Alyacen 1/35 and Headaches: What Users Say

• PPa...
• December 24, 2020

For Birth Control "I've only been on this birth control, Alyacen, for one month and have been bleeding every day since I started these pills. My breasts have also gotten very big and tender. The headaches and nausea are minimal."

• Bla...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 15, 2021

For Birth Control "My emotions are everywhere and through the roof. My period still isn’t regulated, and that was the whole reason I started taking BC. The second month when I started my period, I encountered horrible acne problems. It made me feel like I gained 100 lbs. Though I was alright with my period popping by for 4 of 7 regular period days. Month 3 happens, I still have horrible acne. It won’t clear up, and this time my period lasts 8 days long. I also still feel like I’ve gained 100 lbs. Now I’m in month 4, I started my period already way before it was supposed to. My last one ended 12/23/20 and started back up on 01/02/21. Now I’m still on it, and it won’t stop. 2 weeks of being on a period is ridiculous. I’m drained. I feel sick all the time. My back aches. My head hurts constantly. I don’t know what to do anymore, and I really just want my period to stop because my doctor will not see me while I’m still on my period. I just feel defeated."

• mm1...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 22, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on Alyacen for 4 years to control heavy bleeding after pregnancies, my doc said it was the best BC at treating this. It worked well for the bleeding, and I had no nausea. I'm only 30, with no medical issues, but I noticed BC tends to raise my BP. My doc wanted me to try Kariva to see if my BP went back to normal. Since being on Kariva and having headaches, nausea, weight gain, acne, I really appreciate Alyacen! In terms of weight, I actually lost 15 lbs the first year I was on it. At that time, I was really active with working out and weight lifting. My menstrual migraines and acne went away. My moods and sex drive didn't change, and it did help hair growth on my face. Hereditary - random chin hairs, boo. I do recommend it, it worked great for me personally. On Kariva for a few months, I have gained weight, but not sure it's due to lifestyle or the pill. I do know that on Alyacen I had no problems losing weight. I'd love to switch back, but my new GYN wanted me to try Kariva first."

• Per...
• April 4, 2022

For Birth Control "Horrible. Took it for 1 month and bled the whole month. Horrible cramping and headaches. Made me depressed and sent my anxiety into overload. Stopped taking after 1 month. Would not recommend this brand to anyone. I would rather go back to dealing with painful periods than ever take this again."