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 |
| 2 | Fewer periods | Loss of libido, decreased ability to climax, weight retention/gain | Been taking Quasense, a generic. It took me a while, but I started realizing that my libido was severely diminished, and it had become very difficult for me to climax. Discussed this with my boyfriend, and he had noticed the same thing. Also, I began walking/jogging about five days per week over a month ago, but haven't really lost any weight. Was beginning to feel very discouraged and wondered what was wrong with me. So relieved to have found this website. Am going to d/c this drug effective tomorrow, have a period, and return to my old pills next Sunday. | F | 35 | 4 weeks | 5/7/2007 | 1 | Birth control and fewer periods | breakthrough bleeding, depression, breat tenderness | I have been on Seasonale for 12 weeks now and I have taken other forms of birth control but none like this. Halfway through I started bleeding this like brown colored blood and it went on for two weeks. Then the depression started, I have found that I become so angry easily and I cry at least once a day. This was not my personality at all. After reading other comments I am going to stop taking it TODAY!!! | F | 21 | 12 weeks | 5/7/2007 | 4 | to prevent pregnancy | a little breast leakage and slightly bigger, sometimes mood swings, Cleared up anything I had on my face, I feel bloated sometimes and gassy | Its not a bad pill but I think I will switch over before weight gain comes in the picture. | F | 19 | 1 months | 5/3/2007 | 1 | to reduce periods | Everything was good til week 4(or so I thought) I started bleeding and continued to do so for 3 weeks.. Additionally I could not understand why I was growing a belly, feeling depressed and constantly barking at my husband for no reason.. I stopped taking seasonale today because I am leaving for Hawaii in 2 weeks and didnt want to be stuck with uncontrolled bleeding.. I am hoping it will all end by the time its time to go | The pill from hell.. I'd rather bleed for 5 days and know when its coming then constantly have to worry about starting.. Not worth the headache or side effects | F | 45 | 7 weeks | 4/29/2007 | 3 | Birth control | Been on Seasonale for about 1.5 months now. For about that length of time I've been experiencing a feeling of being "blue", anxiety, moodiness, fatigue and complete lack of sex drive. Until a couple days ago it didn't dawn on me that these symptoms could be side effects of this pill - I was distraught that my lack of interest in sex was a sign of problems in my marriage. When I searched for side effects I found this website and I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. After reading about so many with similar experiences I'm now convinced it's this med that's causing all the problems and NOT dissatisfaction with my husband or marriage...thank God! | F | 32 | 1.5 months | 4/27/2007 | 2 | prevent pregnancy/ shorten periods | weight gain, irritability, decreased sex drive | I wish I had found this website 6 weeks ago. I could not figure out for the life of me why I had gained nearly 8 pounds in 6 weeks when I had completely changed my diet and had started jogging and exercising about 3 times per week. Nearly all of the weight is in my lower stomach - I look like I am pregnant! I have major irritability; you know, the kind where you constantly envision punching people in the face for no reason. And my sex drive is at an all time low. I am throwing out the rest of my pill pack TODAY!! I'd rather bleed for 7 days straight than deal with this. | F | 31 | 6 weeks | 4/26/2007 | 1 | recommended by dr | wieght gain. irritability. bloating. terrible PMS & cramping (whereas i had little to none on other pills) breakthrough bleeding (black/dk brown) at least one week per month. Horrible night sweats to the point that i have undergone MRIs for tyroid testing (all negative - likely THIS TERRIBLE PILL). Breast swelling and tenderness all of the time. | F | 33 | 1.5 years | 4/24/2007 | 3 | possible endometriosis | vaginal dryness, recurring yeast infections, weight gain, decreased sex drive, hungry often, very emotional at times for no good reason. | Seasonale helped my severe abdonimal pain and periods thought to be caused by endometriosis. I was unable to have sex because it was so painful. After six months on other pills I felt better, but utlimately switched to seasonale to help give my body a break. In the last year I have been experiencing other side affects that I connect with the bc. I went off the pill this week and then came across this site. I hope I feel more like myself not being on it. It is very expensive too. I don't mind that I was on because it helped one problem,on the other hand I am happy to be off it because it seemed to cause other problems for me. | F | 27 | 15 months | 4/23/2007 | 1 | prevent pregnancy | Weight Gain!!! I have never had a lump in breast and breast cancer does not run in the family. After taking the pill for almost a year I found a tumor in my breast. Bad headachs, depression. No sex drive. | It was great at first but now I am going off it. | F | 21 | 1 years | 4/23/2007 | 1 | endometriosis | 15lb gain, cupsize up to a D!!! and they ALWAYS hurt!!! swollen tummy, cramps STILL happening, spotting, VERY moody and depressed, heartburn, headachs! | i HATE this stuff! | F | 22 | 3 months | 4/23/2007 | 1 | Because I had 2 cycles a month | I was on Seasonale all of 6 weeks, when I found a lump in my right breast, I had just had an examintaion in April of 2005, I started taking seasonale in August of 2005. On October 1st 2005 I found a lump, on October 12th I was diagnosed with Breast cancer at a stage 3A. I wouldnt recommend this drug to anyone. On the back of the Pamphlet it states can cause Breast Cancer even 10 years after you stop taking it. So no sex drive, weight gain, depression thats nothing, I dont want to die from a hormone and I almost did!!!!! If you are on it STOP TAKING IT!!!!!!!! seek other means of birth control!!!! | Should not be allowed to be sold on the market | F | 36 | 6 weeks | 4/20/2007 | 1 | I am on my 4th mth of Seasonale. I went to the doctor last week because I have no energy, night sweats, depressed & just don't have any get up & go about myself. I sat & tried to figure out what was wrong