Levlen User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Youngin
• March 27, 2019

For Birth Control "I started this when I was 16. I was terrified hearing all the side effects. The doctor I had said I could skip my first period. (But after-going-to-another-doctor, it-is-highly-not-recommended-to-do-that apparently). The second month I had breakthrough bleeding, that turned into a 21 day period. This time I was the angriest, nastiest person. I went to the doctors at 12 days and said to wait longer to see if it would stop. Then on the 20th day I went back as it hadn't stopped and he put me on 30 ED. This stopped my period almost immediately. Throughout this month that I stayed on Levlen 30 I had severe depression. It was very very bad. I changed back to 20 ED. I haven’t skipped a period yet as I’m too scared to but I would 100% recommend. I have been very sexually active in this time and I have not had a pregnancy scare. I don’t use condoms as I trust my pill. I have had no side effects on this one other than slight mood swings and a little bit more emotional. No-weight-gain. This pill is very very good towards me."

• Anonymous
• August 18, 2009

For Birth Control "I was on Levora (brand) for several months before switching to Levlen (generic) due to my pharmacy being unable to stock the brand name drug. Over the last several months on Levlen I've noticed my moodiness increasing and my sex drive drastically decreasing. This happened once before when switching from brand to generic."

• Maria
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been using Levlan for the last 4 months. I don’t recommend this pill at all. Previously I was on Estelle with no problems. Dr changed me. I know everyone is different and their hormones and bodies act different.. but I’ve never had any problems with any medication before.. I’ve always had relatively great skin especially on my face! A few weeks after on Levlan and my cheeks, chin and forehead have been covered in tiny lumps and almost cyst like pimples since! I’m 24 years old and have never had acne. I’ve also been have crazy mood swings or been upset/depressed and I don’t even know why. Never been like this before and I’ll never use Levlan again. Been back on Estelle for 1 week and my face is already 3x better. Hope this helps!!"

• Anoth...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 11, 2022

For Birth Control "I’m sharing as I have had a positive experience with Levlen ED. Remember when looking for reviews people with a bad experience are more likely to write a review. I have used Levlen for 10 years and was on Yasmin prior, I only changed as Levlen was cheaper pill. I do fitness competitions and have had no trouble with weight gain/or loss while on this pill, it doesn’t affect my moods or increase my anxiety. I’ve had a really positive experience, as with all birth control the only way to know it works well with you is to try."

• nbell
• November 9, 2011

For Birth Control "This was the first pill I tried. My periods were always regular and I had very mild teenage acne beforehand, but after taking this for 3 months I had the most AWFUL cystic acne on my chin and forehead. I swapped to another and it disappeared. A friend of mine had the exact same experience."

• sacha
• April 20, 2016

For Birth Control "I switched to Levlen after being on Brenda for 3 years, Levlen was such a terrible choice! I got horrible skin and had dryness issues often. my period cramps were unbearable to the point of not being able to walk and my mood swings became uncontrollable. I've just moved back on to Brenda recently and these problems are already starting to go away!"

• Charl...
• April 1, 2016

"I've been on this pill for about 4 months and since the first month I started getting cystic acne. I've never had acne in my life and I feel no longer confident with my skin I do not recommend this pill at all I have so much acne around my face and neck"

• ellegee
• July 22, 2015

For Birth Control "I was on Levlen for around 8 months. I started it a month before my wedding day, and because I'm still quite young, I was really adamant about contraception. After researching about pills, i figured as long as i didnt get acne breakouts, gain weight or get hairy, it was perfect. Boy, was I wrong! I was completely depressed, anxious and stressed the entire time, my libido was almost non-existent and i started to get cyctic acne on my face... you can imagine how all of this would affect newlyweds!! It wasnt until i had a major breakdown a month ago that I knew i had to get off Levlen ASAP! I'm now on Femme Tab and its working fine, just waiting to see how my hormones will react!"

