Reviewer: ErinVT, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I was on this pill for over a year, and it was the worst year of my life. I had severe mood changes to the point that I was clinically depressed and suicidal. I gained about 30 pounds and looked swollen or bloated all the time. My boobs went from B's to DD's, which may sound good, but I outgrew all my clothes and experienced severe back pain because of them. I got headaches all the time and was ti ... Show Full Comment

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I was on this pill for over a year, and it was the worst year of my life. I had severe mood changes to the point that I was clinically depressed and suicidal. I gained about 30 pounds and looked swollen or bloated all the time. My boobs went from B's to DD's, which may sound good, but I outgrew all my clothes and experienced severe back pain because of them. I got headaches all the time and was tired 24/7. It took me a very long time to figure out that the pill was the cause of all of these symptoms, but as soon as I stopped taking it, within two weeks I felt completely normal again. I am also not the only one who experienced this. My friend was also on Balziva and had the same problems. It wasn't until after she was prescribed antidepressants that she realized that the pill was actually the cause. I very very very strongly caution against taking Balziva. I wasn't myself for over a year and almost ended up taking my own life because of it. There are plenty of other options for birth control that work much better, but if you do decide to take it, please just be careful and be very vigilant in watching out for yourself. No one deserves to feel the way I felt.
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Reviewer: Cam, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I have been take this pill for 5 months now and I have not experienced any major side effects. It made my skin clear, which I am so happy about because I had aweful cyst like acne. My breasts get really tender around the 3rd week before the week my period is due and as far as my periods, the flow is lighter but I am still bleeding for five days. I don't have any mood swings, nothing out of the nor ... Show Full Comment

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I have been take this pill for 5 months now and I have not experienced any major side effects. It made my skin clear, which I am so happy about because I had aweful cyst like acne. My breasts get really tender around the 3rd week before the week my period is due and as far as my periods, the flow is lighter but I am still bleeding for five days. I don't have any mood swings, nothing out of the norm and my sex drive is even better. This is working for me and this is the first birth control pill I have ever taken.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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It has cut my cycle from 7days to 3days and they are much lighter.

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It has cut my cycle from 7days to 3days and they are much lighter.
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Reviewer: KelseyKels, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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At first I attributed the side effects of this drug to just getting used to it for the first few months. However, this pill is noticeably worse than others I have taken, which were not a problem at all (Yaz, Yasmin, Gianvi). The only reason I switched is because my health insurance barely covered what I was on before and this was cheaper. Balziva has made me incredibly empitional, which has ... Show Full Comment

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At first I attributed the side effects of this drug to just getting used to it for the first few months. However, this pill is noticeably worse than others I have taken, which were not a problem at all (Yaz, Yasmin, Gianvi). The only reason I switched is because my health insurance barely covered what I was on before and this was cheaper. Balziva has made me incredibly empitional, which has rarely been the case in the past. The spotting is horrible and the period lasts a minimum of 6 days, which is pretty long compared to other drugs. The menstrual cramps on the first few days of the period are awful. I also felt bloated the first month or two but that gradually diminished. Now, I'm noticing that I am developing a light, furry facial hair from my side burns and down my jaw line. I'm totally freaked out because I have never been a very hairy/furry person! Switching out of this crap ASAP!
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Reviewer: sassynsweet, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I began taking this drug about two years ago; I had heavy periods and bad cramping. Taking birth control has helped with the cramping and has been 100% effective. I'm not pregnant yet lol...the only problem I have is remembering to take the medicine but I haven't had any of them other problems that I'm seeing people have been saying they have. Just like with any medicine it will effect everyone d ... Show Full Comment

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I began taking this drug about two years ago; I had heavy periods and bad cramping. Taking birth control has helped with the cramping and has been 100% effective. I'm not pregnant yet lol...the only problem I have is remembering to take the medicine but I haven't had any of them other problems that I'm seeing people have been saying they have. Just like with any medicine it will effect everyone differently. But I would recommend giving it a try to see if it works for you.
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