Lessina User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 16, 2019

For Birth Control "Do not take this birth control!!! I had been put on this birth control a couple of years ago, absolutely hated it, went to Planned Parenthood to change back to my other birth control, and Rite Aid lost my prescription for the good birth control and now I’ve been stuck with Lessina again for almost a year. I’ve had my period for about a month straight on Lessina, it does nothing for cramps, causes headaches, mood swings, terrible anxiety, please do not take Lessina, I couldn’t think of a worse birth control."

• Anonymous
• October 18, 2011

For Birth Control "I have previously tried Yaz, which I quit after becoming emotional. My doctor switched me to another brand (which worked fine-no emotional drawbacks) but had to switch me due to my student care card. Then I was switched to Lessina. I had never been so emotional and depressed in my entire life. Additionally, my skin became unmanageable, I started having massive headaches, I couldn't focus because of exhaustion (I slept 15 hours two days in a row and previously had a normal sleeping pattern), and I was so weak that getting out of bed became a task. I am now on a different birth control pill and am experiencing none of these symptoms."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 26, 2020

For Birth Control "Horrible. I have been spotting nonstop for 2 weeks now. Mood swings, crying spells, increased depression, sweating, weight gain, and bloating. I tried to stick it out for 2 months, but I am stopping this OCP ASAP."

• Anonymous
• November 7, 2018

For Birth Control "This one was rough. I’ve never felt more moody, depressed, and all around not myself on this pill. I stopped it after one month. Wasn’t even worth it. Everyone reacts differently, but my experience on this was terrible."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2018

For Birth Control "Would not recommend this birth control at all. Regret ever taking it. I was on Lessina for about 6 weeks when I realized I needed to stop. I was constantly tired and wanted to sleep. My weight stayed the same, but I wasn’t on it long enough. I felt like my acne actually got worse - I had painful pimples that didn’t go away for weeks. On top of this, I started to lose my self-confidence and motivation. I did already have anxiety but was always able to control it, but on this birth control, my anxiety was terrible and I couldn’t control it - I had to hold myself from having anxiety attacks in school. I would easily get ticked off or upset over the smallest things. I started to experience depression and didn’t feel like myself at all on this pill. Forgot what it was like to feel normal and really happy like I used to be. DON'T TAKE THIS PILL."

• big...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking Lessina for about 7 and a half weeks. Ever since I started it, I have had a non-stop period, currently heavy, which is so disappointing because the downsides are not worth it. My acne has greatly improved. I was previously diagnosed with anxiety and depression, and being on this medication has led me to become paranoid for no reason and has led me to develop really dark thoughts along with suffering severe depression and anxiety (I am medicated for depression and was fine before I started taking this pill). I have also experienced heavy mood swings and bipolar episodes."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 20, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been on Lessina for about 5 months now, and I have definitely noticed a difference. My periods are shorter and lighter (a huge reason why I went on birth control in the first place is because I'm anemic, and my periods were horrible). As many others have said, the migraines do happen often, but all my life, I have been getting headaches regularly, so it's nothing different. My skin has cleared up, and I only have minor breakouts due to wearing a mask (for COVID) and not the birth control. I experienced slight weight gain, and my boobs grew, which I was kinda happy about, lol. Recently, I missed a pill and spotted until my period started, but it wasn't too bad. I definitely experience moody episodes before my period, which I never experienced before, but I will not be switching brands anytime soon because I'm happy with how it has been treating my periods."

• San...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve taken Lessina for 1 month. My mood/outlook on life changed after 1 week. I feel awful emotionally. It’s so hard to get out of bed in the morning. It’s like my life went from color to black and white. The only change in life is this pill. I do NOT recommend it!"

• Mh2...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve only been taking Lessina for a week, and it has genuinely been the worst week of my life. It took me until today to realize it was my birth control. I’ve had anxiety/depression for as long as I can remember, but the suicidal thoughts I’ve had this week have been nothing like I have ever experienced. I’ve cried constantly and randomly for no reason. My poor boyfriend has tried to help. I threw up last night, haven’t been eating, I’m nauseous all the time. I will not be ingesting this pill a single day more. I genuinely almost checked myself into a mental institution, and I fully believe it has to do with this pill."

