Falmina User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2016

For Birth Control "This pill did not work well with my body at all. Before, my cramps were pretty bad, and I had heavy bleeding for about 3 to 5 days of my period, but I took Aleve, and it made it bearable. I've only taken this pill for about a week, and I can already tell it is not helping with my cramps or bleeding in the slightest. It made my flow lighter, but the cramps and the back pains were worse than when I was not on the pill. My period would normally end in 5 days max, and it's still going and does not appear to be ceasing anytime soon. I read the reviews and was like, 'Okay, I'm gonna try it anyway,' but I clearly should have listened. My period was bad enough for 5 days, imagine having it for longer with horrible back pains and cramps."

• Cur...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 23, 2018

For Birth Control "My doctor prescribed me this pill after being a Depo Provera user for 18 years due to issues with other forms of birth control. The first 2 months, I had severe headaches from coming off the depo shots. My cycle isn't regular yet due to the depo use, however, the bleeding I have had has only been a few days. By far, the best experience I have had taking a pill."

• Vlo...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 25, 2018

For Birth Control "I will be extremely blunt with this review. Falmina did the job for birth control very well as I never had any babies, and it did help me semi-get on a better period schedule, although I sometimes would start way early. I gained about ten lbs, which is insane because I was a varsity athlete all through high school, and I only used to gain muscle mass, but the weight gain really happened almost overnight. Lastly, this drug affects you mentally. I would act out and have insane mood swings and crazy panic attacks that didn’t really make sense with me, and my depression/anxiety came back full steam. For example, I took the pill as scheduled last night, and I was crying hysterically and fighting with my boyfriend and saying things I didn’t mean. I don’t recommend it for birth control. I’ve got to try to regain myself back from that because it’s been traumatic."

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 13, 2021

For Birth Control "This medication was prescribed to me because it is the generic version of 'Lutera.' I was taking Lutera for over a year without issue, no weight gain, no acne, nothing. Then I got Falmina one day and that all went out the window. I got horrible cystic acne all over my chin, cheeks, and chest that I have never before experienced in my life, and I gained over 15 lbs in about 6 months without any dietary or lifestyle changes. I was extremely moody, anxious (heart palpitations came back on this), and I was frequently feeling rather sick. This medication is awful, please do consider the differences between generic and brand name. The hormones are the same, but the filler ingredients make a huge difference."

• v4l...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 24, 2016

For Birth Control "I switched BC because I was worried about being on Depo for 8 years. First, I switched to the arm implant and dealt with the month-long bleeding and hormonal changes for almost a year before finally being put on Falmina. Yes, I did bleed 7+ days the first placebo week, but by the second, I was already seeing improvement. Now, this also happened to correlate with me finally conquering my decade-long opiate addiction, so I'm not sure how much of my mood swings were attributed to that or the BC, but the mood swings were intense. Yes, I got super anxious and depressed, but when I found something that made me happy, it felt as if the happiness permeated my entire being. Sexually active with my man every day for a year with no protection, still no baby."

• Izz...
• March 26, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was prescribed Falmina because I was having too many heavy periods and was anemic, and also because I always got bad cramps and headaches. The first month was fine, but the second month it seemed to just stop working. I had horrible cramps, heavy bleeding, and my hemoglobin (iron) levels have dropped. I'm constantly tired and have lost all sense of self-motivation. Also, I'm getting significantly more breakouts than I ever have before."

• Liz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2016

For Birth Control "I was on this pill for a little over 3 months, and this pill made my life hell! The only good thing about this pill is I didn't get pregnant, but this pill made me extremely depressed and very irritable. The last month I was on the pill, I had my period for 3 weeks, and it was still continuing when I switched to my new birth control, and the month before, I had my period for 10 days. I would not recommend this birth control to anyone!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 29, 2017

For Birth Control "First, I started off with Aviane and switched to Falmina, which, from what I was told, is the generic brand. Honestly, I had the most trouble with Aviane. I would get nausea, very emotional, low sex drive, and thick discharge. Never had any problems with spotting or irregular periods. Then when I started the Falmina, all basically was taken down a huge notch and the thick discharge went away. I like that I know the exact day I will start my period, it only lasts for about 4-5 days, also very light, and usually, I am not emotionally bothered. Occasionally, I can be irrational and a bit of a crybaby, although, it wasn't as intense as when I was on Aviane. The only problem that I've had is my muscles can get very tender after work or exercise."

