Larissia and Mood Swings: What Users Say

• 21...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2021

For Birth Control "Going on month six of the Larissia birth control, and it is the best birth control I have taken. Before I started it, I came here to read reviews and got very nervous based on the negative effects people were experiencing. All I can say is you have to try it for yourself because everyone’s body is different. I have experienced no crazy mood swings, no depressing thoughts, and no high anxiety. Unlike the other birth controls I have tried in the past that make me lose my sex drive and become dry, this one increased it!!! It feels like I’m not even on birth control. I’ve had no pregnancy scares (I do take it daily and don’t miss a day) and have had no problems with it. The only negative I can give this pill is that it didn’t take away my acne but definitely didn’t make my acne worse. Don’t let reviews scare you away from trying a birth control because it could work the best for your body!"

• aej...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 21, 2021

"IDK who needs to hear this, but this BC is the reason you’re not feeling like yourself. I have been taking Larissia for 8 months. At first, I was only experiencing painful, constant headaches and increased appetite, but as time went on, the side effects worsened, and TBH, I was in denial and didn’t want to switch because my periods are so light and only last 3 days. But it’s not worth how fatigued, angry, uncontrollable, depressed, anxious, and emotional I feel. I have been falling out with the people closest to me for no reason. My sex drive decreased, the headaches are so painful my vision gets blurry, and with all this, I have a child to care for. So, I’m here to warn you: pay close attention to your body. If you feel even slightly different, immediately stop taking it because it will get worse. Avoid this BC at all costs!!"

• mom...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 11, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been on many different kinds of birth control, and Larissia was by far the absolute worst. The first three months on this birth control, I had intense sharp cramps that would be quick and scattered throughout the day and then would last hours in the middle of the night. They were so bad that I would cry and could never fall asleep. I wanted to get off it, but my doctor said to wait a couple more months. So I did, and after three months, they went away. But more symptoms came: migraines, boob tenderness 24/7, and back pain. I had extreme mood swings, and when I say extreme, I mean it. I would go from being happy to angry to manic to extremely depressed. I would cry over nothing. My boyfriend would see me cry on the couch for hours at a time, and there was nothing he could say to stop me. Also, I have developed a sensitivity to light, and when it is really bad, it will make me pass out. I'm finally getting off this garbage and getting a copper IUD. Don't take this, please. Save yourself."

• Anonymous
• October 29, 2019

For Birth Control "I have taken Larissia for about a year now, I had no problems at all when I started it and no bad symptoms other than a few mood swings, which left quickly. It has been overall easy and non-problematic. I was scared to start it after reading horrible reviews, but experienced nothing bad that I read about. I would recommend."

• efa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 22, 2020

For Birth Control "It's important to realize everyone has different experiences! I started this Larissia pill before traveling abroad for a few months, so I was extremely nervous about taking it while handling such a drastic life change. But I noticed no mood swings, no change in weight, no acne, and, above all, I actually had increased libido! I went off of it for a month because I considered getting an IUD, but I did notice that after going off of the pill, I had a bit more hair loss, and my libido went back down. I'm contemplating going back on because I realize I might not find another BC that works as well for me."

• BMa...
• January 15, 2021

For Birth Control "So Larissia is my first birth control, and I read all of the side effects before use. I have been having a terrible time, I am two weeks in so far. My head always hurts, I feel sick for at least 3 hours after I take it, and I get crazy mood swings. I’m trying to stick it out until 1-3 months to see if it gets better, but so far I do not recommend. Anybody have any ideas for a new one? Though I know it tells you all the side effects, this is the worst I've ever felt, but hopefully it doesn't last."

