Minastrin 24 Fe and Depression: What Users Say (Page 2)

• aud...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 10, 2015

For Birth Control "This is truly the worst type of birth control. I have been on it for a year and a half, and I have been too blind to notice the severity of the change in my behavior. I am angry, irritated, moody, depressed, and I have absolutely no sex drive. I feel as though I have only a few emotions left in me, those being anger and other negative feelings. I started at the age of 16 and did not necessarily understand the side effects of this pill. I am extremely irritated and angry, and I am constantly in arguments with my boyfriend. I never used to be this way, and it bothers me that I have been too blind to see the effects it has taken on me. I am currently still on this pill, but I am going to talk to my OBGYN to see how quickly I can switch to anything else."

• JDa...
• January 3, 2016

For Birth Control "The first month was awful with it. I was so moody! But the following months it was okay. I've been on it almost a year, and it has become a nightmare. My periods get heavier each month, I have absolutely NO sex drive, and I've never been depressed or had anxiety, but this definitely has made me depressed. My husband and I almost split because of my mood swings. Needless to say, I'm getting off of it. I'll try something else."

• M J...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 19, 2015

"I started taking birth control when I was 15 because my periods were extremely heavy and my cramps were unbearable. Over the 2 years that I've taken it, I can say that my periods have lightened up tremendously, my cramps have lessened, and even my face has cleared up. However, emotionally speaking - I constantly felt irritable, was always hungry, and got sad over nearly everything. It was like being on my period every day, only without the actual period part. I've gained over 40 pounds, which I can't contribute all to the pill of course, but I can say that it has definitely played a part in it. I can't say it will affect everyone as it did me, but I am currently switching to a lower dosage in hopes that I can get back to myself."

• Mag...
• August 3, 2016

For Birth Control "I used to take Lowestrin 24 Fe 8 years ago. I have been taking Minastrin for 3 months now, and Doc switched me to NuvaRing. Pros: No period. No babies. Cons: Severe depression, mood swings, paranoia, 25 lb gain, sleep insomnia. I went to the therapist to figure out what was wrong with me, and I saw a specialist, and they have narrowed it to the birth control. Minastrin may not be right for everyone."

• Dee...
• May 20, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on this for about 3 months. I've suffered from depression and anxiety since high school, but some days it seemed unbearable to the point I've gotten nauseous, and it was never that bad. Period lasts about 4 days, 2 of these days seemed heavy. Even after my period, I experienced cramping still, more on one side than the other. I'm debating whether or not to just stop taking it altogether. I don't feel like myself, and I feel short-tempered a lot of days, and I hate that feeling. I'd rather be on nothing at all and just be happier. Skin is not 100% clear, but off birth control it does seem to be worse."

• mad...
• September 27, 2017

For Birth Control "I started this birth control in January 2016. I am now 18. I have had a steady boyfriend through this time, so I figured this would be the best choice-especially since I can't swallow pills. All I can say is it was not bad for the first 8 months (short periods, weight loss), but somewhere around my 9th month taking it, I started to experience terrible anxiety, depression, loss of my sense of self, and really dark thoughts. My cycle also began to alternate. I would receive a period one month, then the next month, it would be gone (which caused paranoia over pregnancy... not fun). There was not a day my boobs weren't sore, and my cramps and back pain were awful. So seriously, don't take this pill if you have a history of anxiety or depression!"

• na9...
• August 12, 2016

For Birth Control "I've never been on any form of birth control before, and my doctor recommended Minastrin 24 Fe as a starting basis. I was a Sunday starter (which I found helpful, I always never know which day of the week it is), and for the first three days, it was fine. But then, my period lasted for two weeks (TMI part: ultra heavy, and I'm usually a regular tampon kind of person). I got HORRIBLE mood swings, I felt depressed, and just always so angry. I had the worst cramps, and I usually don't get cramps during my periods. I don't recommend this brand, but that's my personal experience, and I've read other similar comments."

• lea...
• May 26, 2014

For Birth Control "I was on Loestrin for 3 years with no problems, but now I have acne, which I haven't had for 10 years. And missing periods, and bad PMS, and depression. And my sex drive has dropped."

• Dis...
• July 17, 2016

For Birth Control "If you decide to take this drug, don't! Unless you want a period longer than a week, migraines, and uncontrollable mood swings. Lots of crying! Did I mention depression? Generess is a better option."