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My doctor told me this wasn't as effective as combo birthcontrol pills. However, I have taken camila for a awhile and found it effective. My one dissapointment is if I take Camila late, but within the two hours to be considered still effective, a few days in a row my menstural cycle was thrown off. When I took my medication on scheduale my menstural cycle came like clock work.

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I HAD TWO MISCARRIAGES BECAUSE OF THIS DRUG! After my first son was born my doctor put me on Camila while I was breastfeeding. When my son was 10 months, I got pregnant immediately after going off Camila and at 6 weeks miscarried. I had another son a year later and again went on Camila while breastfeeding. I again got pregnant immediately after going off the pill when my son was 8 months and m...

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CamilaSux | Patient
2/15/2024
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.7
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I stopped taking this pill about 9 months ago and I stopped having severe mood swings. I just started it again 4 days ago and just had a raging mood swing. Calling my doctor to try switching in the morning. I never had this issue with the combo pill I had been on for several years before, but they won't let me switch back because I'm over 35 and had high bp a few years ago. Funny though, my BP hasn't been high in a long time now. I honestly hate this pill. And it's so hard taking a pill at the same exact time every day. Read More Read Less

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Snecoled | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
6/10/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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My doctor put me on this after I had my daughter 7.5 years ago, because I have stage IV endometriosis with extreme pelvic pain almost constantly. I am 41 yo and was diagnosed with this when I was 19. It has taken away my periods and therefore my pain. The only downfall I have noticed is severe weight gain that is harder to lose. The med is doing what my doctor has intended it for but I’m a little discouraged with the weight issues and trying to figure out if there are any other options for me. Otherwise no other issues. Read More Read Less

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Frustrated | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/5/2022
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.0
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I was put on this pill because as I was getting older my blood pressure went up and couldn’t take the pill I was in for more than 20 years. I have been on it for 10 months. I workout five days a week usually and eat the same, but have gained 10 pounds. Can’t lose it. I also do. It get a period and used to every month before.

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Angel | 0-2 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/3/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I suffered from heavy periods for 12 years , I had my tubes tied so no need for birth control. My periods were so bad I had my uterus examined and because the lining was so thick they put me on this pill. It is THE BEST thing I have ever done for myself. I had days before , when I could not work or leave he house, because of the amount of bleeding, now I have a 2-3 day light period. No weight gain, which I was afraid of. You do have to be consistent with the time you take your pill. If you miss one, you will have break through bleeding. Best decision ever made was getting on this pill. I am 46 years old. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/24/2022
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.7
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I have been on this pill for about 2 years. I started taking it to help with painful cramps, and it did not work. It has caused me to gain a lot of weight, brain fog, a lot more fatigue than usual, hair loss, and it has also caused me to develop spider veins on the back of my legs. I have not had a menstrual cycle for almost a year now because of this pill and I cannot take estrogen to regulate my hormones because it will give me migraines. If you’re looking to start birth control, do not take this pill. Read More Read Less

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Sickofit | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/13/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.3
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Okay so I started taking camila 6 weeks after having my baby boy. I started on September 2021 on the second day of my first period since delivery. I’ve had no bad experience or nothing serious rather. However, I’ve had a period about every other week. The first period lasted for 18 days. Then it came back 9 days later and lasted 6 days Then came back a week later and lasted another 6 days. It’s been a week since then and I’m starting to spot and I think my cycle is trying to come back again today. I just can’t catch a break. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/12/2020
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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Like many of you guys I was terrified trying Camila. Most of the reviews were negative so I'm here to ease some of yall worries & say my positive experience with the pill. So I started on camila in October 2019. My doctor recommended using mini pills instead of combination pills because I got awful awful migraines with auras since I was 6 . Ive never taken birth control before, I always used condoms, took plan b's maybe 4 times in my life, I never had any issues with my period, I would get light cramps the first day my period started then have a light period for about 4-5 days, overall I had a simple short easy period. I started camila to use as birth control,not to regulate anything just as a birth control. Ive been on camila for whats about to be 7 months and the only 2 things I can complain about is how sore my breast get 2 days before my period & that my period last a little longer, 7 days instead of 4 days. Other than that, my body has been acting the same, I don't get any side effects, nothing that has made me want to stop using the pill, nothing at all. Always keep in mind that what doesn't work for someone else might work for you & vice versa. I recommend Camila 100%, & you never know if it'll work for you unless you try. Don't be scared, nobody has the same body the same organs the same anything, so yea some reviews are scary but we are all different different. Oh & by the way im not pregnant so its pretty effective, & i'm very satisfied. Im 20 years old, 5ft 2 in & 126lbs just for reference.Read More Read Less

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txd190 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/10/2019
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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My boyfriend and I switch between using condoms and no condoms (mainly no condoms) and it seems to be doing its job correctly! I have been on this medication for 5, almost 6 months. I've only had a slight pimple flare up in the beginning of taking this pill (can barely even see them though) but that went away a few weeks later. The only thing now is I've had some breast tenderness recently, but nothing extremely painful, and only hurts a little when I press on them.

