Mibelas 24 Fe and Weight Gain: 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."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 20, 2017

For Birth Control "Works fine. And it is the same as Minastrin, I don't know if anyone else on here took a chemistry class, but Minastrin and Mibelas are made up of the same chemical composition, and therefore the same product produced by 'different companies.' I had no weight gain, light periods that lasted three days."

• Anonymous
• November 7, 2019

For Birth Control "I actually really like this birth control. Reading all the reviews really had me scared, but I’m glad I gave it a try. I had been on Loestrin 24 Fe for a while, but it’s now discontinued, so I had to make a switch. I tried Blisovi at first because the doctor said it was the same, and I had a terrible experience. Mibelas has not given me any side effects other than a little spotting in the beginning, and I now skip my period, which I find odd, but I guess I shouldn’t complain? I do feel a tad bit bloated and like I’ve gained a few pounds, but don’t have a scale to confirm this. Other than that, I barely even realize I’m on birth control."

• tam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2019

For Birth Control "Like most people, my insurance stopped covering my Taytulla, so my GYN put me on this and said it was the generic. I've only been on it for 3 weeks, and within the first week, I was already feeling gross and bloated. I already feel like I’ve gained 5 pounds, and I eat really well and work out. The headaches are horrendous to the point they make me nauseous and feel like I need to vomit. Hopefully, the side effects get better!"

• 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."