Tarina Fe 1/20 EQ for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 2)

• 19y...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2019

"I am starting my second week of being on this pill (this is my first time trying any forms of birth control), and it has given me bad acid reflux, nausea to the point where I threw up some blood one morning. I'm mostly taking this pill to clear up my acne, and so far it has gotten worse. I have not experienced any spotting or bleeding. I have experienced some random cramping. It has so many side effects, and I'm not sure if it's worth it :/. My sex drive has increased, but oh lord, I am so sensitive about everything."

• bba...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2019

"I have been taking Tarina Fe 1/20 for 3 months now. I have gained 25 lbs and constantly struggle with depression, bad belly pain, mood changes, feeling very tired or weak, nausea, swollen breasts, breast tenderness, etc. Because of all these things, my doctor has prescribed me Aubra EQ, which I start next month. I will see how that pans out."

• Blo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2019

"I had the implant and bled for 5 months straight with no sign of an end. I became anemic because of it. Went to the doctor, she switched me to the pill. Tarina Fe 1/20 is so good. I haven't broken out, my periods are 3 days, no cramps, I feel less anxious and depressed. Stopped my 5-month period in a week."

• J67...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 11, 2019

"Do not go on this birth control! This birth control, Tarina Fe 1/20, has cost me hundreds of dollars at the OBGYN because of a dry/clumpy bleeding problem after sex. My doctor didn’t know what it was, so I had to spend money on tests and an ultrasound to find out, “everything looks great.” Turns out it was my birth control. SWITCH! I would suggest if you don’t want that all over you and your partner (it’s embarrassing), I would very highly suggest you choose a different pill."

• Jeo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2020

"Before I started Tarina Fe, my weight would fluctuate between 94-96 pounds. When I started my first month, I started eating a lot more, and I got very emotional. Now, on the 3rd week of the 2nd month, I finally hit 100 pounds, my boobs are sore, and I’ve also been extremely sleepy on both packs."

• BPa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 5, 2018

"I was switched to this brand after being on Microgestin FE 1/20 for years because when I moved, they were no longer carrying the brand. I was on it for about 2 months and then started to get extremely itchy and heavy bruising on my legs. I stopped taking everything I had been taking to try and determine the cause of the itching. After it stopped, I went back on the Tarina, and after the 2nd pill, my entire body broke out in hives. Apparently, I am allergic to an inactive ingredient that they have in this brand and not in Microgestin."

• Ash...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 6, 2019

"I've been taking Tarina FE for a few years now. I recently received health insurance for the first time and went to a gynecologist who prescribed Taytulla to me. I immediately began breaking out, my hormones were all out of whack, my sex drive was non-existent. I was aware that it was most likely the change in hormones and it would go away. I gave it a shot for 2 months, and I became so depressed that I was in such a dark place, which is very unlike me. Now I am happily back on Tarina FE where I will stay. This one just works for me. My acne is cleared back up, my hormones are back to normal, my sex drive is back, and I don't want to hurt myself."

• Doo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2020

"I was skeptical of this birth control after reading reviews, but decided to give it a shot anyway. I started taking it toward the tail end of my period, and everything seemed okay, a little nausea but nothing too bad. But then two days after my period ended, I started bleeding again. HEAVY. Almost scary amounts of blood, especially considering my normal period was a bit heavier than usual as well. I was also insanely bloated compared to usual. The thing that’s making me quit is the mood changes. I burst into tears for no reason, which is so unlike me, and I find myself being rude and on a short fuse out of nowhere. This is the first time I’ve taken birth control since I was a teenager, and it’s definitely been a terrible experience. I wouldn’t recommend."

• Sue...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2016

"I've been taking Tarina for 3 weeks. I was not put off by the breast tenderness and the larger cup size and the seemingly constant spotting because my doctor told me that is normal for about 2 months when just beginning a pill. However, I cannot handle the bleak and depressive feelings and moods I have developed. I wasn't perfectly happy before the pill, but I've never in my life experienced such depression for so long, and I do not have a family history of depression or mood disorders. I do not like to even think of sex anymore, I cry at sad songs, and my schoolwork quality has tanked. I'm glad to know I'm not alone and hopeful I'll feel better soon."

• nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2016

"I just started my 3rd week on this pill (it's my first time going on BC), and I can't say I love the pill, but I also don't hate it. The first 3 days I had really bad acid reflux, indigestion, and stomach pains, it went away, so I think my body was just trying to cope with the newly added hormones. My boobs have grown slightly, but not much. I'm definitely more emotional now, but not overly emotional like most people are saying they experienced. The only real negative side effect I've experienced is acne. The day after I started the pill, I woke up with small red bumps all over my face. My entire forehead, chin, and jaw area are so red and bumpy. I'm gonna give this pill another month or two before I decide if I need to change brands."

• Sad...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 20, 2019

"I have been a crazy emotional mess, especially the last 8 or so months. I’ve been on Tarina Fe for almost 2 years, just got switched to a higher hormone pill in hopes it can help with the mood swings. I’ve been sticking it out on this pill because I don’t have insurance, so I couldn’t afford to keep going back to the doctor to find a better fit until now. Never had an issue with the breakthrough bleeding until the last 5 months. Very strange considering I’ve been on it so long. I’m hoping that a different pill can get my hormones regulated and get my moods back on track!"

• Hal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 13, 2019

"DO NOT USE THIS! Day three of using this birth control, my skin broke out into terrible red whiteheads. All over my face, the next morning I woke up to rashes all over my neck. If you want to save your face and sanity, do not ever use this birth control."

• JGa...
• January 21, 2021

"I've been using Tarina Fe for just over 4 months now, and I'm pretty happy with the results! I started taking it because I was having irregular periods, and I was also having some intense period cramps. My cycles have been super regular since starting Tarina, and I have been getting basically zero cramps. I've also noticed my periods are significantly shorter, they only last 2-3 days. I've only had a few side effects since starting this, and they really only lasted the first 2 months. I had some noticeable bleeding the second week of my first pack, and I haven't experienced any spotting since then. I also had some nausea during the first two packs, but I started taking my pill with a snack, which really helped, and by the third pack, I wasn't feeling nauseous anymore. I haven't experienced any weight gain, acne, or mood changes while taking Tarina. Overall, in terms of regulating my cycle, improving cramps, and as a birth control, it's been working great!"

• Ery...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 24, 2018

"I like it better than the pills I had before. I'm not as angry or sad. I have been experiencing constipation, breast swelling, and weight gain. I know the weight gain is purely the pill because I've been exercising and dieting. Oh! And the pills gave me freckles. They're cute."

• mad...
• August 27, 2020

"For me, this Tarina Fe 1/20 is the ABSOLUTE WORST PILL EVER. I just got off of it after 2 whole years, starting when I was 16 years old. Before taking this pill, I was happy and skinny with minor depression and anxiety that I've had my entire life, and as soon as I went on this pill, and every day for the last 2 years, I've had the worst depression EVER. I cry every day, and I have anxiety attacks, everything makes me cry, and I had such bad anxiety I was diagnosed with tachycardia because my AVERAGE HEART RATE WAS 150. I still have acne and cramps, just not as bad. I got hives from heat exposure, bloating, spotting, no sleep, chest pains, muscle spasms, dehydration, vaginal dryness-literally every negative side effect but ENHANCED."

• cra...
• December 11, 2016

"I've been on Tarina for three months now, and it's great as a birth control factor. However, I am very emotional now, not as extreme as others, but I do get upset at little things now, and I take offense at harmless jokes that I would have never gotten upset about before the pill. I also notice that my cramps are strong (5/10) considering I barely had cramps before these pills, and I get bloated often. Overall, it does prevent pregnancy, but crying, cramps, and bloating are the price you have to pay."

