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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June 15, 2009

Pros:

Made my boobs bigger, prevents kids

Cons:

gained weight, got acne within the first three months and it wouldnt go away. Its still here im gonna switch bc pills. I had major mood swings, and I NEVER get moody. This product is the devil. I suggest yaz!

If you want acne take this pill
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June 10, 2009

Pros:

Never got pregnant.

Cons:

I do not feel like myself anymore, very very moody, depressed, HUGE lack of sex drive, headaches, anxious...

I was told that some birth controls can make you feel a little crazy, depressed, etc. I have been on Cyclessa for two years and it clicked that I started having my anxiety attacks when I starting taking this birth control...now that I am aware of this I will not be taking this anymore because I do not feel like myself anymore, I am always tired, unmotivated...etc.
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May 25, 2009

Pros:

No acne, bigger boobs

Cons:

I cried most of the time and was angry all the time. My paranoia was so bad I couldn't function.

I didn't get pregnant but it wasn't worth the moodiness. I was a crazy person and didn't feel like myself.
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May 7, 2009

Pros:

My boobs got bigger, no acne, no cramping and plenty of sex drive. no babbies.

Cons:

my periods are very irregular. almost scary, irregular. I have a bit of weight gain and a bit moody.

It works, I just hate how irregular I am, makes me think I'm always preggers.
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May 2, 2009

Pros:

this was the very first bc i tried, didn't work, but try another pill!

Cons:

still broke out, nothing major.. but acne wouldnt go away

I went from Cyclessa to Zovia (Demulen) to Lutera..which FINALLY is working (lutera). Lutera is really low in estrogen, Zovia is really high, and Cyclessa is in the middle. Ultimately, everyone is different and you may just need to try different pills. Seriously i got so frustrated trying to find something that worked so I know how you feel, just wait it out, it will get better! (Also, I had no side effects with Cyclessa and Lutera, but Zovia started making me feel depressed and sad all the time)
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April 29, 2009

Pros:

my boobs look great, no baby, lost weight, easy to track period, and easy to take.

Cons:

I've been getting acne, nausea at night, i feel annoyed our anxious easily, and i get dull headaches that last for two days.

well at least i dont have a mini me runnen around yet.
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April 24, 2009

Pros:

Bigger boobs, no baby, light period, no moodiness, no significant weight gain, clearer skin. AKA the miracle pill.

Cons:

a little moody first month as my body got used to it, but now.. NO SIDE EFFECTS.

I will never want anything else. I've been taking this pill for over 3 years and I will keep taking it until I want kids. Maybe even after! The side effects are a huge plus: bigger boobs, clearer skin, light & regular period. I would and have highly recommend this option.
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April 13, 2009

Pros:

I know when I'm going to have my period now, my acne has gotten better.

Cons:

I feel more tired a lot more than I used to and I have weird mood swings sometimes but I can't decide whether it's from the the pills or not.

I'm not taking it as a birth control. Because of other medication I am taking it makes the birth control ineffective. I take it to regulate my periods because I would go months with out having one. Now I know exactly when I get my period. I haven't had any side effects that are unbearable. My boobs grew from an A to a C so if your in it for the boobs it might work out in your favor.
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March 31, 2009

Pros:

lost weight, light periods, skin cleared a little.

Cons:

have to remember to take at the same time to avoid breakthrough bleeding and side effects.

I didn't really experience any moodiness till I missed a pill and had to take two in one day. Threw me off for days. My hormones are way outta wack, so this is why I take it. Don't know how well it prevents pregnancy, but I know I'm less moody than I was before. I used to be a nightmare. My breasts are tender, but I've lost weight. Nice.
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February 16, 2009

Pros:

Know when my period will start, no baby so far, easy to take

Cons:

Boobs hurt so bad for weeks, tender to the touch and are huge!! Nausea all the time, especially at night. Having weird cramps in the middle of the pack. Gained weight. Always hungry. I feel angry a lot and annoyed.

It might be ok for some people but It made my boobs huge and I'm already a 32 DD and my boobs hurt really bad. I feel sick every night and have actually thrown up a couple times, I'm not pregnant but it sure as hell feels like it. If you want bigger boobs then take this pill.
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