Blisovi Fe 1/20 and Depression: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Bel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 26, 2021

For Birth Control "So I am 23, this is my second birth control. I took Lo Loestrin 1/10 for 3 months, but my insurance doesn’t cover it anymore, so I’m on this now! What I can say is this period I had no cramps! I’m on my first pack of Blisovi, and my skin is great too. I was afraid I would have terrible side effects, but I never did with this one, nor the other I took before this one either! I have noticed, though, that I am very sad lately. I never feel truly happy 100%. Maybe it’s because I just moved out of state as well, recently, without family. I’m not sure, BUT I can say I am very emotional now. I hope it’s just a phase, but if not, I will have to get off of it. I have always been anxious and have some slight anxiety here and there. I don’t think that has gotten worse."

• Sup...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 20, 2018

For Birth Control "I have had more migraines in my entire life than I can recall since taking this. Started to have back pain flare up. I also started to itch, and my hair started to fall out. I would have ZERO energy and feel depressed and anxious all the time. Gained 20 pounds since starting to take this pill. I've noticed my vision up close has become blurry, I was not sure if it's because I'm close to 40 years old or the pill."

• mar...
• January 8, 2018

For Birth Control "This pill was effective at preventing pregnancy, and luckily I did not experience weight gain or acne, but one thing I will say is that it gave me horrible mood swings. For months, I thought I was going crazy until I realized my emotions were magnified and fluctuated so much because of this pill. One second I'd be happy, the next I'd experience an overwhelming sadness, and I'd cry for no reason. I even had problems with my boyfriend because I would get irritated and angry over the smallest things. I felt such a lack of energy, at times I felt depressed, and I was just unhappy most of the time. I also began to experience severe pain during intercourse. I have recently stopped taking it and hope to find a better pill in the future."

• mar...
• January 8, 2018

For Birth Control "This pill was effective at preventing pregnancy, and luckily I did not experience weight gain or acne, but one thing I will say is that it gave me horrible mood swings. For months, I thought I was going crazy until I realized my emotions were magnified and fluctuated so much because of this pill. One second I'd be happy, the next I'd experience an overwhelming sadness, and I'd cry for no reason. I even had problems with my boyfriend because I would get irritated and angry over the smallest things. I felt such a lack of energy, at times I felt depressed, and I was just unhappy most of the time. I also began to experience severe pain during intercourse. I have recently stopped taking it and hope to find a better pill in the future."

• Mad...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 30, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for around two years now, and it’s been amazing. I was on a different one prior, and it made me so sick and depressed, but none of that now! My periods are only three days and very light, with minimal cramping. I originally went on birth control for my cramps, and this was seriously such a blessing."

• rac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2019

For Birth Control "The Blisovi Fe 1/20 pill is absolute garbage. In the first few days of taking it, I've already gained 4 pounds. I have headaches every night so far and feeling super sick to the point of wanting to throw up. In the evenings, my mood swings have been ridiculous! My PMS weeks are usually bad and, like, this is my first week on this pack, and it feels like I am going through PMS. I suggest switching. I'm already done with this pill after I finish this pack. Thanks for the unnecessary anxiety, depression, and weight gain. No thanks."

• DO...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2019

For Birth Control "Don't take Blisovi Fe 1/20, just don't do it, seriously, it's not worth it. I was on this for two days. Keep in mind, I have absolutely no prior history of depression or anxiety! I took this pill on Sunday night. I woke up Monday with the worst depression I've ever had, to the point where I thought I was going to do something harmful to myself. I took it again Monday night and woke up Tuesday in the greatest mood... and then it crashed bad. Today was my first day off of it, and I am a depressed and anxious mess. I hope that I return to normal. Don't take this. Seriously. I'm only 18 and I feel like I've completely hit rock bottom."

• em1...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2023

For Birth Control "I switched to Blisovi after taking the same pill for 8 years. The first few months were fine, but around 4 months in, I began experiencing mental health issues. I was anxious and nauseated 24/7, and would also get randomly depressed for no reason. I cried all the time and wanted to crawl out of my skin. I’ve dealt with some anxiety before, but nothing like this. Would not recommend this pill."

• Ash...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 21, 2023

"I suffer from heavy bleeding that has required multiple iron infusions for anemia. My doctor suggested a birth control pill to help. I was prescribed LoLoestrin, which was good at first, I had clear skin and two-day periods. However, after a while, I started having breakthrough bleeding, felt angry, and had a heavy clot. I was switched to Blisovi Fe 1/20, which I found worse. From the first dose, I had a 12-day period. After two weeks my mood changed, I was crying all the time and had panic attacks and severe anxiety. It has left me feeling depressed and has affected my sex drive. I will be stopping this medication."

