Estarylla and Weight Gain: What Users Say (Page 2)

• ANN...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2018

For Birth Control "I was on Mononessa for over a decade, I believe. Suddenly, the manufacturer stopped production of this product, and I was forced to take the generic, Estarylla. I am on my second day of the placebo pills, month one, and I have already noticed a drastic change in myself. I am extremely moody and emotional-crying at the dumbest things. I have never been so bloated before my period in my entire life as I have this month and have NEVER experienced such bad cramping while on my period and on any birth control. I have spent years getting my weight under control-I am very mindful of my food intake-and I am gaining a great deal of weight without changing my diet at all. I thought I would give this more time because I thought I was just being crazy about blaming this pill for all my issues recently. After reading these reviews, I am certain this pill has had all of these negative effects on me. I will NOT be starting another month of this pill."

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2019

For Birth Control "Estarylla is the worst BC ever! My pharmacy filled this instead of my normal BC because they are generic. They have done this a few times, and this is the fourth time I have used this brand. I have my period since day one (every time they switch me to this)... and my cycle is never off with my normal BC. I am emotional, super dehydrated, having panic attacks, weight gain, my acne cleared up, but I am not myself. Very depressed, and my kids and my BF noticed. I'm refusing to take the rest, and I'm already three weeks in. Never again will I take these."

• Ros...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 6, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started taking Estarylla after my pharmacy (or doctor) switched me from Mononessa. I was upset at first because I really liked Mononessa since I didn’t have any bad side effects, but after about 8 months, I’m still doing pretty well with Estarylla. I have iron deficiency anemia, so I started using it to control my flow, and my periods went from 7 days, all pretty heavy, to about 5 days with only the first 2 being heavy. I haven’t noticed any weight gain outside of me being lazy, no aches, and obviously not pregnant, which is a nice little bonus. I do take it at the same time every day, I don’t mind it. I would recommend at least trying it because, thankfully, when you’re on the pill, you can just stop taking it without having to schedule a removal or remove anything yourself."

• Emb...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 11, 2018

For Birth Control "Side effects: migraines every day, gained 25 pounds in 5 months without any lifestyle change, low libido, anxiety, mood swings, horrible menstrual bleeding, tender boobs, but I had GREAT SKIN???, inability to fall asleep. Stopped taking this pill in June (now December) have lost 20 pounds without lifestyle change, boobs do not hurt, way better periods, mood swings and anxiety are gone, no headaches, libido is back and skin went back to normal (I have acne, but compared to every other horrific side effect, this pill gave me I'll happily take the acne). This pill is truly the worst, and any birth control pill for that matter."

• Lin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 24, 2018

For Birth Control "I was on Mononessa before it was discontinued and then was switched to Estarylla. My body LOVED Mononessa, and I felt great, no side effects. The past 2 months of being on Estarylla (I've been on it a total of maybe 4 months now) have been the worst. Horrific breakouts the week leading up to my period, significant weight gain (approximately 10-15 pounds in the past 3 months), pretty painful breast tenderness. My eyes have also been affected! My vision gets really blurry, and my eyes have dried out significantly. I'm getting off this stuff ASAP!"

• shi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 25, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on birth control for about 3 years now. My doctor first put me on Previfem. About a year later, I was switched to Estarylla. I've always had mild acne, so I can't tell if it is from this pill or not, but I constantly have pimples on my face and a few on my chest. It's nothing super noticeable or major, but I feel as Previfem did a better job in keeping my skin clearer than Estarylla. On Previfem, I gained about 10 pounds, and on this new pill, I have lost it all. I get HORRIBLE cramps the day before my period and the first day that it starts. But it always starts on the same day around the same time, so it is very regulated. It is also very effective as I have not gotten pregnant from either of these pills I have been on."

• Les...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 10, 2018

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Y’all... this pill is the worst experience I have ever had with birth control, and I have tried many pills in my day. Started taking BC at 15 to treat acne, extremely painful and irregular periods. Throughout the years, I’ve switched for one adverse side effect or another trying to find the right pill for me. Fast forward to 22, starting Mononessa. It was terrible, didn’t hate it though. Then out of the blue, I’m switched to Estarylla. Called my doctor due to concern I had from others' reviews. She assured me it’s just the generic version, same exact ingredients. Totally not true for me. I have been bleeding for two straight weeks, rapidly gained weight, and been having breakouts on and off. I’m on my third month and going in to see my doctor on Friday to discuss getting an IUD because clearly the pill is not for me. Stay far away from this pill, ladies! Seriously. Two weeks straight of bleeding."

