Alyacen 1/35 and Nausea: What Users Say

• Log...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2018

For Birth Control "Ok, I took the Alyacen 1/35 pill for the first time yesterday at five, and I woke up this morning sick, nauseous, and could not wake up until around three or four. I kept falling asleep, it makes my stomach hurt. I took it again today, like maybe an hour ago, and I feel like I have period cramps! I’m in a totally bad mood and horrible to be around all day today and just don’t feel good! This is only day 2, I hope something changes!"

• 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."

• Lau...
• February 8, 2018

For Birth Control "This is without a doubt the best birth control I have ever used... and I have been on a lot of different kinds. My periods are the lightest they have ever been. I used to have to wear the heaviest pad with the heaviest tampon and still bleed through. With Alyacen, I can wear a tampon, and I am perfectly fine. It also makes my periods last about 3-4 days. Also, my moods are so much better than when I was on any other BC. The only issue is that I PMS so terribly the week before my period. I noticed when I started taking this, the week before I started, I was having over 50 heat flashes a day. It's actually awful... but I would take that over constant mood swings and depression, on top of an extremely heavy period every month. Of course, not everything is for everyone, but I seriously love this. Sidenote: I personally have not dealt with dizziness or nausea that everyone else seems to have had... But I know things work differently with everyone."

• 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!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 16, 2017

For Birth Control "The first couple weeks were a struggle for me. I was very nauseous and gained a couple pounds, but after a couple weeks, it started to regulate and went back to normal. It made my periods super light and short, which was great considering I had very heavy and painful periods before. It also cleared my acne and I never had any pregnancy scares. I had to switch because it decreased my libido a significant amount and caused a lot of issues with sex. I would say it's a decent birth control."

• wic...
• September 21, 2017

For Birth Control "My doctor prescribed this drug to me as a preventative measure against ovarian cysts. The first few months were good, normal periods, and no notable side effects. Last month, the day after starting my 4th month pack, I woke up dizzy and nauseous. After a sudden attack of violent vomiting, I was sent to the ER, where doctors believed I had a seizure. After starting my 5th month pack this week, the same thing happened to me. This drug works, but the first few days after placebo week are starting to scare me."

• 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."

• Fir...
• November 29, 2017

For Birth Control "After about a week of taking this, I woke up in the middle of the night to the most nauseous I've ever been and broke out in a rash on both of my arms. The following morning, I was super dizzy and felt like passing out. Went to the nurse right after and switched to Vienna, which is much better so far, except for a little breakthrough bleeding, but I'd rather have that than what I've experienced before."

• AHB...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 26, 2022

For Birth Control "I've been on Alyacen for 8 years. It's been effective for birth control, however, I started it because I had basically a never-ending period. It regulated it and took my initial 2-week-long periods down to 4 days. No period cramps, little to no PMS, average bleeding for 2 days, then just light bleeding for 2. The only negative experience I've had was when I forgot to take one and took two at the same time when I realized it, then I was nauseated and threw up for several hours. I started it before I began having sex, so I honestly don't know how it affected my sex drive, but I'd say my sex drive is rather low, but not nonexistent, while currently taking it."