• JBa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 5, 2019

For Birth Control "One of the worst! My sex drive has been so low since taking these pills. On top of feeling depressed and massive anxiety. Worst side effects ever! And I’ve been on 10 different kinds to stop my mid-cycle periods... this one topped it!"

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 9, 2023

"I took Blisovi Fe 1/20 for 3 months, and I recently decided to stop taking it. Within a month and a half after starting it, I ended up with a UTI (which I've never had before in my life). Then, 2 yeast infections, vaginal irritation that never seems to go away, plus sore breasts that burned in the nipples too, depression and mood swings (I'd be angry, then cry for no reason), plus decreased sex drive, weight gain, headaches, spotting between menstrual cycles, and heavy bleeding during it. I just can't take this pill anymore. I'd rather have ovarian cysts (which is what it was prescribed to help me with)."

• Joh...
• August 16, 2017

For Birth Control "I started with Loestrin, then the pharmacy kept changing, and eventually, they gave me this. At first, it seemed okay. I had lost a lot of weight before I started taking this pill, and before I knew it, I became twice my size. My boobs doubled, if not tripled. I was moody all the time and depressed. My period became longer than normal: 5 to 6 heavy days as opposed to 3 normal with light drops on day 4. I was bleeding heavily for at least 5 days and started feeling cramps, even pains in between were like my period was coming early. I have stopped taking it for about a month now. I am planning a 2-month cleanse, then back to Jumel Fe. Hopefully, it can be controlled, but please stay away from this, and I hope it is discontinued."

• TAB...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2017

For Birth Control "Taking this as prescribed from my doctor to help with PCOS. Instructions state to start on day one of the period or Sunday start. Because my period started after Sunday, I opted for day one start. Well, I’m into the reminder pills and still bleeding. Not spotting - bleeding, full-on, need a tampon bleeding. And I’m now starting to really feel the effects of the mood swings and almost depressive state. Anybody else have the constant bleeding?"

• Anonymous
• March 9, 2022

For Birth Control "It’s been a little over a month for me. I wanted to give it more time, but I have been extremely emotional. I feel like crying all the time for no reason, and I am overly sensitive. I struggle with depression and anxiety, and I was hoping it would have helped. I’ve also gained nearly 10 pounds in the month I’ve been on it (I’m 22 and run about 3 miles a day). I’ve had headaches every day, and I was super nauseous when I first started the pill (it went away after a week). I wish I could give this pill more time, but I’m feeling like things are getting worse than better. I went on the pill to help with my extremely bad PMS-ing (sadness), but I feel sad all the time now."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2018

For Birth Control "I am another unfortunate soul who got switched (from Lo Loestrin) because of insurance. I wanted to give it the benefit of the doubt, but the first month on it, my period came three weeks early, finally started to taper off the third week, and has just gotten stronger again as I hit the week of brown pills. My depression and anxiety have gotten way worse, and I’m suffering from near-constant body aches. Thankfully, I haven’t gained any weight, but I was already on a strict diet prior to starting. My gyno asked me to give it another month before she tells the insurance company that it didn’t work and I need to switch back (I take BC for PCOS), and I’m dreading every day of it. I don’t care what the insurance company thinks, this is NOT an equivalent to Lo Lo!"

• Lea...
• January 18, 2018

For Birth Control "This pill makes my boobs hurt. Before taking the pill, I never really struggled with acne... Maybe a pimple here and there from time to time, but since starting this pill, I've had constant, painful breakouts that begin under the skin and turn into white pus balls. They are usually around my chin, mouth, nose, and forehead. I have NEVER experienced anything like this. Also having mood swings and depression. I also struggled with nausea the first month but was able to fix that by taking the pill at night instead. I'm going to look for another pill that doesn't cause acne."

• Amp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve only been on this BC for 1 month, and I can’t stand it. I switched from Lo Loestrin Fe because I had a prolonged period, and my doctor and I were concerned my body had changed and needed a different dosage of estrogen. Well, I bled for 7 straight days on this BC, and it was all heavy. My cramps were out of this world for 3 of the 7 days. And looking back, I have felt anxious and emotionally dull all month. I started taking BC because I have PMDD, and it helps regulate it, but this pill gives me all the symptoms I was having with PMDD, which makes it useless to me. I’d rather take my chances with Lo Loestrin than endure another month on this pill."

