Vestura and Mood Swings: What Users Say

• sal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on birth control for over 5 years due to a BRCA diagnosis, and this is by far the absolute worst brand ever. My pharmacy started giving me a different generic of the one I was previously on, and it was the worst 4 months (insurance wouldn't cover another pack, and buying one was too expensive). I went from having almost no period symptoms on Lornya to being in bed for 4 days, puking, and the worst cycles since I first started having them. I gained 10 pounds in the first 2 months of the pack and was having mood swings all the time. Maybe it was because I switched brands, but this was miserable, and I hope other women can avoid it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2016

For Birth Control "I have a history of mental illness, but have not been on medication for about a year and had no problems since then. After starting this medication, I started to have symptoms of depression and anxiety, irritability, and mood swings. Hopefully, I will be able to find a new form of birth control."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 5, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been through the wringer with Yaz generics over the last 7 years, and Vestura worked best for me. Completely helped clear my acne and keep it away. Though I do feel it's difficult to lose weight on, I feel that way about all the BC pills I've been on. For me personally, it was the best of the Yaz generics for everything - super light and non-painful periods, no acne, and minimal other side effects. Currently on Nikki, and I HATE it. My acne is back, and I'm way too emotional. Vestura was the way to go for me, hopefully I can get back on it."

• Anonymous
• September 14, 2016

For Acne "I have been on this birth control for a month and never had any side effects. I never had the mood swings or migraines others have reported. I went on this specific brand because it is the generic form of YAZ and I wanted to clear my acne. I can say my face is 80% better than what it was a month ago, and I am very happy with the results. I look forward to what a few more months on this pill can do for my skin. I give it a 9 because I was spotting a few days before my period week, but I think that's to be expected with a new pill."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2017

For Menstrual Disorders "I got switched to this from Yaz. The worst month of my life. Terrible mood swings, anxiety, not to mention I bled through the entire pack. I don't recommend this to anyone."