User Reviews for Low-Ogestrel (28) oral

I have been on this medication for about a year now and at first I was having trouble with lots of heartburn. I couldn't figure out why since I was someone who hasn't ever really suffered from heartburn/sour stomach. It took about 6 months for me to finally determine it was the medication. I had read that taking it at night instead of first thing in the morning could change this. So, I changed when I took it. I was doing well with the evening and didn't have the everyday bloat and sour belly and heartburn in my back. Now it has gradually started coming back. I have changed my diet thinking this was also the problem. I HATE this side effect of this drug, I don't want to stop taking it, but at the same time, is it really worth all this trouble just for birth control?! ugh. I gave it a shot, but I will be talking with my physician to change this medication. I also sometimes have the morning sickness, still... and normally am pretty tired early of an evening if I am not constantly busy.. Read More Read Less

I am 34 years old and have my tubes tied. I was placed on this medication due to heavy menstral bleeding and severe menstral cramps. It has helped both symptoms by about 80%. I have been on this medication for 5 months. When I first started taking it, I was taking it in the morning. It made me feel as if I had the flu! I felt extremely tired and run down, sick to my stomach, and dizzy. I switched to taking it at night time and those symptoms went away. Although, I do have sleeping problems now. But nothing that a Benadryl doesn't help with. Read More Read Less

Caused a superficial blood clot.

I got put on low ogestrel by my previous obgyn and was overall very satisfied with it. I don't remember having any negative side effects when I first started taking it after being off birth control for a few months and the only reason I have just recently switched is that the estrogen was so high it was blocking my testosterone receptors and making it impossible for me to get wet even when I was turned on. Sex has been fairly painful even with lube. I'm switching to lutera which is a similar birth control but with less estrogen in it. Also on low ogestrel my skin has been perfectly clear to the point where I hardly use my dermatologist prescribed stuff anymore. Overall very good birth control if you can handle the estrogen. (I'm 18)Read More Read Less

I have always been a very happy person who suffered no real mood swings. I've always been extremely in control of my emotions and hadn't cried in nearly 3 years, so when I read the negative reviews of this product saying it caused severe depression and mood swings, I brushed it off. I have NEVER cried as much as I have within the 3 months I took this pill. It really put a strain on my relationship with my boyfriend because I was constantly getting mad at him, constantly sad, for absolutely no reason!!! Literally crying sprees every other night. Despite this pill being cheap and being effective it made me extremely emotionally unstable. BEWARERead More Read Less

My NP prescribed this to treat my ovarian cysts. I frequently spot in between periods and have on and off ovarian pain. My cycle had become a little less predictable as well, though that could just be age-related (I'm nearly 40). I've been taking the Ogestrel for one cycle now, so not really long enough to say if it's truly effective. Less spotting so far and milder ovarian pain. But the side effects are killing me. I was nauseous almost immediately, to the point where I had to abruptly cut short a trip to the grocery store because I thought I was going to be sick. I switched to taking it at night which seemed to help. I've always had problems with acne but it has gotten significantly worse since I started the Ogestrel. And it's negatively affecting my mood as well; I'm more irritable, sometimes depressed and generally moodier, all things that weren't present before taking it. I'm trying to give it at least another cycle before I throw in the towel but at this point, I'd rather deal with the ovarian cysts than these side effects.Read More Read Less

i began the medicine for my very painful periods. so far its been the best birth control I've been on. the only negative things i have to say about it are, it makes me nauseas from time to time and has made my nipples veiny which bothers me.. overall very good and i would recommend!

I have really bad irregular periods and I been stressed from moving to the UK and it caused me to have have a period for 6 months so I started this birth control a month ago and it put right on track but I had savour cramps when it was time for me to start my period but I think that's only because I havent had a period for so long so hopefully next month the cramps wont be so bad, other than that I love this birth control it has helped a lot with all the broblems I have been having

I've been on he pills for 3 months. I've taken many pain medications. Motrin, ibuprofen, Midol, Pamprin, and my cramps are still horrible

So I decided to write a review because it has been exactly a month since I started this birth control and I have been so far very satisfied. I was on Loestrin 21 FE for about 2 years and I didnt get my period at all. That was the only side effect I had actually on it. But it just does not feel healthy nor normal to not get your period, after a close friend (who was on the same loestrin pill for 7 years) finally started trying to get pregnant and still has not been able to I decided to change pills. Too scary not too! First of all this pill has made my breast huge in a great way! I’ve always been a small B and I feel like a full C! My boyfriend loves it! Lol And so far it has done nothing but good things to my body, and I feel happier, it’s weird I didn't think the other one was making me depressed but this one just makes me feel happier. Read More Read Less

I have been using this since 2009 and just here lately I have had an allergic reaction, sore and swollen lips around the 17th day of the cycle. Then they are just really dry and chapped afterward. This has happened for 2 months now. I am going to go off of them for a month and see if this is what is causing the swelling. I am not taking any other medication.

