Lutera and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Tan...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 18, 2015

For Birth Control "This was the first hormonal birth control method I tried. I was nervous, as I had read about all the horrible side effects of birth control pills. Well, I did experience some of them on this pill (mostly mood swings, nausea), but only for a few days. After that, it was a nearly perfect experience. The biggest benefit was that it regulated my period and made my cramps go away!! Amazing. Unfortunately, I've started to get migraines with aura and therefore had to come off Lutera. Now I'm on the mini-pill and considering the implant. Ugh."

• aha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on Lutera for almost two weeks now. I have had almost constant diarrhea, a couple of mood swings, my period lasted nine days (rather than my usual four), nausea, hot flashes at night (age 21). I have had a hard time staying asleep, and not too much of a sex drive left. At first, I would wake up and not be hungry until lunchtime, now I want to eat constantly (but I control my urges, or I munch on veggies). On the plus side, I haven't gained any weight and my skin has cleared up a little. Though I am having not-so-pleasant side effects, I don't have any complaints about the pill (it has only been two weeks though). Reading other reviews, a lot of people say the negative goes away within three months. So, I'll cross my fingers."

• Anonymous
• March 29, 2012

For Birth Control "I am a first-time user: extreme fatigue for the first few days taking it. After a few weeks of dramatic mood swings, the nausea around period week woke me up in the middle of the night! Waves of nausea that didn't allow me to eat for almost an entire day. But, I'm still sticking it out - no weight gain, I've started taking B-complex, which REALLY helps. The oddest side effect is I no longer have desires for coffee (it makes me more tired), but am now frequently very thirsty."

• Wor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2018

For Birth Control "I was only on Lutera birth control pill for a week, and it was enough to stop taking them. The first side effect that I experienced were headaches and stomach cramps that went from bad to worse, and it caused me restless nights. I also experienced nausea, fatigue, blurry vision when my contacts were in, loss of appetite, and a change in mood. I’m getting married this week, and I was happy before I started taking these pills. I’m getting married in 24 hours, and now I feel completely depressed, and I’m crying for no reason at all. They say it goes away after 3 months, but there is no way I am going to feel this way or worse for 3 months. The side effects from Lutera are not worth taking it. I am calling the doctor today and getting off of it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 21, 2021

For Birth Control "I wanted to love this birth control, but I just couldn’t. This birth control made me feel so sick. It gave me the worst acne everywhere, and I noticed a lot of hair loss while on this pill. I was hungry all the time, and if I didn’t eat right away, I would get so nauseous and feel weak. I also got random spurts of dizzy spells throughout the day, along with a lot of fatigue and a lack of good mood and interest to do anything. I know this birth control works well for others, but after 4 months on it, I had to stop it."

• Anonymous
• June 28, 2010

For Birth Control "I have been on Lutera for about seven months and find it wonderful. I've tried a few other birth control pills, but this one has barely any side effects compared to the others. In fact, after the first couple of weeks (where I was nauseous quite a bit), the only side effect I notice is slightly fuller breasts. Not a bad thing overall!"

• Red...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on birth control pills for 33 years (other than 3 planned pregnancies). :) My pharmacy switched me a few months ago to Lutera after supplying me with Aviane for years. For the first time, I think I'm having reactions: weight gain and fatigue that I didn't have before. Other than the occasional nausea at the start of a new pack, I've been pretty lucky over the years. I just couldn't understand why I've gained 10 pounds in just a few months. I've been racking my brain and beating myself up, dieting, etc. Then, just this morning, I realized that something did change a few months ago-Lutera! Have a message into my doctor about changing. Fingers crossed!"

• Ska...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 26, 2017

For Birth Control "I love this birth control! I've tried several others (Lo Loestrin, etc.), but this product has been remarkably consistent for me with few, if any, side effects. Occasionally, if I miss a pill by more than a few hours, I might have some spotting, and on the first day I take the pill, I sometimes have a slight headache and find myself a little moodier. But honestly, compared to the other products, which have given me acne, mood swings, nausea, and other problems, I would take the few mild symptoms from this product in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!"

• Bre...
• April 6, 2018

For Birth Control "I was on this pill for 1-2 years, recently, I just decided to do away with it. At first, I thought there was something wrong with me, but now that I’m off it, I know it was the pill causing this. On the pill, I would have horrible headaches (almost every day), hot flashes, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness-this was the WORST... when I felt it coming, I would need to sit down immediately! I would start feeling hot, I couldn’t stand up, and my vision would go completely white. So many things happened on this pill, but to say the least, dizziness and headaches are what I experienced the MOST. The side effects just weren’t worth it, now that I’m off it, a lot of the side effects have vanished, and I feel like I have more energy. For the birth control concept, though, it did its job. Also, with my period, it’s always been heavy, I've seen some people saying it’s made theirs lighter, but mine was still heavy as usual. Overall, I wouldn’t go back on this pill."

• cch...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 25, 2021

For Birth Control "Switched to Lutera from Vienva after having to get a new provider, and it’s been awful. Never had an issue with Vienva, and I had been taking it for 6-9 months, no pain on my periods and everything came on time. Ever since I switched, I’ve been having the worst period cramps ever. Thought it was just the first few months and I’d get better, but today was the last straw. Had such bad pelvic pain I could barely stand and barely sit. It was intense, it made me very nauseous. Worst experience I’ve ever had."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2015

For Birth Control "This was my first time on any birth control, and I did not have a good experience. This birth control made me nauseous, gave me headaches, caused me to gain weight, gave me horrible breakouts, and even made me sick. I took this for less than a week, I will never recommend this to somebody. I was put on this by my doctor, so I hadn't had a chance to look it up before I got on it. This is not a thing I will take again or give another chance. I suggest trying something different."

• Anonymous
• February 1, 2017

For Birth Control "I started it yesterday, and so far I puked. Then today I took it and felt sick and about to puke again."