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 | pregnancy prevention | Aside from the light headaches and mild nausua that is associated with almost every birth control; without a doubt people are exagerating the side affects of desogen. Hello? You're going to have side effect with any birthcontrol because your basically poisioning your body. | F | 18 | 5 years | 2/19/2008 | 2 | birth control and to lighten period | Never had much discharge in between periods. On desogen, now into the second month, have serious amounts of discharge, although healthy- no infection whatsoever, need a liner all month. Forget it!! | F | 31 | 2 months | 2/13/2008 | 2 | Birth Control | Terrible moodiness, weight gain, breast tenderness, anxiety. | I took Desogen for 4 months after taking Levlen for 3 months. I switched from Levlen because of the moodiness and breast tenderness I was experiencing. My bustline went back to normal on the Desogen, but I was even more anxiety ridden and moody than before, and still had the weight I put on when I started taking BCP's. After Desogen I switched to Estro-Step, same thing, increased moodiness, anxiety, depression, stuff I did not have any time before birth control pills. I'm SICK of feeling like a science experiment with switching BCP brands every 3-4 months, so I stopped last week after 1 year of switching from 3 brands, I'm starting to feel like myself again. My Dr. recommended a 4th brand LoEstrin 24fe, but I'm sick of the crazy side effects of BCP's, think I'm going to get an IUD. | F | 33 | 4 months | 2/12/2008 | 3 | prevent pregnancy | Apri(generic desogen)-Random/unpredictable spotting sometimes clumpy, thick and very dark. Decreased Sex drive. Change in mood and behavior. Clear skin most of the time and no weight gain ( I'm an avid gym goer though) | Extremely aroused days when off of pill and for 24-48 hours after mensuration begins. | M | 27 | 8 years | 2/5/2008 | 2 | preparing for ivf | SUPER SLUGGISH AND TIRED ALL THE TIME! Constant food cravings- gained appx 5 pounds in 16 days. Larger breasts and tenderness | Overall the tiredness bothers me the worst. | M | 40 | 16 days | 2/2/2008 | 1 | prevent pregnancy | increased acne, terrible panic attacks, depression | I was on Desogen for three months. During that time, I started experiencing terrible panic attacks. I'd wake up in the morning with a horrible panicky feeling in my chest and I'd cry all the time for absolutely no reason. I actually started seeing a therapist and was considering going on anti-depressants before I realized that it was the birth control. I definitely do not recommend this pill. | F | 22 | 3 months | 1/30/2008 | 1 | birth control | depression, migraine, fatigue | I started to experience severe mood swings and crying spells immediately upon starting this pill. It is to the point where I cannot even bring myself to leave the house anymore because I get hysterical over every little thing. My headaches have increased as well. I have been on two other hormonal birth controls before and never experienced this level of depression/negative side effects with them. | F | 30 | 1 months | 1/28/2008 | 2 | birth control | I have been doubled over with cramps for two days now...I started Desogen about a month ago and I have NEVER had period cramps this bad before...my acne has also gotten worse, I am calling my doctor ASAP. | F | 16 | 1 months | 1/22/2008 | 4 | Birth Control | Mostly cleared up acne, shorter periods, less cramping, but breakthrough bleeding. | Have been on this pill for over a year now and is by far the best I've been on. Has helped greatly with acne, though still get some. Periods are definitally shorter (~3-4 days)and cramping is less severe. However, I have had long episodes of breakthrough bleeding that last 2-3 weeks. Am using the pill continously (not taking the placebos) and nothing seems to make it stop besides just sticking it out. However, this is miles above any other pill I've been on and has not had the worse side effects that others have. | F | 23 | 1 years | 1/21/2008 | 5 | birth control | I must say I have truly loved Desogen. I did not experience too many negative side effects. I will say that it is great for preventing pregnancy as I have been on this off and on for about 5 years and I have not gotten pregnant as of to date. I will say that Desogen does make your skin very pretty, and I did not gain any weight that was contributed by this medicine. It was only because I eat. I really love Desogen it has truly benefited me greatly. | I must say that people seem to be rating Desogen low, however whose to say that these side effects they are experiencing is from Desogen. Could it not be possible that people really do have mood swings due to stress in their life or maybe thats how they really are. OR maybe it is because they are combining other drugs with Sesogen...Just a thought though. | F | 24 | 5 days | 1/19/2008 | 1 | depression, moodiness, crying spells, irritability, tired, lack of sex drive and compromised relationships personally and professionally | I have been on birth control pills for over 10 years and prior to taking Desogen I was taking Yasmin with little to no side effects. For the record, I have NEVER experienced side effects like I have while on Desogen. I currently am highly emotional, short tempered and my road rage is out of control. I have no energy, my house is a wreck and I have created a distance between my boyfriend and I that I cant explain. I recocognize my irrational behavior as it is happening; however, I cant change the behavior that is predicated on the emotions I am experiencing to change the outcome. I feel so crazy I cant even stand myself!!! I am in the middle of my 28 day pill cycle and have decided to discontue this medication