Mibelas 24 Fe and Cramps: What Users Say

• Kay...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 29, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on this generic version of Minastrin 24 Fe for a couple of years. I don't remember exactly. I really love it. I'm surprised at all the other reviews, but everyone has a different biological makeup that causes them to react differently to things. I may have gained a little weight, but honestly, I needed it, so it wasn't noticeable. I was already a sad person and didn't notice any differences in my mood after starting the pill, I even had a period of being very happy with life, hahah. I want to say it has helped with my skin. Minastrin stopped my periods, but I would still spot sometimes. I don't get periods at all with Mibelas. Is this normal? Unsure, but it's better than bleeding all the time and having cramps that make me miserable. I'm thankful that my body is kind to me and lets me have this positive experience. I hope everyone is able to find something that works well for them, too."

• Can...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 6, 2017

For Birth Control "I was on Minastrin for 3 years when I went to the pharmacy, they gave me Mibelas. I have been on Mibelas for 4 months now and hate it. My headaches are more severe, I gained weight with no change in my diet, my legs ache almost all the time, anxiety is worse. I am waking up in the night with anxiety, mood swings, and a short temper. Plus, when on Minastrin, I never got my period, now I get it, and the cramps are horrible. I would not recommend this pill to anyone and can't wait to switch it, even if I have to pay out of pocket."

• Igi...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 4, 2018

For Birth Control "I've enjoyed this medicine just as much as Minastrin. Sometimes people can react to different additives, etc. I've had that happen before. The active ingredients are the same, however. My periods are very light, regular, minimal cramping, etc. It's great. I love that they're only a few days also. I've been on many brands, and the only ones that have gone well for me are Yasmine, Minastrin, and Mibelas."

• Sul...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 23, 2020

For Birth Control "This birth control is the best! I had pretty bad acne, maybe borderline cystic, and ever since starting this birth control, Mibelas 24 Fe, my skin has been clear! It also helped me put on weight because I was on the skinnier than average side. I also don’t get my period, which I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing, but for me, it’s good because I get zero cramps as opposed to the TERRIBLE cramps I used to get. Just consult with your gyno first!"

• Hor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 5, 2017

For Birth Control "After trying several pills that did not agree with me, I ended up on Minastrin for the last 2 years. I had minimal side effects and I never got my period or any of the symptoms, loved this pill! I was given Mibela from the pharmacy earlier this year, and I absolutely hate it! Most definitely not the same as Minastrin, no way this is the generic form. After being on it for 5 months, thinking the side effects would level out, it's worse than ever! I eat fairly well and exercise at least 3-5 times a week. I get ankle swelling, gained 15 lbs, very bad headaches at least 3-4 times a week, cramps, extreme mood swings, depression to the point where I didn't want to leave my house, and got a very heavy period every other week lasting 3-4 days."

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

For Birth Control "My insurance switched me to the Mibelas 24 Fe without warning, and my experience has been awful. I've been in full-blown depression (which I have never experienced), anxiety, numbness, mood swings, and anger outbursts, my periods are back and heavy and painful. I also became extremely sensitive to the sun and burned when I never did before. I am a therapist, so at first, I was worried maybe it was something wrong with me, so I tried managing my depression symptoms another way, but it never worked. It was relieving to hear this medication is known for these emotional changes. I'm getting off of this medication immediately."

• Jlm...
• January 9, 2021

For Birth Control "I wish I would have read these reviews to spare myself the heartache that this drug caused me. The first few months, I was constantly cramping, but I was convinced my body was simply adjusting to a new hormonal birth control. About 7 months in, I started convincing myself that people didn’t like me. About 9 months in, I started having full-blown depressive episodes. I have never experienced anything like it. I am very self-aware and generally in a good mood, I recognized almost immediately that it had to be due to my period, as it came approximately a week and a half before my period. I felt empty. I stopped doing things I enjoyed, I wanted to cry over everything (and I have thick skin), I was having severe anxiety attacks. It was awful, and I feel sorry for myself that I ever had to experience such whole-hearted sadness when it could have been avoided by not taking this drug. I am one month off of it, and I feel myself getting back to normal. Spare yourself and don’t take this."

• Not...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2019

For Birth Control "Like many others on here, I was swapped onto the Mibelas 24 Fe pill due to insurance reasons. I have nothing that good to say about this pill. I’ve noticed an increase in anxiety, weight gain of around 15 pounds, heavier periods, longer-lasting periods, irregularity in periods, more headaches, sore breasts, cramps (never had cramps before taking this), cystic acne."