Xulane and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Lay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 8, 2017

For Birth Control "At first, like most people say, the symptoms were terrible. Abdominal and back pain, slight nausea, mood swings, general foggy feeling in my brain. After a couple of days, the symptoms decreased, and now all I experience is some mood instability the day I replace my patch. I've never had a problem with it falling off, though it does tend to get fuzzy around the edges from your clothes. It does kind of kill your sex drive at first, but I feel like I'm back to normal now. Hooray for regular periods and no babies!"

• Cai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been on the patch for a little over a month now. After failed attempts with almost every option of birth control, I was given the final choices of NuvaRing or the patch, so I chose the patch. I will keep the rating high because it is really easy to remember and is much better than some side effects I’ve had on other forms of birth control. The biggest drawback for me is the nausea and vomiting, which I didn’t realize how common these were until reading the reviews here. Some days the nausea is so debilitating, I can barely get off the couch, and I have a 1-year-old to take care of, so it definitely isn’t ideal. I also am experiencing pretty bad, frequent cramping as if I am on my period, even with a patch on. I will hold out for my trial period, however, and hope it gets better, like lots of women here report, especially since I am virtually out of BC options. Women really need more options of birth control available to them."

• mam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 9, 2019

For Birth Control "I started Xulane a couple of months ago. I immediately started to get the worst headaches, nausea, gained lots of weight, and my boobs grew significantly in size and are sore constantly. I’ve been on my period for 40 days with heavy flow and unbearable back pain and cramps. Some days I can’t even get out of bed without taking large amounts of pain medication."

• ayo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2019

For Birth Control "Xulane was fine for the first day. My sex drive was up, but nothing too bad. The next morning, I was vomiting for 4 hours. I ripped the patch off and started to slowly feel better. I wouldn’t recommend this at all. I was nauseous throughout the night but wasn’t too surprised. When I woke up, I immediately needed to throw up and couldn’t even leave my bathroom."

• jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2019

For Birth Control "I was so scared to try Xulane because of all the side effects I was reading about, but since being on it I’ve gotten almost none. I’m on my second month using the patch, and I only feel slightly nauseous sometimes, and I’ve actually lost some weight. It does get a little itchy sometimes, but all the “side effects” I get are totally bearable."

• Kay...
• March 22, 2019

For Birth Control "5 years ago, I started on Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and it worked out well until I got to college. Went through all the stress, emotions, and long story short, it made me crazy. Then, I tried the birth control shot for 9 months. Went great the first round, then started losing a bunch of weight, having my periods for a full 2 months at a time, and it made me anemic, and you guessed it-CRAZY. So I quit birth control altogether about 7 months ago. In those 7 months, I’ve had my period every day, along with heavy bleeding. Talked to my gyno, and since I’m busy with school and 2 jobs, I needed something I wouldn’t forget to take. She recommended this, so I gave it a shot. Had this on for a week. PROS: - immediately stopped my period, - don’t have to worry about missing it. CONS: - emotional - mental breakdowns (at least 1 a day, for no reason), my boobs hurt SO BAD - my legs cramped up really bad almost immediately after I put the patch on - nauseous. & I'm not talking about normal nausea."

• Hay...
• December 21, 2016

For Birth Control "My first time starting any kind of birth control (just to regulate my period, not really as a contraceptive), and I could only last halfway through my third week. The increase in anxiety, depression, along with the pregnancy-like symptoms, were debilitating. I just took my patch off today because I couldn't take it anymore. I have terrible gastrointestinal problems, feel sore and tender, dizzy, have headaches, and the worst part is the nausea. It's been gradually increasing since I started and has finally gotten to the point where I can't leave my bed. My first patch fell off after three days, so I put a new one on my thigh instead of my side, and that made it not come off anymore, but the mix of mood swings and painful symptoms are too much."

• Hau...
• September 18, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been on Xulane for 3 weeks, and while I have loved the convenience of the patch, I had to take it off yesterday. With the first two patches of the month, I felt fine at first but experienced swollen and sore breasts. That I could handle. However, when I put the third patch of the month on, I started experiencing nausea, anxiety, and dizzying headaches. I threw up everything I ate, and when I wasn’t throwing up, I was crying. I didn’t feel like myself, and I didn’t know how to make myself feel better. I started taking Xulane because I was having a period every other week. I’d rather do that than feel how I felt when I put on the third patch that day. Xulane, while convenient, is not for everyone."

