Femcon FE and headache

I have been on FemCon for almost a month now. I was on Othro Tryclene before, but due to have Polycystic Ovaries, the doctor changed my pill. He told me that it would help shrink the cysts and help with the pain. This it did do, so far, however I am so agitated all the time, I want to scream. For Thanksgiving I snapped at my best friend, who now won't talk to me. My mom called last night and I felt like I wanted to rip her head off, but did not know why. My boyfriend is always on edge. My son doesn't want to be in the same room with me half the time. I do not like this feeling. I started having a thick white discharge yesterday, at first thinking that starting a new pill and having my hormones changing caused a yeast infection, but there is no itching or burning. I have suffered with a migraine for the past week and every night get a headache after taking the pill. I get so thirsty before bed I feel like I could drink a gallon of water, I thought it was just me, but I read other people had that problem. I am dizzy most of the day and feel like I am coming down with the flu or morning sickness. I have had problems with nausea and diarrhea from the cyst and since taking this pill, it has gotten worse. This pill was supposed to help, but seems as though things are worse. I plan on calling my doctor Monday morning because I cannot live this way.

I just finished my first week of Femcon FE and on the last pill of the week got a huge migraine. I thought it was just a headache at first, but when I woke up the next morning with it I knew it was more than a simple headache. I am not sure if it will go away after the three months that it says side effects usually last. I am just hoping it does. This is the first form of BC that I have not had severe nausea...yet. I love it other than the migraines.

I started taking Femcon Fe a month ago (I'm wrapping up my first pack now). I wanted to make this post because prior to starting this pill, I like you, did my online research to see what others had to say... and it seriously freaked me out. I was horrified, but I already had the prescription so I figured I'd give it a shot. After being well informed of all possible side effects and aware of what to look out for, I began the pill and just waited for the problems to begin. NOTHING HAPPENED. I never got a headache or nauseous. I actually lost a little bit of my appetite (which I was actually quite excited about) and my period... which has always been a full and heavy SEVEN days long quickly turned to FOUR LIGHT DAYS! And this happened instantly. The fact that they're chewable is awesome and they taste fine... the brown pills are gross... but I just take them with a glass of water to avoid chewing. I would definitely recommend giving this pill a try and seeing how YOUR body reacts because everyone is different. I hope it goes well for you as it has been for me.

i was giving the "free sample" packet of Femcon Fe by my ob-gyn to help with the irregularities of my periods due to PCOS.from day one its been a major pain!a headache and insane nausea!it was awful...and this trend continued non stop through the entire 3 1/2 weeks of use.headache nausea fatigue moody tender breast heartburn...heck...i began to think i was flipping pregnant and took a test to reassure myself i wasn't and that this birth control pill was just really working me over. i know one must allow their bodies to get used to the b/c...but this was ridiculous! i finally threw in the towel last night and stopped taking them.in my third week and already i'm spotting with incredibly bad cramps nonstop.makes me think something is seriously wrong...wait i know..its this freaking pill! i think there is a hidden agenda to these pharmacal companies handing out free samples of b/c....using you as little test subjects without being up front about how bad the effects are on the body.heck...i was foolish enough to be convinced....a minty chewable birth control pill.AWESOME!...cha! they should include on the packaging"This product has the tendency to totally annihilate your sense of comfort during the entire duration of consumption".screw this pill...i'd rather deal with the side effects of my last pill which is like cake and ice cream compared to this one here!

I understand what all of you ladies are going through. I myself started taking Femcon a week and a half ago, starting the packet the first day of my period. I haven't been on birth control pills before and I am 26 years old. My breast are extremely swollen and tender and have grown a size in a week, I am having violent mood swings, I have felt suicidal at times, but not enough to actually go through with it (and I certainly wouldn't, I understand that its just the hormones), I am severely constipated, I have only had one headache experience since taking the pills but it wasn't good. I had an extremely sharp pain go through one side of my head and last a while, I had to take three days off from work this week because I was too nauseous, as well as too tired and depressed to get out of bed. I am back at work today barely able to keep my eyes open. I am about to take a nap during my one hour lunch break. This has been a horrible experience for me. I have read the instructions and know that these horrible things will pass. I can't take much more. I am an extremely patient person but these side effects are absolutely ridiculous!!! Good luck to all of you, I feel your pain.

i am so grateful i found this site. i thought i was losing my mind since starting the pill . the side effects as you all already know are awful. i started the pills in march and now it is june and i feel and look so much bigger not only the weight gain but the nausea, headache,abdominal pain,dizziness and just ill feeling is terrible. i would not suggest this pill to my worst enemy.

i have been on Femcon FE for about 10 days and I am stopping it now. I have been having a headache everyday, upset stomach, tired all the time, mood swings. I have been also bleeding the whole time I was on the pill. Thank god for this website with all the posts, because now I know it is not just me, and it is this damn pill.

I have been on femcon for about a year and a half and prior to that i was on ovcon for 4 years. The only side effect I have had with taking femcon is headaches. However, for the past week, I've been experiencing breast tenderness. I take Femcon everyday and I use condoms as a backup plan to be extra safe. Does anyone know all of a sudden why a person may experience new side effects despite being on Femcon for a year?? is this normal?

Get the heck off this pill when you can! Do NOT let anyone, your doctor or anyone else, tell you to take it. 3 weeks were horrible enough coming off of Yaz which was bad as well. Here is the list of awful and unbearable side effects that they you get from this chewable pill that has iron pills as the last week:
Headache, fatigue, moodiness, depression, anxiety, feeling jumpy and scared easily, nausea, constipation, night sweats, facial and body acne, stomach pains, anger, irritability, oversensitivity, etc. I am a happy and laughable girl and have been brought down by this pill. I feel like I can't breathe and have a constant lump in my throat! I have cried at the drop of a hat and my finance has said that I am different. This is supposed to be best time of my life planning my wedding and I am miserable! HORRIBLE PILL- this should be taken off the market ASAP!

