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 | Birth Control, Shorter Periods | I have had no side-effects while taking this medicine. You MUST take it at the same time every day. I believe that's why I haven't had any breakthrough bleeding. The manufacturer's website offers a great discount for those with or without insurance. | Take this medication at the same time every day. While I still get mild cramps during my "pill period", Cataflam and Lortab work to tame those. I highly recommend this pill to those who want shorter/lighter periods and four periods a year. This pill is great. | F | 27 | 1 years 1 TABLET 1X day | 3/28/2010 | 5 | frequent periods/birth control | it was known i was going to have some hormonal imbalances when i started birth control from a condition i have had since birth which caused me to throw up every morning for about two weeks (which was expected and happened to my mom and sister as well on other pills) other than that no negative side effects | positive side effects - cleared up my skin. caused me to have periods 4 times a year instead of twice a month. caused PMS to basically stop (from previous terrible cramps, outbreaks and headaches/back pain). breasts grew a cup size (wasnt complaining but it does happen) I LOVE this pill seriously if you are going to go on anything I have only heard positive reviews and both my mom and my sister have switched to this as well | F | 19 | 1 years | 7/29/2009 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 2 | irregular period, heavy periods | It was fine at first but then I would miss my "seasonal" period and I gained A LOT of weight. Felt depressed more often than not while on this medication. | F | 20 | 1 years 1 | 11/15/2013 | 2 | contraception | Significant weight gain, headaches | Only plus sides for me was the 4 periods a year and acne under control. What is no longer worth it to me is the significant amount of weight gain (20 lbs). I am depressed and anxious on this pill especially from the weight gain. I get headaches and have had migraines using this pill. I also have no sex drive. It's not worth feeling this way anymore. Now I have to regain energy and work hard to get these 20 lbs off! So frustrating. | F | 27 | 1 years | 8/6/2015 | 5 | Endometriosis & Ovarian Cyst | Initial period "flood" during first pack (approx. 2 weeks); told to stop taking for one week, then restart. Worked like a charm! | Seasonique has become my best friend! I began taking it after experiencing an unholy trinity of reproductive issues during the fall of 2008 (uterine fibroids, severe endometriosis, and a complicated ovarian cyst). My abdomen was huge, looked like I was pregnant, and I had severe pelvic pain all the time, not just during periods. I got anemic because my periods became super heavy and I dropped a lot of clots. I would just come home everyday and curl up in bed in the fetal position. However, surgery and Seasonique gave me back my life. Now my periods come every 3 months, are almost cramp-free and super light. Never had bad acne, but my skin is awesome now. My boobs also got bigger. Love you, Seasonique makers! | F | 31 | 2 years 1X day | 9/30/2010 | 5 | Heavy cycles | It was wonderful. The only side effect was angood one. My hair was manageable and was immune to humidity and rain. NO longer on it and my hair is horrible! | F | 55 | 2 years | 5/21/2017 | 5 | Heavy cycles | It was wonderful. The only side effect was angood one. My hair was manageable and was immune to humidity and rain. NO longer on it and my hair is horrible! | F | 55 | 2 years | 5/21/2017 | 5 | Heavy cycles | It was wonderful. The only side effect was angood one. My hair was manageable and was immune to humidity and rain. NO longer on it and my hair is horrible! | F | 55 | 2 years | 5/21/2017 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 3 | Ovarian Cyst | I had very painful periods and reoccurring ovarian cyst. I was missing too much school and work. My social life was suffering. At one point I bled for three weeks, which made me anemic as well. I was very ill and my doctor was puzzled. He suggested Seasonique. My first 6 months were the worst. I was depressed and I would cry all of the time, BUT my hormones were messed up bad from my cyst. I couldn't control my moods at all. I'm surprised I still have my boyfriend lol. Mood swings was the most irratating side effect. I also had horrible headaches. I was naseauted and achey for the first few months. This birth control gave me terrible cravings. I craved meat. Which is weird because I can't eat meat because it disgusts me and my body has trouble digesting it. So that was odd. I am ALWAYS hungry! I gained about 20 pounds. It didn't decrease my sex drive. BUT it makes me bleed after sex. NORMAL sex, not rough! It pours red blood and sometimes clots. It's scary and it's a big turn off for sure. The first time I bled for three days. This time just a day. I also feel sore down there and crampy in general. The first time I was so afraid but the Gyno said as long as it wasn't all the time it was ok. It was my cervix. The birth control made my cervix sensitive. OVERALL I love it. I no longer have symptoms. I mean an occasional craving and increased appetite. BUT that beats my terrible period anyday. HOWEVER any time I miss a pill (which isn't often) I tend to get a cyst. Sometimes t | F | 18 | 2 years | 7/10/2012 | 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 | 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 | 2 | prevent pregnancy/regulate period | I actually get my period every other month on this pill, which wasn't a big deal until this month when I got two periods. This pill will not regulate periods at all. I gain weight easily on it. | as a birth control, it's pretty effective (no kids to show!) But half of that is I bleed contantly. The first month is fine, about half way through the second month I start spotting, | F | 23 | 2 years | 3/28/2015 |