LEVLITE Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; LEVONORGESTREL)Average Rating: 2.8 (56 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LEVLITE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LEVLITE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | BC | Depression, bloating, backpain, lethargy, headaches | F | 18 | 2 months | 4/18/2007 | 3 | birth control, menstrual regulation | breakthrough bleeding | minimized pain associated with period, however, too much breakthrough bleeding | F | 20 | 4 months | 4/17/2007 | 4 | birth control | i have some break though bleeding its discolored...i wish i experienced weight gain and swollen breasts...but nothing just a little spotting very short periods, i was taking aleese i gained weight off it the first time i took it when i was 18 but when i started it again when i was 23 it didnt do anything. i lke it tho it works | F | 24 | 4 days | 4/11/2007 | 3 | Birth Control | Breakthrough bleeding | My doctor prescribed this to me because of the low dosage, but I think I'm going to have to switch to something higher. I have experienced a lot of breakthrough bleeding in the past two months (I have been taking Levlite for 6 months now), to the point where I am bleeding 2 out of the four weeks each month. I like the fact that there are basically no other side effects that I've experienced, but I can't deal with the seemingly constant bleeding. | F | 25 | 6 months | 4/6/2007 | 1 | Pregnancy Prevention | Extreme moodiness, especially around the time of my period. Depression. I am always irritable. Things bother me that normally do not. Headaches and weight gain. Light periods but discolored. | I started off with Alesse and the doctor switched me to Levlite and said they are the same. I think my symptons have worsened with Levalite | F | 22 | 3 months | 4/4/2007 | 2 | Regualte cycle and cysts | I used to take Alesse about 2 years back. I got off it due to not being sexually active. Went to the doctor to regulate cycles and told her I wanted to take Alesse again. Pharmasists handed me Levlite and told me it was the same kind. I have been taking it for 2 weeks and I find myself getting severally depressed and emotional. I am not sure I can handle this much longer since it is affecting those around me as well. | F | 25 | 2 weeks | 3/31/2007 | 4 | Birth Control | The only side effects that i experienced was spotting in between periods. To the point where it disrupted daily activites. I used to have horrible cramps while on my period, and i no longer have any. Helped alot with regualting period and pain during periods. | F | 16 | 2 months | 3/1/2007 | 3 | Long, heavy periods; severe cramps | Mostly positive ones! Lost weight, bigger boobs (they were sore for the first 2 weeks, but that went away), clearer skin, no more cysts popping and bleeding between periods, PMS doesn't start as early, no more extreme food cravings, and my mood feels more even. The pills make me nauseus, so I take them right before I go to bed, and I'm fine. | I've been on Levlite for 7 weeks. The first month, my period was much lighter and noticeably less painful, but the second month it was almost as bad as before I went on the pill. My ob/gyn recommended switching to Levora (same meds, higher dose) to see if that helps. | F | 27 | 7 weeks | 2/28/2007 | 4 | Cramps, birth control | Decreased appetite for first few weeks of use. Swollen breasts. | I've been on levlite (and all generics made) since the year 2000. I've been taking it for nearly 7 years now, and love it. Little to no cramps when that time of month rolls around. Low bleeding, for only a few days, and very regulating. | F | 20 | 7 years | 2/15/2007 | 3 | birth control | swollen breasts, weight gain, spotty and longer periods, acne | My face actually broke out a little more than normal when I was PMSing, I have gained a little weight and my breasts definitely got bigger (which I actually don't like). I noticed two to three days before my period I started spotting, it took me a few days to actually get a full blown period. I'm just not starting my 2nd month, so we'll see how it goes. | M | 23 | 1 months | 12/19/2006 | 2 | Pregnancy-prevention | Bad: Acne, unordinary facial hair growth, loss of sex drive, mood swings before period Good: No weight gain, light flow, shortened days on period | I took Levlite for 1.5 years and didn't start to see acne and unusual facial hair growth until 6 months into my prescription. I originally switched from Ortho Low to Levlite because of weight gain issues. Weight gain issues were solved with Levlite, but am now battling with constant acne breakouts and monthly visits to the spa to wax facial hair. Getting costly and looking to switch to a pill that does not cause weight gain, acne or facial hair! | F | 25 | 1.5 years | 12/19/2006 | 3 | Pregnancy prevention | Spells of depression, no sex drive, migraine headaches, | my period has been consistent though compared to Ortho Tri and Lo. | F | 24 | 3 months | 10/17/2006 | 3 | Pregnancy prevention | Spells of depression, no sex drive, migraine headaches, | my period has been consistent though compared to Ortho Tri and Lo. | F | 24 | 3 months | 10/17/2006 | 3 | Regulate Monthly Cycles | I've barely been on it for a month, but I've been experiencing extra bleeding. My doctor calls it spotting, but when it's so much blood that I have to use a tampon,that's serious. So far, my period has lasted for three weeks,vs. my 3 day periods. And no,it doesn't clear up your face.It kind of broke me out. | F | 19 | 1 months | 9/12/2006 | 1 | dysmennoreah | I had headaches the first week with morning nasea and a general decrease in appetite. The second week I exprienced heavy bleeding and cramps with swelling in my throat. The worst was the extreme depression from about the second or third day. I quit after only 14 days and the side effects went away almost immediately. | F | 27 | 14 days | 8/24/2006 | 5 | Birth Control | Swollen boobs first two months but boobs got bigger :) | I love it! | F | 20 | 4 months | 8/23/2006 | 2 | Birth control | Break through bleeding every 2 days, horrible cramps, headaches, feeling like I had the Flu. | The 1st month was fine, the 2nd month/2nd pack is when all the side effects started to happen. I bleed evry 2 days or so and it's not light, so I don't even know when I might bleed next. I'm thinking about switching. | F | 21 | 3 months | 7/18/2006 | 5 | mood control | Levlite has been great. No bad side effects at all. It feels like I am not taking a bc pill. If anything I feel my mood is a lot better! I am bipolar so that is why I turned to bc pills for some help with mood swings. so far so good;) | I have only been on levlite 2 weeks so I'll update you all.GREAT FOR BIPOLAR WOMEN SO FAR. I heard it was good for bipolar women to start on a low dose pill. But if you are bipolar please stay away from Yasmin with drsp and any of the tri-cyclics-trust me!! I was a weeping fool on Yasmin and my hair started falling out and then I couldn't sleep when I went off of it so that was back in February. I haven't been on another pill since until now. and I was on a tri-cyclic in 2001 and just remember the varying levels of estrogen playing havoc with my mood...yuck.. Good luck. Levlite's a winner! | F | 31 | 15 days | 7/2/2006 | 5 | help with severe cramps | weight gain | i used to get SEVERE cramps during my period, and my period would last for weeks or even months at a time. finally i went to a doctor and they suggested i try levlite. i was skeptical and against the idea at first but i noticed a huge improvement immediately after i started taking it and by my next period everything completely leveled out and i can pinpoint EXACTLY what day i will start and end my period. i did gain weight at an alarming rate at first, but that eventually leveled out as well. | F | 18 | 4 years | 6/29/2006 | 3 | Birth control | Horrible PMS, I get almost suicidal a couple of days before I get my period. | My periods are almost non existent and the cramps are almost all gone. It hasn't done much for my skin, and it has afected my moods a lot, I get deadly PMS and just go psycho. Will try skipping the break weeks to see if I can skip PMS all together. I haven't experienced any weight gain, but been able to loose 25 pounds while on it. | F | 21 | 2 months | 4/21/2006 |