SEASONALE Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; LEVONORGESTREL)Average Rating: 2.2 (766 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare SEASONALE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR SEASONALE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | Taking it to eliminate periods | NO SEX DRIVE. Sex even seems silly, ridiculous and gross to me now. I am on the version called Qausense. Also have breakthrough bleeding every single day for over two months. Had to let myself have two periods to clear out my system and start over with no breakthrough bleeding. | Glad to see proof that others are having similar problems. I thought it was just me going through early menopause or something. I thought I got too old for sex or something and lost interest because of my age? I don't want a sexual partner AT ALL. I like the idea of a companion to hang out with but what guy is going to go for that arrangement? | F | 37 | 2 years | 1/9/2008 | 1 | Less periods | hives, depression, anxiety, weight gain, night sweats | I would not recommend taking this. I was on it for three months and then I started breaking out in awful itchy hives. I was always tired and moody. I also had horrible night sweats. I've been to the doctors for the past 4 months trying to figure out what caused all of this. I've also had plenty of blood test done. If you are breaking out in hives or any other rashes stop taking this drug!! | F | 21 | 8 months | 1/9/2008 | 1 | regulate periods & control bleeding | Nothing for about 6 weeks. Then: INTENSE cramping; EXTREMELY heavy period (w/ heavy flow & LARGE clots) lasting for WEEKS; mood swings; insomnia; diminished sex drive; headaches; night sweats. | My girlfriend started taking Quasense about 9 - 10 weeks ago. The first six weeks were uneventful. After that her period started - and continued for weeks. She had intense cramping (which she'd never had before) and was passing HUGE clots. Her doctor had advised her to stay the course - but a period that lasts for WEEKS?! That's nuts. She began having night sweats and mood swings, insomnia and depression. We did our research before filling her prescription -- but didn't find anything in any of the literature or websites that made us believe that we'd run into side effects like these. Even in situations where these side effects were noted as a possibility the literature usually stated that it would occur in less than 1% of women who took the drug. Looking at this website, I can see how misleading the drug company information was. I feel so bad for her, that she's subjected herself to 10 weeks of torture. | 36 | 10 weeks | 1/8/2008 | 2 | swollen breasts, breakthrough bleeding, insomnia every night. | F | 37 | 2.5 days | 1/6/2008 | 3 | less periods | weight gain, loss of sex drive, night sweats | I have been taking Seasonale (then was switched to the generic) for 4 1/2 years. I started at 120lbs and just went to the dr today and was 136. I didnt notice the weight gain because it was minimal over the years. I did not realize why I was having night sweats or hair loss until I found this site. Also, after about 6 months on it I completely lost my sex drive. I thought it was because I worked so much, but I do not work anymore and I STILL have no libido, so I know it has to be the BCP. Getting a copper IUD (no hormones!) put in next week. Hope it helps. Good news is Dr said I can still use BCP to skip periods for an event (like my honeymoon) even with the IUD which is great to have the option! | F | 27 | 4.5 years | 1/3/2008 | 3 | cramping/bleeding/pms | BLOOD CLOTS!!! Great for pms, bleeding and cramps but ended up in hospital at Christmas time FOR DAYS. | My doctor recommended Seasonale for my situation since I don't smoke, I excercise, and am not over weight. She said there was no reason I should suffer with cramps and things. Within 3 months I was suffering with strnge body pains. I asked if other patients complained about muscular and joint pains. She said no. I've had mysterious pains since 3 months into the use of this pill but never made a connection until now. | F | 41 | 2 days | 1/1/2008 | 3 | Birth Control | Weight Gain Night Sweats Raised BP | The weight gain is by for the worst. I put on 20lbs in 1 year (2004). In March of 2005 I started using the Zone Meal Plan (eating all organics), doing an hour of Cardio 5 days a week, and 3 hours of strength training with a personal trainer every week. I was able to get 10lbs off in 2005 but nothing after that. I maintained in 2006 but I was very unhappy due to all the effort I was putting into my diet and exercise program. 