Loryna User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)
Loryna has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 210 reviews on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 42% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Loryna
- naa...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 24, 2019
For Birth Control "I was on Loryna for 8 months and it started out great. My acne cleared up, and I didn’t notice any major changes besides my boobs growing from a B to a C. After about 4-5 months, I started noticing signs like severe mood swings. My anxiety level was awful, I would cry all the time over nothing. I have never been depressed before, and I started having bad thoughts constantly. I was extremely tired all the time, and I would sleep about 16 hours a day. I felt bloated all the time, and I was hospitalized with severe constipation. I had to have a tube go up my nose and into my stomach to drain me since I wasn’t going to the bathroom. Once realizing this could be my birth control, I stopped taking it. I’ve been off of it for about 2 years now, and I'm completely back to normal. It does affect everyone differently, but this was my experience."
- Mat...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 19, 2022
For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I'm on day 5 of Loryna, and I am so suicidal I considered going to the hospital. I was trying it for PMDD, I did have success before on Lo Loestrin FE, but I was having side effects of melasma and low libido, so I wanted to try something else. This is awful. I've also had nightmares and nausea since starting it."
- Rac...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 17, 2020
For Birth Control "I am 36 and have been to this circus before and have used Gianvi in the past. I have been on Loryna now about 2.5 months. The first month wasn’t bad, but after week 3, I got horrible GI issues to the point of embarrassment. Let’s leave it at that. They continued into the second month, but then about week 2 of month 2, as I got used to this medicine, my stomach has been fine since. I notice my breasts have been sore and have grown in size. I actually lost a few lbs., nothing significant. I am hungry though, all the time. Like ravenous with horrible cravings. I won’t be shocked if the scale eventually goes up. Overall, I don’t see why this pill is rated so poorly. It’s not terrible, and my mood has been stable. On other birth controls, that has not been the case."
- Kay...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 8, 2024
For Birth Control "I've been taking Loryna for 2 months now, and it's honestly been the best birth control pill I've taken. I've tried the implant, shot, and patch before. The implant and shot made me lose 20 pounds, and the patch made me very nauseous and made me throw up constantly. So I said, let me try something else. I read many bad reviews on this birth control, but everybody is different. I'm happy I didn't let the bad reviews stop me from trying. The first week on this, I did have headaches/migraines, but they went away. In the third week, I did get cramps here and there. This pill boosted my mood during the first month. I'm now almost done with month two. I did notice that for one week straight, I was extremely moody during my second month of taking birth control, but now I'm fine. I take my birth control every night before bed."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Lov...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 8, 2024
For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for about 4 years and I love it. Have not gained any weight, my skin is super clear and my periods aren’t terrible anymore (I have menorrhagia, so I bleed excessively to the point I’ve fainted)."
- Lon...
- August 22, 2016
For Acne "I was a little nervous about switching to Loryna after seeing all the mixed reviews, but I am so glad I did. Within the first 2 months, I already had the clearest skin I've had since childhood. Even after warning my boyfriend that I might be moody or not in the mood after switching, I saw none of these negative side effects. Medications never act the same way for every person, but this worked wonders for me."
- Ale...
- July 20, 2017
For Birth Control "I love this birth control. Face is absolutely clear, weight is constant, sex drive is amazing, periods are light, PMS is a little higher than usual, but nothing excessive. The only thing I worry about is anxiety has increased, but so have other factors in my life that could cause increased anxiety, so I don't want to blame it solely on BC. I've been on this birth control for 2.5 years now - no complaints! However, I'm probably looking into an IUD very soon... easier for my busy lifestyle. If you take a pill, I would recommend this! Makes me sad it has such a low rating."
- Loz...
- January 27, 2020
For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "Loryna has helped my PMDD somewhat. I also have cut meat mostly and am very active and limit drinking. My issues with this are breast pain, constant bloat. I thought I had a sensitive gut before, but have issues where my pants sometimes don’t fit by the evening. I drink tons of water and limit inflammatory foods, but it still doesn’t help. I bleed randomly. Right now, I have 5 pills left before the white pills and am bleeding. I spotted for a week before that. This happens without rhyme or reason. My skin looks good, but to be honest, I take good care of it. I am sure it’s contributing, but habits are too. The headaches I get on this medication are terrifying and sometimes last three days. I felt so validated finding this forum because I thought something was really wrong. My libido is significantly lower, and it’s difficult to achieve arousal. I never had an issue with that before. The worst: my blood pressure is now elevated. I just asked my doctor about an alternate treatment."
- ken...
