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 |
| 4 | Cramps, contracetption | No sex drive at all, minor nausea, migraines, fatigue, dizziness in the morning | I've been taking seasonale for 3 weeks now and it's been good. I take it every night at 10:30, and the nausea starts at about 3 am so I must be asleep before that otherwise I feel horribly nauseous. Other than that, it's been very good. I sometimes feel dizzy in the morning, I have a little more headaches than I used to but that doesn't cause any problem, and I feel tired at the end of the day, but not enough to get me to bed. I'm happy with the results of this pill so far, and I haven't had any breakthrough bleeding. I was horribly scared of taking this pill after reading comments but it's just awesome. Plus, my skin has incredibly cleared up and I don't have one single zit! | F | 20 | 3 weeks 1X day | 1/7/2012 | 3 | heavy periods clots | Well I started the pill july 3rd then in aug break though bleeding and then end os sept. Started 2nd pack no bleeding for 3weeks and then bleeding and now sweating ..will the sweating stop. Only been sweating for about a week or so. I plan to call my doctor. I never miss a pill. Taken at the sametime every morning. Should I be worried. | F | 37 | 1 days | 11/27/2011 | 1 | Birth control, cramps | Weight loss, depression | I'm a college student with generally very stable moods. I was on Jolessa for slightly less than 2 months and the last month my mood spiraled out of control. I had uncontrollable crying, depressed thoughts, not desire to eat or go out, and my friends were unable to get me out of my room. I lost 25 pounds in 2 weeks because I didnt eat but was better after 3 days off the pill | F | 20 | 2 months 1X day | 10/31/2011 | 4 | birth control | no side effects really . just a low sex drive!! | F | 25 | 7 months 1X day | 10/25/2011 | 1 | Birth control & Fibroids | Large blood clot in leg which led to multiple pulmonary embolisms. | F | 45 | 3 months 1X day | 10/15/2011 | 2 | Birth Control | Fluid retention, vaginal dryness | I took this pill for only a few days before wussing out. I know you should give your body 3 months to adjust to the hormone levels, but I gained water weight so rapidly that I feared I would get stretch marks if I stuck with it. My thighs were SORE (and bloated enough that if I crossed my legs while wearing jeans, they'd get tingly). It didn't necessarily look like I'd gained weight, but I could feel the difference (pants were certainly restricting). I couldn't believe that by the fourth morning, I seriously had to loosen my wristwatch! But this is just my experience. Good luck to you. | F | 21 | 5 days 1X day | 10/13/2011 | 1 | Jolessa | Weight gain, bloated, unsatiable appetite, no sex drive | My doctor prescribed this pill b/c I was having heavy bleeding. I didn't want to go on a pill b/c I had my tubes tied but it was either hormones or D&C procedure- so naturally,I chose the less invasive solution. Though this medication has evened my mood due to bad PMS and has not given me a menstrual cycle for the last month, I have gained 8 lbs in 5 weeks!! I am very active, (an avid runner) and work out 5-6 times a week. I have never had a problem with my appetitie or weight. Now, I have uncontrollable hunger. Not to mention that every morning I wake up with bloating in my face, hands and feet. I've stopped taking this pill last night and would rather deal with the monthly torture. | F | 33 | 5 weeks 1X day | 9/30/2011 | 2 | Treatment of long periods | Major weight gain. I was very active (soccer four times a week) and eat quite a healthy diet, during the first three month pack, and in that time i gained five pounds. once i stopped soccer at the begining of this month I've gained another 10 pounds! I'm also horribly depressed for no reason. I've become a huge bitch. also, no sex drive whatsoever. | F | 17 | 84 days 1X day | 9/18/2011 | 1 | Birth Control | chest pain, weak, tired, always sick | 9 years on this pill, was satisfied for 6 of them. The last 3 I had been diagnosed with diabetes, & tested for cancer, anemia, and heart problems. I couldn't take a shower without wanting to faint, severe heart pain, and ready for bed by 4pm everyday. By process of elimination, we found out it was Seasonale causing my symptoms. I switched to Microgestin Fe 1/20 with lower estrogen, and and feel like I am 23 years old vs 50. Wish my OBGYN had listened to my pleas for help a lot sooner!! | F | 23 | 9 years 30MG 1X day | 9/18/2011 | 4 | heavy periods | None | I was on loestrin 30 for 5 months. I use bcp for my heavy periods. This pill was making my periods even more heavy. I hated it. The only good side effect was a clear face... I gained weight even though i didnt eat and i always had cramps and break through bleeding. I was very moody and emotional. I smoked even more due to the stress i had and was always tired. So i took a month off and switched to this brand. I missed a couple pills in each week so far but have had no break through bleeding which i am very surprised at. My hair seems to be growing faster as well and thickening a bit more. My energy level has greatly increased which i was also very surprised at! (im anemic). I havent gained weight though which is great and i dont have a loss of appetite either although i get full faster, but still able to eat a small meal tiwce a day compared to a very small meal once a day. I have increased sexual desire and my pimples are clearing up. I did notice however that this past week i have had a lot of back pain. Which is normal due to my breast size. My breast themselves are fine- no change at all. So overall i was very scared in trying this pill but looks like it has been the best i have tried so far! Being only 4 weeks in usually i have bad side effects within 2 weeks. | F | 18 | 4 weeks 1X day | 8/25/2011 | 1 | Doctor error. Wanted SeasonIQUE | Spotting during week 8, full blown period week 9. Terrible cramps. NEVER missed a pill, OR taken one late. I'm switching back to Seasonique asap. | F | 22 | 9 weeks 1X day | 8/25/2011 | 3 | Regulation | WEIGHT GAIN. I joined a gym, I work out and eat healthy. I figured the weight gain had to do with my body, since I was heavier a few years back. Since taking this I have put on almost thirty pounds. Other than that, it has been fine. My period has been regular every three