2007 was a busy year and my diet and exercise suffered... Guess What? Weight Gain. 12lbs! I am going off the pill and back to my strict diet and exercise program in Jan 2008. Now, am back up to my original 20lbs! 20lbs that I want to loose before trying to get pregnant in the fall. The weight issue is the worst side effect that I experienced. The night sweats and hot flashes have been going on for the last 4 years. I am looking forward to those going away, too! BP went from Low/Normal to Normal/Board Line High. It's been more Board Line High the last 2 yrs. Seasonal | F | 30 | 4 years | 12/30/2007 | 2 | to prevent pregnancy | weight gain, acne, horrible cramps, moodiness, spotting. | I've been taking the generic form, Seasonique for 3 months. I immediately started breaking out all the time, especially on my chin and shoulders. I've gained at least 10 pounds (probabaly more but i'm too afraid to get back on the scale) in the stomach, hips and thighs. I haven't gained weight in like 5 years. I basically bled through the entire 3rd month and had spotting in the first 2. I also had really really bad cramps (i never have cramps) during the 3rd month. I know spotting is a side effect and will get better, but basically have a period for 3 months is not worth it. I'm switching to Necon next week and hoping that some of this weight goes away!!! | F | 23 | 3 months | 12/28/2007 | 2 | Fewer periods. | Extemely moody the first few months. My husband really wanted me to go off of it becase of the mood I was constantly in. I am an emotional person, but I do believe that Seasonale caused me to be more emotional. | I started Seasonale March 2005 when I was 22. I went off of it in Febuary 2007 and my husband and I conceived in June. I miscarried that August at 12 weeks. What my OB failed to tell me was that this pill was not designed for long time use. It is great for athletes who do not want a period every month and for women who may not want to be on their period for a specific day (example: wedding day). I believe that I miscarried because I was on this pill for way too long and my body was not ready to be pregnant. The "baby" stopped developing at 5 weeks, but my body continued to act as if nothing was wrong. At week 12 I had an emergancy D&C. Now here it is, almost January 2008 and still not pregnant. Having fewer periods was not worth the physical pain I went through and the emotional stress that I am still going through. | F | 25 | 2 years | 12/27/2007 | 1 | Fewer Periods/Birth Control | extreme mood swings, weight gain, break-through bleeding, & bloating | Since day 1 of taking this drug (generic QUASENSE) I have been a totally different person. I cry at the drop of a hat, get angry at my husband over ridiculous things, and am generally depressed. Before this I was on Yasmin and didn't have any of these problems. I have gained almost 20 lbs in the last 10 months and I can't make it stop. Between that and the bloating I look like I'm about 5 months pregnant (all in the tummy area) I bleed the last month of the pills on and off so I always have to be 'prepared'. I absolutely HATE this drug and just called my Dr. to go back on Yasmin and I can't wait to be myself again (and I bet my husband can't wait either)! It is absolutely NOT worth the fewer periods so think twice. | F | 25 | 10 months | 12/27/2007 | 1 | decreased periods | heavy bleeding, cramping, circulation problems, tender breasts, vaginal dryness | I was on the generic version of Seasonale, quasense for a month and a half before I started bleeding heavily non-stop for almost 2 weeks. I took to reduce my periods which are associated with my migraine headaches. My doctor told me to double my dose to stop the bleeding, which I did for 4 days before it began to lighten up. Around the same time I increased dosage, I started having numbness in my left leg. I then dropped the dosage down to normal and have started spotting again! I also had awful vaginal dryness, so sex is *very* uncomfortable. I found this website and immediately stopped taking the pills. I will go back to ortho-novum, which I was on for 2 years before this. | F | 33 | 1.5 months | 12/27/2007 | 1 | To