Drug Ratings for CRYSELLEAverage Rating: 1.6 (29 Ratings)
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR CRYSELLE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
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| 1 | Birth control | Night sweats, wake up with racing heart, upset stomach, nausea, high blood pressure, panic attacks | F | 34 | 1 months | 10/18/2016 | 1 | contraceptive | fatigue, dizziness, cystic breakouts, extreme mood swings, heavy period, cramping, migraines | I was giving this pill a three month trial. I have always been a healthy, laid back person, but on this pill I was on edge and sick. At the worst stage of taking the medicine, I was wanting to live in a cave because my migraines and mood swings had become so bad. I longed for complete silence, darkness, and no smells. I went to the doctor for vertigo then ended up in the ER with chest pains and a panic attack because I thought I had a blood clot. Thankfully the scans for blood clots came back clear. I was also fearful I had a brain tumor or something terribly wrong because my headaches were the worst of my life and daily. My MRI stated I needed to see a neurologist and will finally get my appointment in May. I was put on a hypothyroid pill because my TSH tested too high. Since stopping the Cryselle and beginning Levothyroxine, my symptoms have all gone away! It could be that I had an underlying condition of underactive thyroid, but I did NOT have any known health issues until taking this drug. And I had been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for the past five years. I go back to have my TSH level retest this week. It will be interesting to see if it was simply the Cryselle that rocked my world or if it is a condition Cryselle helped me identify. I am keeping my neurologist appointment, but I have not had any migraines or vision issues in three weeks now that my system and hormones seem to be leveled back out. | F | 27 | 3 months 1X D | 4/10/2016 | 1 | Endometriosis | I got on this pill right after surgery for my endo. From day one this pill has been a problem. It started off with extreme nausea, dizziness and disorientation. My doc said this was completely normal but to try to take the pill at night instead of am. Into my second pack I started at 7pm instead of 7am - the nausea was still there and I started bleeding irregularly. I would have two periods for the next three months. Absolutely HORRIFIC cramping all the time even when I'm not on my period and not to mention I feel like I belong in an insane asylum. I am so ANGRY all the time to the point where I envision hurting someone. I have zero drive to do anything. I have gained 15lbs and I have horrible cystic acne especially on my jaw line and chin and T-zone which I've never had before. I seriously feel like this pill is just not worth it. I definitely would NOT recommend. Will NOT be going back on it after this pack. | F | 27 | 4 months 30mg | 1/31/2016 | 1 | Birth control | This birth control gave me such repulsive side effects.. i immediately experienced significant hair loss, a foul odor, dark discharge and my husband says it feels different during sex....want to hurt my gyn for giving me this pill!! | I immediately experiencee significant hair loss, a foul odor, dark discharge and my husband says it feels different during sex....want to hurt my gyn for giving me this pill!! | F | 30 | 1 months | 1/29/2016 | 2 | irregular periods/cramps/emotions | It's still all new to me. But I feel like I have super bad cramps almost immediately. But I thought maybe it was just me. I always get sick when I have cramps so i didn't necessarily blame the pill. Asked my DR and she didn't think that this pill is giving me such terrible cramps all month. My face is oily and I can't stop thinking about jamming my face with meat. I am going to see my OBGYN to see about my abnormal Pap and hopefully get off this. Or maybe the worst int over. ???idk | F | 31 | 3 weeks .3mg | 1/27/2016 | 3 | Regulate periods | Nausea the first 2 weeks, Migraines the first week, EXTREME bloating constantly, | F | 15 | 3 weeks 1X D | 1/20/2016 | 1 | Cysts | Depression and anxiety. I've never felt so bad in my entire life. I got off of this medicine and started to feel more myself again. | F | 21 | 3 months | 1/7/2016 | 1 | regulate period, fibroids | It started out with nausea and bloating - didn't feel well but was told by doctor to give some time in system so I did. After only 3 weeks of taking pills I