Larissia for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 5)

• Julia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2018

"I started taking Larissa about 3 months ago and it has caused major breakouts on my face and my back. I was suffering from mild adult acne prior to taking Larissa and when I started taking this pill I noticed huge welts on my back and my face was breaking out in cystic acne. I have also gained about 10 pounds in 3 months. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing for me because I needed to gain a little bit away, but just putting it out there as a warning. Mood swings were not too bad but found myself thinking very negatively and mood would fluctuate. This pill is not for me. My doctor has prescribed me Nikki and I will start taking it on Monday."

• Elle
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2019

"This is by far the WORST birth control I’ve ever been on. My doctor switched me to this Pill because it has lower hormones....What a mistake! I’ve been on it for a month and have had sharp zappy headaches, major stomach cramps, acne on my face, chest and back! (I have never have had acne before!!!); major bloating, increased appetite and weight gain. I finished the pack of pills today and will be switching back to Junel as it gave me no side effects. Don’t take Larissia!!!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 14, 2020

"Larissia worst birth control ever, gave me serious headaches and extreme vertigo, as soon as I got off I felt immediately better. I had constant break through bleeding and I’ve been on bc for a year. DON'T USE!!!"

• Casino
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2019

"Oh my goodness, just no. I do not recommend Larissia pill to ANYONE. I've been on Orsythia for over 4 years with no issues (it's cleared my acne and minimized period symptoms). I've had to take Larissia occasionally when my pharmacy doesn't have Orsythia available and let's just say I get the WORST acne breakouts within days of taking the first pill, my irritability and annoyance levels are constantly off the charts every time I've had to take it. DO NOT TAKE THIS."

• Evie
• February 12, 2019

"This is the absolutely worst birth control you can take. Ladies DO NOT take this. PLEASE! I not only had the absolute worst acne of my life my emotions were all over the place. I literally cried every day for 6 months straight. Gained 10lb. Which all went away when I stopped. Warning ladies choose something else. "

• Tano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2019

"No. Just no. On Larissia birth control I gained weight and am so self conscious again after over a year of working out every day and getting my body to where I wanted it. Now I am constantly hungry, I have acne, mood swings. It is horrible. Switching ASAP"

• pat
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 3, 2022

"In the beginning of taking this birth control, everything was fine. My period became more regular and predictable, and less painful. But recently I have been more manic and depressed than I ever have been in my entire life. I have never felt this low in my entire life. Granted I still don’t cramp much, no weight gain nor do I get much acne, but I would rather feel like myself and deal with those side effects. My anxiety has skyrocketed to the point where I no longer have been able to sleep well or go out with friends anymore. It’s affecting all parts of my life, including my appetite. Do understand birth control works differently for everyone, but I’m extremely glad I’m not the only one feeling this way while on Larissia."

• sonbon
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 26, 2021

"Larissia is the first birth control I have ever tried and I have been quite happy with my experience. I’ve been on it for 11 months and in the beginning it was really good aside from some mood swings. I experienced some nausea but it wasn’t too bad. I will now be switching because the past few months I’ve started spotting in the middle of my pack and it doesn’t end until I start the next pack:( I really liked this pill and didn’t have any other negative side effects besides the spotting. I would really recommend this pill though to anyone who is looking for a good birth control."

• Sicka...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2021

"I haven't felt this bad in years. Take a horrific stomach virus and combine it with the worst PMS symptoms you've ever experienced - that's how I felt on Larissia. Nausea, acid reflux, diarrhea, and full-body aches and pains, plus fatigue, lack of motivation, depression, mood swings, and crying at the drop of a hat. At least when you're cycling naturally, the latter symptoms (minus the nausea, acid reflux, and diarrhea) disappear when your period starts. With Larissia, this is your life; it doesn't end. I had to stop after 2 weeks because I can't live like this "until my hormones balance out" after 3 months; I have a job and responsibilities and can't afford to be so physically and mentally compromised. I'll be taking proton-pump inhibitors for the next 2 weeks to try to heal my stomach. If I could, I would throw the rest of the pack on the FDA's lawn in protest. I gave this a 2 and not a 1 because at least I didn't get a blood clot. Avoid Larissia at all costs."

• Kks
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2021

"I personally did not like Larissia. I was on the same birth control for years (Falmina) and it was amazing. I switched to Larissia because of switching pharmacies. My experience was weight gain, acne, and mood swings. Larissia and Falmina are similar but obviously something was way different in Larissia that made me react that way. I have switched back to my old birth control."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2021

"I’ve been taking Larissia for about two weeks and I hate it. I’ve been having constant spotting for the past week, slight nausea, headache, anxiety, and just low motivation all around. Mind you this is my second time taking birth control, I first took another brand it for 3 and a half years and it was completely symptom free minus being slightly more emotional. I can’t wait to finish this pack of Larissia, I’m so tempted to just throw the rest of the pack away and deal with the consequences lol"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2022

"I got on birth control because me and my boyfriend have sex a lot, he doesn’t want to use condoms or pull out and I had a baby 8 months ago. At first everything was fine for the first month. Then I started to notice little things. Like how I’d get my period twice a month! I always get my period on the 1st or 2nd day of the month and usually lasts 3-4 days. Well last month my normal period came in and lasted 7 days!! Then the last week of February I started my period again which ended March 4th.Then 8 days later I started my period again!!! I also have no sex drive as well , I’m having mood swings which is not good. I’ve never had trouble taking birth control especially since I’ve been on it since I was 16. I really wouldn’t recommend this medication."

