Larissia for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 4)

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2020

"I had a horrible experience. After 3 weeks of taking the pill, I developed cellulite on the arms, neck, and neckline. I’m an active person. I weighed 110 pounds and gained 5 pounds in a week, plus cellulite in the neck and arms. I do not recommend it, never."

• ale...
• October 21, 2019

"I’ve tried so many birth control pills before this one. Every single one before has made me extremely depressed, gained weight, and has not helped my acne. Larissia is the first pill that’s actually been so great I had to come on here and write a review! I haven’t had any negative side effects, besides some occasional nausea after I take it, but I am really enjoying this pill. The last few months of it have proven this will be the pill I’ll be sticking with long-term."

• Cai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2018

"I have been on this birth control for 3 months. I was originally on Orsythia, which worked well for me, then my pharmacy gave me Larissia instead since they are both generics. It gave me cystic acne the first month, and now I have not had a withdrawal bleed for 2 months, which made me think I was pregnant when I really wasn't. I also had cramps all throughout the last 3 months."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2019

"This pill is by far the worst birth control pill and birth control experience I’ve had. It is very effective at controlling pregnancy, but the side effects suck. Worst one yet for me, I’ve been bleeding/breakthrough bleeding and spotting for about 2 weeks now. Also, mood swings and nauseous all the time. It’s been a bad couple of weeks due to this birth control pill. It sucks because people like me have to pay to see the doctor, so in order for me to change, I have to have enough money to cover the co-pay, so I have to deal with Larissia until I can afford to switch. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!"

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 9, 2022

"Larissa had too many side effects for me. While it did help ease my period and make it lighter and more regular, I developed back acne, had weird dreams EVERY night, and completely lost my appetite. The side effects of this pill were worse than the symptoms for why I went on it."

• lil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2018

"This was the first birth control I’ve ever tried, and I absolutely hated it! I took it for 2 months and got terrible nightmares every night. Also, it gave me extreme anxiety, and I suffered from heart palpitations. My mood swings were terrible, and I gained a bunch of weight. I was also bleeding for 3 weeks, but I think that’s normal for the first few months. Also, my acne got worse too. Do not take this drug with antibiotics because it gave me the weirdest delayed nervous system feeling and extreme nausea. I didn’t get pregnant, though..."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2017

"Took this for 1 month and experienced no major mood swings or nausea. However, immediately, I got canker sores (I never get these) and pimples (when my complexion is generally clear). Then I had light spotting for a few days about 1.5 weeks prior to when my period should have come - then it was followed by heavy breakthrough bleeding. Can't recommend this if you're trying to regulate your period. Will be switching to a different brand."

• use...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 19, 2022

"I’ve been on Larissia for about 4 years now, no acne, weight gain, or horrible periods. However, the depression and mood swings are out of control. I can’t be happy for one day anymore. One little thing and I’m angry to bawling my eyes out, sometimes it’s so bad. I have horrible thoughts. For the first year or so, I thought it was just me, but after seeing all of these reviews, I'm starting to think it’s the birth control and that I should try and find a new one that won’t cause me to have this bad of depression. I don’t feel like myself at all anymore, it’s tearing my relationship apart because I just get so worked up and crying and thoughts going. My boyfriend tries to calm me down, but no matter what he says or does, nothing cheers me up, and I just want to be happy again and be back to who I used to be."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 9, 2021

"Been on Larissa for about 2 years, maybe? I honestly can't keep track of that. Before Larissa, I had a very irregular period. After going on Larissa, my period became regular, and I personally believe it has helped me with my overall health. I've had no complications with Larissa. PSA! The effectiveness of Larissa is definitely affected by personal usage. Remember to take your birth control around the same time every day, try to eat something around the time you take it. Definitely works perfectly for me!"

• Lin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 21, 2021

"I have been on Larissia for almost a year, and my only side effect is being a little more emotional sometimes. I have had lighter, shorter periods and much less acne. I will definitely keep using this pill."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2021

"This is the worst birth control I have ever been on! I was recently put on Larissa in January, and I have not been myself since. I’m a nursing student, and last year I had a 3.6 GPA. Since being put on Larissa, I am failing 4/6 of my classes. I see no reason to live anymore. I cry every day, don’t go to the gym anymore, have no motivation or drive to do anything, and have pushed my friends away. Not only all of that, but I have NO sex drive, and I’ve been experiencing hormonal acne WORSE than I ever have in my entire life, to the point it’s painful most days. STAY AWAY FROM LARISSA."

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 17, 2019

"I was on MonoNessa for years in college, and it was great. My doctor switched me when I moved to Alabama because she said it was “too high in hormones,” even though I liked it. I’ve been on Larissia for over a year and HATE it. It made me stop having bleeding altogether, but I still get cramps, breast tenderness, and mood swings during my “period,” so what’s the point! I gained nearly 30 pounds in the year I was taking it! I’ve only been off of it for a few weeks, and I am already losing weight, so it is definitely the culprit. I think I will be trying non-hormonal birth control."

