Levora for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 5)

• dai...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 5, 2015

"I took Levora for the first time when I was 21, and the first day I felt really bad. I felt nauseated all day, I wanted to quit then and there, but I am honestly glad I did not. It was great after that, I did not experience any weight gain or acne issues."

• miz...
• February 14, 2011

"I have been taking this medicine for almost 2 years now due to horrible cramping. No medicine worked for my cramping, and I was taking too much medicine. When I first began the pill, my body was way out of whack: pain, sleeping a lot, not too much eating, but after about 4 months, my body got used to it. So I think the pill does help to prevent pregnancy very well, and it does indeed help with my cramping, even though I may have to take a pain pill a few times. Levora is pretty good. You have to be careful about going for more than two days without taking it because you will bleed like a period, and it will last for 2 weeks. I am adjusted to it now."

• Anonymous
• December 8, 2011

"I got Levora at Planned Parenthood for free, and it's definitely the best thing I've ever gotten for free! I experience no significant side effects. Cramps are less intense than before, much more bearable and almost nonexistent, lasting only a few hours before the period-- and that's all. The first two months were a bit erratic with mood swings, but have since balanced significantly. Acne is unchanged and normal for me as a 17 y/o (which is why I also believe that this pill works tremendously better for me than other women); weight gain was minimal, only about 5 pounds, but my weight fluctuates usually between 120 and 130 now, whereas before the pill, fluctuation was between 116 and 120. I eat more than I used to, but this is intentional."

• Ano...
• February 20, 2012

"I've been using Levora for almost 7 months now, and in the sense of no pregnancy, I'm happy. However, my appetite has increased dramatically. Before the pill, I used to be 125 pounds, now, seven months in, I've gained about 20 pounds that I can't for the life of me get rid of. My sex drive is normal, my periods are so much lighter and shorter, but my mood swings are terrible. I cry over the stupidest things, like not being able to find my remote. Other than those side effects, it's a good pill."

• 782...
• March 30, 2016

"I just switched to the IUD after being on Levora for about 7 years. I lost about 10 lbs in the month and a half since getting off Levora, and my sex drive is back. My friend also just got off Levora and is shedding pounds."

• kit...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 25, 2014

"I've been taking it on and off (mostly on) for 4 years. It's worked like a charm. Even without the pill, I've always had a fairly regular cycle, and my cramps have been manageable with Aleve. With Levora, my period is the same length, but it's lighter, and the cramps are lighter. I almost always start the same evening, and the period lasts 3 days, with 1-2 more days of spotting. My only complaint: each time I've gone on and off the pill, I've gained a couple of pounds. I haven't had issues with mood swings or anything. But I know it isn't 100% effective, especially if you vomit or have bad diarrhea within some time of taking the pill, which worried me when I lived in the developing world and got food poisoning a lot."

• LMa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 25, 2015

"Overall, this has been what I have used for two years now. The side effects have been on and off, more moodiness and emotional than anything. I have noticed my moodiness more than ever here recently. The pill is great as far as regulating my periods. I just wish I was not so emotional and sometimes even depressed. It does not just affect me, it affects others as well. As far as acne, it is not nearly as bad as far as huge zits I got when I was not on birth control, but I still get them, just not as big and as bad."

• mma...
• July 16, 2011

"I just started taking this birth control about 12 days ago when I started my period, and I'm still bleeding as if I'm still on my period. The flow is light, however, the length of my average period is 2 weeks when I wasn't on birth control. So maybe the medication is altering my system... I do feel nauseous and I crave like crazy. I do feel a little depressed because my period isn't gone yet, but overall it seems to be a good birth control so far."

• vir...
• January 10, 2012

"I have been on this pill for 4 years. The pill does serve its purpose, I haven't gotten pregnant, but the side effects are outrageous. When I started the pill, I was 18 and 145 lbs, almost a year later, I was at 160 lbs. Now I have plateaued at 190 lbs for about a year and a half at 5'8. My sex drive is gone almost, and my poor boyfriend has been there through all of it. I have vaginal dryness, so during the beginning of sex, it is very painful. I didn't have acne before and didn't have any after. My period went from 8 to 4 days, which was good, and my cramps did lessen. Even though it took me this long to read reviews, I'm glad I did, I'm going to look into switching."

• Mai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2014

"My first experience with birth control was when I was 16, and I was taking Sprintec for protection. It wasn't exactly horrible in the area of side effects, but it gave me a great amount of acne. The acne was not too bad, it was merely extreme small and numerous bumps on my forehead, but it looked really bad when I applied make-up, as you can see the blemishes and bumps on my head in light. I immediately went off after two weeks. Now I'm 18, and I've been on Levora for 3 months now, and it is fantastic. It did give me a small smattering of acne and great tenderness in my breasts, but it's very adjusting, and my body has gotten the hang of it, as the acne has calmed down, and the pill has been doing its job of protection."

• JAT...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 18, 2018

"After about 3 years on Levora, I'm saying goodbye to it. I had no noticeable adverse side effects, except possibly slight moodiness and fatigue. This could easily be caused by working and going to school, though. My periods were shortened to five days instead of seven and were less severe. The only reason I decided to switch is that I am having more trouble every day remembering to take my pills, since my schedule is so hectic. If switching to Nexplanon doesn't work out for me, I would definitely consider going back on Levora."

• Jnp...
• September 14, 2018

"This is the first birth control I’ve been prescribed, and I was on it for four years. I have never had an issue with it other than being super emotional the first few months. But my insurance no longer covers this brand, so I have to switch, and I am hoping it works just as well! I never had side effects with gaining weight, or acne, or anything, and I’m pretty disappointed I have to switch."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 13, 2017

"I've been on Levora for about a year and a half now. I've come to the conclusion that this pill's side effects are awful. I get nausea, mood swings, stomach pain in the mornings, gained weight, increased acne. Not for me. However, I'm not pregnant!"

