Blisovi Fe 1.5/30 and Anxiety: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 22, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on this Blisovi Fe 1.5/30 birth control for 3 months before I had to change. I did not feel like myself, and I felt like I was living outside of my body. I started having panic attacks multiple times a week, and it almost cost my relationship with my amazing boyfriend. I became very depressed and anxious that the smallest things made me freak out. I couldn't think ahead about my life or even the week without having a panic attack. I do not recommend this birth control."

• Lau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2019

For Birth Control "After hearing endlessly from my birth control provider/pharmacists telling me I’m crazy, I was starting to believe it. I’m so happy I found reviews from others experiencing the same issues! My birth control provider randomly prescribed me a refill of Blisovi, and after 1 package, the issues were numerous: GI issues out of nowhere, terrible cystic acne, gained probably 5-10 lbs that I could not lose (despite rigorous dieting and daily, 1 hr+ exercise sessions), my anxiety was high/I began having suicidal thoughts, and even developed a large cyst in my breast (thanks for the cancer scare, Blisovi)! My boyfriend and family could tell there was a huge change in me over the time I was on Blisovi, and we ended up requesting a new refill since they wouldn’t let me take another round due to safety/health concerns. As soon as I switched, the problems eased. Please, avoid this birth control and do not let others tell you that you’re crazy for feeling the way you do. You know your body better than anyone else."

• Dot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 26, 2020

For Birth Control "I took Blisovi for 1 week and stopped. This drug affected me very badly. Symptoms: 1. Pulse heard in ears 2. Swollen feet 3. Eyes developed a clear fluid blister over the pupil and I had a headache behind them. 4. Tongue mildly puffy and developed tooth grooves in the edges. 5. Felt like I was punched in the Adam's apple and my voice became hoarse. 6. I cried for absolutely no reason. 7. I wanted to dump my fiancé of 4 years because suddenly I thought he was useless. I also wanted to get rid of my friends... it changed my perception of people and increased anxiety and overthinking. 8. I also had weird interactive nightmares if I was even able to fall asleep. After stopping this, I went back to normal and life was good again. Thankfully, my friends and fiancé are still in my life, and I feel better."

• yee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 24, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on Microgestin for about a year after trying 3-4 different birth controls. It was perfect, it regulated my period, got rid of my acne, and worked well as a birth control. One day I picked it up and found out that I had been switched over to Blisovi since my pharmacy did not carry Microgestin any longer. I asked if I could have some ordered and wait for more, and the pharmacist told me that I could not switch back. I have been on Blisovi since this past October and have gained 45 pounds. I have immense migraines and really heavy periods every 2 weeks that last a week or longer. I have tried everything to shed the weight, but nothing has worked. On top of that, my anxiety (which is another condition I am being treated for) has been at least 10 times worse. Do not let your pharmacist switch you. Everything has changed and gone so badly since I got switched."

• Anonymous
• December 8, 2018

For Birth Control "My original prescription was for Microgestin, which I’ve been taking for 4 years. When I was given Blisovi, I asked my doctor, was assured it was the same formula, so I began my first month's supply without fear. I began waking up every morning so nauseous that I felt like passing out. I thought it was from skipping breakfast, so I made sure to eat every morning, no change. I waited it out and saw if it would pass in month 2 when my body fully adjusted. Nope, I was still nauseous and became very irritable. I started going to bed early, but still woke up angry. My mood swings started to affect my boyfriend’s mental health. I thought it was stress, so I sought out help to control my anger and anxiety. I got so depressed, I forgot to start month 3. Within a week, I noticed I felt less irritated and anxious, and my nausea disappeared. My mind was clear, and I started up month 3, and the next morning it started again. Seeing these reviews has given me so much relief to know I’m not the only one going through this."

• Cai...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 24, 2017

For Birth Control "Terrible! Like so many others on this thread, I've gained weight, couldn't control my anxiety, and the bloating was insane! I couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. It wasn't until there was a mix-up with my doctors and I was off it for less than a week that my appetite went back to normal, bloating down (sometimes I would look 5 months pregnant) and anxiety lessened immensely. I thought I was just gaining weight due to being in a new relationship. I wish I had read these reviews before I started this pill a year and a half ago! Never again would I ever take this pill. They should discontinue it."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2018

For Birth Control "Got on here to read reviews and realized I’m not crazy! This medication has literally made me so irritable and mean. I have anxiety about everything and don’t want to do anything but lay around. It’s caused me to push so many people away from me!"

• Aly...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 19, 2018

For Birth Control "I was put on this pill in October of 2017 after I changed insurance providers. Ever since I have started this pill, I have been anxious, on edge, irritable, and overly emotional. I am surprised my boyfriend hasn't left me! I am angry all of the time; I am constantly panicking; I cry over EVERYTHING (really, everything; sunsets, children playing, dogs, people smiling), which is terrible. I thought that it might have something to do with the fact that I am a grad student and I am incredibly busy and have a lot of stress, but I went on vacation last week and accidentally forgot my BC pills. After about 2 days without Blisovi Fe, I felt as if a giant weight was lifted off of my chest. I could finally breathe without feeling like the whole world is going to cave in on me. I wasn't irritable or annoyed the entire trip. I am so upset that it took me this long to realize that the hell that I have been going through was all due to this stupid pink pill."

