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Junel Fe 24 User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Junel Fe 24 has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 86 reviews on Drugs.com. 34% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 43% reported a negative experience.

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  • Tri...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 4, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been taking Junel Fe 24 for about a month. I have experienced nausea, breast tenderness, an increase in appetite, weight gain, and a slow decline in my sex drive. I am unsure when the side effects will pass. I am trying to wait to see when it will pass. It is starting to draw some concerns. I am strongly considering trying another brand."

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  • Jay...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 3, 2020

For Birth Control "My entire stint with this birth control, Junel Fe 24, has been awful. I’ve experienced every terrible side effect in the book - mood swings, weight gain, bloating, acne, you name it. I have felt incredibly depressed the whole time I’ve taken it, and my mood is all over the place - I actually cried for several hours when my succulent lost a leaf. My period is painful, and I apparently will not stop bleeding. Worst birth control I’ve been on so far."

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  • Tro...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 23, 2019

For Birth Control "Terrible. I used to have a problem with acne years ago, and this birth control has made my acne just as bad, if not worse, than before. I was on Blisovi and Hailey before, with no side effects, and my skin cleared up. This birth control has put my body in a downward spiral with mood swings, depression, decreased sex drive, and again, bad acne everywhere. I maintain a good diet, good sleep, and good hydration too, and nothing has changed except this birth control."

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  • Lex...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • July 25, 2019

For Birth Control "I started taking Junel Fe 24 a little over a year ago when my gyno recommended it to me after I complained about heavy, painful periods and acne. She told me it’s her favorite BC pill to prescribe, and I see why. This is the first BC pill I’ve taken, so I have nothing to compare it to other than horror stories I’ve heard from friends, but I quite like this one. I’ve had no issues other than some minor weight gain (less than 10 lbs), my periods aren’t painful anymore, and I haven’t had an acne breakout since I started taking it! I used to have a pretty irregular cycle - it was not unusual for me to go two or three months without a period - and while they only lasted 4-5 days, I’d bleed so heavily that I had to wear a pad as backup to a heavy tampon if I knew I’d be out for more than a couple of hours. Couple that with breakouts at every period and cramps so painful it was hard to get out of bed, I needed a solution, and for me, it was this pill."

9 / 10
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  • LEl...
  • May 22, 2017

For Birth Control "I had been on Loestrin 24, which switched to Lomedia 24 FE (on for about 4 years), and after finding out that the manufacturer was backordered until April 2018, I threw in the towel and stopped calling pharmacies within a 100-mile radius of me, haha. My doctor wrote my new RX for Microgestin 24, and Junel 24 was what showed up at Walgreens. I take it at night before bed, and for all I know, I'm still taking Lomedia 24. I haven't experienced any side effects, which I am so grateful for."

10 / 10
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  • May 1, 2020

For Birth Control "I had to go off of Blisovi for anxiety/depression that the pill caused me to have after about 7-8 months of being on it without any previous mental health history before then. I took a break from birth control pills to let my body re-regulate without the birth control and went on fluoxetine to help control the anxiety. I went off of fluoxetine and was prescribed Junel, even though it's a generic from Blisovi, and was told there is still a slight chance I wouldn't notice any side effects with this pill. However, after being on the pill for a week and a half, I stopped mid-pack because I already had two days in a row this week where I felt a random spike in anxiety and struggled to feel as motivated. I noticed myself a lot more down and moody for no reason as well. Do not be afraid to prioritize your mental health over anything, because I would rather experience the most painful periods and always use condoms over ever having the same feeling that Blisovi and Junel made me feel ever again."

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  • Ava...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 10, 2020

For Birth Control "I started taking this birth control about 4 months ago, and it’s horrible. I constantly feel angry all of the time, and I don’t even know why. It has even made my acne much worse. I would not recommend!"

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  • LCa...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 20, 2019

For Birth Control "I had to switch to this one (Junel Fe 24 = norethindrone acetate 1 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.02 mg) after taking Lo Loestrin (norethindrone acetate 1 mg, ethinyl estradiol 0.01 mg) because my insurance wasn’t covering it. I took it for four days and got the most excruciating migraines I’ve ever had. It was debilitating, and I couldn’t leave my house or do anything for three days. Once I stopped taking it, they went away immediately. I wasn't even aware they were different strengths in the ethinyl estradiol, the Junel was twice as much."

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  • Liv...
  • March 2, 2017

For Birth Control "Only been on this about a month, but I'm not pregnant, so that's good! But in the beginning, I did have diarrhea and abdominal pain. I had very light spotting, barely anything at all. I do believe this has made me gain some weight, though, which I do not like, but other than that, I feel fine mentally!"

