DESOGEN Reviews (DESOGESTREL; ETHINYL ESTRADIOL)Average Rating: 2.6 (572 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare DESOGEN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR DESOGEN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | For hormone balance | NONE! WELLBEING BALANCES MY HORMONES but I am now being denied it. | My body needs it to balance my hormones! | F | 62 | 10 years | 5/26/2016 | 5 | birth control & another condition | Very few side effects- I do not go off this pill I am on the active form at all times as it not only provides birth control, it helps decrease the number of shots I need for another medical condition... it has been excellent!!!! | This medication has substantially improved my life over the past decade | F | 51 | 10 years 20mg 1X day | 1/3/2016 | 3 | birth control | insomnia, dizziness, irritability | I changed to Desgen from Cyclessa because each month my period would begin with a migraine, and another migraine two days later. I need bc to counter perimenopause symptoms. I found this pill was terrific at controlling the perimenopause symptoms, and although there was a hint of a migraine, the full fledged migraine did not hit me. But, the imsomnia is awful -- trouble falling asleep, and feeling like I wasn't getting any deep sleep at all. Today is the day I would normally get my period, and although it has not arrived, I instead am having massive dizziness. Not sure the symptom is attributable to the pill, but that's the only change in my life at this time. | F | 48 | 25 days 1X day | 9/10/2010 | 3 | Birth control, perimenopause | On & off fatigue days; BTB w/cramps starting during 2nd week of pills thru 3rd week of pills & then I still get a period after that. Some anxiety/tension/depression. | I am taking generic (Apri). I wonder if Desogen or the authorized generic Solia would actually work better than this. This pill took care of the side effects of breast tenderness & bladder irritation I experienced on Triphaisil, Ortho Tri-Cyclen & Ortho Tri-Cyclen LO. I do like that benefit. | F | 47 | 1 years | 12/17/2006 | 1 | Birth control, perimenopause | BTB that started after day 12 and lasted to day 21, then I still got my period on the placebo pills. Depressed feeling & innability to handle minor stress without feeling very stressed. | I was taking the generic Apri. I stopped taking it and have been off it for over a month and feel so much better. The above side effects are gone. I think I was having perimenopause symptoms that were caused by this pill. The doctor switched me to Alesse & I got the generic Aviane, but I am going to wait several months before trying that pill. | F | 47 | 1 years | 1/23/2007 | 2 | avoid pregnancy | Very tired. Nausea!!! Diarrhea. | I was on Apri and they didn't have it at the pharmacy last time, so they switched me to Reclipsen. The pharmacist said it is the same, but I think the inactive ingredients are affecting me. I feel dizzy and sick to my stomach, then am in the bathroom 3 to 4 times. This happens about 2 hours after taking it. I am sick of feeling sick! | F | 45 | 7 days | 8/30/2009 | 1 | Contraception | After taking this for 5 months I began having horrible headaches and was diagnosed with severe cerebral thrombosis (blood clots around my brain). I was in neuro icu for 2 weeks and a regular hospital room for a week. | F | 45 | 5 months 30MG | 1/22/2020 | 1 | relieve endometriosis pain | I loved this up until very recently when discovered low dose pills such as this lower bone density. After cracking ribs from a cough my bones were tested and diagnosed with ostopenia-osteoporosis. Im not even post menopausal yet and now my future is at great risk of bone fractures. Have no other risk factors other than this pill. Drug co. have known studies prove it lowers bone density, especially in younger women/teens yet there is still no warning on the label. Mircette/Kariva/Desogen/Azzurrette are known as the worst offenders. | F | 45 | 11 years .15 1X M | 8/18/2011 | 5 | BC/Perimenopausal symptoms | Only POSITIVE ones!! Clearer complexion, healthy glow, softer hair, lighter/easier periods, weight lose, pleasant attitude, more patient, happier, laugh more... | The reason there are sooo many bc pills on the market is because everyones body responds differently. It is important to find the right match for you. THIS is it for me, but if you try it and it's not right for you, don't knock it, just try something else. Simple. Stop hatin' | F | 44 | 1 years | 5/28/2008 | 5 | Contraception | None | I have taken Desogen for at least 12 years and have never had a single issue with it -- no cramping, breakthrough bleeding, headaches, or other physical symptoms. I take 3 months at a time without a break for a period and have done so for as long as I have taken these pills. | F | 43 | 10 years .15 MG 1X day | 3/26/2011 | 1 | To skip my period for a vacation | Nonstop bleeding ever since I started taking it which has now been almost 3 weeks, hunger, tiredness, insomnia, nausea, irritability, cramps, headaches, breast tenderness. | I will be taking Apri for 3 cycles and skipping the inert pills to avoid having my period for