User Reviews for Amethia oral

Amethia has only been on the market for less than 1 year, so the reviews are few and far between. I was taking Trivora (and I loved that pill), but my doc swithced be because I have horrible cramps every month. I've been on this pill for 4 weeks (well only 4 pills into the 4th week and the cramps are insane and I'm bleeding like I'm on my period. I haven't had the mood changes, but I'm having blurred vision, dry eyes, my eyes actually hurt, vaginal dryness, sex drive is gone, I'm super gassy, my feet are swollen, and I sweat all the time, I get hot and sweaty just walking to my car. I'm stoppig this pill today. I'm calling my doctor tomorrow moring to get off of this crap. I thought since Trivora and Amethia have the same hormones I would be fine, but I'm not. Read More Read Less

I was having terrible periods, and extreme mood swings on every other drug I tried. My husband has commented on how much easier I am to deal with. I did spot for a week before my period,and then I bleed for 9 days on my period. that was frustrating, but I'd rather deal with that then everymonth having terrible periods and mood swings. Over all it has been the best thing for me, my sex drive has increased.

I'm taking this for multiple reasons. Started with seasonique for the first three months loved it. Then was switched to amethia, first pack was ok, then the spotting happened and from reading all the other comments on here glad I'm not alone. Also headaches I've had could be due to this. Loved the price but not worth the worry of when bleeding (which was more like clots for me) will end. So going back to seasonique, maybe the other generic which is exactly the same. Hated Amethia!!!!

Hate it! Worst generic birth control pill ever created! Not even close to the brand name. My period is now going on TWO WEEKS and my breasts feel like they've been pounded with a meat tenderizer and I have never had soooo much cramping. On Seasonique, my period lasted for ONE day, no mood swings, no cramping, no fatigue, no weight gain = PERFECT. This generic is a piece of crap.! I'm only taking it because they decided to raise the price to $250...and I can't take it anymore. 3 weeks in and I'm ready to murder someone. The first month I was ever on Seasonique, my period was 2 days and I felt wonderful and ever since my period was maybe ONE day. Read More Read Less

Amethia is the worst generic brand birth control. I was on seasonique for over a year unitl my insuance company switch me to the generic. While on seasonique I never had any spotting or bleeding. On the other hand with amethia I do. I have been bleeding for about two weeks its the worse I cant take it. This pill suppose to make you have a period every three months instead Im bleeding every month for about two weeks thats not normal. I do plan on switching to another pill. If you come across amethia dont take it try another birth control. Seasonique is the best.Read More Read Less

I started birth control when I was 15 for my period. I am 21 now and still a virgin BTW. Before birth control pills, my period would last 6 months then stop for 2 days, then start again for another 4-6 months. It was extremely heavy. I would use at least 8 ultra heavy overnight pads a day. I went to the doctor & asked for Seasonale. At the time it was new & only had brand name. I took it & 2 days later I had no period. I took it for years before having to switch to generic Seasonale, called Jolessa. Jolessa is just as good too, with a little spotting. Also I've never taken the inactive pills. I have not had a period in 7 years. Then one day I needed a refill but my pharmacy didn't have any Seasonale or Jolessa, so they called my doctor, & she gave me a free sample pack of brand name Seasonique, which is exactly the same as Seasonale, except for the last 7 pills, which I have never taken on any of the 3 birth control pills. I love brand name Seasonique. Then I recently went to my doctor for a new prescription and asked for Seasonique & was given a script. When I got to the pharmacy, they only had generic Seasonique, called Amethia, so I had no choice but to get it. Amethia is made by a different company than Jolessa. I had no problems with either brand name, or generic Seasonale. But generic Seasonique (Amethia) is HORRIBLE. My face constantly feels like it is on fire, my stomach always hurts, and I am throwing up. Remember I am a virgin so this is not morning sickness or anything. I won't be able to get a refill for over a month, so for now I have to suffer with these side effects of generic Seasonique. But when I can get a refill, I will pay the extra $100 to get Seasonique, or have them call my doctor for a Seasonale prescription and get the generic Jolessa.Read More Read Less

I have been taking this drug for over 6 months now. I did not have any spotting or any of the potential side effects. Seasonique gave me headaches and a major drop in sex drive. This birth control has been great for me.

