I made the mistake of reading these reviews when I recently prescribed Junel and almost called my doctor to switch before even trying. I decided to stick it out given that my experiences with Ortho and Cyclessa were horrendous anyway. I AM SO HAPPY I DID. Bottom line- you have to try it to know if it works for you or not. I haven't had a single side effect. If anything, my mood has improved drasti...
Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/24/2010
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.3
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Spotting all month, breaking, hair loss, moodiness...gave it the three months everyone recommends and no improvement. Definitely trying to find something better.
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marfar459 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
this medication has helped with my discomforts of hot flashes.
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necie | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/22/2009
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.7
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Haven't gotten pregnant so far, which is a plus. I've been on it for a year now after finding out that depo provera causes bone loss. The problem I have with this bc is that I get yeast infections on the regular and my period is always out of wack. Pills are always an inconvience. I'm still looking for something better.
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Unimpressed | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/30/2009
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been on this pill for almost (2) months now and have been very unhappy. I switched to Junel because it is MUCH cheaper than YAZ which I used to take. The last (2) months I have felt tired, depressed, weapy, and have not been able to get a good nights rest. I do not recommend this pill. I will pay extra, it is not worth it =(
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/29/2009
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.7
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I have had symptoms of vaginal infection and urinary tract infection while taking this bc pill. Not sure which one it is. The week that no bc pills are taken (4th week), the symptoms stop. But symptoms returns once I begin the bc pills again. I've only been on this brand of bc pills for a month. If it continues after this cycle of pills, I'm contacting my physician. My health is too important.
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indygirl06 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
1/3/2009
Condition: Absence of Menstrual Periods
Overall rating 1.7
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I had numerous side effects.Muscle coordination,mood swings,loss of appetite and it effect my speech
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/30/2008
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.7
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at first i experienced some side effects, but they went away with time. I like this much better than other BC pill I've used in the past
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/29/2008
Condition: Defective Internal Secretion of Ovaries
Overall rating 5.0
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It solved my problem without any side effects!
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amr7218 | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/16/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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Honestly, I do not like these pills one bit. Everytime I have to stop to have my period, something happens with my kidneys, and they hurt, and it feels really bothersome to urinate. I was also reading about how certain birth control pills can give you blood clots and vericose veins, which I have actually been getting in my legs and wrists. It also makes me extremely moody and in a lot of pain sometimes. Recently, for the past two weeks, I have been having severe nausea. I really hope this does not continue, but I don't know for sure.Read More Read Less
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No Way | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/16/2008
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.0
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My back hurts, I have headaches, my breasts are sore, I'm always tired, my stomach is always upset, and my face has exploded with acne. The side effects are not worth it.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/7/2008
Condition: Painful Periods
Overall rating 2.3
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I have had Breakthrough bleeding, cramps, cloting a week before I am supost to have a period. I have spotted pretty much everyday.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
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