Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• sar...
• November 20, 2011

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Birth Control "I have only been on Beyaz for a week, but I have noticed a significant decrease in appetite. I have already lost weight on this pill. So far, I have noticed increased minor headaches and nausea the first few days. So far, I really like this pill, the last pill I was on made me gain weight, and I was very emotional. Hope it continues to be a good pill for me."

• Anonymous
• July 29, 2011

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Birth Control "I have been on Beyaz for a little over a week, and I feel like a crazy person. Like so many of the comments I've read, I also switched from Yaz to Beyaz after its Bayer Saver's Program expired. Now I have headaches almost daily and am extremely moody. It's terrible."

• Bey...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 9, 2016

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Birth Control "I have been on Beyaz birth control for about 5 years now, and I have never really had any serious problems with it! As a birth control, it seems to be working great, no babies here! I've never really had any acne, however, I used to get random pimples on my thighs, which was so strange to me, but when I started Beyaz, they quickly disappeared. My breasts have grown a substantial amount, but I do not have bad bloating or weight gain in other areas, which is awesome. The only downside I have noticed to this medication is that my mood swings were terrible the first couple of weeks. This is normal when you give your body any extra hormones, so I was not too worried about it. The mood swings stopped about 4 weeks in."

• Anonymous
• February 29, 2012

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I love Beyaz. No weight gain at all, and I've been on it for almost a year. Clear skin. No mood swings, although I feel emotional right before my period, but I've always been that way. The only negative thing is I used to be on the Bayer card and paid $25, but now it went up to $62."

• Anonymous
• March 24, 2012

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Birth Control "I've been on Beyaz for almost a year. Since then, I've gone through times of weight gain and loss, which could just be my body's normal function. Recently, I have noticed aversions to certain foods, nausea, severe migraines, and lack of sleep. I haven't noticed a change in sex drive. My skin is flawless, but recently I've had severe migraines."

• Rip...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 2, 2022

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "One of the better experiences with birth control I've had. Granted, I still experienced side effects like some mood swings in the beginning (nothing too severe) and nausea, possibly some related constipation. However, it kept my PMDD symptoms confined to shorter periods of time (a day or two every month or so, as opposed to 3-5 days every month). Breakthrough bleeding was a problem on it after a while, but that could be related to skipping placebos. Compared to other birth control pills I've been on which have sent me into manic/depressive cycles, this has been the best for my body. For comparison, I don't do well with any birth control pills containing northindrone."

• Mis...
• December 4, 2013

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Birth Control "As far as birth control and periods went, this was fine. My periods were much less crampy and painful, my skin didn't change at all. However, it was like my personality completely flipped. I felt robbed of my sense of adventure, I had absolutely no interest in going and doing fun things with my family. I've never had depression, but I think this must be what it feels like. I stopped taking it and am almost back to my old self, even though I'm back to having terrible periods. I will take cramps over how I was acting any day of the week."

• Kph...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2013

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I have been on this pill for 3 months going into 4 and have had my ups and downs with it. The 1st month, I experienced intense mood swings, I was crying and angry all the time and just wanted to be alone. The 2nd month, I was wondering why my acne wasn't going away, but my moods had improved. Although I was experiencing breakthrough bleeding for 15 days, I continued to take the pill. My period also brought cramps like no other. The 3rd month, I have been feeling sort of depressed, but I think that's due to life, not the pill. My breakthrough bleeding still occurred (some days light, some days none), and my skin has improved. I lost weight on Beyaz. I am looking forward to what month 4 brings and hoping all of the negative symptoms are gone."

• kli...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 13, 2012

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Acne "I'm 33 and started having acne and needed to go back on birth control. The great news is my skin cleared up completely within 3 months on Beyaz. The bad news is I've been taking the pill for a little over 6 months, and I'm still having my period twice a month (each lasting between 6-11 days). Definitely not ideal, but they're usually pretty light. I haven't noticed any weight gain (but I do work out intensively 5-6 days a week). Lately, I've been noticing a lot more mood swings, low self-esteem/poor body image, and I have a tremendous amount of guilt about everyday things and a bit of depression. I increased my anti-depressant, and that has seemed to help with the depression aspect, but not the other symptoms."