• Lulu
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2019

For Birth Control "I took Levlen ED for 1 year and gained 5kg, was very anxious and moody but eventually it settled down. I then stopped the pill and a few months later I am back on it... After 10 days on Levlen ED, my anxiety and moodiness has increased, and I have gotten TERRIBLE acne all over my face. As someone who barely ever gets pimples, I am mortified. I have also completely lost my appetite (although it might be because of stress?). Anyway I will be stopping the pill tomorrow and asking my doctor for an alternative. Not worth it."

• Elle
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2018

For Birth Control "I started the pill 4 and a half months ago as my first hormonal contraception, and I was prescribed with levlen. I was a little nervous but I only ever experienced slight side effects and by the end of that pill packet my body had gotten used to it and I felt fine. However when I went to get my repeats they didn't have levlen in stock so I was given lenest 30, a generic version, which I was assured would be no different. Since I started that one 2 weeks ago, I've been emotionally unstable and basically a mess. I can't wait to go back to levlen when I'm done with these."

• Karmi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 7, 2016

For Birth Control "I used to be on Levlen, had no problems at all. I changed to Depo which is an injection contraceptive, so I didn't have to remember to take a pill. On Depo I gained a lot of weight and was unable to control my emotions. I intend on returning to Levlen now. The only drawback is remembering to take the pill. Make sure you find a contraceptive that suits YOUR body. Levlen seemed to be fine for me, but it may be different for you and others."

• Jayne
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 19, 2020

For Birth Control "Fantastic for birth control and missing periods for a few months in my 20s. Had children and a 10 yr break... as I approached 40s it doesn’t seem strong enough for my body now and I get breakthrough bleeding after a few weeks. Can’t seem to miss a period now and don’t want to go on higher hormone dose. Found out from a colposcopy it’s also causing tissues to grow outside of cervix which causes bleeding easily. More reason for me to stop taking the pill now."

• Jano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2019

For Birth Control "I’m about half way through my first packet and it honestly hasn’t done me any good so far. I’ve had an increase in appetite and I’m just constantly hungry and wanting to eat and I never used to eat as much and it’s quite concerning because I don’t want to put on weight. I’ve also found that I’ve just been so moody like usually I’m quite a happy person and I’m patient and understanding but recently I’ve just been so angry and just don’t want to deal with anyone and have 0 patience. I’m going to try just finish the pack but if it still continues I’m definitely switching to another pill."

• LucyLou
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2019

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "Was worried about switching from Brenda (a high dose pill) to Levlen but after 10 years on Brenda felt it was time to try. Brenda has made my acne go away and so was concerned that would come back. Pleased to say skin has been fantastic.. clearer than before actually and smoother and not as dry? Small patch of break through bleed once but only minor. No other side effects or problems. This pill is SO much cheaper than Brenda too so I’m wishing I’d given it a go much sooner."

• Anonymous
• July 16, 2009

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was having heavy bleeding and long cycles, they would last over 2 weeks. With my next cycle I started taking Levlen on day one and had no bleeding on day two. I was surprised how quickly it worked to stop bleeding immediately."

• Anony...
• February 14, 2020

For Birth Control "I'm a 29 yr old in New Zealand. Not been on any contraceptive before. I tried Levlen for 6 weeks before I quit. My period normally lasts for 10 days so my Dr. and I were hoping that by taking the pill I wouldn't get periods anymore full stop. And that my mood would be more stable as my periods often made me sad. I took the pills correctly skipped the sugar pills and just kept taking a hormone pill every morning. BUT still got my period. The worst thing was that it lasted almost 30days! And I was very anxious and felt like more of an angry and impatient person. I wasn't sure whether to keep taking it and see if it stabilised after 3-4months. I had friends say good things about taking the pill so was half hopeful half scared/worried. But at this point after a month of bleeding I was over it. I went back to my dr and she said I had a very unusual response to it and we decided to stop taking it. It literally did the opposite of what we were aiming for."

• Mano
• February 22, 2021

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Levlen for PMDD. This changed my whole world - gone are the extended fits of crying and bouts of inexplicable rage. Within days of starting my first cycle I felt the bloat come in instantly, really sore nipples and I felt really tired. Essentially, I felt like I was pregnant (according to google searches) but for me it's a small price to pay for the benefits I get. I am in my second month and the water weight seems to be going down, I have gotten back into my usual exercise routine and my skin is markedly improved too. I allowed a withdrawal bleed and experienced PMS-like symptoms but not the terrifying rage and profound sadness that I usually do. I am over 35 and have cardiac issues so I will have to be monitored closely and will be bummed if my specialists decide that this medication isn't for me. It's restored my sanity!"

