Junel 1/20 and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 20, 2022

For Birth Control "I was taking this for acne and to help reduce migraines. It did make my migraines more mild and I think it did help some with my acne, but the side effects were too much for me. I did have one positive side effect, which was that my focus was much improved in the weeks I was actually taking the pill (also my sex drive was higher, but I am not sexually active, so that's neutral for me). However, I noticed higher blood pressure, decreased focus during the off week, terrible sleep quality, nausea, awful mood swings (would cry at literally anything), and one time I just spewed vomit randomly, and I think that was also a side effect. But my worst side effect was that for the entire two months I was on Junel, I never once felt hungry and often felt repulsed by the idea of eating. I do not have a history of an eating disorder, so I really don't track when I eat, but I was just having snacks when I got super shaky or dizzy. I rarely could force myself to actually eat a meal. I think it could work for someone else, it just really messed with my functioning."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2021

For Birth Control "I’m an 18-year-old girl, and I’ve currently been on this pill for about 3-4 months. Although it has allowed me to have lighter periods. That is, for me, the ONLY positive side effect. This pill has caused me severe anxiety, loss of appetite, hopelessness, migraines, and nausea, constantly tired and just overall destroyed my sex drive and ability to feel pleasure. I genuinely thought I was crazy, and I even enrolled myself in counseling. Come to find out, the pharmacist lady randomly overshared to me her crazy stories of what birth control had done to her, and I ended up researching Junel. Although everyone is different and I may be a rare case of bad side effects, getting off this pill may have saved my life. I highly recommend, DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL if you are someone who already struggled with anxiety and self-esteem issues. I seriously thought I was crazy."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 21, 2019

For Birth Control "I started this for my heavy periods on December 16th, 2018, (so a little over a month ago). It was a Sunday and the first day of my period. My period was lighter than usual. I experienced some breakthrough bleeding between January 7th, 2019 (which is when I got my second period on this medication). It was very light and only lasted 4 days, and I had no pain, which made me happy. However, it's now January 20th, and for 2 days, I've been bleeding. I think it's my period and not breakthrough bleeding because I am experiencing cramps and just not feeling well. This pill also caused me to have nausea, a headache, and quite a few pimples. I am going off it as soon as I finish the package."

• Lun...
• August 6, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this type of birth control for over a year now; I was on Depo before, and it was horrible for me because I was bleeding for 6 months, and I lost weight. I am tall, 5’10.5, and I’m very slim, and then I was even more skinnier, like at 100 pounds. But this birth control has been working pretty well so far. I’m terrified of pregnancy, and my “periods” are short, and I don’t even bleed; it’s more brown than blood. I don’t get cramps because before any birth control, I was a heavy bleeder and had bad cramps. And my skin has been okay; I do get random pimples here and there, but I do my best to keep my skin clear. I don’t like that my skin is not 100 percent clear; I’ve noticed that I’ve been breaking out more than usual recently. And the first few months, I was very nauseous and had headaches. But after a few months, I felt better and normal. So far, I think I'm good; I really have a good experience! Please take vitamins with any BC."

• 912...
• February 15, 2023

For Birth Control "I took Junel 1/20 for almost 6 months. I experienced the following side effects: nausea, vomiting, feeling faint with sudden hot flashes, depression, low libido, brain fog, dizziness, weight gain. I do NOT recommend."

• smi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 8, 2022

For Birth Control "I got prescribed this birth control back in 2019 when my doctor diagnosed me with PCOS. I took it for a while but had a hard time remembering to take them on time, so I switched to the Depo shot, which I didn’t like at all. But I got back on the pill around Oct 2021 since I was in a relationship, and I didn’t trust condoms. I had a few months of bleeding that would last for about 6 days, sometimes less, with minimal cramps, some weight gain, and nausea, but it has subsided. But for the past 2 or 3 months, I’ve only had light brownish spotting that’ll last 2 or 3 days. I’m not sure if that’s normal, but I took a pregnancy test last month, and it was negative. Other than that, I don’t have a lot of acne breakouts except maybe on my chin every now and then and the normal PMS symptoms before a period."

• ldu...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 23, 2023

For Birth Control "I’m glad this drug has helped others because I have not been having a good experience with Junel 1/20. I was taking the pill in the morning, and I would get super nauseous because I’d have an empty stomach. So my doctor suggested I take it at night. This makes me wake up nauseous, and I have thrown up because of the feeling two different times. I gag like my body wants to get it out of my system. My breasts have been tender, but look bigger. My sex drive has plummeted, and my periods/spotting would last up to two weeks. I will say the horrible cramps I was having from my periods stopped after I started Junel. There are definitely pros and cons, but that goes for all medications. Everyone’s body is different, so while I’m not having a good experience, I’d still recommend people try it out. Better to be on birth control rather than be pregnant."

• jro...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2022

For Birth Control "I started this for birth control just for a few months until my husband's vasectomy was scheduled. After week 3 of taking these pills, I had a huge panic attack that almost landed me in the ER, followed by a whole day of puking. Nauseous 24/7. In the following days, the anxiety and panic attacks were too much to bear. I wouldn't wish the way I felt those days on anyone!! I was miserable. I then became super depressed, crying every single night for absolutely no reason. My heart would race constantly, which would then cause more anxiety. I lost myself and who I was, and I'm thankful I realized this is what the cause was. I literally thought I was losing my mind and just waiting to die. The things these hormones can do to your body are scary! I immediately stopped taking it. If you have had or currently have any mental health issues, I would stay far, far away."

• Nik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 20, 2018

For Birth Control "If there was an option to give 0/10, I would. I’ve been on Minastrin for years, but it costs me about $50 a month due to my insurance coverage, so I decided to switch to Junel 1/20. I had zero issues with Minastrin. So there I was, day 3 of Junel 1/20. I had to leave work because I was throwing up, even laying in bed, I’m nauseous. So sure, I might be saving money by taking Junel, BUT I was crying due to my mood from this awful, awful birth control, and I was throwing up at work, just talking made me want to vomit. I called my gyno in tears, and thankfully, they switched my prescription back and called my pharmacy. Never, ever, EVER, EVEERRRRR take this awful medication. Made me cancel a date I was looking forward to. Sure, instead of paying $50 for BC, I only paid $6.35. And no wonder. I wouldn’t have even paid a dollar for this garbage!!!! Awful. Just awful."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2022

For Birth Control "I only took for 5 days because I got so incredibly nauseous and had diarrhea, so much so that I couldn’t work for a day and just couldn’t keep taking them."