Lessina User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Mya
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 14, 2022

For Birth Control "I have been on the Lessina pill for 3 years. 100% effective let me tell ya. Also gained like 10 pounds immediately after starting it. It leveled out a few months later but I do not recommend. Today I make the decision to get off of it because the side effects not worth it. I’m always hungry and bloated."

• Nesa
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2018

For Birth Control "I have taken Lessina for only 2 months. I was so scared of trying it because of all the negative comments on it, but for me I have no side effects whatsoever! I get emotional when I'm going through PMS but that's 100% normal for me. I take mine before I go to bed (I work overnights) so at 9am so if I do get nauseous, I don't feel it at all. I haven't gained weight, normal PMS acne, no crazy mood swings. It feels like I'm not taking anything at all! I give it a 9 because I'm not sure how effective it is yet lol. But I'll find out soon lol."

• Raven
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 7, 2017

For Ovarian Cysts "Have been on Lessina for 3 months (no placebo week) to prevent recurrent ovarian cysts. My 6 cm cyst has shrunk to below 3cm. I feel great, fewer mood swings and no weight gain or other symptoms. I am 44, and my doctor doesn't want me to take it for very long, but I feel it has been helping."

• big...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking Lessina for about 7 and a half weeks. Ever since I started it, I have had a non-stop period, currently heavy, which is so disappointing because the downsides are not worth it. My acne has greatly improved. I was previously diagnosed with anxiety and depression, and being on this medication has lead me to become paranoid for no reason and has lead me to develop really dark thoughts along with suffering severe depression and anxiety (I am medicated for depression and was fine before I started taking this pill). I have also experienced heavy mood swings and bipolar episodes."

• Anonymous
• October 18, 2011

For Birth Control "I have previously tried Yaz which I quit after becoming emotional. My doctor switched me to another brand (which worked fine-no emotional drawbacks) but had to switch me due to my student care card. Then I was switched to Lessina. I had never been so emotional and depressed in my entire life. Additionally my skin became unmanageable, I started having massive headaches, I couldn't focus because of exhaustion (I slept 15 hours two days in a row and previously had a normal sleeping pattern) and I was so weak that getting out of bed became a task. I am now on a different birth control pill and am experiencing none of these symptoms."

• Niya
• December 29, 2018

For Birth Control "At first( first month) taking this pill it was not amazing I had terrible mood swings and would have stress breaks in the classrooms of my school then get kicked out. I’ve gained about 10 pounds on this pill but it has gone to my hips and butt so I’m loving it. In the first month getting wet was difficult but I’m on my third month and it’s back to normal. Overall even though the first two months on this birth control was an emotional roller coaster I would recommend taking. Remember birth controls react different to everyone’s body. Also it is very effective in protecting you from pregnancy."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 26, 2020

For Birth Control "Horrible. I have been spotting non stop for 2 weeks now. Mood swings, crying spells, increased depression, sweating, weight gain and bloating. I tried to stick it out for 2 months but I am stopping this OCP asap."

• Jade
• May 5, 2021

For Birth Control "DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL!!!!!! Since I took this pill, I've been experiencing terrible anxiety and bipolar. It is horrible. I never experienced such condition, but now I keep thinking about negative thoughts and crying for no reason. And it's been less than 2 weeks! It's insane. And since 10th days, I got yeast infection, and now I got urinary infection and spotting. Honestly, I don't understand why this medicine is still allowed. It's literally so awful for me."

• Anonymous
• November 7, 2018

For Birth Control "This one was rough. I’ve never felt more moody, depressed, and all around not myself on this pill. I stopped it after one month. Wasn’t even worth it. Every one reacts differently, but my experience on this was terrible."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2018

