Errin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Mere
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 20, 2018

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started taking this 6 weeks after my daughter was born. I’ve been taking for 3 months now and am officially stopping this pill. It has made me bleed so irregularly and heavily that it’s unmanageable. It feels like I’m bleeding more so than when I am not. I’m not sure if I am experiencing other symptoms but definitely look like I am more bloated so maybe that’s something I’ve experienced as well and haven’t correlated the two. My primary reason for stopping is the excessive bleeding."

• Tano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2018

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Over it!!! Due to my health Insurance going away I was given Errin as it was cheaper out of pocket. I was using Loestrin FE and was loving it! Periods were very light and some months didn't come at all. It was a nice alternative to the Mirena that I had. However, the Errin is horrible. I take it the same time everyday and the side effects are awful. I have started to experience breakouts on my face. But, the worse is the periods! Periods last anywhere from 7-10 days!!!!!!!! It's ridiculous!! You think your done and BAM it's back. Once the this pack is empty I'm done!! I have insurance now so I will asking the doctor to switch me back to my Loestrin FE. This is horrible!! I do not recommend."

• FLgirl
• January 25, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I decided to come back and review this drug as I was on the fence as there were a lot of negative reviews. I have uterine fibroids near the end of 2018, at 40. I had a heavy period that lasted 2 months. I was put on DEPO and my period stopped that night and for a few months, then I had more breakthrough bleeding. At 1 year mark, my arm that I used to get the shot in started hurting, I could barely lift it and couldn't sleep on it. I didn't go back, instead, I switched to regular birth control that used to always work (Daysee). The bleeding stopped again until I had a gallbladder attack for the first time. Turns out I had gallstones. After about a year on that, I started having breakthrough bleeding again. I read that the estrogen in the birth control is responsible (among other things) so I switched to this; almost immediately the pain has left my gallbladder and I feel normal again. Two weeks have passed, the breakthrough bleeding has passed. You have to take this at a precise time each day."

• Jenni...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 13, 2021

For Birth Control "I never post here but after the nightmare this bc put me through I had to. Started Errin in 4/20 doctor refused to give me any more combo pills due to high bp. I was put on Errin. 6/20 came around, I noticed my periods were lighter, but my cramps were crazy. I dealt with it & thought it was that one time.THE NEXT FEW MONTHS are a BLUR. I was out of it most of the time when my period came around. Pain in breasts, moody, 30lb weight gain, bloat, nausea, dizziness, headaches but THE PAIN in my ovaries back & uterus-out of control. I stayed on these for a year, until 4/21, I couldn't go to work because the pain went from happening during my period, to EVERY DAY. I was miserable & felt majorly depressed.I was scared. When doctor suggested I switch to Slynd after not finding anything wrong, I decided to give it a go thinking Errin wasn't the problem. 3 months later the pain is gone. I should have known. I went to ER for this 5 times. I do NOT recommend. If in doubt & you feel off, check your BC."

• Honey
• May 23, 2020

For Birth Control "Errin is the best pill I have taken in the last 3 years! (22y/o) Started taking it after the birth of my 2nd child because Sprintec sent my mood in a major depressive tailspin 7mo after my first child. This is important, because the break in birth control due to the major mood swings on the combined pill was how I got pregnant with #2 earlier than desired. Errin is my first progestin-only pill ("mini-pill") and has had no effect on breastfeeding, no spotting or breakthrough bleeding, just some dry skin and minor acne. I feel totally comfortable taking it for the next few years and if you can manage your skin regularly, 10/10 recommend asking your GP. My friends and husband like my better on this pill because I am more myself PLUS protected from unplanned pregnancy. Double win!"

• redne...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 3, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was on Errin .35 for 6 weeks and decided to stop taking it due to having my period for all but 3 weeks straight. Only had small breaks in between like a day here or there and just when I thought it was done it started again. It also make me very tired to the point I would fall asleep in the middle of the afternoon if I wasn't actively doing something. I started it mainly because I am done having children and my periods were terrible because of my Fibromyalgia. The cons of taking this far out-weigh the pros for me. I would rather just feel like crap for a couple days a month than deal with periods lasting weeks."

• starb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 13, 2013

For Birth Control "I didn't notice any side effects with Errin until I was on it for about 5 months. That's when I realized I was depressed. Cried at the drop of a hat and for no reason, got upset/angry at things that I normally wouldn't think twice about, etc. I didn't know what was causing this but decided to go off the pill to see if that would help. Within a couple weeks, I was back to my old self. I also didn't realize it at the time, but Errin seriously lowered my sex drive."

