Apri for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• September 7, 2010

"Apri is the first birth control I have tried, and so far, I'm very impressed! I have only been taking Apri for 3 weeks, but I've had almost no side effects. I had some light spotting for the first 2 weeks, but it has completely stopped now. My breasts have gotten slightly larger, and my sex drive has increased. I randomly threw up once, but I think that was because of what I ate, not the pill. I've had no increase or decrease in my appetite or weight, hair seems almost thicker, and I had no acne breakout. So far, I LOVE THIS PILL!"

• ale...
• October 20, 2013

"I was on this birth control for a month and a half. I experienced terrible bloating. I've been thin my whole life, always very active and able to eat whatever I wanted. With this pill, I constantly felt tired and had to monitor what I ate so I didn't gain weight (I gained about 5 pounds, still working out, although not as intense as before due to being tired, BUT I was eating less!) Also, this pill affected my mood a lot - it was a subtle change, but then a month and a half later I realized I never had the energy to do anything. I was sad quite often. My acne didn't improve at all, if anything, it made it worse. Breasts were tender. But, no decrease in sex drive and did prevent pregnancy."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2020

"I got switched to this Apri birth control pill after breakthrough bleeding with Sprintec. I was on this pill for about 3 months, and I stopped mid-pack because I couldn’t wait another week. First month, I was SO hungry that hunger pains would wake me up in the middle of the night, and I’d have to go eat. I also would have terrible night sweats. I had anxiety before the pill, but I’ve been on an anxiety rollercoaster the last week, which started off with an hours-long panic attack. My blood pressure has been very high lately too. Not sure if that’s tied in with the pill, but I’ve been eating better and exercising, so you’d think it’d go down? Everyone is different, but I would recommend keeping an eye out for issues!"

• miu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 2, 2017

"I've posted here a few months ago, and it's an update. I'm starting the 4th pack now, and almost everything I was complaining about went away! During the first few months, I've gained around 10 lbs, my boobs became much larger (that was super uncomfortable, because they're large anyways), I felt a little depressed and tired (nothing I couldn't handle though, I've been living my normal life). I couldn't work as hard as I wanted. Now I've lost all the weight I've gained, and I am me again. Feels like magic. Also, my tastes for food changed a bit. Something I loved does not taste good to me anymore, it's strange but fun to experience."

• Anonymous
• September 13, 2017

"I've been on Apri for almost 5 years. I was originally put on it for acne, but it's also been very effective as birth control too. My partner and I don't use any other form of birth control unless I'm on conflicting meds. My periods are regular and predictable, usually 3-4 days. I've gained weight, but I don't think Apri was the cause. Overall, Apri works well for me and I've had no issues with it."

• miu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2017

"I am taking the second cycle now. In general, I'm happy with my experience so far, and I'll keep taking it. Negative sides. During the first week, I felt sick to my stomach all the time, and I was super tired, but it went away. During the third week, I had mood swings and felt depressed, but I always feel this way a week before my period, so it was normal to me. Also, my boobs became larger, and it's a little painful to touch them, but that's okay. Positive sides. It feels really good not to worry about becoming pregnant. My sex drive is the same or even increased, weight is the same, appetite doesn't seem to increase. Period is less heavy, skin is better, acne is disappearing."

• Anonymous
• September 7, 2017

"I've been on Apri for almost a year now. It works great protecting against pregnancy and keeping my periods regular, which don't happen exactly on the sugar pill day, but every time on Wednesday. But the downside to these pills is how big of a mental and emotional toll it takes on me. It gives me crazy amounts of anxiety. I've had anxiety a couple of times in my life, but it's an everyday thing now. It makes me feel like I've changed as a person and makes me very depressed and have deep, dark thoughts on life. I've always been an outgoing, go-getter type of person, but all I want to do now is sleep and ignore my anxiety. I don't know if I should change it or stay on it and see if it goes away, but it's been happening for almost a year now."

