Minastrin 24 Fe and Mood Swings: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Lnw...
• March 24, 2016

For Birth Control "When I first started taking this pill, it worked great! The first few months, my period was lighter, only 2-3 days of non-heavy bleeding. I also lost 25 lbs. Then, around the 4th month, I started getting breakthrough bleeding that lasted for days and heavier periods. After reading these other comments, now I know what has been causing the mood swings. The only positive is the weight loss."

• lpr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2016

For Birth Control "So, I had been experiencing irregular and painful periods due to low body fat and my lifestyle (I am an avid runner). My doctor said I was suffering from amenorrhea. So, he placed me on Minastrin. Literally, within a week and 5 days of taking the medicine, I broke out in severe hives on my legs and arms, which were red and itchy. I called my doctor and told him, and he suggested that I take Benadryl for the allergic reaction. The Benadryl did not help. I also was experiencing mood changes, where I would either be down in the dumps or angry at the world. I was then instructed to stop taking it and begin a new one. One day after not taking the medicine, I started bleeding heavily and having severe cramps. 1st time I ever had BC."

• chy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 10, 2015

For Birth Control "I have read almost all the reviews, and I have the same horrible side effects. I thought I was losing my mind! CONS: No sex drive - I mean sub-zero. Painful intercourse, mood swings, anxiety, depression, tension headaches that make me want to cry, nausea out of nowhere, feeling like I can't catch my breath, boobs hurt almost to the touch of air. Pros: My period is nonexistent, very low cramping, no pregnancy. I hate it, I went to a new gyno, and she is taking me off, we are trying something else."

• Bsj...
• January 20, 2016

For Birth Control "DO NOT TAKE!!! I was only on this pill (the only birth control I've ever taken), and it was awful... a period every two weeks, awful cramps and mood swings, weight gain, and to top it all off, A BLOOD CLOT IN MY LUNG! I don't smoke and am not over 35 (supposedly the only things that would trigger a serious reaction), so this is all the pill. I've been off of it for months and am still having issues. I have to be on a blood thinner indefinitely and live with the constant fear of a clot reaching my heart. Please DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL."

• Fir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 7, 2015

For Birth Control "I'm nearing the end of the second month on this pill. First of all, this pill does its job, which is the only reason it got a 3. I am terribly emotional, and I feel sick 3/4 weeks of the month. The only time I don't feel at least a little off is when I take the brown pills to have my period. I've also experienced horrible leg pains and aches. I've been throwing up for the past 2 days, and ever since starting, I've gotten horrible acne. I'm going to try one more month, and if no change, I'm talking to my doc about switching BC!!"

• Anonymous
• October 26, 2015

For Birth Control "Before the pill, I had very, very heavy periods. This is my 1st month on this pill, and to say it changed my period drastically is an understatement. While I do appreciate that a lot, I have NEVER suffered from so many leg cramps in my life. It's literally 2 legs cramping up in the middle of the night on a nightly basis. It's so painful. People keep telling me that I need to eat more bananas, but this is the only thing that's been different this past month. They started about a week into my first pack and have been ever since. And I agree about the mood swings, it's really affecting my anxiety, and my mood swings are all over the place. Add my insurance not covering this pill on top of all that... I definitely won't be getting back on this thing."

• SCo...
• December 28, 2016

For Birth Control "Before this, I was on the Lo Lo Estrin (which I'm back on). This pill was way too strong for me, it would cause me to miss a period every other month. Also, the side effects were so BAD. I was super emotional the entire month I would be taking it. I also had so much anxiety, and I would even wake up anxious frequently. That never happened so often before. The bleeding was irregular. I also was bloated all the time. I definitely wouldn't recommend this pill."

• Che...
• October 15, 2015

For Birth Control "On a sample from the doctor. Day one: took the pill at 1 pm. Nausea within 4-5 hours. Weird temple headaches off and on. Day 2: irritable mood upon waking up. Experienced unusual muscle weakness at the gym at 5:30 pm - came home, ate. Slightly nauseous. Day 3: irritable and nauseous with temple headaches. Day 4: woke up. Not as irritable but had sharp pains in my eyes while wearing contacts. After taking the pill at 1 pm, became very sick around 6 pm. Bloated stomach pain but able to the eye and very nauseous. Weird pain in my jaw followed by extreme nausea. When I vomited slightly, I forced myself to vomit more when the nausea became too uncomfortable. Nauseous half the night until I finally fell asleep."

• liz...
• December 19, 2016

For Birth Control "I've taken this pill for around 4 years now, and for the most part, it has been great for me. I gained almost no weight (maybe just water weight because I do get kind of bloated), my skin has been great, and my periods are around 3 days. The only downside to it is the mood swings, which were way worse the first year or two I started the pill."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2014

For Birth Control "I recently started taking this birth control, and after looking at the reviews, I was very skeptical, but I sure have learned that every body is different and will have a different acceptance to anything new. I have no complaints with this so far. I wanted to write a review, even though I have not been on it too long, as sometimes one gets concerned about how it will make you feel in the beginning. Well, I have not felt mood swings, cramping, or overly emotional at all. I have also not experienced any weight gain so far. I started taking this on the first day of my menstrual cycle to increase its effectiveness."