my 20th anniversary vacation which is in 5 1/2 weeks. I have been told that I have breakthrough bleeding and it is just something you have to suffer with when starting the pill. My "breakthrough bleeding" has been every single day since I started this pill, 3 weeks now. I have been told this could last through up to 3 cycles of being on this pill. I have never had breakthrough bleeding before although I was only on the pill twice before for very brief amounts of time. So far I am not happy with the effects and have little confidence that I will not be bleeding on my vacation. Since this is the purpose of taking the pill for me I am trying to decide what to do. The doctor's office has been less than helpful. | F | 43 | 18 days | 12/20/2006 | 3 | Pre IVF | Panic and anxiety attacks, to the point that I have to catch my breath. I'm moody, going from crying about nothing to near rage. Started with breakthrough bleeding after 14 days and mild to moderate cramping. On the flip side, although I'm an emotional eater, my appetite has been non-existant | I've found a good acupuncturist will help to work with the hormones to balance me out. After the second week, i was beside myself, after one session, i was noticeably calmer and could tolerate life better. Will continue for the next couple weeks until the next part of the IVF phase | F | 42 | 20 days 1X day | 2/14/2011 | 1 | Regulate periods | Irregular periods and heavy bleeding, longer periods, ended up on the hospital with blood clots | F | 42 | 3 months 30 | 3/16/2014 | 4 | prep for ivf | minor breast size increase and tenderness, headachy on a few occasions, very light spotting, 2-3 lb weight gain | Compared to others I think my experience has been good. I've only ever taken bc for ivf purposes and have never had any major problems. Have had some moodiness/crankiness but not much out of the ordinary. Biggest side effect for me has been breast tenderness but nothing unbearable. Had a lot of spotting one day but I'd forgotten my dose that day. | M | 41 | 24 days | 3/20/2008 | 3 | birth control, very painful periods | I was on birth control since I was 15, to treat my very painful periods. With 37 I moved to the US from Germany, and after my backup was used up, I was prescribed Apri. They said it would be similar to my previous German b/c. It took care of my menstrual pains, but I gained some weight. Especially my sex drive became zero. ZERO. I'm 41 now and stopped taking Apri, hoping my body will balance my hormones. After 1 month off, I'm having quite some hot flashes. | F | 41 | 3 years 1X day | 9/9/2015 | 3 | heavy periods, pregnancy prevention | Developed hypoglycemic reactions and elevated triglycerides. Doc says both of these likely caused by bc pill | Liked it for the 10 years on it, controlled periods great and completely eliminated the heavy bleeding problem. Then I found out it was what was making me miserable with hypoglycemic reactions: shaking, sweating, food-based panic attacks if I didn't eat every three hours. Off it for a month now, and the hypoglycemic symptoms are already much less frequent. Also ended up with severely elevated triglycerides when all my other cholesterol numbers were excellent. | F | 41 | 10 years | 2/28/2006 | 1 | Birth control | Nausea vomiting severe headache clotting my arms went to sleep at night problems sleeping bleeding for 6 days blurred vision | Hate this pill. I am not taking it anymore. Calling gyn tomorrow. My 1st period was horrible. Vomiting blurred vision the headache that has eased but still there. I have a 3 year old and I can't have a constant headache. Dr switched me from ortho Novum 777 because I developed a cyst. I would rather take my chances with the ovarian cyst then the issues. All of this drug brought me after only 1 month | F | 41 | 30 days 1X day | 12/30/2012 | 1 | IVF | upper lip slightswelling and numbness, major anxiety and depression, very sleepy | I am preparing to have IVF and took Desogen/reclipse for one month. I couldn't figure out why I was having swelling in my upper lip that wasn't too noticeable to anyone but me. Now that I stopped it, that sensation is gone. I was also very depressed and anxious, to the point of panic and crying. I restarted the second pack to start IVF this month ( for the 1st time) and had to stop it after 2 days...the NP put me on Loestrin. I hope I don't have the same side effects...I just took it now. I feel like myself today. The swelling kinda scared me and I hate that it took me a while to figure out what was causing it. | F | 41 | 21 days 1X day | 3/3/2010 | 5 | Dysmenorhea, fibrocystic breasts | None. | I've been on BCP's for nearly 20 years. I've been on Desogen for 8 years. This is the first one to have no noticeable side effects. No breakthrough bleeding, no breast tenderness, no weight gain, no headaches. I'm on a quarterly cycle to control the fibrocystic breast disease. | F | 40 | 8 years | 8/1/2005 | 4 | Pre-op therapy for Fibroids | Breast tenderness. | Taking this pill therapy pre-op to reduce the amount of endometrium for fibroid surgery. No nausea, headaches, weight or water gain, no skin problems. | F | 40 | 5 days | 3/10/2009 |