For Birth Control "Would not recommend this birth control at all. Regret ever taking it. I was on Lessina for about 6 weeks when I realized I needed to stop. I was constantly tired and wanted to sleep. My weight stayed the same but I wasn’t on it long enough. I felt like my acne actually got worse- I had painful pimples that didn’t go away for weeks. On top of this I started to lose my self confidence and motivation. I did already have anxiety but was always able to control it but on this birth control my anxiety was terrible and I couldn’t control it- I had to hold myself from having anxiety attacks in school. I would easily get ticked off or upset over the smallest things. I started to experience depression and didn’t feel like myself at all on this pill. Forgot what it was like to feel normal and really happy like I used to be. DON'T TAKE THIS PILL"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 20, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been on Lessina for about 5 months now & I have definitely noticed a difference. My periods are shorter and lighter (a huge reason why I went on birth control in the first place is because I'm anemic & my periods were horrible). As many others have said, the migraines do happen often, but all my life I have been getting headaches regularly so it's nothing different. My skin has cleared up and I only have minor break outs due to wearing a mask (for COVID) & not the birth control. I experienced slight weight gain & my boobs grew which I was kinda happy about lol. Recently I missed a pill and spotted until my period started but it wasn't too bad. Definitely experience moody episodes before my period which I never experienced before but I will not be switching brands anytime soon because I'm happy with how it has been treating my periods."

• Sano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve taken Lessina for 1 month. My mood/outlook on life changed after 1 week. I feel awful emotionally. It’s so hard to get out of bed in the morning. It’s like my life went from color to black and white. The only change in life is this pill. I do NOT recommend it!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2020

For Birth Control "Wow was shocked to come on here and find so many women experiencing the same things taking this Lessina medication. I thought it was just me. I as well since taking this birth control for three months and I have also experienced crying spells and emotional PMS symptoms to the max while taking this medication. Now that I know it’s not just me I’m done."

• ralb
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 15, 2021

For Birth Control "it was THE BEST birth control pill! I took it for almost 2 years and only stopped when I left for college but I had absolutely zero negative symptoms and it did not affect my health (mental, emotional or physical) AT ALL! It regulated my period, and most importantly, no babies! I would 100% take it again, just remember it is different for everyone."

• Chinita
• July 30, 2020

For Birth Control "I thought there’s something wrong with me but after I’ve read those comments on here about Lessina it’s horrible. It’s my second week of taking this pills and it gives me a migraine, nausea, lower abdomen pain, UTI and acne!!"

• karo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2020

For Birth Control "Lessina is making me as manic as I was when I was off my bipolar medicine. I'm having extreme anxiety attacks that wake me up at 3am every night now. I'm very nauseous and wake up at any time through 3-8am and throw up, this is the first day that I haven't thrown up. I cried and had a manic breakdown over water yesterday??? I know it's from this birth control because I was doing a lot better a week ago. I started taking Lessina on Sunday. Now I experience migraines as well as moodiness, really hoping this goes away but if it doesn't I'm going to switch. The only pros of this medicine is you get nauseous and can't eat so your stomach looks flatter, haven't seen any difference in my boobs but they're sore as anything lol. I don't recommend this at all"

• godde...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2021

For Birth Control "I absolutely recommend this birth control we all must remember we are all individual’s and its not going to have the same effects on everyone of us! So to start off this pill has definitely balanced my hormones I am usually a very anxious and depressed person and ever since I started this birth control I feel so much better much more calm. I have more energy and if anything lost weight due to the side effect that its had on decreasing my appetite. I also noticed it hasn't affected my sex drive! I love this pill! Its very effective and I recommend it!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2022

For Birth Control "If you are reading this, this is your sign to NOT TAKE THIS!!!!! I started it for the first time this month. My acne is awful. My skin was sooo clear before and now it’s covered in pimples. My appetite increased so much. I was literally eating everything in my fridge. I'm so bloated all the time. Not to mention My depression was soooo bad the last week. I literally wanted to die. Please stay away from this !!!"