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Nicole | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/9/2018
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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This birth control is perfect for me. I no longer have my monthly period and the gyno says uterus wall and cells are healthy. At first I was worried about no longer getting my period but the doctor says it's safe and nothing to worry about,just how my body reacted to the pill. My skin has also stopped flaring up once eating dairy and I barely have any breakouts. Maybe one or two every two weeks under my chin that's gone in 2 days. Me and my boyfriend have switch between condom and no condom and we have been successful in not getting pregnant.Read More Read Less

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Merilee137 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/1/2018
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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Had horrible side effects! Upset stomach, fatigue, hives, head aches,breasts swollen and painful, and leg cramps, night sweats, hot flashes, and anxiety. Took for three weeks stopped and have been hemorrhaging uncontrollably. Had to take one to slow down bleeding.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/12/2017
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.3
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Started taking this after giving birth to my baby girl. I was breast feeding so needed one without estrogen. I would spot in between periods and never knew when I was going to get it. My appetite increased and it did not help with acne.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/21/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.0
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I took this pill because I am breastfeeding-but I had an allergic reaction with a rash covering the majority of my body. I am sure it works for some- but not for me!

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Anonymous | 19-24 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/14/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 1.0
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I had to get on this pill because my doctor asked if I had a history of migraines & I told them I only had about 3 which was a couple years ago haven't had any since. Not on any medication for it but they still insisted I switch I was not happy because I liked the pill I was on (combined pill) it worked great for me no problems at all. When I started Camila I didn't get a period for 2 months which scared me because I thought I took it wrong & got pregnant. Then I got it for 4 days long for the next couple months, then I started getting it twice a month sometimes lasting up to 12 days long. I went to planned parenthood to try & switch back & they wouldn't let me(even though I don't get Migraines it was a one time thing) apparently we just don't get a choice. This pill has made me break out a lot more, extremely moody, hair thinning & a little bit of weight gain because I'm always hungry i don't know if that's the pill or I'm just actually hungry. The only thing good about this pill is that it's preventing pregnancy other than that I wouldn't recommend the pill to anyone. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 19-24 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/14/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 1.0
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I got on this pill because they asked me if I had a history of migraines

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/20/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.7
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This medication has caused me to have severe mood swings, weight gain, itching of my ankles and calves, lightheadedness and my boobs are very tender. I never know when I am going to get a period and I have gone several months without one. I cannot take estrogen as I get migraines from it and I thought this would be a healthy alternative. I was wrong. I would not suggest this medication.

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Abby | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/6/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been on this medication for 4 months. I can not take estrogen, because it gives me migraines, so we swapped to this. Since I started, I have had a period every 12-14 days. I never know when I am going to start, and that is frustrating. I do not have migraines 20/30 days a month, which is great. I just want to be regular again.

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Easst | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/24/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.3
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I've only been on this birth control for three weeks but of the two I've had my period. For over 16 years I have had a regular period on and off birth control. With this I have no idea when I'll get it and only took it due to breast feeding. I've stopped to go back on my old birth control because this one has also caused me serious mood swings.

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aewg | 19-24 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/8/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been on Camila for a little over a year now and it's been working great for me. I didn't have periods for the first year, but now I've been getting one once a month for the past 2 months - and not bleeding during the night at all. Pretty good BC for me!

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Jenna1223 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/9/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.7
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Over a month and a half of taking this pill I lost a significant amount of hair about 50 percent and clumps everyday thankfully I have thick hair unsure whether it was cause by the pill or not I stopped taking it to see if the hair loss stopped and 4 days later my hair stopped falling out I will never recommend this pill to anyone horrible experience

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JG314 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/30/2015
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.0
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After only 3 days I almost quit my job and broke up with my boyfriend. I couldn't tell you why. I'm absolutely miserable. I've never been depressed until now.

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