Low-Ogestrel-28 User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)
Low-Ogestrel-28 has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 67 reviews on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 24% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Low-Ogestrel-28
- hotch...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- October 7, 2018
For Birth Control "I was on the pill for over 3 years; I stopped for a few months and started again, and this is what I've noticed. I still give it a decent rating because it prevented pregnancy and regulated my cycle. However, my periods never stopped being moderate-heavy and my cramps are actually worse on LO; I couldn't function without Midol when I was off. I also have highish blood pressure and headaches/migraines, which this pill only exacerbated. Off LO, I had sometimes-normal-usually-prehypertension readings and now on Low-ogestrel are again stage 1/2 hypertension readings and my headaches are much more common all cycle, as opposed to mainly a couple here and there. I'm only 19 and would really like to get back to enjoying my youth instead of feeling like garbage all the time, so I think I'll switch to condoms instead."
- Noey
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 27, 2017
For Birth Control "I really like this medication, however it does make me a bit grouchy and mean during the first week of each pill package. My appetite is normal. My periods are very light. No cramps. Was worried about the weight gain, but I have lost weight so I am guessing it can be due to work or some ingredient that does not cause a lot of bloat and water retention. In result, I am looking forward to stay with this brand."
- Alc
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- September 19, 2017
For Birth Control "Was on it for about a year and 2 months. Experienced no weight gain or mood swings. My acne was not severe by any means but it did flare the first month I started taking low-ogestrel, which went away the next month. Still get occasional pimples closer to my period. Had to switch because after about 11-12 months I started spotting during the active pills, which turned into full blown periods that would last for 2 weeks. Tried to ride it out because my doctor suggested it might be a hiccup, but it continued for two more months. Was bummed because I loved this birth control."
- Geeee
- August 30, 2015
For Birth Control "Well just started these pills this month, on my third week and I could already feel some minor side effects. I started cramping within the 2nd week, I'm a little bit more moody, and my sex drive definitely decreased mainly because I've been cramping a lot. I will give it a couple of months before I decide to switch. Hopefully it goes away."
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- Meg
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- January 22, 2020
For Birth Control "I have been taking Low-Ogestrel for about 8 or more years. I has helped my periods significantly. I used to have long periods and horrible cramps but now they are light and very rarely do I get bad and or painful periods. I did not have weight gain from this, I had some acne the first month or so, but that’s normal with any birth control"
- blb
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 4, 2022
For Birth Control "I was on Low-Ogestrel for about a year and a half after getting married. I experiences about 30lbs of weight gain, moodiness, anxiousness and overall felt depressed. I stopped birth control in May of 2021 after my husband and I decided we wanted to start trying to a baby. I have always had regular periods. It took 2 months for my period to come back and now I believe I have pill induced PCOS. I get a period every other month and we have been trying for about 5 months now and no luck. We have started seeing a fertility doctor and are getting bloodwork done to see what next steps we can take. I definitely do not recommend any form of hormonal birth control if you plan to start a family down the road. Looking back, we both seriously regret the pill and wish we went with natural family planning instead."
- Rlt
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- September 2, 2017
For Birth Control "My pharmacy used this brand and cryselle interchangeably, but both were generally the same thing for me. I gained a lot of weight on depo before this, and though I haven't gained more on this pill, I haven't been able to lose much weight on it either. My face isn't necessarily breaking out, but cheeks have been red with little bumps almost like rosacea since starting this brand. It isn't constant but does flare up sometimes. The only really bad side effect I've noticed is I've gotten really bad anxiety and mood swings. It is still way better than how I felt on depo and the birth control is really cheap ($15 per pack) so I will stick with it until I have money to try other brands"
- leedl...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 10, 2018
For Birth Control "I began taking LO when I was 18 as my periods were always painful, heavy, a full week long and irregular for the 5 years before beginning this medication, with cycles anywhere from 18 days to 35 days. The bad cramps, heavyish flow and lengthy period never really went away when I began the pill, which is the only reason I give this less than a 10/10. I fortunately never had a problem with my skin, and LO definitely didn't create any problem. The main reason I was prescribed this pill over any other is because it's totally covered by insurance. It has been very effective at doing what it's supposed to for me, ie preventing pregnancy and it's a really nice bonus to not have to panic about not being protected from a period that I don't know when to expect. I am going to stop taking this pill only because after 3.5 years, I am sooooo tired of taking a pill every day. I'll just take my chances lol."
- Anony...
- April 16, 2016
For Birth Control "I was put on the pill when I was 16 for a possible ovarian cyst. I was on it for about a year or so before I came off of it for the negative side effects. My body went back to normal straight away and didn't think anything of it. When I met my husband, we talked and decided that it wasn't the right time for us and went back on it. I was on it for 14 months and got off of it for the same reasons as before and also we want to try to concieve. I have not had my period since November. I went to my doctor in January who put me on Provera for ten days and finally got a withdrawal period. It's mid April and still nothing. Don't do it."
- Aphro...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 2, 2020
For Birth Control "This medication has been pretty good overall. I haven’t gotten pregnant and my acne has gotten noticeably better. I have gained maybe 10 pounds in the months I’ve been taking it but I’m not sure if it’s because of the pill or just quarantine weight. I do get headaches on my period now when I didn’t before, but overall I’m happy taking this medication."
- Lilith
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 14, 2019
For Birth Control "I loved the Low-Ogestrel, since I didn't feel any symptoms, and I didn't gain weight or lost hair. The bad ONLY side effect is excess hair growth (hirsutism). My doctor switch me for another brand of pill."
- Anonymous
- June 16, 2008
For Birth Control "I have tried several different birth controls. They all gave me major mood swings. This birth control is the first one that I have been able to take successfully."
- Anonymous
- May 4, 2009
For Birth Control "Been on this pill going on two and a half years now, no problems so far. I have rarely had bad cramps and I have had no issues with spotting to date. Overall, a gentle but highly effective pill."
- JSIM
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 24, 2014
For Birth Control "Sweating all the time....right through my clothes. Think too high for me"
- emano
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 18, 2020
For Birth Control "okay I'm going to admit there is some nausea but after about 2 weeks it goes away. Also my breasts are slowly getting bigger... not sure if anyone else has similar results. Other than that it works"
- I...
- January 2, 2011
For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I get severe acne now, I sweat more often then not now, and I now have cramping - which I have never had before. Plus I start my period early and end late."
- meano
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 25, 2020
For Birth Control "Low-Ogestrel-28 is pretty good! Fixed my period cycle and migraines but gave me some nausea"
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For Birth Control "Before being on birth control, I had light bleeding, but terrible, painful cramps, and I started experiencing migraine headaches from my periods. The first bc that my doctor put me on I immediately started having worst abdominal cramping that I ever felt. So, after six months, she switched me to low-ogestrel 28, the first month was fine, but now I'm experiencing abdominal cramping again, and a little light headedness during the intense cramping, I take the pill in the morning, and the cramping happens, usually at night. I also think that its messing up my GI tract, because I'm experiencing upset stomach & diarrhea issues that I have never experienced before, I definitely will be switching to something else."