• Rev...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 18, 2018

"It has worked perfectly for me without any side effects at all (no weight gain, increases in acne, nausea, mood changes, or headaches). I take it continuously, so I haven’t bled at all for a few months, not even any spotting. Before this, I took Sprintec 28, and I bled almost every day for 5 months!"

• Liz...
• February 4, 2018

"I was previously on Nexplanon (implant in arm), which was a terrible experience for me. Levora is heaven sent. Slight nausea and breast tenderness. My doc has me set up to have a period every 4 months, which I love (skip placebo pills). I am actively losing weight while taking the pill. The biggest downside is remembering to take it; I was so used to the implant. It’s definitely worth a try."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 29, 2017

"This pill has done absolute wonders for me in regards to my acne. It has completely cleared up what was extremely severe acne. I was on medication for four years before taking this, and nothing had worked. However, I have developed some emotional mood swings."

• Anonymous
• April 11, 2012

"I've been impressed with this pill. It's been the best out of all the pills I've taken (Ortho Lo/Yaz). I've been on it for over a year now. I feel pretty relaxed mood-wise, light periods, haven't gotten pregnant despite occasionally taking it a few hours late. Also, I don't have any problems with migraines/canker sores/moodiness/weight gain/sex drive/urinary tract infections that I've had with other pills. Possibly a moderate improvement in facial acne, but I feel that back and chest acne sometimes gets out of control. Seems like acne gets worse though when I get less than 8 hours of sleep, am on the inactive pill week, or drink even a glass of wine. So, it might be better to take extra vitamins when on this pill due to decreased appetite."

• Anonymous
• October 10, 2011

"I've only started my second month of Levora, but the nausea is so bad that I'm going back to Lutera. The nausea/vomiting was present for the first week that I started it. Granted, after that first week, it worked great for me by reducing my cramps/flow (as well as regulating my period--my original reason for trying Levora), but after beginning again after the placebo week, the nausea came back in force. As one who is a weenie when it comes to nausea, I will certainly not be taking it again! On a smaller note, I seem to be more emotional and likely to cry than normal."

• Anonymous
• August 21, 2012

"I have been taking Levora for a year now, and it's been working great! I have been with the same guy for a year, and we do try to use protection, and I haven't gotten pregnant! I have had some side effects when I first started using it. I always wanted to eat, my acne was terrible, and I was always crying. The crying was from my face breaking out so badly. After like 4 or 5 months into the pill, my acne cleared up, and the cravings went away, my face has been clear ever since!"

• Tin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 4, 2022

"I've been on this pill for 8 months, one year after nursing. I had one normal period the last 4 months, I have not had a cycle but have all the symptoms when I get to the inactive pills. No bleeding, but all the symptoms is scary because I should have had one by now. My PCP says it takes a while to regulate, but I was regulated before I took them and all other pills. I don't know why I was switched. I'd rather go back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen. Levora has caused me to have acne again and mood swings like no other. My sex drive is almost nonexistent, so my hubby isn't happy. I have an appointment to switch to something else. I'd rather have baby #5 than keep doing this."

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 9, 2017

"When I moved in March, the new pharmacy carries this birth control for my insurance. This month I was finally able to switch back to Marlissa. Even though it's the same dose of hormones, my body completely rejected the Levora. It made me so crampy, stopped getting periods at the end of the month, and got them at weird random times, nauseous, and severe headaches. This never happened on Marlissa. Luckily, my pharmacy was able to order Marlissa under my insurance because Levora is downright awful. There are tons of brands for a reason: every body responds to different kinds of medications and their brands! Inactive ingredients play a huge role people don't think about. Try out some and see what works for you - keeps you regular and keeps the cramps away."

• LLa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 10, 2018

"I have been taking this birth control for three months and have had an absolutely horrible increase in acne. I never get acne, maybe a few spots on my chin every now and then when I'm stressed. This medicine caused my entire forehead to break out and then led to my entire face. Do not take. I look like I fell in an ant bed, and I'm embarrassed by my skin."

• Omg...
• August 17, 2016

"Levora is the only birth control I have ever taken, so I had nothing to compare it to. My acne has cleared up nicely, but I have not noticed any change in breast size. My periods aren't much better than what they were, except now they're on time. I haven't gotten pregnant, but every month I worry at the slightest symptom I probably get from these pills. I have noticed crazy emotions, as well as crying a lot more."

• Khl...
• December 6, 2015

"Does the job. Have been on it for just over a month. Some side effects, but nothing too crazy. Dealt with mood swings and nausea the first week or so, but went away. Sex drive remains high (lol, it's important). Only serious drawback is that I am craving food literally EVERY SINGLE minute. Went from 117 lb to 135 in just 4 weeks..... wtf. Oh. And my skin has gotten worse... I started getting acne around my forehead and upper lip. Hopefully the appetite and acne problem goes away as I get more used to the hormones."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 8, 2016

"I started taking this about 8 months ago, and up until 4 months ago, I was fine with it. I have been suffering major depression, suicidal thoughts, anger issues (I never had anger issues before this pill), and I'm always bleeding. I get spotting at least every week for three days. My sex drive has decreased. I am constantly having yeast infections, and when I get turned on, I can barely get wet like I used to normally before I took this pill, no matter how horny I am. Even though high blood pressure runs in my family, as an 18-year-old, my blood pressure is way too high, especially for taking birth control and my blood pressure meds. Whatever you do, DON'T TAKE THIS BIRTH CONTROL. Calling my doctor tomorrow to get off this drug after reading into it."