Alesse-28 User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• So ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2019

For Birth Control "Basically, every time I took the pink pill an hour late, I would get my period until I finished the white. So, I would sometimes have my period for 15 days, which was absolutely awful. It fixed my acne a bit and reduced my cramps slightly, but I’m so sick of having my period for half the month."

• CJa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 1, 2020

For Birth Control "I have mixed opinions on this birth control pill Alesse-28. The first few months I was on it, there were no issues, and it has worked as birth control, but my doctor assured me it would lighten my flow. It has, in fact, increased it, and I still get cramps every month. I bleed through super tampons in an hour. I've had pregnancy scares as my periods have been late multiple times despite me taking it perfectly. Lately, I've been getting extremely overemotional on this pill, and it has worsened my mental condition. I will be asking to be taken off this pill."

• Tan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 16, 2024

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control for nearly two years and never experienced any symptoms except for growth in the chest and hips but no more than maybe 5 pounds of weight gain. I've never had any accidents and it's very easy to use."

• No...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 10, 2022

For Birth Control "I noticed weight gain, irritability, and worsening of depressive symptoms when I first started taking Alesse a few years back. However, I stopped as the symptoms were just too much for me to endure. After taking a two-year break, I started again as I have severe periods, and my OBGYN suggested taking a pill each day without a break, as I am done having children to completely stop my period. That is the only good thing I can say about this product. I ended up developing such severe swelling in my calves and ankles that I couldn't put my shoes on past the early morning after a week, couldn't kneel by week two because the water retention was so bad it would completely cut off my circulation in my legs, and I had gained 15 lbs by week three. I stopped taking my daily pill (now on day two), and the water retention/swelling is finally dissipating."

• Bea...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 19, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been on Alesse for almost 5 years, and this is the first time I ever took a look at the reviews. I really haven't found it bad at all. Moodiness and weight gain are my chief complaints, but other than that, I love the super regular periods."

• Eli...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 15, 2019

For Birth Control "Alesse worked well for lightening periods and controlling PMS for four years. Had some irregular breakthrough bleeding a few times. I did get pregnant on this pill despite taking it perfectly. Worked fine for four years prior. May just not work well with me long term. Or may have unknown interactions causing failure."

• Anonymous
• May 12, 2010

For Birth Control "This is my 3rd day of taking Alesse. I switched from Loestrin 24 FE because my insurance would only cover $4 and was asking me to pay $67 for it. I am trying birth control to see if it may help even out my migraines. So far, not good. I am going on day 2 of a horrible migraine. I think once my body readjusts to the medicine, my headache will go away. I was the same way with the Loestrin. I'm not sure about any other side effects as my migraine has masked everything else."

• Liz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2021

For Birth Control "Was terrible. Gained 10 pounds, started having panic attacks, breasts grew so much it gave me stretch marks, was always crying. Go on this birth control if you feel like ruining your life for a bit :)"

• Aly...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 4, 2023

For Birth Control "I had major stomach problems with this pill. Felt like crap the whole time. I stopped and went back to normal after. Also, my boobs would hurt, and I had zero libido."

• mak...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2024

For Birth Control "I had some pretty horrible depression at the beginning, but about 2 packs in, I seem to have adjusted to it."

• 123...
• October 14, 2020

For Birth Control "The only negative side effect I get is that it makes me dryer than a desert down below when I'm extremely turned on. I wonder if that will ever go away, as it's affecting my sex life right now."

• ool...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 31, 2020

For Birth Control "I was on the pill for over a year until it started giving me terrible migraines. My cramps got worse on this pill, but periods were regular."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2025

For Birth Control "Took it for acne and contraception, cleared my skin, made my boobs bigger until my second pack that gave me insane acid reflux and GERD."