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I recently switched to another birth control pill after several years on this one and I regret it! I was on low ogestrel for several years with no pregnancy, short (only 2-3 days)periods, very little cramping and very regular periods. I find it easy enough to take a pill everyday, so it was easy for me. I have nothing bad to say about this medication! I'm switching back as soon as I can...

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This is the generic to Lo-Overal. I was on this medication for 10 months. I switched to this because my other brand caused a lack of sex drive. The Dr that prescribed this was a family dr. and not an OBGYN. Unfortuntely she pretty much went eenie meenie miney moe to pick this for me. My side effects made me think something was wrong with me as I had severe depression, tired all the time no matter ...

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DomN | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/5/2024
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.0
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I've been on this BC for over a year now and it has been effective in preventing pregnancy and making my periods less painful. But the side effects are horrible. I'm depressed and moody, fatigued all the time, and just feel icky 24/7. I haven't gained any weight on it, so I'm thankful for that, but once my husband is cleared after his vasectomy I will be quitting this medication and I can't wait for it.

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e | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/14/2023
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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nothing has changed in my body, i feel fine & have no cramps or any side effects

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nina | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/14/2023
Condition: Abnormal Bleeding from the Uterus
Overall rating 3.3
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hi.. i’m 15 and i’ve started this birth control because i’ve had very heavy periods and for a long period of time. when i first started it made my period come a week early but it was normal. but i’ve experienced mood swings and depression more than normal. i’ve stopped eating and caused me to lose weight. and i’ve also been stressed and sleepy

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Anonymous10472! | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/13/2023
Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
Overall rating 2.7
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I have been on this pill for three years. I have gained weight and can not lose that weight even though I workout constantly. I wake up in the middle of the night with heat flashes and sometimes vomiting. I am always tired and feel like I am in a bad mood. The pill has tremendously decreased my period flow though.

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Kris | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/6/2023
Condition: Abnormal Bleeding from the Uterus
Overall rating 3.0
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I’ve used this medication for a month to regulate my clocks after having a baby. While taking this medication, I’ve noticed I have headaches, sever mood swings and my appetite has definitely increased. After reading other reviews, I have a better understanding why I’ve been feeling the way I’ve been feeling. Tired, nauseated, and grumpy. I will no longer take this medication

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Jo | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/17/2022
Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
Overall rating 1.0
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I have only been on this birth control for a week. Every single day since I have started taking it I have thrown up at least 5 times at the minimum. I’ve had a raging headache and have been so depressed with extreme fatigue. Sleeping 14+ hours & still being extremely tired. I mainly started this for my periods which include extreme cramping, heavy flow, and overall lasting 8+ days. I also started it just for extra precautions when having sex. I’m going to be getting off of it and suffering through my periods & having scared here and there because it is not worth it to me.Read More Read Less

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Bella | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/14/2022
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.0
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I have been taking this birth control for about 3.5 months now. The first month that I was on it, I had a complete mental breakdown. Once I realized this was likely a hormonal reaction (I've been on the same birth control for years now), I felt better. Then, slowly, I noticed a lot of anger bubbling up inside of me. I am a very calm, introspective and aware person. I am a mental health professional, so I truly could notice when things started feeling different for me. I have fallen into a pretty deep depression and the only thing I can attribute it to is this medication. I am planning on stopping it tonight. The suicidal ideation has gotten really bad and I'm starting to question if I'm losing it. I'm also always tired and just want to be alone these days. I don't feel like myself anymore. Definitely keep this in mind before starting this medication. Everyone is different, I know, but if you are even a little sensitive emotionally this may be a bad option. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/21/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.0
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Got pregnant even though when taken everyday

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DiamondCutter | 19-24 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/12/2021
Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
Overall rating 2.7
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Been on it 2months. First month I went up 2 cup sizes and gained 10lbs at a time I was actively (and previously successfully) trying to lose weight. My boobs hurt 24/7 still and my nipples have been hard since day 2. Bleeding has lightened considerably, and no nausea or headaches here. Basically just titty torture.

