User Reviews for LoSeasonique oral

I am a 50 year old perimenpausal woman who has been struggling with mood stability. I have been working with a psychiatrist for medication that has been helpful. She is working with OB/GYN to stabilize hormones thinking that would help. I have never been on birth control before. I am in my second week of this and I have swollen, painful breats. I feel like I have perpetual PMS and morning nausea.

I've been on this medication for 3 months. I have had a period every month for 12 to 15 days. I have headaches and legs that are numb. Also the endometriosis pain has not gone away and usually is strong pain lastinng 90 minutes to 2 hours.

After 3 packs of bills (9 months or so) I had gained some 30 plus pounds, had knot-like acne on my chin, around my mouth and nose (I never have acne), was having numbness in both arms and achiness in my left arm (as if I was wearing a blood pressure cuff that was too tight); I was seeing 'stars'; constantly hungry, and migraine headaches. I wrote a list of symptoms and took them to my doctor. She swears that at least half of these are not 'documented symptoms', but I was having all of them. Oh, and I didn't mention a decreased sex drive, and insomnia...I was awake more than I slept. After 2 weeks off this pill, I felt like a new woman. 3 weeks later I feel more energetic, am sleeping thru the night and generally am better...and I'm not hungry all the time! Read More Read Less

I started LoSeasonique about a week ago. Previously I have had every birth control under the sun: IUD (I was allergic, got hypopigmentation, eczema), Yaz (Had to go on anxiety medication, englufed breasts, horrible acne), DepoProvera (Bled for 6 months straight, severely anemic, depressed), and I am allergic to Latex, and have Endometriosis. Doctor wanted to put me on Lupron and have surgery, I wanted to try something less invasive first. She suggested LoSeasonique. I take it every day at the same time (set an alarm on my phone to remind me), but unfortunately yesterday I took it a little late and ended having some breakthrough bleeding yesterday and today (Which isnt a big deal because I usually bleed randomly all the time). I think the key with this medication is timing. Also I have had a little nausea but nothing bad. My breasts are NOT tender, which is a first (extremely cystic breasts). I have had no cramps. My appetite has actually DECREASED and I feel less bloated then I normally do. Overall I am pretty happy so far, if the nausea would just go away I would be a even happier camper. Read More Read Less

am on 3rd week now bleeding everyday...filling tampons...terrible upper abdominal pain. nausea.im her husband shes doubled over right now waiting on monday so her doc can end this...her doctor had her take 10 of those pills over the course of 4 days...to no avail on the bleeding and the pain hurts me to watch. we have a 2 month old son she cant spend more than a few minutes with before being sick. doc acts like its not a big deal. doesnt return calls. apparently this is normal??? id rather wear a rainsuit and pray there are no long term damages done by her use of this obviously wonderful drug... good timesRead More Read Less

Although it has been effective in me not getting pregnant my side effects are horrible. I feel nauseous a lot have had chest pains and anxiety and dizziness since taking this. I switched from loestren because I felt nauseous but this pill is not working for me either. I did not get a period when I got to the yellow pills. I am in my second week of my 2nd pack and started bleeding today. I feel like I have the flu but I know it is the pills. I am calling my gyno tomorrow and stopping this pill immediately. The side effects outweigh not having a period every month. Read More Read Less

Only on my second month, but did not have a period the first month or any breakthrough bleeding! I have gained some weight, not sure if it's because of the pill, or just cause I'm not doing what I should be doing for diet and exercise.

I take this medication primarily for birth control, but also because I have problems with prolonged, heavy, and painful periods. I have experienced weekly spotting that lasts for 3-7 days with a flow that is slightly less than a normal period. I also have experienced breast tenderness, vaginal dryness, an increase in discharge (clear),a sense of feeling overly tired, and an increase in appetite and cravings (sometimes intense). Overall I am dissatisfied with this medication - I have been on it for 8 weeks now and will continue to take it through the full first three months, but will be consulting my doctor at that time to discuss finding a medication that will yield better results and fewer side effects. Read More Read Less

I am on my third pack of pills and haven't gotten my period in over a month. No, I'm not pregnant, but am extremely moody and have gained 10lbs. I'd rather have a monthly period than have the emotional roller coaster that I"ve been on! I'm calling my dr today to switch!

horrible....enough said...I have had my "period" for six weeks...migraines...nausea...naturally the Dr says its breakthrough bleeding...lol...

