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 |
| 3 | birth control | The first pack, I started to have breakthrough bleeding the 2nd week, which cont'd till I started my proper period on the white pills. I started the 2nd pack and the exact same thing happened again. The only good thing so far about this pill is that I've lost 11lbs. I have absolutely no appetite whatsoever. I was 120lbs and now weigh 109lbs. | F | 33 | 60 days | 4/18/2006 | 3 | birth control | Two periods a month, or periods lasting 2 weeks. | After 2.5 or 3 years of taking Levlite (and, occasionally, the generic version, Lessina)I started to have weird, sometimes heavy bleeding between periods, or a period lasting 2 weeks. Some months I would just have a regular period, and I would think things had returned to normal, but then the next month my cycle would be weird again. This has been going on for over a year. I didn't have any other side effects, so my doctor told me I should stay on Levlite if the bleeding wasn't bothering me. Because Levlite is such a light dose, it may not be strong enough to regulate my period, but, in general, she said it's better to stay on the lightest pill possible. However, the whole point of being on the pill was to have sex without getting pregnant and with the bleeding all the time, I was having way too little sex. The doctor gave me an rx for ovcom 35 and I will try that for a few months to see what happens. | F | 23 | 4 years | 4/6/2006 | 3 | help w/ovarian cysts | breast tenderness. Breakthough bleeding w/in 2nd wk of starting. longer than usual periods. Mood swings, makes me feel very angry and depressed. going to give it another month If no change going to try something else hate feeling this way | F | 25 | 50 days | 1/18/2006 | 1 | Birth Control | Extreme mood-swings, irritability, depression, weight gain, loss in sex drive, heavy bleeding during period, very bad cramps and pms, breast soreness, nipple discomfort and soreness, | I really don't like this pill. If I'm going to be angry (sometimes violent) and depressed all the time, then I really need to switch. Before taking this pill (and another one that i tried), I was happy and never sad or angry and I was never really self-conscious about my body. I've actually had thoughts of suicide while on this pill. I really don't recommend this pill to anyone. | F | 19 | 3 months | 10/28/2005 | 2 | birth Control | I have had break through bleeding, headaches, morning sickness, and my stomach hurts every morning no matter what. | It did help my IBS though. | F | 18 | 90 days | 8/20/2005 | 3 | Regulate Monthly Cycles | Break through bleeding two weeks into the 1st pill pack that lasted for 10 days. Break through bleeding begining again with 2nd pill pack but this time closer to the end of the pink pills, so within 5 days of starting the white pills. Hoping that with the next pill pack the cycles will be regulated and in timing with the pill packs. I have also developed a yeast infection that I am having problems getting rid of, I hope this passes. | I was on Levlite about 5 yrs ago and had to get off them due to high blood pressure. Before they were a life saver, and eventually my cycles were non=existant. I am hoping for this again. Now I am 70 lbs down, and my blood pressure is now normal and I am on no meds. So I hope it will do what I need now 5 yrs later. | F | 47 | 2 months | 5/17/2005 | 2 | Doctor recommended | Headaches, light bleeding 1 month, heavy the next, weight gain and mood swings | F | 25 | 1 years | 5/15/2005 | 5 | No side effects. | I've taken Levite for over three years and love it. No weight gain, no pain, my periods are basically non-exsistant--what more could you ask for?!? | F | 27 | 3 years | 4/22/2005 | 1 | birth control | By the end of the first week, I noticed feelings of depression, tiredness, breast soreness, loss of nipple sensitivity, and loss of libido. | F | 36 | 1 weeks | 4/20/2005 | 3 | prevent pregnancy | This is my second month of using Levlite. My PMS discomfort (bloating, cramps, breast tenderness) is gone. HOWEVER, I have experienced extreme mood swings during the third week of the pack. UGH! I don't know if I can take this every month! | F | 29 | 2 months | 12/31/2004 | 2 | birth control | Terrible mood swings. Angry, crying, out of control--it's horrible and I want to switch | F | 28 | 3 months | 11/19/2004 | 4 | | 11/17/2004 | 1 | birth control | bloating, headaches, you name it. Happier in ortho tri lo | F | 25 | 3 months | 11/8/2004 | 3 | birth control | I experienced breakthrough bleeding during first week of pillpack and this only started happening after I'd been on Levlite for 9 months. I had headaches (period migraines) during my period, and longer periods. I also gained about 5-7 pounds and my breasts got bigger in first 3 months. One month my period would be very light and the next month it would be very heavy and last 7-9 days. | Levlite is a great low-dosage birth control pill, however, I was much happier with other low-dosage pills such as Mircette, LoEstrin 1/20 and Alesse, which had fewer side effects. | F | 26 | 1 years | 10/21/2004 | 5 | birth control | Some breath-through bleeding in the first 2 months of use; I think it's because it is so low dosage. | I gained no weight, no emotional side effects. These are not good at improving your complexion, however. Overall, very good pills! | F | 30 | 4 months | 9/15/2004 | 4 | Contraceptive | Some minor breast swelling and tenderness | these are great! I have experienced no weight gain and I am not on an emotional roller coaster. My mestratual cramps are normally unbearable, however on the Levlite they have all but dissapeared. They are expensive on my plan though so thinking of switching. | M | 28 | 2 months | 6/12/2001 |