Junel Fe 1/20 and Anxiety: What Users Say (Page 5)

• rac...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 21, 2018

For Birth Control "Personally, Junel did not work for me. I was on it for about 7 months, and at first, I thought it was great—I wasn’t nauseous, it didn’t make me break out, and I didn’t notice any side effects. However, after more time passed, I became aware of how anxious I was and how stressed I felt about everything in my life. On top of this, I was literally ravenous. I gained 10-15 pounds going on this pill, on top of terrible anxiety. I recently switched to Tri-Legest FE, and I’ve lost weight and feel much better in general. I loved Junel for its ability to keep my skin clear and keep my cramps at bay, but the anxiety and hunger were a bit too much for me to handle."

• Tri...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 14, 2018

For Birth Control "I have spent the last 6 years of my life with an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, and overall misery, which is just completely not like me at all. My mind has become so obsessed with food and exercise, and I have been so fatigued all the time. I went off the pill 1 month ago, and in the past 2 weeks, I have felt 0 depression, barely any anxiety, and finally feel ready to take the steps to recovery. I looked back to when I first started taking the pill, and that is exactly when all of these feelings began. How did I not put this together before now?! I will never know, BUT I do know I will never go on the pill again. Thinking of switching to the IUD."

• Min...
• May 20, 2018

For Birth Control "Junel Fe 1/20 is the worst medication I have ever taken. I can’t believe this is on the market! I’ve read through hundreds of reviews, and so many of us women have had the same awful results. I had never had anxiety before this medication. But while on it for 1.5 packs, I was having at least two panic attacks a day. My brain felt at all times like I had consumed gallons of caffeine, even though I had fully taken both coffee and chocolate out of my diet. I couldn’t function, and I could barely take care of my two kids. I was having persistent migraines, dizziness that never went away, and I lost ten pounds in eight days because the nausea made it impossible to eat. I was always sick to my stomach and borderline dehydrated because I couldn’t keep anything down. I tried everything: taking the pill before bed, taking it with food, etc. I only got worse. I went to the ER five times in two months. I’m FINALLY off this medication, and my symptoms are slowly going away. NEVER TAKE THIS MEDICATION!"

• Anonymous
• March 7, 2018

For Birth Control "I started on this pill after moving and seeing a new doctor, and it has been around 7 months of use. My anxiety has escalated an insane amount, and my motivation for anything is almost nonexistent, which is very unlike me. I have also been spotting like every other week. I was starting to get really concerned until I decided to look up reviews on this medication. Seeing that people have had the same experience as me makes me feel much better. I am switching ASAP."

• HEL...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2018

For Birth Control "This birth control is giving control and giving me horrible cramps. I am bloated and always tired, as well as depressed and anxious. I am so anxious and paranoid to the point I think I'm pregnant with the symptoms I'm getting."

• HEL...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2018

For Birth Control "This birth control is giving control and giving me horrible cramps. I am bloated and always tired, as well as depressed and anxious. I am so anxious and paranoid to the point I think I'm pregnant with the symptoms I'm getting."

• Bro...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2019

For Birth Control "Junel Fe 1/20 drove me insane, my anxiety and depression got so bad, and I actually considered cutting myself again after being clean for probably 8 years. Made it harder for me to lose weight. I was getting 2 periods a month. Acne did not get better or worse, really. This pack gave me menstrual cramps, whereas before I hardly ever got them."

• Ava...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 15, 2016

For Birth Control "I started Junel 2 months after I had my baby, and it immediately made me gain 10 pounds. It also made me depressed, anxious, and crazy moody. I know it's the pills because I was maintaining my weight well after I gave birth and was not feeling depressed at all. I've decided to finish up the pack and not take any birth control pills after this at all. Although it did make my periods lighter, it was not worth it for me."

• Ajd...
• April 3, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on Junel Fe for 4 months now, and it is horrible! I have never had anxiety this bad, and I cry all the time over the littlest things!! I am tired all the time, and my boyfriend has noticed that I've become a lot more emotionally unstable since starting this pill. My last two periods lasted over two weeks, and they were very heavy. I would not recommend this if you struggle with anxiety or depression. The one good thing that came out of this is that I'm not pregnant, lol."