immediately. I recognize this will totally screw up my period for the next couple of months but I feel this is the best decision for me based upon the severe side effects I am experiencing. I am so grateful I found this site and recognize it is not me but this stupid medic | F | 34 | 1.5 months | 1/16/2008 | 1 | endometriosis | Gained 5 pounds in first week, severe bloating, naseau, fatigue, headaches | I've had a terrible experience. I had my weight under control, exercise 40 minutes a day and eat only 1,200 to 1,400 calories a day. I started taking Kelnor (generic) and blimped out. I have a Dr. appointment next week to get off of it. | F | 35 | 1 months | 1/4/2008 | 1 | to prevent pregnancy | extreme mood swings,complete lack of sex drive, lack and change of appetite, and nausea | I have only been taking desogen for a couple of months and I was told by my doctor that there would be some minor side effects such as nausea but should go away within the first couple of months. The nausea has gone away but this pill makes me act like a crazy person. I know I am not acting myself but can't seem to control my mood swings. Small things set me off that wouldn't have bothered me before. I used to be aroused sexually easily but now I have no interest in sex what so ever. I also noticed a change in my appetite. Foods that I once loved are not as appealing anymore and my appetite is almost non existant. | F | 25 | 2 months | 12/28/2007 | 5 | Birth Control | No more Hormonal Migraines. Big Boobies! NO PMS! Lighter Menses, little to no cramping... | I am a mirgraine sufferer and this is the only birth control that my doctor recommended that would help decrease the hormonal migraines and not interfere with my medication! She was right! I still have migraines but not as frequently! And not at all around the time of my menses either! As far as any side effects? There were a few hormonal adjustments that I had to go through. For the first 2 months, I had to deal with occasional breast tenderness, ups and downs (emotionally) and decreased sex drive (not entirely gone, just not wanting to engage as often). BUT by the start of the 3rd pack, I was well on my way to being myself again! My breasts still get tender about one and a half weeks before my menses but goes away in a couple days. Mood is pretty consistant (GOOD-BYE PMS!!!!!), my sexual interest is right back where it was before starting birth control, I did not gain any weight. I did however go from a 34C to a 34DD. Which is a bit of a pain for me but my fiance is not complaining | F | 27 | 6 months | 12/20/2007 | 3 | Birth control | Mood swings, lack of sex drive | Good for treatment of symptoms of endometriosis, i.e. heavy periods, horrible cramps, etc.; however, complete lack of sex drive kind of defeats the need for birth control! | F | 30 | 300 days | 12/19/2007 | 4 | birth control | Moodiness 5-lb weight gain, about 1/2 dress size | I took this and it worked well--controlled acne, regular period. I used to get real emotional on it though: crying, moody, etc. I also gained about 5 pounds on it, but it was only about a half dress size. Overall it's OK. | F | 20 | 6 months | 12/16/2007 | 1 | Birth Control | AWFUL moodiness, depression, irritability | This pill is horrible; I only realized that my mood swings, depression, and irritability were caused by it once I was off. I felt so much better, what a relief to know it was this stupid pill & not me! | M | 22 | 7 months | 12/16/2007 | 4 | Prevent pregnancy | No side effects | Desogen has worked perfectly for me for the past 3 years, no negative side effects to speak of. It's obvious that birth control pills affect every person differently, so don't base whether or not you take desogen on people's reviews. The side effects for all birth control pills (and other hormonal birth control methods) are all similar, especially within the first month or two, so stick with a brand for a few months before switching. You'll eventually find one that works for you! | F | 24 | 3 years | 12/6/2007 | 4 | Birth Control | None really i have had maybe two nights where i sweated a little but i could have just been hot! | My boobs have gotten bigger. I have had no problem with emotional spells. I was on ortho tri lo before this and since switching i feel great. No dizziness, no tiredness, I think that many women just do not deal well with hormones in their body. Any birth control is going to make you feel different. You are adding something to your body that isn't normally there anybody will react. Life is great i don't feel sick or anxious! I do reccomend this BC pill compared to the others i have tried.(about 4 others) | F | 21 | | 12/4/2007 | 3 | Pregnancy prevention, Severe cramps | HORRIBLE acne, nausea, vomiting | I switched to Desogen after being on Depo Provera for 2 years. On Depo I was depressed, moody, experienced increased appetite, decreased sex drive, all that bad stuff- my boyfriend and I almost didn't last while I was on the shot. Unlike the shot though, I didn't experience anything remotely close to that on Desogen, I lost weight, definitely didn't lose any sex drive, and didn't experience the severe mood swings or unhappiness- and it was an effective birth control pill. My biggest problem with Desogen was the terrible acne it gave me! I have always had clear skin, and while taking Desogen, I started getting horrible, deep acne all over my cheeks. It went away in two months after stopping Desogen (and that's why I stopped!). My other complaint was that it would make me very nauseated and cause me to vomit sometimes if I didn't go to bed a couple hours after taking it. All birth controls, however, are going to react differently to all people, so you should give Desogen a try if you are | F | 22 | 5 months | 12/4/2007 |