Lessina for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 2)

• Niya
• December 29, 2018

"At first( first month) taking this pill it was not amazing I had terrible mood swings and would have stress breaks in the classrooms of my school then get kicked out. I’ve gained about 10 pounds on this pill but it has gone to my hips and butt so I’m loving it. In the first month getting wet was difficult but I’m on my third month and it’s back to normal. Overall even though the first two months on this birth control was an emotional roller coaster I would recommend taking. Remember birth controls react different to everyone’s body. Also it is very effective in protecting you from pregnancy."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2018

"Would not recommend this birth control at all. Regret ever taking it. I was on Lessina for about 6 weeks when I realized I needed to stop. I was constantly tired and wanted to sleep. My weight stayed the same but I wasn’t on it long enough. I felt like my acne actually got worse- I had painful pimples that didn’t go away for weeks. On top of this I started to lose my self confidence and motivation. I did already have anxiety but was always able to control it but on this birth control my anxiety was terrible and I couldn’t control it- I had to hold myself from having anxiety attacks in school. I would easily get ticked off or upset over the smallest things. I started to experience depression and didn’t feel like myself at all on this pill. Forgot what it was like to feel normal and really happy like I used to be. DON'T TAKE THIS PILL"

• Jade
• May 5, 2021

"DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL!!!!!! Since I took this pill, I've been experiencing terrible anxiety and bipolar. It is horrible. I never experienced such condition, but now I keep thinking about negative thoughts and crying for no reason. And it's been less than 2 weeks! It's insane. And since 10th days, I got yeast infection, and now I got urinary infection and spotting. Honestly, I don't understand why this medicine is still allowed. It's literally so awful for me."

• Anonymous
• November 7, 2018

"This one was rough. I’ve never felt more moody, depressed, and all around not myself on this pill. I stopped it after one month. Wasn’t even worth it. Every one reacts differently, but my experience on this was terrible."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 20, 2021

"I have been on Lessina for about 5 months now & I have definitely noticed a difference. My periods are shorter and lighter (a huge reason why I went on birth control in the first place is because I'm anemic & my periods were horrible). As many others have said, the migraines do happen often, but all my life I have been getting headaches regularly so it's nothing different. My skin has cleared up and I only have minor break outs due to wearing a mask (for COVID) & not the birth control. I experienced slight weight gain & my boobs grew which I was kinda happy about lol. Recently I missed a pill and spotted until my period started but it wasn't too bad. Definitely experience moody episodes before my period which I never experienced before but I will not be switching brands anytime soon because I'm happy with how it has been treating my periods."

• Sano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2021

"I’ve taken Lessina for 1 month. My mood/outlook on life changed after 1 week. I feel awful emotionally. It’s so hard to get out of bed in the morning. It’s like my life went from color to black and white. The only change in life is this pill. I do NOT recommend it!"

• karo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2020

"Lessina is making me as manic as I was when I was off my bipolar medicine. I'm having extreme anxiety attacks that wake me up at 3am every night now. I'm very nauseous and wake up at any time through 3-8am and throw up, this is the first day that I haven't thrown up. I cried and had a manic breakdown over water yesterday??? I know it's from this birth control because I was doing a lot better a week ago. I started taking Lessina on Sunday. Now I experience migraines as well as moodiness, really hoping this goes away but if it doesn't I'm going to switch. The only pros of this medicine is you get nauseous and can't eat so your stomach looks flatter, haven't seen any difference in my boobs but they're sore as anything lol. I don't recommend this at all"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2020

"Wow was shocked to come on here and find so many women experiencing the same things taking this Lessina medication. I thought it was just me. I as well since taking this birth control for three months and I have also experienced crying spells and emotional PMS symptoms to the max while taking this medication. Now that I know it’s not just me I’m done."

• ralb
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 15, 2021

"it was THE BEST birth control pill! I took it for almost 2 years and only stopped when I left for college but I had absolutely zero negative symptoms and it did not affect my health (mental, emotional or physical) AT ALL! It regulated my period, and most importantly, no babies! I would 100% take it again, just remember it is different for everyone."

