Reviewer: kmae, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I am glad to know I'm not alone! I've been taking this pill about 5 months now- experiencing 2 periods a month- extreme mood swings- deep depression and feeling bloated all the time! I finally know why since my Doctor switched my pill. I am going back to my original trusted pill ASAP.

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I am glad to know I'm not alone! I've been taking this pill about 5 months now- experiencing 2 periods a month- extreme mood swings- deep depression and feeling bloated all the time! I finally know why since my Doctor switched my pill. I am going back to my original trusted pill ASAP.
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Reviewer: 13-18 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Loestrin gave me two periods in one month for about nine months until I decided I couldnt take it anymore. When I switched to Junel, the periods became regular but I found myself vomiting, constantly nauscious, over emotional, and got the worst period cramps of my life. I even fainted and pretty much had a seizure yesterday about an hour or so after I took it. This medicine regulates periods and d ... Show Full Comment

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Loestrin gave me two periods in one month for about nine months until I decided I couldnt take it anymore. When I switched to Junel, the periods became regular but I found myself vomiting, constantly nauscious, over emotional, and got the worst period cramps of my life. I even fainted and pretty much had a seizure yesterday about an hour or so after I took it. This medicine regulates periods and does indeed do its job at protecting pregnancy, I even lost some weight while taking it, but it does seem to make people very sick and emotional. I think I will switch pills yet again because vomiting every night is getting old.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have been taking this medication for one month, and am super happy with it! I was taking Loestrin Fe (very satisfied), but the co-payments of $50 were too costly. I used Junel Fe generic, and had no weight gain or mood issues. I was very happy. My pharmacist gave me Gildes Fe this month (they were out of Junel Fe), and I have been nauseaus, gained 4 pounds, and having mood swings. I am going bac ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking this medication for one month, and am super happy with it! I was taking Loestrin Fe (very satisfied), but the co-payments of $50 were too costly. I used Junel Fe generic, and had no weight gain or mood issues. I was very happy. My pharmacist gave me Gildes Fe this month (they were out of Junel Fe), and I have been nauseaus, gained 4 pounds, and having mood swings. I am going back to Junel Fe, and highly recommend it! I do NOT recommend Gildess Fe. Note: Cvs told me they no longer carry Junel fe (Gildess fe only now), but Walgreens has BOTH. Good luck!
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Reviewer: CatsMeow, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Junel FE is the worst birth control I have tried in the past 9 years. I have only been on the medication for 2 months. I was on Ortho Lo and switched to Junel because I was having a small amount of breakthrough bleeding the week before my period while on Ortho Lo. Bad mistake! My breakthrough bleeding has increased...so much so that it's almost like having a second longer period in the same month. ... Show Full Comment

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Junel FE is the worst birth control I have tried in the past 9 years. I have only been on the medication for 2 months. I was on Ortho Lo and switched to Junel because I was having a small amount of breakthrough bleeding the week before my period while on Ortho Lo. Bad mistake! My breakthrough bleeding has increased...so much so that it's almost like having a second longer period in the same month. I have broken out worse than I ever have. My biggest complaint: I have been on an emotional roller coaster! Extremely emotional, crying all of the time, very depressive, overly anxious, and always hungry! I have already been to the see the doctor and I am trying regular Ortho when finished with this Junel pack. That day can't get here any sooner!
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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This birth control worked in that I didn't become pregnant.. HOWEVER - I became EXTREMELY moody and pretty much bipolar. I would cry at ANYTHING and became very emotional and depressive. The WORST part was, it was hard to realize it was the birth control doing it to me. I've stopped taking this drug and I feel so much better! So much less anxiety, and I'm no longer depressed. Now I'm searching for ... Show Full Comment

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This birth control worked in that I didn't become pregnant.. HOWEVER - I became EXTREMELY moody and pretty much bipolar. I would cry at ANYTHING and became very emotional and depressive. The WORST part was, it was hard to realize it was the birth control doing it to me. I've stopped taking this drug and I feel so much better! So much less anxiety, and I'm no longer depressed. Now I'm searching for a new birth control...
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