• Wou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2014

"Although Apri was very effective in doing its main job, preventing pregnancy, the side effects were very bad. I had perfectly clear skin prior to going on Apri, and about a month after starting, I started having very severe breakouts. I had noticeable mood swings that were not present before going on Apri. After being on Apri for 5 months, I have now switched to Sprintec, which is a pill with a higher dose of estrogen. After being on Sprintec for a month, I have noticed my skin clearing slightly and no crying spells before my period. Works better for me and would recommend it over Apri!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 9, 2012

"Have had a very good experience with Apri! It's the first birth control I've been on, and it's been about 9 months now. It's regulated my periods, so I can predict it down to the hour. They're less painful, I feel less nausea, and they're much shorter and lighter! I haven't gained any weight - just fluxed a bit up and down a few pounds. Overall - really good!"

• Anonymous
• October 7, 2010

"I started looking into Apri because I heard Yasmin could cause blood clots and was extremely worried. I'm glad to hear no one has had any such experiences with Apri. I have been on Apri for about a year now, my sex drive is normal, if not slightly higher than it used to be. My skin is good. I've gained about six pounds, but since I'm still in my late teens, that is normal and I'm sure would happen anyway. My periods are light and painless."

• roz...
• April 24, 2015

"The first two weeks of being on Apri, my appetite increased. I was hungry all the time. But after the two weeks, my appetite went back to normal. I gained maybe 5 lbs. I didn't get any acne. My periods have always been heavy, and I went on birth control for them to get lighter, but this pill did nothing. My periods were still heavy, and I got bad cramps. It did what it's supposed to do, and that was prevent pregnancy. I liked Apri overall."

• kel...
• October 6, 2016

"So, this is the only pill I've ever been on, so I don't have much to compare it to. However, after reading all the negative reviews, I felt I should chime in. I'm on my second month of this pill, and I'm almost done with it. So far, it's actually helped regulate my weight, which is awesome. The first month was kind of rough, I was spotty the entire pack. Once I started up the second pack, everything cleared up, and I've been good since! Worst part of this pill: no sex drive. It really does dry you up. I'm hoping this clears up after the third pack because my doctor told me to give it until then."

• Meg...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 15, 2015

"This pill put me in pretty deep depression. I was extremely emotional and cried about everything all the time. I didn't gain weight, but it didn't really help with acne, and it caused me to get my period about 2 times a month. I had to stop taking it because I was so sad all the time and couldn't stand it."

• Mar...
• December 11, 2016

"I'm 19 and have been on this pill for 4 months now and have realized many changes. Some pros are that my acne has cleared up and excess hair slowed its growth rate, but the cons outweigh the pros. I have terrible mood swings, headaches, and nausea when I never had that before. My sex drive is nearly non-existent. My periods are more controlled, but they are very heavy and leave me very tired. I have gained 15 pounds in 4 months despite getting 2 hours of exercise almost every day. I thought this pill would help my hormones level out and help my depression, but it has made my relapses far between but much more intense when they happen. Overall, it gets the job done, but if you can, try a different pill."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2018

"I started taking Apri about three weeks ago. It was nothing but a horrible experience for me. From the start, it was nausea, dizziness, throwing up, on-and-off eating habits, some days I could eat, and some days I couldn’t. I had extreme mood changes, I was snappy towards everyone all the time. I had severe cramps that seemed like they would never go away. All of these issues I thought would only last about a week to two weeks, then go away. But they only worsened as I kept taking Apri. I started having pain in my kidney, it started to hurt when I used the bathroom. Then the pain went to both sides and then down my legs. My legs would ache to the point I could barely walk. All I could do was sleep. I’ve never had any other issues with any other birth control until Apri. I do not recommend."

