Sharobel User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Kano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2018

For Birth Control "This is my first time on BC and specifically this one because I cannot take a combined pill due to clotting issues. This pill has been great! No prolonged bleeding, normal periods for the last four months. This is my fifth month on it and I am only spotting which I am happy about. No weight gain, no acne, nothing. I’m extremely active (workout 5-6x a week) and I haven’t noticed any weight gain, in fact I’ve lost weight. No increased hunger. This pill has worked great for me. Don’t blame pre-existing conditions on this pill. It’s a safe alternative."

• Jax
• August 10, 2016

For Birth Control "I had severe preeclampsia st the end of my pregnancy that did not go away after birth. My dr prescribed this birth control because it doesn't raise your bp like combo pills do. So I waited 7 weeks postpartum to start the pills. As soon as I started them I started to bleed and I didn't stop bleeding for 8 straight weeks. Apparently, this happens to many people and it's the lack of estrogen in the pills that makes it happen.. I didn't have too many other side effects from these however. Most bc pills make me crazy.. these didn't so at least there is one good thing about them. But I did stop taking them. Now I'm going to start tri linyah.. wish me luck."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 12, 2015

For Birth Control "The first 4 or so months on this pill were atrocious. Like everyone says...bleeding/cramping/spotting that did not stop for longer than a few days here and there...but I didn't get any other side effects which is the only reason I stuck with it. Things finally evened out about 5 or 6 months and I'll either get a normal period or nothing at all. The only possible side effect now is it seems I get night sweats around the time I would be PMSing but I got those before this pill. So that could just be me. I also have fibroids and had zero hope for this working for heavy bleeding since Mirena and Lysteda both failed me. I'm happy for now, hopefully it doesn't turn against me!"

• VDAWG
• September 15, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've been taking this birth control since April. I had regular periods, but it would last longer. In August, I was a little late and then spotted for almost 2 weeks off and on but it was just really light. This month, I'm 6 days late and have only spotted a couple of times (brown like the start or end). Am I eventually not going to have a cycle and this is common?"

• BizCal
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 31, 2018

For Birth Control "My whole life, I’ve had normal periods normal skin, etc, and four years ago, I began taking the generic Ortho Tri Cyclen purely just to prevent pregnancy. After starting OTC, I experienced significant weight gain & swelling, acne on my face & scalp, and total loss of libido. My doctor switched me to Sharobel and I was on it for about a year. The acne subsided and I felt a little bit more like myself, but after about 3 months, my periods went haywire. Sometimes it would be more than two months between them, and other times they’d come back-to-back. I’ve also experienced significant hair loss/thinning. My gyno is at a loss for recommending alternatives. My PCP suggested I go back on OTC to regulate my periods. Three weeks ago, I switched back to Ortho Tri Cyclen, and already I’ve had several huge pimples break out on my face, and my feet and ankles swelled up. My libido is totally gone and I don’t know what else to try."

• fiddd...
• January 11, 2017

For Birth Control "After 5 years of the Mirena IUD, it got lodged in my uterus and required surgical removal. I was going to get another one until that happened. I was then on the depo shot and gained a ton of weight. Since I was a smoker and over 30, my doctor didn't want me taking anything with estrogen, so she put me on Sharobel. I noticed that my boobs felt HUGE and super sore for the first week, and also my chin and back broke out for the first few weeks. The only other gripe I have with this pill is that it has to be taken the same exact time every day. I'm busy, forgetful, and my schedule is all over the place. Might be going back to the shot soon just because of that. Upsides: less risk of blood clots and No period to speak of (yay!)"