• Dis...
• April 16, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been on birth control since 13 years old because of extremely painful and long periods. My doctor started me out on Microgestin, then my pharmacy switched me to Junel. Neither gave me side effects from what I could tell. Then, not long ago, I got switched to Blisovi. For months, I've been feeling extreme, paralyzing anxiety and the darkest depression I've ever experienced (and I've struggled with depression and anxiety for as long as I can remember). So I'm getting off of it. No period pain is worse than the anxiety and depression I have been experiencing. If you struggle with depression or anxiety, please stay off this medicine. Try Microgestin instead, but don't believe that these two medications are comparable."

• Rac...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 15, 2019

For Birth Control "Like so many others, I've been on Microgestin for years before the pharmacist randomly put me on Blisovi. I've always had anxiety, but being on this pill made it even worse! I was breaking down, crying randomly and having more panic attacks. I also developed depression; I stopped enjoying the things I used to love doing. I also gained 15 lbs since taking it from March 2018 - January 2019. My sex drive also decreased. I didn't realize the pill was most likely responsible for my anxiety and depression; I thought it was my original diagnosis getting worse. The only good thing this pill did was prevent pregnancy and stop my migraines. I took them continuously to skip my periods, never had breakthrough bleeding or cramps."

• Kai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2018

For Birth Control "I started taking Microgestin in 2014, and just this year in March, I went to pick up another pack and was told they no longer had it, but they gave me a new BC Blisovi and assured me it was exactly the same. Well, it’s not. My anxiety has been at an all-time high, as well as my depression. I have gained 15 pounds just from taking this pill from March to August. This pill has made my life awful, I am always so nauseous and irritated. Would not recommend whatsoever."

• 199...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 9, 2018

For Birth Control "I got this birth control through the app Nurx, and I thought it was the coolest, fastest way to get birth control. I was on microgestin before this pill, and everything was fine. Since getting this pill, I’ve noticed my anxiety skyrocket, mild depression, and I cry so much for every little thing, and my moods are just off the charts. I can be totally fine one moment, then something sets me off. And I feel angry most of the time. I thought this was only me, but now everything makes sense. I think I’ll stop taking this pill. I do not recommend."

• Ror...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 28, 2019

For Birth Control "It’s been two months since I’ve been on this new birth control. The first month I didn’t really have any side effects other than my acne flaring up and a super light period. The second month my acne calmed down, and my period was a little heavier, but here come the side effects. I started having horrible nightmares and waking up drenched in sweat. I would have hot flashes all through the day, and I was extremely tired. My anxiety was high, and I had mood swings. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me, I wanted to go to the ER because I felt like I could barely breathe, and the hot flashes were so intense I was scared I was going to pass out. I realized it was the birth control! I was skeptical of these bad reviews from people when I researched the pill before taking it, but sadly it’s true! Horrible experience. I gave 2 stars because my acne did clear up a bit and it prevented pregnancy."

• Lol...
• February 2, 2019

For Birth Control "I want to thank all the other women coming forward about the horrible side effects of being switched from regular Microgestin to this medicine by the pharmacist. I hadn’t pieced this all together: why the immense anger, anxiety, sleeplessness, swelling in my legs, and 22 lbs of weight gain in 4 months after being about the same weight for 5 years! It’s been a horrible 18 months for me. This month, I opted to skip birth control to see if it helped the bloating and mood swings, and it did. I peed all the time, lost tons of water weight, slept through the night, and could button my jeans again. I went to start my birth control today, the Blisovi, I hesitated and decided to do some research and found all of these voices. I am exhausted by our struggles and doctors saying all generics are the same. Stick with Microgestin, and if you are one of the new users who thinks it’s great, track your weight, mood, and sleep over at least 6 months and see if you don’t notice a change."

• A04...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 2, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Blisovi for a year and a half. Within one year, I went from 128 to 140 pounds, despite eating a plant-based diet and exercising every day! For reference, I typically only gain 1-3 pounds a year at most! It has prevented pregnancy and helped my cramps, but after reading these experiences, I’m wondering if my acid reflux and anxiety have been worsened by Blisovi. I have recently been put on Nexium to control my acid reflux, and I’m only 23 years old! It has never been as bad as it has been this past year and a half. I have also had random bouts of depression, major anxiety, and began getting strong and painful headaches this year. The only reason I want to continue Blisovi is because it has cleared my acne up after struggling with acne since I was 13, and it has prevented pregnancy, but the extreme weight gain is really weighing down my confidence, especially because my everyday cardio doesn’t seem to lower my weight."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been on Blisovi for 4 months after previously taking a different pill for 3.5 years. I switched because my old pill was not strong enough hormonally, and I would have periods that lasted over 3 months while taking that pill (no exaggeration). While Blisovi finally stopped my constant breakthrough bleeding, it has given me more side effects than anything I've ever taken before. The biggest issue is that I am allergic and began getting quarter-sized hives all over my body that have not gone away until I stopped the medication. My skin became extremely oily, and now I have more acne than I did before starting birth control 3 years ago. I have awful mood swings, and my anxiety is the worst it has been in 4 years. I had none of these problems on my old birth control. I now have to search for a third birth control pill because the side effects of Blisovi are almost as bad as my vomit-inducing 10-day period that I get without BC."

