Reviewer: Justmecassie, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I've only been using this pill for about 3 weeks. It's the first birth control pill I've tried. I've had nausea almost 24/7, especially the past couple days, and fatigue where I feel physically drained at all times. Plus dizziness and definitely more irritability in the past week. Definitely debating switching. Not sure if I should wait and see if the effects go away.

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I've only been using this pill for about 3 weeks. It's the first birth control pill I've tried. I've had nausea almost 24/7, especially the past couple days, and fatigue where I feel physically drained at all times. Plus dizziness and definitely more irritability in the past week. Definitely debating switching. Not sure if I should wait and see if the effects go away.
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Reviewer: Lex, 19-24 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I've been taking this contraceptive for approximately 6 months now and I have no complaints. It has made my period a bit heavier the first two days but it was never really that bad to begin with. I have gained a few pounds, 5 lbs to be exact. Which is not a bad thing for me either, as of right now I'm only 97 lbs. No headaches, cramps, depression, acne, etc.

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I've been taking this contraceptive for approximately 6 months now and I have no complaints. It has made my period a bit heavier the first two days but it was never really that bad to begin with. I have gained a few pounds, 5 lbs to be exact. Which is not a bad thing for me either, as of right now I'm only 97 lbs. No headaches, cramps, depression, acne, etc.
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Reviewer: MB, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have been using Lessina for almost three years. I experienced some breast tenderness and moderate cramps during my first year of use. This was an improvement from horrible cramps prior to Lessina, but I still get PMS. My PMS symptoms are not as intense as they were before the pill, though. I still crave chocolate and cry at commercials or anything remotely pitiful a week before my period. ... Show Full Comment

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I have been using Lessina for almost three years. I experienced some breast tenderness and moderate cramps during my first year of use. This was an improvement from horrible cramps prior to Lessina, but I still get PMS. My PMS symptoms are not as intense as they were before the pill, though. I still crave chocolate and cry at commercials or anything remotely pitiful a week before my period. I have not experienced any irregular bleeding, or heavier bleeding. After three years of use, my period tends to start three days after my last active pill and on average lasts three to four days. I bled heavily prior to Lessina and my periods generally lasted four to five days. I have not experienced any notable changes in appetite, sex drive, or weight. I have not had any pregnancy scares, but I have also never skipped a pill. I have occasionally been about two to three hours late on taking a pill. I am in the weight range of 175-185 pounds (80-83 kg), if this helps anyone's anxieties about the effectiveness past a certain weight. I have found it best for me to take my pill before bed because the first week of each pack occasionally makes me feel nauseous. I've never thrown up from it, though - just some slight discomfort. All in all, I would recommend it to anyone who is confident they can take the pill at the same time each day. I am a non-smoker, non-drinker and have a semi-active (lots of walking) lifestyle for some context. Satisfaction was rated 4 of 5 stars because of the side effects listed above still lasting into my third year of use.
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Reviewer: cactusdancer, 19-24 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I took lessina for 5 months. It controlled my periods, lighter and not nearly as bad cramps as before taking this birth control, but the negative side effects were much worse for me. It caused me to become depressed (I am not a depressed girl) and it also caused major health issues. I just recently had to have my gallbladder removed after months of not being able to eat without throwing up and bei ... Show Full Comment

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I took lessina for 5 months. It controlled my periods, lighter and not nearly as bad cramps as before taking this birth control, but the negative side effects were much worse for me. It caused me to become depressed (I am not a depressed girl) and it also caused major health issues. I just recently had to have my gallbladder removed after months of not being able to eat without throwing up and being in severe pain. I went to multiple doctors trying to get to the bottom of these problems (I never imagined it would be the birth control) but they couldnâ??t get to the bottom of the problem either. All they know is that my gallbladder seemed to be enlarged without any signs of gallstones or sludge..I started putting two and two together and my gallbladder problems started soon after beginning this birth control! There are many great reviews on this as well as many negative. All bodies are different, but I just wanted to share my experience because I wouldnâ??t wish these health problems on anyone.
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Reviewer: SAM, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I've been on it for a month and experienced huge blood clots and non stop bleeding for that whole month. I've had terrible PMS: backaches, stomaches, severe bloating etc. It got to the point where I didn't want to take them anymore and my symptoms immediately went away after stopping them. Worst experience ever. I'll honestly rather get pregnant than to take this drug.

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I've been on it for a month and experienced huge blood clots and non stop bleeding for that whole month. I've had terrible PMS: backaches, stomaches, severe bloating etc. It got to the point where I didn't want to take them anymore and my symptoms immediately went away after stopping them. Worst experience ever. I'll honestly rather get pregnant than to take this drug.
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