Larissia and Mood Swings: What Users Say (Page 2)

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

For Birth Control "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."

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2018

For Birth Control "I started taking Larissa about 3 months ago, and it has caused major breakouts on my face and my back. I was suffering from mild adult acne prior to taking Larissa, and when I started taking this pill, I noticed huge welts on my back, and my face was breaking out in cystic acne. I have also gained about 10 pounds in 3 months, which isn't necessarily a bad thing for me because I needed to gain a little bit, but just putting it out there as a warning. Mood swings were not too bad, but I found myself thinking very negatively, and my mood would fluctuate. This pill is not for me. My doctor has prescribed me Nikki, and I will start taking it on Monday."

• i r...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 27, 2021

For Birth Control "This is the only birth control I have been on. I started in Jan 2021, so I've been on it for 9 months. I wanted to start bc to protect from pregnancy, and my period was very heavy, and my cramps were terrible. My doc recommended Larissia. It took about 3-4 months for my period to sync up with the active/placebo pills. My period is now so light with minimal cramps. It starts on the same day every month. I have never had a scare being on these pills. The reviews scared me; I almost didn't go through with them! Everyone has a different body; please be considerate of that! I have not gained any weight, and my acne is minimal. The only complaint I have, which this is only MY experience, is the terrible mood swings. The thing is, I have always had mood swings, and I've always been dramatic and very, VERY sensitive, so it isn't much of a difference. Don't let the reviews scare you! This bc has been incredible to me; I highly recommend it! :))))"

• son...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 26, 2021

For Birth Control "Larissia is the first birth control I have ever tried, and I have been quite happy with my experience. I’ve been on it for 11 months, and in the beginning, it was really good, aside from some mood swings. I experienced some nausea, but it wasn’t too bad. I will now be switching because the past few months I’ve started spotting in the middle of my pack, and it doesn’t end until I start the next pack. :( I really liked this pill and didn’t have any other negative side effects besides the spotting. I would really recommend this pill, though, to anyone who is looking for a good birth control."

• Sic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2021

For Birth Control "I haven't felt this bad in years. Take a horrific stomach virus and combine it with the worst PMS symptoms you've ever experienced - that's how I felt on Larissia. Nausea, acid reflux, diarrhea, and full-body aches and pains, plus fatigue, lack of motivation, depression, mood swings, and crying at the drop of a hat. At least when you're cycling naturally, the latter symptoms (minus the nausea, acid reflux, and diarrhea) disappear when your period starts. With Larissia, this is your life; it doesn't end. I had to stop after 2 weeks because I can't live like this 'until my hormones balance out' after 3 months; I have a job and responsibilities and can't afford to be so physically and mentally compromised. I'll be taking proton pump inhibitors for the next 2 weeks to try to heal my stomach. If I could, I would throw the rest of the pack on the FDA's lawn in protest. I gave this a 2 and not a 1 because at least I didn't get a blood clot. Avoid Larissia at all costs."

• Kks...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2021

For Birth Control "I personally did not like Larissia. I was on the same birth control for years (Falmina), and it was amazing. I switched to Larissia because of switching pharmacies. My experience was weight gain, acne, and mood swings. Larissia and Falmina are similar, but obviously something was way different in Larissia that made me react that way. I have switched back to my old birth control."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2022

For Birth Control "I got on birth control because my boyfriend and I have sex a lot, he doesn’t want to use condoms or pull out, and I had a baby 8 months ago. At first, everything was fine for the first month. Then I started to notice little things, like how I’d get my period twice a month! I always get my period on the 1st or 2nd day of the month and it usually lasts 3-4 days. Well, last month my normal period came in and lasted 7 days! Then, the last week of February, I started my period again, which ended March 4th. Then, 8 days later, I started my period again! I also have no sex drive as well, I’m having mood swings, which is not good. I’ve never had trouble taking birth control, especially since I’ve been on it since I was 16. I really wouldn’t recommend this medication."

• gal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2021

For Birth Control "This is the first birth control I've ever been on, so I can't compare it to other contraceptives, but I can share my experience with anyone willing to read. Larissa overall hasn't got rid of me yet, so that's a plus. I did notice my mood started to shift irregularly. I do have ADHD, so this might just be a me thing, but I go from happy to mental breakdown on the floor so quick, and then I'm totally fine. This only really started after I began taking this medicine. My acne did decrease, but I also noticed a significant change in weight. I'm now about 15 pounds heavier than I was before I started Larissa. I honestly might switch medications, but then again side effects are different for everyone."

• Ann...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 5, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been on Larissa for coming up on a year now. This birth control has done what it needs to do but has given me insane symptoms. My breasts are tender almost all the time. I have been having extreme mood swings and terrible nightmares. Even after an entire night of sleep, I will feel sluggish throughout the day. My back will randomly cramp up and be in pain. I am never one to have any symptoms or reactions to medication, but this one changed that. I will say after having an irregular menstrual cycle, Larissa brought it back with nice light periods, but after about two months ago, my bleeding is very little to none and seems like it’s old blood. This left me very confused. I recommend this birth control for preventing pregnancy, but the symptoms can be horrific."

• Emm...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 22, 2022

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Larissia for about a year. I started it because my periods were very irregular. When I started, I only weighed about 140, and over the span of the time I've been on this pill, I've gained 25-30 pounds. I do have to say my periods are a lot lighter but still not super regular. They come and go as they please. I am looking into switching to another pill that will help get me on a regular schedule. Also, I did get very bad anxiety and mood swings since I've started taking this pill. And I am also very bloated after eating anything, which I never used to experience. I am looking into switching and getting off this pill. I have heard many good and bad things about it, but I would not personally recommend."

• hai...
• December 25, 2017

For Birth Control "I recently switched to this about a month ago, and within this month, I have had major mood swings. They are so bad, one second I’m hysterically crying over the dumbest things, and then next I’m mad or happy. Will be changing to another."

• Bil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 18, 2021

For Birth Control "Umm, extreme acid reflux. Before I even eat something, I have extreme acid reflux that burns. Tired, kind of emotional, and stomach and chest tenderness. Also, insecurity. I say if we don't want to get pregnant, don't have sex. But I get it, Larissia works to keep you not pregnant but isn't good for you in the long run."

• KCa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on Avianne for years with no issues. They stopped making Avianne, so the pharmacy gave me Larissia. I am extremely fatigued, moody, and have no sex drive. I do not recommend taking Larissia."

• Lys...
• September 2, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on this for over a year, and I've had the worst mood swings and acne. I feel terrible about myself, and I can't wait to get on another pill ASAP! Don't use this."

• Red...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2018

For Birth Control "I would not recommend. Not only have I gained weight, I started breakthrough bleeding in the middle of taking these pills. Along with cramps, mood swings, the whole works."

• Lan...
• November 20, 2019

For Birth Control "Worst birth control ever. I had the world's worst mood swings and anxiety. Migraines daily and 3-week-long periods. Do not recommend it at all."

• Lys...
• December 11, 2018

For Birth Control "Went on this and got really bad acne, gained weight, and have major mood swings. Not the best birth control out there for me. I'm thinking about switching ..."