Mercilon pill and discomfort wearing contact lenses

How our community feel they have been impacted by discomfort wearing contact lenses on mercilon pill

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

90%

Quite a bit

6%

A lot

2%

A great deal

2%

Out of the 48 reviews for mercilon pill, 5 people (11%) reported discomfort wearing contact lenses.

Reviewers that reported discomfort wearing contact lenses as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  19th Mar 21

Haveny had any problems with the pill, but have honestly not tried any alternatives. Worried about the link to depression though.

Read more

Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  28th Dec 20

I love Mercilon, I have been taking it for a year and have not had side effects except that my periods began coming at the beginning of the last week of active pills and would last for about 7 to 10 days. I stopped the pills now because I want to try Cerazette, just to see how the progestin only pills work. Otherwise, my sex drive is very high in general and Mercilon did not impact it at all.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  4th Dec 20

I went on mericon after having a bad reaction to LEVEST which caused hallucination, sickness and muscle weakness. I was told mericon was a lower dosage and that I shouldn't have side effects. This pill gave me serve depression and anxiety , panic attacks and suicidle thoughts which have never ever crossed my mind before taking this pill. I became incredibly dizzy, lack of concentration, sickness and tiredness and loss of all sex drive and self confidence. eventually I came off the pill - best decision I ever made.


Very negative mood

1 more effect

1 helpful

0 comments

Mercilon pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

71% of mercilon pill reviewers reported tender breasts

56% of mercilon pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

56% of mercilon pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness

48% of mercilon pill reviewers reported lower back pain

46% of mercilon pill reviewers reported breast enlargement


Possible mercilon pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Best selling Combined pill in the UK

Yasmin pill reviews


Top contraceptives for sale in the UK


Top 5 types of contraception for women

Order online

Order online now

Use our online prescription in under 5 mins

  • No GP appointment needed

  • Free standard delivery

Speak to a doctor

Not sure yet? Speak to a doctor

Schedule an appointment now

87% of women are happier with their contraceptive choice after speaking with one of The Lowdown's doctors

The Lowdown Footer

Women's health, reviewed.

Get the best women’s health info in your inbox

You are signing up to receive The Lowdown's latest findings and news in women's health. Your data will be used in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie policy

Built by doctors and experts

Our tools are made by medical professionals for your peace of mind

Our website uses affiliate links and we may earn a small commission if you click on them