Larin Fe 1/20 User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• aano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 18, 2019

For Birth Control "I started this pill in May of 2018 and I’m currently still on it. The good: I had no weight gain, I never experienced any pain, my period went from 7 days to 4 days, and I had unprotected sex and haven’t gotten pregnant *knock on wood*. The bad: I feel like I’ve become extremely depressed, anxious and impulsive since the end of June to now. So much changed within me that I feel it really affected me and the people around me. I have mild mood swings now, any teenage girl has these but it feels a little more extreme. I’m considering getting off of it just because I don’t feel like myself and I’ve become impulsive and I want to say a little bit bipolar. I never had these mental issues before I started taking it. I recommend this product, everyone has different side effects but be cautious if you feel like you mental health has become worse then maybe get off of it."

• Anon
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 1, 2020

For Birth Control "Took this Larin Fe 1/20 birth control for a year. I always struggled with anxiety and depression so at first I didn’t realize the side effects . As months passed I started experiencing extreme rage and crying spats. I hated myself and fell into a deep depression hole and didn’t go out for months. I spoke up to my best friends about it and one of them was on the same brand and said she experienced the same exact issues, she just thought she was going through a phase. We are both off it now and immediately went back to our normal selves. Highly recommend trying a different brand. We are both on the xulane patch now and at first its a little rough but now that my body has adjusted to it I can live normally. If you naturally have mental health problems I encourage you to try a different form of birth control, Larin Fe probably isn't for you either."

• Mg456
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 17, 2022

For Birth Control "I've always had normal periods, first few days would tend to be heavier and I wanted to prevent pregnancy and have low maintenance with my cycles. I do suffer from depression/anxiety and do take adderal for ADHD along with IBS. Larin Fe has been wonderful, I no longer get periods which is great and preferred- you want to make sure you take your medication on time every day or you'll spot - if I missed a day I would get a period for a few days. I have no weight gain, no loss of appetite, no noticeable changes to my mental or physical health. Larin has allowed me to stay on track with my medication and not detract its effects. I am sorry for the woman or families that have had bad experiences. I personally want to share it isn't a one size fits all and to ease the scare of those who need to switch due to costs/insurance. I've been dealing with mental health/physical health issues before Larin and I can say it has not effected me negatively and I will continue to stay on it."

• Joelle
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 3, 2022

For Birth Control "“I was put on this birth control to help stop bleeding and to help regulate my periods and I’m on my third month. I never had cramps this bad and my period is really heavy and it looks like it’s not going to stop anytime soon. I had this same birth control 2 years ago when I was 16 (18 now) and I had this same problem WORST PILL EVER"

• broom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 12, 2019

For Birth Control "Larin Fe 1/20 was my first experience with birth control and it is so so so bad. I started this because I had a pregnancy scare and my doctor said it would help with my periods. My periods are not only more painful but I've been getting 2-3 periods a month for the past 3 months I've been on it! I get a stomach ache every time I eat no matter what I eat Im always nauseated. Random cramping. I also am always constipated don't have a bm for as long as a week sometimes! And I am so depressed and I cry over every thing, I also go from mildly annoyed to feeling rage at the drop of the hat which is not fair to my loved ones. My weight keeps fluctuating even though I'm on a very calorie restrictive diet. Its all bad - don't do it."

• Sarbear
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 18, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been on this Larin Fe 1/20 birth control for a full year. The first 6 months were a roller coaster. I had random bleeding, mood swings, and I was depressed. I did not feel like myself. My OBGYN did tell me that for the first 6 months your body will need to adjust, so I was prepared. I kept asking myself when is this gonna end??? I actually got on a great routine with it (after the 6 months) and all of the above stopped. I did notice when I didn't take it at the same time for days in a row, I had random bleeding. The only thing is that my sex drive has plummeted and this is so awful. I have come to the point where I don't even want to do it anymore, and I have never been like that. I think after my last refill (this month) I am going off of it. But, in the end, it did do what it needed to. Be safe and do what is best for you. <3"

• Nattv
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2019

For Birth Control "So I am on my 3rd week of taking this birth control Larin Fe 1/20!!! Mind you I haven't taken birth control in 3 years since I had my daughter and Oh My! I have never had cramps ever until I started taking this pill and they are the most worst and extreme pain I have ever felt!!! I also, for some reason, started my period on the 3rd row of taking this birth control!! So after having all this pain and weird period starts I think I should call my gyno to get me off of this!!"

