Quasense and Depression: What Users Say

• Ish...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2012

For Endometriosis "I know I'm still on my first pack and onto week 9, but I've been nauseous, bloated, very moody, and depressed for most of this time. And honestly, that would be bearable, but 20 days of moderate to heavy bleeding with full-on cramps that make me want to curl into a ball and cry has pretty much made me homicidal, and I now hate all men. I wish I were exaggerating, and if it wasn't for my fertility hanging on the line for me giving this an honest shot, I would've stopped after day seven."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 27, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been on probably at least 20 different forms of birth control for one reason or another, usually due to painful cramps and heavy flow. I've noticed in the almost 2 years of taking it, my period is down to 2 days that I get 4 times a year. I get severely depressed for one day, the day I go off of them to get my period, and my cramps are not as bad as they usually were. They are now about a 6 on a 1-10 scale when they had been a 12 in the past. Overall, pretty pleased with it. I have gained about 10 lbs over 2 years, but like most women have said, it's water retention. I have a very healthy libido and haven't had any spotting."

• ehc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2016

For Birth Control "Absolutely terrible. I never had chest or back acne; now I'm covered. I had excess discharge and bled every day (not enough for a period but more than spotting). I ended up with weird bumps all over my arms. My breasts swelled up and had sharp, shooting pains. After losing 20 pounds 3 years ago, I've gained 15 of it back in 2.5 months without any change in diet. My depression has been higher than it has been in a long time. I have no sex drive; how can I when I'm bleeding every day at unpredictable times? I wish I would've read these reviews before taking this medication. Do NOT take Quasense."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 9, 2012

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for 3 years now. I had been taking Seasonique, but had some weight gain and mood swings, so my doctor recommended Quasense. I experienced some light spotting after the first month, but nothing more. No acne, no depression, and no real weight gain. I've noticed that I retain water more than ever before, but I cut back on the sodium and increased my water intake, which is a good thing to do anyway."

• Luv...
• February 8, 2008

For Birth Control "I was 18. I started with the brand name Seasonale for 6 months. Then I took Quasense for 1.5 years until I realized that playing with nature to get four periods per year was a big mistake. I slowly gained 10 lbs over the 2-year period. When that 'time of the month' approaches, I became very moody. When that supposed date of my period arrives, I became a total disaster. I was depressed, I hated everything and everyone, evolving the world... No sex drive at 19!!!!"

• My ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 7, 2014

For Endometriosis "Currently almost the 3rd week in the first month, I noticed immediately the change. I started the pill the first Sunday after the first day of my period, it killed my period dead in its tracks, stopped all heavy bleeding. I don't feel any more cysts or deadly sharp pains. This product works as far as getting rid of the period, but the side effects are bad. I feel bipolar. I'll be so angry with life, then I'll get depressed, then I'll be lethargic for days. It's only been 3 weeks, and I KNOW I have to let my body get used to these new pills, but it's hard mentally. I'm rarely happy. No sex drive. No energy. I am starting to get some of the sharp pains back, as well as throwing up after every time I eat and constantly dizzy."

• Jay...
• October 25, 2016

For Birth Control "Well, where to start? The only pro I would say that there is with this medicine is the fact I don't get my period. I have been on this for 6 years now. Funny enough, I have been severely and clinically depressed for 6 years. I never feel happy. For whatever reason, I never thought that my birth control could be causing it. I have struggled with my weight for 6 years, staying at a steady 145-150 being 4'11. I also have severe back acne, which I have had for the last 6 years. I never put the pieces together because I have been on it for so long. I just got diagnosed with extreme pathologic hypersomnia, and I have had the symptoms for exactly 6 years now. It has ruined my life, all I have wanted to do for the last 6 years is sleep. Do not recommend."

• cbr...
• December 31, 2016

For Birth Control "This has been the worst birth control pill I've ever been on. I've gained around 10 lbs just in 3 weeks of taking this medication. I've had a period for 7 days when I should have been off at least 2 days ago. I've been having mood swings and depression!!! Do not take this pill."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2013

For Birth Control "On week three of the third month. No sex drive, my breasts ache badly, and my mood swings, anger, and depression are CONSTANT. I'm changing now."