Falmina User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2016

For Birth Control "I spotted every day for the first two weeks on Falmina. And then it happened-I began to hemorrhage. This went on for 24 hours. Clots the size of golf balls began falling out of me every hour. I had to create makeshift diapers with my towels. I had to admit myself into express care early Saturday morning after a full night of no sleep due to such heavy bleeding. I have given birth and thought there was a lot of bleeding afterward. That was nothing compared to this. They gave me a pregnancy test in case it was a miscarriage, but it wasn't. It was just a nightmarish side effect of the birth control. They had to put me on something to stop the bleeding. It was a horrible experience and one I hope none of you has to endure."

• Anonymous
• October 8, 2015

For Birth Control "I was put on this BC a month ago, and I did not like it at all! I was on Lutera and Sronyx for months, and it worked perfectly for me. After being switched to Falmina, I noticed I would wake up with dry eyes and a dry mouth, and what was even worse was that my genital area itched like crazy! I knew it had to be the BC pills because whenever I would take the placebo pills during my period, the dryness went away and the itching stopped. I've been switched to Aubra, and the itching is still there. I'm going to wait a while to see if the dryness continues. If it does, I'm switching back to Lutera!"

• bel...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 7, 2018

For Birth Control "Okay, so I definitely have found it to be good at what it does if you take the pill correctly, but the thing is, I found it to be awful for my mood. I find that I am always upset at something, but the thing is, my pharmacy gives me a different generic every month. But I’ve been taking birth control for over two years now, and I cry a lot now because of it too. I wish there was a more effective way of birth control without having a shot or something going into me and has to be removed. I don’t think I can handle taking this medication because I’m either angry or depressed now, and I can’t handle that. I finally got out of my depression when I turned 18, and now I’m 20 and back at it again."

• 121...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 16, 2015

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "I have been on this pill for 2 months. The first month was okay. I didn't feel any different besides slight water gain. My first period did not come until the 4th day on the placebo pill. The 2nd month I had nipple tenderness every single day, which sucks because it hurts when I work out. My period did not come until the 3rd day on the placebo pill. I would say it is a good contraceptive besides the nipple tenderness. I had no other side effects. I am most likely switching to a different contraceptive due to the nipple tenderness."

• MGZ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 29, 2017

For Birth Control "I had a terrible experience with Falmina. I moved to a new area where they didn't have the brand of birth control, Aviane, so they switched me to Falmina. I had been taking Aviane for more than two years without any problem. Since starting Falmina, I've had terrible cystic acne all over my chin (I usually have clear skin). I've experienced terrible dryness and itchiness down there, and pain during sex with my husband. Emotionally, I'm usually very stable, but I have been sluggish and feeling down since starting to take this medication. Since I put the pieces together, I've decided to get off this medicine. I don't feel like myself at all!"

• BXL...
• July 1, 2017

For Birth Control "This is effective in terms of keeping me from getting pregnant. I was a little upset my pharmacy gave me something new without telling me, but I tried it anyway. My previous birth control didn't make me lose weight or gain weight. Made it constant unless I worked out. This new birth control I've been taking for three months now made me gain back weight that took me a long time to lose. I'm pretty upset. It makes me act out and feel more depressed than I am at random times. I'm more upset about it making me gain weight. I also break out a little more than usual. I already have bad acne, but I noticed I get it more often now. Other than that, no baby. No other side effects I noticed. I will be asking my pharmacy to change my birth control when I am done with my last one."

• Liz...
• December 3, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Falmina for about 5 months now, and before this, I was on Tri-Linyah. I switched over to Falmina because Tri-Linyah constantly made me nauseous and physically sick. Falmina has not made me feel like that, and my period is really light. I have gained some weight while being on it, but I’m also 19 and don’t eat the healthiest because my boyfriend has been cooking for me. My boyfriend and I are sexually active and don’t use condoms or the morning-after pill, and I haven’t had any pregnancy scares, and I’m super paranoid about that all the time. I would recommend this birth control, but I know everyone reacts differently."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 28, 2021

For Birth Control "So I started using Aubra (name brand for this drug) in 2017. The pharmacy switched me to Falmina in 2018, and I took it for a year with no issues. (Long story and personal history later) I've been on Falmina for the last 8 months again and have noticed no issues. I've always been someone with a light period, and I still get it on Falmina just as light. My only 'problem,' I guess, is that sometimes the pills for the period week take 2 or 3 days to kick in, and sometimes that gets my paranoia going, but as far as side effects of this medication, I, a 24 y/o female, have had no issues with it both times I've taken it."