• Molly
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 2, 2019

For Birth Control "This was my first ever birth control I started at age 18. It was the best birth control ever; no acne, no weight gain, no decreased sex drive, average periods, always on the same exact day/time and ending on the same time. Only negatives were I felt anxious/sad sometimes. I am now 20 and switched to a different birth control which completely messed me up in all of those aspects. I am literally jumping with joy to be switching back to Larin."

• hmano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 21, 2020

For Birth Control "I have taken this birth control for a few months now and I haven’t seen much change in my period, but I am becoming extremely depressed. I have had mental health problems in the past, but they have magnified so much with this pill. I worry about my week off from taking the pill because that’s when I feel depressed and I have suicidal thoughts. It is good at preventing pregnancy, but not good for your mental health. I do not suggest this pill."

• Riya
• March 6, 2019

For Birth Control "My Doctor recommended this pill to me and it has been horrible. I feel sad and depressed all the time!! I just feel like crying all day for no reason at all!! I have also experienced stomach pains and acid reflux for 15 hrs!! It has killed my appetite. I don’t feel like eating anything all day and by chance if I have something filling then my stomach pains (maybe thats acidity). I had never had these problems before!! It’s my second month and I can’t wait to get off these pills!!"

• MrsCh...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 4, 2016

For Birth Control "I started these pills 7 months ago, the first 3 months were awful, l got strong migranes and a lot of nausea. When I started the 4th pack I tried eating a small meal before taking the pill and noticed the effects were a lot less then they were when I took the pill with an empty stomach. Now I get no side effects and my periods are very regular. And no they don't make you gain weight as long as you're eating healthy and balanced meals "

• Kim
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2020

For Birth Control "This is my 12th day taking Larin Fe 1/20 and my period has started the same day I started this medication. I for the last 3 days I have been feeling nauseous and light headed. I am still heavily bleeding. My doctor game me the medicine for nausea and vomiting. There is no way I can continue this medicine. But she said no matter what, don't stop taking it at least a month. I feel like they are testing this medication me. It is not worth it."

• Xenon
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2019

For Birth Control "This brand of birth control was my first ever brand prescribed to me, and I haven't switched it and don't plan to. It works perfectly for me as birth control, and I have not had any side effects that other people have reported having. But everyone reacts differently."

• Week...
• December 17, 2021

For Birth Control "This is my first time EVER on birth control. I started using them because obviously I was sexually active but I had took 5 plan b’s within 3 months! I know it’s bad, so I started taking birth control for that reason and also because I don’t want a baby anytime soon. I have been on it for exactly 2 weeks and 1 day. The side effects I’ve had is mainly my breast! They have grown! They hurt, some days it’s not that bad but other days I can’t even touch them! My nipples have been sensitive as well. Another side effect is headaches! I go to sleep with one and wake up with one but not all the time, when I do they are very painful! I’ve noticed that I’m very tired, I want to sleep like all the time. But overall nothing to harsh. I thought my body would take it bad but it’s doing pretty good! Everyone is different so try it for yourself! Also my sex drive increased"

• Sara
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 2, 2018

For Birth Control "I had severe acne and I had irregular periods ( three to four months without periods) before I got this birth control. Now on it I felt good and even motivated me to work out, my cramps were less and my heavy period were now light. I get my period every month since I've been taking them . I did gain a little weight but I don't mind at all overall I'm so happy and my face has improved !"

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 6, 2017

For Birth Control "I am 28 years old and a wife and mommy of two. The only reason I was put on birth control was due to painful periods and possibly having endometriosis. And the thought of only a 2-3 day period and no pain for periods sounded nice but I was on this birth control for 4 months till I had a scare and had to switch to another one. It made me bleed a lot and have blood clots. I felt nausea. And I was told it was normal so I kept taking it until the scare happened when I started having really sharp chest pain that sent me to the hospital, it seemed like I was having a heart attack! It also made me very emotional and depressed. I would not recommend this pill."

• Miano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2019

For Birth Control "This Larin Fe 1/20 is amazing. I went on it because I have extremely bad cystic acne. I’ve only been taking it for 2 weeks and I notice a difference already. The only side effect I have is probably just mood swings. I was on Enskyce before this for about a year and it was the worst."

