Aubra and Headaches: What Users Say

• Ric...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2019

For Birth Control "Do not take this birth control. A week into it, I got horrible anxiety and depression. I cried terribly for no reason, and I always felt like I was going to throw up when really it was a burp. I go to the gym almost every day and I eat super healthy, and I noticed weight gain. Nausea, headaches, sweating all the time. Do not, I repeat, do not take this birth control. It will ruin you. I’ve been the most social person my entire life, and this past week has been terrible, and all I want to do is sleep and ignore my friends. Sure, it helps with pregnancy, but it is 0% worth the intense side effects. Don’t even bother getting it, trust me."

• Jux...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 10, 2016

For Birth Control "I would advise taking caution when reading other people's comments. Like any doctor will mention to you, all medications affect others differently, and they will have side effects. To give my short story: it was my first birth control, and I have been taking it for 1.5 years. Pros: less to little acne, no headaches, less cramps, prevented pregnancy every time, lighter periods (this was a plus!) Cons: more emotional during period, 5 lb weight gain (I am also in college, so that could be an aiding major factor), sometimes less sex drive EXCEPT around my period. Again, just because some people had issues with it doesn't mean you'll have the same. Try it out for yourself if you're considering this BC brand and talk with your doctor!"

• dio...
• August 31, 2015

For Birth Control "Before taking Aubra, my doctor had me on Gildess Fe 1/20, and that was probably the worst pill I could have ever taken. At first, Gildess cleared my acne, but it gave me severe mood swings along with constant headaches. I also had some spotting in between periods, and I gained some weight as well. After the 2nd month, my acne got worse, and that was the last straw for me to go and switch pills. I've been taking Aubra for about a little over a month, and I absolutely love it. The constant headaches are gone, my period lasts about 4 days, no mood swings whatsoever, and my acne is fairly mild. Plus, in addition to all that, I haven't gained weight since I've been on it!"

• cec...
• January 20, 2019

For Birth Control "Though I haven't been on Aubra very long, I’ve been on it long enough to experience the (very negative) side effects. At first, I didn't notice how this pill was affecting me, but now, I am definitely realizing how bad it has been! This little pill has graced me with hugely increased anxiety, flat/depressed mood, insomnia, weight gain, more acne, heavier and more painful periods, and headaches. I am switching to a non-hormonal IUD because Aubra has messed my body up so much! Do not recommend!"

• jen...
• July 27, 2016

For Birth Control "So I am 30 years old, two kids. Never been on BCP before. I got on it to make sure not to get pregnant as I am content with just having two kids. I have only been on it for two weeks, and it has been horrible. Been nauseous and have been having severe headaches, which I never get, and to top it off, oh boy, I have been emotional! Has not been fun at all. Figure I'll try it for a little longer, but if these symptoms continue, I will not be able to handle feeling like this every day."

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2015

For Birth Control "I'm absolutely DONE taking this horrible birth control! I've been taking Aubra for a month and a half... I'm moody, irritable, depressed, hungry, bitchy... vaginal discharge has changed (gross), my urine smells, my acne has gotten so out of hand, and it's STUBBORN. Cystic acne all around my mouth, jawline, chin, and neck. After doing some research online, I discovered I'm not the only one. Birth control is different for everyone, but this is going in the trash... I will not be taking this any longer. It also kills your sex drive... as for the difference in bleeding, I wouldn't know. I started this pill on day 1 of my menstrual cycle last month and haven't had a period yet... have had plenty of headaches though!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 13, 2019

For Birth Control "This birth control gave me horrible anxiety to the point where I almost couldn’t even function. The first few months I was on it, I was getting headaches, feeling nauseous, and it gave me terrible acne (I never had bad acne before). The headaches and acne went away after a while, but I still felt nauseous after taking the pill almost every day, and my anxiety never went away until I stopped taking Aubra."

• Tha...
• March 28, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on Aubra for a month and a half currently, and I feel great. The first week I had constant headaches, but they went away, and now everything is fine. My periods became shorter, and I'm not pregnant, so I definitely like this pill."

