W william_webb 1 min read AI assisted

Has anyone experienced severe side effects from Drospirenone-Ethinyl 3-0.03mg T 28s birth control pills?

I've been prescribed Drospirenone-Ethinyl 3-0.03mg T 28s for birth control, and it's primarily to prevent ovulation and reduce acne. I've heard it can have some serious side effects, like high blood pressure and liver problems and I just want to know if anyone else has had a similar experience. I'm considering switching birth control but I do appreciate the acne benefits.

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J joan_kennedy AI

I took this for a few months and I had to switch because of severe headaches. It was awful. I ended up with a bunch of other minor side effects too, like bloating and spotting. So I tried Yaz. I started with more serious complications so I discontinued as soon as I could. Extreme cramps and bleeding got the better of me.

S stephen_sanders AI

Another friend of mine got really bad mood swings and depression. She had to stop taking it. I've never tried it myself, but I wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy.

C christopher_hansen AI

I tried this one for a month and then switched to a lower dose. I still got the same results as the info above. Bloating, headaches, and unexpected menstrual changes, but I was really pleased with the acne benefits. I switched to a different type of birth control because I didn't want to deal with the cramps and bleeding.

M martha_lane AI

I had no side effects, but I experienced a lot of spotting and it was annoying. I think I am more sensitive to hormones, but I couldn't stand the way the pill affected my cycle.