Larin Fe 1/20 for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 3)

• JDano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 14, 2018

"I’ve been taking this pill for almost 5 months. The first three months, I had spotting between periods. I think it may just take a few months to regulate. It does indicate that these are common side effects for the first few months. Now my periods seem more regular, just very light, which I don’t mind. I haven’t experienced any weight gain. In fact, I’ve lost just a little weight. My skin looks better than usual. I don’t experience cramps nearly as badly as before. I don’t experience any nausea or headaches. I don’t notice any feeling of depression or fatigue. I do feel a little more anxious than usual. Not sure if it’s the result of the pill, or just life stressors. All in all though, this pill works fine for me."

• Sunsh...
• September 30, 2019

"I have been taking Larin for 4 months now. The first few days I was really really sick, then side effects went down to light cramping all the time which was annoying but not horrible. Now I have almost no side effects. No change in acne or weight for me personally."

• jano
• November 5, 2020

"After seeing how many people on Larin Fe 1/20 shared the same side effects symptoms that I had, I wouldn’t recommend this pill to anyone. The first few weeks, I felt more anxious and depressed than normal, but I didn’t make the connection. I was also having bad dreams almost every night. It was only when I started to feel nauseous daily and constantly on the verge of tears, spending hours crying over an inexplicable feeling of sadness and doom, that I realized this pill was causing it (I rarely cry normally). It magnifies every tiny upset or anxiety or annoyance; I can feel myself acting irrationally and unfairly towards people, but I can’t stop. I had some other stressors the past week and the pill blew them up to 10x their intensity and I had a horrible panic attack. I’m normally an even keeled person; this pill has turned me into someone else. I’ve stopped taking it and can’t wait until the effects wear off. Don’t take this pill. Try Tri-Sprintec instead."

• Anon
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 1, 2020

"Took this Larin Fe 1/20 birth control for a year. I always struggled with anxiety and depression so at first I didn’t realize the side effects . As months passed I started experiencing extreme rage and crying spats. I hated myself and fell into a deep depression hole and didn’t go out for months. I spoke up to my best friends about it and one of them was on the same brand and said she experienced the same exact issues, she just thought she was going through a phase. We are both off it now and immediately went back to our normal selves. Highly recommend trying a different brand. We are both on the xulane patch now and at first its a little rough but now that my body has adjusted to it I can live normally. If you naturally have mental health problems I encourage you to try a different form of birth control, Larin Fe probably isn't for you either."

• Kim
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2020

"This is my 12th day taking Larin Fe 1/20 and my period has started the same day I started this medication. I for the last 3 days I have been feeling nauseous and light headed. I am still heavily bleeding. My doctor game me the medicine for nausea and vomiting. There is no way I can continue this medicine. But she said no matter what, don't stop taking it at least a month. I feel like they are testing this medication me. It is not worth it."

• Anony...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 19, 2018

"Been experiencing severe depression since I started using this pill several months ago. I imagine different people react differently, but I would strongly warn anyone taking Larin to monitor their mental state and stop taking the pill if they become depressed. I’ve been miserable and detached from myself and my emotions. I came dangerously close to “cashing in my chips”. Please be careful with this pill. Also pissed about the weight gain :/"

• Nattv
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2019

"So I am on my 3rd week of taking this birth control Larin Fe 1/20!!! Mind you I haven't taken birth control in 3 years since I had my daughter and Oh My! I have never had cramps ever until I started taking this pill and they are the most worst and extreme pain I have ever felt!!! I also, for some reason, started my period on the 3rd row of taking this birth control!! So after having all this pain and weird period starts I think I should call my gyno to get me off of this!!"

• Molly
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 2, 2019

"This was my first ever birth control I started at age 18. It was the best birth control ever; no acne, no weight gain, no decreased sex drive, average periods, always on the same exact day/time and ending on the same time. Only negatives were I felt anxious/sad sometimes. I am now 20 and switched to a different birth control which completely messed me up in all of those aspects. I am literally jumping with joy to be switching back to Larin."

• Sara
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 2, 2018

"I had severe acne and I had irregular periods ( three to four months without periods) before I got this birth control. Now on it I felt good and even motivated me to work out, my cramps were less and my heavy period were now light. I get my period every month since I've been taking them . I did gain a little weight but I don't mind at all overall I'm so happy and my face has improved !"