• Hel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 17, 2022

For Ovarian Cysts "Using Estarylla to treat PCOS has made my period somehow even more painful. My period is heavier, and the cramps are unbearable. Definitely going to have to try a different birth control to see if anything changes."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 8, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been on Estarylla birth control since January when my doctor switched me to a less hormone pill due to some issues I was having with my previous birth control. I have been experiencing headaches, fatigue, weight gain, and depression. Then on Feb 26, 2019, I found out I was pregnant - yes, I got pregnant on Estarylla. I do not like this pill and the way it made me feel. I am usually pretty happy, and this pill has changed me in multiple ways."

• Hay...
• March 13, 2017

For Birth Control "I switched my pharmacy. But I was taking the higher version, I guess, which is Tri-Sprintec, for a year. I never had a single issue with it, I might've gained 5 unnoticeable pounds. But when I changed to CVS, they gave me this. It is my second month, and I have only had my period on the active pills. I got my period 2 1/2 weeks ago on active pills. I took my sugar pills, then this week, I got my period again. My skin's broken out, I gained 10 lbs. I work with little kids, so I thought I was getting sick from them, but I've had headaches and stomachaches almost constantly. The reviews made me realize it's the birth control. It's seriously the worst experience I've had with medication."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 24, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am a 40-something woman and started this med to control bleeding. It made me nauseous for the first week, then I was fine. My poor husband. Between the 15-pound weight gain and the mood swings, I have been quite unhappy! I agree with the other statements that it makes you very depressed. I struggle with depression, and this made it a lot worse. I would rather go back to bleeding every two weeks than deal with this crap! Starting on something different next week. Thank you to everyone who also replied. I don't feel like it is just me. It is definitely the medicine! So long, Estarylla!!"

• sho...
• October 21, 2016

For Birth Control "I thought I was losing my mind, but per these reviews, I think my suspicions are founded. I've been on Estarylla for about 6 months as my pharmacy replaced this with the Sprintec I've been taking for about 6 years now. Never any issues with Sprintec, it was by far my favorite BC. This BC is the worst I've ever had. I've had months with breakthrough bleeding (like 3 weeks of bleeding vs. at most 1...), I've put on about 10 lbs, I have no desire to do anything but eat and not work out (not like myself at all) and no libido. I called my OB/GYN, and she immediately suspected the BC. I will be switching back to Sprintec per her 'dispense as written' on my prescription. Ladies, heed the warnings of the others and myself, do not take this pill..."

• Jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2019

For Birth Control "I have not been on birth control for 2 years. I used to take a different Ortho-Cyclen birth control, so I assumed this generic Estarylla would be okay to use. I have only been taking Estarylla for 8 days, and it has been terrible for me. Where do I start? Constant bloat, water retention, weight gain, it has extended my period, headache every day, moodiness, major breast tenderness and swelling. I tried to rationalize these symptoms and relate them to my period, but all of these symptoms have increased in severity since I have started taking Estarylla. I also have experienced sharp pains in my chest, pain in my shoulder and neck, and shortness of breath while I was sleeping. I am no longer going to take Estarylla because of the way it has negatively affected me already."

• Aan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 30, 2018

For Birth Control "I was switched to Estarylla from Mononessa due to Walgreens, as well as everyone else, it seems. I was on Mononessa for 9 years with absolutely no problems and loved it. Being on Estarylla, my period has become completely irregular, I never know when I’m going to get my actual period because I basically have it the entire month. I never get a break from spotting. There was a change in my mood, I’m extremely unhappy and withdrawn from everyone. I suffer from depression, but this is unlike anything I’ve ever felt. I also noticed weight gain and breakouts, which neither are normal for me. This has been such a bad experience for me, I finally asked them to change it to a different generic, and they are giving me Sprintec for next month. I hope it works better for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2015

For Birth Control "I started taking this to prevent pregnancy, and so far, it has been awful. Although I'm not pregnant, it has given me EXTREME mood swings. One minute I'm fine, and the next I'm crying my eyes out for no reason, and I get irritated very easily. I was on my period for nearly 2 1/2 weeks when I first started it. My sex drive has increased a significant amount. I used to have sex maybe twice a week with my boyfriend, but when I got on the birth control, I was constantly wanting to have sex. My acne has decreased slightly, not much. My boobs have not grown at all. I have experienced a huge amount of weight gain-15 pounds in a month. It's honestly been so awful taking this pill. The only good thing is I'm not pregnant."

• Jew...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2018

For Birth Control "I do not like this birth control at all. I went to the pharmacy and picked up my prescription, not realizing it wasn't my Sprintec until I got home and opened it, and it was this kind. I didn't really think too much about it because it cost the same, and I figured they were the same medication. Well, since I have been on it now for two months, I have put on so much weight, and I am extremely moody and will get upset about the dumbest things. When I was on Sprintec, I lost so much weight because of exercise too, of course, but I have not changed anything and am just packing on the weight and no, I am not pregnant, just this pill! It is crazy how much of a difference it is making in a bad way, and I am calling my primary to get me back on Sprintec ASAP!"