• Par...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on the Xulane patch for 3 months now. During the first month, I did experience some pregnancy side effects (AM nausea, food/smell sensitivity, painful breasts), especially on my patch change day. I believe it is normal as your body is getting used to the amount of hormones you are receiving. When it came time for my 4th week (off week), I did have a severe migraine that lasted up until I began my period, 2-3 days after removing the patch. It was so debilitating that I did consider discontinuing the patch. However, things returned to normal with my period, and I did notice a lighter period that lasted only 3 days."

• pen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2015

For Birth Control "After reading several other reviews, I've realized that every real major issue I've had over the past 7 weeks (how long I was using it) has been because of this thing. My anxiety and depression have been at an all-time high, the past three days I haven't been able to keep anything down, and I've definitely experienced the low libido several others have mentioned. After lying on the floor in nauseous agony and reading the reviews, I tore it right off. I don't want to say I'm already feeling better, but honestly. This is my first time using BC other than condoms, and I chose the patch because I knew I would have trouble with the pill. But after my experience, I wish I had chosen something different. Would not recommend."

• Kim...
• July 13, 2014

For Birth Control "I have been on the patch for three weeks now, and the first week was horrible. I was very tired and nauseous, and weeks 2 and 3 have been great. I'm sexually active, and it has not affected me in any way in the area, the sex is still great. No period yet, but this following week is my one week they suggest you keep the patch off and continue it the following week, so let's see what happens."

• Kat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 2, 2017

For Birth Control "This patch has been bulletproof... Had unprotected sex for 3 years, and it got the job done. I first put it on my butt, but I got morning sickness at 3 a.m. every day on the dot. I moved the patch to my shoulder, and no more sickness. I do spot during periods and bleed after sex. I get very light periods (and they were very heavy before the patch). The worst part? I get extreme ovarian pain in the same ovary monthly to the point where it hurts to cough, sneeze, lift myself up, and walk. Been to several doctors, and they didn't find anything on my ovary, but it feels the size of a golf ball in me. Aside from the ovarian pain, I love it. I feel safe on it. If you get sick, try placing the patch somewhere else."

• Mir...
• December 24, 2015

For Birth Control "I'm 29 with two daughters, 2 years and 2 months. I got an IUD after my first daughter, and it was horrible. I spotted the entire year! The pain reminded me of labor pains, so I decided to try the patch since remembering to take a pill every day with two kids in the house seemed impossible. I have been on the patch for about 6 weeks, and I will say this: the patch is doing its job, I am not pregnant! But the tiredness I feel is unreal! Literally, I can barely keep my eyes open all day long. I get random feelings of nausea throughout the week, but nothing a few Tums can't fix. The headaches seem to always come on the day I put on a new patch, again, nothing unbearable. However, the tiredness is driving me insane. I really hope it goes away with time."

• Mea...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 9, 2019

For Birth Control "I've used Xulane before, with no side effects whatsoever. I was off of it for about a year and recently started again. The nausea is so out of control, I can't even eat without feeling sick. As far as birth control is concerned, I like the patch because I only have to think about it once a week. If you get nauseated easily, I would consider another birth control."

• Sad...
• June 29, 2017

For Birth Control "This was my first ever birth control method that I tried. I chose it because I wanted something that I could hide from my parents. I was on it for about 3-4 months and never had a problem with it besides maybe being a little moody. About a year ago, I went to see an OBGYN and got a new method just to try my options. I chose the NuvaRing, and it was the worst choice I have ever made! I got headaches about two hours after putting my first one in, as well as dizziness and nausea, but I told myself to push through and the side effects would subside. They didn't. I was standing in the middle of a huge, crowded store when I couldn't feel my legs and arms and was told to go to the emergency room where I was told the Ring gave me toxic shock."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2018

For Birth Control "First thing I would say is that every birth control reacts differently to everyone, so don't let a bad review stop you. I read a lot of negative reviews about Xulane but decided to give it a try. Now this is my first time ever on BC, and bear in mind it's been a whole week. The first side effect I noticed was that my anxiety and depression were like 10,000x worse. The nausea is slight but bearable. I found that if I start to feel nauseated, I eat something light, and it typically goes away. I also experienced a loss of appetite, but I think it's just my body adjusting to the hormones. Oh, and this BC makes me extremely fatigued! But so far, this BC is okay for me. I'll give it the full 3 months to see if the side effects go away."

