Blisovi 24 Fe and Depression: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 19, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been taking this pill for about 2 months. It works great for preventing pregnancy. This is the only form of protection I use, and I haven't gotten pregnant, so that's nice. However, I have had some unfortunate side effects, including pretty intense nausea and headaches. My anxiety and depression worsened a lot. I would suggest that if you have a history of depression and/or anxiety, do not take this medication! However, if you're pretty mentally stable, I think it's a great option! It didn't make my periods heavy and constant like Nexplanon did."

• mrw...
• December 19, 2019

For Birth Control "I started taking this birth control in June 2019 to help with my severe cramps and heavy periods. For the first few months, the only side effects I experienced were breast tenderness, and I was very emotional, but it was tolerable. It definitely helped with my periods. After 4 months of being on this pill, the side effects got way worse. For the last two months, my anxiety and depression spiked like crazy. I woke up in the middle of EVERY night with horrible anxiety and couldn’t fall back asleep. It got so bad to the point that I went to the hospital, thinking something was physically wrong with me. I also haven’t gotten my period for the past two months, which was a little weird. Reading these reviews, now I understand. I stopped taking the pill for about 3 weeks now, and I do sometimes get nauseous, but my mental health has definitely improved. I feel much better and can’t wait for everything to be back to normal. I will definitely try a different brand of birth control soon."

• Hei...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 22, 2017

For Birth Control "Started this one 3 months ago when my insurance stopped covering Minastrin, I believe was the name of it. Anyway, I haven't had my period since! I get slightly hormonal with mood swings and depression. Best thing is I was on a different pill before this one, which caused me to have my period 2x a month! This is crazy! I have a horrible breakout of pimples now too. Going to switch to something else ASAP!"

• war...
• June 11, 2017

For Birth Control "I've never taken birth control before, and I was given this by my doctor because I have heavy bleeding and menstrual cramps. I only took this pill for 3 weeks, and they have been the worst 3 weeks of my life. I've struggled with depression, but this pill worsens my depression. I've had panic attacks, and my anxiety is almost unbearable. I'm always nauseous, and I'm unable to eat, and as a result, I've lost a ton of weight. As someone that's already very skinny, this is not a good side effect. I went from being a pretty active, healthy individual to a depressed, always tired, and irritable mess. I've been off the pill for about a week, and I'm still experiencing symptoms. Hopefully, they will go away."

• Tif...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2018

For Birth Control "Terrible... Do not take. I was on Microgestin for 4 years before the pharmacy switched me to this. Before my husband and I figured out what the change was, I thought I needed to go in to a counselor and definitely some therapy. Since starting on Blisovi two months ago, I started experiencing depression for the first time, I became irritable and cried at the smallest things, and experienced some hair loss. I’m calling my doctor and pharmacy today. I’d rather deal with menstrual cramps than this terrible medicine."

• Bea...
• November 4, 2017

For Birth Control "After being off of BC for 19 years, I decided I was tired of my horrible PMS symptoms and asked my Dr. to give me BC so I could skip my periods. The last BC I was on was Seasonale, 1 period every 3 months. It was awesome. Since I've started this pill, I have experienced anxiety attacks and constantly feeling sad, not me at all! The worse part of it is the bleeding, I have skipped my period for the last 7 months, but that hasn't stopped the bleeding. I have been bleeding for 2 weeks now. Since I've started this pill, I probably have had 2 days of not spotting. I bled for 17 days at first. This sucks!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2022

For Birth Control "This birth control was horrible for me. My GYN prescribed it for painful periods due to ovarian cysts and endometriosis. The first few days, I was plagued by headaches and nausea. Once that resolved, my mood took a swan dive, and I became depressed and would cry over anything remotely upsetting. Then, by the end of the second week, I started having breakthrough bleeding, and that continued for five days. By day five, I decided to take myself off the medication. Once I did that, I was greeted with a terrible migraine. I'd rather suffer through painful periods than deal with any of this."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 11, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on Blisovi 24 Fe for almost a year. The entire time I’ve had an ongoing yeast infection that won’t go away. My anxiety has skyrocketed while my libido has greatly decreased. I’ve had extreme dryness and more migraines on the pill than I’ve ever had in my life. I never used to have bad cramps when getting periods, but now I get cramps so bad I can hardly move, and I have to keep a heating pad on my lower back just to be able to stand it. I’ve been super depressed, and it’s given me more acne. I haven’t gotten pregnant, so it’s doing its job, but I can’t wait to change."