• awf...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 11, 2023

For Ovarian Cysts "Do not take this! I have been on it for a few months, and it has done nothing but make me depressed, gain weight, and be incredibly moody. My eczema has gotten worse, my skin is breaking out, and overall it just makes me feel terrible. There are better options out there."

• emi...
• November 20, 2017

For Birth Control "Do not use this. I was switched over by CVS off of Mononessa, and it has been the worst thing for me EVER. I have been on Estarylla for about 4 months, and I have gained about 20 pounds (keep in mind I run at least 10 miles a week, along with weight training 5-6 times a week), so this weight gain is absurd. Along with the weight gain, I spot for a week before my period, then my period lasts me a week. With Mononessa, I would only have my period with no side effects for 5 days. Now here I am on Estarylla, and I have become an emotional wreck and cry without any reasoning. Two weeks before my period, I become so nauseous I cannot get out of bed. The bloating is absurd as well. Basically, if you want to feel like crap, then go ahead and take this."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 18, 2017

For Birth Control "I have only been on Estarylla for a month, and I am having nothing but issues. I go to the gym regularly and eat a healthy diet, and I have done nothing but gain weight. I feel swollen and bloated constantly, and I have headaches almost every day. It was given to me as the generic for Sprintec (which was amazing), and I can't believe how different they are. I am emotional and on edge all of the time. I don't even want to know what my period will feel like if this is what I am going through already. I don't know why anyone would want to put themselves through this even for just a birth control. I do not recommend Estarylla at all."

• Jes...
• September 8, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for about 6 months, my face is nice and clear, but that's it. I get anxiety and feel worried all the time and can never be truly happy or enjoy anything. I get shortness of breath just sitting down. There are times I feel like I will be having a heart attack, and I am only 25 and healthy. It makes me so emotional at times, I just want to cry out of nowhere. For sure, it is great at birth control, but my sex drive is gone, with dryness and at times discomfort. Plus, a 22-pound increase."

• ale...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 30, 2018

For Birth Control "I was on Trinessa for about 2 years, and it worked great, but I wanted to stop having periods, so I stopped taking the placebo pills. I had spotting every day for about 2 months. My gyno switched me to Estarylla, and I have had clear skin, no weight gain, nothing wrong at all, and absolutely no spotting! I love this birth control."

• Red...
• March 14, 2018

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Sprintec 5 years ago because I suffer from such horrible cramps and bleeding during my period. Sprintec helped me drop weight more quickly, cleared the constant cystic acne I had suffered from for 10 years, and cured my cramping and heavy bleeding. After 2 years, my pharmacy started giving me Estarylla. I gained weight and fell into a depression. My skin also became cystic again. These issues cleared when they gave me Sprintec. On and off the last 5 years, my pharmacy (insurance company) has been switching me between 3 brands of this drug. When I'm on Estarylla, I'm a mess. I gain weight, my skin has cystic acne, I have depression and anxiety to the point of medication, I have depressed thoughts, I have 0 sex drive, I stop caring about life, and it takes effort to wake up and leave my house in the morning. I talked to my doctor, he wrote me a new prescription with the instructions I'm only to have Sprintec and no other brand, so that I don't have to suffer through Estarylla."

• cic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2018

For Birth Control "This is the worst birth control I have ever been on. I have had every single bad side effect. I have gotten a lasting headache every single day, I am so anxious 24/7, and moody and angry and sad. I have never struggled with acne, but ever since I started this pill, I started breaking out, and they have not gone away since. I have gained 12 pounds in the last month, and that weight will not go away no matter what I try. On top of that, I had my period for the first 3 weeks of taking Estarylla. Horrible, horrible, horrible. I'm switching off of this ASAP."

• Ama...
• May 27, 2014

For Birth Control "I have been on Estarylla for about 6 months now, and I have had just about every side effect I could think of. Extreme weight gain and loss every other month, loss of appetite, loss of libido, and extreme mood swings. It helped my acne for a little while, and now it has returned. I haven't gotten pregnant, so that's good. I am just too scared to stop taking it or start taking something new because of my acne."

• Hey...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 25, 2016

For Birth Control "This is my second month on this pill, about to be on my third. I've been on a different birth control before this one for two years. I don't remember the name, but I was super moody. I had bad depression every night. I would cry for no reason, it was so bad. So, they put me on a low hormone, and it was this pill. And so far, I haven't been moody at all. Just one time, I got all my emotions in one night and cried for two hours. But other than that, I've been okay. I have gained weight, but most birth controls do that. But my only problem would be that I get really bad cramping stomachaches about every day. Like after I eat or before I eat. And it's just a terrible pain. But I like this pill 10 times better than my last."