Alesse-28 and Nausea: What Users Say

• Jay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2020

For Birth Control "I went on Alesse a week ago, and the day after I started, I was terribly nauseous, which I thought was normal, because my body was adjusting. The next day, I had a terrible anxiety attack and felt like there was literally a gray cloud over my head for the next several days. I cried every 10 minutes, I barely had an appetite, and I overall just felt so on edge at all times. I didn’t want to live like that and just wanted some peace. Once I realized that the happy girl in me was gone the second I started taking birth control, I stopped right away. I will be seeing my gynecologist, and hopefully there’s something out there for me, but I strongly advise you to stay away from this pill."

• Mis...
• July 11, 2014

For Birth Control "I am on Alesse 28 for 3 months now (I usually skip the sugar pills). I don't have any problems with it. No spotting, just a little nausea for the first 2 days, but that's it. I didn't gain any weight, nor did I lose any. My breasts did go up one cup size. I was sexually active during my 2nd month, and I continued to menstruate as indicated in my pamphlet I had received with my prescription. It works, and I'm happy. It gives me peace of mind."

• ALY...
• February 27, 2014

For Birth Control "Alesse-28 was the first oral contraceptive I've taken. I usually have a very heavy flow, and my period would be a full week and would never come at the same time every month, but since I started to take Alesse-28, my period has become VERY regulated, and my flow is light and lasts usually around 3-4 days only. The best thing I would say is that I don't get cramps anymore. Before taking the pill, I'd be pretty much bedridden. I get only a very slight pain now, but it's barely noticeable! It also helped with my acne! I had a lack of appetite when I started the pill, and I lost 7 lbs in one month. The worst parts were the nausea, major mood swings, slight depression (cried every night), anxiety, and the lack of motivation in everything."

• Don...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 31, 2021

For Birth Control "I found that Alesse-28 worked really well for me. Before taking Alesse, I could tell when my period was due because of my temperament - I would feel angry, frustrated, moody, and I also had such a strong appetite. Also, on my period, I would feel tired, weak, nauseous, and sad. Alesse-28 really helped neutralize my pre- and during-period moods and nausea. It also really helped to clear up my skin, which was a nice bonus. It worked really well for me, and I will continue to take it."

• Sop...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 12, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve tried Alesse two times, and it gave me terrible nausea every single morning. It also made me terribly moody and sad. Ever since I’ve started it, I’ve been really irritated and kept starting fights with my boyfriend, with whom I didn’t fight much before starting this medication. On the other hand, I’ve never had a pregnancy scare while I was taking Alesse."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2021

"I started Alesse-28 for birth control related reasons, and to see if it would clear my mild acne (I noticed no difference in my skin). I was on this pill for 2 months, but I couldn't bring myself to keep going with it because of the side effects. It made me nauseous almost every day, especially after meals. It got to the point where I was terrified of eating out, and that fear stuck with me for the first few months after stopping this pill. It did its job for me though (I didn't get pregnant), but the nausea was a dealbreaker for me. I have now had the Kyleena IUD for 7 months, and it has reacted so much better with my body. However, I have friends who take Alesse-28 and have had no problems with it, so everybody reacts differently to hormonal birth control. Keep that in mind when choosing the right one for you!"

• Fir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2013

For Birth Control "I started taking Alesse as soon as I turned 19. This is my 4th month on it. I never got any side effects such as nausea, headaches, and spotting like I was warned. :) But right after I finished my first batch, I got bad PMS symptoms (cravings, breast tenderness, and mood swings) until my first period arrived a couple of days later. The following batches after that were fine. My periods came on time every month, flow was lighter, no cramps, less PMS symptoms, and the duration of my period was noticeably shorter too. Slowly gained an insignificant 5 pounds over the last four months. I rarely get breakouts but got a few big annoying pimples on my face at first. Alesse does its job as a contraceptive, and I recommend it."

• Awf...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 31, 2022

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Wow, I’m kind of shocked by how dramatically this pill has affected my mental well-being. Almost immediately, I was extremely irritable, and I actually had a meltdown for the first time in years. Now, after 3 months of taking it, I’m stopping because I’m very depressed, angry, and incredibly irritable. I do have a history of depression, but I was very mentally stable before I started, my psychologist even commented on how well I was doing. My left breast grew like a cup size, and even though I’ve been skipping the break, I’m spotting, cramping (though not nearly as bad as before), and feeling nauseous for a more drawn-out, lighter version of my usual period. So for me, there were no benefits, only a huge strain on my relationship."

• Aan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 15, 2021

For Birth Control "I was on this birth control for 4 months, and the first month I was on it, I was on my period for 18 days. Every month since then, I’ve had two periods a month, each around 10 days, where my period only used to be 5. I had no appetite at all, and I lost a lot of weight. I woke up nauseous almost every day, as well as experienced random UTI-like symptoms every month for a few days at a time. I can say it did do its job at preventing pregnancy, but that’s about it, and the side effects that came with it were not worth it. However, this is just my experience! :)"

• Jlt...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been taking Alesse-28 for a month now, and it’s been a really bad experience. I would constantly have headaches and nausea. Breasts are sore, I feel tired all the time and moody. Also, I’m still waiting on my period. I took a pregnancy test, I am not pregnant, so I’m not sure what’s going on. I’m going to stop taking these pills, they are horrible."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 27, 2017

For Birth Control "Have been on this medication for over a year. The first 6 months, I never really had any issues. My periods were a bit lighter, and the cramping had improved significantly. After six months of use, I started to get very nauseous because of this medication. I take it before going to bed, and about 6 hours later, I would wake up and be throwing up for a few minutes. About 20 minutes to half an hour, I would usually be okay. Some days, though, I relied on anti-nausea tablets just to be able to get a little bit of food in me. I continued to take it, but now I'm getting an IUD so I can finally abandon this pill."