• Anonymous
• January 16, 2014

"Apri was my first ever birth control. The first month I experienced horrible symptoms (breakthrough bleeding for 30 days straight, bloating, cravings, nosebleeds, and vaginal odor). I contemplated getting off of it altogether, but after the 30 days I returned back to normal, and it has been great since then! Everyone's body is different, so this was just my personal experience. I was taking it in preparation to consummate my marriage, and I would suggest to any other women working on a timeline to start it way in advance so as to avoid and prepare for any changes to your cycle time and body's adjustment."

• Sal...
• September 22, 2017

"My doctor put me on this BC 3 months postpartum, and I've decided to stop taking it after being on it for two months. I've bled the entire time being on this pill, mood swings, dark thoughts, very emotional, nauseated all the time, the bloating is so uncomfortable (prior to starting this pill I had my waist back and almost a flat stomach, but now I look like I'm a few months pregnant again!) I have no drive, low energy (I'm sure from bleeding for 2 months), I just want to eat all the time, I've gained weight, overall this BC didn't mesh very well with my body. I'll be going back to taking Enskyce again, which I took for 3 years with no issues."

• jur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 14, 2013

"I guess it does what it's supposed to, prevents pregnancy! I have been on it for 2 months, and the weight gain in my belly is ridiculous! I've gained 5 pounds. My mood is all whacked out. I plan on quitting."

• dec...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 30, 2013

"I have been on Apri for about 12 years now. I have nothing but good things to say about it. I have gained weight in the last year, I wasn't sure if it was caused by the birth control, so I went off of it for about 6 months. Nothing changed, it's obviously just my diet and lack of exercise. My OBGYN said that being on this pill has significantly reduced my risk of breast cancer, and I have much more regular periods and less cramping."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2013

"Apri was the very first birth control pill prescribed to me. My skin cleared up to the point of being a little dry, and my periods were light and regular. However, I started passing large clots during the placebo week, which were very painful. I also gained about 5-7 pounds, and I could have been imagining it, but I thought my legs started feeling funny at night. I stopped taking this pill after 4 months and am now on a different brand I am very happy with."

• Lol...
• November 29, 2015

"Was on Apri for 9 months. No major issues while taking it until 3 weeks ago when I was diagnosed with a massive pulmonary embolism. Testing was performed, and the root cause pointed towards Apri. Many articles online linking Apri (3rd generation) to PE's. Do your research before taking this pill, wish I did!"

• Anonymous
• January 18, 2010

"This is my 1st month taking the pill. I don't know why people are saying that their sex drive is gone. It has not affected me that way at all. The only problem for me is that it makes me have more discharge. After researching, the pill does this to make it harder for sperm to reach the uterus, which is fine by me! I have cramps for about 2 days, and my periods are short. No weight gain at all, no bigger boobs either, but it beats having babies! I also used to feel sick, but I don't know if it's because of the pill."

• Ale...
• May 14, 2016

"I've jumped around to many birth control pills through the years - some landed me in the hospital with severe, blinding abdominal pain, some made me suicidal, and some made me nauseous. This is the first one that did not do that, so I was thrilled. It also bettered my severe, cystic hormonal acne to only about a blemish or two a month. However, it absolutely killed every ounce of my sex drive, which used to be high and healthy. That's been very frustrating. Otherwise, okay pill."

• Ver...
• April 12, 2012

"I've been taking this pill for 6 years, and it has worked wonders! I've never spotted, my cramps are milder than before I took it, I rarely have a blemish, never gained weight, and for the past 2 years, I've personally been having sex without a condom and never had a pregnancy scare (I don't know if it will be the same for everyone, so use a condom!). Overall, I suggest this pill to many of my close friends because my sex drive is still high, and they see how I've never had a mood swing or bloating."

• Anonymous
• July 30, 2019

"This birth control is not for me. It can put me in the worst mood imaginable. If I don’t take it at the same exact time every day, I cramp the next day. Makes my boobs sore 2 weeks in and made my chin break out more. This is the 2nd one I’ve been on, I got put on BC for bad cramps, and so far it’s helped, but I still cramp. I do feel like I have lost some weight, though."