• cgd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 8, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been taking Minastrin for 4 months now, and it is having total opposite effects on me than what my doctor said it would. It's supposed to shorten periods, but it actually made mine longer! And it's supposed to help reduce cramping, but it actually worsened my cramps. I also have more mood swings and nausea. I guess I just turned out to be that small percent of the statistic that it doesn't work for."

• Rac...
• August 16, 2016

For Birth Control "I've never had weight gain like this in my entire life, 10-12 pounds in just a month. On top of that, I didn't get my period at all, which would be a plus for some people, but it just freaked me out and I ended up taking a bunch of tests because I've never been able to skip my period before. Crazy mood swings, lots of crying, don't recommend at all."

• 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."

• Kia...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 21, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on Minastrin for 7 months now. I was prescribed this specific OCP because I have PCOS. This medication has helped decrease my cramps, acne, and mood swings. I would recommend this birth control to anyone. I work in an OBGYN clinic, so I get samples. Not sure how much it would cost if I had to get the prescription filled."

• Bri...
• February 26, 2017

For Birth Control "I started this pill a couple of months before turning 18, just turned 20, so about 2 years or so. I did notice the weight gain, but I quit smoking at the same time, so I don't really know what caused it. My periods don't exist anymore. My doctor told me I can skip my placebos and never bleed. I still spot at random times of the year, usually twice a year, and it's very light to where I don't have to wear anything. I have noticed my mood swings getting pretty bad at certain times, but overall the pill works great for me! I haven't had any issues yet."

• Abc...
• November 15, 2015

For Birth Control "Worst medication ever! First time taking it I had PVCs, and then the second time I had a rapid heart rate, headaches, mood swings, and couldn't catch my breath. Normal things were hard to do. NP cardiologist said it is an adverse reaction that she's seen with this name brand. Stopped it and going to a non-hormonal IUD."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 25, 2021

For Birth Control "My experience with Minastrin 24 Fe pill was horrible. I could barely sleep due to very bad headaches, it made me more anxious, and I had several panic attacks. My boyfriend said that I was like two different people because the mood swings were really bad, and I could go from depressed and sad to really happy and then angry for no reason. I tried it only 2 months."

• not...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2015

For Birth Control "I was on a different pill before Minastrin that worked well, but it was discontinued, so my doctor switched me to Minastrin. I was on Minastrin for about six months and just recently stopped. I was having spotting and cramping every month. I had bad mood swings each period. Periods were very heavy and irregular. I gained 10 lbs even though I work out 5 days/week and watch my diet. It worked as far as birth control, but the side effects were too much for me. Everyone's body is different, and this pill did not agree with me."

• 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."

• Ano...
• September 23, 2015

For Birth Control "I'm on my second month of Minastrin 24 Fe, and I have to say that I really haven't had any real problems on this birth control. I had accidentally forgotten to take my birth control for a day about two days ago, so yesterday I took 2 when I remembered I didn't take it (followed instructions) and started spotting soon after. The next day I woke up to my 'period,' which wasn't expected until October, which is in about a week and a half. I'm now on my 'period' for the second day. I also know that you aren't supposed to smoke cigarettes on this birth control. Also, I have multiple mood swings a day due to Minastrin 24 Fe, but I pull myself together. Nothing too bad that a person can't handle."

• Rui...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2015

For Birth Control "I'm 17, and it was my first time on birth control ever. It was awful! It made me have mood swings, and I was always angry at the world. It made me suicidal. I took my anger out however I could, and it ended up being on my boyfriend. We used to never fight, and then we started to fight daily. I never had problems with my friends, but I lost them all because of the monster I turned into. My boyfriend was fed up with how I treated him, and it ruined our relationship. It took me until now to realize it was this awful birth control. I should have switched the moment I read all the awful reviews. I matched every single one of them and didn't notice until I lost everything. Stay away from Minastrin."

• Min...
• September 28, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm 18 years old, and of course, birth control is always a plus for anyone who is sexually active, especially teenagers. I always use condoms no matter what, so I'm usually protected. I was put on this pill in March of 2016, and I was a Sunday starter. Usually, when I get my period, I get heavy bleeding, severe cramps, nausea, I throw up, dizziness, back pains, every symptom in the book, I get it at the worst level. So I tried this pill, it's stopped the puking and nausea. I still get very tired, but the cramps aren't as bad as they were. BUT my mood swings are horrible all the time, and I find myself bleeding heavily at random times of the month all the time... wouldn't recommend."

• Anonymous
• November 4, 2016

For Birth Control "Stay away from this pill! I have been taking this pill for about six months now. I experienced several side effects, including breakthrough bleeding, migraines, bloating, weight gain (5-7 pounds), and horrible mood swings. My boyfriend probably thought I was a psycho because I would always get pissed off at the most random things. I give him all the credit for putting up with it. I am finally switching to a new pill!"

• rac...
• July 19, 2015

For Birth Control "Ever since I've been getting my period, I've had dire cramps to the point where I'd have to miss school for 2 days each month and take sleepy medicine to knock me out. Minastrin absolutely relieved my cramps. I will occasionally feel discomfort, but not bad enough where I have to take painkillers. At first, when I got it, I barely got my period, but now I've had it for close to 3 weeks. I'm not sure if this has to do with the birth control, but probably. If I wasn't continuously on my period, then I would rate it an 8 because sometimes it gives me mood swings as well."

• 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."