Isibloom and Mood Swings: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Bab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2019

For Birth Control "My age is 18, and the only side effects I’ve had are mood swings, and I’m very emotional, getting frustrated and annoyed very easily. I still have a cycle, but I don't cramp anymore. I've only been taking it for 2 months, and it's perfect."

• sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 29, 2018

"Started on this birth control after 2 years of heavy periods and extremely painful cramping, and other pills I've tried before could never numb the pain of these cramps. My doctor put me on the continuous dose of Isibloom, and for the first 2 months, it was fantastic. Clear skin, no periods, and no pain whatsoever. The third month became absolute bad for me. Within a week, I had put on 6 pounds, then by week 3, it was 15 lb. My mood was a rollercoaster, and every small inconvenience had me either in tears or livid to the point of getting into screaming matches with my own family. My skin broke out with awful cystic acne in areas I have never gotten acne before. The pain in my neck and lower back has made me have to cancel plans and even stay out of classes. Do NOT take this if you have had bad experiences with similar hormonal birth controls because this is definitely the worst one I've ever taken."

• BEW...
• January 15, 2020

For Birth Control "I started this BC 3 months ago after losing insurance, it was cheaper than the NuvaRing. After finishing my 3rd pack of hormonal pills, I started having withdrawal symptoms (jaw pain, shaking, hot flashes, heart palpitations, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, extreme mood swings). These symptoms lasted for 1 week straight, 24 hr/day. I wasn't feeling like myself, and I took myself to the ER 2x in 24 hours due to side effects. You know it was bad when I went to the ER 2x with NO INSURANCE! After my placebo week, I started back on the NuvaRing and feel 100x better and like myself again. I was prescribed anxiety medication to help me through this awful week. I've never had anxiety or depression before, or heart palpitations. I'm having a heart monitor put on for a month when I get health insurance to ensure that I'm no longer experiencing heart rates of 90-175 EVERY DAY. Figured out this medicine is double the dosage of hormones compared to the NuvaRing. This explains withdrawal symptoms. Beware."

• Ame...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2019

For Birth Control "I got Isibloom through The Pill Club. During the first week, I took the pill in the morning, and I would get very nauseous, have headaches, and tender breasts. After reading some reviews, I decided to start taking the pill at night, and symptoms went away. After taking it for two months, I've noticed that my appetite changes every day - sometimes I'll be very hungry or not hungry at all. However, I haven't gained any weight from the pill. Also, my mood swings calmed down by the end of the second month!"

• Rhy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2019

For Birth Control "I started Isibloom in April, and I wanted something that would stop my period. It works, I'll give it the benefit of the doubt, the pill does its job. But in the beginning, I experienced mood swings and nausea, which is understandable because your hormones are changing once you begin. But one thing for anyone looking at taking this pill, I will warn you about now: don't miss a single day. Doesn't matter if it's past the time you're supposed to take it, still take it. I missed two days, and I'm having the worst cramps and heaviest period I've ever had. And for me, that's insane, I used to vomit from pain and had heavy periods before the pill, but this takes the cake. It's a sharp, persistent pain, almost to the point I want to see a doctor. But so far, that has been the worst thing to happen to me. So if you want to take Isibloom, do so. But be warned about the side effects of missing even just one day."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 14, 2019

For Birth Control "I was switched from Cyred to Isibloom, and TBH, I hate it. I’ve been having really intense mood swings/depression. I feel like a different person. I have no motivation to do anything and have had a noticeable loss of interest in my hobbies and even just going out to see friends. I also have been experiencing fatigue. I’m soooo tired all the time. I’ve been having to take 2-5 hour naps in the middle of the day."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2019

For Birth Control "I haven't even been taking this pill for two weeks. In this time, I am having extreme trouble sleeping (even with the help of sleep aid pills), back pain, horrible cramping, and not to mention mood swings. I have been extremely irritated. I will be fine one minute, then start crying for absolutely no reason. I have no desire to be on a medication that completely alters my personality. This kind of depression is not okay, and in my opinion, not worth it."

• Cat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 4, 2021

For Birth Control "I started Isibloom back in June 2019. I got prescribed it using The Pill Club. I’m now 19 and have had a pretty good experience. I haven’t had any crazy medical issues or bad side effects. I didn’t gain weight, nor did this make my acne worse. I used to have back acne, but once going on this, it went away and I do not experience any breakouts. I also haven’t had any pregnancy scares or food cravings (outside of being very hangry on your period, lol). I also noticed my periods have become much lighter—I used to have a 5-day period, now it’s been reduced to 2 days with very light bleeding towards the end. The one thing is that my moods have definitely changed. I’m not depressed or have anxiety, but I get very angry really easily, and I’m sensitive now, so it’s easy to make me cry. Other than that, it’s good."

