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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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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October 13, 2009

Pros:

Bigger boobs, weight loss, clears up skin

Cons:

upset stomach, little cramping, little moody, little tired

It's great, the cons are not extreme. I will settle with those and not waight gain, bad acne, bad mood swings....no thanks! I am into my 3rd week of my first pack. I like my bigger boobs, smaller figure and clear skin. Thanks cyclessa!
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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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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 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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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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September 27, 2008

Pros:

period for only 3 days. acne cleared up a lot. not pregnant

Cons:

way moody around my period and i get way mad easly, waiting for my boobs to get biggerr

still not a juno. works great!
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August 11, 2008

Pros:

No breakouts, bigger breasts, got it for free, weight loss, no babies.

Cons:

None, I love it!

Getting on this pill is the best thing I've ever done! Within weeks of taking it my breast size increase and the rest of me slimmed down. I had small pimples that would pop up but once I started taking this pill they completely went away.
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