Alyacen 1/35 and Mood Swings: What Users Say

• Hat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2021

For Birth Control "First of all, I would NOT recommend these pills to anyone! I have PCOS and endometriosis. I didn't even make it to week 3... even in the pamphlet, it says if you are having stomach pains to NOT stop taking it. Let's talk about the side effects I had. That very first pill had my stomach in loads of pain. I couldn't sleep at night, was very nauseous, had hot flashes like crazy. I would pour sweat, then start freezing. I had migraines. My boobs hurt the entire time. I couldn't control any of my emotions. I cried all the time, I was angry and yelling at my husband for the tiniest things! It got so bad he told me to stop taking it, so I did. IF you have anxiety or depression, do NOT take these! Again, I wouldn't recommend these to anyone!"

• ano...
• July 19, 2019

For Birth Control "I always had horrible periods that were very heavy and came with seriously bad cramps. Sometimes I’d be in so much pain I'd have to skip school and work. This pill helped a lot for my period. After only a month, it’s way lighter, and my cramps are still there but basically nonexistent after what they used to be. But a major downside is my change in mood. I have no motivation to do anything and am always grumpy. I can never pinpoint why. I'm almost 100% sure it’s because of this pill because the mood I’m in every month is almost exact. The first week I’m fine. The second I’m crying all the time and in such a dark place. The next, my temper is so short. The biggest downside is making me consider another option."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 15, 2021

For Birth Control "This is causing me to have hair loss so bad. I also am very emotional and have no sex drive and am in a bad mood. I stopped taking it for about 3 months and got back on it for a while and now I'm thinking of stopping it again. It is awful."

• Amb...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 16, 2018

"First time ever taking a birth control. I was prescribed it because of my heavy periods and painful cramps. The first couple of months, I did notice an increase in appetite I had. But no weight gain. I have trouble sleeping every night for 5 months until it went away. Just when I was about to get my period, I had crazy mood swings. Just when I was 7 months in, I experienced terrible migraines that had me begging for mercy right when I was going to have my period. No migraine pill can get rid of them. I’m currently on month 9, and I'm not picking up my refill. I plan on switching to another after I didn’t experience a light period or less painful cramps."

• Kik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been on Alyacen for 6 months, and with a very active sex life, I can give it a good rating for doing what birth control is supposed to do. However, my mood swings are terrible. From screaming rage and a racing heart in traffic to complete breakdowns at the drop of a hat during a rough day, I have considered coming off Alyacen for that reason alone. Other than that, I think it's been pretty effective."

• Joj...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 19, 2025

For Birth Control "I’ve had mixed experiences with Alyacen 1/35. One big positive is that my skin stayed completely clear—no acne at all, except for some minor chin breakouts during placebo week, and I did notice an increase in chin hairs around that time. My weight remained stable, and I even lost a little, which was a nice benefit. On the downside, I have fibroids, and I noticed they grew while I was on this pill. I also experienced increased anxiety, high blood pressure, and intense mood swings, which were difficult to manage. I’ve decided to switch to a different birth control to see if it’s a better fit for me. That said, if the new one doesn’t work out, I might consider returning to Alyacen since it had some clear advantages."

• Bry...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 9, 2023

For Birth Control "Been on birth control for 4 years and been on 5 different types trying to find one that works. I’ve been on Alyacen for 9 months, this one completely destroyed my sex drive, made me have extreme mood swings and depression phases, and overall I lost myself and had no motivation to do anything. The only good thing is it helps with acne. Most high estrogen pills I’ve been on have all caused these same side effects."