SEASONALE Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; LEVONORGESTREL)Average Rating: 2.2 (766 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare SEASONALE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR SEASONALE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | regulate periods | I spotted continuously on Seasonale. Instead of having 4 periods a year it was like having a period constantly. | F | 32 | 6 days | 12/5/2007 | 2 | birth control | Seasonale was great but Quasense gave me painful cystic acne and hives. I couldn't breathe and was in a lot of pain. | I used to use Seasonale and loved it, except the cost was high and I didn't have insurance. Once I got insurance, I went to the doctor to get back on Seasonale. Thought I'd try the generic Quasense and it gave me hives and very painful cystic acne! | F | 23 | 1 years | 12/3/2007 | 4 | BCP w/ fewer periods | Some nausea and breast tenderness. | 1) Hurray for Seasonale!!! 2)Not all BCPs are for everyone. People's bodies react differently to different hormones, and your body DOES take time to adjust. Don't discount a method after 1 month of taking it - you're body won't have had time to adjust. I had nausea and breast tenderness for the first three weeks or so (as my body adjusted to the new hormone levels), which went away. No weight gain so far; actually I've LOST weight. 3) If you aren't taking the BRAND NAME Seasonale (i.e. you are on the generic form of it - check your pill packs) you are MUCH MUCH MUCH more likely to have the nasty side effects. Make sure you have the brand name pills. | F | 27 | 30 days | 11/29/2007 | 1 | to have 4 periods a year | Bloating, No sex drive, moodiness, depression, period for 10 days and counting, acne. | I was told this pill would help with my irrability and long heavy periods. But this medicine is awful. I have had a period for 10 days. It started out light but is now heavy, extreme cramping and clumpy discharges. I am going off of this pill today. Not worth the side effects. | F | 40 | 30 days | 11/19/2007 | 3 | birth control/ fewer periods | intense depression, weight gain, decreased sex drive,gas,nausea, etc. | i started taking this the sunday after my period, like i was told. i got my period three weeks later- and it took forever to stop- completely defeating the purpose in this pill... i also hate this depression, and having to make my boyfriend deal with it. i'm definitely changing pills | F | 18 | 5 weeks | 11/15/2007 | 1 | heavy really long periods | slight breakthrough bleeding (about 6 days before expected period)and night sweats.I could handle this... THEN I HAD A MINI STROKE!! | Those side effects were better than having a 14-17 heavy period. I had to change a jumbo tampon and super pad every hour for about 10-12 of those days. THEN I HAD A TIA (mini stroke). I I have never had high blood pressure, high colesteral or any other issues that are a precurser to a TIA. Stroke is a listed side effect to this med. The doctors all said to stop taking it immediately! Stopped yesterday! | F | 43 | 4 months | 11/14/2007 | 2 | regulate period/PMS | Some breakthough bleeding in 1st and 2nd month. During the first week of the third month, I had severe bleeding and clotting which lasted for over 3 weeks. I was also suffering from severe headaches and went to the doctor to find out I was severely anemic and required a blood transfusion from the massive loss of blood. Also had vaginal dryness during intercourse which I had never experienced with any birth control pill before. Discontinued use immediately. | F | 38 | 90 days | 11/13/2007 | 1 | Birth Control | The first 3 month packet, minimal problems - some breakouts, but not much. I am at the end of the second packet (month 6) and have had non-stop break outs, (my skin was clear before), bloating, cramping, break thru bleeding for the past 2 1/2 weeks, and also gained 12 lbs to date. I work out regularly (4-5 days a week) and run - can cannot explain this gain and it is in my upper belly area. | I have a call into my doctor and am going off this prescription. I have been on several other pills and never had these side effects. | F | 36 | 6 months | 11/13/2007 | 1 | birth control | Many have mentioned a decrease in sex drive. I have thought of sex as nothing short of revolting since being on this horrible pill, which is completely abnormal for me. I have also gained a pound per week, despite eating normally. Fortunately I have found this website after being on Seasonale for only seven weeks, and I threw the rest of the pack away after reading these reviews. The reason I got on the computer for answers was because of the worse side effect I have experienced, which has been horrible, horrible FATIGUE. In seven weeks I have gone from a busy, high energy person to someone who requires two naps per day to even function. I have been allowing the TV to babysit my four-year-old, and letting my infant cry in her crib. I have been so unbelievably tired. I stopped cleaning the house and stopped cooking. Last night I tried to convince my daughter that it was okay for my to play tea party while lying down, because I was too exhausted to sit upright. I suddenly reali | FATIGUE | F | 33 | 7 weeks | 11/12/2007 | 3 | To help with Endometriosis | Anxiety, Headaches, Loss of Libido and Weight Gain | Wow I absolutely loved this pill...swore by it in fact and when i would go to the gyno he would look at me funny as i went on and on how great Seasonale was. Then Endometriosis came back and he took me off (because it obviously wasnt working to prevent endo) and i went to see if there were side effects for coming off..and i stumbled here....WOW I never ever made the connection before i was put on Lexapro for anxiety (which i never had before) I thought my loss of sex drive was from the Lexapro...i came off of it and nothing changed. I also went from 135lbs to 187lbs again never made the connection...then i read this