• Chinita
• July 30, 2020

"I thought there’s something wrong with me but after I’ve read those comments on here about Lessina it’s horrible. It’s my second week of taking this pills and it gives me a migraine, nausea, lower abdomen pain, UTI and acne!!"

• godde...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2021

"I absolutely recommend this birth control we all must remember we are all individual’s and its not going to have the same effects on everyone of us! So to start off this pill has definitely balanced my hormones I am usually a very anxious and depressed person and ever since I started this birth control I feel so much better much more calm. I have more energy and if anything lost weight due to the side effect that its had on decreasing my appetite. I also noticed it hasn't affected my sex drive! I love this pill! Its very effective and I recommend it!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2022

"If you are reading this, this is your sign to NOT TAKE THIS!!!!! I started it for the first time this month. My acne is awful. My skin was sooo clear before and now it’s covered in pimples. My appetite increased so much. I was literally eating everything in my fridge. I'm so bloated all the time. Not to mention My depression was soooo bad the last week. I literally wanted to die. Please stay away from this !!!"

• Eano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 2, 2019

"Before taking Lessina birth control, I had really irregular periods. Not having my period for a couple months, super heavy periods, and the worst cramps. Before taking Lessina, my period use to be 7-8 days. Now I bleed almost on time 4-6 days, my periods are lighter after the second day, cramps aren't as awful. Although, my period still hasn't lined up with the 28 days. Its more of 30-45 days for me. It's better than missing it months at a time. One thing I'd complain about is I recently stopped taking my birth control (trying to get nexplanon) and BOY OOOH BOOOY these mood swings. I'm catching myself being so miserable. It's been almost two weeks since I've stopped taking it. Not sure how badly it'll effect me and my periods. Wishing everyone luck "

• Rjmm
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2021

"I’ve been on this birth control for about 4 months now. It started ok with almost no side effects, however, since the second month my anxiety and obsessive thoughts have gotten really bad. I could be considered a very happy person, I’ve never had anxiety or these kind of thoughts before and now I’m just an emotional mess that I cannot recognize. I tried working out, eating better and just putting my things in order to see if maybe that was causing it, but after looking and looking for other reasons to justify my mood, irritability and anxiety, I came to this pill as my last conclusion. I did not have other side effects, very sore boobs if anything. I didn’t get pregnant which is positive (?), didn’t get nausea and had headaches only for a couple of weeks when starting. Don’t get scared if you want or need to try it though, it is birth control and it works different for everybody. It might work for you. Good luck out there ladies!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 10, 2012

"I've had problems with birth controls since I have started taking them. I was started on Ortho Tri-cyclen and was extremely moody and had issues with tearing of the vaginal walls during intercourse so I was switch to Ortho-cyclen, and the problem persisted. Finally I was switched to Sronyx which solved the problem and the moodiness. I was on it for three years until I was switched to Lessina because my pharmacy didn't carry it. Within the two and a half months I've been on it, I have gained about 5 pounds, have the worst acne I've ever experienced, and cry over NOTHING. Desperately trying to find a pharmacy that carries Sronyx."

• Cano
• June 11, 2019

"Wish I could rate a zero. I used to be on Aviane and LOVED it. But my pharmacy randomly gave me Lessina and told me it would be the same, it’s just the generic brand. I totally thought that made sense so did not think anything about the change. I’ve been on this dosage for 4 years and never had issues. On the Lessina brand I gained about 15 pounds and I spot for a month about every 4 months. NOT WORTH IT. ill be taking my 3rd trip to the gyno this Friday for spotting and will be getting off of Lissena."

• Anon
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 7, 2019

"I've been on Lessina bith control pill for a year. The first couple of months I was spotting a lot but then I started to have a normal period. I don't have any bad side effects. I've always had anxiety but its just the same as before so its not the pills that’s giving me anxiety. Everything else is fine and now my period are lighter and shorter. Just remember to take them on time everyday for this to work well for you."

