Reviewer: 13-18 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I went on this pill to help with my acne, cramps, and heavy flow. I haven't even made it to week four and I'm stopping because my face is worse than it has ever been. I now have over fifty zits (usually I have about five) and I have zero self confidence anymore. I hate leaving my house and no matter how much I wash my face or put on acne medication every morning I wake up with more acne. Also I am ... Show Full Comment

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I went on this pill to help with my acne, cramps, and heavy flow. I haven't even made it to week four and I'm stopping because my face is worse than it has ever been. I now have over fifty zits (usually I have about five) and I have zero self confidence anymore. I hate leaving my house and no matter how much I wash my face or put on acne medication every morning I wake up with more acne. Also I am crying constantly over things like someone leaving the tv which is frustrating and I have had extremely sore breast. For me this birth control was the worst experience ever and I am going off of it now and hoping my side effects will go away soon because I am miserable.
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Reviewer: mica7, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have been on this pill for 5 years. At first it was fine. A couple of years ago I began having extreme mood swings and getting depressed. Last year I started getting extremely nauseous and cold-like symptoms (congested and headaches) every month, same time. Recently I started getting migraines. If this pill is the cause (my doctor thinks it is) it is not worth it.

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I have been on this pill for 5 years. At first it was fine. A couple of years ago I began having extreme mood swings and getting depressed. Last year I started getting extremely nauseous and cold-like symptoms (congested and headaches) every month, same time. Recently I started getting migraines. If this pill is the cause (my doctor thinks it is) it is not worth it.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have not had any problems with this BC up until a few months ago. I was previously on Ortho Tri-Cyclen LO & it gave me tremendous migraines during the non-active pill week so I switched to Kariva. I had not had any problems until a few months ago when I started having headaches like the first BC. I am going to the MD's tomorrow because my life is basically on hold when I have these headaches ... Show Full Comment

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I have not had any problems with this BC up until a few months ago. I was previously on Ortho Tri-Cyclen LO & it gave me tremendous migraines during the non-active pill week so I switched to Kariva. I had not had any problems until a few months ago when I started having headaches like the first BC. I am going to the MD's tomorrow because my life is basically on hold when I have these headaches, I cannot function & I work in a pharmacy. As a side note 3 or 4 of us in the pharmacy were on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo at the same time and ALL experienced the headaches & switched to different BC. As I am older if we cannot find a solution to the headaches whilst on BC I may have to get tubes tied or other method (not for all of course) the headaches are not worth losing a week of my life every month. As far as weight gain, I have gained weight since on BC, which I also do not like since most of the adult life I've been hovering around 110lbs at 61 inches tall (LOL) I now hover around 123-125lbs depending on which holiday it is & how many cookies I devour!
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I've tried the ring, left me irritable and fell out during sex. I've tried YAZ, left me extremely emotional and the anti d's are not in the blanks so the difference shows drastically. I've tried loestrin FE and was extremly irritable after 3 months use. Every pill is different just like every woman is. This one works for me, no mood swings, I feel in control of my emotions. I have not gained weigh ... Show Full Comment

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I've tried the ring, left me irritable and fell out during sex. I've tried YAZ, left me extremely emotional and the anti d's are not in the blanks so the difference shows drastically. I've tried loestrin FE and was extremly irritable after 3 months use. Every pill is different just like every woman is. This one works for me, no mood swings, I feel in control of my emotions. I have not gained weight and no break outs. I'm pretty satisfied
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I do well on Kariva. Everyone's different. You have to try and see how your particular body responds. Junel didn't work for me (too much break thru bleeding), but Kariva does. Who knows why.

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I do well on Kariva. Everyone's different. You have to try and see how your particular body responds. Junel didn't work for me (too much break thru bleeding), but Kariva does. Who knows why.
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