• Niy...
• December 29, 2018

For Birth Control "At first (first month) taking this pill, it was not amazing. I had terrible mood swings and would have stress breaks in the classrooms of my school, then got kicked out. I’ve gained about 10 pounds on this pill, but it has gone to my hips and butt, so I’m loving it. In the first month getting wet was difficult, but I’m on my third month and it’s back to normal. Overall, even though the first two months on this birth control were an emotional roller coaster, I would recommend taking it. Remember, birth controls react differently to everyone’s body. Also, it is very effective in protecting you from pregnancy."

• Mon...
• August 6, 2018

For Birth Control "My doctor had originally put me on Aviane, but Walgreens gave me the generic brand, which was something else. They then stopped giving me that and switched me to Lessina, which I was taking for about a year. It was working great. I had no bad side effects. It wasn’t affecting my mental health. I’m actually trying to switch back to this now. Since I finished all of my refills, I went to a different doctor to get the same prescription. But they gave me Vienva. I’ve been taking it for two months now, and it’s made me really sad and unmotivated."

• Chi...
• July 30, 2020

For Birth Control "I thought there’s something wrong with me, but after I’ve read those comments on here about Lessina, it’s horrible. It’s my second week of taking these pills, and it gives me a migraine, nausea, lower abdomen pain, UTI, and acne!!"

• god...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2021

For Birth Control "I absolutely recommend this birth control. We all must remember we are all individuals, and it's not going to have the same effects on every one of us! So to start off, this pill has definitely balanced my hormones. I am usually a very anxious and depressed person, and ever since I started this birth control, I feel so much better, much calmer. I have more energy, and if anything, lost weight due to the side effect that it's had on decreasing my appetite. I also noticed it hasn't affected my sex drive! I love this pill! It's very effective, and I recommend it!"

• ral...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 15, 2021

For Birth Control "It was the best birth control pill! I took it for almost 2 years and only stopped when I left for college, but I had absolutely zero negative symptoms, and it did not affect my health (mental, emotional, or physical) at all! It regulated my period, and most importantly, no babies! I would 100% take it again, just remember it is different for everyone."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2017

For Birth Control "Literally the worst birth control ever. I was on Orsythia, and my pharmacy said this was the 'generic' version. My period was always regular, and my period came two weeks earlier this month. It also makes me break out and gained about five pounds. I have become very emotional and depressed, I was never like that. Now, I cry for everything. Do not recommend."

• Can...
• June 11, 2019

For Birth Control "Wish I could rate a zero. I used to be on Aviane and loved it. But my pharmacy randomly gave me Lessina and told me it would be the same, it’s just the generic brand. I totally thought that made sense, so I did not think anything about the change. I’ve been on this dosage for 4 years and never had issues. On the Lessina brand, I gained about 15 pounds and I spot for a month about every 4 months. Not worth it. I'll be taking my 3rd trip to the gyno this Friday for spotting and will be getting off of Lessina."

• Jun...
• February 23, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been on Lessina for about 3 months now. Before this, I was on Depo. This far, I have had a few side effects such as gaining weight, mood swings, and my first month I had the heaviest period I have ever experienced, which lasted almost 10 days. On a positive note, my acne has cleared a lot. And I have been able to successfully skip my periods like I’ve wanted, as well as having no babies! Everyone’s body is different."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 7, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on Lessina birth control pill for a year. The first couple of months I was spotting a lot, but then I started to have a normal period. I don't have any bad side effects. I've always had anxiety, but it's just the same as before, so it's not the pills that are giving me anxiety. Everything else is fine, and now my periods are lighter and shorter. Just remember to take them on time every day for this to work well for you."