• Irish...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2022

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Sharobel because I have elevated BP and am a smoker. I'm about halfway through my third week on it and I really love this BC. My body managed to adjust itself rather quickly and it shortened my cycle by two days! Main side effects I've noticed are really just a little acne, mild nausea (if I eat something just before taking it, this is avoided) increased appetite (which thanks to going to the gym I've managed to combat nicely) and mine and my partners favorite part, my sex drive is through the ROOF and my self-lubrication problem is no more! Because my partner and I are both very paranoid about accidental pregnancy, we haven't been brave enough to fully put this pill to the test, but I will certainly post an update if we do. Overall, I love this pill and plan on staying on it as long as I can!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2016

For Birth Control "I was previously on Lo Loestrin for three years because I cannot be on a pill that has a lot of estrogen. My insurance covered very little of it (it was costing me $120 a month) so my doctor prescribed Sharobel. I spotted for about a month when I first started taking it, and then didn't get my period for about three to four months. For the past two months, I have been spotting almost everyday, some days actually seem like a full-blown period. It will stop for a day or two at most, and then I am spotting again. I haven't experienced any other negative effects, but with this birth control being less effective than others on top of the months of spotting, it is not the best option for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 27, 2018

For Birth Control "I was prescribed this because I had my baby in December and was breastfeeding. It is the only birth control I've ever been on but I think I can safely say it is by far the worst one! Not only have I been bleeding 25 days out of the month, but I've gotten my period 3 times in just one month and it's even heavier than before! Add constant bleeding with awful mood swings and you get a living hell. That's been my life on these pills the past 3 months. I'm definitely switching!"

• steph
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2022

For Birth Control "Honestly I was little skeptical due to the reviews because then I was like “great, another terrible experience on birth control” and so far, it has been good! I think with me already having issues with my mental health and combination pills causing high blood pressure this one really helped as far a very little to no side effect symptoms. I’m really moody sometimes, and my sex drive is through the roof, but other than that I think it’s good so far."

• 30s E...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 15, 2022

For Birth Control "I switched off of Nikki (Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) for Sharobel, which I primarily use to treat PMDD. I have new acne (never had before) and PMDD symptoms while taking Sharobel, and a lot of full-blown, breakthrough periods, so I do not recommend it for PMDD. I’m switching back to Nikki."

• Marie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2018

For Birth Control "They prescribed me this birth control because I've recently had a baby and I'm breast feeding. I've been on it for 3 months and yet no period! And I've gain a lot of weight!!!! Im going to my doctor and get my birth control pill changed"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 30, 2021

For Birth Control "I have tried so many birth controls and was put on this after I was told I could no longer be on the combination pill. I was very nervous as people typically only leave a negative review if that have a bad experience. I am so happy with this pill. Zero mental health changes, zero appetite changes, acne has stayed stable and my boobs have gone up a cup size. 10/10."

• gymna...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2021

For Endometriosis "38 years old, started taking after Dr said I most likely had endometriosis (always painful periods, then one day pain continued even while not on period). I also noticed I had signs of low progesterone and told him that as well (anxiety, horrible moods, losing hair, periods beginning almost immediately after ovulation). It took a while for my body to adjust, but within the 1st week, my pain was almost completely gone! I had spotting periodically for the 1st month or so, but physically I felt so much better I didn’t mind. My husband even commented how much my mood has improved since taking this pill. I’m starting my 4th pack and my periods are so light, cramps barely there (I used to be in so much pain for a full week, it was exhausting just getting out of bed). I went 2 years in constant pain and anxiety, I really wish I was prescribed this sooner. My Dr first prescribed a combo pill and it was awful for my mood, so I was hesitant trying, but I’m so thankful I did!!"

• LBano
• March 23, 2020

For Birth Control "Hands down, Sharobel has the WORST packaging in the entire history of the world, ever."

• Pissed...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 4, 2016

For Birth Control "I've had extreme hair loss. To the point of where I'm crying with this medicine, weight gain, and my face has broken out like it has never in my life. Over this and will never be taking again!"

• MichW
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2017

For Birth Control "So far very happy with this medication"

• MJano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 8, 2019

For Birth Control "I had the worst cramps of my life while on this pill. The pain was so extreme that I vomited violently from it. Never taking it again."

• Brianne
• September 27, 2017

For Birth Control "Works Great! I will never use anything else. 2nd time on it. Just had my third planned baby and also breastfeeding."

• Trooper
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 10, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been bleeding lightly for 3 weeks and it smells fairly bad. I'm quitting it for these reasons and going back to my old birth control pill."