Beyaz and Depression: What Users Say

• Nur...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 10, 2014

For Acne "I love Beyaz. I was on Beyaz for 4 years and decided to try a new pill (Dumb). I switched to another birth control for a year and broke out terribly, battled depression, and had inexplicable mood swings. I switched back to Beyaz two months ago, and my acne has cleared COMPLETELY after a month and a half, my breasts grew a cup size, and I am not gaining weight. I am also a runner and was worried about the 'blood clot' scandals with this medicine, however, I have never had a problem. It is an incredible birth control pill for me, and I absolutely LOVE it. I am also a nurse. From my understanding, I want to note that many of the issues with blood clots are in HIGH RISK patients-those who smoke, who are over 40, etc. Take care of your body!"

• Anonymous
• December 6, 2011

For Birth Control "I went on Beyaz 3 months ago and just finished the third pack. I was noticing that I was always tired, nauseous, bloated, stomach pains, and eating all the time. I too thought I was in the early stages of pregnancy because of these symptoms. I started taking the pill because of horrible period cramps that would make me so sick and incapable of doing anything, it helped. Then I started getting really depressed out of nowhere, feeling sad for no reason, trapped in my own body, and then that led to anxiety attacks and anxiety about when is the next time I will have this terrible feeling again. Because of that and not being able to sleep, I am done with this pill! Thanks to everyone for sharing, I feel comforted to know I wasn't going crazy."

• Ind...
• April 20, 2013

For Birth Control "I'm 16 and I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome about 2 weeks ago. I was basically not getting my period. My pediatrician recommended Beyaz to control my hormone level and some other things. I was skeptical about taking birth control because of side effects such as depression and weight gain. I tend to be a very happy and energetic person and honestly, I was scared to lose that. I was VERY SURPRISED, THOUGH, Beyaz hasn't changed my mood at all, I haven't gained weight, and overall I feel fine! Except for it's made me TIRED. I work around that though and it's no big deal. As for acne, Beyaz controls it amazingly. So far, THANK YOU BEYAZ! You're really helping my future."

• KPa...
• March 20, 2017

For Birth Control "I have a history of depression/anxiety, which I'm currently treating with medication. I also have had symptoms of PMDD in the past. Beyaz is the ONLY birth control I have tried that completely takes away the PMDD, clears my face, hasn't made me gain weight, etc. I love it. When a generic for Beyaz came out (Rajani), I tried it for 3 months, and each month, two days before starting my period, I had terrible PMDD episodes with extreme depression/anxiety/cramping/migraines. I'm going back to Beyaz."

• Sil...
• October 8, 2013

For Birth Control "I started taking Beyaz about a month ago. I was originally taking Microgestin for birth control for a little over a year, and I started to experience extreme cramps that kept me from classes on some days. I never had problems with acne or mood swings, ever, especially while on Microgestin. Now that I'm taking Beyaz, I have very bad acne and feel very depressed and lackluster. I normally have a very high sex drive as well, and lately it has decreased immensely. Needless to say, I will be switching."

• sbs...
• September 11, 2011

For Birth Control "I previously took Lo Loestrin and had depression, breakthrough bleeding, and just a general feeling of blah. My MD switched me to Beyaz, and those feelings are gone. And, as a benefit, somehow or another, I have lost like 8 lbs in the past month. Of course, I exercise regularly and eat right, but seem to have less of an appetite. Love this pill!"

• Anonymous
• March 9, 2011

"I took myself off birth control a year ago and felt better than I have in years. I developed an ovarian cyst, and my Gyno strongly recommended birth control for treatment. I was very hesitant/concerned about going back on birth control, particularly because I have been training for a marathon. The first month I was on Beyaz, my symptoms were mild, and my cyst went away, but 2 months and 3 months went by and my symptoms got much worse. Depression, weight gain, no sex drive, and my marathon training went downhill fast."

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

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

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."

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

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
• March 8, 2012

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."

• Anonymous
• June 12, 2012

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."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2016

For Birth Control "I am 19 years old and have been taking Beyaz for 3 months. This is my first time being on birth control. However, I am switching because of the mood swings. I feel like I have crippling depression. I am NOT like this at all - this isn't me. It has gotten worse each month. I cry at every little thing and have had increasing suicidal thoughts. It is absolutely miserable. Other than depression, other negative effects have been weight gain (nearly 10 lbs), low sex drive, and my acne has stayed prominent. The only positive aspects are I didn't get pregnant (a few times I missed my time to take the pill up to 7 hours), and my breasts are definitely bigger than normal."

