Mono-Linyah User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• September 22, 2020

For Birth Control "This Mono-Linyah birth control pill is absolutely terrible! I use Sprintec, which the pharmacist swore was the same as this (she said Mono-Linyah was the generic brand of Sprintec), but due to financial reasons, I went to Costco pharmacy and was prescribed this pill. Worst mistake ever! I’ve been on it for about 2 weeks, and I’ve gained around 3 pounds already and have broken out terribly. I learned my lesson, and I’m never again getting Mono-Linyah, it’s most definitely not the same! I’m switching back to Sprintec after this month."

• rac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 11, 2020

For Birth Control "After starting this pill, I’ve been experiencing a lot of anxiety and dark thoughts, worse than I’ve experienced in years. It’s made me so moody, and I don’t feel like myself. After month 2, I started having constant brown spotting/discharge, which I’m hoping will go away when I change the prescription. I’ve also started getting hormonal acne, which I haven’t had in years. Overall, this pill did not work well for me at all, and I’ll be switching once I finish my third month."

• ind...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 14, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for about 2 months now, and I feel no different for the most part. No mood swings (probably because I'm also on an antidepressant), no skin changes, no cramps, no spotting, no headaches. The only thing I've noticed is my pH balance has been a little off. Not sure if it correlates."

• Gre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2016

For Birth Control "I got this to maintain my period to stay on track/work with an abnormal period. So far, it is good unless I miss some days - I have a bad habit of missing some on accident. I did notice my acne cleared up pretty well, and that has been good. I'm also not sexually active, I don't get any mood swings. The pill doesn't make me gain or lose weight. I may get kind of sick every once in a while at my stomach, but it does manage to go away."

• Mik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2018

For Birth Control "Mono-Linyah was great at first, but then I started to notice a change in my mood. It literally made me super anxious and depressed! Like I couldn’t even step out of my house. It increased my appetite, but because I was so depressed, I lost weight. However, it did help my skin tremendously, so I have a love/hate relationship with it!"

• Jul...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 21, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been on Mono-Linyah for quite some time now, and I do have to say that the first couple of months were the hardest. I was having crazy mood swings, I would make up these scenarios in my head that just weren't real but started to believe they were. My hormones were just out of this world. It was a crazy time. But it's cleared my acne, I get a breakout right before/after my cycle, but nothing too crazy. I did gain some weight, but not too much, maybe 5 pounds, but it's hard to say 'cause my weight always fluctuates. It relieved my terrible cramps. My bleeding is regular. Reduced clotting. The only thing is that I don't always get my period when starting the white pills, I always get it 3-4 days into the white pills. I want to say I've been taking this BC for maybe 3 1/2 years, and once my body got used to it, I was perfectly fine and would definitely recommend this. You just need to let your body adjust. Everyone is different."

• ray...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 16, 2018

For Birth Control "Absolutely hate Mono-Linyah. I was on it for almost a year, just got switched this week. My gyno just refused to switch me no matter what I told him. This is what it did to me: right before my period, it would make me super dry down below, to the point of having to sleep with a wet rag between my legs. It made me super emotional, moody, and I never had bad cramps until on this. It only gets a decent rating because I’m not pregnant and it didn’t make me break out... But the side effects were miserable, it even made my period heavier!"

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 20, 2021

For Birth Control "I am 29, and I have been using this pill for a little over a year. This pill in particular, I noticed an immediate weight gain. However, I was underweight before taking the pill. I gained almost 15 lbs, and my weight fluctuates between 1-10 lbs. Have not gained any more than that, though. I also have odd cravings that I didn't have before. Acne has cleared up for the most part. I now have one mood swing just before my period instead of having a mood swing all the time. I have noticed while taking this pill I retain more water than I did before. Day to day, though, I feel alright, good blood pressure, and everything seems to be working correctly, and I'm not pregnant, so there's that. Psychologically, I seem better as well. There are some occasions just a few days before my period where I feel my mood shifting, but that seems pretty normal. I feel more stable. All in all, I rate this one a 7 out of 10."

• Jan...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 20, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve taken Mono-Linyah since my freshman year of college (I’m graduated now) and have nothing horrible to say! My body reacts differently every month due to stress/anxiety from normal life things (plus mental health reasons). My cramps are a little more painful than I’d like - I do get quite moody/emotional right before my period week. I didn’t experience any unusual bleeding when starting this pill, and it’s the only one/form I’ll use. Reliable when taken correctly, just like all forms of birth control!"