months and lighter than it would be off the pill. It is no longer worth it for me though as I cannot afford to buy new pants... | F | 21 | 9 months 1X day | 8/21/2011 | 4 | Contraceptive, fewer periods | Light nausea, improved skin appearance, heavy period for 2 weeks during last active week and placebo week. | I was a bit nauseous for the first week and a half on this pill. Afterwards that was completely gone, and my skin improved from oily with moderate acne, to regular as far as oiliness and only about one random pimple a month. I'm currently experiencing a pretty heavy period that has lasted 13 days, which started during the last week of the active pills and has gone into placebo week. Trying again for another month, as my doctor says to plow through this and keep on with this pill. | F | 18 | 12 weeks 1X day | 8/18/2011 | 1 | birth control | weight gain, mood changes, bruising on legs, rash, tiredness. | since she started this she started having awful stomach issues, she is 17 years old and when she was a baby she was on lacto free milk, thought this had flared back up, stopped dairy products then it got worse throwing up almost every night, thought it was greasy foods... still always tired, stomach hurting everytime she ate, legs looked like she was abused from the bruises, headaches, not as out going as she was, some weight gain went from a size 3 to a 5 in 3 months. I even thought something was seriously wrong with her, from the bruises. after finding this site i told her i do not want her taking them for even one more night, and she can start her ortho tri cyclen back sunday. | F | 17 | 3 months 1X day | 8/18/2011 | 1 | to regulate period | I have been taking Jolessa. It really is the devil. This is my second attempt with this stupid pill. Last time I ended up being anemic because I was getting a ton of vaginal blood clots. Second time, heading down the same direction. If you are having bad symptoms and your doctor tells you to stick with it. Don't do it. Follow your gut. Sometimes a medication is not good for a person | F | 34 | 1X day | 8/11/2011 | 3 | stop heaving bleeding | Bleeding that have not stop yet. | I personally am trying something new. I am taking this pill to help with the heavy bleeding. I am currently on the second sleeve on the first pack that was given to me. When I first started the pill, it stop my cycle within the 3 days of taking it. I was excited. Then once I started on the second sleeve, by the 3rd day my period stated. It is now going on 3 weeks and it haven't let up yet. It is not heavy, I am not in pain, but it is annoying. I am trying to give the pill a chance to do its job, but all it is doing is getting on my nerves. I will wait until I finish the enitre pack before trying something else. But OMG, this is just the worst. | F | 35 | 7 weeks 1X day | 8/10/2011 | 2 | controlling menstrual cycle | weight gain, depression/anxiety(?), acne | I think I have been on the generic Seasonale (Jolessa) for maybe 3 yrs. I take it strictly for cycle control as I have very heavy periods. I have gained about 30lbs. I had not even considered that it could be attributed to this pill until I read this page. I have never weighed this much in my life. I changed my diet, joined a gym, still couldn't lose a single lb. I also have acne breakouts and cystic acne which I never had during puberty. I also have been diagnosed with PTSD due to traumatic events that happened about 3 yrs ago. But now I am wondering how much of my symptoms might be from this pill. I've had clinical depression my entire life but never the complete loss of energy that I've experienced these past few years. After reading a lot about hormones, birth control pills, and people's reviews, I'm no longer comfortable with the idea of all these extra hormones in my body screwing me up. I have not been sexually active in over 3 yrs and never plan on having children so I decided to stop taking this pill and get a permanent birth control done soon. I am anxious to see if I start feeling better, have more energy, get rid of the acne permanently, and lose some weight. | F | 30 | 3 years 1X day | 8/6/2011 | 4 | Contraception | spotting, breakthough bleeding during the first few weeks, small weight gain, mood swings the week before my period | I am taking the generic Quasense, and have at somepoint had most of these symptoms, though very few now. I will admit that the first pack wasn't fun, with constant breakthough bleeding and irritability..I wasn't a nice person. I stuck with it though, and have to admit that other than the occasional cramps during the last week or so of the pack, and bloating, I have been satisfied. I read the reviews back when I had the worst of the symptoms, and almost stopped taking it, but for the past year and a half it has worked for me. It really is much better than PMS and periods, mine before would last 8 to 9 days, and Quasense gives me a four day period, with only 1 day of true cramping. | F | 19 | 1.5 years 1X day | 7/23/2011 | 1 | Pain,irritability with period | Extreme mood changes. Have been angry/depressed for a week now. | I had been taking a 'regular' pill for a couple years before starting one of the generic versions of Seaonale (Jolessa) and had been just fine. I tried this because, well, who wouldn't want only a couple periods a year? It was an awful choice. After less than three weeks, my mood has sunk - I'm angry and depressed constantly, and have been for at least a week now. It's gotten to the point that my friends have noticed, and 'want their friend back'. | F | 19 | 3 weeks 1X day | 7/19/2011 | 4 | Endometriosis | nauseous, bleeding, cramps | When I first started taking Seasonale I was taking it in the mornings and it made me nauseous but I starting taking it at night and that went away. I also had some spotting during my first pack but that soon went away as well. I loved Seasonale for the first 5 years I took it but the last year hasn’t been so great. I have lots of bleeding and horrible cramps. This pill worked so well for me for so long that I’ve hated to change to something else. I’ve keep taking it hoping it would get better but when I finish this pack next week I switching to something else. Though I’m having problems now I would still recommend Seasonal to others because it did work wonderfully for years. | 23 | 6 years 1X day | 7/12/2011 |