SEASONALE Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; LEVONORGESTREL)

Average Rating: 2.2 (766 Ratings)

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 3  Less Periods I never had any problems with seasonale such as mood swings, weight gain, acne or breast tenderness. The only complaint is that when I lost my pills for a few days (foud them 2 days later) and then caught up taking my pills..ever since then, I have been spotting (for almost two months now) other than those couple of days, I take my pill regularly every day. I am almost done with this pack and I will be switching to something else just for the mere fact that I hate the fear of spotting after missing one pill. F 21 6 months
2/24/2009
 1  Birth Control Mood swings/Irritability!!!!! heartburn, dizziness, fatigue, mid-section weight gain, depression, heart palpitations, anxiety/panic attacks, headaches. After a short time on Seasonale, and after weeks of heavy spotting, I experienced severe mood swings and this plethora of side effects. I am so surprised to see that all of what I was experiencing was all related to this one pill!!!! I had been very concerned about my declining health, and am quite relieved that this is all from one source. My fiancé is quite relieved, as I am not sure we would have made it to our wedding day otherwise... after 2 weeks of being on this I really changed... he kept saying that I am not the same person I was just weeks before about 2 weeks ago, and I have only been on it for 5 weeks. I thought it was just stress until the depression and panic attacks set in this weekend... I am so done with this b/c!!! Thanks to everyone for putting in their feedback and making it so easy to understand why this b/c is NOT for me! F 48 5 weeks
2/23/2009
 1  ovarian cysts weight gain, hair loss, extreme joint pain, excessive perspiration, breakthrough bleeding, heartburn/nausea First six months were ok. Then the symptoms started. Had thyroid checked, but then found out that this medication affects blood tests for thyroid! F 18 1.5 years
2/16/2009
 2  Birth control and endometriosis Acne, weight gain, blood clots, breast soreness. My endometriosis pain is soooo much better. I liked the idea of 4 periods per a year and my DR. felt it would help lessen the pain of my endometriosis. My endometriosis is better. Periods are not as bad, pain is better no cramping all the time as before. The problems that I did not attridute to Seasonal until a friend told my she had the same problems on it and I read these reviews from were SEVERE acne, and the weight gain. I gained 30 pounds even with going on crazy diets where I would lose 10 pounds only to get it back. I do eat healthy, I am very active, walk 2 to 3 times a week, do all the yard work, and I am a pre-k teacher. Like others have said before me I have never had a problem with weight before I started this medication. My hair did start falling out around the time I started on seasonal also. I didn't realize these problems might all be connected until I read this review. I have even been to several DRs with these concerns only to be told that I was fine get used to the acne, try weight watchers it was normal for m F 37 3.5 years
2/15/2009
 3  generic Joleesa Bad acne on face and upper back, rosacea, loss of sex drive, vaginal dryness, slight weight gain, neck stiffness, increased facial hair, fatigue Positives: This worked great in the fact that my PMDD vanished and I became a less frantic and worried person. My periods were light and I never spotted once over the 2 years I have been taking it. However, the side effects I described and the fact that I have gained at least 10 pounds since I started using it, even though I go to the gym 3 times a week are serious issues. I am switching to Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo. F 39 2 years
2/11/2009
 3  birth control breast soreness, increased appetite for unhealthy/fatty foods, more irritable/moody, increased insomnia I started the generic about 2 weeks ago and already have noticed ALOT of breast tenderness. While I don't sleep well in the first place, I used to be able to get at least 4-5hrs sleep w/out the use of a sleep aid, now I need a sleeping pill to help me stay asleep for 4-5hrs. I have not really noticed a weight gain yet, but I have noticed I am craving unhealthy/fatty/salty foods more, which is something I've never really been interested in consuming before. I've also noticed that I'm more depressed and have a more labile mood--some days are fine, other days I feel really down. I'm going to try it for a three month cycle to see if it gets better, but if it doesn't, I'll switch to something else. F 22 2 weeks
2/10/2009
 1  for fewer periods insomnia, weight gain, moodiness, nauseau i thought i was going crazy - glad to see others in the same frame of mind...i'm done with this pill! F 34 2 weeks
2/7/2009
 5  Severe PMS and cramping Massive weight gain & 40 day long period which only stopped because I went off of the Seasonale pill. This is an update to my previous post. Was on Seasonale for 2 months and bled almost the entire time. Changed to Mirena IUD and it's been EXCELLENT. Only Mirena side effect was increased breast size and had to buy new bras. F 43 2 months
2/6/2009
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 1  Birth Control WHERE DO I BEGIN! I came to this site to seek answers of why I've experienced so many problems, and I guess I'm not the only one! I've gained a sickening amount of weight, I have terrible mood swings, and my husband to atest to the fact that my sex drive is NON-EXSISTANT. This pill is terrible and I am discontinuing, especially after realizing I'm not just crazy and there are others out there going through the same thing... Don't try it. A period once a month is way better than the side effects that come along with this pill F 27 1 years
2/3/2009
 2  Birth control, severe period crampi Bloating, slight weight gain. The most noticeable side effect I've experienced has been SEVERE loss in sex drive and an increase in fatigue. I've never had a problem with breakthrough bleeding, and Seasonale did help alleviate the length and severity of my periods. However, the sex drive issues alone are enough of a reason to stay away. Try a lower hormone pill like Yaz instead. F 21 3 years
1/29/2009
 4   I have been taking Seasonale for the past 2 years. I am pretty happy with it. I had spotting for the first couple of months but it went away. Every pill makes you gain weight, moody, and all the other stuff everyone says. I have been a little crampy these past two weeks but I am on my last week of pills and it usually happens. So it just depends on you. Everyone is different. I love it. F 24 2 years