• Kri...
• April 17, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve been on various forms of Mono-Linyah for 11 years (Ortho Cyclen and Sprintec). I am tired often and generally fatigued. I attribute that to birth control but also forget what it’s like to feel normal without it. I got on it to help with acne, and it definitely helped me a bit but not much. My sis was also on it for 13 years and just got off of it and did a birth control cleanse and feels so much better. She doesn’t lash out and have mood swings anymore, and her “dark thoughts” have gone away. BC in general can give you mood issues. So overall, I would say this is a great BC compared to most. This option is MUCH better than the Nexplanon implant. I have friends who have had the implant, and they gained weight and had terrible acne. Mono-Linyah doesn’t get rid of sex drive, but it definitely lessens it a bit compared to another one I was on that had the opposite effect. Other BCs made me lose hair or break out, but not this one. BC in general has many side effects. So pick your poison."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 28, 2022

For Birth Control "Before I started taking Mono-Linyah, I was really concerned based on all the bad reviews, so I just wanted to share my experience to give some peace of mind. I started taking Mono-Linyah about 8 months ago because I would have horrible pain during my periods, and they were super heavy. I also had some stubborn non-cystic acne that wouldn’t clear up for years. From the very first month I took the pill, I noticed a huge improvement. My skin was clearer, my pain, which used to last days and be intense, was only a dull, slight pain on day one, and my period became so much lighter and more manageable. Ever since then, I’ve had the same result. The only negatives I would say would be some mood issues when I first started taking the pill, but nothing excessive or concerning, just my body adjusting to the hormones."

• gba...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 6, 2021

"I also wanted to provide a little positivity to offset the bad reviews! This was the first birth control I have ever taken (I have gotten through the app Nurx), and I have been really pleased with it! I have been taking it for just over 6 months now and have not really noticed any changes. My period is 4-5 days now and is super regular, I haven't experienced any weight changes or bad mood changes. I may be slightly more emotional? But who knows whether that is the birth control or the pandemic. It has worked great for me with no bad side effects, and there is no reason for me to switch!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2020

"Mono-Linyah is absolutely terrible. Worst birth control I’ve ever taken. Stay away from it. Made me so dizzy, nauseous, made me break out like crazy, made me gain weight, made my period 10 days when my period usually only lasts like 3 days. Screwed up my stomach, gave me so much gas. In all, worst decision I’ve ever made. And it’s only been 3 weeks."

• Sad...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 23, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been using this Mono-Linyah birth control pill for over a year after my pill (Prevefem) was discontinued by the manufacturer. I was reluctant to use this pill as I have had bad experiences taking different pills. Luckily, this pill has been great. No cramps, anxiety, or weight gain, and my period is very normal. The only negative is that I always spot on the second week for 2-3 days. After having horrible experiences with other brands, I can live with the spotting."

• Hal...
• April 16, 2020

For Birth Control "Before this pill, I had terrible cramps, mood swings, and heavy periods. I went on it at age 15, and almost immediately, everything went away. I have been on this pill for 4 years now, and my symptoms are coming back a little bit, but not nearly to the extent they were before. I love this brand, truly. I was switched to Sprintec for a week because I switched to a pharmacy that didn’t carry Mono-Linyah. The week that I was off of this and on Sprintec, I had a panic attack inside of a CVS when I started thinking about how I hated Sprintec. I screamed at the pharmacist and had to leave the store. I called the pharmacist after to apologize and then switched back to my old pharmacy and went back on Mono-Linyah. This brand really works for me and has given me little to no problems."

• Mag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2022

For Birth Control "This birth control is the WORST! I started taking it on February 3, which was the first day of my period. And I haven't stopped bleeding since. I have a tubal and was only prescribed this medication due to a very thickened endometrium. I consulted with my doctor, who told me to stop taking it for 4 days. I stopped, and I am still bleeding. It's been 3 weeks since I have been bleeding while taking this medication. The bleeding was light at first, now that I am not on the pill, the bleeding is like a heavy period. I DON'T RECOMMEND THIS MEDICATION TO ANYONE! I am definitely taking myself off of this and going to something else."

