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Xulane patch side effects

2.8

6 reviews

What Lowdown reviewers say

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Mood

83% somewhat negative

Bleeds

33% regular periods

Sex drive

67% no impact

Weight

67% don’t know impact

Skin

50% don’t know impact

Cycle return

100% don’t know impact

Xulane patch

Xulane patch common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Nausea or vomiting

50% of Xulane patch reviewers reported nausea or vomiting

2

Tender breasts

50% of Xulane patch reviewers reported tender breasts

3

Lower back pain

50% of Xulane patch reviewers reported lower back pain

4

Headaches

50% of Xulane patch reviewers reported headaches

5

Discomfort wearing contact lenses

33% of Xulane patch reviewers reported discomfort wearing contact lenses


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • 17% of Xulane patch reviewers reported period like cramps

  • 17% of Xulane patch reviewers reported hair loss

  • 17% of Xulane patch reviewers reported thrush


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • Nausea or vomiting (50%)
  • Tender breasts (50%)
  • Lower back pain (50%)
  • Headaches (50%)
  • Discomfort wearing contact lenses (33%)
  • Vaginal discharge (33%)
  • Sweating more than usual (33%)
  • Vaginal dryness (33%)
  • Migraines (33%)
  • Breast enlargement (33%)
  • A latex allergy (33%)
  • Dizziness (17%)
  • Body hair getting darker (17%)
  • Period like cramps (17%)
  • Hair loss (17%)
  • Thrush (17%)
  • Cystitis (0%)
  • Migraine with aura (0%)
  • High blood pressure (0%)
  • Body hair increase (0%)
  • Pelvic infection (0%)

Reviews

2.8

6 reviews

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Birth control patch  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
33 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

Xulane patch  

Breakthrough bleeding lasted for 3 mos

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Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Birth control patch  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

Xulane patch  

Currently on my 3rd month of the patch and hoping to switch to an IUD soon, I'm using it to treat my PCOS, not relying on the patch alone for contraception due to my weight. Here's a list of all of the symptoms I've noticed: Pros - Regular periods: though I experienced about 3 weeks of straight bleeding during the first month on the patch (it appeared during my second patch of the box) since then I've only gotten my period during the week it's been off, compared to only getting my period 2-3 times a year pre-patch - Lighter bleeding: before the patch I would bleed for a week at minimum, and for the first 3 days I would consistently bleed through pads within just a couple hours. On the patch i only bleed a notable amount for about 4 days and have had far less blood flow - Stronger fingernails: really wasn't expecting this one, but I'd say its a good change - Darker body hair: probably a con for most, but I enjoy being hairy Cons: - Increase in facial acne: didn't get acne very much before the patch, now I consistently have a couple cysts on my face - Harder to reach orgasm: I've found it slightly harder to orgasm on the patch, but it's not a huge difference and the orgasms are about the same - Increased depression: my mood is completely fine during my weeks with the patch on, but during my off weeks I feel very depressed and irritable, and my anxiety skyrockets


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Birth control patch  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  7th Apr 24

Xulane patch  

It’s fine.. maybe. if you’re susceptible to anxiety at all then i don’t recommend. Random crying fits. Had to admit myself to the ER because of my second sudden panic attack since starting. I’ve never dealt with that before. I have only been on the patch for 3 weeks, perhaps the side effects would have subsided if i waited it out but im not willing to risk it.


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Birth control patch  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  5th Apr 24

Xulane patch  

The only problem I had using the birth parches was that it gave me an allergy and would turn my skin red and dry. I had to stop using it and switched to the birth control implant which is a way better method.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Birth control patch  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  2nd Jan 24

Xulane patch  

I love how easy it is and how well it works


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Birth control patch  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  24th Oct 23

Xulane patch  

Patch would not stay on. Caused rashes and skin scarred for weeks.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

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