Blisovi Fe 1/20 and Mood Swings: What Users Say

• Bri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2020

For Birth Control "I started taking Blisovi after my pharmacy switched me from Taytulla. I was only on it for a month and a half. Aside from the fact my skin was completely clear, the side effects were horrible for me. I gained some weight, and my mood swings were horrible. I've never in my life experienced severe anxiety until taking this pill. I genuinely thought I was going crazy. I never struggled with panic attacks until this pill. Every morning I woke up anxious. I also experienced really bad cramping and pelvic pain, and mild breast tenderness. I ended up convincing myself I was pregnant. I’ve been off of it for a week now, and I feel like my normal self. I’d be cautious on this one."

• Ple...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 2, 2021

For Birth Control "I started this birth control 4 years ago, and my side effects got worse and worse every year I was on it. I’ve never suffered from anxiety, and it made me literally so miserable. Stressed every day to the point where I’d start to shake and get nervous over nothing. I never knew what was causing this. My cramps were also so bad: pelvic pain and mood swings. I’d cry for an entire day and then be fine the next. Muscle aches as well due to my anxiety getting so bad. I also would become incredibly nauseous a few days before my cycle, sometimes, I would even throw up. There were nights where I would constantly just sit in my bathroom from a panic attack. I also got aggravated incredibly easily. I got off of this pill. Please do not take this. Believe every side effect. It got worse and worse every day I took it, and I never thought it could be my pill making me this miserable. The only thing it did for me was prevent me from getting pregnant."

• Fee...
• June 9, 2019

For Birth Control "Taking Blisovi Fe 1/20 as my first time birth control. 1. No weight gain, if anything, I've lost weight while on this, not saying it's due to the pill, but that's the only thing I've noticed about my weight. 2. No hair loss, my hair has been fine. 3. My face cleared up of little pimples I used to get throughout the month. 4. My periods are 3 days at the most and are light. 5. I've noticed an increase in my sex drive. 6. I've always been on the smaller side when it came to my boobs, they've gotten bigger since I started taking this pill. Nothing crazy, but enough to notice a difference. Downsides. 1. I'm bipolar, so this pill did mess with my anxiety/mood pretty bad the first two months, but once I got past the adjustment period, it's been good, occasionally, it can get to be a bit much, but nothing I can't deal with. 2. My cramps haven't changed, they're still just as painful. 3. During my period, my breasts get super tender to the point of being uncomfortable in my bra. Hope this helps. ✌"

• Han...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2020

For Birth Control "I only started taking Blisovi Fe 1/20 three weeks ago, and I have cried at least twice every day since. I am an emotional wreck, and it’s ruining my relationship. Maybe that’s how it’s an effective form of birth control, it just makes you so emotional and depressed that your partner doesn’t want anything to do with you. I advise against it. Oh, but I did gain 10 lbs and big boobs out of it!"

• Han...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 13, 2018

For Birth Control "PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL, I'M BEGGING YOU!! I've been on it for a year now. I used to be this extremely happy girl 24/7 until I got on this pill. I got on it a couple of months after I got with my boyfriend. Before I was on it, my boyfriend and I had a good relationship, I was always laughing and etc. Well, I got on this pill, and all of a sudden, I was a different person. It took me this long to finally realize that it was the Blisovi, and I only did because a friend of mine mentioned it could be my birth control. So, I looked up reviews, and pretty much I was having what everyone else went through. I’m always depressed, I constantly yell at my boyfriend over the littlest things, I’m extremely emotional over the littlest things, anger got worse, anxiety is terrible, I have no sex drive anymore, I’ve only bled 4 out of 12 months while being on this pill. When I did bleed, it was blood clots or either brownish-reddish color, it wasn’t normal. PLEASE DON'T TAKE BLISOVI!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 18, 2023

For Birth Control "Please do not take this birth control. I have always maintained a healthy weight. In less than a year on this pill, I gained over 20 pounds. My mood swings are awful, and I get a lot of anxiety. My self-esteem and confidence have been so low that I never want to leave the house. I also had a lot of swelling and pain in my ankle and leg, which was most likely a blood clot. I feel like I have experienced every single negative side effect. Please avoid this pill, it has changed me so much."

• Gir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 26, 2019

For Birth Control "Three stars because I did not experience any mood swings, depression, or weight gain like I have in the past using other birth control. It did cut my lubrication and it was very painful to have sex. I honestly did not want to believe it was the birth control that was causing dryness, but once I stopped taking it, I realized it was."

