SEASONIQUE Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; LEVONORGESTREL)Average Rating: 2.7 (88 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare SEASONIQUE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR SEASONIQUE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Severe cramps, Migraines | Boobs doubled in size, slight moodiness, but it is definitely worth it... | F | 19 | 1X day | 3/3/2013 | 5 | fewer periods and cramps | Slightly decreased sex drive. | When I say slightly, I mean slightly. I didn't even attribute it to the pill until I looked at a calendar. I love this stuff and I've recommended it to all my friends who have asked about it. | F | 19 | 1X day | 12/28/2012 | 4 | Endometriosis/cysts | Slightly lowered libido, slightly emotional, some spotting during active pills. | F | 30 | 2 years | 8/24/2012 | 4 | birth control | low libido, disconnect | seasonique works great for moodiness, cramps, irregular periods since it delivers the same amount of hormone for 3 months straight. but its bad for decreased libido (almost non exsistant) and emotional disconnect for the same reason. tried the generic seasonale. it has different levels of hormone atthe end of the pack, which sent my moods off kilter | F | 28 | 2 years | 7/13/2009 | 4 | Acne | Occasional breakthrough bleeding. Eventually stopped taking it due to moodiness, but I don't think it's a bad drug because of that. | For acne, this is the best stuff ever. Worked better than Accutane. Less frequent periods = less frequent acne flare-ups -- my skin was almost perfect while I was on this! I did not have any weight problems on this drug -- in fact, with a diet, I was able to lose 20 pounds while taking it. After a few years, I started experiencing hormonal moodswings out-of-the-blue, which resolved almost immediately when I stopped taking it. But everybody's body chemistry is different, and changes over time -- so if my body needed a break from hormonal birth control, I'm not going to blame the Seasonique for that. I had a few good years on it, and I would consider taking it again in the future. | F | 24 | 2 years 1 pill 1X day | 9/8/2011 | 4 | birth control, 4 periods a year | some initial weight gain. breast growth. decreased libido. | every pack of pills is a 3 month supply, and then you get your period for a week and start a new pack. when starting this pill, it is so important to take it at the same time everyday...otherwise you will see spotting. the first few months i was on the pill, i did notice some weight gain. i started exercising again and it fell right off. breasts definitely got bigger (unrelated to weight gain)...went from a C to a DD. thanks seasonique!!! do notice a decreased libido on the first 2 months of every pack, and then on every 3rd month my libido surges. also on the 3rd month i tend to be moody and a little more emotional than usual. totally worth only having 4 periods a year though. | F | 22 | 2 years 1X day | 9/3/2011 | 4 | Birth Control and Skin issues | Super weight gain and some serious "munchy" like feelings. I was also more emotional, not angry or bitchy, mostly just sad. | This birth control definitely works, and although the first three months can seem a little jarring, I didn't experience anything like a 27 day long period. The initial side affects went away once I started the second pack, and I have lost the weight I gained. Other than a day or so of light spotting the pill works fine. Sometimes around the week before you get your period you feel some cramping, but nothing that is too major. I've been very happy with the pill, and would recommend it to anyone who wants the benefit of a four period year. | F | 16 | 1 years 15MG 1X day | 6/2/2011 | 4 | PCOS, contraception, 4 periods/year | Non=weight-related breast growth. Mild acne cleared up in first month. Do not take ANY hormonal contraceptive with ANY antibiotic. | I am Bipolar Type II w/ Rapid Cycling & Mixed Episodes and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, the constant hormone intake (aka 3 months w/out menses) freed me from aggravated mania/anxiety/depression during the periods I "skipped". I never experienced ANY spotting while on this pill. | F | 23 | 2 years standard 1X day | 7/14/2010 | 4 | Four periods a year -- why else? | During 1st pack -- breakthrough bleeding (mild-medium), moderate acne, breast tenderness, water weight, moderate pms Following packs -- mild breakthrough bleeding, decreasing every new pack, mildly decreased sex drive | First pack is difficult – understand that. If you don’t want to see it through, don't start it. Also, if you're the busy or absent-minded woman who has difficulty taking it at the exact same time, I wouldn't recommend it either. On this type of pill, it seems to be even more important to take it at the same time (+/- MINUTES, not hours). On the first pack, I had horrible acne (expected), I also had about a month's worth of breakthrough bleeding, but it was mostly colored discharge rather than actual bleeding, so pick up a pack of panty-liners and for the first several months, just get in the habit of putting one in. On the following packs, I had less and less breakthrough bleeding and now that I'm almost at a year, I have almost no issues. I have less pms now than ever, my periods are 2 to 2.5 days, about 12 days a year concerned about pads/tampons. The mildly decreased sex drive is just that – mild. Remember each woman is different, and starting a new pill will always be an adjustment. The adjustment here is more -- you're trying to trick the body into ignoring it's hormone cycle for 3 months at a time. So, my advice is be ready to experience a difficult few months, but give it two packs to make