Levlen for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 3)

• Robyn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2020

"I took this when I was about 20 years old. For not quite 3 weeks. I got the worst nausea and had to take Maxolon to help with that. I remember when the anti-nausea medication wore off and I rushed to the bathroom, so sure I was going to puke. I didn't, but whoa! I looked at myself in the mirror and said "No pill ever again" and I've stuck with that! Shocking what this pill does. And I took this years ago when the hormone dosage levels were far higher than they are now! It's not surprising how horrible so many women's experiences are on here. Being on the OCP is basically pretending to your body that you're pregnant, among other things. Nausea, sleep problems, weight gain, acne, lack of libido; you name it. The list of side-effects of Levlen ED is disastrous. AVOID THIS PILL. Honestly, if you want all those symptoms from this pill, just get pregnant! A least you get a cute little baby at the end of it!"

• Holza
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 5, 2020

"Just started Levlen around 2 months ago. Now I know that there is no proof that the pill causes weight gain, however as soon as I started on this pill I noticed a huge difference in my hunger levels. I’m usually one to lose weight quite quickly and “shake it off” but I just can’t seem to get rid of it. Also have started to get bad acne/pimples mostly around the chin area. Libido has completely disappeared and I just don’t feel like myself. Will give it another month but keen to try another pill."

• ramms...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2018

"I have been on Levlen for 2 months now. Months ago, I was on Yaz and it went terribly after 2 weeks, with painful break outs, mood swings, feelings of depression, panic attacks, and random bouts of anger. Levlen has been amazing. None of the side effects I once experienced, and my skin has cleared up! Plus, I'm not pregnant! I would recommend Levlen if you're unsure which pill to try, as it's a good price."

• daisy...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 6, 2022

"Levlen made me a psycho! Felt like years of emotional rollercoasters and anxieties. I am literally so much more chill now that I’ve been off it for over 5 months. If you’re having relationship issues because you’re a moody person with mental health issues then I recommend trying a different contraceptive option. It works well as a pregnancy deterrent but so not worth it."

• Contra
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 3, 2020

"Started this Levlen last August and as of writing this review I’ve been using it for about 7 months. It did take about 2 months for me to settle into it which killed my libido, and my bleeding was abnormal (spotting, super long periods of 7+ days, unpredictable period starting days) but probably since November it’s been well. My periods come exactly when the pack says it should (though very heavy the first 2 days) and my libido is back to normal. I’ve had no issues with mood swings though that might be attributed to my other meds. I also take Lovan (an SSRI) so my libido for the combination for these two is pretty good."

• anon
• September 20, 2018

"As most women, I had an adjustment period of getting used to the hormones that lasted about 2 weeks to 1 month and that just entailed some nausea, cramping, headaches, mood swings. Sort of 'PMS' type symptoms in a way but I found it tolerable. It was the perfect pill aside from the fact it gave me horrible acne! I had to stop after just over 6 months of use because my self-esteem from my skin was taking a real beating. My skin was never perfection before going on this pill but it definitely was not acne level and as soon as I started on Levlen my skin erupted. Not just a few pimples here and there either... All over my cheeks and chin. Absolutely no doubt if you go back and look at photos you can see my skin progressively worsening over the time of me taking this BC. Everyone's body is different though and I have some friends that take Levlen and are perfectly fine! Best of luck to anyone starting it, just listen to your body and go in with an open mind :)"

• Woman...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2021

"After 3 days I have decided to stop taking Levlen. I felt light headed and the thought of food made me nauseous...thought ok this can happen with any new medication, woke up feeling very dizzy and was having lots of absent seizures (I usually have 2 in the morning but the wouldn't stop) so I went back to bed for a few hours. Woke with a migraine and more seizures :( I have been also taking Prozac for 5 months so not sure if it's a bad combination. Just a warning to anyone with epilepsy or anyone taking Prozac."

• phoebe
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2021

"First of all this pill is the worst!!! I’ve been on Yasmin for over a year and decided to change to Levlen as a cheaper option. I was told by my doctor it was a similar pill to Yasmin. I’ve been on Levlen for over a month now and have had the worst experience. Coming from someone who suffers with severe depression and anxiety this pill definitely made it worse. I experienced increased anxiety attacks and genuinely felt very low and in a dark place. I felt like a zombie consistently and had no motivation to do anything, low libido, severe migraines almost every night, trouble eating/ bloating and gaining weight, hair loss, stomach cramps and nausea. I thought I was going crazy but after reading what other women have gone through I realized this pill is very harmful. I would not recommend this pill to ANYONE. Worst pill ever will definitely jump back on Yasmin!"

• Sako
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2019

"I’ve been on Levlen for a couple of months now and both times whilst having my period I have experienced headaches and cramps which I never used to get on contraceptive. I used to be on AVA 30 which was great but then Levlen was the new drug to replace that which I was super gutted about but tried it anyway and I’m definitely gonna to change to something else!!!"

• Imogen
• January 11, 2022

"I went to my dr and asked to be moved from the bar to the pill. All I asked was that nothing that would affect my weight and skin as after 2 years I had finally lost weight and my skin was clear for the first time ever about a month. After I started taking it my skin broke out the worst it ever has no weight gain though except for my boobs and I find it can make my moods 10x worse definitely do your research and tell your dr if you’re not comfortable with a certain pill"

• tee
• May 8, 2018

"I've been on it for a few days now can really tell the difference in my moods. It is a good pill and my first time on any sort of pill I haven't had a break out but have been having mood swings first 2 days I felt dehydrated and sick but its gone now"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 21, 2021

"I was prescribed Levlen strictly for contraceptive purposes. Worked really well as it should over the years and one of the bonuses was being aware of when the time of the month was coming up. However, come 2020 to 2021, I noticed that my period started getting lighter and lighter until it completely stopped early 2021. Months without a period was quite concerning but I was aware that could only be a side effect of prolonged use. Until one night after arriving home from work and parking my car and randomly waking up finding myself in hospital. The pill had somehow caused a blood clot in my brain and triggered a stroke and several seizures (which was something that did not exist in the family). Bottom line is YES this method of contraception was very useful and helpful; BUT spending months in the hospital and having to do rehab afterwards and see specialists was not worth it at all in the end. Tread lightly."