• Dal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 14, 2017

For Birth Control "I'm 18 years old, and I started this birth control 3 months ago. I went on birth control specifically for my acne and my irregular periods. This birth control did the exact opposite of helping my acne. In the beginning, I broke out extremely on my forehead and hairline. They aren't even pimples, just huge bumps, and you can't do anything about it. It is my 3rd month taking it, and I'm still breaking out. I absolutely do not recommend this birth control for the use of acne. However, this did make my period very consistent, extremely light, and barely any cramps."

• Ele...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 8, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been taking Falmina since March, and I have had a much better experience than when I was taking Yaz. My periods have been drastically lighter, and cramping is almost nonexistent. The only negative thing that I'm not sure is caused by the pill is that I'm losing a little bit more hair when I wash it compared to before, but I'm not sure if that's caused by Falmina or something in my haircare routine. It isn't causing any noticeable thinning. I've been pleasantly surprised at how stable my mood is and how little side effect I'm experiencing. Please don't be afraid to switch to or start a new pill, whether you take Falmina or a different brand!"

• Ash...
• June 27, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I had a D&C surgery done due to a miscarriage. I was in so much pain and was bleeding for 2.5 months after. The doctor who did the surgery wasn’t my regular doctor, but someone who was available the date I needed, and she claims everything went fine with the surgery. What confuses me is with this surgery you're only supposed to bleed a few days, max 2 weeks, and for me, no, it was a long 2.5 months of maybe 8-hour breaks here and there of no bleeding. Reminded of losing my baby, and not to mention doing everyday life, working, being a mom, etc., with heavy bleeding with blood clots sometimes sizing in 4 inches big and going to the bathroom all the time to change myself. Anyway, I want to say Falmina has balanced my body out and I feel great. Being on Falmina has balanced me out emotionally, stopped my bleeding completely from only a week of being on it and no breakthrough bleeding, it started to actually clear up some of my acne on my face and overall has me feeling great."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 6, 2018

For Birth Control "I had severe cramps and leg pain to the point I had to sit in very hot baths and burn my skin to feel better. With Falmina, the first year not bad, I was up and walking with a super mild cramp. BUT, I started losing hair, gaining weight, depression, mood swings, and panic attacks. In year two, I noticed I started to get pimples (I'll get a pimple once every four months, maybe), and my leg pain came back, and I would get the pain before my period."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 16, 2021

For Birth Control "I love Falmina, no issues, and I’m so happy to know I’m not the only one who gets their period 2 days into the white pills, that is the only scary/weird part. Everyone’s body reacts differently, so it can be different for everyone. I haven’t gained weight, everything is normal, skin is fine, sex drive is fine. I have been going 9 months strong, and no pregnancy scare. This is my first time as well, but I’m glad my body adapted to it really nicely. Periods are very light and short and tend to end when supposed to. I was scared about the reviews, but honestly, it all just depends on one’s body. No serious issues with this birth control."

• Til...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 1, 2016

For Endometriosis "PROS: What I love about Falmina: I have no cramps, no spotting between periods, no heavy bleeding. Only 3 days of very light bleeding. Last day I only wear a panty liner. CON: As I was reading AS36's experience, I thought I was reading my own. Gained about 20 lbs in less than 6 months while taking the Falmina. From a size 2-4 to 6, bra size 34B to 38D (hubby loves it). I've become very anxious and depressed. I got so crazy and suicidal, I had to see a psych. He put me on depression meds (which maybe contribute to my weight gain). I remember that I experienced the emotional/mental issues while taking Yaz, that's why I checked drugs.com. And bingo..."

• sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2022

For Birth Control "I took this birth control brand for 3 months and can honestly say I don’t feel like the same person. A majority of the month, my mood felt okay, but near the end of my pack, so like the last week before my period starts, I would get these moderate to intense mood swings of super scary waves of anxiety, I would just kind of have to ride it out until they subsided. It made me feel like I couldn’t manage my own emotional responses to things, and I often felt very on edge, especially that last week. Didn’t have the bleeding problems that other women have described on here, but for the mood swings alone, I stopped taking this brand."

• Ale...
• March 10, 2017

For Birth Control "I have only been on Falmina for about 2 months, but I'm switching soon due to the ridiculous amount of cystic acne it has caused. I'm prone to acne anyway, but this put it through the roof. I never got chin or cheek acne until this product. The upside is besides that, I have no other side effects. My mood is good, no nausea or headaches, and I think it's slowed my hair growth. Most of the problems I've heard about this birth control have to do with skin, so if you're not acne prone, then I would recommend it."

• Tat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2023

For Birth Control "I find Falmina to be an effective birth control medication for me. I have tried others but have experienced anxiety. I had a bit of breakthrough bleeding but needed nothing more than a panty liner, and my period is now regular. I notice I get slight headaches here and there, especially during my period, but not bad at all. I have gained about 3-5 pounds, but that could be life. I have had no acne either."