• Jaz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 2, 2019

For Birth Control "Birth control is different for everyone. Been on this for a few months and no noticeable changes in weight or acne. Only issue is if I forget to take it for a day or two, I’ll spot for the next few days. Maybe the only side effect is a more depressed mood and an increase in headaches, but that could also be attributed to changes in lifestyle. Hard to tell."

• Ej1...
• February 12, 2019

For Birth Control "I was taking both Junel Fe and Microgestin Fe, depending on which pharmacy I was closest to, for over a year. I never had any problems with them. In fact, they made my skin clear and made my periods extremely light and less painful. When my insurance changed my pharmacy, I was given Blisovi Fe. Off the bat, I noticed changes I didn’t like. I was feeling anxious all the time for no apparent reason. My skin was breaking out. I began feeling really depressed and getting bad headaches. I also have nightmares almost every night now, which may or may not be caused by Blisovi. My placebo week period was heavy and painful. There have been no substantial changes in my lifestyle or product choices that would explain these changes. They all began when I started Blisovi. It’s the only explanation that makes sense, since I take no other meds and, as stated, have not undergone any lifestyle changes. I gave Blisovi a 2-month trial, and it didn’t work out. At least I didn’t get pregnant on it."

• Nic...
• August 18, 2017

For Birth Control "The moment I started taking this pill, my experience was awful. I have now been on it for almost 4 months and would have extreme headaches, cramps, and very heavy and long periods. Now, I'm getting spells of terrible anxiety and depression, upper abdominal pain, nausea, and can barely keep my contacts on my eyes. I've never had these problems before and am now trying to detox this god-awful pill from my body. I never had this issue with other pills, but this is personally the worst."

• Dis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 28, 2025

For Birth Control "I started taking Blisovi Fe (5 mg) because my periods are heavy and so painful that I would miss school. Also, I recently had some bad acne, so I thought the pill would help that, but it was mostly for my periods. For maybe two weeks, I had a long period, which did end, but it was slightly alarming. I don't know if this matters, but I am 16 years old and I have slightly high testosterone. After a month of this BC, I experienced every symptom you can read! I've had depression and mood stuff previously, but I would classify it as normal teenage girl feelings. After a month of the pill, I feel like a totally different person. I'm very depressed, anxious, very irritable, easy to make me angry, I am sensitive to heat, it makes me nauseous, I have my own hot flashes, panic attacks, anger out of nowhere, constant hunger which led to weight gain. I have a good diet, and I exercise 4 days out of the week. The only pro is acne is gone, and no period or cramps at all! But emotionally, not worth it."

• Bad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2022

For Birth Control "I’ve been on birth control for 11 years. I’ve never in my life had as bad of an experience as I did with this medication. I had serious side effects. I became wildly depressed and cried every day. My skin changed. My cycles became significantly more irregular and heavy. I had to change sanitary items every hour. Never again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 22, 2022

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Blisovi for a little over 2 years now, and in the beginning, it was great. I really didn’t have many side effects. I got on it for acne purposes, and it did a wonderful job clearing up my face within 3 months. However, the longer I’ve been taking it, the more I’ve been experiencing side effects. Some months around my period, I get very irritable or sad, and other months I’m perfectly fine. Some months I experience really bad cramps, not even just in my uterus, but up into my diaphragm and back. Just seems like every month it’s a new type of side effect. My sex drive was fine taking this until about recently, it’s decreased significantly. Overall, I’ve had more good experiences with this birth control than bad, but just make sure you are keeping track of side effects even once you have been taking it for a while!"

• Bbb...
• July 15, 2017

For Birth Control "Stay away from this birth control! I used to take Loestrin Fe, which was the perfect birth control, had little to no side effects. I had switched to Blisovi due to insurance, as soon as I started taking it, I felt depressed, anxious, and like I was living in a bubble. I couldn't do anything because all I wanted to do was throw up all the time, I barely could eat as well. I barely lasted a week, which consisted of me crying every day due to how it made me feel, and I decided to switch back to Loestrin and pay out of pocket. Stay away from this birth control!!!"

• Bea...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 17, 2018

For Birth Control "Full disclosure: I've never taken the pill -- I've only had the depo shot as a teen. The first 4 months of taking this pill was honestly awful. My face broke out a lot and I was super moody and my depression got worse. But, I stuck it out per doctor's recommendation and I am totally fine now. I would say I am still a bit more depressed, but I've struggled with that forever anyway and I'm now medicated for it. My skin, though, is super clear and I almost never get breakouts. Also, I've actually lost weight on this medicine. Don't get me wrong, I was making an effort to lose weight by eating healthy and working out so I don't think it's a direct correlation with the pill, but I can say my sweets cravings have diminished like they never have before. Just my experience!"