I have been on this birth control for over 2 years now and I love it. The worst part about it is that I get really moody the week before my cycle. As I was reading other reviews I noticed a lot of people saying that they've been on it for 5 weeks two 2 months and keep bleeding. That is normal, I had the same problem at first, I pretty much bled for two months strait so called my doctor. She said t...
I gave Jolessa 6 months of my time and I hate it. Hate. I was taking Sprintec (orthotrycyclin lo) for about 8 years prior to that and loved it with the exception of the hormonal migraine I would get the day before starting. I switched to this first the purpose of only getting 4 periods a year, hence 4 migraines a year. Jolessa has indeed helped my headaches, but the bad definitely outweighs th...
Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/5/2008
Condition: Birth Control
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Um I gained about 8 lbs within the first month of taking this drug, I also had mood swings mostly from bitchy to bitchier. I also had a lot of breakthrough bleeding
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Bre | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/5/2008
Condition: Birth Control
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I switched from Ortho tri cyclin lo to. This is my first pack. I find it easy to use. But I have noticed increased, extreme headaches. I have at least 2 a week. And I have had a little spotting, but that is listed as a side-effect for the first couple months. I have decided to switch due to the headaches but I haven't noticed any other side effects.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/3/2007
Condition: Birth Control
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I was already on ortho tri-cyclen before I switched to this one. I have not had any spotting or bleeding. But I have noticed an overal decreased sexual drive. I was put on this medication to decrease my periods due to the fact that I get a migrane every time I have a period. I am due for my first period next month. This pill does cause you to worry that you may be pregnant.
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Anonymous |
11/6/2007
Condition: Birth Control
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I had sort of a bad experience with Jolessa. After talking to my dr. she decided that I was an unusual case however. I was on Jolessa for 1 year and had breakthrough bleeding with every pack. The bleeding lasted anywhere from 3-7 weeks, which defeats the purpose of taking an extended cycle pill. However, I did not have a problem with mood swings, weight gain, acne or anything like that.
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