Syeda and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• ani...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 29, 2021

For Birth Control "DO NOT TAKE Syeda! During Covid-19, my pharmacy switched me to Syeda from Ocella. I didn’t think anything of it. Oh boy, was I wrong. Gained 20 lbs FAST, had severe acne, and crazy depression and anxiety. Thought it was all due to Covid-19 stress. However, from doing my research, I am now learning Syeda messed me up! Throwing it out now."

• Arc...
• May 14, 2020

For Birth Control "Until I had to move back home from university because of COVID, I had been using Ocella, which had been alright for me. My boobs swelled, and it is possible I had weight gain, but I had just gotten off the IUD, which messed me up bad. But when I came home, nowhere had Ocella, so my pharmacy gave me Syeda. I have type 2 bipolar disorder mixed with anxiety symptoms, and taking Syeda for two weeks sent me spinning. My anxiety and hypomania have been awful, some of the worst I’ve had in a long time. It was not like this with Ocella, and I don’t know why the pharmacies in my hometown are not allowed to provide it, but I will not be taking Syeda again and would hesitate to recommend it to anyone."

• Nel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2020

For Birth Control "Never again. My pharmacy tried for years to randomly give me Syeda, even though I would repeatedly ask for Ocella. In January, the pharmacy tech insisted she give me two packs of BC, and it was Syeda. When I went back in March, I was given two more packs of Syeda. I didn't care to argue because this was around the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and I figured they were stressed enough. After 4 months, however, I have had enough. I have gained weight from my increased appetite, I lost all motivation and enjoyment for things I once enjoyed, and I have been feeling more anxious. I don't care what a pharmacist says, generic doesn't mean the same."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 3, 2021

For Birth Control "Syeda worked on the positive side of the middle ground for me. Nothing notably amazing, but certainly nothing terrible. I do not recall any weight gain or changes in acne, affected my breast size only slightly (did experience some breast soreness during the first month or two, but was expected). The first month was a bit hectic emotionally. Periods were regulated, but cramps were only slightly lessened and periods did not decrease in length (stayed at my normal 4-5 days). I decided to go off of Syeda after I moved pharmacies and was unable to take it for a month. After getting off for that month, I recognized my mood/anxiety being noticeably better than when I was on. Maybe it was my own placebo, but I decided that I had probably not noticed the mood changes while on Syeda, and it was time to switch. Overall though, no complaints! Just was not the exact best fit for me."

• PAh...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 24, 2024

For Birth Control "I have been on Syeda for 11 months now, and it works for me! I started taking a generic for Yaz years ago for acne, and in the past few years, started taking it consistently to skip my period. The original pill I was on (2mg/0.02mg) would cause breakthrough bleeding/spotting every month around when my period would be. After a year, ultrasounds, breaks (3-14 days), I kept having the once-a-month spotting that would happen on and off forever until I took a 3-day break (super heavy flow during break). No changes in acne for me, increased weight, and mood swings that went away after 1 month. Now I only have spotting at the 3/4 month mark, and as soon as I see a spot of blood, I take a 3-pill break. If I don’t take the break, I will spot on and off until I take the break. After the break, I won’t spot again for another 3/4 months. I tried another pill that was supposed to help breakthrough bleeding, but it gave me acne and depression. No pills, and my acne came back. Also not pregnant either."

• Amb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 26, 2021

For Birth Control "I've never had a problem with birth control until I started taking Syeda. Worst pill for my body, and I'm worried it won't protect against pregnancy. I have so much acne-new ones come every day! Bleeding all month, so tired, can't stop eating, migraines increased, and major insomnia. I've gained a lot of weight in 2 months. Took for 2 months and just stopped. My doctor said my Nikki birth control wasn't covered anymore by insurance, so she put me on Syeda. If it has the same ingredients as Yasmine and Yasmine was recalled because they found it doesn't prevent pregnancy efficiently, then why would anyone take this??"

• 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."

• 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."

• Bee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2021

For Birth Control "I switched to Syeda after I had a horrible experience with Nexplanon 3 months ago. I haven’t noticed any side effects from it so far. No weight gain or mood swings. I am glad I finally found what works and doesn’t cause side effects."

• Mic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 15, 2022

For Birth Control "I have been on Syeda for almost 5 months. I like it, periods have been fine. But I have severe breast pain before my period, never experienced the heaviness and tenderness with other birth controls as bad as while on this. I have noticed weight gain, but nothing crazy. I, for now, am going to continue taking it."

• his...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 17, 2024

"I have PCOS and have been through trial by fire with about 5 other birth control pills (including the mini pill) and the arm implant. For me, Syeda is the first to work. It doesn’t give me mood swings, anxiety, or depression, or breakthrough bleeding. I have gained weight, but I am also on SSRI antidepressants, so this may be a compounding factor. I have my doctor prescribe three packs of pills for pickup at a time so that I can take it continuously (without the sugar pill week) since this helps with my gender dysphoria. I have been on this medication for two years now and rate it highly. Everyone’s body is different, but if you have PCOS, this might be worth a shot."

• Wei...
• June 27, 2022

For Birth Control "Terrible. I got switched to this just about 6 months ago and gained 20 pounds in the first couple of months from a weight I maintained for over 4 years. The weight gain has made me severely depressed, and I can’t get it to go down even while I work out and eat healthy."

• Ker...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 8, 2023

For Birth Control "I actually like Syeda. I had a terrible experience with Nexplanon and Aubra. Was spotting three weeks out of the month. Microgestin was better, but it made me gain weight like crazy! With Syeda, I don’t find myself wanting to eat all day; also, it actually is regulating my cycle."

• Sym...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 2, 2024

For Birth Control "I have used this birth control for two years. It’s helpful for my skin, no weight gain, and it prevents pregnancy. It does a very good job at that."