Ogestrel 0.5/50 User Reviews & Ratings

• Lol...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 1, 2013

For Birth Control "This is the only birth control I've been on that has stopped my breakthrough bleeding due to it being the highest dose possible. I have gained 20 pounds while on it (but honestly, I needed to gain weight anyway) and, to my surprise, have larger breasts (which is not so bad either). I do get occasional migraines with this pill and slight mood swings, but over time it has gotten better, I just think the body has to become used to it. I highly recommend it if you are experiencing breakthrough bleeding, it truly has been a lifesaver in that aspect. When I went from 3 weeks of bleeding to the normal 1 week, well worth the occasional migraine or mood swing."

• Anonymous
• August 17, 2012

For Birth Control "My gynecologist put me on this medication because I have ovarian cysts on both ovaries and also take anticonvulsants, which can make birth control less effective. Since this is the highest dose of BC, we were hopeful to avoid surgery. The first month I was on Ogestrel, I went from being emotionally well-balanced to crying every day, becoming angry very easily, and feeling very anxious. I did not have any further side effects, but could not take this medication any longer. The Ogestrel had no effect on the ovarian cysts."

• Anonymous
• October 5, 2011

For Birth Control "I switched from another pill to this one because of the side effects of the other pill. This pill regulated my moods and increased my chest size and sex drive. However, I gained 12 lbs in less than 6 months and was unable to lose it despite diet and exercise. It also gave me dangerously high blood pressure, which went back down when I switched off of it. So if you are worried about weight gain and blood pressure, this isn't the pill for you. Periods were also heavier than on the previous pill I was on."

• Mef...
• July 23, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "After being prescribed this pill, I gained 10 lbs. I was angry very easily and was very emotional with lots of mood swings. Since coming off of it 6 months ago, my boobs haven't gone back to normal, but I lost a small bit of weight. It feels very hard to lose any weight around my hips and stomach area, though. None of my clothes fit anymore because of this. Has this happened to anyone else? Will I ever be able to lose this weight?"

• trl...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 19, 2019

For Birth Control "I have taken this medication, Ogestrel, for over 6 years and have never had any problems with it, until now. It has started to cause very severe hot flashes. I am very disappointed, as it always allowed me to skip my period as well. I now have to find another kind to take."

• Anonymous
• August 18, 2010

For Birth Control "The doctor put me on Ogestrel because I made the mistake of telling him that my period never started when the white pills started on my previous birth control. However, they did come every month, so it wasn't a big deal to me. He put me on Ogestrel because it was the highest dose to give. After the first month, I thought I was going crazy. I had absolutely NO control over my emotions. Not to mention it led to constant chest pains. I have a mitral valve prolapse. Most birth controls say not to take it if you have a valve problem, but I've been on them since I was 16 and never had any problems. My fiancé and my mom couldn't stand my rapidly changing emotions, and she told me I don't care what the doctor says, COME OFF THEM. No problems since I changed back to my old one."

• Sun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2015

"I have been on many different birth control pills (Microgestin, Necon, and Nortrel). I take the birth control continuously without the placebos, so I won't have a cycle. I had breakthrough bleeding and really bad side effects with all the aforementioned pills. A friend of mine was taking Lo-Ogestrel, and she highly recommended trying it. I finally convinced my doctor to prescribe me Lo-Ogestrel. Since taking these pills, they are doing what they're supposed to do. I have no side effects whatsoever and no bleeding. I am very happy with these pills compared to what I was on. Everyone's body is different, so it will take a few pills to find what works for you."

• VB1...
• April 2, 2017

For Birth Control "I switched to this because it is the highest dosage after experiencing breakthrough bleeding on my last pill, which I was also on for two years. All breakthrough bleeding has stopped, and my period has even shortened from 7 days on my old pill to 5 days on this one. I experienced some nausea in the mornings the first day or two of each new pill pack the first couple of months, but this only lasted maybe 3-4 months, and I have experienced this symptom every time I try a new birth control, so I do not know if it is specific to this pill. I also gained about 10 lbs the first couple of months that shed a few months later, but this is also a typical symptom I have experienced on every pill I have tried. Overall, this pill works and has no serious symptoms."