I've been on Femcon Fe since Janurary, after I had my daughter. My periods are not as painful, and I have a history of Endometriosis, but, am experiencing a flair up with my endometriosis. But, I have been having severe migraine like headaches... Even when I'm not on my period. I have suffered from migraines before, but, these are awful... I didn't think anything about the headaches being related to the Femcon until today when (guess what I had this afternoon??) - Yup... An extremely bad headache... So, I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow morning and ask her about changing my birthcontrol, since my fiance is 'very fertile'... (our daughter is his 4th child) But, I can't take the headaches... There are times my head feels as if it's about to either explode or implode, because it hurts so bad...

My doctor switched me to Femcon bec I got my period for 10 days on the 12th month of using Aviane. I anticipated the side effects but actually DID NOT get any- headache, nausea, weight gain, sore breast, etc. I'm supposed to get my period after the 1st pack but never got it at all, so I just started taking the 2nd pack anyway. That was the only side effect I got.

Obviously, none of you have read the pamphlet that comes with your b.c possible side effect #1 Irregular Vaginal Bleeding

possible side effect #5 Other side effects " other side effect may include nausea and vomiting, change in appetite, breast tenderness, headache, nervousness, depression, dizziness, loss of scalp hair, rash, vaginal infections and allergic reactions.

and these are side effects on ALL b.c pills, not just Femcon fe

I am 17 and was put on birth control to straighten out my long, heavy irregular periods. I started on Loestrin Fe and began to break out and have even heavier periods along with dizziness and hot flashes. My doctor then put me on Femcon Fe because he said I wasn't getting enough hormones and I've been on it for almost a month in a half with severe nausea, leg pains, mood swings, crying spells, headache, bloating, and abdominal pain. My periods used to be pretty bad, but this is much worse then before i started birth control. I know I should wait the three months to let my body adjust, but after all the reviews I've read, I don't think this one is really worth it. My periods are also so light that I don't think I need a pad at all. This is much better than the heavy bleeding I had, but all the side effects have kind of canceled out that one benefit. I really would not recommend this to anyone, and am thinking of asking for a change before the 3 months. If anyone has any suggestions about a good brand for my problem, PLEASE let me know.

I have been taking Femcon for 5 months now, going on my 6th and just this past week I have had the worst headache I have ever had. I am not sure if its from this pill or if it could be something else more serious. My whole head hurts, not just in one certain spot, everywhere! I just feel terrible and don't know if I should get it checked out or just wait a few more days to see if it goes away.

I too have just started taking Femcon about a week and a half ago... I had just started when I began taking it. I had a regular period and then started again yesterday. I am bleeding heavy and have horrible cramps. My doctor gave me this as a sample because he was out of Estrostep what I usually take. I was in a car wreck a few weeks ago and was unsure of whether or not my headache were from that or the BC... I like the convenience but the side affects seem to out weigh the good. I don't believe ill stay on this one.

oh my god I have been taking this pill for only a week and suddenly my tongue has sores on the sides and my neck actually feels sore like the muscele is sore. I had only one headache so far. my glands are swollen too....weird.

This is for all of you out there that are not sure if this is for you or not. I have been on several different kinds of bc pills and I have to say this one is the best one ever. I don't even need to be on the pill, I had my tubes tied after my twins were born (4 children) and I wanted to be back on the pill to regulate my hormones, because I didn't like myself, I was very moody and severe pms. I had one doc put me on antidepressants. Didn't work. I can tell everyone you do need to let this pill as with any pill or medication adjust to your body and eveybody adjusts differently. I have been on it for 2 1/2 months and I feel like a new person. Yes, I do have some nausea, so I take it at nightime. I had an extremely bad headache for the first week as with all the meds I take. My sex drive is better for the first time ever being on a pill. Tender breasts for the first 1 1/2 and I have had this problem for the past 20 years, very very bad and for the first time I can actually say that is pretty good. I have had a little spotting in the second month nothing to bad though. Yes I still get a little moody before my period, however I am a woman and there are no miracle drugs to totally eliminate that. I don't normally write on these sites however, I think everyone should give them self time to adjust to meds (3 months) before giving up. Hang in there and there is one out there that will work for you.

I have been taking Femcon for almost 2 months, I have decided to spot taking it. I have felt very tried, depressed, chest pain, my extremities tingle and I’m irritable. Also have felt nauseous, a lot of cramping, bloating and a very bad yeast infection. Even sores on my tongue which I have never had before. The only good things about this pill are that my sex drive has increased and I had a light regular period with no bleeding in-between for me.

I am on day 2 of Femcon FE for an ovarian cyst that developed from the Clomid I took last month. I had a terrible headache yesterday and today I have pains in my lower right side (not the side with the cyst) and feel crampy. I am also very tired and irritable and have NO appetite. I am thinking of stopping the pill and just dealing with the cyst on my own. I am sure that I will have spotting now that I am going to stop!

This is my first "Day" on Femcon FE and I already have the WORST headache ever since I took it. I'm also Very tired and have already taken a nap today. I previously was on Loestrim 24 for 3 months, that too was HELL!! The only reason why I am trying theses pills is because my Doctor has free samples of them. I am going back to paying $20 a month to feel like my self again!!!!

Headache from HELL ...4 days straight - head going to explode ...finally quit taking it