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  • hyd...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • January 26, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking this pill for probably two years, and for a while everything was great, but now recently for a few months I’ve been dealing with major vaginal dryness. I’ve gone to the doctor, and each time negative for everything and then found reviews on this pill and boom found my cause. Besides the sand dune down below, I’ve noticed I cry on the dime for no reason, and I have been breaking out on my chin. As of today, my pack of what’s left of my pills is in the garbage, and I’m ready to begin feeling normal again."

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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 14, 2020

For Birth Control "Junel is the worst birth control I have ever taken. I first started birth control 4 years ago to protect against pregnancy and regulate my period and have gone through a few brands. I paused birth control for a couple of months before starting again with Junel. As soon as I started taking this pill, my sex drive disappeared, I experienced vaginal dryness, extreme and constant breast tenderness, breast enlargement, depression, and stomach cramps. I would strongly recommend not taking this pill if you can help it. Most miserable experience I've had on birth control. I will say I didn't get pregnant and my period was regulated, so it did its job. My weight didn't fluctuate and my acne did, however, there are a few other factors that could have contributed to that, so I cannot blame Junel for that."

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  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • October 13, 2020

For Birth Control "I started taking Junel Fe almost a year ago. I always heard horror stories on the internet and through friends about birth control pills. For the first few months, it was fine, my periods were regular, just did not last as long and were not so heavy. About 4-5 months after taking it, I missed 3 periods in a row. Then I got my period again for the next 3 months, and it was super heavy and was lasting 8 days or more. At first, I brushed it off and did not even think it was the pills doing this. I’ve also gained almost 20 lbs. When I started to realize it could be because of my BC, I brushed it off because I tend to be a hypochondriac/overthinker. I didn’t realize what this pill was doing to my anxiety/mental health until my best friend, family, and boyfriend noticed. I’ve always been a super happy, no stress, easygoing person. I was lashing out on people for no reason and had the craziest mood swings. It works for a contraceptive, though!"

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  • Ata...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • December 18, 2018

For Birth Control "I was prescribed this birth control after I suddenly stopped getting my period. I had almost no side effects for the first couple of months and had a period every month, which was great. At the beginning of month 3, I broke out so bad to the point where I went to the dermatologist to get acne prescriptions to help improve my skin. Around the middle of month 4, I started getting really bad mood swings, anxiety, and depression, and would get an extremely bad migraine and chills the first day of placebo pills. The next month, my mood improved, but then I started getting headaches throughout the month and also really sore breasts, and also increased appetite. In the sixth month, I still had the headaches, my appetite decreased, the breast tenderness went away, and I started getting really bad cramps and mild nausea. I got tired of the unpredictable side effects and changed my prescription, so hopefully I won’t have the same experience!"

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  • Jul...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 12, 2022

For Birth Control "I was on Loestrin 24 Fe and then was given Junel. I loved it. Barely any period, absolutely no cramping, and it completely helped with my mental health. It saved my life. Now my pharmacy changed it to Blisovi, and I’m having horrible cramps and period mid-pack. And horrible mood swings and depression."

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  • Aur...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 28, 2020

"First of all, it might or might not work for you. Birth control pills have different effects on people, although quite the same symptoms. For me, it was fine! My ob-gyn doctor prescribed it to me because I didn't have my period for 3-4 months, so it was to regulate my menstrual cycle. It was my first time taking birth control pills in general too. The first time I got my period after taking the pills, it was so heavy. So, so heavy. But that is to be expected since I didn't have my period for months. The next cycle, it lasted for 3 days tops, no cramps or anything of that (although when I had regular periods, I didn't have cramps anyway), and the bleeding was very light. My weight stayed the same tbh, but my mood swings were a little sensitive but I try to channel it through healthy mechanisms. It works fine as preventing pregnancy too, so so far, so good on that."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 9, 2017

For Birth Control "I'm reading all these terrible reviews, and I feel like my experience is almost exactly opposite. It's not perfect, but I'm pretty happy with the birth control. I do struggle with anxiety and depression, but if anything, I've noticed a 'leveling out' over the past month of taking Junel. I'm on the iron pills this week, though, and I've noticed my appetite go through the roof. I was really confused until I went to take the pill this morning, and it all made sense. My skin has improved a little, which I'm a little impressed with in only a month's time. I've suffered from cystic acne for years. I did spot a little in week 1 and then again for a day in week 3, but my period is much lighter than normal, and I've heard that it regulates in a few months' time."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 8, 2021

