Loryna and Mood Swings: What Users Say

• Leg...
• June 5, 2017

For Birth Control "I was very concerned after reading the reviews for this birth control. My doctor had me switch to this birth control after I had been experiencing bad side effects from Blisovi. I have to say that this has so far been the best experience I've had with any birth control. My skin has cleared up beautifully, and it has been glowing because of this. Not only that, but I have had the easiest periods with no cramping. I didn't experience any mood changes except for the first week on this pill as my body got used to it. It's important to remember that most people who do have great experiences with a drug wouldn't think to write a review on it. That being said, everyone's bodies are different. I recommend giving this pill a try."

• adh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2023

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "Okay, so I’m here for all the people who are terrified and see all these bad reviews. Keep in mind, people are more likely to share bad experiences, so just remember there are good ones too! I used to take Gianvi, and then it sadly was discontinued. CVS started giving me Nikki. It was awful. So the pharmacist looked up other generics of Yaz, and he ordered me Loryna. I figured I’d give it a go. It helps me a lot, I used to have awful cramps, nausea, and migraines before my period. I also would have awful mood swings and would lash out at my husband. I haven’t had that at all with Loryna! I also skip the placebos because my periods are so rough, and that makes my life so much easier. If you’re scared and see all these reviews, just remember, everyone’s different! Give it a try, and if it doesn’t work, it’ll be okay! Just let your ob-gyn or pharmacist know."

• Abb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2021

For Birth Control "I started taking Loryna about 3 months ago, and I've never felt worse! I feel bloated all the time, get severe headaches (which I normally never get), have gained stomach issues, and to top it off, I have put on a few pounds. Plus, Loryna also makes me feel sad 24/7! And if I'm not sad, then I'm having outrageous mood swings. This oral contraceptive is definitely not the one for me. However, everyone is different, so take my experience as you please."

• Nat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2021

For Birth Control "I’m 25 years old, and this is the first time I’ve been on birth control, and it’s been great! I’ve had no weight gain, no skin changes, and no mood changes. I honestly think this actually helped me quite a bit since I was pretty anxious and sad for a few months right before I started Loryna. I’ve been on it for 3 months now, it helped regulate my periods since I was always irregular. They’re also a lot less painful, super light, and only last 2-3 days. I’m so glad the first BC I chose worked well with my body. It was covered by my insurance through Pill Club, and I got a 9-month supply delivered to me!"

• naa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 24, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on Loryna for 8 months and it started out great. My acne cleared up, and I didn’t notice any major changes besides my boobs growing from a B to a C. After about 4-5 months, I started noticing signs like severe mood swings. My anxiety level was awful, I would cry all the time over nothing. I have never been depressed before, and I started having bad thoughts constantly. I was extremely tired all the time, and I would sleep about 16 hours a day. I felt bloated all the time, and I was hospitalized with severe constipation. I had to have a tube go up my nose and into my stomach to drain me since I wasn’t going to the bathroom. Once realizing this could be my birth control, I stopped taking it. I’ve been off of it for about 2 years now, and I'm completely back to normal. It does affect everyone differently, but this was my experience."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 24, 2023

For Birth Control "This is my second month using this birth control, and I really like it. I started birth control on the first day of my period and did have breakthrough bleeding for around a week and a half after my period. I got my period around 4 days earlier since it was the placebo week. My period before birth control was usually heavy and lasted around a week, but I noticed it lasted only 4 days and wasn’t heavy at all. I think my body is adjusting well to the pill, and I’m expected to get my period in a week since it is the placebo week. I’m hoping it does come, cause then that means my body has adjusted and still is adjusting well to the pill. I did notice I have been a lot happier and have had a higher sex drive with the pill. Prior to the pill, I was a bit depressed, but I feel good, which is weird because a lot of girls mentioned they get really bad mood swings with the pill. Anyways, so far so good. I will come back in a few months to update you all."

• Oli...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 13, 2018

For Birth Control "It upsets me to see all these horrible reviews because I have had little to no problems on this birth control. I have been taking this pill for 6 months, my skin is great, my period is short and light, and I have had no nausea with it. I do have occasional mood swings, but nothing horrible. I highly suggest this brand."

• Anonymous
• August 15, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been on Loryna for 3 months. There were no symptoms up until the second pack, I had heavy mood swings, got really mad at little things, and became very impatient. I had never had period cramps before birth control, and when my period comes, I get painful cramps, lower back pain, and headaches. People started noticing why I wasn’t “being myself.” I’m switching because I feel miserable. But my skin looks so healthy. You can’t base your experience with birth control on all of these reviews because everyone will react differently."

