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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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 30, 2007

Pros:

Well, I'm not pregnant and the pill is easy to swallow. Not a ton of moodiness either. Periods are VERY predictable. I have a feeling it increases my sex-drive.

Cons:

Massive breast tenderness for about half of the month, including lots of swelling (DD's already, I don't need breast swelling). Cramps can be painful. Periods last up to 5 days.

Its not perfect, but I won't switch.
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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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November 28, 2007

Pros:

not pregnant, no weight gain, shorter periods.

Cons:

boobs didn't get bigger, a little moody sometimes

works great, really no complaints!
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November 27, 2007

Pros:

No pregnancy or weight gain, skin cleared right up

Cons:

Extreme moodiness, border line depression

This was my second time using Cyclessa. The first time i discontinued use was because I became moody and irritable, and pretty out of it. I started up again to give it another try and again, and my normally happy self fell into a slump.
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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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October 27, 2007

Pros:

Not pregnant if that helps. Less acne.

Cons:

Dr said I had physiological discharge from this pill. Still healthy. Too bad, my breasts didn't get bigger, Oh well.

Very minimal side effects for me..I can live with it. I was taking Mircette before this pill (same company). It's definitely affordable..I got it at a clinic for $15/pack (not generic). It's not a miracle pill but it does it's job. I get my period regularly..it starts about day 3 of the inactive week and ends on the last day of that week..5days.
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October 19, 2007

Pros:

i guess it worked i didnt get 'knocked up' :)

Cons:

like many of the other people on here, I got really moody and having a stressful job did not help the situation at all!

switched back to Ortho Novum and gained my sanity back.
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October 14, 2007

Pros:

Effective form of birth control, works after just one week, got over any symptoms within the first week of taking, no weight gain (at least yet) and my boobs feel bigger!

Cons:

First 3 days while I was adjusting to the pill I had bad migranes but I decided to give it a few days and I ended up adjusting just fine!

I don't think it has effected my skin yet. I tend to breakout but I haven't noticed any more or less. I haven't had any spotting this first month but I'm really good about taking it at the same time every day. Overall, I'm happy with this birth control!
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September 30, 2007

Pros:

Bigger boobs, lost weight, no spotting, and I'm not pregnant! :)

Cons:

At the beginning, I got a little acne, but after letting my body adjust to it, it cleared it all up and I get cramps now and then.

It's so easy to use and it really works. I love my bigger boobs and how skinny I feel.
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