• Jen...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 30, 2016

For Birth Control "Wow, I've been reading these negative comments, but I've had a great experience with this pill! I'm 19, I was on the shot before this. It was the worst thing that ever happened to me. But on this one, my only side effects were mild headaches, and I'm definitely more emotional. Also, I sleep a lot more. I haven't gained weight. I don't have spotting. It did clear my acne. My boobs feel bigger. But I also think I haven't had the negative effects because I've been taking these vitamins from Super Supplements. They have folic acid, calcium, and all the vitamins the lady at Planned Parenthood said I would need. When I stopped taking the vitamins for 2 weeks, I felt really shitty!"

• sun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2016

For Birth Control "When I started this medication, I actually thought I either had the flu or food poisoning because the side effects were so bad that I didn't realize it was just from the Aubra. I had severe stomach issues, sweating, and as the week went on, I had vision problems and an extreme headache that was getting worse instead of better. Thanks to other reviews on this site, I realized that it could be from this pill and stopped taking it. I already feel much better."

• Eli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2016

For Birth Control "Aubra has been my very first birth control pill, and from reading all these reviews before starting the pill, I have to admit I was afraid of the side effects I would have. Surprisingly, I have been on the pill for two whole months, and the only mild symptoms I could think of that I've had are two bad headaches and the bloating feeling closer to my placebo week. Other than that, my skin doesn't break out, and I haven't had any spotting in between!"

• Pai...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 31, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm 33, w/no kids. I've been on a couple of different types of BC before, but I think this one has been the worst. Started taking these pills because I was cramping a lot during my period, and they were heavier than usual. It was fine for the first 3 months, w/little to no side effects, my periods even seemed less painful and lighter. 6 months later, I've noticed that I'm super emotional/sad, periods are inconsistent, 1 month it's heavy w/breakthrough bleeding for about 4-5 days, spotting for about 2 weeks before and/or even after my period. The next month, I may not bleed much at all, and the cramping hasn't decreased. I've also noticed an increase in the frequency of bad headaches and a lack of energy. Wouldn't recommend Aubra, but everyone is different."

• ohN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2017

For Birth Control "Do yourself a huge favor and stay away from this pill. I read all the terrible reviews and still went for it. I was previously on Microgestion for 6 months, it did me wonderful. When it came time to get my new packs, Planned Parenthood supposedly didn't carry it anymore. I was told Aubra was the exact same thing and wouldn't affect me differently. What a lie that was. Two weeks into my pack and I got my period again for the month. Third week and I'm having terrible cramps accompanied by more bleeding. My appetite has changed, I'm not eating much. Grateful I haven't experienced acne, mood changes, nausea, or headaches. But don't even want to chance it. Contemplating if I should throw out the pack or finish and just drop. DON'T RECOMMEND!!"

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 24, 2018

For Birth Control "This is my first time being on BC, I just started my third pack. Everything was fine until about two weeks ago when I started having a pretty bad constant headache and occasional migraines. I went to a walk-in, and the medication they prescribed hasn't helped at all. My anxiety and depression have gotten much worse (probably adding to the headache too). I'm not sure if I should stop taking it before seeing my primary doctor or not. I don't know, seems like it's doing more harm than good."

• Anonymous
• February 10, 2018

For Birth Control "Worst birth control I've ever taken. It makes me super depressed and emotional. I have no sex drive. It started at first to clear up my acne, but now it has increased. I thought the Depo was bad, this is worse. I have been taking it for about 3 months now, and the symptoms have been getting worse: severe nausea, headaches, and the depression has only gotten worse than before. I hate this birth control, have given it a fair shot, and it has only been making my life miserable, as well as my boyfriend's."

