Taytulla and Depression: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Han...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2017

For Birth Control "I started taking Taytulla 2 weeks ago to help prevent more ovarian cysts from popping up. There is not one thing I've liked about this pill. I get terrible headaches and nausea almost constantly, I've broken out in acne all over my face. I have been suffering with terrible depression, anxiety, lack of interest in anything, and fatigue. I forgot to take it one night, and the next morning I woke up with super heavy bleeding. I know the body will react when starting any new medicine, but this is miserable. Would not recommend, ladies!"

• Boo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 20, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve had my fair share of experiences with birth control, from the migraines every day to bleeding for weeks at a time to anxiety to depression. Taytulla was my last try at it, and I must say I’m pleasantly surprised. I was on a generic of the same dosage and had a list of issues, none of which I have now with this birth control! On Taytulla, I have no anxiety, no migraines, no depression. I had mild spotting getting used to it, but now everything is fine, my horrible periods are now only about 4 days. I will say that cramping is still really bad, but way lighter! I love this birth control-life saver!"

• Ell...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2018

For Birth Control "This pill was nightmarish. My doctor recommended it to me, and it made me a crazy person. Panic attacks daily, self-harm, depression, dark thoughts. I’ve never been like that, and I haven’t been like that since I got off. It seems like other people had similar experiences. Onto the next pill, I suppose."

• Ano...
• August 23, 2018

For Birth Control "I had been taking Taytulla for almost 2 years. Since previous birth control had given me lots of stomach problems, Taytulla seemed to lessen them, although they were still there. I take Taytulla consistently so I do not get a period, this was recommended by my doctor and is completely safe. However, within the past 6 months, my sex drive has not only been low, but I have experienced extreme pain with sex. Come to find out, the pill was not fully stopping my periods correctly and actually caused me to grow a few cysts that have had complications. Ever since discovering this and really looking into the past few months, I have realized the pill has done nothing but make my life miserable. I have lost hair, had 13-day long breakthrough bleeding, and my depression and anxiety have been the worst it has ever been. Each pill has different effects for everyone, but this was my experience, and after the recent recall of this product, I do not feel it has worked properly."

• AL1...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2017

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this birth control for a month this week, and I thought I liked it up until these last few days. I’ve noticed a lot of mood swings, increased anxiety, and this little part of me wants to say depression, but I’m not sure if my increased anxiety is making it worse for me. Enough for me to bring it up to my primary care doctor. For the past few days, I’ve been having anxiety about having depression, as if I’m scared to become depressed, and I don’t like it AT ALL. I originally started this birth control because I’ve had irregular periods since I had my baby a year and a half ago, but unfortunately it’s a huge no for me."

• Gab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2019

For Birth Control "I got one Depo shot, and it made me bleed for over a year. Also made my periods 20 days long when I finally started having them again, and they were just all out of whack. My doctor prescribed me this to see if it helped, and it helped so much. But honestly, it’s not even worth it for how it makes you feel. My depression is awful, and I honestly just don’t even feel like myself anymore. My fiancé even tells me I “changed.” I’m gonna stop taking it. I can’t take feeling like this anymore."

• Tot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2020

For Birth Control "I hated my experience with Taytulla. Two weeks into starting the pills, I was hit with severe depression and anxiety. I gained about 15 lbs, and my face exploded with acne. I have previously never struggled with any of this on other forms of birth control and was shocked when it happened. I have since dropped the medication and feel like my old self again. Be cautious when taking this. It works, but the side effects made it not worth it."

• Blo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2017

For Birth Control "This medication changed me inside and out. I experienced nausea, bleeding, acne, anxiety, depression, irritability, loss of focus, and felt like I was losing it. The chemical hormonal imbalance changed my demeanor completely. I began to have panic attacks and called my doctor. I had a consult, and the prescription was changed right away. I would not recommend this drug to anyone due to the side effects that I personally experienced, as I would not want another to endure the same. One month was enough, I began to mellow out but decided against staying on it due to the severity of the side effects. It took another two weeks to feel normal again."

