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9 People found this comment helpful

I've been on Necon for 20 years with no problems and no surprises.

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10 People found this comment helpful

Just beginning. Too soon to know.

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Lp | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/20/2018
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 4.3
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This birth control has definitely helped clear up my acne around my chin but now I break out on my forehead and nose and cheeks which has NEVER happened for me. I’ve been on it for 5 months now and I’m not happy with the acne. I used to be on trinessa and had perfect skin. The birth control has made my boobs bigger though and my periods are light with no cramps. It does make me nauseous though sometimes.

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vbatt | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/17/2018
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.0
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I was on Microgestin Fe last year and nearly lost my mind with depression/moodiness. This pill is much better. There are times when my anxiety is not great, but no where near the problems I had on Microgrestin. The only thing I don't love about this pill is the acid reflux/sleeplessness I seem to get from it. But definitely haven't gotten pregnant and overall it has not wrecked havoc on my life like other hormonal options do.

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hey girl 101 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/23/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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Been on for almost 3 months. No problems. Just breast tenderness and way more acne then what I had before using this. Not complaining though. Rather have pimples than periods!

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Beth | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/14/2015
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 2.7
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I've been on this for 6 months for acne. It's been great for the cystic acne. But HORRIBLE for my mood. I literally became a different person that I hated. I have a mood disorder so I should have known better and been more vigilant but I was just so happy to have the acne gone. Be careful if you are bipolar on this stuff. My gyno. put me on one one notch down. We'll see.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/18/2014
Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
Overall rating 5.0
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My acne has cleared up in a few days!

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Alijah W. | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/6/2014
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.7
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I have seen a decreased difference in my weight (which is good) but my skin is breaking out badly and I've only been on the pill for a week. Other than that I haven't experienced any bloating or mood swings.

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CassyJ | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/10/2014
Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
Overall rating 2.3
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I initially liked this birth control due to its lack of side effects. I took this medication for four months when my hair started falling out by the handful. I also experienced fainting spells and dizziness during my menstrual cycle. I immediately discontinued use of this medication. The fainting spells immediately stopped and my hair stopped falling out.

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lisa0208 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/13/2012
Condition: Disease of Ovaries with Cysts
Overall rating 4.3
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Was prescribed this pill to regulate my periods due to PCOS. Over all, my experience with this pill was ok. My periods were light and short (3 days)and the cramps associated with my period were mild at best. However, after being on it for almost 5 years, it raised my blood pressure through the roof! 160/100! So i had to immediately be taken off. It also depleted my libido almost causing a loss in an 8 yr relationship.

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Anonymous | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/8/2012
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.7
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I have been on birth control for 25 years with no problems ever, however when my HMO switched to this brand (same chemical make up and last brand Brevicon, but must have different binders or something)my hair started thinning, boobs shrunk, cystic acne in hairline and on face, moodiness. I've been fighting to try to get my HMO to offer more than one option for non-triphasal BCP ever since with no luck.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/19/2011
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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Reduced acne, effective, weight loss.

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Stacy | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/13/2011
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.0
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Just beginning. Too soon to know.

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MsMegan | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/31/2011
Condition: Disease of Ovaries with Cysts
Overall rating 5.0
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After being on a different birth control because of PCOS and irregular periods that didn't help and only made my periods heavier. I was put on this birth control and love it. My period is normal-light flow lasting 4 days. I have no side effects or problems with this medication. I am completely satisfied.

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LJ | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/7/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.3
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My OB prescribe me on this pills to help my PMS but I notice I experience vomitting, mild headache, loss appetite, less energy

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snuffpup | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/20/2009
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been on Necon for 20 years with no problems and no surprises.

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magen | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/10/2009
Condition: Defective Internal Secretion of Ovaries
Overall rating 2.3
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Not the out come that thought it would be after 1 1/2 years!

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/26/2008
Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
Overall rating 3.0
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had a hard time with the nausea other that it works great

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Tarah | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/14/2007
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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