1/28/2009
 2  birth control Weight gain- approximately 10 pounds in 2 months despite very little change in lifestyle. Also low sex drive and vaginal dryness. I am going off this ASAP! F 29 2.5 months
1/28/2009
 3   YIKES! I just started taking the generic Jolessa today and I decided to take a look at some patient comments, WOW! WOW! AND WOW! I am petrified to take this pill! My Wedding is next month so my doc prescribed it to me today. What damage can be done, I'm only planning on taking it for 1 month only-Suggestions? Is this going to make me break out? Gain weight? HELP! I'm getting married in 3 weeks F 33 1 days
1/27/2009
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 1  To avoid period every month My doctor said that Seasonale would be fine for me to take. However, my body hasn't felt the same since taking it. I have now been off of Seasonale for almost 2 years, and most things have not gotten better. While on Seasonale, I gained a lot of weight, had terrible mood swings, ended up with migraines (never had a normal headache before taking it), was diagnosed with Vertigo because of severe dizziness, numbness and tingling in my face, tongue, head, and arms. I've seen a neurologist and ear, nose, and throat specialist. Since going off of Seasonale, I lost the weight, but still suffer from migraines, anxiety attacks, and dizziness. I am also taking a prescription for the anxiety and dizziness. I still don't feel like myself and I've had to change my lifestyle so much. I can't be around crowds or go to amusements parks (because of the dizziness, which I never had before taking this pill). If anyone else out there has experienced these same problems, I would appreciate if you could let me know. I think it is very possible that this pill has severe, long lasting side effects that are not mentioned. And, I feel that women should be aware and that the drug manufacturer should do something about it. F 31 1.5 years
1/26/2009
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 1  less periods Oh my goodness, where do I begin? I started taking seasonale to avoid having periods. I have experienced severe mood changes, weight gain, swollen ankles & anxiety attacks. Until i read this website i thought my body was shutting down. F 32 90 days
1/25/2009
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 1  higher estrogen and fewer periods I experienced weight gain, constant breast tenderness, mood swings, and worst of all my hair was falling out and became very thin on top. I was also breaking out constantly. I took the generic form for the whole 3 month cycle. I experienced heavy bleeding and clotting almost every other week that was worse than any period I have ever had. I was also bruising easily. I was on Yaz before this and switched only because I was missing periods. Yaz had no other side effects for me, am upset with my doctor for suggesting I switch to the Seasonale nightmare. Will go back on Yaz or another low dose BC. My dermatologist confirmed seasonale to be the cause of my breakouts and thinning hair. F 29 3 months
1/22/2009
 4  Birth Control CONS: At first it seemed hard to lose weight. I was eating right and working out, but I just wasn't getting any benefits. My weight, however, did not go above what it was before, I was just kind of stuck at the weight. My breasts are pretty tender still but I've just gotten used to it. At first, missing your period is scary and I did have to spend some money to buy pregnancy tests just to be sure that the pill was working and that I didn't miss my period due to a pregnancy, but it did its job. PROS: overall, I like this pill. I'm now working harder on what I eat and exercising and i AM losing weight. I have not experienced any spotting at all in 3 months, but I have an alarm set in my phone so I am sure to take it within 2 minutes of the same exact time everyday. If you do this, I believe you will not have any spotting. The first couple months just take some getting used to, but then your body adjusts. F 23 3 months
1/18/2009
 2  BC change: breakthrough bleeding CON: Extreme breast tenderness 21 days of spotting/bleeding; drop in sex drive; inability to orgasm; weight gain; dry skin; PRO: mood improvement from prior pill; less bad hair growth I switched from Alesse (and previously Marvelon) due to constant breakthrough bleading. Marvelon had made me crazy moody even screaming fits (really embarrassing). Alesse improved this but still had difficulties with the breakthrough bleeding. I was excited when my Dr. said I would have 3 periods a year but the side effects sent me running back for a change. After the third week I began spotting and over the next 21 days had daily spotting which on some days was as heavy as a regular period. During that time my breasts became so tender I could not roll over in bed without waking. I have fibrocystic breast disease and the tenderness generally goes away with my cycle; this pill made it worse than before. I have a generally super-high sex drive and this pill killed it, even curtailing my ability to orgasm. On a positive note although there were a few sensitive days during the first 3 weeks, my emotions leveled out far better than on previous pills and my skin was clear F 40 7 weeks
1/16/2009
 1  endometriosis SEVERE weight gain (even while following my Weight Watchers program and exercising 2-3 times a week), low sex drive, fatigue/low energy, acne, heavy discharge between periods, a 7+ week period through one pack, heavy clotting during periods, the list goes on! I would not recommend this drug to anyone. I am now turning to Lupron. I have tried so many birth controls and this is the one with the worst symptoms. Please don't use this drug if you don't have a medical condition such as endometriosis. Even then you should seriously consider other options. The weight gain alone is frustrating. F 27 2.5 years
1/15/2009
 1  trying to counteract menorrhagia increased intensity and frequency of migraines, weight gain, chronic bleeding (not breakthrough, but NONSTOP), nausea for the first 2 weeks This was horrible. I took it for 6 weeks, and spent the last 22 days bleeding. I've been off of it for 2 days and now my period is finally stopping. I already suffer from migraines, but this pill definitely increased the frequency (a couple per week rather then 3-4 per month) and the intensity (thought I was having aneurysms). I gained about 8 pounds, all around my hips/tummy. Just a very bad experience. F 34 6 weeks
1/10/2009

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