Lyza and Headaches: What Users Say

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 14, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been on Lyza for a month. I've had one period since then, and although I didn't have horrifically heavy flow the first 2-3 days (part of the reason I wanted to be on birth control again), my period was a little longer. I have less appetite, which I guess is OK. I had less horribly painful cramps, it didn't wake me up in the middle of the night like it usually does. A little breast tenderness. I had really bad headaches for a long time, and this seems to have helped. I was prescribed this particular one because combined pills make me nauseous. Seems OK thus far."

• 3rd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2016

For Birth Control "I had just about given up on ever thinking I could be on a hormonal form of contraception. I had tried two other forms of birth control in the past, the first being Yaz, which was the WORST thing ever. I swore off birth control for years, thinking my body just couldn't handle it. I recently went back to my OBGYN just to see if there were ANY other last resort options for pills. She recommended Lyza because it's low hormones, and I was hesitant at first but gave it a go. I have been on Lyza for almost a month now. I have had almost no spotting, no mood swings, no headaches, no troubles with blood clots/wheezing, nothing like my other experiences! Thank you, Lyza! You literally saved the day, and hopefully everything continues to be awesome!"

• Kri...
• May 30, 2016

For Birth Control "I've taken Lyza for a few months now, and sometimes I forget to take it or miss a few days, but it still works pretty well. My periods have been getting shorter each month, and I have not experienced weight gain. But then again, I exercise and eat fairly healthy on a daily basis, but I do get headaches, and I'm pretty sure it's not from the pills, it's more from me not wearing glasses, and I have terrible vision! But it seems to be working for me."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2017

For Birth Control "LYZA BIRTH CONTROL. These are the worst birth control pills I have ever taken! I've only been taking them for a couple of weeks, and I feel like a crazy person. I've been crying (for no reason), been super depressed, my anxiety is terrible, along with daily headaches and breakouts. I realize everyone's body reacts differently to medication, but I've read nothing but negative reviews. I can surely attest to that. I wouldn't advise anyone to take these. Absolutely awful."

• Gia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been taking this for almost two weeks now. I chose this form of BC because I am fully breastfeeding. I haven't seen any changes in my breast milk. The third day on this, I was feeling a bit nauseous for a couple of hours. I had a minor headache the first couple of days. I haven't had those problems anymore. A week into taking the pill, I started spotting. Then today my period is very heavy and watery. But it's a lot! (Sorry if I'm too graphic, I just want to be specific for anyone that might want to look up reviews about this BC). I'm really hoping this heavy period goes away. I'm going to give it a couple more days."

• Mis...
• November 11, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been taking Lyza for a month. I had to switch out of the Ortho Tri-Cyclen combo pill because it gave me headaches. I noticed that I have more of an appetite when taking Lyza. I have not gained much weight because I have a high metabolism along with working out. My face seems to have cleared up. The only negative thing I would have to say is that since it is a progestin-only pill, it is important to take it right on time. It has a lower hormonal dosage than combo pills."

• Mur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on Lyza for about three weeks now. I could no longer use estrogen because I started developing monstrous headaches and lost my sex drive while on NuvaRing. I was also bloated. So far, everything has been good. I do get nauseous after taking my pill, but I can live with that. It has not decreased my sex drive, thank goodness. So far, I like it. If I stop getting a period while on it, I will not continue, however."

• Phy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2016

For Birth Control "I just started taking this BC 3 weeks ago. (First time being on birth control) My period came a week ago, and I'm still spotting. My cycle usually lasts for 5-6 days, and it has always been irregular. But I'm not liking that my cycle length has increased. Other than that, I've only had minor headaches compared to my usually intense headaches, so that's a plus. And I get nausea once in a while, no vomiting though. I've decided to wait 2 more months to see if my symptoms or side effects change for the better."