Blisovi 24 Fe and Depression: What Users Say (Page 2)

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 26, 2019

For Birth Control "I switched from Lo Loestrin Fe to Blisovi 24 Fe about a year ago, and thank goodness I did. In the short time I was on Lo Loestrin Fe, I had mood swings, exhaustion, depression, and I just didn’t feel like myself. When I switched to Blisovi 24 Fe, all of those emotional problems went away, and I feel like myself again. Also, my periods are a ton lighter than before, I used to have about 6-day periods with heavy cramping, and now I have light periods with no cramping that only last about 2 days. I haven’t had any issues with acne. I have gained about 10 pounds in the year that I’ve been on the pill, so that would be my only complaint. Overall, I feel healthy on this BC."

• gio...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 14, 2022

For Birth Control "My doctor switched me from Loestrin to this because I was having some pains consistent with ovarian cysts bursting. I was only on Blisovi for about 6 months until I had to switch back to Loestrin! I had constant cramping pain, no sex drive, acne all over my chin, jawline, and mouth, quick weight gain, especially in lower stomach, fatigue, and loss of motivation. Now after 2 weeks back on Loestrin, my acne is gone, cramping is gone, feeling more sexual and awake, haven’t dropped any of the weight I gained but still working on it. Mind you, I was smaller my entire life and gained 20 pounds once on Blisovi, and it really made me feel like I wasn’t myself. If you feel these symptoms, stop taking immediately."

• Dis...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 29, 2017

For Birth Control "I took this for a little over a year before stopping it. I was on Minastrin (insurance stopped covering). Got switched to Gildess and was fine until they discontinued it. Then came this horrible monster. The pharmacy ensured me it was the same thing, but I didn't feel this awful on the other two. For months, I wondered why my mood was so awful. I would snap at everything and I would cry for no reason. I started feeling horribly depressed. The one way this pill prevented me from getting pregnant was by completely killing my libido. I started taking it to get my hormonal acne under control, but I think I'd rather deal with the acne than these side effects."

• sid...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 12, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control, Blisovi 24 Fe, for about 4 months, and it works great at regulating my periods. I now have a steady cycle and no cramps or PMS at all, but it literally ruined the last couple of months of my life by affecting my mental health. I've struggled with depression and anxiety before going on the pill, and it was 100x magnified by this birth control. I cry over every little thing and am so depressed and anxious that I can't do my work or go to school. Switching off ASAP."

• Cat...
• March 15, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on this for a month and a half. Until reading the reviews, I did not realize why I have been so angry, moody, and depressed. I did not even think about that as a side effect. I have had a period for two weeks, I am so mad. I started the pill to have sex, not to be unable to. I also leave for a cruise in a few days. I am so mad."

• Nat...
• January 30, 2017

For Birth Control "This birth control was terrible! Yes, it protected against pregnancy, but the side effects were awful. I had ridiculous mood swings and became very depressed. I am usually a very happy person, so I knew it had to be this medication."

• MDa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 22, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been taking Blisovi for almost 2 years now. This BC regulated my period, cleared up my acne, and stopped the cramps. However, I had bad nausea and headaches at the start, which the doctor told me would stop as I continued, so I kept taking it. Eventually, the nausea went away, but the headaches didn't. I had terrible backaches. I gained at least 40 lbs since starting. I'm in college, so it's hard to eat healthy/exercise when in school & working, but gaining this much weight this fast is not normal. I was already depressed because of school, but this BC made me mean/irritable, I have lost my motivation, and I feel like a different person. I just stopped taking this pill and switched to a hormonal IUD, so I'll see if anything changes. The negative side effects were too much to bear."

• MDa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 22, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been taking Blisovi for almost 2 years now. This BC regulated my period, cleared up my acne, and stopped the cramps. However, I had bad nausea and headaches at the start, which the doctor told me would stop as I continued, so I kept taking it. Eventually, the nausea went away, but the headaches didn't. I had terrible backaches. I gained at least 40 lbs since starting. I'm in college, so it's hard to eat healthy/exercise when in school & working, but gaining this much weight this fast is not normal. I was already depressed because of school, but this BC made me mean/irritable, I have lost my motivation, and I feel like a different person. I just stopped taking this pill and switched to a hormonal IUD, so I'll see if anything changes. The negative side effects were too much to bear."

