JUNEL FE 1/20 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 1.8 (281 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare JUNEL FE 1/20 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR JUNEL FE 1/20 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | birth control | F | 21 | | 5/26/2007 | 4 | Birth Control, Regulate Period | The first 3 days I was on Junel, I felt sick to my stomach, but it went away after those first 3 days. My boobs went from a B to a C cup. I get random mood swings, but nothing too severe. My period is lighter now. I also seem to break out less. | It's a cheaper version of Loestrin. I like it and plan to stay on it until we TTC. | F | 23 | 10 months | 3/31/2008 | 4 | birth control | slight nausea in the first month of taking it and slightly more bloated just before my period each month | No problematic side effects and I loved that my period was only 1 or 2 days long. I've stopped taking to to have another child but will likely go back on it afterwards. | F | 29 | 1 years | 8/28/2008 | 1 | Birth control | Headaches, acne, vaginal tenderness, nausea, abdominal pains, mood swings | My gynocologist switched me from one Loestrin to the other, and the pharmacist automatically gave me the generic, Junel. I have been taking it for 2 months and so far I have noticed that I am breaking out (which the Loestrin cleared up), I have headaches all the time, severe abdominal pain, and even some nausea. I don't know why I switched from the Loestrin to begin with, this was supposed to give me "more control over my uterus" but so far it has done nothing but made me feel like crap. I am going back to the Loestrin as soon as I finish this cycle. | F | 21 | 2 months | 11/13/2008 | 4 | birth control | mild side effects, none that weren't managable. | the first month I was on it, my period was about 11 days. the second month I was on it, my period was 1 day with no bleeding in between. I have been pleased with the medication so far. I have had no weight gain or acne problems. | F | 31 | 2.5 months | 8/10/2009 | 4 | Birth Control | Small weight gain. Occasional sore breasts. Would often not have periods. | The no periods really freaked me out at first but I grew to enjoy the no or very tiny spot of blood. This was pretty good but I wish it had helped me with my mood swings and I totally would still be on it. | F | 23 | 6 months | 9/13/2009 | 5 | Heavy Flow | Slight breast tenderness at first. Occasional heavy periods. Gained about 7 lbs at first, but easily lost them.. Occasionally feel bladder infection symptoms. | I love this medicine. I like having a period every month and knowing exactly when it's coming. | F | 18 | 3 years 28 Day 1X day | 4/12/2010 | 1 | b.c. | longest, HEAVIEST periods of my life, 7+ days of constant, incessant flow (I've always had 3-4 day light periods before starting this rx); horrible bloating, increased appetite; I thought these symptoms would subside after a few periods, but have persisted to the point I cannot continue on this drug. | F | 30 | 3 months 20 1X day | 8/19/2010 | 1 | endometriosis | horrible cramps, dizziness | I normally take Microgestin/Loestrin and was given this poison as an alternative. The cramps I experienced while on Junel were the worst I have ever experienced. I had to take twice the recommended dosage of oxycodone just so I wasn't screaming in agony. Do not take this medicine. | F | 21 | 14 days 1/20 1X day | 11/16/2010 | 1 | BC | frequent yeast infections, foul odor, excessive sweating, night sweats, headaches, pain just behind my left eye, lower back pain, tremedendous weight gain, heart palpitations, dull pain on my left side running from my eye socket to the back of my arm, thigh, and down through my calf. | I never connected the symptoms until I read other people's responses. When I first started the pill, I gained a lot of weight without changing my habits. I never felt rested even when I went to sleep at 9:30 pm. Eventually the other symptoms started as well. I literally could feel my heart palpitating but it only happen for a few seconds and for a few times. The eye pressure developed as well. I remember searching google for what may be the cause for the dull pain or eye pressure. When my left side began to feel weird, that's when I started searching for Junel side effects. Everything I experienced was a side effect and I just never connected them until finding this web site. | F | 34 | 9 months 1X day | 12/30/2010 | 4 | Period Regulation | I have breast tenderness and at first had some weight gain, although I soon lost it. | I have been taking it for about a year with minimal problems. I started taking it because I would get extremely sick when I started my period (cramps, dizziness, profuse sweating, weak, throwing up). Now I am finding that I no longer have a sex drive and am continuously spotting. I still think that this is a great birth control; however, I'm going to try something a little stronger in hopes that it will smooth out the newly arisen side effects. | F | 19 | 1 years 1X day | 5/22/2011 | 2 | Menstrual regularity | Enlarged and tender breasts, weight gain, acne, irregular periods, rashes, and wake up with swollen face. I didn't have these problems before. My doctor said to wait 6 months! | F | 35 | 2 months | 12/7/2011 | 2 | birth control | I have experienced an increase in appetite. I would like to know if this happen to anyone? I crave food every two hours. I was on Loestrin 24 Fe for two years, and I loved it. No side effects or anything. I switched because loestrin was $24 and Junel is free for me. | F | 18 | 5 days 1X day | 3/7/2012 | 2 | prevent pregnancy | spotting, nausea, bloating, breast/nipple tingling and tenderness, acne | I began Junel-Fe because Loestrin 24 was giving me erratic periods. That was the only side effect though. Junel-fe, in comparison, gives me way more side effects. I do get my period as expected with it which is the only thing I like about it. The first month took Junel-Fe, I actually thought I pregnant because it felt like it! I think my breasts were even more tender than when I truly was pregnant. They tingled like when I breastfed...weird. Now, that I have been on it 3 months, I notice that I have acne worse than I've ever had it. It is the the kind that is a bunch of bumps grouped togetherIt isn't the big kind of pimples, but it still bothers me. Going to ask doctor to switch again. Not happy with it. i have been on several kinds of bc before and never had breakouts this bad. | F | 30 | 3 months 1/20 1X day | 5/23/2012 | 3 | Started having sex | Reallyyyyyy baddddd acne...ughhh...such to my stomach for the first few days....headache for the first few days, very emotional and moody. | F | 27 | 1 months 20 mg | 6/2/2012 | 1 | birth control | nipple sensitivity, felt bloated all the time, gained weight | Was on Loestrin 24 Fe for about 5 years.. I really liked it but I stopped getting my period which I thought was unhealthy so my doctor put me on this pill. My nipples are extremely sensitive and tender, I always feel bloated and have gained weight. I just stopped taking the pills two days ago and will see how it goes. | F | 20 | 3 months 1X day | 6/3/2012 | 5 | p.c.o.s | Spotting,cramps,nausea, moodiness | F | 30 | 1 months | 8/4/2012 | 1 | birth control | sudden acne breakouts, constant spotting, moodiness | F | 30 days 1X day | 8/30/2012 | 4 | Birth control | Lots of tiny acne groups. Nothing overwhelming though. My boobs are starting to grow already. My emotions/weight/vaginal sensitivity are all normal. Nothing really has changed except the acne is a little annoying. | F | 18 | 9 days | 10/19/2012 | 1 | Birth control | Feel like I'm pregnant, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, sore boobs, cramps, and bloating. I expected to be somewhat used to this medicine by now because I was on Loestrin and had no funny side effects. This is crazy!! | F | 20 | 7 days 1/20 fe | 10/28/2012 |