a final decision. Because at the end of that first six months, I was steadier mentally and emotionally than ever before. This will not be the same for every woman. But as for me? Fewer periods, less emotional upheaval, almost zero side effects and...did I mention fe | F | 23 | 1 years .19 mg 1X day | 6/8/2010 | 4 | Large Functional Ovarian Cyst | Increased appetite. | I've been on Seasonique Lo for 8 days now. So far the only side effects I have is increased appetite. I go for my 4th ultrasound in a month. Hopefully the Seasonique will shrink the cyst I've had for 9 months. | F | 24 | 8 days | 10/18/2009 | 4 | endometrosis | No sex drive, weight gain?, lethargic | However, this medication has been a godsend! No more montly cramping, bloating, intense pain or PMS symptoms. Only get my period 4 times a year. My husband said I am a different person since being on Seasonique. I basically have a life again. And when I get my period, it is bearable. | F | 47 | 5 years | 11/4/2009 | 4 | Long periods, hormone balancing | Very low sex drive. Spotting. Brown discharge. Mood changes, as in I feel less low. Continuous low level nausea, but that could also be attributed to the other meds I'm taking, Synthroid (50 mcg) and Palafer (300 mg). | I'd been taking them for nine months last year, then was off of them for three, now I'm back on. Before the pill, I had periods that lasted for two months, and a lot of that time was heavy flow. Not fun. They caused me to have anemia, which I have to take Palafer for now. The long periods were caused by my under-active thyroid. I have to take Synthroid and birth control for my hypothyroidism. I'm horny all of the time when not taking Seasonique. During the one week where I do menstruate, my sex drive comes back. There hasn't been a noticeable increase in acne, and I haven't been measuring my weight, but all of my clothes fit the same. I look healthier, in fact, my lips are fuller and redder, and my cheeks have more colour. I'll take the low libido over two month long periods anytime. I don't need this as a contraceptive anyway. | F | 20 | 17 days 1X day | 4/17/2014 | 3 | Endometriosis | Headaches, weight gain, no libido, dizzyness, mooody | It helped with cramps and to lighten my period which was why I started this medication to start with, however the dizzyness and the weight gain has been tough. | F | 30 | 4 months | 12/12/2009 | 3 | Contraception | Extreme nausea and slight fatigue. | I’m on the generic Teva version, and I have had daily nausea that continually gets worse. Worse than morning sickness and I had hypermesis gardivum. I’m going to stick it out until I’m done with the first pack to see if it gets better because I can’t take many kinds of birth control. | F | 27 | 8 days | 9/4/2018 | 3 | Less frequant periods | weakness, dizziness, Severe headaches, confusion, problems with vision, swelling in hands and ankles | Never spotted, always on time, the side effects where just too much. | F | 23 | 2 years 1X day | 11/28/2015 | 3 | excessive bleeding | I just started this medicine 3 weeks ago and I'm bleeding again just started yesterday.. Is this normal amongst the rest of you who are taking this? It's not enough for a pad etc but its still there nonetheless | F | 26 | 3 weeks 1 pill day | 3/20/2015 | 3 | Severe cramping, birth control | Major weight gain! Went from 130lbs to 147lbs in no time at all, Cramping even when not on period Severe, painful acne in face, back and chest. | It's been over 10 years since I had acne like this, and even then it wasn't this painful. The weight gain has been horrible. I already have large breasts and they're even bigger now. I look pregnant and don't fit into clothes I could wear 7 months ago. Dr said the birth I trol isn't to blame for these side effects but I refuse to believe the timing is coincidence. I never had any spotting whatsoever, and my period comes right on time. However, my periods have become even more painful, longer, and heavier. It's great getting your period every 3 months, but not worth all these side effects. | F | 25 | 7 months | 11/14/2014 | 3 | hate periods duh | i had the mood swings...cramping...bleed the whole 1st month of the 1st pack...n now that im off of seasonique been off for (1 month) already n i still havent got a pieriod...im hoping its nothin seriouse but then it could be from me being on it for so long | F | 21 | 1 years 10 mg 1X day | 4/14/2011 | 3 | Severe PMDD | Slight weight gain, water retention, occasional break through spotting, and moodiness | I switched off Seasonique to Sprintec because of my mood swings, and honestly, I can say that I actually miss Seasonique! It was nice not having my period every month. For the first year, though, I would *OCCASIONALLY* have break through bleeding at the beginning of the third month. I would spot barely enough to fill a panty liner everyday until the week of my period. It seemed like it was about every other month when this happened. Right before getting off Seasonique, it seemed like it barely happened anymore. However, the bloating was pretty bad...I had to take pills to help shed the water weight, but overall... it was a good pill. | F | 18 | 2 years 1X day | 6/16/2011 | 3 | Endometriosis | I have absolutely NO SEX DRIVE!!!! I'm emotionally detached from my partner. It's killing my relationship. If I come off of the medication I will experience terrible cycles!!!! I'm at a standstill. I've had the Lupron injections and they worked but were very expensive (and I was pre-menopausal). It's tough on me right now. | It's good if you need to lessen your cycle but it may kill your libido!!!! Wish there was a happy medium for this problem. | F | 38 | 3 years 15mg 1X day | 8/4/2011 |