• Kat...
• June 14, 2019

For Acne "I was on Nikki birth control for probably a year, had no issues, and loved it! My skin was super clear, and I had no side effects. The pharmacy switched me to another generic Loryna because it was the “same.” Biggest mistake EVER. Ever since I started it, I have been dealing with constant bloating, mood swings, and terrible yeast infections. Before starting this pill, I had never had a yeast infection in my life, now, since starting it, I can’t go more than a week without getting one! Whatever you do, stay away from this generic form."

• Bes...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 28, 2017

For Birth Control "I had very bad PMDD, and Loryna cleared all my symptoms, including awful headaches, acne, severe mood swings, literally the whole package. I've been on it for three years, and it has been great. I am also sexually active and have had no scares. I start my pill pack on a Tuesday, and I never have my period on a weekend. It's amazing!"

• meo...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 11, 2023

For Birth Control "I started using Loryna my senior year of high school, and since then, it has only helped me. I had painful cystic acne that elevated when stressed, but being on Loryna slowly made it go away. I never had cramps, only really bad back pain before Loryna, which went away after I started taking it. It eventually made my period go from moderate-heavy to spotting-light. I experienced no weight gain, but I am quite active (sports or gym 3x a week and lots of walking), and I eat very balanced. I never realized until I started taking Loryna that I had PMDD. Before, I was extremely suicidal, depressed, and manic before and during my period. It completely made it go away. I always tell people that birth control saved my life because in some ways, it actually did. I had no idea what was wrong with me, but once it went away, I finally realized that I could never go back to the pre-Loryna days. As far as birth control goes, I have never had a pregnancy scare."

• LL_...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 7, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on four different birth control pills in the past 2 years. I got on Loryna about 6 months ago, and absolutely love it. It has completely gotten rid of my acne, and my periods are only 2 days now, with very little almost no cramps or pain. I used to have terrible breakouts, and nothing would prevent or help them. This birth control cleared my skin up the 2nd week I was on it, and I have had maybe a few zits here and there (3 or 4), but they usually go away right away. Other birth control pills gave me mood swings, messed with my periods, or made my acne worse. So glad when I switched to a new doctor, she put me on this. It is the best!"

• Irr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2017

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I recently started taking birth control for my PMDD, and this is my second pack (Gianvi with my 1st, Loryna for the 2nd). I'm also diagnosed with GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) with panic disorder and depressive symptoms. When I was taking Gianvi, I had no anxiety or mood swings, a short period that lasted 4 days (it used to be 7-9), and my relationship with people, especially my boyfriend, was stable. It's only been my third week of using Loryna, and my anxiety and depression are back. I break out easily, I've been feeling this terrible ache in my lower abdomen, and I've been constantly arguing with my boyfriend. I'm definitely calling my doctor to change prescriptions!!!"

• Nat...
• September 20, 2017

For Menstrual Disorders "I switched from Lo Loestrin Fe because it made me stop having periods and made me nervous that I was pregnant because I didn't get my period. I switched to Loryna, and my periods came back and weren't irregular anymore, fairly light, and less cramps. I have barely any acne besides some occasional acne on my backside. I've been having mood swings, low and high periods that last a week or so. It started affecting my relationship in a negative way, and I've had more anxiety attacks than I did without it. Didn't make me gain weight at all, although it did make my depression a bit worse. I recommend this birth control but advise being careful, and if you notice it taking a toll on your mental health, then switch. I haven't switched yet."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 24, 2018

For Birth Control "This is my first time on BC. I am 19, and it has worked really well so far! I have had unprotected sex a few times and no surprises yet! I did have mood swings the first week I was on it, I cried at literally almost anything, but I think that was just my body getting used to it because I haven’t had any since. The second pack, my acne cleared up a little bit, and I am now almost done with my third pack, and my acne is flaring up again, but I hope it will go away altogether within the next 3 packs - that’s what most reviews I’ve seen say that it takes about 6 months. Reading the reviews before I began this pill made me very scared, but this pill has worked very well for me!"

• Ama...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 12, 2021

For Birth Control "Absolutely horrible for me. I took this for over a year, and it gave me so much acne in the beginning. Horrible mood swings. This medication filled me with pure anger! Loryna COMPLETELY destroyed my sex drive the entire time I was on it. It made my skin EXTREMELY oily. I hate this medication, and I'm never taking it again."

