Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Gia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 2, 2019

For Birth Control "I tried Ashlyna as my first-ever birth control to stop my oh-so-frequent and annoying periods and to just have more control over my body. The first 6 weeks on this pill went pretty well besides some nausea. However, once I hit around the end of the 6th week, the breakthrough bleeding began and hasn’t stopped since (I’m now almost three weeks away from finishing the pack). It really sucks because I feel more out of control of my body than ever before. A lot of women in the reviews talk about a lack of sex drive, but for me, mine never went away, which I wish it did because the breakthrough bleeding makes it virtually impossible for me to have sex. All in all, this birth control has really put a downer on my overall life and I’ve never been more exhausted and annoyed. I’ve been bleeding every day for almost 5 weeks, and I can’t wait to get off this pill."

• ase...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 15, 2018

For Birth Control "This is the best birth control pill ever! I wanted to share my experience with everyone because after choosing the wrong pill before, I realized how important it is to search to find the right pill. I'm on my 3rd month so far, and I see no effect on myself. My weight is the same, my skin is the same, I don't have nausea or a headache (as I experienced on my previous pill called Esme). My mood is normal, as I am as usual. I loved this pill because I see no effect. So, I can move on with my life like I'm not on a pill. I started this pill after reading so many good comments about it, and I definitely recommend it!!!"

• bbn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2018

For Birth Control "Oh my goodness! Worst birth control ever taken. I was taking Orsthyia for the past 3 years, and CVS switched me to Larissa. I've had heart palpitations, anxiety, and my stomach constantly stays tore up. I've had the worst stomach indigestion of my life. Every time I eat, I feel nauseous. My body also feels like I'm constantly swollen. I DO NOT recommend this birth control for anybody!"

• Cyl...
• July 6, 2014

For Birth Control "Only been taking Orsythia for under a month, and it was perfect at first, but towards the end of the first month, my stomach always hurts, like it feels like it's bubbly or you could say hungry. Loss of appetite as well, eat half my food and then feel like throwing up. I hope these are the only problems I have, or I will switch to a different one."

• Bri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 16, 2023

For Birth Control "I took Lutera for years without an issue, and when I wanted to restart it, I was told it’s now called Vienva. Within a month, I had a stubborn yeast infection, nausea, weight gain, constipation, acne, and generally felt crabby. Whatever is in this new formulation did not agree with my body. I will not continue this brand!"

• Kan...
• January 14, 2021

"Literally the worst birth control on the market. I’ve been off birth control for three years and got back on due to irregular menstrual cycles. Back in 2017, I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen and only experienced minor bloating as a symptom. My gyno gave me this script because of the low hormones, but I highly regret it. When I started the first pack, I started breaking out like CRAZY! I kept going because I figured my body just might be getting used to the pack. Come week three, I have a full-blown period before I even reached the blue pills. Two weeks after that, I have developed insomnia, chronic fatigue to a point where I can hardly stay awake during the day, accompanied by nausea and extreme hunger both at the same time. To top it off, I’m moody as anything and have been super irritable. Let's not forget the huge mountains forming on my chin and cheeks still. Safe to say I’m switching back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen ASAP! Stay away, ladies."

• 21...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 19, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been taking this for about 6 or 7 months now, and I don't think I will continue after I finish this pack. At first, I would get very, very nauseous at night before bed, making it a little difficult to fall asleep. My emotions are all over the place. I am super sensitive to everything, very easily irritated, and, oh my god, I cry so much. I cry A LOT. I mean, I cry during commercials, those Facebook videos about good Samaritans or sick kids, during movies, or if someone says anything even just slightly mean to me. Sometimes, I cry for no reason at all. In fact, I'm crying right now as I'm writing this, and have been crying for the past 3 hours, and I can't pinpoint exactly why. On the bright side, I am not pregnant, so it does do its job."

• Avi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 3, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm 20. After reading such terrible reviews, I was nervous about taking this pill. Quite honestly, it's a good brand. I'm just about to start the 3rd pack. I've encountered no 'horrible' side effects! No mood swings, no headaches, etc. The pill actually helped clear my skin. (I've had adult acne.) The only effect I felt was very mild nausea. (Sea Bands helped suppress it.) Also, light 'period.' Cramps were little to none. Lasted exactly 7 days, arrived just on time. Helped prevent pregnancy despite the fact I take it over 7 hours late almost every day. Some days I'm on time, other days I'm early, then totally late. This is my first time on BC. To say the least, nothing scary about Aviane. It's a chill pill."

• La ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2020

For Birth Control "This is the first type of birth control I’ve ever been on and NOT a good experience! I am currently on the placebo pills, so the last week of the first pack. (1 month total of medication) I already struggle with acne, so when I first started taking this pill, it got worse! I have acne all over my chin, lower cheeks, and forehead! My acne is the worst it’s ever been. On top of that, I started my period today, it’s already heavier than normal, and I had to call off work today because as soon as I got up, I immediately felt nauseous and faint. I started seeing black and yellow spots and heard ringing in my ears. I have a piercing headache. Again, do NOT recommend! I am calling my doctor this week and getting off of this pill!"