• Ede...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2020

For Acne "Cleared up my acne wonderfully—however, the reviews saying it makes you gain weight are probably true. I haven't gained weight, but I also have been making huge efforts to lose weight (working out every day, counting calories, etc.). However, the scale won't budge. Before I was taking this specific pill, I was on a different one, weight was coming off at an expected pace. It literally came to a screeching halt when I started taking Mono-Linyah. Again, I haven't gained weight because I've been staying (generally) in a calorie deficit—but if I wasn't, I could definitely see this aiding weight gain."

• Mat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "From the second I started this pill, Mono-Linyah, I had the worst cystic acne I have ever had before. My face was completely broken out in painful acne. I just thought to myself, it is probably just the medication adjusting to my body, right? Nope, I was wrong. I continued to have a 9-day-long period. The period was heavy and one of the worst experiences of my life. My acne was so bad during my period, my face has scarring from it. At this point, I emailed the doctor who prescribed it to me, and she told me I needed to wait longer for the medicine to adjust. I was about a month deep in my pills. Now, going forward, I’m still breaking out badly and with cystic acne that is scarring. My periods are still extremely heavy and are lasting more than 7 days. I have tried everything to lighten my period too, and nothing has worked. I do not recommend this medication at all. I understand it affects everyone differently, but try to find an alternative before coming to this brand."

• Cyn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2022

For Birth Control "I've bled non-stop for 3 months on Mono-Linyah. I've gained a substantial amount of weight (15-20 lbs) in the last 3 months, despite doing absolutely nothing differently besides taking this medication. The healthcare community can lie and say it's impossible, but if everyone has similar experiences, are we all just delusional? I'm discontinuing use today. I'd rather have a horrible period once a month than bleed for 3 months straight and get fatter, thanks."

• Sno...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2019

For Birth Control "Just started taking this 4 days ago. It's been 3 days since I've been able to eat. Decreased appetite because I'm not hungry, but I can't keep anything down. Going to the doctor as soon as I can to figure this out."

• She...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 12, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this birth control my entire teen years and now into adulthood. I struggle with both anxiety and depression, so it is very hard to see if this pill has contributed. As far as acne goes, it hasn’t helped at all, and I still have awful breakouts. Ironically, my skin is the clearest on placebo week, if that tells you anything. I only continue to take this because this helps tremendously with my awful bed-ridden cramps. I have not gained any weight with this pill, but I did go up two cup sizes back in high school when I first started taking it."

• VSa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2021

For Birth Control "I began taking Mono-Linyah to help with menstrual pain, but I've only taken it for a week, so I can't comment on its effectiveness in that regard. However, I have diagnosed depression and self-diagnosed borderline personality disorder - I would not recommend this birth control to those who share my situation. While taking this medication, I've experienced worse depression and awful mood swings, to the point of paranoid delusions and suicidal thoughts - those of which I haven't had after years of steady recovery. Please be safe and keep an eye on your mental health if you take this medication."

• Tex...
• March 19, 2021

For Birth Control "So I was on Sprintec for about 3 years, then my doctor changed me to Mono-Linyah without asking me if I was okay with that. She told me how it is the same pill, just the generic brand, and I wouldn’t even notice a difference. Well, I don’t believe that one bit. My hormones are everywhere, I’m emotional all the time, my horrible cramps came back, and I’ve gained 10 lbs in 2 months. My diet or exercise routine hasn’t changed at all. I am very upset because I loved Sprintec and never felt a difference with my body. This pill has given me most of the side effects it lists. I do not recommend."

• lac...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 29, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for almost 10 months. It cleared most of my acne, and I had no breakthrough bleeding as I took it at the same time every day. I actually skipped my periods with this pill, no problem. But it has bloated me so much to where I think it's messing with my digestive system. It makes me very nauseous too. But the worst thing it has affected is my mood. I get so upset over small things and think the world is working against me. I've gone into pretty deep depression. So I decided to stop taking it, but I got into a relationship, so I needed to use something. So when I started back up again, I've been on my period for 3 weeks now. I finally just stopped taking it and am hoping to find something that works better for me."

• Con...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started taking this med to help control my cycle better. Immediately made me gain weight, noticed increased acne, mood swings, excessive fatigue, and severe upset stomach. Within an hour, I would go from feeling hungry to nauseous, then it traveled down. I do not recommend this med. All of this just from one week of use."