Levlen User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Imo...
• January 11, 2022

For Birth Control "I went to my doctor and asked to be moved from the bar to the pill. All I asked was that nothing 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 for 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 10 times worse. Definitely do your research and tell your doctor if you’re not comfortable with a certain pill."

• Imm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2021

For Birth Control "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."

• Xom...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 6, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Started these Levlen birth control pills to help control mood swings and have had an overwhelmingly good experience. Cycle went from 8 days down to 3, and while I have gained a few kilos, it’s manageable with regular exercise. As for mood swings, went from weeks of crippling sadness down to only having occasional stress-related overreactions, so I’m pretty happy with this pill."

• Ana...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 6, 2019

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "I have been on this pill for a month. So far, I have experienced severe depression and some acne. However, I have not put on any weight while being on this pill. As I have read in the comments below, some girls have experienced profound weight gain. I would not recommend this pill. I will be going back on a pill called Femme Tab, which had controlled my hormones and stopped my acne. I had only gone on this particular pill because I started to have breakthrough bleeding. This pill is horrible and has been a complete disaster for not only myself but for other women too."

• Ale...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Have been a month on Levlen, and it is the worst pill I have ever taken. I started off my journey with some pretty common pills like Yaz. Other than slight nausea and headache, they weren’t bad at all. Levlen instead gave me the worst water retention and weight gain, worst mood swings, and worst migraines ever! I couldn’t recognize myself... Please don’t take this if you’re a young woman, it is too strong!"

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

For Birth Control "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 of these two is pretty good."

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

For Birth Control "I have been on Levlen for 2 months now. Months ago, I was on Yaz, and it went terribly after 2 weeks, with painful breakouts, 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."

• ano...
• September 20, 2018

For Birth Control "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 :)"

• mad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2018

"I was given Levlen because of my painful period cramps and vomiting while on my period. I've been on it for around 3 months now, and the only issue I have with it is the cystic acne it gave me. It appears mainly on my chin and sometimes on my cheeks, it has lowered my confidence a lot, but I'm glad nothing else has happened to me yet. Overall, a pretty good pill, but it works different on everyone."

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

For Birth Control "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 the 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 afterward and see specialists was not worth it at all in the end. Tread lightly."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2020

For Birth Control "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! At least you get a cute little baby at the end of it!"

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

For Birth Control "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!"

• tee...
• May 8, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been on it for a few days now. I 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 breakout but have been having mood swings. The first 2 days I felt dehydrated and sick, but it's gone now."

• dor...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 27, 2021

For Birth Control "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 to regulate my period again."

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

For Birth Control "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. Two 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

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

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

For Birth Control "This pill caused me to have a decidual cast, which was the most painful thing I have ever felt in my life. The doctor said the pain was equivalent to early labor pains. I have continued taking it, as the doctor told me to, but I often experience breakthrough bleeding. No one told me decidual casts were a possible side effect of this pill, I 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."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 11, 2021

For Birth Control "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 47 kg and now weigh 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 affect me like this has."

• pho...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2021

For Birth Control "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 from 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, I will definitely jump back on Yasmin!"

• Sak...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Levlen for a couple of months now, and both times while having my period I have experienced headaches and cramps, which I never used to get on contraceptives. 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 going to change to something else!!!"

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2021

For Birth Control "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 it's even worse now that I'm taking Levlen. The acne has increased, I get stomach pain, and I'm so moody! The worst of all, for the past 4 months, I get my 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 would 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 it's 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. It's clearly not doing its one job as a birth control pill!"

• K C...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2022

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "I never leave reviews, but OMG, Levlen was by far the worst pill I have ever tried. My mild pimples ended up becoming giant cysts under the skin. And I cried at everything, and I am never emotional. Switched back to Brenda and feeling 1000% better, and acne is slowly healing. Just think twice about this pill, especially if you want to treat acne!"

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2018

For Endometriosis "I took Levlen for 6 weeks to help my endometriosis. Immediate weight gain and fluid retention. Nausea for 3 weeks. Became out of control anxious and super moody. Have now stopped, and after 1 week, starting to feel more like myself again."

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

For Birth Control "I went on Levlen when I was just 15. I started breaking out all over my face and back, which led to a heightening of 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."

• hol...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 10, 2020

"Reading this thread, I'm super confused with what's going on with me. I've been on Levlen for over 10 years with no issues. In fact, I'm generally a very happy person with a normal period - no PMS, pimples, bloating, etc. And I've always been content despite life's usual ups and downs. I've come off Levlen for a cycle now and I have no idea who I am!? I had SEVERE PMS before my period with so many symptoms it was ridiculous that I could barely get out of bed. I'm now a week off my period and I feel like life is so hard. I just feel fat and ugly, demotivated with absolutely everything in my life, I'm always feeling anxious and depressed, and I've been binge drinking to avoid all of this. I can barely function. Why is this happening AFTER coming off Levlen? Everywhere I read only talks about these symptoms ON the pill. What is wrong with me :("