• Dan...
• October 16, 2019

For Birth Control "Wow, the experience I’ve had on this is so horrible. I’ve been taking Junel Fe for four months, and this is my last week because I’m switching. I’m not the type to leave reviews, but this birth control did NOT work for me. The only pros of this birth control are that my libido didn’t go down at all and I didn’t gain weight (mostly because it made me not hungry & probably added to my eating disorder by giving me immense anxiety). The first couple of weeks, I had migraines, nausea, intense thirst, hunger, and bleeding. Well, fast forward to 4 months on it, and I’m still bleeding (having periods twice a month), still have migraines, experienced the worst anxiety - ever. I can barely eat anything anymore, YEAST INFECTIONS EVERY MONTH & THE SEVERE ACNE IT HAS GIVEN ME. I am serious when I say my acne has never been this bad. Every day I wake up having a mental breakdown over my skin. I tried to wait it out, and the side effects increasingly got worse after my 3-month mark."

• Ano...
• March 20, 2017

For Birth Control "Terrible, terrible pill. Tried Junel Fe for a few months, advised that it takes a few months for your body to adjust to the pill. I could not say anymore, MY BODY DID NOT ADJUST. I thought the mood swings, anxiety attacks, and extra felt stress were a temporary effect... nope! I felt this every day of every week of all the few months of taking this. Horrified by this pill and had a very negative experience with it. Crazy emotions, anxiety fits, mood swings galore. I'm usually cool as a cucumber, so this pill did one dramatic number on me. I feel bad for my boyfriend."

• Ano...
• March 20, 2017

For Birth Control "Terrible, terrible pill. Tried Junel Fe for a few months, advised that it takes a few months for your body to adjust to the pill. I could not say anymore, MY BODY DID NOT ADJUST. I thought the mood swings, anxiety attacks, and extra felt stress were a temporary effect... nope! I felt this every day of every week of all the few months of taking this. Horrified by this pill and had a very negative experience with it. Crazy emotions, anxiety fits, mood swings galore. I'm usually cool as a cucumber, so this pill did one dramatic number on me. I feel bad for my boyfriend."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve only been taking Junel Fe 1/20 for 3 weeks, but it’s honestly taken me for a wild ride. This birth control has amplified my anxiety x100. I’ve managed to get 3 panic attacks in one week. I’ve been on two different birth controls before this one and didn’t have any anxiety or depression issues. The only reason I’m giving it a 2 instead of a 1 is because it cleared up my acne. Other than that, all it’s done is make me super emotional and have horrible anxiety."

• Gab...
• August 8, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been taking Junel Fe for several months now, it is very similar to Nortrel. I have no 'weight gain, no emotional or mental problems, no anxiety attacks or feel like I am floating,' lol. These pills are awesome. I even take them so I don't get a period, and I haven't had a period in 6 months. AMAZING! I recommended these to my two sisters already, who are making the switch, and would gladly recommend these to anyone. Junel Fe does the job completely."

• Wan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2019

For Birth Control "Had the worst side effects ever on Junel Fe 1/20, with severe migraines every single day. I was nauseous as well. I had to go to emergency care once because my blood pressure was high. They said it was my birth control and to get off of it immediately. I’m very healthy and have never felt anything that this birth control (BC) made me feel! Worst BC ever! I did not feel like myself, and nothing seemed to help. That’s how bad it was! I was seeing a therapist for about a month because my hormones were so messed up. I was depressed and had severe anxiety."

• Ama...
• May 23, 2018

For Birth Control "This is the worst birth control I have ever taken. I am 27 and was recently switched to Junel Fe 1/20 after my previous brand was discontinued. I feel like I have been taking crazy pills for the past month and a half. The anxiety and depression have been overwhelming, and I can’t remember the last day I didn’t cry. I have had difficulty sleeping and maintaining my relationships with those around me. I have had strange heartbeats and difficulties breathing. It may be effective in preventing pregnancy, but my periods also did not start until I was 3 days into the last week of the pack. I wouldn't recommend this pill to anyone. I can emphasize how much you shouldn’t take this if you have a predisposition to feel anxious unless you want to feel sad and insane all the time."