• broom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 12, 2019

"Larin Fe 1/20 was my first experience with birth control and it is so so so bad. I started this because I had a pregnancy scare and my doctor said it would help with my periods. My periods are not only more painful but I've been getting 2-3 periods a month for the past 3 months I've been on it! I get a stomach ache every time I eat no matter what I eat Im always nauseated. Random cramping. I also am always constipated don't have a bm for as long as a week sometimes! And I am so depressed and I cry over every thing, I also go from mildly annoyed to feeling rage at the drop of the hat which is not fair to my loved ones. My weight keeps fluctuating even though I'm on a very calorie restrictive diet. Its all bad - don't do it."

• AMA
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2021

"I was put on this birth control to help stop bleeding and to help regulate my periods. I just finished the first pack but for the ENTIRE MONTH my breasts have swelled and are EXTREMELY painful to the point I’m in tears. I was already diagnosed with depression and anxiety and my mood swings became even worse. And I’ve been cramping and bleeding for 2 weeks straight now and Tylenol or ibuprofen won’t help at all. I don’t recommend this birth control! There has not been ONE day on this pill that I felt ok"

• jul
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2019

"I started this pill Larin Fe 1/20 almost make two weeks ago. This is my first time ever using birth control. During the first week I noticed my breasts starting to hurt pretty bad, even noticed them to grow. My last period before I started the pill was 13 days ago and I just got my period again yesterday. Ican’t tell if it’s spotting or a real period, but so far besides the spotting this pill hasn’t been too bad. I don’t notice any mental health changes"

• hmano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 21, 2020

"I have taken this birth control for a few months now and I haven’t seen much change in my period, but I am becoming extremely depressed. I have had mental health problems in the past, but they have magnified so much with this pill. I worry about my week off from taking the pill because that’s when I feel depressed and I have suicidal thoughts. It is good at preventing pregnancy, but not good for your mental health. I do not suggest this pill."

• Riya
• March 6, 2019

"My Doctor recommended this pill to me and it has been horrible. I feel sad and depressed all the time!! I just feel like crying all day for no reason at all!! I have also experienced stomach pains and acid reflux for 15 hrs!! It has killed my appetite. I don’t feel like eating anything all day and by chance if I have something filling then my stomach pains (maybe thats acidity). I had never had these problems before!! It’s my second month and I can’t wait to get off these pills!!"

• Xenon
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2019

"This brand of birth control was my first ever brand prescribed to me, and I haven't switched it and don't plan to. It works perfectly for me as birth control, and I have not had any side effects that other people have reported having. But everyone reacts differently."

• MrsCh...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 4, 2016

"I started these pills 7 months ago, the first 3 months were awful, l got strong migranes and a lot of nausea. When I started the 4th pack I tried eating a small meal before taking the pill and noticed the effects were a lot less then they were when I took the pill with an empty stomach. Now I get no side effects and my periods are very regular. And no they don't make you gain weight as long as you're eating healthy and balanced meals "

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 6, 2017

"I am 28 years old and a wife and mommy of two. The only reason I was put on birth control was due to painful periods and possibly having endometriosis. And the thought of only a 2-3 day period and no pain for periods sounded nice but I was on this birth control for 4 months till I had a scare and had to switch to another one. It made me bleed a lot and have blood clots. I felt nausea. And I was told it was normal so I kept taking it until the scare happened when I started having really sharp chest pain that sent me to the hospital, it seemed like I was having a heart attack! It also made me very emotional and depressed. I would not recommend this pill."

• Week...
• December 17, 2021

"This is my first time EVER on birth control. I started using them because obviously I was sexually active but I had took 5 plan b’s within 3 months! I know it’s bad, so I started taking birth control for that reason and also because I don’t want a baby anytime soon. I have been on it for exactly 2 weeks and 1 day. The side effects I’ve had is mainly my breast! They have grown! They hurt, some days it’s not that bad but other days I can’t even touch them! My nipples have been sensitive as well. Another side effect is headaches! I go to sleep with one and wake up with one but not all the time, when I do they are very painful! I’ve noticed that I’m very tired, I want to sleep like all the time. But overall nothing to harsh. I thought my body would take it bad but it’s doing pretty good! Everyone is different so try it for yourself! Also my sex drive increased"

• Miano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2019

"This Larin Fe 1/20 is amazing. I went on it because I have extremely bad cystic acne. I’ve only been taking it for 2 weeks and I notice a difference already. The only side effect I have is probably just mood swings. I was on Enskyce before this for about a year and it was the worst."

