Larissia User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• ct4
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 24, 2020

For Birth Control "Prior to Larissa I experienced incredibly painful, heavy and irregular periods. I wasn't able to eat, as my cramps were so bad I'd throw up everything I ate. I'd bleed through a super tampon and a heavy pad within 2 hours. For the first few my periods were still somewhat irregular and heavy--this is typical though, birth control doesn't magically fix all your problems from day 1, it takes a couple months to regulate. Now though, my periods are light, I can predict when they come, and when I do have cramps some acetaminophen or ibuprofen usually takes care of it. I have not gotten pregnant on Larissa, without the supplementation of any other forms of contraceptive, though I am very religious in properly taking the pill."

• cara
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 28, 2019

For Birth Control "Honestly Larissia is not too bad. I was on Depo which did the job but I knew it wasn’t a long term option. It also made me gain a lot of weight. Larissia has made me maintain my weight more. My breakthrough bleeding is barely there and I don’t have many cramps (if any). However, I have noticed my breasts being more tender."

• Simone
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2021

For Birth Control "This is probably the worst birth control. When I first started I got my period for a week and a half straight, and I experienced really bad mood changes. I noticed I became sad very often and on most days when I’m usually a very optimistic and happy person. I also experienced a lot of bloating."

• Bella
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 6, 2020

For Birth Control "I've been on Larissia for about 6 months now. I have gained weight and I've notice a durastic difference in my mood. I have always been a happy person but while taking this I feel sad most days, for absoloutly no reason!"

• Poiso...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 25, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been on Larissa for almost four years now after switching from another higher dose of estrogen. My doctor put me on this because she thought it would make my cramps lighter etc.. I have been bloated and gained 30 pounds and look pregnant all the time! I recently developed hives and a horrible allergic reaction , I had tons of tests done and my doctor couldn’t figure out what it was from. Little did I know I was slowly poisoning my body with this tiny pill everyday for four years. I am finally saying goodbye to this horrible thing and hoping my life will get back on track. The symptoms got worse as the years went by, back pain, nausea, abdominal pain, bloating and headaches. This isn’t worth it!"

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

For Birth Control "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 everyday, 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"

• Kiki
• June 25, 2019

For Birth Control "This is crazy. I thought I was tripping. I decided to get back on birthcontrol after Depo in November and I haven’t got the shot since. My obgyn she asked me what I had in mind I told her I want something that’s undetectable no Nuvaring & definitely no IUDs (Mirena) I had very bad migraines as result. So she said I can prescribe you some birth control pills that will work just as good as Depo but it may make you nausea she ask do I smoke,I don’t she says your good you won’t have to worry about blood clots. She sends it to the pharmacy the brand is Larissa 28 I take it the following next morning & shorty after I start feeling cramps out of nowhere striking painful cramps I think of it as nothing I ate lunch later on I got so itchy & it felt like something was on my legs it’s nothing I showered I had a sudden migraine it last all evening & night top of that as I was trying to fall asleep I felt my heart pulsating beats minor chest pain &nausea. I won't be continuing isn't worth your health"

• Hannah
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 2, 2019

For Birth Control "I started taking Larissa about three months ago and it’s HORRIBLE. I have constant headaches, I have severe anxiety, and I’m extremely fatigue and can’t seem to get out of bed. I’ve been in different birth controls for years now and considering taking a break because the side effects are not worth it. I do NOT recommend this birth control at all as it’s made me feel horrible and uncontrollable."

• NowaD...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2019

For Birth Control "Upset my insurance didn't cover my other brand birth control pills so with the pharmacy they chose this generic pill, LARISSIA. Do not take it. I have been on this for less then 6 months and had a knee injury, less then 3 weeks after that had a blood clot: DVT(deep vein thrombosis) which could have caused a pulmonary embolism (can be fatal). Luckily I told my doc my symptoms of redness & swelling below the injured knee. They ordered an ultrasound and a DVT was found. I am on blood thinners now. I was recommended to be on on low dose/low estrogen Birth Control pills to help out with very bad periods. I'm a 52 year old healthy active woman. I worked out, non smoker, with low BP. I have previously traveled a lot by car and plane NEVER having an issue. If you have an injury, or must be on bedrest, or drive long distance, ortravel and fly a long flight or sit for long periods, then your risks are even greater. I have no history ever of blood clotting, have delivered 3 babies and 1 surgery, 2 LT bedrest, been on & off birth control pills for years and all of the this happened within the first month of Larissia use Good luck, stay healthy & DVT FREE"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 26, 2019

For Birth Control "I was first on the patch an I got switched to Larissia because the hormones levels in the patch were too strong. My experience for the first week wasn't bad. I just noticed that I did get a bit more sensitive, but nothing I can't control. My acne did get better. All the side effects weren't so strong. I would recommend it for any one else."

