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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March 17, 2008

Pros:

My period went from 10 days to 2 days, skin cleared up. I didn't have the negative effects of mood swings others have had. It actually helped my PMS symptoms.

Cons:

Not a preferred drug on most insurance

works great....
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December 4, 2007

Pros:

not pregnant, regular periods

Cons:

horrible breakouts, bad cramps

I have had problems with acne in the past and was on Yaz birthcontrol for over a year, i loved it however i switched brands because i was looking for a less expensive brand. About 2 weeks or so after i started this brand i noticed my ance has become worse. Now almost 1 month and 2 weeks later, my acne is HORRIBLE!!!!!!!! I cant stand it and im almost positive its from my birth control! Has anyone else expirenced this
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November 28, 2007

Pros:

NO WEIGHT GAIN, NO ACNE, NO MOOD SWINGS

Cons:

TOOK A LONG TIME TO CONTROL BLEEDING, LIKE ALMOST A YEAR BEFORE PERIODS WERE REGULAR ON THIS OCP.

GOOD, NO SIDE EFFECTS. TAKE IT IF YOU HAVE THE PATIENCE TO TOLERATE BREAKTHROUGH BLEEDING FOR A LONG TIME.
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October 31, 2007

Pros:

never got pregnant

Cons:

got mad nasty yeast infections, major mood swings, gained weight

not for me. switched to nuvaring and i'm much happier
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September 22, 2007

Pros:

shorter periods and able to schedule them. no spotting. i havent gotten pregnant. AND i havent gained weight. :] :]

Cons:

none at all. its a life saver.

i have used this birth control for a year and i am going to go get a refill for another years subscription. this pill is awesome! :]
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November 3, 2016
Amazing for acne-prone skin
Let me preface this by saying I have taken many different kinds of birth control pills throughout my teen and adult years. This is by far the BEST bcp for my cystic, hormonal acne. I've also taken Caziant which is also a combination of desogestrel & triphasic with the same results. I personally think it's important for the body to have a different amount of hormones each week as would naturally occur otherwise. Any time I went off of Cyclessa or Caziant to "switch it up" was when I started breaking out horribly in cystic bumps. If you suffer from hormonal acne, definitely give Cyclessa or Caziant a try.
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August 5, 2009

Pros:

Huge breasts

Cons:

Moodiness, depression, anxiety, acne, weight gain, stomach issues, you name it.

I was on this pill years ago and did not realize how much it messed up my life! I have been on it again for about 3 months now and I cannot function on this. I am crying every day every hour! I don't want to do anything. I def. do not feel like myself.
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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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