Reviewer: madmurray, 13-18 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have been on this for less than a month and I have gained almost 7 pounds. I am very fit and workout out 6 days a week and had lost almost 15 pounds right before going on Alyacen. My metabolism has slowed down so much also and I get very bloated after I eat which has never happened to me before. I have become so much more emotional as well. For example, today I got so upset that my towel fell of ... Show Full Comment

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I have been on this for less than a month and I have gained almost 7 pounds. I am very fit and workout out 6 days a week and had lost almost 15 pounds right before going on Alyacen. My metabolism has slowed down so much also and I get very bloated after I eat which has never happened to me before. I have become so much more emotional as well. For example, today I got so upset that my towel fell off the towel rack in my bathroom. Like full on crying on the floor and everything! I am switching off of this immediately and I recommend girls do the same if they have the same symptoms as I do!
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I was switched to Alyacen after my insurance stopped covering my preferred bc. The first two months were hell, breaking out, dizziness, moodiness. But my doctor told me to stick with it for at least six months to acclimate. It just got worse. My periods became unpredictable and I had breakthrough bleeding all month. The acne got worse, I gained weight, and the general dizziness became vertigo. One ... Show Full Comment

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I was switched to Alyacen after my insurance stopped covering my preferred bc. The first two months were hell, breaking out, dizziness, moodiness. But my doctor told me to stick with it for at least six months to acclimate. It just got worse. My periods became unpredictable and I had breakthrough bleeding all month. The acne got worse, I gained weight, and the general dizziness became vertigo. One month switching to another pill and I feel so much better. If you get those initial side effects on Alyacen, don't wait. Switch.
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Reviewer: Mommy Of 2, 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I was on Necon 1/35 since 2008. For some reason a year ago i could no longer get Necon. So my doctor switched me to Alyacen 1/35. Im very unhappy with this new pill that i have now been on for a year. I start sweating for no reason, im emotional, i get dizzy, i have gained 20 pounds! I have never gained weight like this in my entire life! I'm thinking about getting off this pill sooner than la ... Show Full Comment

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I was on Necon 1/35 since 2008. For some reason a year ago i could no longer get Necon. So my doctor switched me to Alyacen 1/35. Im very unhappy with this new pill that i have now been on for a year. I start sweating for no reason, im emotional, i get dizzy, i have gained 20 pounds! I have never gained weight like this in my entire life! I'm thinking about getting off this pill sooner than later...
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Reviewer: Just Toni , 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I took it for 2 days and have been feeling like I have a thousand bees inside of me stinging me and my hands and feet feel the same I’ve been nauseous and my va-jj hurts for no reason! I do not like this bc at all! I can’t sleep at night when I take it I’m all jittery ! Definitely going to switch bc ASAP

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I took it for 2 days and have been feeling like I have a thousand bees inside of me stinging me and my hands and feet feel the same I’ve been nauseous and my va-jj hurts for no reason! I do not like this bc at all! I can’t sleep at night when I take it I’m all jittery ! Definitely going to switch bc ASAP
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Reviewer: jibjab93, 19-24 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I've been using Alyacen for over 3 years now, and have had no issue with it. It works; it's easy. I haven't had dizziness or nausea. I can't say my moods don't swing, but who's to say that's from the medication. I haven't had any depression nor increased anxiety. Any weight gain has been minimal and from my own laziness and/or bad habits. Overall, I've thought t ... Show Full Comment

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I've been using Alyacen for over 3 years now, and have had no issue with it. It works; it's easy. I haven't had dizziness or nausea. I can't say my moods don't swing, but who's to say that's from the medication. I haven't had any depression nor increased anxiety. Any weight gain has been minimal and from my own laziness and/or bad habits. Overall, I've thought this has been an effective birth control that has not caused me distress and does its job. I will continue using it for the foreseeable future.
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