• sugar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 10, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking Larissia for almost 9 months now. I am so glad I finally going to switch birth control. I came onto this website to see if everyone else that took this medication had the same side effects as me. They do. I have been going through like depressive episodes, gone through eating everything in sight because I had cravings (which I never had a problem with at all), I’ve gain 20 pounds even though I am a college swimmer, I have fatigue episodes even though I am having so much fun and happy, and I haven’t felt like myself during this time. I’m so done with this medicine. I didn’t take caution until now because my doctor said it might take 3-6 months for my body to get use to the hormones since I haven’t been on birth control before. I should’ve switched a long time ago. I would never recommend this to any person that wishes to take birth control."

• 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."

• Jamie...
• 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."

• Caitlin
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2018

For Birth Control "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."

• carol...
• 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."

• lano
• 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"

• Gab
• January 16, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been taken this for almost two months. It's the first birth control I have ever taken and I haven’t seen any noticeable side effects to it besides a decrease in sex drive, but I wouldn’t completely say it was the pill. I was worried for side effects but this works well with my body and I hope it does the same for you!"

• Larissa
• 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 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, & 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 ever been on. Not even worth a 1/10."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2019

For Birth Control "I just started taking these for only a few weeks. I have been on my period for 14 days because of this pill. I've had major headaches, sudden sharp pains in my stomach, I've felt weak and not wanting to get out of bed. Seriously don't take these pills they're awful."

• Alice
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2019

For Birth Control "Originally, I started the Larissia birth control in 2018. I stopped taking it because I wasn’t having sex and I gained 20 pounds, PLUS having the worst side effects. I started taking it again and have been on Larissia since the end of January. My periods are regular but I have very light bleeding. But I’ve also gained another 20 pounds. I’m super bloated when I eat and feel nauseous and moody A LOT. So far, this birth control has been great for not getting pregnant but the side effects are terrible."

• do...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 17, 2019

For Birth Control "Larissia and Vienva have been the ABSOLUTE worst birth controls I have ever taken. I was on Vienva for 3 months a couple years ago, and had to switch to another birth control from the horrible side effects. Recently, my doctor put me on Larissia and the side effects seem like they've been amplified tenfold. Minor inconveniences make me angry, I'm having depressed thoughts multiple times per day, my chest hurts so much that it's hard to breathe, constant fatigue, and horrible acne breakouts. I would highly suggest taking literally any other birth control besides one with levonorgestrel in it."

• Ems
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2019

For Birth Control "I started taking Larissia after being on the generic version of Yaz for 6 months (which was great but too many risks for blood clots and destroyed my sex drive). Immediately after taking Larissia I felt extreme fatigue. I’m a morning person and never have any issue waking up in the morning for feeling refreshed; but every day that wasn’t a period day on Larissia has been extremely difficult. It also triggered my IBS symptoms and experienced some hair loss in the first two months. Also- even before birth control, I didn’t really have a ton of issues with acne, but now I have horrible hormonal white heads on my chin and around my nose and lips (which stop and completely go away during the period week). I’ll give it one more month to try to normalize. It does work for me in terms of controlling hormonal mood swings, and I have more of a sex drive than I did on Yaz."

• MMI
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2019

For Birth Control "WORST BIRTH CONTROL ever!!!! I was using Sronyx and for some unknown reason they switched me to the generic Larissa and not even a month when I started to break out. I was a peson who not even on my period would I break out for nothing. I went from that to my cheeks and my chin covered in huge bumps that hurt like crazy I couldn't even wash my face without feeling pain. On the second month my period lasted 3 days with the worst cramps EVER!!!!!! I know everyone reacts differently but most reviews say the same as what I experienced. So I suggest not to try this it will mess up your face!!!!!"

• Done...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 4, 2021

For Birth Control "I had been on this pill for years and dealt with anger, weight gain, acne, back pain, headaches. I stopped it and switched to another pill that kept me in the bathroom all the time so I decided to switch back to Larissa and that’s when I noticed how much it actually changes me. I am so angry and can’t even stand myself. After reading these reviews I’m quitting it. Not worth the hassle can’t lose weight at all, either always bloated literally makes me think I’m crazy !"

• Kitty
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 30, 2018

For Birth Control "This is my first time taking birth control pills and I was worried about all of the side effects I've read about. It feels like I'm not on anything. I noticed a few days where I was very emotionally sensitive, but other than that, nothing, which is fantastic! The only reason I gave it a 9 and not a 10 is I've only been on it a month so wouldn't know if I'm pregnant yet, ha!"