• Pan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been on Isibloom for 4 months. I noticed a big difference in my eating habits. I eat less and lost about 15 pounds since starting. I have had major mood swings in the beginning where I even scared my family. I wouldn’t recommend this to teens, just young adults. The hormones make me go back and forth with my acne, but only around my regular period time, and I still get ovulation pain while on the pill, so I’m not sure it’s actually doing what it’s supposed to. My advice: research as much as possible about what you want to put into your body and talk to your doctor or nurse about it, they will put you on a better track than looking at reviews."

• Cur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 8, 2019

For Birth Control "I've seen a lot of bad reviews about Isibloom birth control pill, and it makes me worry, but I personally like it. I've been on it for 2 months now, and the first month went pretty well. I lost almost all my appetite and didn't eat much. I have pretty bad mood swings that it seemed to help and even out some. Now, the second month is basically my usual mood swings and pretty regular appetite. Occasionally, I don't have an appetite, or I have too much of an appetite. My acne hasn't increased, and I don't have any weird discharge, and lastly, I'm not pregnant. All in all, I like it."

• Bra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2019

For Birth Control "I was bleeding for 4 months before I started Isibloom. I’ve been on it for a month, and it was one of the best things I’ve done so far. I haven’t had my period yet (skipped first month's placebo). My only complaint is my cramps, the decrease in my appetite, the occasional mood swing, and vomiting. Being someone that suffers from endometriosis, PMDD, and menorrhagia, I’ll take those symptoms, lol. I take this at night, right before bed, along with another vitamin, and it works perfectly."

• Joa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been on Isibloom for 6 months, and that has been my only use for preventing pregnancy and has worked great for that. The first 3 months were my body getting used to the pill. I was feeling nauseous, and my mood swings were all over the place. I was worried it wasn’t going to change. Now at 6 months, I feel normal. That second week, I still get emotional, not depression, but every little thing will make me cry, like “I love my boyfriend too much” or “awwww, that’s so cute,” kind of cries. Other than that, it works great."

• Joa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been on Isibloom for 6 months, and that has been my only use for preventing pregnancy and has worked great for that. The first 3 months were my body getting used to the pill. I was feeling nauseous, and my mood swings were all over the place. I was worried it wasn’t going to change. Now at 6 months, I feel normal. That second week, I still get emotional, not depression, but every little thing will make me cry, like “I love my boyfriend too much” or “awwww, that’s so cute,” kind of cries. Other than that, it works great."

• fir...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 27, 2020

For Birth Control "I am 19 years old, this is my first birth control, and I have been on it for around 9 months. The first 3-7 months were bearable, I didn’t gain weight, my mood swings increased a little, and I had a few headaches here and there. Months 8-9, I’m noticing more breakouts on my skin and more dryness around my eyes, it could just be the environment, though. Overall, Isibloom does its job of preventing pregnancy, and its side effects aren't all too bad."

• Dez...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2019

For Birth Control "This pill Isibloom started out great with little to no side effects and seemingly does its job considering I’m not pregnant. However, after 3 months, I began to experience severe mood swings. I cry all the time over little things and sometimes nothing. I also get uncontrollably angry and lash out on everyone. I have no motivation and I’m depressed most of the time. Some other side effects I’ve noticed were painful periods, nausea (to the point that I actually fainted), weight gain, and bloating. This pill is not worth taking, it greatly affected my mental health. After today, I will no longer be taking Isibloom. I absolutely DO NOT recommend."

• Sug...
• September 30, 2019

For Birth Control "Everyone's bodies will react differently, so keep that in mind while you're reading through these reviews. I've been taking this for 2 months now, about to start my third pack. My first month wasn't bad, I practically had no side effects. I cried a couple of times, but I was also going through a lot of changes in my life at that time, so I have no idea if the pills amplified my emotions or not. The second month was pretty horrible. I had really bad nausea that I've never experienced before. I would be sitting there, and I'd constantly feel like throwing up. That eventually went away, but then the sadness/mood swings came back. Again, I don't know if I can blame the pills because I do struggle with mental health, but I feel like it amplified that sadness. It was more like once a week. But now that I'm starting my third pack, it hasn't been as bad. In summary, I experienced some nasty side effects, but they weren't every day, and they didn't last too long."

• Mis...
• October 1, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been taking this birth control for 4 months now. I was scared for a second because most of the reviews have horrible side effects. With me, I haven’t had any mood swings, no weight gain or loss, no dizziness, I feel the same. I guess Isibloom is not meant for everyone."

• Ano...
• October 10, 2019

For Birth Control "Currently on the first week of my second pack, and I’m still not too sure about how I feel about this birth control. I’ve taken two other types of pills before trying Isibloom and never had noticeable side effects. However, I’ve definitely noticed a few with this pill. The first week, I noticed that I had terrible mood swings, but those stopped between week 2 and 3. Since classes have started back up, I have started taking my Adderall again, so I am not sure if my appetite and weight have decreased from that or from this birth control, but I have lost about 10 pounds since the first month of taking Isibloom. Another issue that I have had is terrible discharge. The flow of it is very heavy, and it honestly has a slight odor that I am not fond of. I’ve also been randomly nauseous for a few minutes at a time and become lightheaded/dizzy when I stand up too fast. Other than these things, this pill has been okay so far, and I hope it works out!"

• jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2019

For Birth Control "Almost on my last row of Isibloom, and I wanted to share my experience so far... The first two weeks of taking it, I was having pretty severe nausea at night. I take my pill at 6:30 p.m., and around 10-11, I would start to feel very nauseous, and it would last until 1 p.m. the next day. Now I haven’t been feeling too sick, but I have been getting random stomach cramps. I'm guessing because my period should be here soon. I feel as though I have been a little more emotional lately, too, and having random mood swings, and also I’ve noticed some eyebrow hair loss. Other than these small inconveniences, I've really had no other problems. Hoping everything starts to become normal and my body gets used to it."

• jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2019

For Birth Control "Almost on my last row of Isibloom, and I wanted to share my experience so far... The first two weeks of taking it, I was having pretty severe nausea at night. I take my pill at 6:30 p.m., and around 10-11, I would start to feel very nauseous, and it would last until 1 p.m. the next day. Now I haven’t been feeling too sick, but I have been getting random stomach cramps. I'm guessing because my period should be here soon. I feel as though I have been a little more emotional lately, too, and having random mood swings, and also I’ve noticed some eyebrow hair loss. Other than these small inconveniences, I've really had no other problems. Hoping everything starts to become normal and my body gets used to it."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 5, 2019

For Birth Control "To anyone looking to get on birth control for the first time, I would recommend Isibloom, but that’s just based on my experience. I’ve taken it for the past two and a half months. I would say that even before BC, I had slight pains during intercourse, so if you’re reading all the reviews that included that like I did, keep an open mind. I did not have the worst acne nor cramping before BC and still do not on Isibloom. Regarding mood swings, however, I used to have just horrible mood swings on my own, and I would say since Isibloom, I really haven’t. I wouldn’t say they cured them, but I just wanted to note that. So if you’re looking for a cheaper starter BC, I would definitely recommend. But everybody reacts differently, so good luck, ladies!"

• Dix...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 9, 2019

For Birth Control "I was originally taking Cyred EQ. Then, for some odd reason I don't know, my birth control provider switched me to one of the generics, Isibloom. At first, it wasn't bad. It made my skin clearer. I never got pregnant. It didn't really affect my sex drive. But on Cyred EQ, it let me skip my periods by not taking the placebo. I still got my periods once in a while. They weren't painful but annoying. You miss just one pill on Isibloom and BAM! Period. And I developed some of the NASTIEST mood swings. I could be in the best mood ever, and the next second, something so small would set me off. I'd get unreasonably angry and aggressive, and I would start to scream at people. Even at loved ones, like my mom. It gave me really bad depression. I'd get upset and cry over little things. Once in a while, I would have really depressed dark thoughts. I just took my last pill tonight and I'm throwing the rest away. I'm done."

• bri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2019

For Birth Control "Well, my experience is a mixture. I've been on this BC for almost a month. Just started the green pills 3 days ago, but I haven't started my period, and I never not have my period. Anyone have this issue? I haven't missed a pill or been late taking them at all. But the first week of this BC, I was extremely moody, especially day 3. I was mean and grumpy really badly. But then the next day I was fine. I haven't had any other mood swings except I've been a little emotional lately, but I figured it was because I was about to start. My acne has gotten a little worse starting last week, but again I figured it was because I was about to start my period. Other than that, it's been great. Boosted my sex drive tremendously! :) No nausea or diarrhea. So far, I recommend this BC."

• Dia...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 26, 2021

For Birth Control "I am 25 years old, and I was prescribed Isibloom over a year ago. I have not experienced any negative side effects! I will say that I may have gained a little bit of weight, but nothing extreme/out of my normal range. I do not have any mood swings or headaches! My period/withdrawal bleeding is pretty much exactly the same as it was pre-birth control! The only thing that changed from that was that my breasts do not get sore before my period. My experience pre-birth control vs. now is pretty much the same, other than I am protected from pregnancy!"

• Ang...
• December 16, 2020

For Birth Control "I started taking Isibloom in June 2019, the first month or two was horrible for mood swings, etc. Mainly PMS symptoms. It took me about 6 to 9 months of being on it for my periods to not come every month. I don't do the green pills in the pack, I just keep going with the orange pills. I'm now at the point where I just get my period every 2 to 3 months. I have not gained weight from what I can tell. Also, I haven't had any effects with acne, if anything, my skin might be clearer? The bad side effects of this, though, is that I believe it has made me a lot more depressed and anxious. I tend to be more sensitive to things people say and cry more often. Also, beware it might get rid of your sex drive. I used to have a very high sex drive, and then when I went on Isibloom, it's like nothing arouses me and, to put it frankly, I'm never horny anymore. I may switch to an IUD, but I've heard those are even worse. For now, though, I will stick with Isibloom."