• KKano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 7, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking this for awhile now, probably 2 years. Used to take Depo but my doctor said I shouldn’t remain on due to the side effects. I’ve not had any bad experiences really, only thing is maybe a lower sex drive. Periods are light and only last 4 days max. I would recommend this but of course everyone’s body reacts differently to medications."

• Nubian
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've been on Errin birth control pill for 3 months currently on number 4. Since I started my cycle has lasted for up to 10 days. Prior it only last 5 days....after reading the comments here I'm done too. Calling doctor to prescribe me a new one or I'll just go back to using my the Flow app"

• Ag0213
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2024

For Birth Control "I've been taking this medication for one month. No side effects other than being 'dry'. No period, which is a plus. All in all, it's worth taking in my opinion if you can remember to take it at the same time every day and don't mind using lube."

• Nice
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2019

For Birth Control "I am 22 I’ve been using Errin for 5 months I started taking it 3 weeks post partum. I don’t have my period ever whether I take BC or not my doctor said I had endometriosis but I mostly use for birth control. The only side effects I have are I feel super tired and lazy and I have period like cramps at the beginning of each month. I really like this does NOT cause me mood swings or anger like other BC has. Only thing I don’t like is remembering to take each day at same time. Other than that it’s great for me."

• Mikay...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 24, 2024

For Birth Control "First off, I've been super skeptical all around the board with birth control because I've heard the terrible stories of women who do not get to enjoy or experience womanhood due to cysts building on ovaries, recurring UTIs, and yeast infections... the list goes on! This darn birth control was the very first birth control I EVER USED, and it has been the best thing for a young woman wanting to keep a baby away for the time being. I maybe bled once 3 months later after starting, but my periods stopped happening often after that. I did not get acne, gain weight, lose weight, headaches, or even worry about being pregnant because I've tested that out too, several times lol! Maybe the only downfall was fatigue and breast tenderness. I would find myself slightly more tired when I'm typically an on-the-go person all the time. I would get a few cramps during the typical timing of my cycle, but there was not always blood involved, it really depended on my body that month!"

• Ach
• August 15, 2019

For Birth Control "I gave Errin birth control pill a whole year to settle in with my body. I gained weight, have had irregular periods, including one that leaked all over my white pants (talk about being 44 and feeling like you are 14!), fatigue, you name it! I also have had issues with inflammation and an undiagnosable lymph node issue in my neck that happens to flare up just once a month. I’m convinced it’s due to this pill. Stopping it today after talking to gyn."

• Zunkk
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Started on Errin 4 weeks after I had my son and I have been on it for almost 4 months now and the last 2 months I have had a period 2 times a month which is so unusual for me. After reading everyone's experiences with it I am glad I'm not the only one that is like this. I was wondering if it was my body getting back on track after having my son or the birth control. Since I'm a smoker I was put on this and it was the only pill offered to me. It was this or the IUD and I really don't want a foreign object in my body. Great as a birth control but for me I was using it for 2 reasons and it was as a birth control and to STOP my periods."

• Lisa
• January 19, 2021

For Birth Control "I am 29 year old and Errin gets an absolute no from me ! After one week I have had severe cramping for days without bleeding. Bloating so tight I can't move and very hard to get rid off. Headaches and hot flashes. Nausea spells through out the day. The dr recently told me I wasn’t a candidate for an estrogen pill and proscribed me this. However I have never experienced any side effect worse then this pill: stay away!!"

• Tammy...
• July 15, 2016

For Birth Control "Wish I read the reviews before taking Errin. I have been on Errin for 15 months and stopped taking it a week ago due to severe migraines, weight gain, moodiness and decreased interest in things that I usually enjoy. My sex drive has decreased and I have little or no interest in my husband. I could not figure out why I was so upset over small things and he even asked me to look into alternative methods of birth control. PLEASE do your research. It's not for everyone."

• Vnomiss
• January 21, 2017

For Birth Control "I'm 42, started this pill as a birth control method & also to hopefully reduce my heavy monthly periods, 2 months in now & my experience is horrible! I have 1 week left of pills & I'm not going to continue to take them... 1st month started pack on Sunday after my period was finished, after another 7 days approx. of taking the pills I have another full 6-7 day period...then after that around day 21ish (which should have been when I was supposed to get my period) got it yet again... I'm on pill pack 2 now...I'm now due for my period, I've had breast tenderness for 2 weeks and horrific cramping every evening (I take the pill in the morning) occupanied with nausea...side effects make it hard to tell if it's the pill or pregnancy!"

