Cyclessa : Oral Contraceptive

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Active Ingredients:
Desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol.

Three active dosing phases:
7 light yellow tablets
Active Ingredients:
0.100 mg desogestrel (13-ethyl-11-methylene-18,19-dinor-17α -pregn-4-en-20-yn-17-ol) and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol (19-nor-17α -pregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yne-3, 17-diol).

7 orange tablets
Active Ingredients:
0.125 mg desogestrel and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol.

7 red tablets
Active Ingredients:
0.150 mg desogestrel and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol.

Inactive ingredients:
vitamin E, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, lactose monohydrate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, talc, yellow ferric oxide (in light yellow and orange tablets), and red ferric oxide (in orange and red tablets). Cyclessa ® (desogestrel ethinyl estradiol tablets).

7 green tablets
Inactive Ingredients:
Lactose monohydrate, corn starch, magnesium stearate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, FD&C Blue No. 2 aluminum lake, yellow ferric oxide, and talc.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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September 17, 2009

Pros:

HUGEEEEE BREASTS

Cons:

VOMITING

THIS IS THE ONLY BIRTH COTROL THAT ATUALLY CLEARS UP YOUR SKIN AND NO BABIES SINCE I TOOK THE PILL
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September 1, 2009

Pros:

Already had big boobs but now it looks like I got implants! Slight weight loss, rare cravings, 2-3 day regulated periods, slight mood swings... shrunk cysts..

Cons:

the first 3 months it gave me light acne and nausea but they both went away shortly

this is the first birth control that I have ever taken and I find no reason to change! Many places do not give birth control based on your height and weight but ask if they can! I feel completely normal and have been on it for 6 months!
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August 9, 2009

Pros:

no babies, 3 day periods, lighter cramps, cheap

Cons:

extreme nausea and vomiting, weight loss

I was on this for about a month, and it did not agree with me at all! It gave me so much nausea, I threw up and got violently ill third week of my first pack, as well as first week of my second pack. I went and got something different (I was on Aviane before this, and now I am on Lutera, Aviane's "sister" drug) and have seen no nausea since my change-over. My doctor thought it wasn't just the pill that was making me ill, but after I quit Cyclessa I noticed almost an immediate change. I lost quite a bit of weight (7 pounds in a month) because I didn't want to/couldn't really eat...I felt so sick, and nothing sounded good. Just thinking about food made my stomach turn! It did it's job though...no babies! Just didn't work for me.
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August 8, 2009

Pros:

No break outs or heavy bleeding

It works well and I've tryed two other types of birth control and went right back to this one because it didn't make me break out or bleed for two weeks.very low mg pill love it.every womens body is different find the one that works for you stay away from the ones that give you less periods.GEt the lowest mg you can for your weight ask your doc and don't just take anything they give you because it's a free sample they are just tying to push new product know your stuff google different types of pills and get feedback before choosing one. : )
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August 3, 2009

Pros:

Cleared skin up, breasts larger.

Cons:

Super Tired, Super Moody, Super Emotional. Started crying over small irrelevant argument.

Just make sure you have a boyfriend who is understanding and I guess you are good to go.
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July 28, 2009

Pros:

No kids, regularity, no acne, larger breast.

Cons:

First few months I had very heavy period, it regulated.

It works! Cheap! Wonderful!
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July 25, 2009

Pros:

No Baby, NO ACNE!, No Weight Gain

Cons:

Moodiness is severe

It Works Amazing! The Mood Swings Are A Terrible And There Is A Little Bit Of Nausea
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June 23, 2009

Pros:

Never had acne, regular periods and no weight gain.

Cons:

First month made me a little sick to my stomach

I was on Cyclessa for 3 years and never had any problems.Then moved and had to get a new doctor and this doctor recommended Ortho Lo.The past two months have been nothing but problems for me. My breast HURT and now I am 27 years old with acne that wont go away! I told the doctor only 1 more month and then I have to go back to Cyclessa.
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June 21, 2009

Pros:

breasts definetly bigger, not what I take it for but a nice addition! no moodiness!!!!

Cons:

sick to my stomach every morning, not terrible, but consistant. hungry all the time - eating more has caused slight weight gain.

It took a long time for me to find a pill that doesn't make me moody or sad or cry all the time! The nausea is really irritating, but it's a small price to pay for preventing pregnancy with consistant moods! My periods have always been regular and light. This pill caused my entire period to happen in pretty much one day, which is really the opposite of pleasant. I'm anxious though to see if things balance out a little after a couple more months. I have mild acne and haven't noticed a change for better or worse.
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June 21, 2009

Pros:

Clearer skin, no weight gain, no baby, no spotting (yet)

Cons:

Slight cramps, tiredness

So far it's working great with minimal side effects. As with starting out any new pill, there's bound to be some side effects, especially if you are switching from a pill with a higher hormone dosage.
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