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graypjs | 19-24 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/19/2020
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.0
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This medication does it's job, however, the side effects are definitely worth considering. About two months into taking this drug I started having bouts of nausea and vomiting (lasting 2-3 days) that I still get at least twice a month. I have also developed regular migraines, one of which resulted in my fainting. Furthermore, I have had a significant increase in my anger outbursts. I never used to be this angry over things, but after taking this birth control for a couple months, I began to explode with rage, which is quite rare for me. Positives: my period was much lighter, shorter, and less painful, I did not worry about unplanned pregnancy, and neither my weight nor acne were affected. Read More Read Less

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Funmi | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/11/2020
Condition: Absence of Menstrual Periods
Overall rating 3.7
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I used this medication for about three months and during that time I developed deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism... Basically a blood clot in my leg and one in my lungs. I almost died!! I am still living with constant breathing issues and pain at the base of my lungs. Be very wary and ask lots of questions before taking these pills. Also, I had no preexisting condition that could have caused the clot. The doctors ran tests! I would never recommend it to anyone.

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PCOS Patient | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/26/2019
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I was prescribed this drug when I was 14 for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (11 years ago). Though I've never known adulthood without it, it's never caused any major problems for me. It has been 100% effective contraception and has regulated my periods. I recommend doing what I did in recent years and use this "continuously active," taking the white pills only for three months and then allowing yourself to have a period. It has helped a bit with mood/diet regulation.

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Vick | 25-34 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/25/2019
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.0
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I have been taking this BC for approx 6 years give or take. My new DR and I have been trying to figure out why I am having so many heath issues. We have come to the conclusion that this BC made my blood pressure increase that my DR and I are having problems controlling. My weight has never been so hard to manage either. I was told I have elevated liver enzymes now and I have a diseased Gallbladder. I have all the long term side effects of the medication. About a year ago I began having heart palpitations about 4 days in a new pill pack that would occur randomly for about a week, then they would go away. I got scared and I started tracking it. This pill is the cause if my health issues, I will be moving to a non-hormonal IUD. It has most definitely prevented pregnancy, not even a scare. It is very effective. I have just personally had long term side effects. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/21/2019
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.0
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I’ve been on this birth control for about a year and a half. I didn’t realize how bad my side effects until recently. The headaches that came with my period have been horrible and depression/ suicidal thoughts have definitely came along with it too. It regulates my period and made it a lot lighter so that’s a slight positive.

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Renee F. | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/27/2019
Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
Overall rating 2.7
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At 25, this is my first time on BC. My GYN started me on this BC.I usually don't have reactions to medication so it took me by surprise when my body was adjusting to this BC. A week into taking Low Ogestrel, I experienced vomiting, lack of energy, dizziness, and fatigue. I was vomiting almost every day. I switched over to Viorele and that's an experience within itself. I did not have a good experience with Low Ogestrel. If it makes you sick or uncomfortable, please discontinue using it.

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Jessy_8292 | 13-18 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/18/2019
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 1.7
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This BC made my acne act up but not too bad. I have TERRIBLE moodiness!I've been in this BC for about 4 months and I've now started vomiting anytime I take 2 pills if I've missed one. I get really bad headaches as well. This BC has messed with my weight, anxiety, energy, and mental health all over.the only thing it was good for was making my periods short.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/5/2017
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been using this bc for about 6 months now. It is effective, and I have gone up a little bit in bra size. My only complaint is that this pill has made me gain weight. My diet/activity has not changed and since being on this pill I have gained 5 pounds. I know it affects everyone differently and if your use for it is to prevent pregnancy, I highly recommend.

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lowogestrel | 19-24 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/6/2017
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.7
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I have only been on this birth control for one week, after switching from Triprevifem. Triprevifem caused me to break out and I constantly felt cranky and agitated. My doctor switched me to low-ogestrel and so far, so good. I am a lot happier.. I am not pregnant and my face has cleared up. BUT after only one week, I can say that my bra size has upped from a smaller B to a definite C. I can't complain about that. But along with the breast-size increase has come weight gain. I've always been fit and in shape, but I will definitely have to watch what I eat more and come up with a more intense workout. I'm constantly hungry and it's week one. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/14/2017
Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
Overall rating 4.0
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I started taking it about a month ago, and during the first week I was extremely nauseous. It has also negatively impacted my mood.

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pigtail | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/15/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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Just want to add that I've been taking this drug for about three weeks now with absolutely no side effects that I am aware of. I was hesitant to start any birth control over my anxieties related to taking medications in general--so much so that I waited an entire month after I intended to start the birth control--but in retrospect I have no regrets and wish I would have started it earlier. If you're worried about experiences described in negative reviews, just remember that most people who are fine don't tend to write anything, whereas people that have bad reactions tend to feel the need to warn others. Everyone of course will react differently to medications, but statistically the vast majority of women taking birth control end up being absolutely fine. I literally cannot feel the difference between being on the pill and not being on it. Read More Read Less

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