• Anonymous
• July 6, 2011

For Birth Control "I have been on Beyaz for about 3 weeks after switching from Yaz due to cost. Now I feel more bloated, depressed, and have experienced weight gain. I have also had headaches. I haven't had a real period in several months since Yaz would just make me have cramping, not actually bleeding. I even have taken tests to ensure I wasn't pregnant because I wasn't bleeding. I'm not sure if the same thing works for Beyaz or not. I just hope my body adapts to this and I start to lose weight again and get energy back."

• sta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2016

For Birth Control "Overall, this was a good pill for me. The only reason I stopped taking it was because I wanted to switch to a form of birth control that I didn't have to take every day. At first, for maybe the first two weeks, I felt more depressed, but after that, I felt the same as usual. I did spot through pretty much the whole second month, BUT that has happened with every birth control I have been on, so I think it is just my body. There was also a mild increase in acne toward the end of the first pack, but it went away and my skin became very clear. This pill was also helpful for excess hair growth that I have in certain areas. It was a helpful pill for my PMS symptoms and to regulate my periods."

• Ree...
• July 3, 2011

"Beyaz worked as far as making my menstrual cycle come at the same time, but it made me moody, tired, and really depressed. I'm happy to say I'm switching over and hope my new birth control takes care of the skin breakouts Beyaz caused."

• Sus...
• August 24, 2017

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I took this birth control pill because I was experiencing extreme PMDD symptoms. My doctor put me on this hoping it would help and ease my symptoms by the intake of the hormones. This medication drained my whole life. It caused anxiety, depression, mood swings, bouts of crying every single day, and I spent 3 months of my whole summer break in bed, literally. I finally came off of it next week, and I can already feel like myself again. Stay away from this drug, it's also a generic for 'YAZ,' which is absolutely horrible. Stay away, please."

• Jus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2015

For Birth Control "BEYAZ is my worst enemy! I took this BC pill for 1 1/2 months. Completed week 1, and the mood swings started. Week 3, I started bleeding light with minor cramps. Week 4, my light bleeding turned into heavy bleeding, changing my pad every hour or less. The cramps were no longer minor, they were just unbearable that I had to take Norco and Ibuprofen at the same time just to take the edge off. I spoke to my GYN about the symptoms, and I was advised to give it another try even after I was in the ER injected with Dilaudid. Started the 2nd pack as the bleeding and cramping still continue. Put on Vicodin and Naproxen for pain. I became depressed, angry, isolated, emotionally unattached, and extremely tired. I quit taking it midway, and now I'm in recovery."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been taking Beyaz for like a month now, and I wasn’t having any problems until the effects kicked in within the month. I had a nightmare of an experience. I was feeling depressed, so sad for an action that I did which wasn’t even bad to begin with. I was feeling nauseous, blurred/foggy vision (which was high blood pressure). I felt trapped. I felt this way for like 3 days straight. It was so scary. However, my skin is super clear, which was why I began the pill in the first place. My sex drive has definitely lowered, which I’m the total opposite. I’m a very happy, funny person, but this made me feel not myself. I was getting panic attacks and anxiety with sadness. I never read on side effects, but this time I did, and it was the pill. I’m so relieved to find out what it was."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been taking Beyaz for like a month now, and I wasn’t having any problems until the effects kicked in within the month. I had a nightmare of an experience. I was feeling depressed, so sad for an action that I did which wasn’t even bad to begin with. I was feeling nauseous, blurred/foggy vision (which was high blood pressure). I felt trapped. I felt this way for like 3 days straight. It was so scary. However, my skin is super clear, which was why I began the pill in the first place. My sex drive has definitely lowered, which I’m the total opposite. I’m a very happy, funny person, but this made me feel not myself. I was getting panic attacks and anxiety with sadness. I never read on side effects, but this time I did, and it was the pill. I’m so relieved to find out what it was."

• KSh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2013

For Acne "This pill has made my acne much worse and given me bad depression. I have noticed slight weight gain and worsening of allergies."