site and realized oh my god they all happened in the past 2 years which is when i was on the pill...wow i am still in disbelief because i really swore by Seasonale...wow | F | 24 | 2 years | 11/8/2007 | 1 | shorten lengthy periods | depression, breakthrough bleeding, weight gain, anxiety | I am sooo glad I found this website. I have been an emotional wreck since starting to take the pill 1 1/2 yr. ago. I couldn't figure it out- have been on anxiety medication- and about to go into the doctors due to severe depression symptoms. I am normally a very happy person- but can not stop the crying and constant mood-swings. Have been on Ortho Try, Desogen, and others- this is by far the worst for giving you mood swings. Thank you for this site- as someone else said in another entry -- this may have saved my marriage and job. | F | 26 | 1.5 years | 11/4/2007 | 2 | Birth Control | Terrible nausea, bloating, weight gain, headaches. | If my symptoms don't go away in few weeks I will change pills. | F | 38 | 3 weeks | 10/31/2007 | 2 | Birth Control | Breakthrough bleeding, upset stomach, severe cramps, excessive thick discharge, insomnia, mood swings, IRRITABILITY, exhaustion, dizziness, acne, slight weight gain around my belly, no sex drive, and sore boobs!!! | I started my period after taking Seasonale for 4 days. it was out of control - i was literally going through an entire box of tampons everyday. My cramps were so bad I could hardly move, and they made me vomit. It started to die down a little, but I still bled for about 3 weeks, still having awful cramps. I'm still having spotting on and off. When its not blood, its annoying amounts of discharge. I've always had ance, but its gotten much worse. Also, shortly after i started taking this pill, everytime I shave my legs or anything else, I breakout, its like severe razor burn. I've tried switching razors - I have no other explanation for this because I have never had a problem with razor burn. I'm tired all the time, but when its time for bed, I CANT SLEEP!! I have awful mood swings! i have absolutely NO tolerance for things that have never irritated me before. I feel sad all the time, for no reason! My constantly sore boobs are such a nuisance!! I have no sex drive whatsoever, maybe its | F | 20 | 3 months | 10/30/2007 | 1 | less bleeding | high anxiety, severe depression, mood swings off the chart, total loss of self, do not want to be touched or touch my husband, migraines | F | 25 | 9 months | 10/29/2007 | 1 | excessive bleeding | weight gain, loss of sex drive. | I gained 20 lbs even with going to the gym, none of my pants fit, Never want to have sex, just started having horrible migrains. never had any of these with the bc i was on before, i think im just going to take monthly birth control and skip the white pills, no period and may actually want to have sex...the point of taking the pill!! | F | 23 | 2 days | 10/27/2007 | 4 | Regulate periods and birth control | I had no problem with Seasonale, no side effects what so ever. I maybe spotted one or two days in the last month of the pills | I have also taken Jolessa with no side effects. This month I was given Quasense and have been nauseous every day, all day. It just hit me that this medicine is the problem. Calling to swith NOW. | F | 46 | 2 years | 10/23/2007 | 1 | Endomitriosis/BCP | Mood Swings, Weight Gain, Headache, Bleeding,Bloating, Sweats, Irritability, Fatigue,Breast pain, Cramping | 1st cycle heavy bleeding for 2mo. 4th & 5th mo's heavy break-thru bleeding. My period was as painful & heavy as without BCP. I am tired all the time. Very irritable, my husband actually said I'm evil. I no longer have patience with my 2 boys. I've gained weight, all in my stomach. Sweat constantly & my breasts hurt with sharp pains. The cramping is continuous & just as bad. I used Ortho Evra (7 on 1 off)before I had my children & never felt like this. Even the Lupron cycle was better (forced menopause). My husband & I have talked, I can't go thru this it's not fair to my family or me. Besides there is absolutly NO benefits!!!! I hope that it works for & gives relief to others. | F | 39 | 5 months | 10/23/2007 | 2 | Decreased periods | Extreme mood swings, stomach pain, increased cramping from JOLESSA, not Seasonale | I am actually going to make the switch to Seasonale in a month when I'm done with my first pack of Jolessa, because I have never experienced such extreme depression in my life. If Seasonale has similar side effects, it's back to Ortho tri-cyclen for me. I pick bleeding over wanting to kill myself. | F | 20 | 2 months | 10/22/2007 | 2 | Less Periods | Weight Gain! I haven't gained weight in 10 years! Starting taking this and gained 5 lbs in 2 months. Scale isn't budging no matter what I do. Plus, fine for month 1 and 2 and then for month 3, started break through bleeding and it's not light spotting. Basically, had a period for 3 weeks. And, now I'm supposed to be on my placebo week which means I will have had a period for 4 weeks which defeats the whole purpose! And, no sex drive. Tired and want to go to bed early. | If you're thinking of changing, don't do it. Seasonale is not worth it. | F | 36 | 3 months | 10/18/2007 | 1 | Birth Control | Weight gain! I ran a marathon during this time and gained 10+ lbs in 6 weeks, that is ridiculous. I am a very fit person, workout 5-6 times per week and no change in diet either. My breast were very tender, especially the nipple. Plus had a pregnant looking belly for the last 6 weeks, thought I was pregnant and took 2 pregnancy tests. I thought I was going crazy good to know others are experiencing side effects. | If you can handle gaining weight, which I can't, go on this. No matter what you do you will gain weight. I would never recommend this pill, I would rather get my period than deal with the side effects of this pill. I have been on alesse before and this never happened to me. | F | 26 | 6 weeks | 10/18/2007 |