Reviewer: Lizzy, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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BEWARE OF VIORELE!!! I have been on many types of birth control (Azzurette, Ortho Tri-cyclin, etc.) for over a decade and this by far has had the worst side effects on my body. I am alarmed and horrified this drug is still being distributed despite over 100 negative reviews. The symptoms I've experienced in the last 3 weeks were restless joints, tingling, swelling, numbness, headaches, heart pal ... Show Full Comment

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BEWARE OF VIORELE!!! I have been on many types of birth control (Azzurette, Ortho Tri-cyclin, etc.) for over a decade and this by far has had the worst side effects on my body. I am alarmed and horrified this drug is still being distributed despite over 100 negative reviews. The symptoms I've experienced in the last 3 weeks were restless joints, tingling, swelling, numbness, headaches, heart palpitations, and major fatigue. I thought I had some kind of termanal illness. I had every test done at the doctors only to have them tell me "I'm healthy"...I thought I was going insane. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. BAD NEWS!!!!
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Reviewer: 25rosebud, Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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When I first started birth control this was the pill that my doctor put me on. For the last two months it has literally ruined my life emotionally. I have cried everyday since I started the pill, for the stupidest reasons. My mood swings are out of control, I am constantly irritable, and I have been exhibiting depression like symptoms. It put a huge strain on the brand new relationship I was just ... Show Full Comment

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When I first started birth control this was the pill that my doctor put me on. For the last two months it has literally ruined my life emotionally. I have cried everyday since I started the pill, for the stupidest reasons. My mood swings are out of control, I am constantly irritable, and I have been exhibiting depression like symptoms. It put a huge strain on the brand new relationship I was just beginning with a wonderful man. After two months of trying to adjust to this pill and hoping I would regain control of my life and my emotions, I'm done. Would never recommend this hell to anyone.
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Reviewer: RebeccaS, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Like other women's experiences of this drug, I was on Kariva for nearly ten years with no problems, it was fantastic. I took Kariva for birth control and for help with periods. Two weeks ago, I showed up at CVS for my refill, and the pharmacist looked me in my eye and told me Kariva had been discontinued. I was furious, as no one consulted me or my doctor (I called my doctor's office and they had ... Show Full Comment

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Like other women's experiences of this drug, I was on Kariva for nearly ten years with no problems, it was fantastic. I took Kariva for birth control and for help with periods. Two weeks ago, I showed up at CVS for my refill, and the pharmacist looked me in my eye and told me Kariva had been discontinued. I was furious, as no one consulted me or my doctor (I called my doctor's office and they had no record of a phone call with the pharmacy). This pharmacist told me that she would give me an alternative pill and told me that it was the exact same- turns out it's Viorele. I couldn't risk being off the pill, so I took it. I have been so miserable from the first day of taking this pill- dizzy, headache, sore breasts, exhausted- in fact, I fell asleep during a conference last week! So unprofessional. Turns out, Kariva has NOT been discontinued! The pharmacy simply chose to stop carrying it. I am furious for being lied to and furious that a pharmacist would change my Rx without consulting my doctor. I already wrote a scathing review of CVS and switched my Rx to Ralphs, which has a plentiful supply of Kariva. CVS is disgusting and lies to patients- I felt like I had no control over my own body, and that is absolutely not ok.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female

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I know everybody is different but this birth control was absolutely terrible for me. My periods were WORSE; heavier and more painful. Also, I've been the same size for over three years. My weight has never budged over a pound or two and I've gained ten very noticeable pounds. It made me tired literally 24/7, emotional, and most importantly I got extreme vaginal dryness. I've never had any of these ... Show Full Comment

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I know everybody is different but this birth control was absolutely terrible for me. My periods were WORSE; heavier and more painful. Also, I've been the same size for over three years. My weight has never budged over a pound or two and I've gained ten very noticeable pounds. It made me tired literally 24/7, emotional, and most importantly I got extreme vaginal dryness. I've never had any of these problems and I was sure that the pill was the culprit. I took myself off the pills and slowly everything is going back to normal.
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Reviewer: Clueless, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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CVS switched me from Kariva to Viorele a year ago. I have headaches for a year or so every month when I have period. I didn't even think it could be related to the change. I exercise regularly and weight was never an issue. But lately, it seems hard to control the weight gain. I thought it is because I am 40 and above. At 44, acnes still popped out around my chin. I finally told my doctor about th ... Show Full Comment

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CVS switched me from Kariva to Viorele a year ago. I have headaches for a year or so every month when I have period. I didn't even think it could be related to the change. I exercise regularly and weight was never an issue. But lately, it seems hard to control the weight gain. I thought it is because I am 40 and above. At 44, acnes still popped out around my chin. I finally told my doctor about the headaches. She thinks it may be due to the birth control pill change. I wish I could have paid more attention to these symptoms and told my doctor earlier.
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