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Lybrel

Ethinyl estradiol + Levonorgestrel

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NuvaRing	7.9	6.29	3.85	86
Lybrel	6.83	5.97	4.74	6
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Effectiveness of Lybrel by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Lybrel, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	85.7%	7.1%	7.1%
Balance/Equilibrium	7.1%	0%	78.6%	0%	14.3%
Blood Pressure	0%	7.1%	92.9%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	14.3%	78.6%	7.1%	0%
Confidence	0%	14.3%	71.4%	7.1%	7.1%
Coordination/Motor Skills	7.1%	0%	78.6%	7.1%	7.1%
Digestion	0%	14.3%	78.6%	0%	7.1%
Emotional Well-being	0%	14.3%	64.3%	7.1%	14.3%
Energy	0%	14.3%	50%	21.4%	14.3%
Eyesight	0%	7.1%	92.9%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	14.3%	78.6%	0%	7.1%
Mental Clarity	0%	14.3%	71.4%	0%	14.3%
Pain	7.1%	0%	71.4%	7.1%	14.3%
Patience	0%	7.1%	71.4%	7.1%	14.3%
Sexual Health	0%	7.1%	57.1%	28.6%	7.1%
Skin Complexion	0%	28.6%	42.9%	21.4%	7.1%
Sleep	7.1%	0%	64.3%	21.4%	7.1%
Stress Level	0%	14.3%	64.3%	7.1%	14.3%

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Commonly Reported Lybrel Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Anxiety	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Breast Tenderness	92.3%	0%	0%	7.7%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	61.5%	15.4%	15.4%	7.7%	0%
Cold Symptoms	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Depression	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Fatigue	85.7%	7.1%	0%	7.1%	0%
Fever	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Gas	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Headache	64.3%	21.4%	7.1%	7.1%	0%
Insomnia	83.3%	0%	16.7%	0%	0%
Irregular Bleeding	33.3%	25%	25%	0%	16.7%
Mood Swings	78.6%	14.3%	0%	7.1%	0%
Muscle Cramping	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Yeast Infection	76.9%	15.4%	7.7%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Lybrel Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	75%	12.5%	12.5%	0%	0%
Anxiety	87.5%	0%	12.5%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	76.9%	7.7%	7.7%	7.7%	0%
Hair Loss	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Irregular Periods (women)	50%	37.5%	12.5%	0%	0%
Pain in Limbs	92.3%	0%	0%	0%	7.7%
Reduced Libido	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%

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25 Oct 2011	Lybrel is very different from other method of birth control. The usefulness over-weigh the side-effects. It's also one of the drug that has an anti-cancer ingredients, although without insurance, it's a bit expensive, but overall it's very safe and effective —Posted by Flo Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
13 Nov 2010	I love that I do not have a period, or hot flashes. However, the hair loss concerns me enough that I am thinking of discontinuing the use of this drug. —Posted by Sarah Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
01 Jun 2010	Ive been on Lybrel for around 7 months and its been good. In the beginning I had no spotting but instead i had HUGE mood swings, I would get extremely mad about nothing. After a while the mood swings stopped and a few weeks later I started spotting which didn't stop for about 6-7 weeks. It was extremely light so it didn't really feel like i was spotting. It then stopped for maybe a month or so...then started back up and has been on going for about two months-ish. Though Ive been spotting consistently for so long, I would recommend Lybrel because I haven't FELT like I was on my period, I just feel normal all the time. —Posted by Sadies Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
11 Nov 2009	THE BEST PILL EVER, IT HAS CHANGED MY LIFE COMPLETELY FOR THE BETTER. I AM FREE TO BE NORMAL. WITH OUT MOOD SWINGS, HARSH CRAMPING, IRRITABLE, CONSTANT WEIGHT GAIN FROM BLOATING AND MONTHLY FOOD AND ALCOHOL CRAVINGS. ALL GONE HAVE LOST 15 POUNDS. IN THE BEST HEALTH IF MY LIFE. NO LONGER TIRED ALL OF THE TIME AND CAN THINK MUCH CLEARER. AGAIN, THIS IS A MIRACLE PILL. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
11 Nov 2009	I have used different types of birth control. But I love Lybrel, I have no spotting, and my sex life is better than ever. Plus my breast have grown a full cup size!! —Posted by Daisies Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use