Ortho Cyclen for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 3)

• Tri...
• October 4, 2018

"The first 3 months on the pill, I had no problems, felt the exact same as I did before I started it (other than minor headaches sometimes). Then in the 4th month, I randomly became extremely anxious, like a light switch in my head. I was fine one day, and the next day I was having crippling anxiety. The anxiousness lasted for weeks until I decided to get off the pill to see if that was the culprit. Sure enough, I’ve been off it for almost a month, and within the first week, I felt like myself again; however, it is very effective in preventing pregnancy. Women, listen to your bodies."

• Meg...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 15, 2018

"I got on Ortho Cyclen right when I had my daughter. My doctor gave me three samples to try out. I went back three months later, it seemed like everything was fine. Now it's been a year since I've been on the pill. I've gained seven pounds and still have horrible acne and crazy cravings, but I think I'm going to get off it because with me trying to lose weight, it's impossible to lose a pound. But I like it due to me not getting pregnant."

• Lun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2021

"I had a bad experience with a birth control pill, Loestrin Fe, during my teens/early twenties and switched to an IUD for a couple of years. I decided, after having a baby and discontinuing breastfeeding, to give the pill another go and was recommended to try this brand. I have only been taking this pill for about 4 months, but so far so good. I had very bad periods all of a sudden postpartum, and now they are so light and barely noticeable. I also dealt with horrible acne during my pregnancy and postpartum. My skin has cleared up, and I feel like my hormones are finally getting under control. Also, it's keeping me from getting pregnant, so win-win-WIN!"

• mxr...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 3, 2018

"Great pill... I was on Apri before, but that made me really depressed. Ortho Cyclen didn't cause me to feel sick or to be sleepy. It didn't have any effect on my mental health either. I didn't gain much weight, and I did have an increase in breast size. It makes my periods more regular, and I'm not pregnant! Highly recommend giving this pill a try."

• aaa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 13, 2022

"Pros: helped with acne, boobs grew. Cons: inconvenient to take, harder to lose weight, much worse depression and anxiety (this is the reason I switched, my oldest childhood friend had the same thing too). I switched to Kyleena IUD and love it. Never going back."

• lil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 27, 2021

"I used Ortho Cyclen for acne and birth control. I gained about 10 lbs on the pill, and all the weight appeared as 'water weight' in my thighs. I did not notice a difference in my acne. I was on this pill for about 7 months before switching."

• kad...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 17, 2018

"I’ve been on Cyclen for almost 2 years. It was good during the first year, since I’ve used it as a continuous pill, and it has been great to prevent pregnancy. Sadly, since last year, I’ve started having a lot of acne because of this pill. As soon as I’m not taking my pill, my skin becomes flawless in less than a week. On this, I am a lot more anxious and depressed - it seems to really disturb your emotions. I have an appointment to get a copper IUD inserted next week, and I can’t wait to be off hormones. Soon or later, it seems like every pill shows off their worst sides. Before this one, I tried Seasonale, which gave me the WORST headaches ever! I could not manage it, so I stayed on it for 5 months... You don’t have to go through all of this, please be careful of the side effects."

• Anonymous
• June 7, 2018

"Ortho Cyclen does a great job for what it’s worth, but it makes me absolutely sick to my stomach. I take it around 9 am, but I rarely eat anything, so that may be a cause. But throughout the day, I'm constantly exhausted and have no motivation to do anything. I’ve thrown up multiple times before I eat and can't eat anything until I do throw up. Definitely considering switching to a different form of oral contraceptive."

• SiS...
• April 5, 2018

"I used to have bad, painful cramps during my period. So my doctor recommended that I try the pill first. When I first took the pill, I didn't feel anything the first couple of days. But then, about two weeks later, I started to feel incredible dizziness, lightheadedness, and nausea. I stopped taking the pill, and when I stopped taking the pill, my body was lacking fluids, and I ended up in the hospital. I would not recommend the pill to anybody, but everyone's body is different, it could work for you, but it didn't for me."

• Ama...
• October 17, 2013

"I have been on this pill for almost two years. I had very little side effects in the beginning. For the last six months or so, my acne has worsened and I've been getting more frequent headaches. A little weight gain, but the acne has me reconsidering."

• Vic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2018

"Started taking this 2 months before I got married. We waited to have sex until we were married. Four months into it, I felt like I was going crazy and didn’t know why. Super emotional and anxious. Not like me at all. A friend suggested it may be the birth control. Sure enough, I got off of it and felt like myself again. Hormones can affect mood significantly, so know your body!"

• Hel...
• January 22, 2018

"I was on the Depo shot for about 8 months, and I was fed up with it and decided not to get any more shots or any other birth control method due to horrible depression and 25 lbs of weight gain. However, I am feeling pretty well after being 5 months off the shot, and I am debating whether I should try the Pill or not."

• Anonymous
• December 17, 2010

"Love it. Don't have any side effects, acne has disappeared. I'm really happy with it."

• Han...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 31, 2013

"This was my first time ever being on birth control, and I love Ortho Cyclen. I highly recommend this pill. I had no side effects! Regulated my period as well."

• Anonymous
• October 16, 2010

"Have never had a problem, feel great and love it!"

• Gor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 11, 2015

"I've been on it for 3 months now, and I love it, period is much lighter."

• Anonymous
• October 12, 2010

"Been using it for years. Works great."

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2018

"This pill made me lose weight just for the fact it made me so depressed. I think I'm going to stay on it just for the fact I don't want to get pregnant."