• Bri...
• April 1, 2017

For Birth Control "I started on this birth control 3 months ago, and it has given me awful mood swings and intense mood feelings. It made me feel depressed, and then I'd switch to feeling great. Also, it gave me blood clots in my lungs. Don't take this birth control."

• Unk...
• October 2, 2016

For Birth Control "I hate this birth control! I was on a different kind that my body finally adjusted to when all of a sudden the pharmacy I went to switched me to this without any warning. I was upset! They claimed that it has the same ingredients. I'm almost in my third month of taking it and I get dizzy, weak, tired, and nauseous. I hate it so much! I also feel irritated and a lot of anxiety. I never had these side effects. I will be getting off of this. It's horrible and makes life miserable."

• Cur...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 26, 2019

For Birth Control "Update to a previous review. I have been on this pill almost one year. Started off good, and now I am having horrible side effects. I went from 2-day periods to 7 days, and spotting several days a month. My hair has fallen out, and severe abdominal pains along with at least 2 migraines a month. Going to ob-gyn Tuesday for another option. May work well for some, I just don't do well on the pill."

• jay...
• October 31, 2019

For Birth Control "I hate this birth control, Falmina! I was on Mirena before this, and my periods were almost a month long while I was on that, so my doctor changed me to Falmina to make my periods more regular and shorter. It did not work. It's my second month on it, and my first month was the heaviest my period has ever been, it was also almost a month long. On month 2, I didn't get my period till week 3 of the pills, on the last pill for that week. Also, my acne is out of control, and my nipples and breasts were so sore and painful for weeks! I will be switching back to Mirena."

• Ag1...
• June 27, 2018

For Birth Control "So I started Falmina about 2 and a half months ago, and it's worked well for the birth control side of things, but the side effects emotionally are horrible. I've NEVER thought I had depressive dark thoughts until recently on this pill. I take it at night to avoid feeling sick throughout the day, but instead, I am more depressed than I've ever been. I cry at everything when before I would cry only once in a blue moon, and I can't seem to find the motivation to get up and do my regularly easy day-to-day duties as a stay-at-home mom. It hasn't affected my libido, but the depression has. I had a panic attack about a week ago and started crying uncontrollably, thinking about what life is about. This is not me, I lost my older sister 2 years ago and didn't think about suicide and wasn't this depressed. I'm going to the doctor this week to get my medication switched to a different brand. It has been an extremely challenging past 2 or so months. Plus, horrible nightmares every night."

• Haz...
• December 6, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on birth control since I was 16, I am now 24. I switched to Falmina about 5 months ago and immediately noticed an increase in acne. I never miss pills and got pregnant while on this pill. Highly recommend avoiding this drug."

• Pen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2017

For Birth Control "I typically don't experience much weight gain with birth control, have regular and fairly light periods, and nice skin. Three weeks in, my general four-day period is going on three weeks. My face feels rough, and I've gained nine lbs. OH MY LORD, my boobs hurt, and I've gained cup sizes. I'm also more emotional. Remember, everyone's body is different... try it and see if it works. I myself will be looking for something new."

• Anonymous
• April 8, 2018

For Birth Control "I was only on this pill for 2 months before basically forcing my doctor to change my prescription. I was spotting for 2-3 weeks straight both months I was taking it and having horrible mood swings. For a while, I thought I was depressed. They say birth control pills affect everyone differently, but this one was awful for me."

• MLN...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 26, 2018

For Birth Control "I was taking this pill to prevent pregnancy, and it has failed me! I was on Falmina for almost a year and a half, and occasionally I would get my period a day or two early. But otherwise, it worked like clockwork. I was extremely religious about taking the pill, set an alarm on my phone, and never missed a pill. Well, I am now 3 1/2 months pregnant with our third child. This came as a huge shock. Like I said, I took this pill correctly, and it flat out failed! I would highly avoid taking this form of birth control. Like most, I fully trusted my doctor to prescribe a birth control pill. I am by no means blaming him, but moving forward, I would highly recommend researching yourself which form of birth control pill to use. If I would have read the reviews, I would have gotten off of it! As from reading other reviews now, I am not the first to use this pill correctly and still get pregnant! Obviously, we are in baby mode and want nothing more than a happy, healthy baby."

