Previfem and Anxiety: What Users Say

• Kan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2018

For Birth Control "Do NOT take this birth control. For the past 5 years, I’ve been switching my pills for different reasons. The last time I switched was because I wasn’t getting periods at all (I know, stupid reason to complain, right?). So they switched me to Prev, worst decision ever. They told me it helps clear up acne, but I already have little to no acne, and I was getting the worst breakouts of my life in spots I NEVER break out. Instead of not having a period, I bled for 3 and a half weeks straight and/or spotted almost every day. My MOOD swings on this pill were unbearable. I was so depressed and so anxious 24/7. 0 sex drive. I would randomly start cold sweating profusely (when I wasn’t even hot). I would wake up almost every day with a killer migraine that would last all day. I’ve been off this medication for a month now, and I have not had a migraine since, I feel like myself again. Man, PLEAAASE do yourself a favor and don’t take this pill!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2020

For Birth Control "This pill is so awful! I normally take Mononessa, which worked just fine. They were no longer carrying Mononessa, and I was assured that this was the same thing. I got the worst migraines. My breasts were enlarged and hurt like hell. It was so bad! Not only that, I was nauseous and throwing up. I was anxious! I gained weight, and I eat healthy and work out 4-5 times a day. I had pregnancy symptoms and wasn’t even pregnant. I was completely exhausted. My sleep patterns were all over the place. It was hard to work and concentrate. I had very little sex drive! DO NOT take this pill. I swear, please. It’s not worth it! Took it for 2 months and quit."

• nik...
• October 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been on this form of birth control for going on 3 months. I've never been on birth control before. The first side effect I noticed almost immediately was vaginal itching, I kept thinking it was a yeast infection. When the yeast infection symptoms started again the next month after my period, I did more research and realized that it wasn't a yeast infection but a side effect of this drug. The next thing I noticed was my mood swings. I equated the mood swings and anxiety to the fact I was working, moving, and planning a wedding. Well, now those things are done, but I still feel so emotionally unstable and depressed. I started to think something was wrong with me. It's comforting to read that these feelings are a side effect of this drug, and I plan on getting off of it ASAP. Oh, one other side effect is my libido is almost nonexistent."

• ter...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Like many others on here, I was switched to Previfem from Sprintec because my pharmacy stopped stocking it. I was not notified of this prior to pickup. Since then, I've had unpredictable and prolonged periods outside of anything resembling a normal menstrual cycle, and significantly decreased libido and sensitivity. I've now been on this for well over three months and have seen no improvement in these symptoms. I also experienced intense nervousness, tingling sensations, and anxiety on the first day of the pill switch, but that dissipated in three hours or so. The takeaway: if your pharmacy switches you from a birth control you know works well with your body, call and either request that they order more or take your business elsewhere. If you need help finding one, try asking your doctor. You deserve better. Love you all, and take care of yourselves!"

• AKa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2018

For Birth Control "I’m on the first week of these pills because my pharmacy literally switches my BC each month. I’ve been nauseous on and off, I have anxiety attacks every day, depressed thoughts, and I’m exhausted. I’m so over this, why do I even bother taking birth control?"