• Sarah...
• March 31, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "My experience with contraceptives has been a rocky one. Levlen, so far, has been the only contraceptive I've tried that did not lead to constant black discharge. I've the implanon and several times have been prescribed slightly different pills, and there was absolutely nothing I could do to regular my discharge and periods, sometimes for months at a time. After taking Levlen for two days, my discharge would return to normal. It is definitely my preferred contraceptive method :)"

• Sandy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2019

For Birth Control "I used this Levlen for 4 months. It made me bleed mid cycle and a few other random times. It just wasn't reliable. I used to wake up soaking wet with sweat every night. I had to buy water proof covers for my bed and change it every day. This has never happened to me before on any pill or medication. I came off it and came back to normal 3 months later. I will never try it again."

• San
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 17, 2020

For Birth Control "I'm onto my second month and I'm experiencing constant sleep breaks, waking every few hours and nightmares, heavy head and two migraines so far. I usually sleep with no issues at all. My mood is very short tempered and I seem to get anger snaps which is so unlike me. Also acne all around my chin area has worsened. I started this pill because of the lower dose, previously I was taking Brenda ED to control acne but that made me sooo depressed to a point where I was crying at the smallest things and thinking the worst. Was hoping Levlen would help because of the lower dose but sadly not. So disappointed"

• Kathe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2015

For Birth Control "I jumped onto Levlen just under a week ago and since then I have been CONSTANTLY nauseous, to the point that I can't even concentrate at work. I have not actually vomited but the nausea is debilitating! I thought maybe I should have a good meal before taking it, so did so but no success came of it. Calling my dr today to switch meds!"

• Sam
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 25, 2022

For Birth Control "I started Levlen purely to prevent pregnancy and in that regard, it has worked well. I never had acne before taking this pill but I’ve been taking it for a year now and my skin is the worst it has ever been. While adjusting to it, I experienced severe nausea and bloating, but after six months these symptoms have disappeared. There was no effect to my libido as far as I’ve noticed but I did notice that my mental health has taken a turn for the worse. Really bad anxiety for a while after taking the pill, and some symptoms such as hot flashes, hyperventilating, that I’ve never experienced before. Yes, in my experience it works to prevent pregnancy but it has had some considerable negative impacts on my life too."

• Horre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 18, 2023

For Endometriosis "Started taking Levlen about 6 weeks ago, horrendous experience with it, immediate weight gain, depressed and where I would have a heavy period for 1 week a month I've had a constant period for the past 6 weeks with sore boobs. I spoke to the doctor who changed around the dose and the bleeding seemed to get lighter but I still have it. I've zero sex drive with it and moody all of the time. I will be stopping this pill, especially after reading all the other experiences with it also."

• anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 22, 2020

For Birth Control "Like others I was on Norimin for about 10 years, but unable to get it due to COVID or other supply reasons. I was prescribed Levlen. I persisted for 3 months. They were the most awful 3 months. My moods were out of control I had massive pimple break outs, after not even having my period on Norimin I experience heavy bleeding and cramping on Levlen, I have put on 5kg, I had glands popping up everywhere. Worst pill ever! I am now on Valette. I hope it is a better experience. It is not subsidised and I am paying about $85 for 3 months, but I was at a point where I didn't care I just needed to change pills."

• Anonymous
• August 12, 2015

For Birth Control "I was on Portia when I started birth control, and was on it for years and never had any problems until I switched to Levlen due to insurance changes. Ever since I started this brand, I have gained 27 pounds, had drastic mood swings right before/ while I am on my period and night sweats. The periods are getting more painful as time goes by. I didn't realize all these things I've been experience could be related to the birth control until I looked up reviews and saw similar complaints. I made a doctors appointment for later this week, and I really hope to switch off of Levlen. All the side effects are too unbearable to not notice after 6 months of putting up with them!"