Reviewer: RenaLee, 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

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BEWARE! EluRyng has different side effects than NuvaRing. I was automatically switched to EluRyng without my doctor or pharmacy warning me of this. The bioequivalence requirements are complicated, but it's important to know that generics are not required to be 100% the same in every way. I've taken the Prasco generic, Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring, without any issues, but abo ... Show Full Comment

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BEWARE! EluRyng has different side effects than NuvaRing. I was automatically switched to EluRyng without my doctor or pharmacy warning me of this. The bioequivalence requirements are complicated, but it's important to know that generics are not required to be 100% the same in every way. I've taken the Prasco generic, Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring, without any issues, but about 2 months into taking EluRyng, I realized that my severe migraines and horrible cystic acne were being caused by this generic. At 32 years old, I was very confused as to why I was getting such bad acne all of a sudden. It was painful and my face looked horrible. I've had headaches the majority of my life, but I was getting migraines so bad that I sought out prescription treatment, only to realize EluRyng is likely the culprit. It's also important to note, I had breakthrough bleeding one week before I was due to take the ring out BOTH months I was using EluRyng. I never had this happen with NuvaRing or Prasco. I understand that everyone's experiences are different with generics and this review is not meant to scare those away from EluRyng, but to warn those who may want to avoid the possible side effects. If you also experienced these or similar symptoms, I encourage you to file a MedWatch Online Voluntary Report with the FDA. EluRyng is very new to the market. I am angry that my doctor did not better discuss this, give me warning of the different symptoms, or make the connection that my migraines and acne could be caused by EluRyng. Everyone deserves to know this and have a choice to switch to a generic or not. I'd much rather take NuvaRing over any generic, but like so many others, my insurance will no longer cover the original! Let's speak up and demand changes for the sake of our health.
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Reviewer: DC, 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

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I was on NuvaRing for 6 years and NEVER had an issue with ANYTHING. I got off BC for almost a year to give my body a break and when I decided to begin using it again I noticed Eluryng was what I was being prescribed. I've been using it now for the past 3 months and I've slowly come to realize that it is not working for me. 1st month - Began to notice discomfort (like I was developing an ... Show Full Comment

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I was on NuvaRing for 6 years and NEVER had an issue with ANYTHING. I got off BC for almost a year to give my body a break and when I decided to begin using it again I noticed Eluryng was what I was being prescribed. I've been using it now for the past 3 months and I've slowly come to realize that it is not working for me. 1st month - Began to notice discomfort (like I was developing an infection) and period was about 4 days late. 2nd month - Began to notice very heavy discharge with odor immediately after my period. I wrote it off as a yeast infection thinking it'd pass with time being that I was using the different BC ring. I've never had a history of reoccurring yeast infections or any sort of similar issues. I've only experienced 1 horrible yeast infection in my life. (27 yrs old) 3rd month - The discharge seems to be getting worse, heavier, and has an unpleasant odor. I was fine during my period but the day after I inserted the new ring, the discharge came back along with inflammation. I feel heavy amounts of discharge daily and it feels like I'm on my period all the time. The discharge is yellowy/green. I thought maybe it was just my body reacting differently to BC after being off of it for 10 months and also possibly changes that come with age. But I feel reading these reviews has definitely helped me realize it's not me, it's the BC. Took me awhile to realize it and connect the dots because I know all BC comes with side effects, I've tried different ones over the years. Per my personal experience, Nexplanon (arm implant) has been the worst as far as side effects go. But this is quickly becoming a close 2nd. I had fallen in love with NuvaRing because I never experienced any issues or complications after years of use. I assumed EluRyng was no different, but my body is telling me otherwise. I'll be scheduling a visit with my doctor to see if I can return to NuvaRing, and if not, explore the options I have left that I haven't tried..
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Reviewer: Gifnty , 25-34

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I have been on the brand nuva ring for 6 years and had no side effects. Within 8 weeks of switching to the generic I had non stop breakthrough bleeding and other extreme hormonal reactions. Horrible. Remove from the shelves !!!!

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I have been on the brand nuva ring for 6 years and had no side effects. Within 8 weeks of switching to the generic I had non stop breakthrough bleeding and other extreme hormonal reactions. Horrible. Remove from the shelves !!!!
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Reviewer: Kp1122, 25-34 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year

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Reviewer: Agh, 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

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Switched from pill sonit is very nice to know i dont have to remember it every day... i have been on it for about 4 months and i was very hungry the first month but other than that no makor changes. HOWEVER, in the four months I’ve had it, 3 have broken while inside... i am beyond frustrated, they seem to break at the point where they are originally connected.

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Switched from pill sonit is very nice to know i dont have to remember it every day... i have been on it for about 4 months and i was very hungry the first month but other than that no makor changes. HOWEVER, in the four months I’ve had it, 3 have broken while inside... i am beyond frustrated, they seem to break at the point where they are originally connected.
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