• Ccc...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 7, 2016

For Birth Control "I didn't care for all Aubra. I had headaches very often, even more so when it got close to my period. I never had headaches prior to Aubra. I had really bad anxiety... my heart would start pounding at random times for no reason... I would get extremely depressed and/or really angry when it got close to my period... my eyes got super dry and my contacts were painful to wear... And I recently got off of it, for about 2 months now, and I have a lot of side effects from quitting it as well. Wished I would have never used it to begin with."

• MAC...
• September 2, 2020

For Birth Control "I took Aubra for around a year, and a month after I had been on the pill, I started to notice really bad mood swings, and I became very depressed to the point where I was crying almost every day. I was unrecognizable. Although I didn’t gain any weight or get any acne, I still experienced very bad headaches that I had never had before. It was really bad, I wouldn’t recommend."

• Csi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 13, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on Aubra for 1 year. This is my 2nd form of BC. The 1st was Implanon, I had it for 2 months and couldn't deal with the spotting and crazy periods. I haven't noticed any HUGE side effects on Aubra, but there are some. I gained 10 lbs. My breasts feel sore the week before and the week of my period. I get minor mood swings and some depression, but nothing extreme. I break out a few days before my period, but I already had that problem prior to taking the pill. Sex drive remained as high as always. Headaches from time to time that I used to not get. No more severe cramps, and my period is light flow and it only lasts 3 to 4 days, it used to be heavy lasting 6 days. I am not pregnant so far, so it's worked. I have read it causes hyperpigmentation, which I have above my brow."

• Ano...
• January 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I started taking this BC about 3 months ago. For the first 2 months, I had terrible headaches every morning. On the 3rd month, they subsided, so that's good. I've noticed that I have gained some weight (about 7 lbs), but after reading more on this, I'm hopeful that it might slow down. I haven't gotten pregnant, so I'm happy about that. Also, I've had some pretty bad breakouts. I've never had acne before, so it's been a little upsetting. I am going to stick with it for another 3 months or so to see if my body evens out a little."

• Jac...
• June 3, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on Aubra for 3 months now and have had several negative side effects. I'm experiencing acne, bleeding, and cramping between periods, severe anxiety, headaches, moodiness, and weight gain. However, it has prevented pregnancy thus far."

• vee...
• January 7, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been taking Aubra for almost two weeks now. I don't know how to feel about it. I started gaining weight like crazy. I feel like I'm starving 24/7, and I eat like crazy. I have mild headaches, and I get really moody. I'm always arguing with my bf over the smallest things. I guess I'll keep taking it for the remainder of the month, and then I'll switch over to something else."

• Gab...
• October 26, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm 23 years old and have been taking Aubra for 6 days. I have had terrible headaches and have broken out in hives all over my face and arms. I immediately stopped taking this birth control and would not recommend it."

• Wis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 21, 2016

For Birth Control "Throwing mine in the trash! I've been on Aubra for about three weeks. Been spotting/bleeding ever since. I have had the worst headache of my life for two weeks straight, not to mention the nausea and vomiting. I'd rather just risk a pregnancy. This is ridiculous. I can't even function with daily life."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 16, 2018

For Birth Control "It's my first time taking Aubra. During the active pills, I noticed I cry so much more than normal over the smallest things, but that's the only inconvenience. Once I started the placebo pills at the end of the pack, things got so different, my face is breaking out so bad. I get bad headaches so randomly, and I start to feel sick at random times of the day. And they make my appetite so much larger, so I'm sure I've gained a few pounds. Otherwise, it's preventing pregnancy, so that's great. Would recommend."

• Cat...
• March 23, 2022

For Birth Control "As someone who has always struggled with severe hormonal acne that I’ve been able to tame with good skincare, diet, exercise, etc., this helped so much in balancing my hormones and preventing hormonal breakouts. I didn’t gain any weight, but my breasts did get bigger and firmer. I used to get some bad cramps, but I haven’t had any since starting Aubra, and my period is so much lighter now and was only about 4 days. Most importantly, I haven’t gotten pregnant. I got a few headaches when I first started and some mood swings, but it wasn’t anything crazy, so I’d say the side effects for me have been very minimal."