• Man...
• July 1, 2019

For Birth Control "I would not recommend this pill to anyone who has prior anxiety issues. Typically, I am able to keep my anxiety under control with exercise and diet, however, on this pill, it has been off the charts. Every day, I go from being okay to running scenarios in my head that are outrageous, to feelings of impending doom, to being okay again. My chest constantly feels tight, and my breath is short. At first, I wasn't sure if all this was the pill or the changes I have going on in my life (new job, going on a trip without my kids, husband transitioning jobs), however, while I was on my period, the issues were manageable, and I didn't feel like a complete nutbag all the time. Along with the above, the hormonal acne I currently have is getting worse, and I am retaining a ton of water. I am sure this pill works great for some women, but it is absolutely wrecking my system, and I am in the process of trying to get off it now."

• Rjm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this birth control for about 4 months now. It started okay with almost no side effects, however, since the second month, my anxiety and obsessive thoughts have gotten really bad. I could be considered a very happy person, I’ve never had anxiety or these kinds of thoughts before, and now I’m just an emotional mess that I cannot recognize. I tried working out, eating better, and just putting my things in order to see if maybe that was causing it, but after looking and looking for other reasons to justify my mood, irritability, and anxiety, I came to this pill as my last conclusion. I did not have other side effects, very sore boobs if anything. I didn’t get pregnant, which is positive (?), didn’t get nausea, and had headaches only for a couple of weeks when starting. Don’t get scared if you want or need to try it though, it is birth control, and it works differently for everybody. It might work for you. Good luck out there, ladies!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 10, 2012

For Birth Control "I've had problems with birth control since I have started taking them. I was started on Ortho Tri-Cyclen and was extremely moody and had issues with tearing of the vaginal walls during intercourse, so I was switched to Ortho-Cyclen, and the problem persisted. Finally, I was switched to Sronyx, which solved the problem and the moodiness. I was on it for three years until I was switched to Lessina because my pharmacy didn't carry it. Within the two and a half months I've been on it, I have gained about 5 pounds, have the worst acne I've ever experienced, and cry over nothing. Desperately trying to find a pharmacy that carries Sronyx."

• Mad...
• July 26, 2019

For Birth Control "My pharmacy switched me to Lessina from Aviane, saying that it was just a generic brand and basically the same thing, so I took it for 4 months. In the first month, I noticed my anxiety started to flare up out of control, and I would get very bad migraines. Then it got worse, I was short of breath from doing simple tasks or even nothing at all. Then came numb arms and chest pains, and the doctor telling me I have extremely high blood pressure (I've always had great blood pressure). Then I started experiencing excruciating pain from the base of my spine all the way up into my skull and my jaw, I could hardly sleep. I drove myself crazy trying to figure out what was causing it, then I read the side effects of this birth control and realized I had over half of the severe ones. I stopped taking it, and all those horrible symptoms stopped. I was so relieved. I know everyone is affected differently, so just keep an eye out for the extreme symptoms so that you can get help if you react adversely."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2020

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Lessina postpartum, and it has been great! Helped regulate my postpartum depression and anxiety. I, however, have an increase in appetite and experienced mild headaches and nausea for the first couple of weeks. I love the fact that it regulates my period, I always know when I'll have it and am prepared! I definitely will continue to take it and love it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2022

For Birth Control "If you are reading this, this is your sign to NOT TAKE THIS!!!!! I started it for the first time this month. My acne is awful. My skin was so clear before and now it’s covered in pimples. My appetite increased so much. I was literally eating everything in my fridge. I'm so bloated all the time. Not to mention my depression was so bad the last week. I literally wanted to die. Please stay away from this !!!"

• kan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2020

For Birth Control "I began taking Lessina last month, and I do not recommend! The first few weeks, I had a consistent headache. Secondly, my appetite largely increased. Then, I was very, very emotional! I am having breakdowns over everything that happened. My anxiety has been way worse, and so have my intrusive thoughts. I thought for sure I at least wouldn't have a bad period. Wrong! This has been the worst period I've had in years! Such heavy bleeding, nausea, which caused me to have a panic attack, chills, headaches, the whole nine yards. Please do not take this medicine."