Aleese symptoms and conditions

I took aviane that is supposedly the generic version of Aleese.. which its NOT. Aleese was taken off the market and replaced with pill and they called it generic.
Well Aleese has don't wonders for some but when Aviane was introduced it was slightly different. Well, anyways..

I took it for a few days and don't say its not long enough. EVERYONE'S body reacts differently to ALL MEDICATIONS!
After my few days I was biting my fiance's head off and handing it back to him. Next day I was happy as a cucumber and days following I started to get a weird feeling. I felt itchy ALL OVER! And I felt short of breath a little bit and I HAD MASSIVE INCREASED ANXIETY!
I went to the doctor and they said I was having an allergic reaction to something. They couldn't figure out if it was the hormone in the pill or if it was the dye covering it.
NOW I have to go on the nuvaring to see if that does the something.

i started aviane because of horrible cramping, i would miss class because i would be constantly crying, not sleeping, and uncomfortable bloating. also the protection of pregnancy benefits. ive never been on a pill before.
i am in the middle of my 3rd week of aviane, alesse's generic. i only see my boyfriend during the weekends bc of distance, and -before- i started i had great sex drive, and never had a problem getting in the mood.
since beginning aviane, i have had cramping, like during a period for the majority of being on it. i have no sex drive whatsoever and cant even get wet after hours of foreplay, and that's never been a problem.
i take my pill at 8:15, and ive only been about an hour off twice.
im also a lot more easily angered and stressed, crying over stress and crying when getting yelled at which i usually don't do so easily, not being able to stop crying
i cant exactly call my gyn. because im not planning on going back to her, we didn't get along, and i don't know what to do..
i also think im beginning to get a yeast infection, and i haven't had sex at all since beginning the pill so i do not think it could be anything else.

I have been taking BCP since I was 18. I started w/ Aleese, Yasmin, Orthotrycyclin-Lo, Ortho Evra and the last being Loestrin24Fe. The sad part is that I can't remember what/if any side effects I had while taking those prior to Loestrin24Fe. Unfortunately for me, I have managed to gain 30lbs in the last 5yrs and I cannot seem to get rid of it. Of course the gyno said it wouldn't have been the BCP, but I would like to believe I didn't make myself a fat ass. I was taking Loestrin24Fe for 2 years and can't say I noticed too big of a change while taking it other than the periods being shorter, but they were still very heavy. But my acne has started to get worse the past year. In May I went to the doctor for my migraine's and skin/hair (too oily). After running blood tests it showed my thyroid was pretty low and had room for improvement. I was prescribed Maxalt for my migraine's and 30mg of Armour (thyroid medicine). I went back at the end of June and we upped the Armour to 60mg because I haven't noticed a difference since taking it. She also suggested I switch my BCP to Yasmin as it's been known to help with acne problems. Today was my 2nd day on Yasmin....and obviously it's too soon to notice if/what side effects will bother me. I just wonder if maybe I should take a break from BCP all together and allow my body a chance to breathe. I really hate the thought of having that longer period again but I'm going to have it with Yasmin anyway unless I choose to start a new pack early every month (to keep same schedule as Loestrin24Fe). Advice would be helpful :)

I've only been on Aviane for about a packet and a half, and I'm already not liking it. Hence why I am on this sight looking up info. I have experienced the anger out of no where, never feeling happy, and just feeling like i don't care. It's starting to affect the relationship with my finance. It's also decreasing my sex drive. I no longer want to be intimate or "huggy-kissy". Granted I am waiting till marriage, I'm on the pill to get used to it before I get married and to help my PMS. It does help the PMS symptoms (heavy bleeding, cramps, etc), but last time it was like 2 weeks early and I think it's about to be another week early. My boobs are ALWAYS sore...even when I'm off my period. And I sleep on my stomach which makes things hard sometimes. My face has cleared up though. No severe weight gain yet...just a little maybe. I may wait to see if the affects get better as I go through the next packet, but from the reactions of some of the others it wont. SO i'm probably switching Monday

