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Reviewer: Jane, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month
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I was switched over to Zafemy with no warning after being on Xulane for nearly 8 years now. I had no issues for the first patch, second patch slipped off, so I had to put third on early. I’ve been steadily getting more depressed with this new patch, whereas I had little rollercoasters of typical depression on Xulane, but they always went away with little to no issue. I cannot stand this new patch,
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Reviewer: Vanessa Rivera, 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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DO NOT USE!!!!! If you are trying to get pregnant, sure! These patches absolutely SUCK! I was on Xulane for a few months with zero issues. My pharmacy refilled my Xulane for Zafemy and the horror started. These are equivalent to a Childs sticker. They wont stay on for more than a day- good luck on a hot summer day! My husband actually had one stuck to the bottom of a shoe for a day. I guess if you
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Reviewer: moss, 19-24 on Treatment for less than 1 month
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im moss i need to redo my review i like xulane but zafemy is terrible do not waste your time. I experienced terrible headaches and other issues with this one. it also falls off easy. I love xulane but this is crap.
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Reviewer: moss, 19-24 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years
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doesn't stay on and it cause migraines and other issues. xulane is so much better
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Reviewer: Chloe, 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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This patch doesn't stay on at all. They are too thin and I've been getting slight abdominal pain since I've been using this brand for the past month or so. I don't know what happened with Xulane, but please bring it back because Zafemy isn't it. I think I'm going to have my gynecologist prescribe me a different form of birth control because I don't feel protected with Z
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