I'm so glad to read some of the other reviews. I was doing fine on Seasonique for over a year and half and then insurance switched me to Amethia and it has been horrible. Pretty much bleeding the entire time (my time bleeding than not bleeding) with a lot of clots. I'm going back to Depo

I went through three packs of Seasonique and was happy, good mood, no spotting, light period, minimal breakouts. Last time the pharmacy switched me to the generic, Amethia. I have been spotting with clots, sometimes heavily (like a period) EVERY DAY for three months, have had breakouts and light cramps. Thankfully my mood is still ok. The pharmacy said it's the same as Seasonique, but it's clearly not! I'm switching back to the name brand for next time, it's worth the extra money! I'm happy to see I'm not the only one who's experienced this issue, the generic is NOT the same!!Read More Read Less

I have been so nauseated for the past week on this. I've taken seasonque and jolessa(generic) and I was fine on those. But this is just aweful!

Got Amethia as birth control - didn't really care what type of pill it was, this was just what my gyn recommended. Took it for 2 months, then quit. At first, it was great. I didn't really have a problem remembering to take it every day, only forgot a few times but remembered hours later. For the first 4 weeks it didn't seem bad at all - only complaint would have been some pretty annoying spotting that started around the 3rd week. It was daily, more brown and thin than a period and required a liner and sort of made sex a little awkward. That continued daily until I quit 5 weeks later, with a couple days scattered throughout in which I would randomly bleed. Bright red, thin, blood more like a cut than a period. Still got a regular period on week 4 since it doesn't really start regulating periods for up to a year. I didn't care to wait that long, though, as the side effects became more than just annoying. Breast tenderness was out of the roof, had more acne than normal, but most of all - TERRIBLE mood swings. Went from being more weepy at sensitive subjects or movies to being full-on depressed. Cried a lot - when people left from a visit, when I heard a sad song, when I was frustrated, when the weather was rainy. This coming from someone who maybe cries once a year, or at a death, NOT at a movie or good-bye. Felt it was making people uncomfortable, not to mention my embarassment. Dropped it a week after having sex (as per the directions) and within about a week I would say I was feeling pretty normal. Got my period back 30 days later, just a little heavier than normal, but no lasting effects. Overall, I hated this experience, not worth it at all (and my partner agrees - if your partner really supports you, they will, too).Read More Read Less

Hair went from curly to straight. As soon as I stopped started to grow back curly.Slight hair loss. Mood swings, always felt like my period was going to start, more discharge. Not sure if this all a result of amethia, but all side affects began when I started.

Good to know I am not the only one - Seasonique was great for me but pricey, I was happy there was a less expensive generic available and the first pack of Amethia was fine but since starting the 2nd pack I've been spotting/bleeding for a month and half and it's been very dark and clotty as someone else mentioned. I couldn't take it anymore and stopped taking it, will be going to my doctor for my exam soon and will ask for another brand, the Seasonique is worth the extra money!

I had been taking seasonique for 5 years. At my last visit to pick up my next pack I found out they switched me to Amethia. I have been bleeding for 3 weeks straight, horrible cramps, constant headaches, weight gain & extreme mood swings. In the 5 years that I took Seasonique I never had any of these side effects. I am going back to seasonique ASAP.

Did not like Amethia. My insurance switched me to this generic version. I had spotting and break thru bleeding the whole time I was taking it. Called my doctor and got back on Seasonique which I loved to begin with.

I've been on Seasonique for the past two years with no problem. When I refilled my prescription November 2011 I was advised of an available generic/Amethia. The first month and half was fine BUT since that time I've has excessive bleeding, clotting, cramps, hair loss, frequent migraines as well as moood swings. I'm switching back to "old faithful" ASAP!

I took Seasonique for years with no problems. I even took Camrese with no problems. Then the pharmacy game my Amethia and now i'm getting mood swings and spotting. I'm going back to Camrese!

Like others here, I was on Seasonique for a few years with no problems before being switched to Amethia. For the last two weeks, I've been spotting to a full on period. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one having these issues and will certainly try the other generic version.

I have almost finished taking this birth control for the 2nd month. I have been break through bleeding for the past 2 weeks. I'm switching to something else. I can't handle this. I'm glad to know others are experiencing this. The one good things that I've experienced is that I haven't gained any weight. I've also had mood swings like crazy. I dislike this.

Do not take this pill. I've had trouble with birth control pills since I started taking them several years ago and finally had some success with Seasonique. But when I refilled my prescription I was given Amethia. And since the first pill I have been on my period for three months. Yes the price is better but when you're on your period constantly it kind of defeats the point of taking the pill.