Just started this after using NuvaRing for almost a year for help with perimenopausal problems - spotting for a week, bleeding for a week, one week off and bleeding for another week! I was a mess! Doctor prescribed only active pills - no dummy pills - told will experience no period for approximately 6 months, then maybe some breakthrough bleeding. Other posts helpful in knowing what to expect with bloating, emotions, etc. Will follow up after a few months to post results.

I was on this birth control for at least four years. Just about a year ago my pharmacy gave me another brand, Chryselle, instead. I regret taking those pills!! It took me a year to realize it was these pills that made me break out in rashes!!! I'm definitely switching back to Low Ogestrel! My face was like butter when I was on it, and I never had any side effects. Definitely recommend this bc!

I was on Yaz for 4 years to treat irregular and painful periods. It worked well for a while until my symptoms came back, so I switched to this. While my periods and cramping have been less painful, I've noticed a dramatic shift in my personality. I've been on this for maybe 6 months and have been experiencing debilitating depression. The worst I've EVER felt. I'd break down and sob and feel hopeless/worthless, then angry and confused the next--emotionally out of control. It's really affected my schoolwork and relationships. I've have some outside stressors that are influencing my depressive state, but I had no idea this medicine could be a major component. After a couple of major emotional breakdowns I've decided to contact my doctor to see about either switching back to Yaz or some other birth control. Everybody is different, and every body reacts differently. But I think if you're already predisposed to depression/anxiety or any mood disorder, I would reconsider taking this medication. It's been an emotional roller-coaster, and I wouldn't want anyone else to experience this! Read More Read Less

Twice I had to take this drug because the pharmacy had my other one on back order. Both times I got my period a week sooner than I was suppose to. The first time I took it I also got a rash.

I've been on either Low-Ovral or Low-Ogestrel for 30 YEARS. I started when I was 17 and just turned 47. It worked perfectly for me. I went off twice purposely to get pregnant and I did within 2 month,s had healthy babies and went back on. But I'd like to know the affects it has on menopause. Anyone else out there been on it this long?

I have been on Lo Ovral on & off for years and I never had any problems. I've been on Low-Ogestrel for about 2 years. I was diagnosed with DVT in both of my calves 4 weeks ago. Be careful because birth control pills can cause blood clots!

I am 27 years old and have not had a problem with acne since I was 14-15 yrs old. Two weeks after beginning this pill, the first cystic pimple popped up. I thought maybe because I had just switched birth control pills, but it only got worse. Into the second month, to my horror, a new cystic zit popped up EVERY DAY to every other day for THREE WEEKS STRAIGHT. I stopped this medication immediately and will start back on the pills I have been on for years (I switched hoping for lighter periods and less cramping). I'll take a heavy period over SEVERE ACNE anyday! Read More Read Less

I am SO glad I read through these reviews. Now I know the sadness and inexplicable depression I feel sometimes isn't me! It's just the medication. Now maybe it won't bother me so much. I have been on this pill for several years. Initially, I was placed on it because I started having difficult cramps with another med. The cramping didn't really get better, but I think in my case this may be simply due to age or time I've been on the pills. When I was younger (about ages 17-28) I barely experienced cramps at all. I made a decision on my own about 2 years ago to get off the pill simply to give my body a break (because of the cramping and the fact that I had been on BC for about 15 years straight). My doctor didn't recommend this, but I felt personally it was what we best, and used condoms during this time. About 6 months ago, because of a new relationship, I decided to go back on the pill. This nearly coincided with some other upper-abdominal issues I've been having for about a year. And my doctor decided to start having me take the pill continuously (i.e. on a 3-week cycle, skipping the placebo pills and starting another pack right away). The reason for this was because my dr thought one possibility for my stomach pain could be endometreosis and by taking the pill this way it would suppress my periods, and the pain. That has been successful. I personally don't like the idea of not getting a period and I believe my issues to be due to something else besides endometreosis, so I plan to see a different specialist and find out the root cause of my pain/bloating. This way I can take the pill the regular 28-day way. But, I will say that I have had very good success with this pill (for both contraception and possible endometreosis). I definitely would recommend it over other meds. The emotional downs are a side-effect that I can get past, based on the other positive factors of this pill. I have always had acne, but did notice an increase when using this.Read More Read Less

This is my second month into taking this birth control and I must say I like it. I no longer have the terrible cramps that came with my period and I have noticed my complexion is clearing up. There is a bit of water retention, but not much compared to what others have experienced. Also, I’ve noticed my breasts have grown a little since starting this birth control. Which for me is a bit of a good thing, I’m an extremely petite girl with boobs on the small side.