with me. I even had an additional aids test (test every 6 mths), because I though maybe that was why I was so tired, but felt that couldn't be the reason because I was gaining alot of weight. After reading all the reviews on this site, I truly feel that all the issues I'm having are attributed to the pills. I have gained 14 pds in the 3.5 mths I've been on them, as well as mood swings. As of this moment, I will no longer take Seasonale. As stated before, It's not worth the current issues. | Will stop this pill immediately. Thank you everyone for your reviews. I never thought birth control pills could really give you these types of issues! | F | 41 | 3 months | 4/19/2007 | 1 | Birth Control | EXTREME ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION. Suicidal!!! Also breast size increased one full size, extreme bloating (over 5 lbs.) | The anxiety and depression were extreme! Breasts hurt, increased from 34C to 36D in one week! They also developed infection. Felt like impacted breasts (like when I nursed!) Bloated up like a water balloon. Quit and would never take again or never recommend. This is a dangerous drug. Also, read the insert. Says can increase chance of breast cancer! Ugh. And this is FDA approved?! | F | 40 | 7 days | 4/19/2007 | 5 | Birth Control | Occassional break through bleeding. | I love it! NO complaints here! | M | 41 | 2 years | 4/18/2007 | 1 | Birth Control/Regulate Menstruation | Weight gain, lethargy, extremely low libido, heavier and longer periods, horrible PMS & cramps, nipple tenderness...just to name a few. | I can't believe I stayed on this pill for as long as I did! I don't recommend this pill to anyone! In fact, I make it a point to tell women NOT to go on Seasonale. I am a very, happy person normally, but Seasonale changed that! I went on Seasonale last year about this time because I was interested in the "fewer" periods. When I first started taking it, I didn't immediately notice anything. My first pack I started bleeding after 6 weeks of taking it, and I bled all the way through when I was supposed to get my period. Me being the optimist I am, I decided to give it another try. It happened again, and again. I should have gone off the pill right away, but I moved out of state and couldn't find an OB GYN, so I stayed on it. My optimism quickly turned to negativity and I felt like screaming at people all the time. I was never happy, and have cried for no reason so many times. I have gained over 25 lbs. and my sex drive is a HUGE disappointment! My boyfriend is extre | F | 27 | 1 years | 4/17/2007 | 1 | fewer periods | Seasonale - virtually none Jolessa - extreme irritability, nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, swollen breasts, no period for nine months | I had a little break-through bleeding at first on Seasonale. Since starting Jolessa, I haven't had a single day that I felt good. I have to eat constantly to stave off the nausea. Complete lack of energy and sex drive. I've taken the sugar pills, but I haven't had a period in almost a year, which I don't think is healthy. My insurance doesn't want to pay for Seasonale, so I guess I'll have to go back to Ortho Tri Cyclen and skip the sugar pills a few times. | F | 27 | 3 years | 4/15/2007 | 3 | severe menorrhagia | Significant weight gain of 15 pounds in approximately 2 months, which has caused me to feel very depressed about my appearance. I have a small frame and went from a size 4 to a size 8 in a matter of weeks. Virtually everyday I have outgrown more and more of my clothes. I also have breast tenderness and feel bloated---I look like I did when I was 4 months pregnant. Agitation has also been a problem with daily bouts of anger. | I went on Seasonale b/c I had had 3+ weeks of very heavy bleeding with a prior history of chronic, profound anemia requiring blood transfusions and iron injections. The Seasonale stopped the bleeding, initially, but after a couple of weeks, the bleeding started again and was even worse than it had been. My physician instructed me to take 2 pills per day, which I have been doing for the past month. This has stopped the heavy bleeding, but I am still spotting on a daily basis. I am seeing a specialist in 2 weeks and hope to go off from the Seasonale, so that my body can go back to normal and I can fit into my clothes again. | F | 44 | 2 months | 4/11/2007 | 1 | hormonal migranes | weight gain, depression | I just stopped taking Seasonale and I'm wondering if there's anyone out there who has also stopped taking this drug. If so, how long before you started feeling yourself again? Will this weight come off easily with diet and exercise? I am anxious to feel happy and myself again. | 40 | 3 months | 4/11/2007 | 2 | Birth Control | weight gain, heavier periods, severe decrease in libido, dehydration, dry mouth, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, no relief from PMS and cramps | I was taking Seasonale for about 2 1/2 years and weight gain began almost immediately. I gained 40 pounds, went from a size 2 to a 10 and up 3 cup sizes. In the 2nd year I started experiencing the uncomfortable sexual side effects and the dehydration and dryness. I also developed chronic yeast infections, though I'm not sure if this is related. I've now been off for about 10 days. Though I have not seen any improvements yet, I am hoping that will happen soon. My doctor didn't seem to think any of this was an issue, but when I told her all I had read about others experiencing similar side effects she gave me the option of trying YAZ, which I readily agreed to. Fewer periods is not worth pain, 40 pounds of weight gain and complete disintigration of your sex life. | F | 23 | 2.5 years | 4/10/2007 | 1 | Birth Control | Persistent sweating, night sweats, bleeding, bloating | Horrible, horrible, horrible!! I took Seasonale for only 2 months about 6 months ago and some of the symptoms have yet to go away. I felt like I was going into early menopause. I would noticeably sweat all time, night sweats, yeast infections(which I rarely got), breakthrough bleeding and bleeding after intercourse, weight gain, vaginal dryness, the list goes on and I wish some of them would go away. My doctor says she hasn't heard any bad reports like what I had but I will be showing her this website. Thanks | F | 21 | 2 months | 4/10/2007 |