For Birth Control "I have taken several different types/brands of birth control pills in my life. My insurance stopped covering my Lo Loestrin Fe, so my Dr. prescribed Junel Fe. I didn’t even make it a whole month. Thankfully, after 2 plus weeks of gradually getting more moody, bloated, hungry, depressed, and just overall blah, it occurred to me that the only thing changed is my BC pills. I have had horrible side effects!! Now I’m cramping. The very thing that taking BC was supposed to lessen. I searched on Loestrin’s website that they offer coupons. So it may cost a little more than before, but it will definitely be worth it. I contacted my Dr. and they immediately changed me back to the Lo Loestrin. Thank goodness!!"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 12, 2019

For Birth Control "This was the first birth control I had ever been on, spotting in the beginning, and I will say the positives are that I get my period for like a day and always know when it's coming. However, I've always had some depression issues, but right up until I started taking this medicine, I was the most mentally healthy I have ever been. As soon as I started taking birth control, my moods drastically changed, and I have such anxiety about everything, cry all the time, and everything scares and worries me. I lost drive and focus to do almost anything, wouldn't recommend if you already have hormone issues and imbalances because this throws you for a loop and makes you go crazy. I feel bad for the people who have to deal with it and see the changes in me, because I used to be able to feel happy, and now it's harder. Need a new birth control soon to level out my moods, and I can start feeling like myself again."

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  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • January 11, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been on Junel Fe 24 birth control for almost 2 years now. I've had no issues with it. Before I started, my periods were irregular and nothing made sense. My doctor took me off my old birth control and started me on this one, and I've never had any issues with it. I have gained some weight, but I've been at a steady weight for a little over a year now. I recommend it, but yet again, everyone's body is different."

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  • August 3, 2018

"Horrible, horrible pill! I am about to finish my first package, and I have been bleeding plus cramps for 20+ days now. My doctor said it's 'breaking through' bleeding, but I never experienced this in my life! Not to mention the horrible cystic pimples all over my jawline. I always had very nice skin, and this pill is causing me to break out so much. I will finish this package and stop this pill. It has been a nightmare."

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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 3, 2020

For Birth Control "Junel Fe was my first birth control, and at first, it worked really well for me. However, I soon noticed that it made my acne terrible. My periods started to get more irregular, they almost never came on my placebo week. It also made me cry almost daily for no reason, I was just really sad all of the time. When I stopped taking it, my acne decreased, and I didn’t feel the urge to cry all of the time. Works differently for everyone, but it wasn’t terrible compared to other birth controls I’ve taken."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 19, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on Junel Fe 24 for about 2 weeks after getting my Paragard IUD removed due to terrible, debilitating cramps (which I had never had before). It's been good so far, although my period seems to have lasted longer than normal (~8 days, and I'm still spotting...). I also feel like I've gained a few pounds (~2-3), which is strange because I've been eating better and exercising more, and I do also feel more bloated. But in terms of everything else, it has been great so far, no mood swings/anxiety, no decrease in sex drive, and good skin."

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  • November 21, 2020

For Birth Control "OMG, DO NOT TAKE THIS Junel Fe 24 PILL!!! I started this pill, it was going okay, and then suddenly I had no desire for sex at all, which is unlike me because I’ve always had a high sex drive. I told my doctor about it, he was like, that’s okay, that’s a side effect. This pill made sex awful and painful because it made me dry. Therefore, I took it upon myself to stop the pill. Well, now I will not stop bleeding, it’s not just a little blood, it’s heavy, like very heavy bleeding. My doctor told me if I started my pill back, it will stop the bleeding. I refuse to start that pill back, I will just let the bleeding run its course and hopefully, it stops soon because I am finally getting back to my pre-pill sex drive."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • May 12, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Junel for over a year now. It’s the first and only birth control I’ve ever been on, it’s not horrible, but it isn’t amazing either. It made me gain weight by causing my appetite to go insane, making me binge eat every single day and never get full, just stuffing my face 24/7 while eating “like a bird” my entire life. It absolutely tanked my sex drive. TMI: before starting birth control, my bf and I were being intimate 3 times a day almost every day. A year after being on Junel, I don’t want to have sex at all. I barely even like being touched sexually, my sex drive is completely gone and it really sucks. I will be asking about switching from Junel ASAP, hopefully a different pill will give me back my sex drive? Besides the negative side effects, I’m not pregnant, so that’s good."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 6, 2020

For Birth Control "So I recently had to switch to this birth control, Junel Fe 24, from Lo Loestrin because my insurance would no longer cover it. Btw, Lo Loestrin wasn’t good for me either. It made me severely depressed and anxious. Anyways, I’m towards the end of my second pack, and I haven’t gotten my period once. My sex drive is also low, and every time I have sex, it hurts so bad (which I read is a side effect of this pill). I'm switching to a different birth control brand, and if that doesn’t work out for me, I’m seriously gonna freak out."

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