- March 11, 2019
For Acne "Don't take Loryna. I'm 20 and barely had acne before starting this pill-just a touch here and there before my period, but nothing major. I got on it for birth control and almost immediately broke out on the left side of my face in severe pimples. 'Stick out,' they say. 'Your body needs 3 months to adjust to the hormone fluctuation,' they said. More acne on my chin, the right side of my face, jawline, and it has now migrated to my nose and forehead. And not just small little pimples, but terrible cystic acne. What's worse is what it leaves behind: red scarring that takes months to heal. Loryna did not make me gain weight, however, it did leave spider veins. Transitioning off of this pill is even harder as your testosterone levels fluctuate, producing more androgens, leaving cystic acne in its wake. These have been some of the most terrible 3 months. I don't even like to leave my house without full coverage foundation anymore. Now, I'm in the long process of trying to heal my face."
- Anonymous
- January 15, 2020
For Acne "Was on Nikki, which was great, but getting my prescription through Nurx, which seems to send any extra inventory of whatever birth control they happen to have on hand. Have been on Loryna (the generic Nikki) for 3 weeks and have had cystic, horrible acne all over my chin for the last 2 weeks, and it is also on my chest to the point where I can't wear any shirt that shows an ounce of chest skin. Luckily, it's winter. I've had breakthrough bleeding but started my full-blown super tampon period yesterday. Mid pill pack? Have also been depressed, moody, and angry. I've had bad skin the majority of my life and been through the whole rigmarole, including over-the-counter meds, every prescription topical, all the antibiotics, being on antibiotics for years at a time, birth control, spironolactone, Accutane, laser treatments, red and blue light therapy, no dairy, no sugar, no food at all, etc., etc., etc. Accutane is the only thing that calmed my skin some. But now on Loryna, I feel like my skin has reverted back to being like before I did all my acne treatments."
- lif...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 16, 2017
For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I tried to take Beyaz again, which was the only birth control I liked ever. My insurance refuses to cover it, so I figured a Yaz generic would be similar enough. I firmly believe what's in this generic is not at all the same as the original. How could the same exact medicine affect me so negatively? I took this for two weeks and felt like I was physically having a panic attack all the time. I got this to help me during my hardest time of the period (right before I get it) and spent these past two weeks losing my mind. I do not even believe the positive reviews on this site are legitimate. I was tired, hungry, nauseous, and unable to do my daily tasks. No sex drive. I tried taking it at night to combat these negative things. No escape. Don't take it."
- All...
- November 5, 2016
For Acne "I have always had horrible acne. Even after a round of Accutane, it came back a few years later. After I had my son, it got worse, so I looked into Yaz. My gyno was on it as well, so she did make me feel more comfortable with taking it, as I was very cautious due to the reviews online. I have cystic acne, I don't remember a time when I had less than 3 pimples on my face. I've been on Loryna for 6 months, and my skin is clear! Only break out (literally 1 pimple) when my period is coming or if I forget to wash my face. But 1 pimple is so much better than the endless amounts I would get before Yaz."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 24, 2023
For Birth Control "This is my second month using this birth control, and I really like it. I started birth control on the first day of my period and did have breakthrough bleeding for around a week and a half after my period. I got my period around 4 days earlier since it was the placebo week. My period before birth control was usually heavy and lasted around a week, but I noticed it lasted only 4 days and wasn’t heavy at all. I think my body is adjusting well to the pill, and I’m expected to get my period in a week since it is the placebo week. I’m hoping it does come, cause then that means my body has adjusted and still is adjusting well to the pill. I did notice I have been a lot happier and have had a higher sex drive with the pill. Prior to the pill, I was a bit depressed, but I feel good, which is weird because a lot of girls mentioned they get really bad mood swings with the pill. Anyways, so far so good. I will come back in a few months to update you all."
- Oli...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- September 13, 2018
For Birth Control "It upsets me to see all these horrible reviews because I have had little to no problems on this birth control. I have been taking this pill for 6 months, my skin is great, my period is short and light, and I have had no nausea with it. I do have occasional mood swings, but nothing horrible. I highly suggest this brand."
- Anonymous
- August 15, 2018
For Birth Control "I have been on Loryna for 3 months. There were no symptoms up until the second pack, I had heavy mood swings, got really mad at little things, and became very impatient. I had never had period cramps before birth control, and when my period comes, I get painful cramps, lower back pain, and headaches. People started noticing why I wasn’t “being myself.” I’m switching because I feel miserable. But my skin looks so healthy. You can’t base your experience with birth control on all of these reviews because everyone will react differently."
- Kat...
- June 14, 2019
For Acne "I was on Nikki birth control for probably a year, had no issues, and loved it! My skin was super clear, and I had no side effects. The pharmacy switched me to another generic Loryna because it was the “same.” Biggest mistake EVER. Ever since I started it, I have been dealing with constant bloating, mood swings, and terrible yeast infections. Before starting this pill, I had never had a yeast infection in my life, now, since starting it, I can’t go more than a week without getting one! Whatever you do, stay away from this generic form."
