I've been taking it for two weeks today. I will do another update in another two weeks. I haven't been on BC for over a year, and starting this I have became more emotional. I want to cling, cuddle, and be loved on. Which I guess is normal for more females but, I am not and have never been the huggy lovable person. This is a huge 180 for me. lOl complete 360 for my fiance. My acne has clea...
For whatever reason, my pharmacy switched me from sprintec to mono-linyah. I loved sprintec! Unfortunately, this was a bad switch for me. Nauesous and vomiting the first 2 days and off and on throughout the month. ALSO, I've been breaking out. I've been on approx 4 different pills before and I've never had this reaction...hoping to switch back :/
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Anonymous | Female | Patient
4/26/2016
Condition: Premenstrual Disorder with a State of Unhappiness
Overall rating 2.0
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My legs feet and ankles won't stop swelling. Switching back to Sprintec.
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alicia reffitt | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/13/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.3
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I have been taking it like I'm supposed to and I started taking the white ones I'm on my second one now and I'm still not on my period is that normal? I also spotted a little on my last 2 blue pills. . What does that mean? Also I've been throwing up. .
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tray | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/5/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.7
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I just got switched to this, pharmacy changed me from sprintec. At first I got a yeast infection and that wasn't very fun. Now it just makes me throw up every time I drink alcohol. That is the most awful part. Overral itis not terrible
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KMLee | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/1/2016
Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
Overall rating 4.7
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The first month I used this medication I sometimes felt nauseous after taking it. I always take it before bed so that really helps. I have had some headaches as well, but I'm not sure if they're due to the BC. I have noticed more regulated cycles which is why I began the medicine. My acne has cleared, and with a few changes in my diet, I really do feel better overall.
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Deanna | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/2/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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I take it regularly for birth control and love it. It hasn't given my body any problems and has been effective!
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/22/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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The first month was terrible. Heavy bleeding, lots of pads and tampons, cramps were alright but so bad I couldn't go to school because i was bleeding so much. This is still by far the best pill I've taken. But they switched it up on me so now I have nor qd. I hate it. Havent gotten my period yet and been 3 months since ive been on it. But I would most certainly recommend mono linyah, i was on it for 2 years then it switched.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/9/2016
Condition: Disease of Ovaries with Cysts
Overall rating 2.7
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I started taking this medication to help with my Endometriosis, Ovarian Cyst, and heavy menstrual cycles with pain. It made my very nauseous, awful acne, weight gain, and my periods were every 2 weeks. It did help with my cramps and my bleeding was very light, however, I was moody, cried my eyes out, and wanted left alone. I stopped taking this medication after month 4.
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Miss Reni | 25-34 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/21/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.7
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I have been taking this medication for close to 6 months now and the first three were very easy on me. Within the last month, it gave me really bad cramps with my cycle which I am not used too anymore. But overall I am very please with its effectiveness!!!
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Random_internet_girl | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/2/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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My doctor put me on this medication to try and regulate my very irregular period as well as help clear up my acne. I've been taking it for over two months now and whiles it helped regulate my period it's made my acne soooo much worse. It's to the point where I'd honestly rather deal with not knowing when I'm going to have my period than all the acne. Definitely not worth it so far.