• Ale...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 30, 2020

"I am on my second pack in Week 3, and I would describe my experience with Tarina as not bad. When I was on the first pack, I definitely experienced those mood swings that everyone was talking about. I got mad easily and became very emotional. But I noticed once I started my second pack, my mood swings calmed down a bit. I guess it was just my body adjusting to it. I haven't experienced any sudden weight gain. I am currently working out and eating right, so maybe that's a plus. One negative thing I will say, though, is that it has made my acne WORSE even though it says it's supposed to clear it. I have been experiencing maskne (mask acne from wearing COVID masks), but it wasn't as bad as it's been since I started taking Tarina. Overall, it's okay. I will continue using it."

• Lay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 1, 2023

"I went through a pack (3 months) of Tarina and it went really well! At first, I had pretty bad headaches but after that, it was a breeze! And my periods were so light (just enough to tell me the pills work) and I got almost no cramps. Nothing serious like the other reviews mentioned happened. I took the personal decision afterwards to not use birth control (had nothing to do with the medication) but I'm thinking of going back on it and would like to take Tarina again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2017

"I've been on this pill for 6 months, and it's the worst. I get 2 periods a month, super emotional, terrible cramps, and crazy mood swings. It's good at preventing pregnancy, but I definitely would not recommend."

• Uni...
• April 17, 2017

"With these pills, I didn't have any kind of bad effects. The only thing while being on these pills is I was very emotional, crying over every little small thing that my boyfriend did. In addition, the painful pains in the abdominal were like having menstrual cramps. Oh, but the sugar pill week! The worst period experience. I go to university, and I had to leave class because I had explosive diarrhea, and when I say painful, I mean excruciating cramps and blood clots falling out of my vagina every time I went to the bathroom (sorry for getting too personal). Would I try them again? If they were my only option, but I wouldn't take the placebos... never again!"

• bli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2017

"I have been on this for 2.5 months now, and before this, I had the Paragard. I had terrible periods, and I would get terrible cramps anytime I was bloated, and now I don't have any of those side effects, and I am feeling pretty much like myself on this pill. My moods are pretty even, I do get some brown spotting on and off again, and I am hoping with longer use it will subside. I am continuously cycling, and it might just take a while for my body to get used to it. I can become anemic easily, so it's nice having the iron pills on hand with this BC. If it is affecting my mood, it's making me a little more selfish and thinking of myself more, and to put myself first, which is actually helpful for figuring out exactly what I want to do with my life."

• Pri...
• April 10, 2017

"While I'm sure this pill prevents pregnancy, I stopped taking it two days ago because a week into my first pack I started bleeding heavily. Was almost done with the second week, and it has yet to stop. I also developed what seems like a yeast infection, but worse! I can usually treat a yeast infection in a couple of days with garlic clove and plain yogurt, no problem, but I'm still in hell thanks to Tarina Fe."

• You...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2018

"I'm not sure if it's just me at this time, but this has never happened before. I've been on this pill for about two weeks, and I have extreme cramp-like pains during/right after orgasms. It makes sex unenjoyable. And I'm hoping this will go away, and I'll be able to continue this pill because, other than that, I have no other complaints."

• MMa...
• January 27, 2018

"While beginning it, the first two months I was extremely nauseous 24/7, little acne here and there. Jump over to a year and a half, everything leveled out and regulated. The thing is, this pill has turned me into a complete crybaby or an emotionally detached angry rager. When I say there's no in between, there really isn't. It's either a hit or miss. I've gotten so much angrier in the process of taking it. Just made me really emotional, as well as always spotting 2-6 days before I even start my period."

• Ruy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 25, 2018

"Tarina has prevented pregnancies so far, so good. I used to be on Microgestin for the last 4 years, then Planned Parenthood recently switched me to Tarina. I did notice my acne cleared and a few other changes on my body, like gaining a few pounds and having a few headaches. I also take it at night to decrease nausea side effects."