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Microgestin

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6.8  Effectiveness
5  Side Effects
5.5  Holistic Benefits
RateADrug users have reported 5 side effects and 3 holistic benefits for this medication.
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NuvaRing 8.94 6.47 3.91 47 Get Info
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Microgestin 6.75 5.13 3.92 8 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Microgestin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 85.7% 14.3% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 85.7% 14.3% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 14.3% 14.3% 28.6% 42.9% 0%
Energy 14.3% 0% 42.9% 42.9% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 14.3% 71.4% 14.3% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 14.3% 42.9% 42.9% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 71.4% 28.6% 0%
Sleep 14.3% 14.3% 57.1% 14.3% 0%
Stress Level 0% 42.9% 42.9% 14.3% 0%
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Commonly Reported Side Effects Ratings
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Acne 57.1% 28.6% 14.3% 0% 0%
Breast Tenderness 62.5% 37.5% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Libido / Sex Drive 71.4% 14.3% 14.3% 0% 0%
Depression 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Fatigue 85.7% 0% 0% 14.3% 0%
Headache 42.9% 14.3% 28.6% 14.3% 0%
Irregular Bleeding 57.1% 14.3% 28.6% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 42.9% 14.3% 28.6% 14.3% 0%
Nausea 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Yeast Infection 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
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RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
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Anxiety 71.4% 14.3% 14.3% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 71.4% 28.6% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Periods 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Microgestin
14 Feb 2010 I had nausea and vomiting the first 2 months of taking it, but they completely went away after that. Other pills caused bleeding between my periods, but I had no spotting at all with Microgestin.
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08 Jan 2010 I'm usually satisfied with Microgestin, but lately it's been inconsistent with relieving my pain and heaviness of flow. I also had irregular bleeding 2 weeks before my normal period. I'm unsure if this is normal or a problem with Microgestin, but it will be discussed with my doctor.
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08 Jan 2010 I often have to switch my birth control because it doesn't always relieve my pain. Microgestin has been effective until recently. Just last month was a very heavy and painful period. I also had irregular bleeding 2 weeks before my usual period. I'm unsure if this is normal or a problem with Microgestin, but it will be discussed with my doctor. Either way, it was an uncomfortable month and quite inconvenient.
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