• jul
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2019

For Birth Control "I started this pill Larin Fe 1/20 almost make two weeks ago. This is my first time ever using birth control. During the first week I noticed my breasts starting to hurt pretty bad, even noticed them to grow. My last period before I started the pill was 13 days ago and I just got my period again yesterday. Ican’t tell if it’s spotting or a real period, but so far besides the spotting this pill hasn’t been too bad. I don’t notice any mental health changes"

• AMA
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2021

For Birth Control "I was put on this birth control to help stop bleeding and to help regulate my periods. I just finished the first pack but for the ENTIRE MONTH my breasts have swelled and are EXTREMELY painful to the point I’m in tears. I was already diagnosed with depression and anxiety and my mood swings became even worse. And I’ve been cramping and bleeding for 2 weeks straight now and Tylenol or ibuprofen won’t help at all. I don’t recommend this birth control! There has not been ONE day on this pill that I felt ok"

• Anonymous
• May 2, 2021

For Birth Control "I started this pill when I was 13, (17 now) and trust me it was a rollercoaster but I was also super young with raging hormones when I started it which could have been a lot of why this pill was difficult for me. I started this to help my acne which it did help clear up significantly. I developed depression and anxiety that I was medicated for, but it was tolerable. I noticed I was a lot more moodier and snappy when just starting the pill. I also gained weight which wasn’t really a problem for me because I had an eating disorder at the time of starting it. This pill regulated my periods a lot and only brought them down to 4-5 days and I had absolutely no cramps or breast tenderness. I just recently switched over to a new birth control because this one stopped working for me. I’ve had a huge increase of acne that I have never seen before, not even when I hit puberty. I also bleed in between my periods which I have never had a problem with. I also have mild cramps."

• marni...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2023

For Birth Control "Decided to go back on birth control to help with my PCOS symptoms that were coming back hard from going birth control free for 5 months and so far it's been so-so. Originally I was taking Junel, and it worked wonders for me. But I got prescribed this instead. I did some research and read a lot of reviews on this page and was nervous I'd have a bad reaction, but I tried to be hopeful. The 4th month in and I've gained 20 pounds. Before I started taking Larin back in Nov I was 170. I'm at 192 now. It had helped with my acne to a degree and have had mild periods but my libido is extremely low, I feel intense cravings for sweets along with the weight gain which I struggle with enough as is. :( I can honestly say I don't recommend. It helps and it doesn't help. Just depends on you. I know everyone is different but listen to these reviews and at the very least consider your options. I tried giving this a few months and it wasn't worth it."

• Meg
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2021

For Birth Control "On this or PCOS. I thought I was going crazy till I read y’all’s comments here. This BC SUCKS. So I already have anxiety/depression but I’ve been a basket case lately. I was nauseous for 2 weeks and could barely eat. I’ve been gaining weight when I’m really not even eating and my boobs are PAINFUL and swollen/growing. I’m one pill away from the end of my first pack and based on all these comments and my terrible side effects I’m done. I never had this with my previous bc. Wish I could give a negative rating."

• Lisette
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2020

For Birth Control "I am 31 years old and started the pill for the first time in my adult life. Well I’m on month 5 and it has been a roller coaster and all I can think is when does it end, when do I feel normal again? Month 1, I bled for 4 weeks straight. Month 2, I had horrible nausea and when I did eat I had the worst heart burn. Month 3, I had the most vivid detailed dreams. Month 4 I felt like things were getting a bit better but now I’m almost thru month 5 and I just cry all the time. I know my body pretty well and what triggers my stomach inflammation but here I am bloated all the time. I have no energy or desire to do anything. My sex drive has plummeted completely. The only thing this pill has done is shorten my period from 7 to 4 days but those 4 days are awful and heavy. I plan to finish the 6 month pack and look for an alternative because it is not for me."

• heygirl
• March 18, 2018

For Birth Control "I had no major issues with Larin. This was my first ever birth control. Given the limited reviews when I started this about 7 months ago, I was freaking out. Let me start with the bad. The first 3 days of taking the first pack, I had the most severe headaches, maybe migraines, of my life. I never get headaches and like clockwork around 3pm the headaches would come. Took the pill at 9am ritually. Crazy enough after the first three days, it went away. As for my periods, they are so sporadic - and generally come in between the start of my third pill back to my fourth. SO annoying. Since I’ve started this, it has never regulated. One month I didn’t get my period at all. My cramps have are also a bad. I like to prepare myself and again depends on the month. No breast tenderness and swelling is minimal; no noticeable weight gain, although I did go up a cup size; no acne, etc."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2018

For Birth Control "PLEASE READ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Absolutely horrible. This pill gave me extreme mental issues. I started my first pack of pills in November 2017, I’m now on the end of my second pack in February 2018. My first months of pills was fine.From November to February I was recently put on Prozac because I had depression. I have mild anxiety, but this pill made it beyond worse. I have had days where I panic about absolutely nothing. Please listen to the reviews."