Tarina Fe 1/20 for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 4)

• Blair...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2017

"If you don't want to get pregnant, then this birth control works just fine. Downsides for me: longer periods. I was bloated for a good 2 months. I read to try and stick it out for 3 months and bloating would subside, and for the most part it did. Last but not least, and for me the worst, the CYSTIC ACNE!! Uggghh I haven't have acne in 3 yrs and as soon, as soon! As I switched to this BC I started getting them all over, with cystic ones mainly on my jaw line. I absolutely hate it and will be switching BC this week!!!"

• bb9696
• January 18, 2018

"I've been on this birth control for 3 weeks and my period hasn't stopped. It is a lot more than spotting and has ruined 3 pairs of underwear already. I used to get complimented on my clear skin but my acne has drastically increased since taking this birth control. I know these side affects are supposed to go away after a few months or so but there is no way I am going to deal with this for that long."

• MJano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 21, 2020

"I was on Tarina Fe 1/20 since planned parenthood prescribed it to me. And I LOVED IT! Gave me 0 problems ever. No side effects, my acne cleared up and my skin was glowing, I felt great, absolutely no problems. I see reviews about hair loss but I have insanely ridiculous thick hair that it would be very very difficult for me to notice that one. But as far as I can say this was the best birth control I ever been on! It was my first ever one I ever taken. I was on Tarina in 2018 for a year until I was switched (they told to me and said it was discontinued *planned parenthood*) and they switched me to Blisovi Fe 1/20... IF YOU GET PRESCRIBED BLISOVI FE DO NOT TAKE IT! It’s awful, gave me cystic acne, moodiness to the point of losing myself as a person and human being. But Tarina is great!!"

• Anony...
• February 3, 2019

"I've been on birth control for 3 years now. I switched to Tarina because I was experiencing bad anxiety and mild depression and my doc recommended this lower dosage pill. Luckily didn't experience any significant weight gain. But my anxiety and depression got worse. I have even more terrible mood swings and am so sensitive and emotional. On the bright side, my periods are light and only last 3-4 days and the cramps are tolerable. However, I noticed that my "periods" were getting more inconsistent and I wouldn't start on the same day like I was used to, but I always bled every month until this one. This month, I had absolutely no "period". I'm very good at taking the pill (if I'm late, its only by an hour or 2) and I understand that its completely normal to not have withdrawal bleeding while on the pill but this had never happened to me in the 3 years I have been on birth control. I ended up not being pregnant but this made me go insane. I'm definitely going to change to another brand."

• Eliz
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 9, 2021

"I have been on this pill Tarina Fe 1/20 for 3 years on, one year off, and another year on. I was so relieved that it didn’t cause weight gain or hair loss for me that I was willing to put up with other terrible side effects. For me personally, anxiety and fear feelings are through the roof after about 6 months of use. It’s like feeling constant nonstop terror. It goes away as soon as I stop taking the pill. Going to the doctor to explore other options. I can’t live like this forever. To say what’s good about it: no pregnancy, no weight gain or sex drive changes, light to no periods"

• Cindy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2021

"Got this pill at planned parenthood hood after I had my IUD removed. While on this pill I had no sex drive. I didn’t care about anything anymore. I didn’t want to hug or kiss my daughter or husband. I was always irritated. I also had the worst abdominal pain and it messed with my bowels. I gained about 5 lbs in 2 weeks. I was super bloated. My breast were super tender. I don’t usually have acne and this caused me to break out really bad. All this in only 2 weeks. I stopped the pill and 2 days later I felt more like myself. Definitely don’t recommend."

• Dano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2021

"Please stay away from this birth control if you want to save your skin. I was on it for 6 months and my acne has never been worse. I have never suffered from acne in my life I was strictly on this to prevent pregnancy and my face is extremely horrible and I ended up spending tons on skin care and ditching this pill. I am 8 days off of it and I’ll just be waiting for my skin to hopefully recuperate. Stay away."