• Kou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2019

For Birth Control "This was my first time on birth control (Blisovi FE) and I am taking it for painful cramps. The first month I had no side effects besides a random week of spotting, which I heard was common. My period was shorter, lighter, and had limited cramping, which really saved my life. I no longer dread my period. I used to have to stay home from work because the cramps were so bad before this pill. During my second month, I had sore boobs, and that was it. I do have a bigger appetite, but no weight gain since my metabolism is pretty fast. No mood changes. This pill has worked really well for me so far as my first time on BC, but remember that everyone reacts differently :)"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 12, 2018

For Birth Control "I was on Junel FE 1/20 for three years and didn't have a problem. My insurance company decided to switch my generic up and give me Blisovi FE 1/20. I didn't think anything of it because it's the same drug. I've been on the Blisovi for 1.5 years and have had a terrible time, but just now realizing it's this medication. It's made with talc and aluminum. I'm having neuromuscular aches and pains, a sign of aluminum toxicity, have had zero sex drive, and had more anxiety and mood swings. I finally got my insurance to put me back on Junel FE 1/20 three months ago, and all my problems went away within the first month. Don't waste your time on Blisovi. Tell your doctor and insurance company to get you on a different generic with no talc and aluminum."

• 100...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 29, 2019

For Birth Control "Blisovi Fe 1/20 has worked as a birth control method. However, I've experienced mood swings, which are very unusual for me. Before the pill, I had irregular periods, and at first, the periods became more timely. Lately, I have missed my period for the last 4 months, and I am not pregnant (I've checked). I've not noticed any change with my weight, face skin, or sex drive."

• bc2...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 10, 2019

For Birth Control "I was prescribed this medication to help control heavy periods and acne. Since taking this pill for over 6 months, I haven’t had a real period since the first month of taking it. Sometimes I do still get very emotional during the “sugar pill” week, and I find I feel better if I skip the sugar pills and just keep taking the real thing, which doesn’t hurt to do as long as you don’t do it every single month, as I understand at least. I only had my period for about a day or two one time about 2 or 3 months in. Since then I don’t even get spotting. I haven’t noticed any mood changes or depression that I didn’t have before taking this medication, and it hasn’t worsened my existing depression and anxiety. I have gained weight since using this pill, but I think that’s my own fault and not the pills. I do feel more bloated often though, which still isn’t that big of a deal."

• Aan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 27, 2020

For Birth Control "Because of the timing of starting this birth control and everything going on in my life, it took me a while to catch on to the side effects of this pill. While on it, I was way more anxious and depressed than I’ve felt in a long time. The week before my period, I’ve never really been the super emotional type, but on this pill, I was unrecognizable. I was extremely depressed and emotional, blew up fights with my boyfriend, and just generally acting crazy. Looking back at how I acted, it’s like I’m not even looking at myself. When I finally thought back to when that started, I realized it was when I started this pill. While the pill didn’t cause any weight gain or other negative side effects for me, my mental state was in a very dark place on these. Because I was on it so long, I can say that these side effects don’t eventually go away, they just get worse. With all the other options out there, I could not recommend this pill."

• FBa...
• June 7, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been on several different forms of the pill for the last 5 years. I have been on this one for the past 6 months, and it is hands down the worst one to date. It gave me mood swings, no sex drive at all, horrible migraines, nausea, bloating, anxiety, and depression. I stopped taking it completely 2 weeks ago and have already noticed a huge difference. Yes, this pill is great at preventing pregnancy, but that's about it, and the side effects are not worth it. Please do not take this pill."

• but...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2018

For Birth Control "In a sea of horrible reviews, I felt like I should share my extremely positive experience. I was on a birth control pill before Blisovi and had an absolutely awful experience: insane mood swings and the like. However, on Blisovi, I feel like myself again. I never have any PMS, didn’t gain any weight, no pimples. I do feel like I’m a bit more emotionally sensitive than how I am without the pill, but I’ll take being weepy over people withholding information because they’re afraid of how I’ll react. The only change I’ve really seen is my booty got considerably bigger, and I am definitely not complaining about that."

• Cfa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 30, 2019

For Birth Control "I had been switched over to this BC, I was previously on Kelnor. I’ve tried many in my day, but this one really threw me for a loop. It took me almost 10 months to realize my crippling mood swings and severe depression/PMS were from my pill. I would wake up with immediate thoughts of complete dread and anxiety. Severe rage and anger, seemingly out of nowhere, followed by bouts of sadness. No energy. No motivation. Missed periods. It was truly a nightmare. I finally got switched over to something else about a month ago and have never felt better."

• lil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2019

For Birth Control "I was taking Lo Loestrin for 3 years before starting Blisovi (had to stop because my insurance no longer covered it, Lo Loestrin), and let me just say it was the worst month of my life. I already suffer from anxiety and depression, but this made me so much worse, the most depressed I’ve been in about two years. The whole month was a fog filled with anger, huge mood swings, acne like no other, and being able to cry over literally anything. I’m not an angry person, and I don’t get mad, but every little thing would really annoy me or make me cry uncontrollably. I was so weak I wouldn’t get out of bed and had insomnia. I got off it and am trying a different pill now, so let’s hope that works."