• Mano
• July 1, 2019

"I would not recommend this pill to anyone who has prior anxiety issues. Typically I am able to keep my anxiety under control with exercise and diet, however, on this pill, it has been off the charts. Every day I go from being okay, to running scenarios in my head that are outrageous, to feelings of impending doom, to being okay again. My chest constantly feels tight and my breath is short. At first, I wasn't sure if all this was the pill or the changes I have going on in my life (new job, going on a trip without my kids, husband transitioning jobs), however, while I was on my period the issues were manageable and I didn't feel like a complete nutbag all the time. Along with the above, the hormonal acne I currently have is getting worse and I am retaining a ton of water. I am sure this pill works great for some women but it is absolutely wrecking my system and in the process of trying to get off it now."

• Maddy
• July 26, 2019

"My pharmacy switched me to Lessina from Aviane saying that it was just a generic brand and basically the same thing so I took it for 4 months. In the first month I noticed my anxiety started to flare up out of control and I would get very bad migraines. Then it got worse, I was short of breath from doing simple tasks or even nothing at all. then came numb arms and chest pains and the doctor telling me I have extremely high blood pressure (I've always had great blood pressure). Then I started experiencing excruciating pain from the base of my spine all the way up into my skull and my jaw, I could hardly sleep. I drove myself crazy trying to figure out what was causing it, then I read the side effects of this birth control and realized I had over half of the severe ones. I stopped taking it and all those horrible symptoms stopped. I was so relieved. I know everyone is affected differently so just keep an eye out for the extreme symptoms so that you can get help if you react adversely."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2017

"Literally the worst birth control ever. I was on orsythia & my pharmacy said this was the "generic" version. My period was ALWAYS regular & my period came two weeks earlier this month. It also makes me break out & gained about 5 pounds. I have become very emotional & depressed & I was never like that now. I cry for everything. DO NOT RECOMMEND"

• Ghoulia
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2019

"Loved it at first and but now I'm totally over it. The first few days I got head aches, that went away quickly and didn't bother me much. The first week I was nauseous, that went away and was bearable. First month went by smoothly. Second month was absolutely bad. Non. Stop. Bleeding. It's not a heavy flow, just light spotting , but three weeks of light spotting is horrible! I've been PMS'ing for three freaking weeks! Fighting with my boyfriend, paranoid anxiety, acne all over my body AND A HORRIBLE VAGINAL ODOR it's not going away and makes my bf not want to have sex. So what's the point of bc if we're not even having sex?! Right now I haven't bled in 3 days which is a miracle but the smell still lingers and I'm showering 3 times a day.. my Dr keeps telling me to wait the 3/4 months for my body to adjust but the stench is unbearable and I'm probably going to switch brands."

• Momma
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2020

"I was prescribed Lessina post partum, and it has been super! Helped regulate my post partum depression, and anxiety. I however have an increase in appetite, and experienced mild headaches, and nausea for the first couple of weeks. I love the fact that it regulates my period, I always know when I'll have it, and am prepared! I definitely will continue to take love it."

• Mady
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2020

"Took this Lessina birth control pillfor about 4-5 days and couldn’t stand the abdominal pain I was getting from it so I stopped, it was so bad I thought it was my appendix. I got acne and I’ve never had a problem with that, worst cramps ever, abdominal and bowel issues, going to the doctor in about a week to try something else out"

• Fefe
• February 3, 2015

"It is very good no side effects. I've been on Depo and Mirena both of which I do not recommend but Lessina no acne, nothing. You might get moody and as long you work out you won't gain or take the pills early mornings."

• aano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2018

"When I first started this pill on the first month, after a few weeks I broke out like crazy. I am on the second month now and it has gotten a lot better. I haven't broken out yet this month, but I just have some left over scarring. I haven't had any weight gain and have no effects of mood, but I do have breast tenderness. I had an increase in sex drive my first month but now it seems to have balanced out. The only thing is if I accidentally miss a day and double up the dose the next day I will feel extremely nauseous. I was previously on Trinessa lo and I prefer Lessina over Trinessa."