I've been taking LoSeasonique for just over 1 month and am going to stop taking it. My doctor told me to give it the full 3 months to see how my body adjusts to it, but I just can't wait it out that long. Since switching to this pill I am always hungry and have gained at least 5 pounds! I haven't changed my diet, even though I am always hungry I try to ignore it, but the weight has still come on! My skin and hair seem like they are very oily lately, and my face has been breaking out like crazy! I've experienced increased anxiety and when it comes on it is most often severe. I also am extremely sensitive and I find myself bursting in to tears out of no where. I've been getting a lot of headaches and just feeling like I'm out of it a lot of the time, very spacey. Also in the month I've been taking this, I have been spotting so much! Once I started this pill at the end of my cycle, the first week in to my pack I had a full period again! And since then have been spotting or having discharge constantly. I know they say you may spot when starting this, but it just hasn't stopped! I had been taking Yasmin for years, and switched to Loestrin in the past for shorter periods (my period would last about a full week on Yasmin) but the Loestrin also made me feel extremely anxious and my moods were horrible so went back on Yasmin. Decided with my doctor to give LoSeasonique a try, but I am done changing pills, I'm going back to Yasmin. Other than the lengthened periods, I had no negative side effects on Yasmin. I'd rather have my period for a week and feel normal the rest of the month, a few days shorter period is not worth it! If you are happy with your current pill, I would recommend sticking with it. I would not recommend this pill at all. It is the worst birth control pill I've taken and the side effects are horrible!!Read More Read Less

I, too, went on this pill so I wouldn't have to deal with a monthly period, but I've had consistent spotting or breakthrough bleeding the last month of each pack. Everything is fine the first two months of each pack, and then I bleed every day for the last month, which defeats the purpose of my going on this pill. I thought this spotting would go away after the first few months (pack of pills), but six months later, I'm still experiencing it. I'm going back to the tradiitonal birth control pills.Read More Read Less

I have been taking this pill for 4 weeks now and i have had mood swings weight gain and spotting for 3 weeks, Im going to try to keep taking it till the 3 months is up, bugt I dont know if I can handle much more spotting!!!!!! When will it end????

I am moody, I have bled for 2 months--just spotting, and I have never really had problems with acne and for 3 months I have broke out on my face. I am quitting today!

I have been on this pill for 10 weeks now and have been having "spotting" and a little "breakthrough bleeding" almost every day! Its extremely frustrating because the whole reason why I chose loseasonique was to only have my period 4 times a year. My appetite has increased slightly, and I've had minor mood swings here and there, but nothing major. I understand that your body needs to adjust to a new BC. I used to take Yasmin for years (which was great) but I decided to switch and try something different because I hate getting periods! From the other reviews I read on this website and others, it seems like the side affects of this pill are extreme, and overall no one seems very satisfied with it. I'm going to continue with this pill for another month or so and hopefully the spotting and bleeding will stop. I personally have had no other problems with using loseasonique, but the daily bleeding (even though it is minimal) is becoming such an awful nuisance and really needs to stop!! Or I will have to go back to using Yasmin. Best of luck to everyone out there using loseasonique or whatever BC method you choose! Wish me luck. :)Read More Read Less

I am currently on week of the 3month pack. First 4 weeks was wonderful. No side-effects at all. Started spotting during week 5 which progressed to cramping and heavier periods since week 6. Cramping resolved after 1 week but continue to have period still. Not as worse as a regular one though but seems to last forever. Also worsened my migraines in the first 4 weeks.

My doctor placed me on this birth control due to my painful periods and pelvic pain. I have had bleeding from the 2nd week I have taken the pill (I'm on the 7th week now). Trying to be patient for results. I believe this medicine has altered my moods and eating habits. As of right now I am not satisfied with this birth control.

I started taking this pill on November 15,2009...I did alright on it until December 8,2009....I have been bleeding for a week now...I think i would rather suffer with the cramps and headaches rather than bleeding for a week or more....

Well, I haven't gotten pregnant yet, so that's good. On the first pack, once the second month rolled around, I spotted for about 6 or 7 weeks straight. It's gotten better, and I've been spotting less, but I'm still spotting a lot. I've noticed the tendency to start spotting around the first of each month of the pack, when I'd normally get a period. I used to suffer from painful periods, and haven't had any pain so far. I know some people said they've gained weight, which hasn't happened to me. However, my breasts have grown considerably. I'm not sure if this is due solely to the pill, or just my body, but I went from a small 36D to a 36DD, so I'm kind of hoping they'll stop growing. So far as the moodiness or horrible health problems, I haven't had any of that. My main problems have been breast size and a lot of spotting. I'm almost at the end of my second pack. OH! And another thing. I've been taking free samples from my doctor, but be warned: this stuff is expensive! The cheapest you can find a pack online for is $180, and it costs over $200 if you just get it at a normal pharmacy.Read More Read Less

I started taking this b/c because I have terrible cramps every month and my doctor suggested this. First month was fine, halfway into my second pack I started what seemed like a period, even had cramps! I am on my last week of my 3rd pack and still on this "period" It has been on and off for a month! I would rather have cramps than have to worry about starting a period. I also gained 6lbs and had bouts of acne that I never had before taking this.Talked to my doctor she said its completely normal. After this week I am done. Too good to be true! I would not recommend this b/c to anyone I know.Read More Read Less