I switched to Gianvi from yaz because of the price after yaz stopped that cool $25 program. I wasn’t interested in paying over $50 for birth control. I must admit, I was freaking out after I read the reviews on this site. My doctor calmed me down after I called her and she was right. There is one positive review on this site that I read that gave me courage to try. Therefore, ladies I have to echo...
DO NOT TAKE THIS. I was on yaz for 2 years, and did fine, minus the final withdrawal. but this drug, by day 2 turned me into a mental case. COMPLETELY PSYCHOTICLY DEPRESSED, it's made me feel like life is nothing, and my boyfriend and i constantly fight and i'm this insecure, negative nutcase. this is a very bad birth control pill, and it does not have the same ingredient to combat PMDD. It makes ...
Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/11/2010
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.3
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I wrote the last review, but after completing the full month, I have changed my mind. From the time I took the last Gianvi pill through my period (a few days) I've had much worse PMS than usual (even than when not on the pill). Cramps, bloating, discomfort and noticible mental changes. I've been edgy, depressed and angry. I am NOT like that usually. It's very odd. I'll try the next packet, but if I am still having issues next month - I will ask my Dr. if I can switch to something else.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/29/2010
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.0
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I had been prescribed Yaz, but given this (Gianvi). I had been taking Yaz for a few years. So far (2 weeks in) I have not noticed many side effects. I have gotten a few pimples, but it's hard to know for sure if this was the cause. Someone told me I seemed more irritable than usual, but also hard to definitely put it on the medicaiton. I will say that I MUCH prefer the Yaz packing, which was a soft blue sleeve that fit in my wallet with my credit cards. Now I have to find a new spot for the pills. Read More Read Less
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