help with Endo... | Where to i start...no sex drive,weight gain (12lbs), moodiness, pimples (arms, back, face), mood swings, HAIR LOSS, night sweats, day sweats, spotting non-stop 2-3 weeks, feeling down all the time... Do not take this pill its terrible!!! | F | 24 | 4.5 months | 12/26/2007 | 3 | birth control/ fewer periods | weight gain, break through bleeding | I am still on it and I like it. I am really unsatisfied with my weight gain. When I started the pill I weighed 115 and now, two years later I weigh 165, and that is a lot of weight to put on! I didn't gain as much weight when I was working out every day. It is great for fewer periods, and my partner likes that too. Also I have fewer headaches than I used to and I don't have to take acne meds anymore because seasonale took care of it for me. | F | 20 | 2 years | 12/22/2007 | 1 | endometriosis | nausea, severe mood swings, and way short fuse, not to mention, being very sensitive, and crying at anything. i'm glad to see i'm not alone. i was starting to think i was psycotic. | F | 35 | 6 months | 12/22/2007 | 1 | to have less periods | None. Thank you all for taking the time to write down your comments. I gave my prescription in today but I am gonna cancel it tomorrow. | F | 33 | | 12/21/2007 | 5 | fewer periods, birth control | spotting my first couple pill packs | The spotting went away with in the first year. Periods so light I only need lite tampons. I also rarely get cramps. This pill has caused no weigh gain. Don't take generic birth control, it's less effective, do your research.No one pill is right for everyone.But if you stick with the pill for more than a few weeks the side effects(especially the bleeding) will usually get better.Remember this is a 90 day pill pack not a 30 day, and with any birth control pill you have to give your body time to adjust to the hormones,and no 2 weeks or 2 months isn't enough time for you to know. | F | 22 | 4 years | 12/15/2007 | 1 | Fewer periods, birth control | Weight gain, tiredness, depression, moodiness, loss of sex drive | I started taking Quasense the generic for seasonale in September. Since that date I have gained about 9 pounds. It seems that no matter what I do or eat I gain weight. I have been in a "mood" for the past 3 months and haven't been able to pinpoint why. After reading the comments on the pill I am convinced that alot of my issues are related to the pill. I can eat virtually nothing and weigh a pound more the next day on the scale. It is very frustrating. Hardly none of my pants fit & I can't afford to buy new clothes. I am STOPPING the pill immediately. Keeping my fingers crossed the weight will go away as fast as it came and that I will get in a better mood soon. | F | 33 | | 12/13/2007 | 1 | heavy periods, bad cramps | weight gain, depression, break through bleeding | I've been taking this drug for 5 weeks now and have gained 10 pounds. My period started 9 days ago and shows no signs of stopping and I have cramps every day. Thanks to this website and all of your posts I'm quitting this pill today. I just hope the bleeding stops soon and I can lose the weight quickly. If anyone that has gained weight and then gone off of this pill can contact me about their experience, I would appreciate it | F | 31 | 5 weeks | 12/10/2007 | 1 | less periods | Acne, Depression, spotting and break through bleeding for 2 months straight, headaches (jolessa - generic brand) | My skin started breaking out terribly - never been that bad before in my life and when I asked my doctor if it could be connected she said no, that birth control clears up your skin, not the opposite... clearly not true. Having my period for 2 months straight and everything that goes with it (irritability, depression, cramps) defeats the purpose of taking a pill to have less periods! Switching pills asap. The comments on here are really comforting to know that all this was connected and I wasn't imagining it! | F | 24 | 3 months | 12/8/2007 | 1 | I wanted Fewer Periods | Major Depression, Mood Swings, Weight Gain, fatigue | Since I started taking this medication I have been depressed, exhausted, moody (yelling at my kids a lot, and gained 10 lbs in a month. I thought there was a reasonable explanation for all these things but now I think it's the medication. I am going to get new BC pills and see if it helps these symptoms. | F | 29 | 30 days | 12/7/2007 |