thought I have a Charley horse in leg. About 2 days later my leg swelled and I went to the emergency room and found out I had blod clots in leg and in lungs - multiple ones. The doctor said I was lucky to have made it to the hospital. I spent 5 days in hospital, now have to be put on blood thinner for 6 months(perscription - $416mth. and I have to have a hysterectomy in 6mths. after I am done with Blood thinners. | WATCH OUT- my life has completely changed! I now have to ask for help for everything because I can hardly walk. I am hopeful in a couple weeks/ months things will hopefully become better. It is hard not to be able to do your daily activities and my life has been put on hold. I also will be off of work with no income until I can walk again! My only "high risk" was that I was 46 years of age. BEWARE- ASK Questions | F | 46 | 3 weeks .3 1X D | 11/20/2015 | 4 | Endometriosis | It's only been 1 week since on the pill. No major side effects yet. I did have nausea the first 3 days though. Time will tell if additional side effects should occur. | After being diagnosed with Endometriosis in July, my doctor decided to have me take this birth control pill to help with the terrible, stabbing pains of the Endo. I must say, I noticed a huge difference in pain decrease the next day after taking my first dose! I have not been in pain for a week now! Thank you Cryselle! | F | 30 | 1 weeks 0.3mg | 8/20/2015 | 1 | Menopause | Stomach bloating, breast bigger headaches, | F | 49 | 2 weeks | 7/28/2015 | 1 | So I wouldn't get pregnant | Weight gain , nausea, stretch marks, no sex drive | Do not use | F | 20 | 7 months | 7/20/2015 | 1 | Bad bad bad never felt so terrible in my entire life. Makes me extremely nervous ,bad mood,emotional, my mood changes very often.I did lose weight and makes me fit but I have to change asap..it can't have such a negative effect on my life,everything seems bad when I'm on this pill. | F | 20 | 1 months | 6/1/2015 | 1 | To regulate period | Heavy bleeding, awful cramps, terrible itching, headaches that won't go away | F | 44 | 2 months 1X D | 5/29/2015 | 5 | PMDD | Nausea or the first 2 weeks or so. nausea no longer an effect since. Some emotional instability for first month crying, anxiety type feelings. levels had evened by next months pack . | my mood swings and overall pmdd symptoms have all together been non existent while taking medication. I did have hormonal withdraw during my inactive week. I have since stopped going on the inactive pills and go straight to starting next pack. that made a complete difference and I no longer have hormone level drops that effect me. I have also lost 10 pounds without diet or exercise.The only negative I can say is my libido has decreased since starting | F | 32 | 4 months 0.3 mg 1X D | 5/16/2015 | 4 | Endometriosis | I had nausea and discomfort in my stomach for the first week or so, but after a little it worked great! (That's if you take it regularly and on a set schedule) | F | 18 | 3 days | 12/3/2014 | 1 | Birth control | Nausea at night, and it has also made me throw up a few times. I feel tired but still can't sleep. If I take it during the day I feel worse than at night | Do not take this | F | 16 | 2 days 1x daily | 11/24/2014 | 1 | Regulation | Extreme moodiness and depression. Been on other pills before. Never has this extreme side affects. | F | 36 | 2 months | 11/2/2014 | 1 | Birth Control | Before Cryselle I was very fit and in good shape. I also had perfect skin. I never had cramps, migraines, spotting or heavy periods. I was energetic and always happy. After being on Cryselle for over a year, I have gained over 30 pounds. I anticipated weight gain since that's a major side effect of most birth controls, so I changed my eating habits shortly after starting Cryselle. I started eating healthier and being more active but that didn't help with the rapid weight gain. I now have stretch marks all over my body. I also have terrible acne all over my face, back, and chest. I have migraines 24/7 and they get worse when I'm on my period. The first period I had after starting Cryselle, I had the most excruciating cramps I've ever experienced. I thought my body was just getting used to the pills so I shook it off. I still get extremely terrible and debilitating cramps to this day. Over the counter pills, especially made for Menstrual cramps, do absolutely nothing to ease the pain. | If you are taking these pills or plan on starting these pills, pay close attention to your