• Mus...
• December 8, 2015

For Menstrual Disorders "I took this pill for the first time in college because of abnormally heavy and frequent periods. I stayed on it for about 6 months before stopping once my cycle leveled out. During this short time taking the pill, I was very anxious, nervous, and depressed. I started taking the same pill again about a year ago for the same reasons. I have noticed over the last few months that I go through spats of depression, and I am always anxious. I am beginning to wonder if there is a correlation between the pill and anxiety/depression. Other than that, this pill has been great for me; no weight gain, no acne, and my last period was 8 months ago. Decent pill, but planning to talk to my doctor soon to look into other options."

• Sad...
• November 22, 2021

For Birth Control "This was my first experience with birth control and most likely my last. Now thinking back, two weeks after taking Junel Fe, I began my symptoms of irrationality, anxiety, and depression. For the last three months, I have been so confused as to why I have been so anxious and sad even though I have so much to be thankful for. It wasn’t until my husband researched this pill that I was relieved to find out I am not crazy and many others have experienced the same effects. The intrusive nonstop negative thoughts have been persistent for almost three months. I am eagerly awaiting the end of my cycle to see if I will ever go back to normal after this pill."

• Mea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 6, 2021

For Birth Control "Had severe panic attacks, anxiety, and depression. Severe chest pain that resulted in ER visits and consults from cardiologists. Felt like constant AFib for a month, which led to shortness of breath, unable to walk up a flight of stairs. Discontinued meds immediately and felt back to normal in a few weeks."

• Ter...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 13, 2018

For Birth Control "I got dumped because of this birth control. I have developed anxiety, depression, and have mood swings all the time. Everything annoys me so much. I snap out of nowhere. I am so sensitive. I have anxiety and have changed as a person. I am not the same anymore. I am going to my doctor in 2 weeks to switch my birth control or get off of it entirely. I'm over it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2018

For Birth Control "So I started taking Junel Fe after I gave birth. I was on Loestrin 24 for years, and apparently, it's discontinued. I have been having nonstop leg cramps, chest pains, and severe anxiety. My Drs. are basically telling me it's postpartum anxiety, but I don't feel that's it. I feel like this birth control is making me crazy. I'm going to stop it tonight in the hopes that that's what's causing all my problems. I'm so glad I read these reviews, now I know other women are going through the exact same symptoms. My Dr. even put me on anxiety meds, which I haven't taken yet. If it all has been caused by this birth control, I'm going to be extremely upset!"

• Cor...
• February 18, 2016

For Birth Control "Since I started this birth control, I have felt off. It's the only one my insurance covers now. It's fine at its job by preventing pregnancy, but the side effects aren't worth it. I'm a pretty emotional person to begin with, but since starting this, I have never wanted to cry more in my life over the dumbest things. My anxiety has worsened, I get my period two times a month on this. But so far, the worst has been the depression and anxiety. I am stopping it immediately."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 20, 2018

For Birth Control "I wish there could be negative stars for Junel Fe. This birth control made me an entirely different person for the month and a half I took it. I’ve been through a lot in my life and never once did I feel so low emotionally and felt depressed, constant sadness over nothing, anxiety, and stress more than I could ever imagine having. Multiple people said I wasn’t the same person since I got on it, I called my doctor to tell her, and she told me it wasn’t the pill that’d be doing that. After reading reviews and getting off of it, I soon realized it was the pill. Needless to say, I switched doctors and got off of the pill immediately. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS PILL TO ANYONE. It made me absolutely miserable."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 20, 2018

For Birth Control "I wish there could be negative stars for Junel Fe. This birth control made me an entirely different person for the month and a half I took it. I’ve been through a lot in my life and never once did I feel so low emotionally and felt depressed, constant sadness over nothing, anxiety, and stress more than I could ever imagine having. Multiple people said I wasn’t the same person since I got on it, I called my doctor to tell her, and she told me it wasn’t the pill that’d be doing that. After reading reviews and getting off of it, I soon realized it was the pill. Needless to say, I switched doctors and got off of the pill immediately. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS PILL TO ANYONE. It made me absolutely miserable."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 19, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this for 2 and a half months, and it’s made my otherwise well-controlled anxiety flare up like never before. I’ve also developed depression symptoms for the first time ever: constant intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, up and down emotions, and dissociation. I feel like I’m losing my mind. I have to increase my antidepressant now to try and get back to normal. I’m not taking another pill tonight, I’m done. Anyone with any history of mental illness should be very cautious about this drug."