• Treeak
• September 30, 2020

"So unlike everyone else’s comments here, I LOVE Tarina. The last birth control made me so actually sick 24/7, I couldn’t get out of bed. With Tarina I’ve had a small amount of break outs (masks add onto that) and a bit of weight gain (quarantine too) my breasts have been a tad sore every couple of weeks but it isn’t terrible. My periods are shorter, my cramps aren’t as bad until I'm on my period, but they still aren’t nearly as bad, I can take 1 pill of pamprin and be fine. I have noticed I’m a bit moodier before my periods but, again pamprin or any PMS pill can help with that. Everyone’s body is different! Just try it, after a couple of months if it’s not working for you, go see your doctor or whomever. Also starting Tarina, I wasn’t nauseated but I was a bit moody, and had mild cramps off and on for a few weeks with a few zits here and there, but that’s just from a huge rush of estrogen our bodies will be accepting!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2021

"I’ve been taking Tarina Fe 1/20 for a month now, not taking the placebo week, & it has been awful. I’ve felt super angry over the smallest things, I can’t stop eating, I get horrible hot flashes, I’ve been extremely dehydrated, I’ve had a constant migraine since starting, I’ve been getting horrible cramps, my acne has been pretty bad as well & I'm on the heaviest period I’ve had in 2 and a half years."

• Zzz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 8, 2022

"So far I’m a week in on this birth control. My last birth control I had been on made me nauseous and would throw up every night around 2am. So far on this because I have had super light nausea, here and there headaches, my mental health is ehh so so I get angry and sad very fast which I don't like :( I don’t really have much of a sex drive and I usually do have a high sex drive like a lot lol. I'm eating like quite often and have gained some weight not a lot though I don’t mind though because I’ve been wanting to gain some weight. I'm still sticking to it because I am only just a week in so far."

• red
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2021

"I've been on this for about 10 days and I've noticed I've been SUPER emotional. I can't really take down certain food without puking 15 minutes later. Not sure these pills are for me. Thinking of finishing this first pack and switching."

• Anonymous
• April 18, 2021

"This was my first experience on birth control and it hasn’t been too bad. I’ve had light periods, and before they were unbearable. I have had a few bladder infections but I’m working with my doctor to figure out why. I’ve lost a few pounds but I’m extremely bloated and I’m always so hot."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2023

"Within the span of taking this birth control I experienced 2 yeast infections going on my third pack. I 100% recommend reading reviews on the birth control you’re going to be taking. I wish I had. The weird thing about it, was when I would get to the end of each pack that’s when they would come. I didn’t take the third pack and mysteriously I had no problems the next month. So like I stated previously read reviews they’ll save you!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2021

"Started my 13 year old on this for acne ONLY. She completed one pack and her acne is worse than ever! Also, she bleed really heavy for 2 weeks. Im actually glad she doesn't have to go to school right now."

• Dont...
• August 26, 2021

"I’ve been on Tarina Fe for almost a year, and it has been the worst year of my life. I CRY all the time. I’m sad all the time. Yes my periods are short, almost painless, and not a heavy flow at all but it isn’t worth being sad all the time. I’ve never if my life dealt with so much anxiety."

• TallG...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 25, 2019

"So this is not my first time being on this birth control. I took it about a year ago right after I got my IUD removed. It was great, although I had a few symptoms, such as depression from time to time. I decided to take a break from birth control after being on this medication for 5-6 months. So fast forward to today, I did not have a great experience getting back on this birth control. I started 3 weeks ago and have been bleeding for 11 days straight & the flow is heavy. Idk what's going on, or what has changed but this is horrible! I had this same experience when I had a Depo shot (which I thought was the worst birth control ever) but I can say that Tarina Fe 1/20 just about compare! I threw this pack in the garbage, along with my other unopened pack!"

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2021

"I was on this pill for 4 months to help with acne and to regulate my period because it was so heavy and I would get bad cramps. While it did help with the intensity of my period, it did not help with the timing. I would get it during the 2nd or 3rd week of the pill, not during the placebo week. My acne is absolutely insane right now, I just switched pills due to it. It has never been this bad. It is cystic and painful around my jawline and chin area. The amount of topical products that I have bought to try and curb this is overwhelming. My sex drive decreased significantly. Overall, a pill that was not meant for me."

