Tarina Fe 1/20 EQ and Mood Swings: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Ano...
• February 3, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on birth control for 3 years now. I switched to Tarina because I was experiencing bad anxiety and mild depression, and my doc recommended this lower dosage pill. Luckily, I didn't experience any significant weight gain. But my anxiety and depression got worse. I have even more terrible mood swings and am so sensitive and emotional. On the bright side, my periods are light and only last 3-4 days, and the cramps are tolerable. However, I noticed that my 'periods' were getting more inconsistent, and I wouldn't start on the same day like I was used to, but I always bled every month until this one. This month, I had absolutely no 'period.' I'm very good at taking the pill (if I'm late, it's only by an hour or 2), and I understand that it's completely normal to not have withdrawal bleeding while on the pill, but this had never happened to me in the 3 years I have been on birth control. I ended up not being pregnant, but this made me go insane. I'm definitely going to change to another brand."

• red...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been on this for about 10 days, and I've noticed I've been super emotional. I can't really take down certain food without puking 15 minutes later. Not sure these pills are for me. Thinking of finishing this first pack and switching."

• Ups...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2017

For Birth Control "I have irregular periods and can go months without them. I'd been suffering from a lengthy period since starting the pills. At first, they stopped it for the first few days of the first week. But then the bleeding only came right back and 10 times worse, and I'm halfway through the month, and I can't take this. I want to just stop taking this. But I don't know what to do. This made me way too emotional. My stomach feels like it's being stabbed. I don't truly ever get cramps, but I want to cry - 3 weeks added onto this means my period is over a month. I honestly just want to cry. I'm in so much pain."

• Mad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2021

For Birth Control "I was on it for 3 months until I began to notice a significant change in my mood, mental health, and well-being. I noticed I was super sensitive, very emotional, loss of appetite, and I felt very cloudy-minded. Though I was emotional, there were other times where I just felt flat. These symptoms really began to bother me, and once I read reviews and realized others were feeling this way, I decided to stop taking Tarina. I am now going to switch back to the patch! I understand everyone's body is different, but just be aware that this pill can make you feel this way. I have never experienced any symptoms like this until I was 3 months into taking the pill. I thought it was just me having the winter blues, but it was much more than that. Be aware of your body!"

• Ivy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2018

For Birth Control "I didn't break out that much, occasional zit, but my skin was mainly clear. Other than that, my mood swings did get a little out of hand. Rarely bled, maybe once every two months, but only for one day. My sex drive was decent, but dryness was an issue."