• Jaz
• August 28, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been taking this pill for 4 days and already want to throw it away. The BIGGEST side effect is the cramps. I've literally had waves of pain through my stomach that feel like contractions since I started this! I feel like I've been in labor every day since I started taking these! Also very nauseous and bleeding heavy! Please please please PAY ATTENTION TO THE REVIEWS! THIS STUFF IS TERRIBLE AND NOT WORTH THE PAIN!"

• Rose
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2019

For Endometriosis "I started this med only a couple of months ago for cysts and possible endometriosis. Not only have I had EXTREME weight gain in a very small amount of time, but i ended up with another cyst anyway. I’m also tired all the time and feel foggy. Never again."

• Ikz
• May 19, 2020

For Birth Control "I switched from the patch to "Errin" in mid February by my doctor as she was worried its was affecting my blood pressure as it was too high. I've been on it for 3 months and have and inconsistent periods. 1 being a week and a half long, spotting a few days after I had just had it, not getting a period at all the following month and now receiving a very light period (possibly spotting) for 5 days already. During these 3 months I have gained 10 pounds although I have not changed my healthy eating habits and actually added a few workouts during the week. I have noticed I'm moody or depressed throughout the day at work & at home a couple of times a week. Nice that my blood pressure has been normal, although I'm taking blood pressure medication as well. I'm currently switching to the patch again once I finish this pack since I'm not happy with the outcome. Hope this helps to whoever is seeking insight who has high blood pressure and considering taking Errin."

• Dano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 4, 2020

For Birth Control "I've had 8-9 periods over an 11 week span while on Errin. Horrible. Stop bleeding for a few days only to get it again. Terrible mood swings. Depression. I can not wait to go back to my other birth control after this pack is finished next week."

• momma
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 21, 2014

For Birth Control "This pill has not been for me. I had a period right before I started taking it, then 2 more times within 3 weeks I had more bleeding. It seems as though other raters on here have also had abnormal bleeding due to this pill. I also have a decreased sex drive and feel bloated almost all of the time. I will be switching soon."

• Angie
• March 18, 2018

For Birth Control "Went to the doc for horrific periods, fatigue and bleeding thru heaviest available pad within an hour days 2-3 of my seven days. I was a smoker, went w/ progestin due to risk of blood clots. I started pills 1 day after my period ended. So day 26 I started having brown/bloody discharge, not so much spotting, today is day 27 and I have started my period... I think. Again more of a heavy discharge. The first week I went absolutely nuts, very angry, sensitive, dizzy or disoriented first half of the day and afraid to drive, my depth perception was off. I cried the first two days no reason. Experimented with times and I’m not sure if it was just my body acclimating to it or if it was finally finding the right time to take, but it went away. I have since quit smoking & taking vitamins watching what I eat and indoor cycling for a half an hour a day. I have lost weight and mood has stabilized, I even did well during my nicotine withdrawals. It’s worth noting I suffer from anxiety already."

• Flo
• April 1, 2021

For Birth Control "Did not have a good experience with Errin and had to stop after a few weeks. I switched from a combined pill to this thinking it would improve anxiety I had developed with previous birth control. Prior to starting birth control I had never had any anxiety, panic attacks or other mental health issues. As soon as I started taking Errin my panic attacks increased to almost every night. I felt odd sort of like a void, unbothered, indifferent with no emotions. I also felt tired, lightheaded almost as if my blood sugar was dropping. I wish it would’ve worked, but everyone has different experiences. This just happened to be mine."

• ARJ
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2019

For Endometriosis "I’ve been taking Errin birth control pill for about a month now. Overall, it’s been really good! I haven’t had the spotting everyone complains about, and I have not had any cramping either. I normally have really terrible periods so I’m hoping this birth control can either stop them completely or lessen the pain. The first week or two, it gave me really bad headaches (not migraines just headaches), but those went away after about week two. I haven’t noticed any weight gain either. I feel like the medicine maybe gives me slight mood swings, but I can recognize them pretty quickly. Unfortunately, I’m not seeing any improvement in my skin."