• Jes...
• November 7, 2014

For Birth Control "After taking Orthotricyclen off and on for 5 years, I was switched to Chateal, and I couldn't be happier. I've struggled with weight my whole life, and I would get on and off Ortho because it caused me to gain extreme weight, and I was really unhappy about it, but I knew I needed birth control, so the doctor at Planned Parenthood suggested Chateal. I've been on it for almost a year, and I haven't had a single pound of weight gain (I've been losing actually, but that's because of diet and exercise, but it's important that the pill isn't interfering). I also have pretty acne-prone skin growing up, but I hardly get any breakouts now on this medication (not sure if it's the pill or getting older). I don't feel any nausea other people experienced either."

• Sun...
• October 25, 2018

For Birth Control "I took this pill for 2 months and a half, never have been so sad and depressed, always nauseous after taking the pill, never had so many fights with my boyfriend because of the crazy mood swings. I don't recommend it at all. Also, had awful sleep patterns, slept awfully for all those months."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 10, 2019

For Birth Control "Avoid this birth control if you can. This was my first time going on birth control, and my doctor prescribed it because it apparently was a good 'starter birth control.' But the side effects were terrible. I had the common ones, headaches, nausea, etc. But the worst of all was that it gave me TERRIBLE anxiety, on top of depression. I got into a really dark place and was getting around 1-3 anxiety attacks per week. I also experienced terrible leg cramping, to the extent that I paid the hospital a visit because it was so bad, and there was the fear that it may be a blood clot. There are so many better birth control options out there."

• UT1...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 28, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been taking Seasonale for almost 3 years now. I'm 21 and pretty healthy. When I started, I had breakthrough bleeding for about 3 weeks and a little nausea. Before Seasonale, I had 8-day heavy periods and would get pretty bad cramping. With this pill, I have a very light period once every 3 months, no cramping at all and no other symptoms. I have had no weight gain, rarely any breast tenderness, and it prevents pregnancy, so I can't complain too much. My ONLY problem with this pill is that it gives me acne in waves. I'll go a month with very little acne, then for a few months have lots of breakouts, some of them painful. I never had any acne prior to taking the pill, but now I do. Otherwise, I highly recommend this pill."

• Cry...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2019

For Birth Control "Honestly, I remember taking this a long time ago and forgot why I stopped taking it because I switched and tried an IUD back then. When I first got back on the pill, I took Chateal, which was great, was a little moody but otherwise fine. Still had periods, which is fine with me because it let me know I'm still fertile and all (peace of mind). As soon as I was switched to Levora, my anxiety exploded, gastrointestinal issues like bloating, which was painful, acne, missed periods, fatigue, nausea. After 2 months of seeing if things would settle, I've stopped taking it and made an appointment to get rid of it and replace it. I'd rather be pregnant than be on Levora."

• Fir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2018

For Birth Control "Since there aren't many reviews for this brand and most of them aren't that great, I thought I'd share my experience since the reviews here scared me a little. I went on BC for the first time and started out with Sprintec, which was awful. I had horrible mood swings, nausea, and it was making me depressed. I immediately switched, and the first week on Larissia I was still feeling this way, but that's probably just the Sprintec wearing off. Now, I feel great, no mood swings, and it's even making me grow in 'all the right places.' So pleased with this pill!"

• jva...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 8, 2019

For Birth Control "I had the worst periods. Cramps, nausea, dizziness, heavy bleeding, long periods, all of it. I gave in at 25 years old and went to get birth control for the first time in my life. The doctor gave me Vienva, and I was scared reading reviews, but I had to try it myself. I took the pill at night two hours before bedtime just in case I did get side effects, and I did go #2 more times than usual in the mornings at the beginning, but that was it. I didn't gain weight, wasn't 'depressed,' none of it. I am finishing my first period on it, and it took two and a half days to start bleeding, and I had minimal cramps and consistent regular bleeding. I had a semi-heavy day on the third day but nothing excessive. I am going to start my new pack today, and I am still spotting, hopefully, it stops by tomorrow."

• Mou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2017

For Birth Control "I just started this pill this past week, and so far, I love it! I only was nauseous the first few days of taking it, and then that disappeared. Right now my only complaint is my breasts are really tender, but other than that I have more of a sex drive, which my fiancé and I aren't really complaining about, lol, so I really recommend this pill if nothing else has worked. I tried the Depo shot, and it was terrible, I was always moody and tired, but with this pill I have so much energy it's unbelievable. Hopefully, it stays this way. I'll update you more if things change. Good luck, ladies!"