• caseyE
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2017

"I am on the first week of my 4th pack. I've been continuous cycling so I was spotty the first 2 packs during my "period" but afterwards my body adjusted. I was nervous, acne wise, because this is a lower dose of hormone than I'm used to, but so far no crazy breakouts. I actually have much less of an appetite now which is great - I lost the 12 pounds that I put on from taking a higher dosage pill so I'm back to my old self again. I would give this pill a higher rating if it weren't for the fact that I have way less sex drive now and for a day or 2 right before I'd get my "period", I am very dry and have a slight stinging feeling that is slightly painful."

• Ryl
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2023

"Awful, about to finish my second month. I switched off my old birth control because I switched doctors and then got prescribed this one. My face was pretty clear before, a pimple here and there, and then as soon as I started this birth control my face broke out extremely bad and has not stopped. This genuinely has taken a toll on my self-confidence. And I am someone who takes extremely good care of my skin so this is truly a heartbreaking experience for me. If I did not pay out of pocket for this I would have switched way sooner, but after this next month, I am definitely switching. This may not be the same case for everyone but my experience with this pill was not good."

• Madison
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2021

"I was on it for 3 months until I began to notice a significant change in my mood, mental health, and well being. I noticed I was super sensitive, very emotional, loss of appetite, and I felt very cloudy minded. Though I was emotional, there were other times where I just felt flat. These symptoms really began to bother me and once I read reviews and realized others were feeling this way, I decided to stop taking Tarina. I am now going to switch back to the patch! I understand everyones body is different but just be aware that this pill can make you feel this way. I have never experienced any symptoms like this until I was 3 months into taking the pill. I thought it was just me having the winter blues but it was much more than that. Be aware of your body!"

• Ivy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2018

"I didn't break out that much, occasional zit but my skin was mainly clear. Other than that my mood swings did get a little out of hand. Rarely bled, maybe once every two months but only for one day. My sex drive was decent but dryness was an issue."

• Not...
• March 31, 2021

"Started May of 2020, didn't really notice the weight gain until October. I'm heavier now than I was 9 months pregnant and heavier after giving birth. Clothes do not fit right and I cry a lot more. My appetite is thru the roof. I decided on November 30th to try and lose weight. I did not stop the birth control. I have consistently exercised 6 days a week for an hour (HIIT, Cycling, Running, Weight Training etc) and have tortured myself by restricting caloric intake to 1200 calories. Yes, only 1200...more recently 1100 calories. I have not missed ONE day. I have been extremely dedicated. I finally gave in beginning of March and bought a scale. I last weighed in November 230 pounds. I am 227. It's extremely frustrating. The only thing I can think of is this birth control. I have lost weight in the past as much as 50 pounds. I know what to do."

• MCano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 15, 2021

"I've been on this pill since late May and now it its mid January. It has been great until last month when I started experiencing mild depression. I am switching birth control, but for someone who is just starting to use birth control I will highly recommend. This is my first birth control and I loved it. Don't be scared to try it since you can easily switch to a different one if this doesn't work out. I did gain a little weight, but my skin is clear and very light periods."

• DJano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2018

"I am 26 years old and this is my first time ever taking birth control. I started taking this particular one 3 weeks ago to help me have a lighter period but I am now on the 7 th day of my period (it usually lasts 5 days). I think I’m done taking BC period ! I tried and honestly can’t stand to have such a long period and cramps throughout my entire cycle."

• Emano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2019

"This BC is the worst. My nausea is off the charts, I feel like I’m constantly going to throw up; although the feeling is strongest when I first wake up or eat something. I literally have no sex drive, just the thought exhausts me which has never been an issue in the past. It also makes me more tired than usual. I’ve also started developing extremely painful cramps and bloating. Can’t wait to switch."