Lessina and Anxiety: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Tur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2019

For Endometriosis "My doctor prescribed Lessina for potential endometriosis. I requested a low dose, older generation birth control, since I've never taken any before. This worked okay, I suppose. I only was able to take a little over two weeks' worth before finally having to call it quits. I was about halfway through my last active row when I stopped. The pros: It seemed to help my moods level out, and I was generally in a better mood than usual. I did not get headaches, nausea, or acne from this pill. The cons: Oh, the anxiety was awful and one of the main reasons why I gave up. It made me so jittery every day to the point where I felt like always panicking. I also had unusual aches in my arms and legs while taking this. It felt like I had been working out more. Lastly, I had pretty bad joint pain and general stiffness while on this pill. I know everyone is different, so I'm glad that this pill works for a lot of people. I just wish it would have worked better for me."

• Tur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2019

For Endometriosis "My doctor prescribed Lessina for potential endometriosis. I requested a low dose, older generation birth control, since I've never taken any before. This worked okay, I suppose. I only was able to take a little over two weeks' worth before finally having to call it quits. I was about halfway through my last active row when I stopped. The pros: It seemed to help my moods level out, and I was generally in a better mood than usual. I did not get headaches, nausea, or acne from this pill. The cons: Oh, the anxiety was awful and one of the main reasons why I gave up. It made me so jittery every day to the point where I felt like always panicking. I also had unusual aches in my arms and legs while taking this. It felt like I had been working out more. Lastly, I had pretty bad joint pain and general stiffness while on this pill. I know everyone is different, so I'm glad that this pill works for a lot of people. I just wish it would have worked better for me."

• Man...
• April 10, 2018

For Ovarian Cysts "I began taking this pill after my insurance company sent this medication to my pharmacy instead of my Luthera. When I first started this pill pack, I didn't notice anything yet, but at the end of the second week, I missed a pill and then had breakthrough bleeding for three weeks straight. I also began noticing severe mood swings and mood changes, breast swelling and tenderness, and pretty consistent bloating. I thought I would give it one more month to see if my body just needed to adjust, but all the symptoms remained throughout the next month, aside from spotting a little less frequently, but the mood swings got 10 times worse at the end of the month when I was on the inactive pill and my everyday anxiety increased substantially as well. I couldn't handle the side effects from this and simply had to have my pharmacy order me the Luthera."

• CFH...
• August 23, 2017

For Birth Control "This is my first time being on birth control, and I've started my second pack a few days ago. So far, I have no large complaints. My weight has stayed the same or maybe lost a pound or two. I do feel more stressed, have tender breasts, and less energy, but nothing too extreme. No spotting, but a regular period. I did start my period 2 days earlier than I was to reach the white pills. Will keep posted if anything changes."

• Jam...
• July 8, 2018

For Birth Control "I was recently switched to Lessina due to my other brand giving me constant anxiety and sadness. The first week of taking Lessina, I felt so great and hopeful that it wouldn’t bring the side effects that I read about in the reviews. Once the second week came along, it was rock bottom. I took one pack in total because I was trying to give it a chance, but I had to go back to my doctor to get it changed. It was the worst panic attacks and depression I have ever felt, even comparing my last birth control to it. I would cry so much that I would have to throw up, I couldn’t breathe or control my panic attacks at all. I’m giving it 3 stars because it actually helped clear up my skin, and I didn’t gain weight like many have said, so that was a positive. I highly do NOT recommend this birth control if you have any bad history of mood swings with other birth controls."

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 15, 2023

For Birth Control "The pharmacy gave me this pill as a substitute for my normal one. I've been on it for 3 months, and I've had horrible back pain during my period, crazy anxiety constantly, mood swings, bloating, and hair thinning. I would not recommend this birth control. I'm so glad to be back on my normal one this month."

• Not...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 2, 2022

For Endometriosis "This pill is the worst. I have been on many different pills due to an insurance change and BCP discontinued for years. I have severe anxiety, which I never have. I have heart palpitations and arrhythmias my new cardiologist says are benign. I have insomnia, nausea, bloating, spotting every week, and sweating! I have endometriosis, which is awful, but this pill takes the cake."