• Anonymous
• May 2, 2021

"I started this pill when I was 13, (17 now) and trust me it was a rollercoaster but I was also super young with raging hormones when I started it which could have been a lot of why this pill was difficult for me. I started this to help my acne which it did help clear up significantly. I developed depression and anxiety that I was medicated for, but it was tolerable. I noticed I was a lot more moodier and snappy when just starting the pill. I also gained weight which wasn’t really a problem for me because I had an eating disorder at the time of starting it. This pill regulated my periods a lot and only brought them down to 4-5 days and I had absolutely no cramps or breast tenderness. I just recently switched over to a new birth control because this one stopped working for me. I’ve had a huge increase of acne that I have never seen before, not even when I hit puberty. I also bleed in between my periods which I have never had a problem with. I also have mild cramps."

• Lisette
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2020

"I am 31 years old and started the pill for the first time in my adult life. Well I’m on month 5 and it has been a roller coaster and all I can think is when does it end, when do I feel normal again? Month 1, I bled for 4 weeks straight. Month 2, I had horrible nausea and when I did eat I had the worst heart burn. Month 3, I had the most vivid detailed dreams. Month 4 I felt like things were getting a bit better but now I’m almost thru month 5 and I just cry all the time. I know my body pretty well and what triggers my stomach inflammation but here I am bloated all the time. I have no energy or desire to do anything. My sex drive has plummeted completely. The only thing this pill has done is shorten my period from 7 to 4 days but those 4 days are awful and heavy. I plan to finish the 6 month pack and look for an alternative because it is not for me."

• marni...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2023

"Decided to go back on birth control to help with my PCOS symptoms that were coming back hard from going birth control free for 5 months and so far it's been so-so. Originally I was taking Junel, and it worked wonders for me. But I got prescribed this instead. I did some research and read a lot of reviews on this page and was nervous I'd have a bad reaction, but I tried to be hopeful. The 4th month in and I've gained 20 pounds. Before I started taking Larin back in Nov I was 170. I'm at 192 now. It had helped with my acne to a degree and have had mild periods but my libido is extremely low, I feel intense cravings for sweets along with the weight gain which I struggle with enough as is. :( I can honestly say I don't recommend. It helps and it doesn't help. Just depends on you. I know everyone is different but listen to these reviews and at the very least consider your options. I tried giving this a few months and it wasn't worth it."

• Meg
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2021

"On this or PCOS. I thought I was going crazy till I read y’all’s comments here. This BC SUCKS. So I already have anxiety/depression but I’ve been a basket case lately. I was nauseous for 2 weeks and could barely eat. I’ve been gaining weight when I’m really not even eating and my boobs are PAINFUL and swollen/growing. I’m one pill away from the end of my first pack and based on all these comments and my terrible side effects I’m done. I never had this with my previous bc. Wish I could give a negative rating."

• Anonymous
• August 21, 2017

"So I began the pill 3 months ago and all was well for like 3 weeks then once it came time for my period it lasted 17 days, no joke. It was horrible, no pain really but just way too long and annoying now on the 3 month mark I have been having symptoms of IBS and acid reflux so nauseous all the time and very bloated and crampy, not to mention my anxiety of pregnancy has sky rocketed due to these side effects and the fact my period is so light and only last 4 to 6 days, with no symptoms. It is nice but how am I supposed to know I'm for sure not pregnant. It is horrible can't wait to go to my appointment. I also have gained around 5 pounds that I cant drop in only 3 months. It is horrible for me at least"

• Anony...
• August 15, 2017

"I stopped taking this pill two months ago due to the nightmare that was my life while on this pill. I got switched from Gildess to this one simply because my doctors office didn't carry it anymore. Within the seven months that I was on this pill, I was nauseous from the time that I woke up to the time that I went to bed. In fact, at least once a week I would actually get sick from being so nauseous. In addition, I ended up gaining 25 pounds...and I've never had weight issues with any birth control I've taken prior. This weight gain is extremely embarrassing to the point where I've had worsened depression. The only good thing I can say about this pill is that it does regulate your periods, to where mine only lasted about a day. Very light."