• brw...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 17, 2018

For Birth Control "Being on this pill has skyrocketed my depression and anxiety to the point where a lot of days are just unbearable. I didn’t have any issues with weight gain, but I did have horrible headaches and noticed a little unwanted body hair. I get pills work differently for everyone, but this one definitely didn’t work for me. So glad to be switching to a different pill."

• Hal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been taking Blisovi for two months, only because Microgestin is no longer available at my pharmacy. As they often do, the pharmacist assured me this generic was 'exactly the same' as Microgestin. Within the past two months, a dark line has appeared around my lips, I have been EXTREMELY emotional, my anxiety has been at an all-time high for no reason, my sex drive has plummeted, and I've gained 3 pounds (not an alarming amount, but I work out religiously, and my weight has always been very consistent). I'm not entirely sure what I'm going to do, but I am NOT taking Blisovi anymore. For those of you reading this who take Blisovi and are feeling the same way: you're not crazy, and you're not alone. If anyone is reading this and considering starting Blisovi: do yourself a favor and stay far, far away."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 15, 2018

For Birth Control "This pill has not helped me from the start. Just writing this comment to tell you what happened to me. I have been nauseous (to a serious extreme), depressed, anxious, tired, dizzy (I fainted). Yeah, I fainted, passed out on the ground, peed my pants while it happened too?! At 23 years old, perfectly healthy human. Might work differently for you, but just sharing my experience. Also, been on it for 4+ months because I know your body needs to adjust. Well, people, that did not happen for me, everything just kept getting worse. This pill's a no-go from me. Time for me to try my 4th birth control, starting to think birth control just isn’t for me."

• ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 19, 2018

For Birth Control "I am now on my second pack of Blisovi, and it has stopped my period already. My periods personally were so awful and sometimes unbearable. I was on Taytulla, which is a lower dose, both controlled, and it wasn’t doing any good. I switched to this one, and sadly, I’ve gained a little, and anxiety is worse, especially at night. But it has helped with my period, so I’m kinda 50/50 on recommending this pill! But it works differently for everyone!"

• Unp...
• September 3, 2021

For Birth Control "I was having bleeding and cramping issues while on a low-dose hormone pill. My doctor insisted it was because my hormones were not balanced, and she switched me to this full hormone pill. Not only did my symptoms not go away, but now I'm experiencing headaches, nausea, depression, suicidal ideations, GI problems, anxiety, constant bloating, rashes, weight gain, and massive mood swings. This is by far the worst birth control I've ever been on. I'm 36, and I've been through the patch, Paragard, Isobloom, Ortho Tricyclen Low, along with a number of generic versions. I do not recommend this pill."

• Ean...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2020

For Birth Control "The first day I started Blisovi Fe 1.5/30, my anxiety started skyrocketing. Every day I was on it for the week after that, I had to make a large effort to ward off panic attacks and to manage my physical symptoms. My libido also decreased, likely in part because I was feeling so bad, but also in part I think due to the hormones. This pill did not work for me. Since stopping it, I feel like my normal self again."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 25, 2020

For Birth Control "I took this Blisovi Fe 1.5/30 pill for 11 days and had intense panic attacks, increased depression, and super dark thoughts. I couldn't sleep, and I barely ate or drank anything because my anxiety was so high. A family member had to call in sick to work on the last day I took it because they were afraid to leave me alone. Constant crying spells after the 6th day of taking the pill and also very intense rage that wasn't justified. I don't think it's a very good pill; I've been on a few and didn't experience anything like this. Another very bad side effect I didn't have on any other pills is my blood pressure went from the high side of normal to level 2 hypertension. I don't know if that's from the medicine or from the constant panic I felt. Would not recommend."

• Ali...
• April 26, 2018

For Birth Control "I am 19, and I have been on this birth control for over a year now. I was originally on a lower dose, but since I kept getting my period on days other than the placebo pills, the doctors upped my dosage. For the past year, I have dealt with higher levels of anxiety, terrible bloating to the point where I can only eat once or twice a day, and mild depression. The mood swings are horrible. I am switching as soon as possible. I don’t recommend it, it has been the worst year."

• Kay...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 4, 2019

For Birth Control "Stay clear of this birth control! I first started this birth control 6 months ago in hopes to help with my heavy bleeding (it did not help). I gained 30 pounds and my anxiety is through the roof! I am constantly sick to my stomach, sometimes even vomiting, horrible migraines, abdominal pain, and fatigue to the extreme! No sleep is enough, I always feel tired. Do not take this birth control - your mental and physical health isn’t worth it."