Cyclessa : Oral Contraceptive

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Reviews
3.8
117 Reviews

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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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!
September 5, 2007

Pros:

Great Birth Control, Helps with acne, shorter periods, know exact day when my period comes, no cramps at all.

Cons:

none

Works great for me. Got no complaints at all. Highly recommend it.
July 3, 2007

Pros:

My boobs got bigger

Cons:

i didnt want to have sex as much and my brests hurt. it says its supposed to help acne but mine has gotten worse and i have been moody

it makes you moody, your boobs hurt, and you dont want to have sex as much
June 18, 2007

Pros:

my boobs grew!

Cons:

my face broke out horribly, i gained weight, and i get awful headaches.

ask your doctor about all the choices
June 11, 2007

Pros:

well i just started taking it a few weeks ago but my skin looks great

Cons:

i've had my period for nine days and its still going

i don't really know if this is the best birth control to use
May 2, 2007

Pros:

bigger breasts (mainly because they were swollen)

Cons:

it made me moodier, caused my face to break out (i had never had acne before), made me bloated and gain weight

the first month was great, but after that, everything worsened and i stopped taking it because i gained so much water weight and got acne.
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.
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
February 4, 2009

Pros:

I have been known to forgot to take a pill and it's reliable enough to know that taking it the next day I will still be fine. The pill is easy to swallow.

Cons:

MOODY CRABBY ANGRY woman... Basically the first week of pills I'm fine, but the last 3 weeks I'm a total mess and almost impossible to put up with. I need to switch soon!

It does it's job and if you don't have problmes with moodiness it's a good pill. I didn't notice a change in acne or have any breast side-effects.
April 17, 2008

Pros:

my period is more regular and lighter and i get it for free

Cons:

um i dont know what the other ppl are talking about but my acne didnt clear up that well,i have to drive for an hour to get it,i gained weight,and oh yeah I THINK IM PREGNANT!!!!!

i dont really think it works very well..