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Reviewer: seattle, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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i started taking lybrel after gaining 50lbs from depo(on it for 5 years)i liked that i didnt have periods with depo, so i wanted someething that was like it that didnt cause weight gain. ive been on lybrel for 9 months and i have no complaints!! i lost weight since being on it and my boobs have grown! what more could i ask for???
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Reviewer: aliki, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I have experienced weight gain, moodiness, anxiety and insomnia. I believe all related to this drug. I am not sure it is worht it.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Lots of spotting. Just enough to require a little pad. Used for 5 months now.
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I had been taking this medication for 2 months. During my second month, I got a horrible headache that lasted two weeks. Following advice from my doctor, I stopped it for two weeks, and start it again. My headache came back.
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