• 4...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 16, 2018

For Birth Control "I started taking Blisovi 4 years ago. It was not until I discovered this page of reviews that I realized things that I thought were just wrong with me (high anxiety, fatigue, feelings of emptiness, pain during intercourse, bloating, hair falling out, etc.) were actually birth control side effects. I am stopping this pill now and getting an IUD instead."

• Tif...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 17, 2018

For Birth Control "This stuff is the worst. I have ovarian cysts, so this is what my gyno recommended. I have been on it for 8 months or so and had spotting between periods for several months, and now I haven’t had a period in 3 months. Sounds great, right? Not so much. I am constantly bloated and uncomfortable. My depression, insomnia, and anxiety are worse than ever, as well as my acne. I wouldn’t recommend this to my worst enemy."

• Kri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2019

For Birth Control "I have never left a review on a medication, but I need other women to be warned! I was on this two months, and it was the WORST two months. I gained 13 pounds, my acne flared up like never before, I was constantly nauseous (throwing up almost every day), breakthrough bleeding if you are even 10 minutes late taking the pill, but the absolute worst side effect was how heightened my anxiety and depression became. Panic attacks almost every day, and they were so severe and worse than they have ever been. Crying LITERALLY all the time about everything. Did not have any desire to leave my house, and when I did, I was so anxious it wasn't even worth it. Even if you aren't sure how your body will react to this pill, I would NOT chance it."

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 14, 2018

For Birth Control "This birth control definitely lightened my period significantly, which was my main reason for getting on birth control. BUT, it made me extremely depressed and heat intolerant, and at 19, I should not be having hot flashes."

• Jor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2018

For Birth Control "Please do not take this. I have never felt so depressed in my life when I was on this pill. I thought it was just me, but the moment I stopped taking it, I realized it wasn't me at all. I never wanted to leave my room, I slept way too much, and was acting way out of character for me. Everyone in my life was very concerned for me. One of the worst parts was the fact that my hair started falling out as well, which I am still dealing with right now, and I don't know when it will stop. This was the only birth control I have ever tried, and I won't be trying again for a long time."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2018

For Birth Control "I was on this pill for two months, and they were the worst two months of my life. I started feeling extremely bad about myself and depressed and moody. I became irritable and upset over the smallest things. I was eating less and less food and still gaining weight from it. I would not recommend taking this birth control."

• Anonymous
• June 25, 2020

For Birth Control "I went on the pill because my periods were lasting 20-25 days with a 6-day break with no period. I have cystic acne and I had the perfect skin routine, so I knew it had to be hormonal issues. The doctor said it would take three months to regulate, so I waited. Within the FIRST week, my depression was through the roof, my anxiety made me scratch my head and bite my nails 24/7, and it was just not a fun time. My breasts were so swollen up in the morning, and I CRIED EVERY SINGLE DAY FOR NO REASON. At this point, I didn’t think a pill could do this, and I almost asked to go to the hospital. I thought I was going crazy. I took the pill, and after 4 months, I was seeing that my mood started regulating again and my skin WAS SO CLEAR. Girl, I swear I thought I went on accutane, it was so clear. My periods NEVER regulated and... LISTEN TO ME, MY CRAMPS GOT WORSE. I never cancel plans, but I couldn’t even get out of bed, I almost threw up because of the pain. So therefore, I will no longer be taking those meds."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2018

For Birth Control "I already get occasional cystic acne, typically when I'm about to start my period. This pill made it so much worse. Since I started taking it, my skin has been consistently erupting, my face is puffy and swollen, and on top of that, I've been experiencing depressive symptoms. I already have anxiety, and it's hard to say if it's the pill making it worse or if it's environmental circumstances, but I don't have an external cause for feeling as depressed as I have since I've started taking this pill. I've been on other birth control pills such as Ortho Tri-Cyclen without any of these problems. I do not recommend this pill, and I am so disappointed with my experience taking it."

• bri...
• March 4, 2017

For Birth Control "I'm currently on the first week of my second month, but I am stopping. The third week of my first pack, I ended up throwing up, and I have been nauseous nonstop since starting this pill. It also made me extremely anxious and depressed and exacerbated my pre-existing sleep problems. Definitely calling the Dr on Monday to switch."