• Anonymous
• June 27, 2011

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Birth Control "I had been on Yaz for close to a year and was using the Bayer card program to get my refills for $25. With the intro of Beyaz into the market, Bayer no longer offers the discounted price for Yaz, so my OBGYN switched me over so I could continue to use my savings card. Since Beyaz is the EXACT same as Yaz, just with folate, I expected to feel no different. SO WRONG! I am SO moody on Beyaz, fine one day and insane the next, crying for no reason, terrible all-day headaches, and breaking out. I was NEVER like that on Yaz! Luckily, my pharmacy has kept both prescriptions active so I can switch back to Yaz and just buy the generic. I miss paying $25, but I will pay $59 to be sane."

• Anonymous
• July 19, 2011

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Birth Control "I just finished month 2 of Beyaz and am hoping things get better after month 3. I have had just about every side effect that has been listed except for the mood swings. I have gained quite a bit of weight. In the first few weeks of taking Beyaz, I was very nauseous and vomited a few times. I have daily headaches. I have zero sex drive, and the thought of sex makes me ill when I am usually very sexually active. Thank goodness I have an understanding partner. I am unbelievably tired no matter how much sleep I get. I normally have acne on a regular basis, but it hasn't gotten worse, but I am patiently waiting for it to get better. I will continue to take Beyaz as recommended by my doctor for at least another 2 months and hope things get better."

• Anonymous
• December 8, 2011

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium "I was on Yaz for 4 years, I really liked it. I didn't gain weight, but I did notice my period wouldn't start until right before I would be starting a new pack. I switched to the generic to save money, and right away I noticed my period symptoms became much more severe than before. I then switched to Beyaz. I didn't notice it at first, but my sex drive was diminishing. I first blamed it on stress, but after 6 months, I realized that something was really wrong. I went from having a very healthy sex drive to not having one at all, I was also a lot more moody than before. I really don't recommend anyone taking this medication. What's the point of being on birth control if you're not going to WANT to have sex."

• sha...
• November 13, 2017

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Birth Control "I've been on this birth control for about 2 weeks now, and let me explain I've never been on birth control before. I experienced just about no side effects so far, no unusual weight gain, headaches, or cravings. No bad mood swings, and it's already helping my acne (the reason I went on it). The downfall: I've been bleeding for the whole 2 weeks I've been on it. I started it the day of my period as instructed, usually, I bleed for 4-5 days, but I have had my period now for 2 weeks straight. I think it's getting light and about to go away, and then I wake up the next morning, and it's back again! If this side effect continues into the next pack, I may have to give up Beyaz. I am on the generic, by the way."

• Anonymous
• March 19, 2011

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Birth Control "I was on Yaz a few years ago until I couldn't afford it anymore. I absolutely loved it. My face was clear, my period was light, and it worked magic on my absolutely unbearable cramps. I've been on Beyaz for a month now, and I am not really seeing the same things I saw with Yaz just yet. I was really nauseous for the first two weeks, my face is still breaking out (not because of the pill), cramps aren't bad but have not disappeared, and my sex drive has decreased. I'm hoping this is just for the first month and things get better down the line."

• Orl...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 13, 2013

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Birth Control "It took almost 8 months, but it finally started to work. My periods were so heavy I would go through a Tampax Ultra in less than an hour and have to stay home during my periods. I would have to get up several times during the night. I would bleed some months for 30 days even on the Beyaz. My last two months, I have bled less than three days and can use a lite Tampax. It took a while, but I am so happy I stuck with it. No weight gain either!!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 13, 2014

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Acne "I was prescribed Beyaz a year ago to control my acne and regulate my periods. I was experiencing acne like never before and was having 2 periods one month, then none the next. Beyaz did work. It cleared up my acne 100%. However, it made my periods very light, inconsistent, and only 3-4 days long. Call me crazy, but I miss having 7-day, consistent periods. With Beyaz, my periods are so light, tampons are painful to use, and pads are too much protection. But I have to wear something; I have unexpected bursts/flows during those 3-4 days. My periods also don't start until the last day of the pack. I've had to skip the last pill just so that my period would start. Maybe Beyaz is too strong for my cycle, but it did wonders for my acne."