health and behavior. If you notice any bad changes, please consult your doctor. Don't let Cryselle ruin your life like it has done for me. | F | 20 | 1.5 years .3mg/.03 1X D | 10/4/2014 | 1 | Severe menstrual cramps | Shooting pains down my left leg almost as soon as I started taking it & I'm only 25, non-smoker, in great shape, low blood pressure, was taking lowest dose, etc. My anxiety became intolerable almost immediately. Constantly crying. But the pains in my left leg signaled blood clot so I stopped taking hormonal drugs. Please don't do it! It's horrible for you. | F | 25 | 1 years Lowestdose | 6/10/2014 | 1 | Birth Control | Nausea, anxiety, depression, low energy, tired but still couldn't sleep, spotting, cramping, never felt this bad my whole life, | F | 35 | 1 months | 12/4/2013 | 1 | Birth control | Worst decision I ever made. This was my first birth control so I thought it was "normal" to feel how I felt. I was incredibly incredibly emotional and moody. I would cry at the drop of a hat. I would get angry at any and everything. I felt so depressed. My period was also always heavy and would come with painful cramps. I finally realized this wasn't normal and decided to try a new pill. My doctor prescribed me a new one and I felt totally different and back to myself almost immediately!!!! Thanks gosh! | F | 21 | 2 years | 7/16/2013 | 1 | To stop menorah before menopause | Indigestion after two months of taking, back pain caused by gas, moody, extreme irritability... It did displeased cysts and thin out lining of endometrium. Dr has taken me off to test hormones. | F | 50 | 6 months 1 a day | 4/16/2013 | 1 | Per IVF supression | Major PMS , cramping, cpotting . | F | 41 | 10 days 0.3/0.03 | 4/13/2013 | 5 | Birth Control & Ovarian Cysts | None. | No side effects what-so-ever. Completely regulated my cycle to the hour. Haven't had any cysts since I started it. I plan on taking it for a long time. | F | 26 | 2 years 1X D | 9/13/2012 | 1 | Cycle regulation | Did a good job regulating cycles - HOWEVER has been the main contributing factor in conjunction with Factor V Leiden clotting inheritance linked to the stroke I encountered in April 2011. | Previously stayed away from medications in general and never had blood test prior to beginning consumption - was given the thumbs up to low side effects and was instructed that the low amount of hormone was "ok". Would NEVER have even started using if I would have known it was a possible complication. Would really suggest asking for a blood test prior to beginning course. | F | 39 | 2 years 1X D | 1/16/2012 | 1 | birth control | constant headaches, extremely bad moodiness, fatigue, leg numbness and pain | I had a terrible headache for the entire first week of this pill. Nothing helped it go away. It also made me turn into a MONSTER. Everything made me angry. I couldn't believe how little control I had over my emotions. It also makes me extremely tired. The clincher is my leg numbness. It felt (and still feels) like I have tourniquets on my thighs. My legs throb and hurt. I still get headaches. I will not be renewing this prescription for the second cycle. | F | 22 | 2 weeks 1X D | 6/21/2011 | 1 | Shrink ovarian cyst/BC | I had EXTREME moodiness. I thought my husband was going to call off the wedding! Also, my libido decreased to a big fat ZERO. I have been off of it for four months now and the moodiness is gone, but the libido is still non-existent, which has never been the case for me. I'm a newlywed, so this is has been extremely frustrating. I will never take a birth control pill ever. | On the positive side, my doctor put me on this particular type because we were trying to shrink an ovarian cyst. The other lower dose pills were not working, and this one finally did the trick. But if I had known I would have these side effects, I would rather have had surgery, without a doubt. | F | 36 | 5 months 0.3-30mg 1X D | 11/3/2010 | 1 | Heavy menstration | Extreme moodiness, depression, slight headache, and night time nausea. | This pill was horrible for me. I was a crazed lunatic on it. It caused uncontrollable anger. I had to stop taking it before I seriously hurt someone or myself:( Not sure what I'm going to try after this because this one has scared me pretty good! I feel sorry for my family having to deal with me. | F | 30 | 2 weeks 1X D | 8/31/2010 | 4 | tired, but no moodiness, yet, but tired. | F | 26 | 2 days 1X D | 7/22/2010 |
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