Sharobel and Increased Appetite: What Users Say

• Mar...
• March 17, 2016

For Birth Control "I'd been on the Nor-QD pill for many years without a problem. This year my insurance changed, and the pharmacy issued Sharobel in its place. I thought it'd be fine since it has the exact same amount of NORETHINDRONE. Wow, was I wrong! Luckily, I only got a three-month supply because I am quitting this pill. In two and a half months on this pill, I've had a period or bleeding every 5-7 days. It's not just bleeding; I get the whole deal: cramps, lower back pain, hunger cravings, crankiness, and bloating. My skin has broken out, I've been super irritable/moody, and I don't understand how the side effects can be so extreme for me when I previously was on Nor-QD for so long and experienced none of these things."

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2020

For Birth Control "The first few days on Sharobel birth control, I was constantly crying and depressed. This subsided a little bit when I switched to taking the pill before bed instead of in the morning. However, it has made my PMS symptoms worse, and it has increased my appetite substantially. I’ve gained about 8 pounds of bloat and pounds. I’m most likely getting off this pill. I don’t feel like myself on it."

• Iri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2022

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Sharobel because I have elevated BP and am a smoker. I'm about halfway through my third week on it, and I really love this BC. My body managed to adjust itself rather quickly, and it shortened my cycle by two days! Main side effects I've noticed are really just a little acne, mild nausea (if I eat something just before taking it, this is avoided), increased appetite (which, thanks to going to the gym, I've managed to combat nicely), and mine and my partner's favorite part, my sex drive is through the roof and my self-lubrication problem is no more! Because my partner and I are both very paranoid about accidental pregnancy, we haven't been brave enough to fully put this pill to the test, but I will certainly post an update if we do. Overall, I love this pill and plan on staying on it as long as I can!"

• Kan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2018

For Birth Control "This is my first time on BC and specifically this one because I cannot take a combined pill due to clotting issues. This pill has been great! No prolonged bleeding, normal periods for the last four months. This is my fifth month on it and I am only spotting, which I am happy about. No weight gain, no acne, nothing. I’m extremely active (workout 5-6 times a week) and I haven’t noticed any weight gain, in fact, I’ve lost weight. No increased hunger. This pill has worked great for me. Don’t blame pre-existing conditions on this pill. It’s a safe alternative."

• Anonymous
• January 12, 2021

For Birth Control "Turned 35 last year in November. I was on Cryselle, which is a low estrogen pill. It has been the love of my life for over 5 years. No problems! Scheduled periods, if I missed a pill, I was fine. My doctor ordered this birth control to try because I am a smoker. I am on my last row, and it’s not for me! I forgot to take my pill, I took two at a time. I feel this was where my nightmare began. On Cryselle, my cycle was between the 16th and 17th. Starting these pills began spotting before that time. Sex brought it on the next day. I'm upset about the new cycle day. It's heavier, darker blood, I have to wear pads, liners won't do. Cryselle had me spoiled with light blood and 3 to 4-day periods. The blood's smell is very strong! I'm seeing a lot of dark blood clots! I made a gynecologist appointment this week. I am getting off these pills. I have an increased appetite! I just lost 8 lbs at the end of last year. Increased sex drive, vaginal dryness, not sure if it was the type of condom used or just normal dryness after a second round of sex."