• Lot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2020

For Birth Control "Has anyone else had an allergic reaction to this Falmina pill? I have a weird itchy rash thing going on around my ankles and starting to spread to other parts of my body. Originally I was on Sronyx, but I changed pharmacies and they only had Falmina, so I started it and the rash started about 2 days in! I also have a very low sex drive. I had been on Sronyx for about 5 years, so now I’m just wondering if there are actually better options. I believe the allergic reaction is due to the dye in the pills, because on my other BC Sronyx, the sugar pill week was dyed, not the 3-week regular pills. I took the sugar pills once and had the same reaction as I am now with Falmina. Falmina pills are opposite, 3-week hormone pills are dyed and sugar pill week are not! WEIRD."

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 20, 2022

For Birth Control "When I first started Falmina in August 2021, I had constant nausea and heavy bleeding for a couple of weeks. I called my doctor, and she told me to stick with it for three months as a trial. I was miserable, but I did it anyway. During the three months, I experienced constant mood swings. I cried easily. I got angry for little to no reason. I became very anxious about everything. The pros of this pill for me are that I never got pregnant and I knew when I was going to have the withdrawal bleed. The cons of this pill for me are the mood swings, anxiety, depression, and weight gain. I have never had so many panic attacks in my life as I have had in these months from August 2021 to January 2022."

• Tay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 30, 2016

For Birth Control "I was on this birth control for about 4 months. While I did not get pregnant, I got a side effect that I've never gotten with any other type of birth control. I got a condition called melasma or cholasma. It is just a hyperpigmentation of your skin. Mine is located on my forehead and upper lip. It is so horrible, I look like I have a mustache. I've been on a few different birth controls for about 9 years and switched for various reasons, but I have never experienced anything like this. My GYN told me this was not a listed side effect of this medication, so she was surprised. But it happened to me, so I just want to prevent it from happening to others. It's extremely embarrassing and takes months to go away."

• km9...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 2, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for a year. My pharmacy is now switching to Larissia, so I wanted to write a review before the switch. This pill was my first, so I have nothing to compare to. It works great as birth control, I have not gotten pregnant or had any scares-libido unaffected. My periods are MUCH better, I still get cramps, but it is 90% better than it used to be. I used to fill an overnight pad in 2-3 hours, now my periods are lighter and last 5 days rather than 10. The downsides are that I gained 15-20 lbs with no lifestyle change, and I am super moody, depressed, anxious, etc. anymore."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 27, 2023

For Birth Control "My experience with Falmina has been wonderful. Before getting on Falmina, I was having terrible cramps and an unpredictable cycle. I've been on it for almost 3 years and have had no issues. I'm sexually active with my partner and have never even had any scares. The biggest downside to this medication is that the side effects are very unforgiving. But all of the side effects that I experienced dissolved after about 5 months. In other words, the medicine will give you bad side effects for only the first few months of you being on it on a daily basis. Don't be afraid of this medication. You've gotten quite a few bad reviews online, but it's actually one of the best birth control options out there."

• Kan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2021

For Birth Control "I really don't like this Falmina pill. I’ve been on a period the entire 3-month trial on this pill. I’m cramping every day like I’m going to have a period. I decided to stop taking it for a week to have withdrawal bleeding and start a new pack — I had no bleeding for 5 days, and then I’m having a period again on the active pills! I’m definitely going back to Sprintec, I just can't handle the mood swings. However, when you’re chronically anemic, I’ll take mood swings over unnecessary blood loss 80-90% of the month."

• Del...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 15, 2018

For Birth Control "I got Falmina to help with my periods as I used to have awful cramps and mood swings that could murder you with a glance. I've been taking this for about 3 months now. The results are: My cramps no longer happen! I still get mood swings, but now they're more crying instead of yelling and snapping at people. The rest of my side effects include my breasts being sore the week before my period, discharge. I both lose and gain weight, it depends on what kind of day it wants to give me. I've been getting more blackheads and a couple more pimples than usual. I have not used this birth control for sex yet (just want to wait just in case of pregnancy as I've heard multiple people have gotten pregnant with Falmina.)"

• Oka...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 25, 2023

For Birth Control "The problem I noticed right away was nausea a few hours after taking each pill, even if I ate before/after taking it. I'd wake up in the middle of the night to vomit for the first few weeks. I was prescribed nausea medication, which worked beautifully and I eventually didn't need it anymore (still nausea, just no vomiting). Later on, I noticed the mood problems. I've never been a very emotional person but it's made me a wreck. I have had a constant sinking feeling and sobbing fits over nothing. BUT on the bright side, periods are much more moderate and controlled, and no pregnancy after a year of use."