Mibelas 24 Fe and Heavy Periods: What Users Say

• Awf...
• June 29, 2017

For Birth Control "I was unknowingly switched from Minastrin to Mibelas and was told that these are equivalent. I was on Minastrin for over 4 years with no problems, but Mibelas has been horrible. My periods have been extremely heavy and last a lot longer than on Minastrin. I have no energy and feel horrible."

• 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."

• nev...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on Mibelas since April, still continuing to follow my same dieting and exercise patterns (4-5 times per week). I have gained 12 lbs since then, had terrible headaches and lack of sleep, my period has been longer and heavier, as well as my anxiety is at an all-time high. I am going back to my original birth control, just upsetting that now I have to pay for it or use something that has worked for years with no problem."

• 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."

• 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."