• saram...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2023

"I'm 35 and had bad experiences on the pill so have been using condoms for the past 4 years. I started Levlen after a scare and have been very happy! It's only been a month but I've had zero side effects aside from some breast growth and slight bloating which I'm sure will subside. Otherwise my moods, weight, skin and libido are exactly the same! Couldn't be more pleased!"

• dora
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 27, 2021

"it was great, didn't affect my mood, weight or skin. However I did skip a few months of my period and didn't take some placebo pills which then caused me to have my period for 6 weeks straight, it only resolved shortly after I stopped taking the pill to try regulate my period again."

• Britt...
• September 10, 2021

"Mood swings, cyst like acne, weight gain and on top of this I bled for 3 weeks straight whilst taking the active pills. My boobs have doubled in size and are so sore all the time. I would NOT recommend this pill it has done nothing but make me an emotional mess. I have been off Levlen for 2 days now and hoping I start to feel like myself again soon."

• Migra...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 12, 2023

"I was on this pill from the ages of 16 to 23 years. To begin with, the pill was great no issues regular bleeding, minimal pain no PMS, etc. Then I got into my 20s and I developed severe PMS, chronic pain, and could not keep weight off. By 23 I had decided I could not do this anymore. 2 years ago I came off this pill and every day since has been hell. I have had migraines multiple times a day every day. I have PCOS which was masked by the pill itself and was further exacerbated due to the pill's ability to mask symptoms and may now potentially be infertile. I don’t know why we still allow big Pharma this control over our bodies."

• ano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2021

"My experience has been nothing less of horrible. My anxiety has gotten 10 times worst with my overthinking being uncontrollable, crying over nothing and being overwhelmingly anxious. I’ve been gaining weight but consider the fact I eat healthy and work out 5 days a week. Not only has the side effects taken it’s toll on me but I feel like it has effected my relationship as my anxiety has been so much worst. I would not recommend this pill to anyone."

• Birth...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 8, 2021

"This pill caused me to have a decidual cast which was the most painful thing I have ever left in my life. The doctor said the pain was equivalent to early labour pains. I have continued taking it as the doctor told me too but often experience break through bleeding. No one told me decidual casts were a possible side effect of this pill, guess that’s my fault for not reading? Idk, by the way this happened when I was 17 and had only been on the pill for a few months."

• Anon
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 11, 2021

"So glad to know I’m not alone when reading all your comments. I’ve been taking Levlen for 4 months now. I began weighing 47kg and now weighing 52. Gaining that much weight in 4 months is not worth it for me. I also wake up every morning with huge bloating which never goes away. On top of the weight gain I have developed acne, something I had rarely had an issue with before. I’m very disappointed with this pill and can’t wait to find a better form of contraception that doesn’t effect me like this has."

• Putty
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 14, 2021

"I’m 28 years old . I took Levlen pill for a whole month. My hair started thinning out and falling off in big chunks, I had constant bloating, stomach ache, back ache and headache. I stopped taking the pill for 3 months straight and only now did gradually start getting to normal and all other symptoms stopped too."

• Sarah
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2021

"I had been using the Yasmin birth control until a few months ago my doctor said why not try a cheaper brand and suggested Levlen. I had been taking Yasmin with no problems, it had reduced my stomach pain during my periods and my acne had practically disappeared. But unfortunately this has all come back and its even worse now that I'm taking Levlen. The acne has increased, I get stomach pain and so moody!! The worst of all, for the past 4 months I get period 4 days EARLY when I'm still taking the pill. When I first started taking it, I assumed it was because it was the change of brand and that the next month it will get better, but it has not and every month I am getting my period days before I have even finished my pills. I am unbelievably stressed as to why this is even occurring and its not doing its job properly!! This has never happened before in all of my years of taking birth control and now I'm going back to Yasmin. Its clearly not doing its one job of a birth control pill!!!"

• Immy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2021

"I was on Levlen for 27 days. It made me depressed, caused severe anxiety, horrible acne and nausea. Absolute worst I have ever felt. Started crying at work for NO REASON was sent home by my manager and switched to a different pill that night, after a week I was back to normal. - Levlen is the worst."

• Rhianna...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 13, 2021

"I went on Levlen when I was just 15. I started breaking out all over my face and back which led to a heightening within my insecurities, I got eczema all over my neck, and I gained a reasonable amount of weight/water retention. I then came off the pill, and my period did not return for around a year. I have now been off the pill for roughly 2 years and only within the past 2-3 months has my period become somewhat regular again."

• Pop
• August 5, 2021

"I was on Ava 30 but got switched to Levlen from my doctor. I had the absolute worse experience. I got extreme stomach pains and had to get internal exams done, with nothing coming back in results. I also experienced chest pain while on Levlen and was sent to get X-rays and exams done on my lungs - again nothing in the results. I didn’t have a clue what was happening to me! I gained about 15 kilograms on this pill, had intense headaches and no libido at all. I was extremely emotional and had intrusive and suicidal thoughts often. For me, this will was horrid and once I came off it the symptoms disappeared within weeks. Worst couple of years of my life."

• Anonymous
• August 5, 2008

"I had migraines for years until I switched to this pill, now I no longer have headaches. I think it is due to the low dose of hormones in the pill."