Xulane User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Han...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2020

For Birth Control "I started the Xulane patch the second of February, but by the 4th of February, the estrogen in the patch made my blood pressure skyrocket, and I had to take it off. It’s been two days, and my blood pressure is still extremely high. Other than that, I felt amazing on the patch."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2019

For Birth Control "First of all, the Xulane patch doesn’t stick well at all. And heaven forbid you exercise. I have been on this patch for about a month and a half. I’m pretty sure it’s keeping me bloated. I definitely feel more emotional. I don’t know if it’s kept me from getting pregnant because I have been so scared that I’m not using it right because it keeps coming off that I am still using a backup method. Lastly, it has left a rash everywhere I put it."

• 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."

• Ies...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 17, 2016

For Birth Control "I love it, honestly, it's just that my skin is really irritated for the first couple of days. No matter where I put it, I'm constantly scratching. It really is better than birth control pills because I only have to worry about it once a week. It's a myth about the whole use-a-patch-on-your-patch-free-week if you don't want to get your period. I still ended up getting my period the next week, so it's not like you won't get your period at all. I must admit that it did shorten my period, and I don't really get cramps anymore. I still get acne during that time of month, but I've always been like that, so I don't blame the patch. Overall, it's great, I've been using it for over a year."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 6, 2017

For Birth Control "This is the third time I am submitting a review for Xulane. I was approaching 1 year using this patch, but discontinued it this past Friday. Over the past 6 months, I have had high blood pressure readings (extremely high). The only change I have made over the past year is switching from Ortho Evra to Xulane. My doctor thinks this is causing my high blood pressure. Not only that, but I have been having headaches, which I never had prior to taking this patch. Not sure if anyone else has had an increase in blood pressure since they started this patch? I hoped I was not the only one. Anyone else?"

• Mis...
• March 29, 2017

For Birth Control "Last year, I had surgery for benign endometrial hyperplasia and a baseball-sized ovarian cyst. I was officially diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome when I was 19, and this is a common side effect. To prevent further problems, my doctor recommended hormone therapy, but I haven't done well with any of the pills or the shot - too many bad side effects (sciatica, mood swings, etc.). I was on Ortho-Evra in my early 20s and never noticed any problems, so I decided to try it again. Unfortunately, though, it was discontinued in the USA and Xulane was its generic. I've been on it for 3 months, and I've been miserable the whole time. I stopped today, and now I feel like I have the flu."

• QUH...
• March 27, 2017

For Birth Control "Have been on the patch for over 16 years. First Ortho Evra; a few years back Zulane generic brand. I had zero side effects since the first use. I have tried the pill for a few months, not good since I forget. The ring made me gain weight in a matter of 2 months, so I immediately got off that. Tried the pill again to get lower estrogen, but again it is hard to remember to take it. So the patch it is for me. All bodies are unique; we all react differently. I am glad I was able to process this form of BC without any problems. I did try to get off BC for approximately 6 months, and my body didn't like it; I started to gain weight, get bloated, so I attribute my weight control/hormone control to the patch!!"

• 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."

• skg...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 29, 2019

For Birth Control "I've used Xulane for the last 3 years, and it's been effective for me as birth control, but I get my normal period on my week off and also usually another week of the month I'm spotting, which is irritating. I've experienced breast tenderness, and I've had 3 patches fall off completely since I've had it and a few others that I got to re-stick, which was stressful! I'm getting the implant this week to see how it goes, especially since it's longer-lasting, but if it doesn't work out I plan to use Xulane again since I really hate pills!"

• 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."

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 9, 2015

For Birth Control "This is the best birth control I've had. It's so easy to remember, and you just slap it on and don't have to worry about it for a week. It cleared up my skin significantly, made my periods shorter and lighter, and helped with cramps. I gained about 6 pounds, but for me, that was helpful and went up about half a cup size, but again, perfectly okay with that! The only bad effect I've seen is a little skin irritation where the patch was when I take it off. A little lotion, and it goes away though. Only spotted one day. Love this!"

• Poo...
• May 28, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on the Xulane patch (birth control). For the most part, I had no complaints, but I noticed my periods were irregular. When I started, I had regular periods, and now I’m bloated and having cramps off and on. I feel like I’m pregnant, I feel like some fatigue."

