Lillow and Cramps: What Users Say

• jn2...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2018

For Birth Control "I was forced to switch to this brand after CVS gave me this instead of my normal prescription. I took this for two months and refuse to ever use this birth control again. I’m not new to birth control, as I’ve been on it for four years due to extreme periods. My first month on this pill was fine. The second month I missed one pill, which has happened numerous times throughout my years on the pill. I did what the normal process is and took two in one day. The very next day I was cramping extremely, all the way to my placebo week (2 weeks). I was extremely tired and almost seemed like I was bleeding through. Not to mention, my acne on this pill was insane. I know every woman is different, but this dosage seems to be off compared to the name-brand version."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 5, 2020

For Birth Control "Local CVS pharmacy switched my Altavera to Lillow without asking me. I had the worst side effects ever since. (I took Orsythia and Altavera before and never had any side effects.) Gained 10 lbs within 3 months, frequent left chest pain (I'm in my 20s and never had any chest pain before), worse period cramps, more acne... I don't know what they have in those pills, but something definitely does not suit me. I am not alone, you can read other comments below. I would give a 0 rating if I could. I stopped taking these pills and am visiting cardiologists for the chest pain now."

• cxf...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 13, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been on birth control for about 3 years, and for about 2 of those years I’ve been taking Lillow. Before Lillow, I took Junel but switched to Lillow because I have PCOS, and Lillow is a little stronger, which helps with my hormonal issues. There are a lot of insanely bad reviews on here for Lillow, but I have not had any negative experiences. I do have mood swings the week before/early in my placebo week and still have cramps and a 5-day-ish period, but the pain is bearable, and the periods are regular, which is what matters to me! I have not had any breakthrough bleeding (I did on Junel), even during months where I skipped my placebos. Every birth control pill will affect everyone differently! I have mild anxiety, and Lillow has not impacted it at all, but I do think (like BC can in general) it has made me a lot more sensitive to caffeine, which can trigger anxiety."

• Idk...
• October 13, 2020

For Birth Control "I gained 20 lbs on Lillow, had the worst temper, bipolar (never was before - happy, sad, angry beginning of pill and week before period pill). Cramping that felt like I had to poop. Never-ending bottomless pit hunger. This may work for others, but my overall mental health and physique also changed my own perspective on myself. If it works for you, great! But may not work on others. But I never have gotten pregnant on it."

• Ash...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2019

For Birth Control "This pill is dangerous! I’ll start off by saying that if you suffer from anxiety and/or depression, this medication makes it so much worse! I had only been on this for three weeks for PCOS/unscheduled bleeding, and I was having the worst nausea I’ve ever had, I was having cluster headaches that lasted days, and dizzy spells that would hinder my daily activity. Not to mention the cramps I felt the whole time I was on it (with no period, by the way). This BC is unsafe, and I have no idea how it made it into the market to begin with."

• Ano...
• March 18, 2020

For Birth Control "Lillow is a horrible pill. Please do not take it. I gained lots of weight and had horrible PMS that lasted longer than usual. I also had terrible cramps. I have no idea why this pill is still on the market. I used to be on Portia and Ocella, and none of these symptoms happened before."

• hmr...
• February 5, 2021

For Birth Control "This Lillow birth control is horrible. I have no idea why my doctor even put me on it, as I always have adverse reactions to pills, but this tops the list of worst reactions. I started heavily bleeding immediately, and it stayed for about a week. Then, a week later, I started bleeding again, and it lasted from December 28 to January 21. It’s now February 5, and I’m heavily bleeding again. I’m a fitness buff, so bloating is something I absolutely can't stand, and Lillow has made me bloat and retain water so much that it has been impossible to lose. I haven’t had bad cramps in years, but with Lillow, I always have mild cramping outside of my period, but there are days on my period where I have to curl up on my floor for hours because the cramps are so debilitating. I passed out twice from cramp pain. Since being on it, my anxiety has skyrocketed, and I have barely functioned. I’ve always had nearly perfect skin, but not anymore thanks to Lillow!!"