• Anonymous
• March 8, 2012

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Acne "I went on Beyaz to get rid of my acne, and in the first couple of weeks, I saw immediate results, which was wonderful! I haven't noticed any weight gain, but I was nauseous every day the first weeks. My sex drive is still pretty normal for me. I would say the only bad side effects that I have are that it's made me so emotional! Depressed and anything along those lines, and the nausea, but at least my face is clear."

• rad...
• September 2, 2011

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium "This drug did regulate my period, but it also increased my anxiety and sent me to the ER with a massive panic attack. I have always had minor generalized anxiety disorder, but never any panic attacks so severe. They did every test possible to rule out a stroke! If you take this and start to notice an increase in anxiety, I suggest you talk to your doctor."

• Lib...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2018

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Birth Control "So far, I have been on Beyaz for 4 months and have not had any issues. Acne-wise: I have minimal acne, but I do get hormonal cystic acne, which is painful and bothersome. Since being on Beyaz for the past 4 months, I have not had any huge cystic breakouts before or after my period! So far, so good! Weight gain: Within the first month of taking Beyaz, I didn't have much of an appetite (no changes in diet) and lost maybe about 5-6 lbs in a month, but my body must have gotten used to the pill because I gained that all back within the next month (no changes in diet). Thankful I have not had any of the major side effects such as severe cramping or bloating, swelling of ankles, hair loss (my hair is already thin, so I can't really say if that had an effect or not). So far, so good."

• Chi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 16, 2014

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Acne "After one month, I began noticing a difference. I was still getting breakouts, but they were healing faster and were not painful anymore. By two months, I still was getting pimples, but they were tiny and vanishing overnight. Then, after that, it stopped altogether. I don't currently have a single pimple on my face, and my post-acne marks have had the chance to fade over the last three weeks. I'm finishing up my third month on the pill this week. Side Effects: At first, I felt a bit drowsy, had spotting the first two months, and breast tenderness. But these symptoms seem to be fading just like my acne. I would strongly recommend this to anyone who thinks they may have hormonal acne. I only wish I had tried it sooner!"

• Geo...
• August 12, 2014

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Acne "Beyaz was the second birth control I used. In terms of acne, it completely cleared my back, chest, and face acne. However, I have gained about 15 pounds and am very active and cannot lose weight. I also am irritable like no other. I have terrible mood swings. I loved that it cleared my acne, but the mood swings and weight gain have to go, so I am switching to Apri, but if that doesn't work, I would go back."

• ger...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 30, 2019

For Birth Control "I switched from Beyaz to this generic form and will be going back to Beyaz. There's something in the ingredients that I'm reacting to. I've gone up a cup size and my boobs swell for no reason... I eat something salty and I'm instantly bloated and my boobs retain water. I can't lose weight. I get emotional before my period (crying, feeling insane anxiety, cramps) and during my period, but like in an unhinged way. I gave it some time (9 months) for my body to get used to the hormones and was hoping my boobs would go back to normal size, but they haven't and I feel fat and emotional. Beyaz is better."

• T90...
• April 6, 2014

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Acne "All I am going to say is my skin is flawless! After the first 2-3 months, I used to have outbreaks and blemishes! People always compliment me on how flawless my skin is and that I should do CoverGirl commercials. Beyaz!"

• Anonymous
• June 12, 2012

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Birth Control "I started Beyaz because it was recommended by a new PA I'm seeing. She said it would help with the PMS symptoms I described. I've nearly completed the first pack and I am feeling completely out of control, depressed, even suicidal, irritable, and so angry. I did not feel this way before, even at my worst PMS times. I started my period about a week before I should have this month. I don't know if I should continue using this pill or not. It just dawned on me that it could be the Beyaz, and after reading the pamphlet and now these postings, I think the Beyaz may be why I've been having these overwhelming symptoms."

• mon...
• September 18, 2013

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium for Birth Control "I have taken this pill for two years now. I was originally put on it because of a polyp. The polyp decreased dramatically. I have had no side effects, minus minor spotting. My mood has increased dramatically right before and during my period. I used to have really bad cramps when I would get my period; however, that is practically non-existent now."