• Com...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2020

For Birth Control "My doctor prescribed this Blisovi Fe 1/20 BC pill because I have secondary amenorrhea. I had a huge concern about the side effects when using the pill. Other than the common mood swings, nausea, etc. (regular side effects), I was 'eh' about that. So the first 2 weeks were pretty normal, up until the first day of the 3rd week. I woke up during midnight, I felt like I was dying because I never had a terrifying pelvic pain along with internal bleeding. I have amenorrhea, so I hadn't had regular periods in months. This didn't go away until a whole day had passed. I also had a loss of appetite because of this pill, I couldn't eat regular (healthy) food to relieve the nausea a bit for 2 1/2 days. I couldn't continue taking this pill because of that. So to sum it up, it does have its risks. I fear continuing to take this BC pill, so I had to stop. In my opinion, this pill isn't the 'safest'... so I'd think twice before taking this."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 18, 2023

For Birth Control "I was put on the pill for heavy periods, which caused 5 iron infusions. First, I was on Lo Loestrin, which caused very clear skin and 2-day light periods and was great at first, however, after a few months, I had breakthrough bleeding and anger. The doctor had to make the dosage higher, so I switched to Blisovi, which is 100 times WORSE! The first week, I was crying every day, having panic attacks and at first had a 12-day period. The period eventually regulated and lightened, but I was told to push through another month to adjust with the emotions. I am still anxious, depressed, on edge, angry, mood swings, and no sex drive at all. I have no desire to look at a man. I am stopping this pill! The only pros to this pill were that I did not gain weight from it. I really hope I find a pill that works for me soon."

• kda...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2018

For Birth Control "While everyone reacts to birth control differently, I had an awful experience with Blisovi Fe 1/20. I started breaking out with acne on my face, chest, and back about 3 weeks in after not dealing with bad acne for years. Though the acne was annoying, the worst part of this medication was what it did to my mood. I got depressed, moody, and extremely paranoid. I have been on 2 other types of birth control before this, and neither affected my mood anywhere close to what Blisovi did to me. I have been off this pill for about 6 weeks and am returning to my normal self. While you may not have the same experience as me, please be aware that this pill can and does cause extreme mood changes and depression as well as acne!"

• BS1...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2019

For Birth Control "Do not take this pill. After 2 months, I am changing due to weight gain, anger, mood swings, extreme exhaustion to the point where I can't stay awake past 9 pm. I do not feel like myself, I have awful anxiety that I have never had before. The exhaustion is to the point where getting through the day has become an issue."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 3, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been on different birth control before, but this one was the worst of them all. Before this pill, I never had acne, and now my acne is the worst. I also get sad and emotional all the time, it’s really bad. Finally, I talked to my doctor and made the switch from this pill."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 28, 2019

For Birth Control "I used to take Lo Loestrin Fe 1/20 for like 6 years, then saw a new gynecologist who likely wrote down my prescription wrong and I ended up getting Blisovi 1/20. I’ve been taking it for the last 10 months and have had a generally negative experience. Pros: seems to have cleared up moderate acne, especially on my chest. Cons: cramps and heavy period for the first few months. Extremely low to nonexistent sex drive. Gained about 12 lbs in the first two months with no lifestyle/diet change and now I can’t lose any weight, even after healthy eating at a caloric deficit and working out 5+ days a week for several months. Also have mood swings. Overall, this is just an okay birth control. I’m trying to change back to Lo Loestrin, but I’m worried about my acne coming back! The weight gain and low sex drive on Blisovi is a huge negative though."

• Nat...
• November 28, 2016

For Birth Control "I was put on Gildess 4 months ago for birth control, and I loved it. My period always came on time. It was always light and short. Then CVS switched me to Blisovi about a month and a half ago. I missed a period. I've been extremely emotional. And the worst part is, my body feels like it's falling apart. One day my hands hurt, and I can't move them. The next couple of days, my knee feels broken. Then when that pain goes away, my shoulder feels out of place. It's just never-ending pain! I mean it works as a contraceptive, obviously. But this pain has been unbearable. I wouldn't recommend this pill..."

• ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking this birth control for about 6 months now, and this is the first birth control I’ve ever been prescribed. It has been a nightmare. I found myself to be extremely emotional and depressed, with very random mood swings. I also have spotting almost every month about 2 weeks into each pack."

• ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking this birth control for about 6 months now, and this is the first birth control I’ve ever been prescribed. It has been a nightmare. I found myself to be extremely emotional and depressed, with very random mood swings. I also have spotting almost every month about 2 weeks into each pack."