- Bes...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 28, 2017
For Birth Control "I had very bad PMDD, and Loryna cleared all my symptoms, including awful headaches, acne, severe mood swings, literally the whole package. I've been on it for three years, and it has been great. I am also sexually active and have had no scares. I start my pill pack on a Tuesday, and I never have my period on a weekend. It's amazing!"
- sie...
- February 17, 2017
For Birth Control "I've been on this BC for a month now, the first week was a little bumpy with emotions. I highly recommend giving it a week before making your decision on whether or not to stick with it. I'm back to my normal self now, I feel good and don't notice any side effects whatsoever. My face is clear, sex drive normal. Overall, highly satisfied with this birth control."
- meo...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- August 11, 2023
For Birth Control "I started using Loryna my senior year of high school, and since then, it has only helped me. I had painful cystic acne that elevated when stressed, but being on Loryna slowly made it go away. I never had cramps, only really bad back pain before Loryna, which went away after I started taking it. It eventually made my period go from moderate-heavy to spotting-light. I experienced no weight gain, but I am quite active (sports or gym 3x a week and lots of walking), and I eat very balanced. I never realized until I started taking Loryna that I had PMDD. Before, I was extremely suicidal, depressed, and manic before and during my period. It completely made it go away. I always tell people that birth control saved my life because in some ways, it actually did. I had no idea what was wrong with me, but once it went away, I finally realized that I could never go back to the pre-Loryna days. As far as birth control goes, I have never had a pregnancy scare."
- Jes...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 17, 2020
For Birth Control "Nurx switched me from Nikki to Loryna, and so far, I’m noticing that my temper is very short. I used to be a pretty calm person, but three weeks into this, I’m getting extremely angry over trivial things and just don’t feel all that great. No issues with acne or weight gain, but the bad mood part is just incredibly noticeable. I’ve also started waking up multiple times during the night, which has never been an issue for me either. I would say, if you can handle being angry a lot and poor sleep, then Loryna is okay, but I personally do not like it."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 11, 2016
For Acne "I've been on Yaz, BeYaz, and Gianvi, all of which did wonders for my skin. Recently, I was given Loryna by my pharmacy. Not thinking anything of it, I started my pack as usual. Not only did this pill immediately give me daily cystic breakouts along my jaw, cheeks, and chin, but it also introduced me to the nightmare that is back acne. Having never suffered from breakouts on my back, this caused a whole new form of embarrassment, and just in time for summer! I suffered through the pack, then asked to go back to Gianvi. Two weeks later, my skin and back are clearing up beautifully. I've read multiple reviews of people having the same problem; if you notice your acne getting worse on Loryna, don't wait it out--switch back to Gianvi or name-brand Yaz!"
- Aan...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 17, 2017
For Acne "I have never written one of these before, but my results have been amazing, so I had to share! I was on Yaz for about 9 years to treat my acne, but it never, in 9 years, cleared my skin! I struggled with cystic acne mainly on my chin and forehead and literally always had a pimple on my face. After starting Loryna, my skin began to clear up! Now I'm about to start my third pack, and my skin is completely clear! I literally get like one pimple right before my period, but it's gone before my period is even over. I have no side effects. This has seriously changed my life, and it's so worth a try!"
- May...
- January 14, 2018
For Menstrual Disorders "I have been on this pill for over a year now. I have not had any negative side effects. No cramping or spotting or any weight gain. My bra size went from a 32B to a 32D, can't complain about that. I have endometriosis, and my periods without this pill were a painful nightmare. I was fainting due to the severity of my cramps, I was also vomiting due to the pain. I became anemic due to it too, but since going on this pill, it is a breeze. I usually skip the inactive pills and just not have a period, but when I do, it is about 3-4 days long with moderate cramping. Not as bad as before. I have no complaints or problems."
- Ano...
- November 27, 2016
For Menstrual Disorders "This birth control made my life a living hell. First, my emotions went out of control. I was always moody, terribly anxious, and started to become depressed. Following this came the real reason why I am writing this review. I went on this birth control to help with my irregular and heavy periods. When the day came, I never experienced cramps so painful in my life. The only thing that I can compare it to is when I had to have an emergency appendectomy because it was about to explode. With this, my period was the heaviest it has ever been and has been going on for 2 weeks now. This pill did much more harm than good for me and I would never suggest it to someone."
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For Birth Control "Loryna is the only medication that finally, at last, controlled my PMDD! I have had excellent success with this medication and could even lose some weight on it (!!). In combination with Lexapro, my mental health improved. It truly helped with my fatigue as well, which is ultimately what I was looking to control. I docked a point for that dang risk of blood clots."