• kay...
• December 6, 2019

For Birth Control "I was originally prescribed Orsythia, on it for maybe 5 years, until it was recently switched to Larissia, another generic (pharmacy change). I have always been an emotional person, and I feel as if my hormones have always been somewhat of a problem, but it would typically be around the time of the month. Once the pharmacy switched the pills, I feel as if my mood swings increased. I am filled with anger. The things that once made me happy no longer feel happy to me. I also gained weight. I’ve always been self-conscious, and when I gained weight, it made me not feel myself. I’d rather lay in bed alone and sleep than do things I love to do because I don’t feel good or look good. I went to my doctor a few months ago asking for something for my moods. I told her how I feel, and I’m currently on an antidepressant and a mood stabilizer. I don’t recommend."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 12, 2019

For Birth Control "My pharmacy switched me from Orsythia to Larissia. I was on Orsythia for 2 years with no side effects. After switching, I noticed I gained weight, had constant fatigue, and mood swings. I didn’t think to blame the pill at first, but it all makes sense now. These side effects only happened after I switched to Larissia. I’m hoping to switch to another brand."

• exa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2020

For Birth Control "Larissa is by far the worst birth control I have ever used. The mood swings, depression, and anxiety were through the roof. I was constantly emotional and anxious about nothing. I didn’t feel like I was in my own body. My head was always foggy. My appetite changed, and so did my sleeping. A week before my period, I would always get unbearable uterus pain. Do not use this birth control whatsoever. Always do your research!"

• kek...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 28, 2020

For Birth Control "I switched from Microgestin FE to Larissia. Microgestin FE gave me terrible anxiety and depression and made me feel like I was an alien in my own body. Switching to Larissia, I definitely had some cramping, breakthrough bleeding, mood swings, and acne during my first 2-3 packs of this pill, but after a couple months, all of those symptoms went away. My first pack, I could tell that my boobs were bigger, but that went away as well over time. I haven’t gained any weight on this pill (I was actually hoping that I would) and have less acne than I did while on other pills. I would recommend this to a friend."

• Fir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2018

For Birth Control "Since there aren't many reviews for this brand and most of them aren't that great, I thought I'd share my experience since the reviews here scared me a little. I went on BC for the first time and started out with Sprintec, which was awful. I had horrible mood swings, nausea, and it was making me depressed. I immediately switched, and the first week on Larissia I was still feeling this way, but that's probably just the Sprintec wearing off. Now, I feel great, no mood swings, and it's even making me grow in 'all the right places.' So pleased with this pill!"

• Anonymous
• November 20, 2020

For Birth Control "This is my first birth control I have ever taken. The first month I took it, everything seemed fine, but then my period was almost 3 weeks long and felt never-ending. But I’m pretty sure that was breakthrough bleeding. I was more excited about the weight gain because I have been a pretty skinny person my whole life. The first month I gained a few pounds, but now, the 3rd month, I have no appetite and I’m dropping weight like crazy. Not to mention, before taking this, I have always been a laid-back, chill person, and this BC makes me have terrible mood swings. I almost feel like a completely different person in my own body, and not in a good way. It almost makes me think I’m going crazy. Lastly, ever since I started it, I noticed my periods come 3-4 days late, and I’ve never had that problem in the past. I wouldn’t recommend this birth control if you don’t want to lose yourself, but it protects against pregnancy great."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2020

For Birth Control "Oh my goodness. This drug has been awful for me. The only good side is that my acne has cleared up. I am going to be switching to something else, as this pill has made me gain 20 pounds, have migraines (never had before), be super fatigued and groggy, mood swings, extreme back pain and chest pain, breast tenderness all the time, and extreme anxiety (which I am diagnosed with panic disorder and have been on something to help me deal/cope, and this drug has made me fall into the same bad anxiety spells). Maybe it works for others, but oh boy, I am excited to stop taking this pill."

• Pai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2020

For Birth Control "When starting Larissia, I was a bit apprehensive about how it would work for me due to what I had heard from other people's experiences. But after being on it for a month, I have found it works great for me. The only side effects I have experienced are periodic loss of appetite and, at the beginning, mood swings. I have not gained any weight or had a drastic increase in acne, if anything, it has cleared up my skin. I am very happy with my experience and am glad I am lucky enough for it to work as well as it does on the first try."