• msm
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2021

"I started Larissa over a month ago to manage PCOS. I went from barely having any period symptoms besides vaginal tenderness, to experiencing headaches, tender breasts, cramps, fatigue, and sometimes nausea. However, I think this is because my body is still adjusting to the hormones. I don’t have any mental symptoms. I’m not sexually active, but this med makes me super wet and horny all the time, especially when I normally would be ovulating. It has worked really well for me though, regulated my period right away and is preventing infertility and reproductive cancers. So I’m good with popping some midol to treat side effects."

• Mila
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 19, 2020

"I had the wort experience of my life taking Larissia. It’s my first month, today I experienced a very anxious day, I had a panic attack in my own house, started shaking. I called my doctor right away. My period is heavier than ever. Everything seems terrible. Don’t recommend"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 13, 2021

"I’ve been on this form of birth control since April 1st, 2020. Ever since I’ve become sexually active with it, I’ve had no problems with pregnancy scares. When I did first start out though, it did make my vagina very dry. I also have been experiencing a little bit of depression and anxiety with it, but it’s not overwhelming."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 21, 2022

"I’ve been on birth control for 4 years and they constantly switch the brands which led me to take Larissia the past year or two and it’s been horrible. I feel the same way I did when I was on antidepressants, unable to control my moods and getting a lot more worked up over every little thing. Don’t get me wrong, my periods have been lighter and I always know when I’m going to get them but the emotional toll of this drug is too much. I also have a lot more light sensitivity now and have passed out a few times while on this medication. I could go on and on about all the health problems I've had because of this medication. WOULD NOT recommend."

• Cici
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2022

"On the first week taking it I had migraines but it went away. The second and third week my breasts got really sore and it hurts. My sleep schedule changes it makes me go to bed in the afternoon then I end up waking up early in the morning"

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 12, 2021

"started this bc I struggle with cramps and mood swings during my periods, but this pill was 10x worse. Definitely be careful if you already have mental health struggles— I have bipolar disorder and this pill made me more depressed than I'd been in years, and I was almost hospitalized multiple times. I already get migraines but they got much more severe, and the nausea was constant, I couldn’t eat anything without feeling awful. Other fun side effects have included digestion issues and constant bloating, getting acne for the first time in my life, gaining weight consistently, breasts growing in size, breast tenderness, and periods that became even more painful and irregular than when I started. not to mention, I feel awful self-esteem wise and have grown to hate my appearance. I’m glad this works for some people but I will be getting off of it as soon as possible!!"

• gal
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2021

"This is the first birth control I've ever been on so I can't compare it to other contraceptives, but I can share my experience with anyone willing to read. Larissa overall hasn't got rid of me yet so that's a plus, I did notice my mood started to shift irregularly, I do have ADHD so this might just be a me thing but I go from happy to mental breakdown on the floor so quick and then I'm totally fine and this only really started after I began taking this medicine. My acne did decrease but I also noticed a significant change in weight, I'm now about 15 pounds heavier than I was before I started Larissa. I honestly might switch medications but then again side affects are different for everyone."

• RinaD
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 17, 2018

"The doctor switched me from Orsythia (been on for about 2 years) to Larissia. Had been on Larissia for about 3 months and let me tell you, it is the worse birth control I had ever been on! Cons: 1. I’m always moody! 2. Acne breakout (I hardly have any acne to begin with) 3. Always hungry all the time!!! Pros: 1. Period seems light and short 2. No cramps or any indigestion problems As of right now, I’m done taking birth control and giving my body a good 3 months break."

• Yeah
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 2, 2019

"I was only on Larissa for a few months before my pharmacy switched me to another brand, but I really enjoyed my experience on it. I had switched from Lillow which made me super moody. I didn’t have any negative side effects with Larissia, no major mood swings, incredibly light periods, and I think my body did better with the lower dose of hormones."

• Pissed...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 5, 2019

"Wow I wish I had found this site sooner! Larissa has been the absolute worst birth control pill! I have break through bleeding every 2 weeks and I’m not trying to skip my periods. I thought that my body would regulate after a while but it’s been almost a year! Besides break through bleeding, I suffered from severe cystic acne immediately after starting this. My dermatologist thought I was crazy because birth control should decrease acne so she put me on a ton of cremes. I never had acne to start and now have horrible scars. I haven’t gotten pregnant but these side effects stink."

• Jessica...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2018

"I switched from Ortho-Tri-Cyclen to Larissia because my health insurance doesn't cover Ortho-Tri-Cyclen. I use birth control pills by only taking the active 21 pills then starting a new pack for birth control and so have no period. I was concerned, but besides my skin having a tiny bit more acne that with Ortho-Tri-Cyclen, they do seem about the same."

• Anna
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 5, 2019

"I have been on Larissa for coming up on a year now. This birth control has done what it needs to do but has given me insane symptoms. My breasts are tender almost all the time. I have been having EXTREME mood swings and terrible nightmares. Even after an entire night of sleep I will feel sluggish through out the day. My back will randomly cramp up and be in pain. I am never one to have any symptoms/reactions to medication but this one changed that. I will say after having an irregular menstrual cycle Larissa brought it back with nice light periods, but after about two months ago my bleeding is very little to none and seems like it’s old blood. This left me very confused. I recommend this birth control for preventing pregnancy but the symptoms can be horrific"

• Paige
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 19, 2021

"I’ve been on it for two months, so I’m quite new to it but overall it’s been working well. I have gained a little bit of weight but I think that it’s mainly just water weight. Also one thing I was worried about going into this was it causing/worsening depression. I already have depression and I didn’t want it to get worse so I was taking a risk but I’ve been completely fine. I’ve actually had my mood under better control in a way. I am more calm. I like it."