Falmina User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Lizzy
• 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 or 10 days. I would not recommend this birth control to anyone!"

• Vlogg...
• 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 over night. 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."

• 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."

• Sarah
• May 22, 2020

For Birth Control "I started taking this birth control to lessen my migraines and anxiety and I’m 100% better. I haven’t had any pregnancy scares thank gosh. I haven’t gained any weight. But my acne has gotten a little worse. I use to have pretty clear skin, now my skin feels more textured. Otherwise I love everything about this pill!"

• 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 3/5 days of my period but I took Aleve and it made it bare-able. 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 worst then 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 ok im 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."

• 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 Flamina, 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 cry baby, 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"

• Crazy...
• 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 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. Dr's swore that I was on some type of street drug. I went from hospital to hospital for any one that could help me. I was at the point where I tried to commit suicide. Even now I still have side effects two yrs 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."

• v4loi
• 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 delt 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 corrolate 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 everyday for a year with no protection, still no baby"

• Unko
• 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 3rd 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 affects. I will be getting off of this. It's horrible and makes life miserable."

• Curli...
• 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."

• Ag1234
• June 27, 2018

For Birth Control "So I started Falmina about 2 and a half months ago and its worked well for the birth control side of things but the side effects emotionally are horrible. I've NEVER thought had depressive dark thoughts until recently on this pill. I take it at nite to avoid feeling sick through out the day but instead I am more depressed than I've ever been. I cry at every thing 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 of 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 was life 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 dr 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"

• alexa...
• 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."

• Izziw
• March 26, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was prescribed Falmina bc 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."

• Haze
• 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."

• Penny...
• 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 is and see if it works. I myself will be looking for something new."

• Curli...
• 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 breast were so sore and painful for weeks! I will be switching back to mirena."

• Tilyse
• 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 pantie liner. CON: As I was reading AS36 experience, I thought I was reading my own. Gained about 20lbs 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 Psy. 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..."

• Saddd...
• 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 devistated with the results of the side effects."

• 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."

• Lizzy...
• July 17, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for over 2 months now, and good news I have not got pregnant (me and my partner stopped using the withdrawl 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 everyday. (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 the end of the 3 months."

• bella...
• 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."

• 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 worked like clockwork. I was extremely religious on 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 of 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."

• genny
• 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, 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."

• DallP...
• 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 hair line. They aren't even pimples just huge bumps and you can't do anything about. 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"