• Cra...
• July 22, 2017

For Birth Control "I was switched to this birth control, and it was the absolute worst experience of my life. This pill had me in and out of the hospital for 2 weeks. It started with headaches, depression, then I started having numbness and tingling on my left side. I thought I was having a stroke. Felt as if a balloon was in my head. Doctors swore that I was on some type of street drug. I went from hospital to hospital for anyone that could help me. I was at the point where I tried to commit suicide. Even now, I still have side effects two years later. I've been on other pills before with no experience like this. The admitting hospital said it was absence seizures. But my OB believed me and knew what it was."

• ale...
• March 18, 2017

For Birth Control "Okay, so I just wanted to update. This pill is killing my face. I literally have over 30 pimples on my face that are huge, red, cystic, and definitely 100% because of this pill. I never had acne like this. Also, it gave me gingivitis. I literally have gum issues because this pill is so wacked out. I am a very mellow person, and recently I have been having the worst anxiety, and it's definitely because of this. Today was my last pill, so hopefully everything will start to go back to normal."

• Sad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2016

For Birth Control "I took this pill for 3 weeks, then entered the placebo week. It has caused massive hair loss for me. There is nothing to be done but wait for it to leave my bloodstream. I have long hair that is coming out in ropes and bunches. I would never recommend this to a friend. I am devastated with the results of the side effects."

• Liz...
• July 17, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for over 2 months now, and good news, I have not gotten pregnant (my partner and I stopped using the withdrawal method and condoms). But that is the only thing I like about this pill. The first month I was on the pill, I was fine, I had no complications, but right after I started my second pack, I got my first period, and it lasted 10 days, and it was heavy and crampy every day. (Usually it was only heavy and crampy the first day, and usually, it was only 5 days.) I then started getting awful mood swings where I was angry and upset all the time. I am going to switch my pill at the end of the 3 months."

• S M...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2019

For Birth Control "I had the Nexplanon implant for 3 years, got it taken out, and my Dr. started me on the Falmina birth control. I've been taking it for two weeks now, and it's made me so sick, constantly throwing up. Chills. Sweats. Diarrhea. The works. I still haven't had my period either. I'm still on the fence about it."

• Pus...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 8, 2020

For Endometriosis "I was prescribed this as a budget-friendly (no insurance, with a coupon you can get it for $14) birth control. I've been on it for around 7 months now, and so far I've had more good than bad. It's helped regulate and shorten my period, while also almost eliminating my cramps. Before I was on it, I used to be bedbound for the first and last day of my period. I've lost a ton of weight on this pill, but mostly because it almost eliminated my appetite. The worst thing is the god-awful hot flashes. Constantly through the day I have them and terrible night sweats that wake me up in the middle of the night. I'm in my early 20s and have never had this issue before. I deal with BPD and depression but haven't noticed a change in my stability like others have. Altogether, I wouldn't recommend it, but it's also not the worst I've taken."

• gen...
• December 19, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have always had the most irregular periods since I first got mine in 7th grade, with rather heavy bleeding and the absolute worst cramps. I always just dealt with guessing when it would come and stuck it out, however, the idea of birth control had always been in the back of my mind. Once I became sexually active, however, is when I decided that it would be the best time to go on it. As for the actual birth control part, I never had any pregnancy scares (luckily), and the flow became lighter, and the cramps became more bearable. However, once I started taking it, I have had the worst acne I have ever had, specifically on my chin area. I just recently switched to a different brand due to it. I highly suggest avoiding this brand for that reason."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 10, 2017

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "I've been using this for about 8 months. My periods, up until the 6th month, were regular, some didn't come until the 3rd or 4th day on the placebo pills, but then they got lighter and lighter. This month, I haven't bled at all. It makes me nervous, but I've heard this is normal. Other than that, I've had no other issues."