Amethia for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 2)

• Chi...
• May 12, 2015

"I am new to birth control. I first took it when I was 19 and turned 20 shortly after. My first three months were hell. My nausea was terrible that I could not eat anything, engage in sexual activities without the urge of vomiting, and be dizzy. My period was very off. My body was almost on a whole month of just my menstrual cycle. It was nasty. HOWEVER, I decided to stay on it because those side effects are normal. On my second pack (4-6 months), my acne cleared up!!! Since I had gone through puberty at 11 and had acne since then, now my skin is like a baby again. My period is officially 2 weeks long (I begin spotting and gradually have a heavier flow). I have gained about 17 pounds, but I think that's because I stopped exercising rigorously since graduating high school."

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2022

"I started taking this birth control about 8 weeks ago. I have to say, I am not loving it. I was taking it first thing in the morning, but the headache and nausea were so bad, I switched to taking it at night. That seemed to help. Then, I started spotting. Every day. I was going through so many pads. It was not a lot, but enough that I needed a light pad, which is annoying. I am struggling to stay on this pill. I have a hard time falling asleep, and I wake up sweating. I am sure that is due to the fact that I take it at night before sleep. Either way, I am hoping these symptoms even out since I have been on them for 8 weeks now, and the first period I am supposed to have is coming up. If not, I will discontinue use."

• Taa...
• June 14, 2020

"I didn't have great experiences with this birth control. I've been using it for six months (Jan/Jun). Before my period, I had a lot of headaches, nausea; it was terrible. One month after my period, my ovaries started to hurt a lot, I had spotting, like brown (read super dark), migraines every day, I tasted iron in my mouth; it was terrible. I changed my birth control. Definitely, I don't have great experiences with it, including the price $$$$."

• Oh ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2020

"I started this birth control 3 months ago, currently on my 2nd pack, 1st month of it. I will be switching. My first 3 months I spent pretty much spotting and having a period every 2 weeks. I had one period (spotting large amounts) come and stay for 19 whole days, and I thought I was going to bleed to death. I hated it so much. I’ve gained 15 pounds since starting it. My breasts are so tender to the point I can’t really touch them. My acne got so bad, and I’ve stayed pretty nauseous. Even after changing it to taking it at night, I’m still so nauseous with it. I’m always tired, and very, very cranky and angry on it. I’d much rather have a regular period with regular BC pills and have one monthly than this."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2020

"I’m now on the second month for this pill, Amethia. I hate it here. I went from having spotting to a light period, and now my period is in full force. I’m suffering from a migraine now as I type this. I have seen those who have taken it for longer than me say the first three months are rough, so I’ll keep taking it because I don’t want to go back to the 1-month pill."

• Ath...
• December 19, 2017

"I’m on my second month of my three-month cycle with Amethia, and I love it! The only real side effect I’ve had is a little bit of nausea, so I really can’t complain. My skin is actually clearer as well. No weight gain, no mood swings, no change in appetite, no sleeplessness, nothing! Really impressed so far."

• Ksw...
• July 11, 2016

"I started with Microgestin seven months ago to help with periods. They were heavy and incredibly uncomfortable, and Microgestin just wasn't working for me, I had been on it for six months. Then I switched to Amethia, and things were weird for a little due to the hormonal changes, but after a month, everything leveled out. I haven't gained any weight, my skin is still relatively clear. The only thing I've noticed is that my breasts are very itchy. I then noticed that I was having frequent allergic reactions to *something*, so my doctor recommended I stop taking this for two weeks. Turns out I was just allergic to my body wash, but the breast itching went away, but has since started up again. I've been back on Amethia for two weeks now."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 5, 2016

"I have endometriosis and was put on Camrese so I could have fewer periods and hopefully lessen the severity of cramps and pain. The first six months were rough, with spotting almost every other week and a two-week-long period weeks eight to nine, but once I started the third pack, symptoms subsided and improved. However, in January, insurance decided to switch me from Camrese to Amethia. I have since gained 20 pounds and am very moody. My acne has stayed fairly clear, though cramps and pain are still managed better than they were with one-month BC pills."

• Bab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 19, 2018

"I’ve been taking Amethia low three-month pack. The first month of taking the birth control, I got the common side effect of depression but kept taking it. It got better with time, and I thought it was actually working pretty well with my body. Boy, was I wrong; once I started my second month, I started to spot. I have never spotted in my entire life, so I didn’t know what was going on. By the time my period was supposed to happen, I just kept spotting, not getting my period. I was freaking out, thinking I was pregnant because I was experiencing the first trimester symptoms. Not pregnant, just still spotting. I got woken up in the morning with the worst stomach pain of my entire life; it felt like I was getting stabbed and punched in my lower abdomen. I have been spotting for eight days now, and I just want it to stop."

• Mee...
• February 16, 2017

"I have nothing but great results from these pills. I was put on Amethia when I was 15 for very heavy and extremely painful periods, so bad I would live on a heating pad for a week and miss school or work a few days each month. I've been taking it for 8 years now and have not had any noticeable side effects: no spotting, moodiness, weight gain, or acne. My periods are much lighter and shorter, much more manageable. My only complaint is the price, normally, my insurance covers it fully, but between coverage when my deductible resets, I end up paying close to $300 for a 3-month cycle pack."