• Kde...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2019

"I’m on the placebo week of my first pack, and I’m already thinking of switching. I’m having the worst acne breakout I’ve ever experienced, I’ve had spotting the entire 3 weeks leading up to the placebo week, and the breast tenderness doesn’t go away. I’ve never experienced such a long episode of spotting, and it’s highly inconvenient, to say the least. I’ve never had such a terrible experience just starting out with a birth control pill before."

• Tif...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 22, 2020

"I’ve been on Larissia for about 6 months now. I switched over from Junel BC because I was having severe emotional issues whenever I had PMS. Larissia has been so much worse than Junel. I have major depressive/anxiety problems whenever I PMS now. One of the original reasons I started on BC was because of how bad my flow and cramps were. I regularly spot for 1-2 weeks before getting my actual period, which is the heaviest it’s been since I started BC. And my cramps are still pretty severe on top of awful migraines before and during my period. Honestly, one of the worst BC pills I’ve been on, and I’m planning to get it switched soon."

• jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2021

"I’ve been on this for only 4 days, and I feel TERRIBLE. The side effects hit me like a truck. My breasts hurt so bad, I’m extremely dizzy and VERY nauseous. I’ve also had really bad acid reflux today, which is weird because that’s not normal at all for me. I really don't like this pill, but I DO NOT want to get pregnant - it’s my only option :("

• Emm...
• September 16, 2019

"Great for controlling PMS/PMDD. However, severe hormonal acne around my mouth, on my neck and chin. Something I’ve never had! And I’m gaining weight. I’ve tried cutting calories or carbs, working out. Nothing helps, and it started when I started Larissia about 6 months ago. It’s not a considerable or noticeable amount to others, but enough for none of my pants to fit. Between a rock and a hard place because it’s great with my mood, but the weight gain and acne aren’t really worth it, because I end up moody about that anyway."

• Ree...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 10, 2021

"I do not have a single side effect from this pill at all, which I am really thankful for, so I thought I would chime in and help raise its poor rating, lol. I had taken both this brand and the generic version."

• Bee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 5, 2019

"I switched to Larissia after many years on the 28-day packs that have 23 active pills; Larissia is a 28-day pack with 21 active pills. I was previously on generic Yaz and had terrible issues with being very depressed, weepy, and emotionally dysregulated in the 2 weeks before my period. My emotions are WAY better on Larissia than they have been on other birth controls, although my eating gets a little bit more craving/binge, so I guess that is the tradeoff."

• Ell...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2019

"This is by far the WORST birth control I’ve ever been on. My doctor switched me to this pill because it has lower hormones. What a mistake! I’ve been on it for a month and have had sharp, zappy headaches, major stomach cramps, acne on my face, chest, and back! (I have never had acne before!); major bloating, increased appetite, and weight gain. I finished the pack of pills today and will be switching back to Junel as it gave me no side effects. Don’t take Larissia!!!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 14, 2020

"Larissia, worst birth control ever. Gave me serious headaches and extreme vertigo. As soon as I got off, I felt immediately better. I had constant breakthrough bleeding, and I’ve been on BC for a year. DON'T USE!!!"

• Tan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2019

"No. Just no. On Larissia birth control, I gained weight and am so self-conscious again after over a year of working out every day and getting my body to where I wanted it. Now I am constantly hungry, I have acne, mood swings. It is horrible. Switching ASAP."

• hcj...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2021

"I started Larissia in September 2020 and discontinued use after the 4th month. I started taking it to help with horrible pain due to my copper IUD. The breakthrough bleeding lasted about 3 weeks with no pain. It had no negative effect on my facial complexion, though in my 3rd month I began breaking out a bit on my chest. Each month the week before my period, my face would become so puffy, and my stomach bloating has been pretty much all the time. I completely lost my sex drive. Ultimately, Larissia was SO helpful for pain, but I decided the side effects were too disruptive to my life to continue use. My mood was fine. Everyone has a different body, I just wanted to share my experience."

• han...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2019

"I’ve been taking Larissia for only a month today. So far, this pill is making me extremely emotionally sensitive. I’ll literally sob over the smallest thing, haha. Another thing is that I seem to have a major loss of appetite, which sucks because I love food and eating. Otherwise, that, I haven’t experienced any of the horrible side effects that some others get."

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

"Only positive is I'm not pregnant after being on it for 2 months, and my acne has cleared up. Otherwise, I've gained 10 lbs (also have PCOS), have been extremely moody, have had horrible cramping (especially on my period), and my periods are either a week late or a week early with spotting in between. I'm going back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen. This is the worst BC ever!"

• Fia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2018

"I started this pill almost 3 weeks ago after having my second child. My doctor said it was great and one of her favorites to prescribe. I have never had any trouble with any of my other brands of birth control, but this one has caused a 3-week-long period (bright red with no end in sight) and bad cramps (I am switching as soon as I can)."