Amethia and Mood Swings: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2019

"I have been on Amethia contraceptive pill for about a month and a half. At first, everything was going great with no side effects. Now, for the last 2 weeks, I have had nothing but heavy spotting that seems more like a light flow period. The blood is dark brown, almost blackish in color, with a lot of blood clots, and the cramping is terrible. I'm really trying to stick it out, but I don't know how much longer I can take it. I switched from Generess FE to this because that pill was starting to give me month-long periods. I really hope things don't end up being the same with this new one. I'm also super moody and cranky. Has anyone else had any success? Does the spotting last for much longer?"

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 22, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been on Amethia for 2 years now (I am 24 years old). The first 3 months were tough, as your body gets used to it; you will have spotting for about half of that time. After that, it seemed to be working as expected. Do not ever forget a pill in the first 6 months, or you will have another period. Once I hit the 9-month mark, if I missed a day or two, then I would be fine to continue taking them without issue. It is worth the rough patch in the beginning. Going 3 months without a period is amazing; I get to enjoy my entire summer without dealing with one. I never had a problem with mood swings, acne (what I did have went away after taking this), or weight gain."

• Jus...
• August 22, 2016

For Birth Control "I've recently switched from Trinessa (taken for 18 years) to Amethia (taken for 6 months). I discontinued Amethia mostly due to mood change and weight gain. Pros: effective in preventing pregnancy, normal periods lasted 4-5 days once every 3 months. Cons: severe moodiness and impatience in the first 1.5 months, which turned to moderate depression for the remaining months and overall general unhappiness. Increased appetite, which led to increased weight gain in the belly (5-7 lbs in 6 months). Extreme bloating in the belly area in the 2nd and 3rd month in each cycle. Mild monthly cramping during times when periods normally come. Bone and muscle pain - mostly in knees, legs, and teeth. Cost of medication was high (based on my insurance coverage)."

• Meg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2018

For Birth Control "I've taken other generic versions of this before. Camrese made me gain weight, and while I was okay in the short term, I began experiencing depression in the long term. I've just finished my first 3-month cycle, and overall I am happy with Amethia. One big pro: it cleared up my skin a lot, more than any acne medication I have ever tried. For that reason alone, I'd probably keep taking it. The first month I had more intense mood swings than I normally do, but by the end of the 2nd month, everything seemed back to normal. I did experience spotting and slight cramping my 3rd month, but not nearly as severely as I usually cramp, and it went away. I'm hoping my next 3-month cycle the spotting and mood swings will go away completely."

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm halfway through week nine on this medication and have no complaints at all. I've had absolutely no spotting or cramping. I had bad hormonal acne before starting this pill (I was not on any birth control prior to taking Amethia), but now I rarely break out except for a few stress-related pimples in the past couple of weeks. I haven't had a period on this yet, but so far my body has taken to this medication very well. No weight gain or mood changes either that I have noticed!"

• Bh1...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 3, 2018

For Birth Control "This drug was terrible for me. First time on birth control, and it has taken me months of being off the pill to work up the nerve to try again with a different pill. The first month was great, but around the time that my period normally would have been, Amethia had me cramping and bleeding more heavily than during my normal periods, despite the fact that I shouldn’t have gotten my period at all. Breasts were so tender I couldn’t even touch them. My moods were all over the place. The only reason I gave this review 3 stars is because it did prevent pregnancy."

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

For Birth Control "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."