• BCa...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 31, 2020

"I took Amethia for 7 years and did not have any problems unless I missed 2 pills. I knew once I missed 2 I would have breakthrough bleeding. Over the years, I did gain weight, but it could also have been from aging. I went from my 20s to 30s on the pill. This method was extremely helpful for me being in my 20s, not wanting to stop everything I had planned just to stay at home with a cycle... because who wants to do that, lol. However, even though they allowed me to have all the fun in my 20s, now in my 30s (31), I'm having trouble getting pregnant. I've been trying for 6 months, and so far nothing. My review about this method of birth control is 'It worked great for me, almost too great, but I don't recommend using it for long-term use.'"

• Can...
• August 7, 2020

"I dance about 4-5 days a week, and I am on the triathlon team! I started taking Amethia early December 2019. I went back to college in January. I continued my dancing, running, biking, and swimming. I got these huge bumps that appeared to be bruises. I continued my activities. Eventually, my dance instructor saw, and I had to do low-impact moves and quit running and biking. They still are coming and going — it’s August. Three weeks ago, I went to the doctor. I then saw three specialists. They took X-rays (we had assumed they were stress fractures due to activity), and an MRI, and a specialist to look for blood clots. The specialist said usually it could be due to birth control and could be a blood clot. They checked the one small bump that was on my leg three weeks ago. NOTHING! However, all my doctors, based on past pictures, say that they are pretty sure they were blood clots. Diagnoses: thrombosis. Be careful with medication, my friends! P.S.: it was a three-month prescription! I paid $45 every three months!"

• Ede...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2021

"Absolutely the worst birth control I have ever taken. I was on Jolessa for years to regulate my heavy periods and help with cystic acne, I never had any issues. Light period every 3 months and clear skin. When I switched jobs, my doctor prescribed this because it’s cheaper without insurance, and I had to wait 90 days for insurance to start. The side effects have been horrible. I started bleeding the second week of taking this pill, and it has not stopped, it has been almost 2 months. Supposedly “spotting,” but it’s heavy and requires multiple pads/tampons daily. Forget sleeping, having sex, or wearing any nice pants. Also, the cystic acne that was treated with Accutane years ago and Seasonique has kept at bay is back, worse than it has ever been. I have at least 5-7 large, painful, cystic pimples on my face at any given time. So, in conclusion, if you want your period 365 days a year and horrible acne, this is a great choice. I stopped taking it, it’s not worth it."

• Jax...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2020

"So, I am approaching my first period on this pill. After being off birth control for 2 years, I don't mind this one. I will suggest that you take it at nighttime. Most people get very nauseous on the pill. My first week taking it, I threw it up twice because I was taking it in the morning. I have been spotting nonstop for about half of this pack. Apparently, it can take 6 months for your body to get used to the every 3 months cycle, especially if you have a normal cycle. Overall, no crazy PMS anymore, and I haven't noticed any weight gain. Also, as a person with chronic migraines, I can't say this has made it better or worse."

• Jay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 10, 2015

"I decided to switch to this from Reclipsen (Apri) because I liked the idea of only four periods a year. Big mistake. This birth control made me break out like I never have before. I also gained about 25 pounds while on this. Being a young woman, those are the two biggest things I look for in a birth control pill, besides effectiveness, obviously. The chemical difference between the two pills obviously did not agree with my body, and I switched back to Reclipsen after about 6 months. I will be sticking to Reclipsen for a long time."

• wil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 12, 2021

"I started taking Amethia because I was working a summer job in a remote part of the county. I would have limited period products and didn’t want to deal with a monthly period in general. I had never taken BC before Amethia. I didn’t have a horrible experience, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it. I had breakthrough bleeding for about 8 weeks. It would almost never get on my panties, but it was noticeable if I wiped. Before Amethia, I hadn’t had acne besides the occasional pimple or two for years. After starting it, I was almost constantly broken out on my cheeks. Overall, I’m changing to a “monthly” birth control, partly because of the negative side effects and the fact my job is over and I’m more comfortable having a regular period."

• Res...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2018

"I have started Amethia this month, switching from Tri-Nessa and I honestly have no complaints about it. So far, knock on wood, it has been great. Less cravings and also a stabilizer with my mood. I don't experience the tender breasts like other women, and actually my breast size has reduced since taking it. I have yet to see how I feel later in the month."

• Kni...
• June 19, 2017

"Listen, let me tell you about this drug. I thought I was dying. I was vomiting 5-6 times per week with no apparent cause and at random times (but more often in the morning). I had also gained 30+ lbs in the two years since beginning Amethia, but having always struggled with my weight, I wasn't as concerned with that issue because I thought I just needed to diet. Well, I stopped taking Amethia about 3 weeks ago. The first thing that happened was that I had diarrhea for a week straight. Second, I immediately dropped 5 lbs, which I thought was due to the diarrhea, but the weight loss is continuing and I'm now down nearly 10 lbs in 3 weeks without trying. And finally, I haven't vomited for three weeks now, which is AMAZING."