Amethia and Moody: What Users Say

• Mim...
• August 31, 2019

For Birth Control "I honestly don't know how to review this Amethia pack, this is my first time on a 3-monthly pack without periods. I've been on other pills before, but I've never, ever experienced anything like this. I got greedy, and I thought that maybe only having 4 periods a year would have been awesome. I should have just gone with the monthly. This is my first pack that I'm on, and I have been on my period for 3 weeks now! When it's not supposed to happen on the 3 pack/month. I have been moody, I have been depressed, I've been snapping at everybody, my heart has been doing all kinds of crazy somersaults, getting some wicked cramps, feeling dizzy at times. I have gone through a pack and a half of pads. I'm going to give it the benefit of the doubt, but if this does not stop by the third pack when I'm SUPPOSED TO GET MY PERIOD, I will stop completely, and I will let nature take its course on its own and not alter it anymore."

• 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?"

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

For Birth Control "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."

• Mee...
• February 16, 2017

For Birth Control "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."