Hi everyone, so glad to find this website. I am a 28 year old mother of 2 and married. I really need some help. I am so scared of being committed in an institution. I was on Aleese for 2 1/2 years and then switched to Yasmin. I was on Yasmin almost 2 months but could not finish it. First severe abdominal cramps started with constipation, then frequent urination, like every half hour. Then the real nightmare happend. The severe anxiety and depression. For the first time in my entire life I was not able to sleep. I had total insomnia due to bad muscle aches and body jerking. I have been off for 3 wks exactly and still have the body jerking everytime I try to fall asleep. I never had anything like this before. The only time I can sleep is when I take Xanax which was prescribed for me after taking Yasmin. Now I keep thinking I am dying of something horrible like a brain tumor. I lost 4lbs which is not good. I was only 94lbs to begin with. The anxiety is so bad, I can't even function. I feel awful. I went to a Chropractor for the first time yesterday and he can't believe how tight my muscles are. What in the world could be causing these sleep jerks at night. I never ever had anything wrong with me. All of these symptoms started within a week of taking Yasmin. I am so angry. I am on no b/c pills now. Is it normal to have all of these side effects? What about the muscle jerking at night. I am so scared. I can't even take care of my kids. My health has just been declining in the last 2 months. I am so afraid I will not get through this. any help would be greatly appreciated

I have been on Yasmin almost four months and the only side effect I have really experienced are headaches. Almost 3 or 4 per week. It's been rough, but I am ealing with it. My skin is great. The first month I broke out a tiny bit, but nothing compared to the cystic acne I got on Aleese or other pills I have tried. My periods have been signifigantly lighter, and my PMS (cramps, tears, acne) has been the lowest it's ever been. I used to experience days of cramps, now I get a pain or two the 1st day of my period and that's it. I only experience nausea when I forget to take a pill and have to douple up the next day. Overall, I have been happy with it.

Ive been on Aviane for 2 months switching from Aleese I have notice Very dark brown blood and thick No Heavy Bleeding and this month Just a spect of blood No sign or sysptoms of pregnacy my fiancee was very happy this month
with smiles.

I was on Alesse for years. I never remember any side effects in the beginning. But then I started having light , but continuous breakthrough bleeding. My nurse put me on Yasmine. At first I didn't realize I was haing side effects until they got worst: breast tenderness, weight gain, breast enlargement, extreme weakness, irritability, contact irritation. The side effects went away for the most part, but my boobs and hips are still much bigger. I am thinking about tryin Aleese again

I spoke of weakness and breast enlargement and tenderness. I also had terrible cramps, which I hadn't had in years. I also had a spike in libido around 3 months, the same time my breasts went from a C to a D and my hips grew. After 4 months, my side effects have lessened, but the hips and breast are still big with a small weight gain. The only reason I switched to this pill was because I was having constant breakthrough bleeding the Aleese. Otherwise I loved Alleese. I had absolutely no side effects that I can remember. If I have many more side effects from Yasmin, I may try Alleese again. PS. I take welbutrin IR already for depression, so I never noticed a change in my moods and anxiety. I also have been diagnosed with elevated Mercury, which causes me to be extremely tired. So I didn't attribute the extra fatigue and weakness that I had in the first weeks to Yasmin, but now after reading all the posts, I wonder.
Kathy S.

Today is my 3rd day of taking Yasmin. On the first day, just 2 hours after taking the pill I felt pannicky and dizzy and everything looked really vivid. I know that sounds weird, but, I'm serious. I felt super speedy, like if slowed down any I'd burst.

Yesterday, my 2nd day, I got super sleepy, then woke up speedy again and then was weepy the rest of the day: My boyfriend said he'd be 30 miuntes getting home late from classes and i started bawling.

Today I took it about 4 hours ago and so far nothing weird has happened.

Overall i feel an increase in sex drive, really removed from my surroundings, spacey, I've had sleepless vivid dreams, and pain in various random parts of my body: My left ankle, right side of chest, back of my neck area headache, cramping in my menstrual area.

After reading all of these side-effects I'm wondering if taking this pill is such a good idea. I've been off BCP's for several years and previously I was on Orthro-tri, and before that Aleese. Aleese didn't do anything at all, and Ortho-tri made me into a maniac. Totally bitchy and moody.

Why are doctor's prescribing this junk to us? Why is this stuff still on the market? When is there going to be a form of birth control with little to no side effects. We shouldn't have to live like this. And the worst part: most doctor's don't take us girls seriosuly when we're complaining about side-effects. Does anyone know of a perfect or close-to-perfect birth control pill? This Yasmin thing just doesn't cut it. I'm only on my 3rd day and already feel peculiar.

There must be some BCP that doesn't ruin our lives.