• Eano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 2, 2019

For Birth Control "Before taking Lessina birth control, I had really irregular periods. Not having my period for a couple months, super heavy periods, and the worst cramps. Before taking Lessina, my period use to be 7-8 days. Now I bleed almost on time 4-6 days, my periods are lighter after the second day, cramps aren't as awful. Although, my period still hasn't lined up with the 28 days. Its more of 30-45 days for me. It's better than missing it months at a time. One thing I'd complain about is I recently stopped taking my birth control (trying to get nexplanon) and BOY OOOH BOOOY these mood swings. I'm catching myself being so miserable. It's been almost two weeks since I've stopped taking it. Not sure how badly it'll effect me and my periods. Wishing everyone luck "

• Rjmm
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this birth control for about 4 months now. It started ok with almost no side effects, however, since the second month my anxiety and obsessive thoughts have gotten really bad. I could be considered a very happy person, I’ve never had anxiety or these kind of thoughts before and now I’m just an emotional mess that I cannot recognize. I tried working out, eating better and just putting my things in order to see if maybe that was causing it, but after looking and looking for other reasons to justify my mood, irritability and anxiety, I came to this pill as my last conclusion. I did not have other side effects, very sore boobs if anything. I didn’t get pregnant which is positive (?), didn’t get nausea and had headaches only for a couple of weeks when starting. Don’t get scared if you want or need to try it though, it is birth control and it works different for everybody. It might work for you. Good luck out there ladies!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 10, 2012

For Birth Control "I've had problems with birth controls since I have started taking them. I was started on Ortho Tri-cyclen and was extremely moody and had issues with tearing of the vaginal walls during intercourse so I was switch to Ortho-cyclen, and the problem persisted. Finally I was switched to Sronyx which solved the problem and the moodiness. I was on it for three years until I was switched to Lessina because my pharmacy didn't carry it. Within the two and a half months I've been on it, I have gained about 5 pounds, have the worst acne I've ever experienced, and cry over NOTHING. Desperately trying to find a pharmacy that carries Sronyx."

• Cano
• June 11, 2019

For Birth Control "Wish I could rate a zero. I used to be on Aviane and LOVED it. But my pharmacy randomly gave me Lessina and told me it would be the same, it’s just the generic brand. I totally thought that made sense so did not think anything about the change. I’ve been on this dosage for 4 years and never had issues. On the Lessina brand I gained about 15 pounds and I spot for a month about every 4 months. NOT WORTH IT. ill be taking my 3rd trip to the gyno this Friday for spotting and will be getting off of Lissena."

• Anon
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 7, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on Lessina bith control pill for a year. The first couple of months I was spotting a lot but then I started to have a normal period. I don't have any bad side effects. I've always had anxiety but its just the same as before so its not the pills that’s giving me anxiety. Everything else is fine and now my period are lighter and shorter. Just remember to take them on time everyday for this to work well for you."

• Mano
• July 1, 2019

For Birth Control "I would not recommend this pill to anyone who has prior anxiety issues. Typically I am able to keep my anxiety under control with exercise and diet, however, on this pill, it has been off the charts. Every day I go from being okay, to running scenarios in my head that are outrageous, to feelings of impending doom, to being okay again. My chest constantly feels tight and my breath is short. At first, I wasn't sure if all this was the pill or the changes I have going on in my life (new job, going on a trip without my kids, husband transitioning jobs), however, while I was on my period the issues were manageable and I didn't feel like a complete nutbag all the time. Along with the above, the hormonal acne I currently have is getting worse and I am retaining a ton of water. I am sure this pill works great for some women but it is absolutely wrecking my system and in the process of trying to get off it now."

• Maddy
• July 26, 2019

For Birth Control "My pharmacy switched me to Lessina from Aviane saying that it was just a generic brand and basically the same thing so I took it for 4 months. In the first month I noticed my anxiety started to flare up out of control and I would get very bad migraines. Then it got worse, I was short of breath from doing simple tasks or even nothing at all. then came numb arms and chest pains and the doctor telling me I have extremely high blood pressure (I've always had great blood pressure). Then I started experiencing excruciating pain from the base of my spine all the way up into my skull and my jaw, I could hardly sleep. I drove myself crazy trying to figure out what was causing it, then I read the side effects of this birth control and realized I had over half of the severe ones. I stopped taking it and all those horrible symptoms stopped. I was so relieved. I know everyone is affected differently so just keep an eye out for the extreme symptoms so that you can get help if you react adversely."