• Sun...
• May 13, 2017

For Birth Control "I only took this pill for 5 days, and it ranked up there to be the worst five days ever. I started taking this after 9 months of no birth control pill, but my periods and cramps were so bad I decided to go back on the pill. My doctor decided to switch brands because with the last pill I was on, I had a lot of breakthrough bleeding. So I started Blisovi, and within 24 hours, I was moody, irrational, and not feeling like myself. As the week continued, I could not get control of my emotions, crying was constant, and I began to feel very depressed. I called my doctor, and she said to stop taking it immediately. Never again! I felt like I was possessed!"

• anx...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 8, 2019

For Birth Control "This birth control straight up ruined my life. I would wake up every morning with crippling anxiety/depression, I could not eat, I was constantly nauseous and vomiting. And it took me months to realize the Blisovi 24 was the problem, so by the time I quit taking it, I had already developed a vitamin D deficiency and was extremely low in progesterone, both of which can greatly affect your moods. Seriously, try ANY other birth control before this one. They should not be allowed to sell this stuff."

• Mup...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 12, 2019

For Birth Control "Take this pill, Blisovi 24 Fe, if you want to experience weight gain, acne, depression, unexplainable sadness, and essentially having two periods a month with the amount of spotting that it causes. Please don’t take this brand of birth control."

• Fae...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2019

For Birth Control "I started taking this pill the day my period started on October 22nd, and although my severe cramps are gone, my period has lasted far longer than what is normal for me. I started taking it to get rid of my debilitating painful cramps, but the bleeding is still fairly heavy and it's been like 10 days, almost 2 weeks! As opposed to my regular 4-7 day period with heavy bleeding and cramps that taper out and lessen towards the end, this time it's not even letting up. I have no cramps. Yay! But this is absurd. I'm going through all of my sanitary products, have horrible nausea, my severe depression has worsened, and my anxiety has spiked. I'm better off suffering the pain and heavy bleeding for a little while instead of no cramps but constant bleeding. I will be making an appointment to try something else, I don't recommend this birth control. Reading all of the other reviews, I'm glad to know others have had similar experiences and I'm not totally alone!"

• ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2018

For Birth Control "This birth control has made me lose control of myself. I don't feel like the same person I was before taking this pill two months ago. I have gained weight, had intense breast and lower abdominal pain, and my anxiety and depression have completely worsened. The only good thing is that my once 8-day periods are now only 4-5 days... but really, this OC sucks."

• zoz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2021

For Birth Control "Don't take it! It gave me an awful rash, nausea, a yeast infection, and made me super depressed. It’s been a month, and I can’t take it anymore. I’m getting off of it right now. The only good thing about this pill is I didn’t get acne, have a lowered sex drive, or have weight gain. Besides that, I’ve felt sick every day since taking this rubbish."

• JFa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 31, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been on Blisovi for almost 4 months now. I have tried probably at least 5 different birth controls (within the last 10 years), so I am very aware of the side effects that come with each one. I was scared to switch from Junel because I loved it and it gave me no side effects, but my periods have always been 8-10 days long. Not full-blown, but they take forever to finish. My doctor recommended we try this one. I don't think this BC is bad, but I did have a full 2 1/2 weeks where I was full-blown bleeding (not my period and not spotting), which was annoying, and I started to realize I have gained a lot of weight. Probably at least 10 pounds, which sucks because I have been working so hard to keep the weight I had lost off. I think it is impossible to get the extra weight off while I am on this one, so I will be switching to a new one. Other than those two side effects, I did not experience anything crazy like I did with Microgestin (WORST BC EVER-MADE ME CRAZY DEPRESSED AND SUICIDAL)."

• dwa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 11, 2018

For Birth Control "I used to take Lo Loestrin but switched to Blisovi about 2 years ago because my insurance stopped covering LoLo. As far as preventing pregnancy, this pill has worked great, but everything else about it is terrible. I have persistent acne on my chin (including bad cysts), but worst of all is my anxiety has been through the roof since I started taking this brand. I'm constantly anxious, irritable, tired, depressed... I never in a million years experienced moods like this. It's affecting my relationship, and my mental health overall has completely gone down the drain. I've set up an appointment with my OBGYN to see if I can get off this stuff ASAP."