• Syd...
• November 3, 2017

For Birth Control "I got put on Taytulla because my body is sensitive to hormones. I’ve always had problems being on birth control with bad mood swings and depression. My doctor recommended this to me because it’s a low dose. I’m on my 3rd pack right now. The first month I broke out on my face really bad, but it cleared up on the second pack! It completely stopped my period, I have no PMS symptoms at all! I take my pill every day at the same time. I took a test just to make sure I’m not pregnant! I did gain a few pounds, nothing too major. Other than that, I love this birth control!"

• Dan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 21, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on Lo Loestrin and became dangerously depressed, angry, and began having horrible anxiety. My doc took me off and put me on Taytulla, which has been the best pill I've been on. My periods are super light, my skin is clear even right before my period, and no weight gain. MOSTLY, I don't feel the rage I was feeling on Lo Lo."

• KSa...
• July 26, 2019

For Birth Control "When I started taking this medication, my period got crazy heavy to the point I almost passed out. I bled through a tampon and thick panties! That period only lasted three days, but then I started another period a week later. I knew this was normal when you start birth control, so I wasn't too worried. I got a period every other week for three months, and it had started affecting my mood during the periods (this wouldn't be bad if it weren't literally every other week). The depression is finally what got to me, and I have switched pills. We shall see what happens next."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2019

For Birth Control "I didn’t experience one good thing with this medicine. I have never had a problem with acne until I started this pill. It was uncontrollable. I gained 11 pounds in 3 months, even with being extra cautious with what I was eating. I slowly started slipping into depression and having really bad anxiety attacks. I was extremely nauseated at the beginning. My heart rate was always extremely fast. I cried ALL the time. There is not a single good thing about this pill!"

• zan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2019

For Birth Control "This is the first birth control I’ve been on, and it is HORRIBLE. Would never recommend to anyone for any reason. My anxiety is at an all-time high, and my migraines are worse. I’ve also become more depressed by the day. Awful, awful mood swings. Totally not worth it. Don’t try it!!"

• Man...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2019

For Birth Control "I made it one month on this. I had been on a different birth control, but my OBGYN switched me to this one. I am normally a very unemotional person, but this made me anxious constantly and depressed all in one. My blood pressure also skyrocketed, and I normally have very low BP. I kept trying to mind over matter, but I couldn't do it anymore. It was worse than being on nothing, and that's REALLY saying something."

• ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 13, 2019

For Birth Control "OK. I’ve been on this pill - Taytulla for five days, and I’m currently in the middle of my cycle. I can’t take it anymore. I’ve been on so many birth control pills before that I've lost count. One pill that I took in the past caused me to have depression, but it developed over several months, and I had no history of any kind of depression or anxiety before birth control. Since I started Taytulla, I’ve lost two nights' worth of sleep because of how anxious I am. My cramps aren’t bad, so I was really hopeful that this birth control would actually work for me. But it’s not worth it. I'm so anxious and depressed. It is bad. Save yourself. Don’t get on it. I’m going to stop in the middle of my cycle, and I don’t care how long I bleed for."

• Ske...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 20, 2018

For Birth Control "I was just switched to this pill to try to stop my period. I have only been on it for less than two weeks, and I'm experiencing severe abdominal cramping, mood swings, and depression. I will be stopping this medicine immediately and returning to my previous birth control pills, which I had no problems at all with. I do not recommend this to anyone trying to lessen cramps or period length, it's not worth it."

• NAa...
• May 20, 2018

For Birth Control "If you have any preexisting signs of depression/anxiety, I would not recommend taking Taytulla, or even giving it a chance. It helped my painful period symptoms, when I do get my period, it is very light for only about 2 or 3 days. After taking it for a few months, I noticed I was severely depressed, my relationship was going bad, and I felt like a monster, not myself. Only after speaking to a family member who has had problems with birth control, also did I realize it was from this medication. I have decided to stop taking it immediately. I do not feel in control of my emotions or myself. I’ve become irritable, mean, and my outlook on life has become very low to the point. None of these symptoms and feelings were apparent until I had started taking this medication. I do not recommend, the awful side effects can in no way make up for the short light periods."