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Noelle023 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/26/2015
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been taking it for two weeks today. I will do another update in another two weeks. I haven't been on BC for over a year, and starting this I have became more emotional. I want to cling, cuddle, and be loved on. Which I guess is normal for more females but, I am not and have never been the huggy lovable person. This is a huge 180 for me. lOl complete 360 for my fiance. My acne has cleared up, I haven't noticed anything about my weight because I do work out regularly. I did start this a couple days before my cycle was supposed to come which still hasn't. I actually eat less, which has took me by surprise kinda. My skin seems way healthier. I have experienced headaches frequently. So far I do like it. Read More Read Less
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Mono- Linyah review | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/15/2015
Condition: Disease of Ovaries with Cysts
Overall rating 3.7
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I've been on this pill for months after trying multiple different birth control pills I've finally found one that eases my pain with PCOS and keeps my skin clear for the most part. My only complaint is that I'm gaining weight now and I've always been pretty small. But now I feel like I can't lose any weight like I could before I started this pill and everytime I step on the scale I weigh more! I have no change in excersize or eating habits I am pretty healthy. I just really wish I could get rid of this extra weight which I definitely do blame on this pill!Read More Read Less
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NilyeahG | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/10/2015
Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
Overall rating 5.0
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For the first few days, nausea was BRAZY! After that, it mellowed out. My skin was never acne infested but with the pill, it got even better and I never knew why until I googled pros and cons of mono-linyah. Long story short, my gyno switched me to sprintec and I'm scared out of my mind! What if I go back to 13 year old acne infested me?! Oh no! I demand my mono-linyah NOW! ....please.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/24/2015
Condition: Painful Periods
Overall rating 3.7
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My breasts have grown slightly and are very sore. I am also breaking out like a mad man on my forehead, chin, and temples and i rarely break out. I was convinced i was going through a second puberty. Not sure if im quite satisfied yet. Only been on it a month.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/23/2015
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 2.7
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I switched to sprintec and mono-linyah is the generic of this birth control. I went back on birth control because my body gets really bad cystic acne. Fortunately, my body has cleared up a lot, but my face started breaking out like crazy after starting this pill. I had a huge cystic pimple on my forehead and two on my chin for my college graduation! It really sucked. Not only was my face breaking out, but I have never experienced this much break through bleeding than I did on this pill. I had my period for three weeks! Therefore, I was not only a pizza face for my graduation, but I also had my period when I had to wear ALL WHITE! My doctor said to stick with this pill for another month, but I refuse.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/27/2015
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.3
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I get pretty bad cramping around the time of my period, and my period never comes on time anymore. I am also breaking out more than I did on my last BC.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/11/2015
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.3
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For whatever reason, my pharmacy switched me from sprintec to mono-linyah. I loved sprintec! Unfortunately, this was a bad switch for me. Nauesous and vomiting the first 2 days and off and on throughout the month. ALSO, I've been breaking out. I've been on approx 4 different pills before and I've never had this reaction...hoping to switch back :/
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Ann-Marie.E | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/8/2015
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been taking this medication for about 1 year now and I love it. I'm currently 18. It did make me moody at first and it still does if I wait too long before starting my new pack, but it eventually evens back out and I go back to normal. I'm not the best at taking it or remembering to or getting and starting my new pack right when I'm supposed to, but it still works awesome for me. It has tremendously helped my acne. I can deal with some mood swings and nausea to not have a face or body covered in acne. Overall I love this medication. I just wish I was better about taking it exactly how you are supposed to, but I am human. Read More Read Less
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Happier in GA | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/1/2015
Condition: Painful Periods
Overall rating 4.3
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My physician started me on a lower dose pill that caused a multitude of problems and did not help with my painful periods. She switched me to this pill with which I a 98% satisfied. I still have some cramping, but am able to manage the pain with Advil instead of hydrocodone or tramadol. I have less bleeding and no PMS symptoms.
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emmy | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/25/2015
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.7
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I tryed a different birth control and didn't like it at all. My doctor switched me to this one for birth control and acne and so far my acne has improved a lot. I love it. Nausea sometimes but it goes away quick. No weight gain. No cramps. No mood swings. So far so good.
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Happycollegestudent | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/15/2015
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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As I'm sure you have all heard before, everybody reacts differently to birth control. The pill isn't meant to be amazing for everybody who takes it! With that in mind, my experience on this brand has been very good! In the beginning I experienced a little bit of nausea about 20 minutes after taking the pill but that went away very quickly. As long as you are on top of things and are staying aware of your body you should be able to tell if this kind of birth control is right for you. Personally, I haven't had any horrific experiences with this and it actually seems to improve some aspects of myself! For example, my skin started clearing up within the first week of taking it. This pill has been great for me! Read More Read Less
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