeda has been ineffective for some people, resulting in pregnancy. Although it only happened to that same person twice while taking Syeda, it’s enough to scare me away, especially for making me virtually useless for an entire month. I just advise some caution."

• SBa...
• July 3, 2021

For Birth Control "MOST USELESS PILLS EVER!! I took Ocella for years, and my periods were light and guaranteed to start Placebo Pill Tuesday or Wednesday. My insurance company started making us do mail delivery in ‘18 or ‘19 and changed my pills to a generic that didn’t even have a name, then started sending me Syeda in ‘19, and in May of ‘19, it’s like I’m not even on birth control pills anymore. I randomly start spotting, bloating, and cramping at some point during the 3rd week of active pills and have absolutely NO idea when or if I’ll start my period and have started my period while still on the active pills! I’ve started on Placebo Pill Monday, occasionally Wednesday, but mostly Thursday or Friday. Starting on Tuesday has completely stopped. My flow is absolutely unpredictable. My Ob-Gyn has me taking Lysteda to control the heavy bleeding that starts on day 1, and length ranges from 4 to 9 days and has even gone for 3 straight weeks. These are seriously the worst pills."

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2023

"I've been taking Yaz on and off since I was a teen for what we thought was PMDD (which ended up being endometriosis). Since switching insurance, I had to take generic, which led me recently to Syeda. In the month I've taken it, I've gained 10 pounds, my acne is worse, and my first period since taking it is pretty painful and heavy. Needless to say, I'd rather pay out of pocket for Yaz again than continue with this mess of a generic."

• Lov...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 30, 2023

For Birth Control "Please do not listen to all the negative reviews on here. I have been on this pill for 9 entire years now, I started when I was only 14 years old. The pill has improved my periods so much. I used to not be able to function the first 3 days of my period because of horrible cramps and would lose so much blood. My breasts grew multiple cup sizes on this medication, I went from having nothing to now having double D cups. So beware of that, lol! Also, it was great in the beginning for acne, but now I have been having it more often, but not because of the pill. Not to mention, it is also great at preventing pregnancy. I have no complaints about this pill!"

• Ail...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 31, 2022

For Birth Control "Been taking Ocella for a good 8 years, and then the pharmacy switched me over to Syeda because of insurance. Man, I wish I would’ve told them no, no, no. In 2 months, I’ve gained 15 lbs, my boobs went up a size, I’m moody and randomly cramping throughout the month when I’m not supposed to start my period for weeks. DO NOT RECOMMEND."

• Kat...
• July 12, 2021

For Birth Control "I took this medication for about six months to treat PCOS and autoimmune thyroiditis. It successfully managed most of my symptoms, however, I did notice that it caused me to have extreme anxiety, cramps, and bloating before my period, possibly to the level of PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). It is definitely one of the better medications I have taken to treat my symptoms, but for me, there were better options out there."

• DON...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2021

For Acne "I was on this page 5 months ago reading reviews because I was so desperate to get rid of my acne because no products worked. I spent so much money on skincare and nothing worked, and I was so hopeful for this, but I swear it made my acne 10x worse. I didn’t want to go out with friends because I was so embarrassed of my acne and bumps, but I still had hope maybe it would get worse before it gets better. One day, I was just like, you know what, I’m gonna stop taking these. It’s not improving anything. Not even lying, one week later, all my acne cleared up once I stopped taking them. I do feel cramps here and there, but that’s my hormones going back to normal. And I wasn’t getting new pimples every day like I was when I was on the pill. This Syeda sucks, don’t do it. Save your time."