• Cob...
• May 12, 2019

For Birth Control "At 35 years old and out of all BC pills I have ever used, low-dose levonorgestrel worked best for me. Never any bad side effects, no babies, and makes my periods lighter and shorter. Lutera was my favorite until a manufacturer change. I just recently got a new script for Vienva and have been on it less than a week now. Switched from a minipill back to a combo. My moods were out of control, hair was fragile, I bled for three weeks, and it only got heavier. Became very nauseous and anemic. I was never late or missed pills. Ever since the switch back, I have never felt better. Moods mellowed, and the bleeding has almost stopped. Skin has stayed clear, hair is healthier, and no fluid retention. One thing I have noticed, however, is I get more dehydrated, and sweets have been making me sick. I will update you ladies again in a few months. So far, this pill is worth a try. Glad my doctor listened to my concerns and put me back on the right pill."

• mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2013

For Birth Control "I was nervous taking this med after reading negative reviews, but after a rough first week that included nausea (quelled by taking Dramamine), a nasty headache, having my face break out (I am 46 and do not get breakouts), and then breakthrough bleeding...everything calmed, and I've loved the medicine ever since. All the original side effects went right away, and my period was extremely light and short...love it. Glad my Dr. convinced me to stick with it because I almost quit taking it."

• Meg...
• July 19, 2009

For Birth Control "Aviane made me feel excessively fatigued, and I still got the migraines. However, I started feeling nauseous, which is extremely uncommon for me. I decided to try to stick it out for three months to see if my body would adjust, but after a month and a half, I started vomiting and having such terrible nausea that it interfered with my daily life. I decided to quit this pill mid-pack because it was having such awful effects on me (in addition to getting sick, my heart was racing, and I was very OCD). Last night, a few hours after the first dose I missed, I started having stressed breathing like I was having a panic attack, and I had to lay completely still on a couch for hours waiting for the nausea to subside."

• Nur...
• August 19, 2019

For Birth Control "I am only on week 2 of Lutera, and I am stopping it. I know you should wait for the first few cycles to really get a feel for it, however, I cannot take the side effects anymore. Even after the first week in, I felt weird. My mood was so weird, I was all over the place. Crying for no reason, irrational thoughts, angry outbursts. Then I started having the weirdest cravings and nausea as bad as my morning sickness was. So bad that I went and bought a pregnancy test while I was spotting because I was convinced I was pregnant (negative). I haven’t been on it long enough to know if I would gain weight, but I can already tell by the way my appetite has been that I would have. Cramps and bloating with bleeding during week 2. BAD idea to use this form."

• mom...
• June 26, 2019

"Please read this if you have PCOS. This Vienva pill works! I tried it for three months before reviewing it. I'm in my 40s, a mom, and have PCOS. I've had multiple ruptured cysts and sharp pains in my ovaries for 5 years. Nothing helped. Looking at surgery, I tried this as a last resort. If you are a 'typical' woman, maybe this pill isn't for you! But if you're one of those people who reacts to the various medications that seem to help everybody else, then please try Vienva! Nothing works for me the way it 'should.' IT'S WONDERFUL. I take it in the morning. I have zero nausea. Zero cramps. Zero cyst pain (yes, that's gone!). The first two days it felt as if my ovaries were on fire. Since that passed, it's been SO nice not to have pain there! This pill has changed my life. If you tend to overreact to 'normal' pills, and you have issues with your ovaries, I wrote this because I know how bad it can be! Best of luck!"

• Ken...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 5, 2016

For Birth Control "I started taking Aviane after experiencing horrible side effects from the first brand I was on. The only side effect I have experienced is nausea, so all I did was take my pill around supper time and it went away. I would definitely recommend Aviane to someone looking for a good birth control pill."

• hum...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2014

For Birth Control "I had to switch from Aviane to Sronyx about 2 weeks ago because my pharmacy ran out of my normal pill, and honestly, I cannot WAIT till this pack is done because I've gotten terrible side effects. I've gotten extreme nausea, crazy discharge, constipation, sore breasts, and daily headaches. I've also been really irritable. I'm scared to see what my period will be like!"

• Gra...
• February 20, 2021

For Birth Control "My doctor recommended Amethyst, and the name was pretty, but my experience on it was NOT. I only lasted 3 months, and I’d say I probably had about 5 periods during that time. My periods would start in the middle of a pack; my cycle had been thrown out the window, and every day I wondered if I’d bleed or not. Believe it or not, that was the least of my issues on Amethyst-the worst issues being that I had completely broken out in cysts. It wasn’t just for the first month either; my skin continuously got worse for 3 months-I’d literally have a new pimple every day. Now, of course, this affected my confidence badly, but on top of that, I was feeling so low every day. I’d wake up ready to go back to bed. I was nauseous almost every day, but especially after I’d take this at night. So basically, cycle ruined, skin ruined, mental health ruined, BUT HEY, I HAD A SEX DRIVE! Yeah, no, not worth the last 3 months of my life down the drain for that."