• Jbm...
• April 17, 2023

For Birth Control "This has been my favorite birth control I have ever tried. I was on June FE 1/20 for 2 years, and I loved it except I was experiencing chronic yeast infections. My doctor switched me to Sprintec, which didn’t help the infections and also wrecked my mental health. Then I decided to try the Paragard IUD, which I mostly enjoyed, but it became misplaced. After all that, they put me on Lo Loestrin, which was by far the worst. Acne, depression, and bad nausea. Finally, I was switched to Blisovi, and my skin is better, no change in weight, better mental health, and light, regular (almost to the hour) periods. All birth controls affect us differently, but for me, I’m glad I finally found the winner! Only downside is some nausea and bloating around the first day of my period, but I’ll take it!"

• Mag...
• May 18, 2018

For Birth Control "I've only been on Blisovi for 3 weeks but am liking it so far. I previously took Monoliny/Sprintec with the intention to make my period symptoms more bearable. It was a nightmare and I was terrified to try a new birth control like Blisovi after how unpleasant my previous experience was. I was actually pleasantly surprised! My nausea now is minimal, mood swings and anxiety a little more manageable, and my depression a bit lighter. My appetite has actually decreased instead of increased. As I said, it's only been 3 weeks but they've been just fine. My only complaint so far is some dryness. It doesn't give me a sour smell like my previous birth control but sometimes the dryness is uncomfortable. Some days are worse than others. I never needed lube during sex until now, but I suppose that's a small price to pay so long as it doesn't get worse. It's just because it's a low estrogen dosage, which can cause dryness, so be aware!"

• mel...
• January 30, 2018

For Birth Control "I know birth controls affect everyone very differently, so I can only share my personal experiences with Blisovi 24 Fe. :) This is the only birth control prescription I've used so far, and I've had zero negative side effects! My periods are a lot shorter and significantly lighter than they used to be before birth control. I haven't had any breakouts, mood swings, or depression on this prescription. I've loved it so far! Truly. Unfortunately, my new health insurance doesn't cover 24 Fe, so I'm going to switch to Blisovi Fe 1/20 in its place, and I'm hoping for similar results."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 19, 2021

For Birth Control "I had to have a cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder) at the age of 18 as a result of taking this medication. I have FNH (focal nodular hyperplasia; also known as a benign tumor on the liver) as well. In addition, I have a severe inability to handle emotions now. I believe I have some sort of depression or anxiety that was not present before. That being said, I have not had a period since I started taking the medication. It has prevented pregnancy as well."

• ccc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2017

For Birth Control "This was my first experience with birth control. I only lasted one week. I couldn't breathe, was weak and exhausted, and got really depressed. I do have a history of depression, though."

• Nik...
• October 21, 2018

For Birth Control "It caused extreme anxiety and depression. Once I was off of it for just one week, I felt extreme relief. Totally alters lifestyle. Hardly got periods but did spot."

• nob...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 14, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been off it now for 6 months and can say that this literally caused my depression. 0/10."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2020

For Birth Control "I just took this pill for 2 days, and the side effects were awful. I was very depressed/sad and had really dark thoughts. Glad I read the reviews and figured out this pill was causing it. Horrible!!!!"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2020

For Birth Control "I just took this pill for 2 days, and the side effects were awful. I was very depressed/sad and had really dark thoughts. Glad I read the reviews and figured out this pill was causing it. Horrible!!!!"