Comparing Estarylla vs Junel Fe 1 / 20

For Birth Control I've been taking this medication for nearly two weeks. I've become an emotional mess when I'm usually laid back and down to earth. I remember taking sprintec around 5 months ago and I don't remember feeling this way. The nurse said it was the same as sprintec, just a generic brand. I've become increasingly paranoid, anxious, irate, and i've been having really dark thoughts. I don't even feel like talking to my significant other anymore. only good thing is that it prevents pregnancy. everyone's experience is different but mine has been far from good

For Birth Control My pharmacy replaced Sprintec (the best birth control) with estarylla because they said it was the same formula. I have been on it for about 10 months now and I gained 10 pounds. After reading reviews, I realized it has made me moodier and made my anxiety worse. But hey I never got pregnant... If you have any sort of anxiety/depression, this is not the pill for you. I just got prescribed a lower dose of birth control called Lo Loestrin Fe, so we will see how that goes

For Birth Control Everyones body is different, but I would not recommend this pill. My sex drive became COMPLETELY nonexistent while on Junel- to the point were I was starting to question my sexuality in general. Unneeded stress was put on my long term relationship and was very difficult for my boyfriend to understand. I know this might not be a concern for everyone, but know that this may be a very real side-effect for you on Junel and if this affect you the same then DON'T USE JUNEL. Some pros for me: I never experienced weight gain on the pill or any acne issues. Cons: sex drive gone, irregular periods (even being on this pill for more that a year), more aggressive mood. I got off this pill as soon as I could and now have an IUD.

For Birth Control I had mild water retention (about 5lbs), moderate bloating with abdominal pain, and persistent diarrhea while taking this pill. The first few days of taking Junel I had nausea, vertigo, and blurred vision. The nausea and visions problems disappeared within three days, but the other side effects continued with use. I was taking this for endometriosis to try and help relieve my cramps. I was disappointed because instead of having pain only the first couple of days of my period, I was left with daily abdominal pain and then my period pains were definitely elevated (from and 8 to a 9 on my pain scale). I'm off this pill now, though, because I experienced migraine with aura.