• Anonymous
• October 23, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been taking Yaz for about 10 years. A few years ago, I was given Loryna as a generic for Yaz and didn't think anything of it, assuming it should be the same. While taking the generic, I experienced extremely heavy periods that would last at least a week with a lot of blood clots. Typically, my period is extremely light/no blood clots and lasts 3 days. I became very emotional and had drastic mood swings. Eventually, my heavy period came and then didn't leave for an entire month. This made me realize the only thing that had changed was switching to generic Yaz. Once I switched back to Yaz, all these symptoms stopped. I ONLY get Yaz now."

• Anonymous
• October 23, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been taking Yaz for about 10 years. A few years ago, I was given Loryna as a generic for Yaz and didn't think anything of it, assuming it should be the same. While taking the generic, I experienced extremely heavy periods that would last at least a week with a lot of blood clots. Typically, my period is extremely light/no blood clots and lasts 3 days. I became very emotional and had drastic mood swings. Eventually, my heavy period came and then didn't leave for an entire month. This made me realize the only thing that had changed was switching to generic Yaz. Once I switched back to Yaz, all these symptoms stopped. I ONLY get Yaz now."

• Isa...
• June 29, 2017

For Birth Control "I started using birth control for heavy periods senior year of high school. I first used EnkySence, and it gave me bad nausea and horrible acne. I switched to this, and I am on my fourth pack. It keeps my periods lighter and doesn't make me break out. The only problem I have had is if I don't take it within two hours of the time I take it every day, I will start having light bleeding. I don't get nausea and only had mood swings the first week."

• SJa...
• March 8, 2019

"I'm 48 and have been on BCP for 6 years for medical management, first Beyaz, then Yaz, then Vestura, then, I guess, over the last year or so, Loryna. It has 100% helped my symptoms and made my life manageable. I skip placebos and take 3 to 4 packs in a row. My period lasts one to two days. This has saved me from a hysterectomy. Of note, last fall, a benign cyst was found on a breast ultrasound. It was my first ultrasound, so I have no idea how long it's been there. Of note, over the past year or so, I've had unresolved edema in both legs. Of note, when I'm off the pills for my period, the leg swelling is extremely significant, also fatigue and depression, crying. Those mood swings were way worse and much longer lasting before BCP. Of note, since last year, my blood pressure has been a tiny bit high, which it is usually on the low side. I continue to monitor my overall health symptoms to make sure this medication is not otherwise harmful to me. I can't say enough how it has helped my pain."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 7, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking Loryna for approximately 4 months. Within the first week, I had horrible mood swings, almost like there was a monkey on my back at all times. I have also been dealing with headaches almost daily since I started these pills, so Excedrin is always nearby. I thought I would give my body time to adjust to the new hormones, but to no avail. I have absolutely no energy and want to sleep all day and have no issues sleeping at night. I have been on birth control for roughly 19 years and have never experienced this with any other birth control before. So now, on to figure out what avenue to go down next."

• K97...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 17, 2018

For Birth Control "I have used this for about 6 months now. It definitely helped with making my periods lighter and a lot less painful. They went from being irregular and lasting 7 or more days to only lasting about 4 days with barely any cramps. The only downside of this is that it definitely affected my mood, and I’ve felt more anxious and depressed since being on this, so I will be switching to a different brand."

• Bro...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 2, 2017

For Menstrual Disorders "I've been taking BC pills for nearly 20 years to help regulate my cycles and ease the horrible cramping and mood swings. My insurance stopped covering the pill I was on previously, so I switched to Loryna. I liked the idea of only having 4 placebo pills compared with the 7 in my last brand. Pros of this pill? My sex drive was through the roof, and it felt like a love potion for me and my guy."

• pai...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 3, 2022

For Birth Control "I have been on Loryna for about 9 months now. I have PCOS and struggled with heavy periods (sometimes twice a month), horrible cramps, mood swings, and acne. Since starting Loryna, I'm now able to skip my periods altogether, getting rid of almost all my negative side effects (still get pretty emotional around the time my period would come). I did gain about 10 lbs, and my motivation to work out is almost pretty low. I used to go to the gym 5 days a week and eat healthy. I now crave unhealthy foods more and dread the gym. Maybe this is just an excuse, lol, but I had to stop for about two weeks due to my prescription being shipped to a previous address, and immediately my motivation to work out and eat healthy came back. But back to a positive note: my skin has never been clearer, and I would recommend this birth control to a friend in a heartbeat."

• Ann...
• February 2, 2017

For Birth Control "So far, so good! The first few days were a bit rough, I experienced some mood swings and negative thoughts, and some wild dreams. Even a few pimples showed up. It seems the side effects have subsided, and my body is starting to get used to it. I would definitely recommend trying it and giving it a few days, you'll start to feel like your normal self again."