• Mar...
• June 11, 2016

For Birth Control "I didn't notice any physical changes, and I wasn't any moodier. I'd never gotten a yeast infection and never got cramps, and that all continued to not happen. My periods were actually more regular and slightly lighter. Being on the patch was, for the most part, uneventful. My only con is that it invariably caused vaginal dryness. Prior to using this, I didn't have problems with arousal or lubrication (I'm in my mid-20s). With this, I immediately noticed that I felt pain and stinging in my vagina after sex. This sometimes caused me to lose interest in sex in anticipation of the pain. Lube definitely helped, but even just a couple of months off the patch (IUD now), I'm back to my normal self. Aside from that, I would recommend this."

• 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."

• Meg...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 1, 2019

For Birth Control "I want this to work, but it's not. I feel emotionally messed up. Back pain, tender breasts, bloating! I'm also gaining weight and am very active. I've tried different diets and am doing even more exercise. But I know it's from the patch. I'm also constantly breaking out and feeling more stressed."

• Hor...
• October 8, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on Xulane for over a year now after being on Ortho Evra for 12 years. It's working really well on keeping my cycles down to 3 days vs. 2 weeks. I'm not sure why everyone has been throwing up or having rashes with this medication, as I have not had that experience at all. Some complain about the patch coming off. The best way to do it is to make sure your skin is completely hair-free, dry, and use rubbing alcohol and let it dry before applying the patch. It never comes off."

• Bel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2019

For Birth Control "I’m fairly new to trying Xulane, and so far, it’s not too bad. The only problems I’ve run into are TMJ, teeth grinding, and a significant increase in acne. I am still on it and will continue to stay on it for a while!"

• Kay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 22, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on pills for years (I was terrible at remembering every day at the same time, I was busy). After about 3 years, my doctor randomly switched my pill and never told me, and the one they switched it to made me miserable, so I stopped taking it and found a new doctor. I love my new doctor, as she found the PCOS within 2 appointments and got me on the birth control I wanted ASAP. All my blood levels are doing so much better. My estrogen is where it should be, and my testosterone was lowered. I have had no issues on the Xulane patch whatsoever. It’s easy to remember just once a week. I will agree it does have some issues, the only thing that bothers me is the breast tenderness-it’s pretty rough. But from the positive comments, it will eventually go away. I’m thankful I talked to a family member about this patch. I would never switch to anything else."

• 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."

• Lec...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 18, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been using the patch for about 3 years, but I wanted to know if anybody has had any back pain while using this patch. This has started recently. It's extreme back pain, but once the patch is off, I'm good."

• Jes...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 26, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Xulane for about 4-5 years, and it was good at first because I didn’t know any better. Helped combat my endometriosis and ovarian cysts, which were horrible. However, this BC is the pits. I literally have every side effect this BC offers minus the stroke and heart attack stuff. The mood swings and anxiety are the absolute worst. High blood pressure, hot flashes, migraines and headaches, breast tenderness and swelling, and major cramping in between and on my period are all bad too. I would advise against this form of BC. I’m in talks now with my doctor about changing this because the side effects are more harmful than helpful for me."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2015

For Birth Control "I'm 44 years old, I have 2 children, and I don't want any more (my husband had a vasectomy 6 years ago), and I went on the patch to see if it would help with my hot flashes and night sweats. I still have my period and thought having a little control over it would be nice, so I decided to give it a try. I've been on it for 4 months, and I haven't had a hot flash or night sweat yet! I am so loving this patch! However, there have been other issues... The 1st and 2nd month, I didn't experience any side effects. The 3rd month, I had a period for 2 weeks even with the patch on, and I lost 5 lbs. And the 4th month, I swear I'm pregnant (but I'm not), I can't stop eating, my breasts are HUGE and sore. I hope this doesn't last long, but again no hot flashes!"

• and...
• May 10, 2017

For Birth Control "I have used this product for the past three years without issue until the last few weeks when the site where the patch was applied became itchy. As time has gone by in a few weeks' time, the skin underneath gets extremely itchy. I removed it, and the skin underneath was left raised, purple, and with peeling skin. It has been 2 weeks, and my skin is still purple, and the skin has not healed. I tried it on my back, and yet again the same thing. I have a red square with leather-like skin. I had to call my ob-gyn and ask to be changed to another product. I can't walk around with damaged skin. Hoping that eventually the skin will heal. Horrible product!"