• Soc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2018

For Birth Control "I was on a different birth control for 2 years but decided to stop because I wanted to stop my period. I have been on Taytulla for only a week and have never in my life experienced this kind of depression. My anxiety is also through the roof, and I’ve been very nauseous. I have no energy to do anything and fell behind on my work drastically. Wanted to wait this out, but it’s ruining relationships around me and overall not worth it. This has affected me mentally so horribly I’m taking immediate action to get off of it. I would not recommend."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 12, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been on Taytulla for more than 6 months, and it has been the worst experience of my life. I've had constant migraines, no sex drive, my anxiety and depression have been through the roof, my period is nonexistent, which I don't think is normal or healthy. I've been so nauseous and so moody, it's crazy. I do not recommend this pill to anyone. Stay as far away from it as possible. I am hoping to look for another pill or maybe an IUD."

• Kry...
• September 11, 2018

For Birth Control "In the last 3 months, while taking this pill, I have gained weight (my mom keeps asking me why I look pregnant...I'm also 21 years old), my acne came back after years of clear skin, my depression and anxiety exploded out of nowhere (my therapist hasn't seen me in months because I was doing so well), I am overly emotional and cry for hours over nothing (and my doctor wanted me to go on this pill to reduce this, whoops), and the comments on this page make so much sense to why this is happening to me. It sounds like half of the people on this pill do really well or REALLY badly. When I told my doctor about my mood swings, she told me to try another pill, which gave me an allergic reaction and, even after the steroid shot, I'm still in a constant wave of slight discomfort. It might be from this pill, not too sure. I am getting off this pill at the end of my cycle, and I'll either try something new or not go on at all because I am sick of this constant battle with myself."

• Eri...
• November 16, 2018

For Birth Control "Reading so many BC reviews, I was terrified of starting it. From the mood swings, gaining weight, horrible cramps. I'm already a temperamental person, so I did not need something to elevate that. So far, I have been on Taytulla for 1 month, and the first 2 weeks were great. No nausea, no headaches, NOTHING. Week 3, I had NO desire to have sex. Taytulla was certainly doing its job! I don't know if it was the stress of work/school, or I no longer wanted to be with that person, or if I didn't find them attractive anymore, or if it was just the pill overall. I did not experience any anxiousness or depression. Everything is back to normal right now. In regard to cost, apparently my insurance didn't cover it, BUT my doctor did give me a sample, and with that sample came a little savings card, registered online and got 3 months for $25. I had an activation code, but you can go to their website, and it gives you the same information to sign up. So far, I'm a happy camper with this pill."

• Ann...
• September 8, 2017

For Birth Control "I switched over to Taytulla from Apri because it promoted having lighter periods, but this pill has caused more problems in my life than I could have expected. In just the first month, I suffered anxiety, mood swings, depression, nausea, cramps, and a huge cyst on the side of my head. We've been cautious in bed so I don't think I'm pregnant, but I haven't gotten my period yet, which has caused my anxiety to skyrocket even more. Being on this pill has made me feel less of myself than any other medication. I'll be switching back to Apri next month as I'd rather have heavier periods than all of the above! That said, this is my experience with Taytulla; other women might have a different, more positive one."

• Nov...
• November 6, 2020

For Birth Control "45 yrs old, Dr. recommended Taytulla to lessen heavy periods. I’m a runner, and it is extremely important that I continue being active, yet my heavy cycle was a HUGE problem! I’m finishing my 3rd month on Taytulla and decided today I’m done with it!!! Side effects: Gained 10 pounds, absolute exhaustion, lost interest in being active, and became slightly depressed. Also lost ALL libido!!"

• Tyt...
• June 1, 2020

For Birth Control "Worst pill ever. Taken it for the past 5 months - causes weight gain and depression, but the worst thing is that I am bleeding CONSTANTLY. I will literally bleed 22 days of the month and spot for another 6. I'm about ready to tear my uterus out."

• Tay...
• April 29, 2017

For Birth Control "I was given a script for Taytulla to help with my PCOS. I've gone through one packet. This will be my only packet of it. It has caused mood swings. It has amplified my anxiety. It has made me depressed. It's caused horrible fatigue. When I got my period, my cramps have been worse than they've ever been in my life, and that's quite the accomplishment because they've always been bad. My period has been a flood. I've had to empty my menstrual cup every five hours when I usually only have to do so every ten hours."