Cryselle and Anxiety: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Cry...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 30, 2018

For Birth Control "I am currently on the hunt for a birth control (BC) that doesn't impact my libido as much. My OBGYN recommended this one after a year of being off BC. I have been trying other BCs. She gave me a three-month supply and told me that it takes a month for my body to get used to it. Boy, let me tell you! If you are even remotely depressed or struggle with anxiety, steer clear of this BC. After taking this for a month, I was 10x more depressed, and really dark thoughts were emerging, and my anxiety was high. I can say I stopped taking it four days ago, and I feel so much better! I already made my appointment for next week."

• Hol...
• June 1, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been using this pill now for about a month. My mood has changed drastically. I'm always depressed, most of the time I wanna cry, it makes me feel really nervous, and I can't stand most people, feeling stressed. I lost a few lbs, which is a good thing, and it controls my weight since I have a hormonal imbalance. But I hope to get off this pill ASAP."

• Hol...
• June 1, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been using this pill now for about a month. My mood has changed drastically. I'm always depressed, most of the time I wanna cry, it makes me feel really nervous, and I can't stand most people, feeling stressed. I lost a few lbs, which is a good thing, and it controls my weight since I have a hormonal imbalance. But I hope to get off this pill ASAP."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 5, 2019

For Birth Control "Comments from people with positive reviews assuming things like, “Women who rated this pill poorly just didn’t give their bodies time to adjust,” are so disheartening to see. This pill gave me crazy back acne, headaches so bad I couldn’t get up, and awful anxiety for months on end. I assure you that I gave it plenty of time to see if I would “adjust” to this pill, and I had had enough of feeling like I was going insane waiting for that to happen. If this pill worked for you, that’s great. But there’s a large number of us it didn’t work for, and that’s okay. Birth control is completely dependent on body chemistry, and while some people have done great on this pill, people who have gone through horrible things because of it are completely valid in their reviews as well. Be careful and watch your emotions and mental health when being on Cryselle."

• Geo...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 30, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on Cryselle for a year and one month. I had noticed some random anxiety here and there (never have had anxiety), but it always went away quickly, and I didn’t think anything of it. However, my parents noted how I was more apathetic, withdrawn, and disinterested as time passed. I was put on an equivalent (generic) of this drug at my annual, and things quickly went off a cliff. Weight gain, acne, irrational anxiety and depression, no sex drive at all with my fiancé, and mental fog all the time. I would say that it all depends on individual body chemistry, but this pill was awful for me, maybe due to being higher in estrogen than my previous pill. I am now off this and doing so much better. Do not recommend."

• Ari...
• August 4, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been taking Cryselle for just over two years and have been fighting depression, weight gain, terrible headaches, and anxiety attacks for the entire duration. I live a very stressful life, but I was always optimistic and could fight through it until I started taking this pill. After about 3 months, I tried to commit suicide, my depression has become debilitating, and I have anxiety attacks at the most random moments without any triggers. I've been off the pill for about a week, and my mood is already improving. This pill changed who I am completely. I lost my friends and became distant, all because of the depression. I'm not sure how to be me again or who I even am anymore. Be careful and watch out for any side effects."

• Anonymous
• October 27, 2021

For Birth Control "This is the first birth control my doctor put me on, and honestly it’s been a relatively good experience. I’m a pretty anxious person in general, and in the first few months it did heighten that, but it’s gone away. My appetite definitely increased with birth control, but I monitored my eating. My periods are light and last about 3-4 days, so that’s good. The only downside to Cryselle is it incrementally increased my cholesterol. My cholesterol got so much higher due to this birth control (it is a side effect), so if you already have high cholesterol, consult about this one with your doctor. Other than that, no issues."

• DD1...
• October 19, 2016

For Birth Control "I first took Cryselle when I was 15, and I had the worst side effects: breakthrough bleeding, headaches, anxiety attacks, weight gain, and my periods lasted 2 weeks. I got on it again when I was 18 and had little side effects! My periods are a little heavier and hurt a bit more, and I have very sore boobs. Other than that, it's a charm. No pregnancy."

• Mad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 22, 2019

For Birth Control "Awful. Noticed after a month an increase of painful acne only on my chin, the most hormonal spot. Made me depressed, and I questioned my self-worth every day, which made me feel awful. My anxiety wasn’t bad before the BC but is terrible now. I would not recommend this to anyone."

• Taf...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 17, 2018

For Birth Control "I was on this pill for a little more than a year and was never pleased with it. I was on it for my acne, and it did not help, in fact, it only made it worse. I did experience negative side effects, including anxiety and mood swings. I should have gotten off that pill sooner, but I wanted to give it a fair chance. Needless to say, this medicine was not for me."

• Run...
• December 18, 2020

For Birth Control "Do not take Cryselle. I was on it for 3 months, and in that 3 months, I developed extreme anxiety and panic attacks. Could not drive or do anything without getting a panic attack. Ask for a new pill ASAP."

• Kba...
• January 22, 2016

For Birth Control "I started taking this birth control almost 2 years ago. I was very nauseous for the first few weeks, but it subsided and seemed to be going great! A few months ago, I missed one pill and took 2 within a few hours of each other and ended up throwing up (my own fault). Lately, I have been struggling with horrible anxiety (18 years old, about to leave for college) and I have had awful nausea and low sex drive with my boyfriend. I am not sure if these are symptoms of my birth control or just anxiety. Around the time my period tracker says I'm ovulating, my discharge seems to be very thick and mucus-like. I'm not sure this is normal. Otherwise, absolutely affordable and seems to be reliable!"

• hto...
• August 1, 2015

For Birth Control "I began this birth control 2 months ago. I've always had a difficult time with birth control, but this was by far the worst. I have been so depressed to the point of having suicidal thoughts. I haven't had any energy or motivation. My skin is more oily than it's ever been but drier than it's ever been in a few areas. My hair started thinning. My anxiety was off the wall, and my skin itched without a rash. Everybody annoyed me for no reason. I have yet to find a birth control that works for me."

• Ama...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve only been on Cryselle for a week, and I’m already experiencing anxiety. I would not recommend this pill to anyone!"