• For...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 5, 2021

For Birth Control "Took for a year. Mood swings so bad (arguing, thinking the worst scenarios, and flipping out). Depression like crazy. Suicidal from depression. Anxiety and panic attacks and easily overwhelmed. 25 lb weight gain. Cramps, and I've never had them before in my life until this pill, where I would be arched over the toilet. Never got pregnant. I stopped taking all forms of birth control for my body to regulate itself, and I do feel a lot better now. Side note: if you feel this works for you, this was just what I went through."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2019

For Birth Control "Bruh, this medicine sucks. After 2 months, I've started to feel depressed and extremely irritable. My skin is breaking out, and I've never had a problem with acne. I find myself randomly crying and not wanting to get out of bed or having energy. My cramps are absolutely terrible. No foods sound good. They'll tell you it's the same as other brands, it's not. There is probably an inactive ingredient that some people react to, but I've personally never heard a good thing about this pill. And now that's confirmed by my experience."

• Win...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2019

For Birth Control "I previously was on the birth control BC Kuervelo until I had a prescription filled at CVS. They informed me that they don’t have it there, so they switched me to Lillow. Since day one, I have been nauseous, cramping terribly. I started spotting on day one, as of now, it has turned into a flow that won’t stop. I got on birth control due to abnormal bleeding for two months. I feel like I’m reliving the nightmare."

• lan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 9, 2019

For Birth Control "If I could give this a 0, I would. Lillow is supposed to be a generic for Levora, but is in no way, shape, or form comparable. It makes me extremely emotional, gives me concerning and disorienting bouts of extreme dizziness, makes me unbelievably fatigued during my period, as well as doesn't help my horrific cramps, acne, or generally feeling like a dumpster. This is easily one of, if not the worst birth control I have ever been on."

• Mag...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 8, 2020

For Birth Control "I was on Portia for years and absolutely loved it. Had barely any side effects until the first few days of my period, which consisted of cramping that I could deal with if I took ibuprofen. CVS switched me without telling me to Lillow. I took it for one month, and it was the most painful month of my life. My boobs were sore all the time, to the point where I couldn’t even bump them. I’m constantly active, so it was so frustrating that it hurt to even walk. I was constantly hungry, and I retained water like crazy. I had mild cramping up to two weeks before my period even started. I had two yeast infections, and I’ve never had a yeast infection in my life. I felt sad more than usual too. The only redeeming quality of this pill is that it was an easy period. I only had really bad cramps on the first day, and the bleeding was pretty light. I don’t recommend this pill to anyone - ever. It was awful, and I demanded my pharmacy switch me back to Portia immediately, and they did, thank God."

• Mag...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 8, 2020

For Birth Control "I was on Portia for years and absolutely loved it. Had barely any side effects until the first few days of my period, which consisted of cramping that I could deal with if I took ibuprofen. CVS switched me without telling me to Lillow. I took it for one month, and it was the most painful month of my life. My boobs were sore all the time, to the point where I couldn’t even bump them. I’m constantly active, so it was so frustrating that it hurt to even walk. I was constantly hungry, and I retained water like crazy. I had mild cramping up to two weeks before my period even started. I had two yeast infections, and I’ve never had a yeast infection in my life. I felt sad more than usual too. The only redeeming quality of this pill is that it was an easy period. I only had really bad cramps on the first day, and the bleeding was pretty light. I don’t recommend this pill to anyone - ever. It was awful, and I demanded my pharmacy switch me back to Portia immediately, and they did, thank God."

• Han...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 8, 2020

For Birth Control "This was my first birth control I've ever taken, and for the first couple of months (1-2), it didn't really have any side effects on my body. Since then, it has helped to regulate my periods and keep them light and cramp-free. I do have painful breakouts on my face a couple of days before my period, but overall, it has made my skin more oily, prone to breakouts, red, and textured. My skin was clear and soft before, so I know it has to do with the pill. It also takes an emotional toll on me when I do have more stress in my life. I did have a month where I didn't take my pills, and the withdrawals were bad: painful cramps, heavy bleeding, and awful breakouts as well. Wouldn't recommend this brand of BC to anyone if given the choice."

• Bel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 24, 2019

For Birth Control "I used this birth control for over a year. Before starting it, I never had acne, and I would break out before my period and after. Which never happened before. Along with that, it made me have extreme PMS, where I couldn't control my emotions, which I never had an issue with, and it would last the whole month. It changes the mood significantly. On top of all of that, I never experienced cramps where I couldn't walk or get out of bed until I started taking this pill. As a server in the restaurant industry, it takes a big toll on my work. I did wait a year so my body could fully regulate to it, but just now switched. All in all, I'm not pregnant, which is what I wanted it for anyway, so it did that job."