• Fal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2019

For Birth Control "Do not take this! It has literally been the worst 2 months ever. The first month I was EXTREMELY nauseous the whole time. In these two months I’ve had lots of heartburn, been extremely emotional, I used to only need 7-8 hours of sleep and now I need like 10, I randomly get super anxious and really sad. I have a great life, so idk why I’m becoming so sad. It has mainly made me feel like a chicken with my head cut off who is drowning. WORST PART: All these issues have been causing me to be ungrateful and selfish, and it’s tearing apart my relationship with my best friend, aka my fiancé! I know it’s got to be partly me, but dang this stuff just switched me 180 degrees. My fiancé says I’m a stranger to him."

• xmx...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 27, 2019

For Birth Control "Since I started Larissia, I have been a completely different person. I have had horrible angry outbursts, severe depression, and awful mood swings. I am someone that's diagnosed with depression, so this is just my personal experience, but I feel like this medicine amplified that. I was taking a different brand of this medication before, Lutera, and I was fine, but my pharmacy changed it to this one. I have also experienced nausea almost every single day after taking it. The first few weeks, my stomach was completely torn up. I had severe constipation, and I couldn't eat anything. I never have constipation problems. I still am having digestive issues, which is so weird for me. I will say I'm not getting the PMS symptoms I normally get. As for everything else though, the mental issues are making this absolutely unbearable for me, and I am getting off of this medication as soon as I finish this pack."

• Jam...
• January 23, 2021

For Birth Control "I started Larissa 2 months ago and recently stopped because the side effects are horrible. The first two weeks I had horrible mood swings and was very depressed. It made my cramps more painful and my acne much worse, to the point where I’m breaking out all over my face and have no more self-confidence. I do NOT recommend."

• Lar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 10, 2018

For Birth Control "My pharmacy randomly switched me to Larissia. I’ve been taking it for 3 months. Within these 3 months, I’ve been breaking out like crazy (generally pretty clear skin), got canker sores (never get them), have had awful mood swings and hormone imbalances, my face has been swollen, and during my last couple of periods I’ve had cramps (which is the whole reason I started birth control so long ago). I’m actually livid at this brand, company, and my pharmacy for randomly switching me to this stuff. At first, I thought it was cute since the brand on the box is my name, but it’s the worst birth control I’ve ever been on. Not even worth a 1/10."

• lan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2020

For Birth Control "I was shocked to see how many bad experiences people have had on Larissia. For the most part, I have had minimal symptoms. The first few weeks/adjustment period to the hormones was awful, and I experienced a lot of random irritation, anger, mood swings, and awful depression. I was feeling extremely hesitant to continue taking it, but since the first few weeks, I've had no symptoms other than occasional mood swings every now and then, and I think my boobs got a little bigger. Overall, I'd recommend, but it clearly differs a lot from person to person."

• car...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 30, 2021

For Birth Control "Been on it for almost 3 years and have not had a bad experience! I do think it helped with acne a little, although I still get the occasional zit, especially around my period. I don’t think I’ve gained any weight because of it, and it’s made my periods super light! Seriously, I only use the small size tampons and panty liners now! I still get cramps and mood swings around the start of my period, but this was something I dealt with before going on the pill. As for my sex drive, I do feel it’s a bit lower, but I’ve been on the pill so long that I really can’t remember! Finally, my partner and I never use condoms, and I’ve never had a problem or a scare. My cycles are generally consistent as well. Overall, a good experience compared to some horror stories I have heard."

• Nel...
• April 26, 2018

For Birth Control "This is my first time taking birth control pills, and this has been the WORST experience EVER!!! Spotting for 2 weeks, followed by an extremely heavy period with the biggest blood clots I've ever seen!! In addition, I've had migraines, bloating, canker sores (which I've never had in my entire 40 years of life), horrible cramping, and mood swings!!! I got on BC to avoid having a period because of my anemia, and yet on this pill, I've been spotting/bleeding for 3 weeks now!! Worst medicine EVER!! Will be discontinuing IMMEDIATELY!!!!!"

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

For Birth Control "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!!"

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

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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..."

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

For Birth Control "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."