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 10, 2015

For Birth Control "I switched to Xulane from Mirena. I am on my second week. I am so nauseous, and my face has broken out badly. I feel tired all day, I'm simply miserable. I'm constantly eating. I actually miss my Mirena. I'll try to stick it out a little longer."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 15, 2016

For Birth Control "Have been on the patch for 5 months now, and it's just awful. I feel nauseous all the time, get headaches, and the dizziness that comes along with it. My periods are heavy and have painful cramping, some in between bleeding."

• Coo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 18, 2018

For Birth Control "This birth control sucked for me. First of all, if you think about going swimming or anything, just say forget the patch, it comes off. Then, while I had been on this patch for almost a month, I get very nauseous and start gagging. It makes me have hot flashes and makes me very uneasy."

• the...
• August 11, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on Xulane for 8 months. The first few months included cramping, nausea, and terrible migraines after removing the patch for my patch-free week. I gained a few pounds, and my body has become more womanly and curvy. My boobs have gotten larger and more perky, and my butt has gained weight. Acne is very minimal, if any shows up. Now, my period comes exactly 3 days after patch removal and around the same time of day, which is great! However, I get nauseous sometimes and a little crampy before my period. My period has not gotten any lighter or shorter. Occasionally, I get super bad migraines the day after patch removal. I've had a little spotting after my period. I absolutely love that I can just apply it to my skin! So convenient."

• Dan...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 18, 2021

For Birth Control "I started the Xulane patch when I was 26 years old. Today I'm 29 and getting far, far away from it. All of 2020, whenever my cycle could come, I would be sick for days, at least 5, nauseous and throwing up. I would get raging headaches (I never get headaches). I could feel them all in my sleep. I would sleep the entire day away, no energy to do anything, just lay around and sleep. It's 2021 now and I'm still having the same problem. I'm getting completely off this contraceptive. I have lost sooo much weight from this patch. I didn't really pay attention at first, but the sickness started to become a pattern, and it wouldn't be every month like in 2020, just every other month, and it hit me. It's this patch. Never, ever, never again. I just started my new week Sunday, I snatched it off, and the remaining ones will go to the trash!!!!"

• Che...
• March 28, 2018

For Birth Control "Before I explain my experience, let me first state that as long as you use this form of birth control correctly, it will work in preventing pregnancy. That being said, I did use this correctly for 4-5 months and did not fall pregnant once. I did, however, have some unanticipated side effects; after the first 2-4 weeks, I experienced extreme mood swings, more facial breakouts in between periods, an 8-10 pound weight gain/bloat (did not change my diet), my breasts were incredibly swollen, and as a result, I went up a full cup size, intermittent cramping, and the worst of all was the nausea-it was every morning and night. I felt like I was pregnant for the last 3-4 months while on this birth control. I understand that my reaction may differ from others' reactions, so don't let this one bad review keep you from trying it out. It works for many women, but I am not included in that group. I just took off the patch and anticipate going back to normal in the next 4-6 weeks. Good luck!"

• Lex...
• March 9, 2017

For Birth Control "This is my first time on Xulane patch. I have been on it for 7 days now, boy, I tell ya, I have been feeling really sick, like flu symptoms and nausea. I can say it sticks on very well, you just can't be soaking for an hour in water. I take showers, it works best on my buttocks. I don't know anything about the periods yet since it is my first week."

• sam...
• March 23, 2017

For Birth Control "Been on Xulane 3 months starting today. The first month went great, no side effects, noticed my boobs grew a bit. When the second month started, it was going well until I applied the second patch. I had terrible headaches, nausea, extremely lightheaded, and the worst part, extreme stomach pains. I had to remove the patch because of the pain. I almost went to the ER. I applied the third patch of the month the following week and still had some symptoms, but they only lasted 2/3 days. I applied the first patch of the third month this Monday that just passed, and the extreme stomach pain returned along with vomiting and headaches. I've overall decided I'm going to stop Xulane and hopefully find a birth control that won't send me to the hospital."

• Ros...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 12, 2019

For Birth Control "I started this almost a year ago, and a few months ago, I started developing severe side effects the day after I had put the patch on. It would start with nausea, but then lead into vomiting for several days. Now I'm getting major chest pains, and it feels like my heart is beating really fast. I don't think this one is very safe."