Apri and Weight Gain: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• July 22, 2011

For Birth Control "I am on my second month of taking Apri. My periods are much better, but I have noticed that I have gained a bit more weight. Also, more acne than with my previous birth control pill. But on the good side, my periods are much shorter, and my cramps are less awful. When it comes to periods, it helps, but self-esteem, not so much."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 30, 2012

"I've been on this birth control for a little more than a year. At first, I had great experiences, as I had no breakthrough bleeding, and my period came at the same time each month. A few months in, though, I started having major mood swings and bad PMS. I've also gained some weight. Both my boyfriend and I are pretty sick of it. If you aren't nervous about mood swings, I would say try this birth control."

• Ash...
• November 26, 2011

For Birth Control "I was on Yaz, and it was the BEST! I had no acne, very light and short periods, no weight gain, and no mood swings. The only bad thing with Yaz was my hair began to thin, and it was very dry. I never had sex on Yaz, so I don't know how effective it was at that. On Apri, I now have mild acne, especially on my period, and I have horrible periods at that. Very heavy with lots of cramping. My appetite increased so much to the point I have gained 8 pounds. After a year of dealing with Apri, I switched to Beyaz since it has folate, which is good for hair and a baby if I ever do get pregnant!"

• BCA...
• March 7, 2012

For Birth Control "This is the worst birth control experience I've ever had. I was on Quasense for three years but stopped when breakthrough started to occur. I am on these medications for birth control but also to manage excessively heavy and painful periods. I started Apri on the first day of my period. I then bled for 12 days, followed by five days of horrible discharge. I stopped Apri 12 days into the pack after experiencing ridiculous weight gain (my diet did not change), headaches, outrageous mood swings, anxiety, full body pain, cramping, muscle spasms in my neck, and severe fatigue. It is now day 18 (five days off the pill), and I'm still bleeding and dealing with tremendous mood swings. I have gained what looks like 20 or so pounds."

• Far...
• October 25, 2015

For Birth Control "I just got back on Apri, and it's day four, and I have already gained about 5 lbs. My acne is about three times worse than normal. Granted, I don't have perfect skin, but it's really bad at this point. I have kept the same routine as in the past, same diet and exercise. I don't recommend Apri to anyone that has acne."

• Kay...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 29, 2018

For Birth Control "Been taking since January 2018. I have intense headaches, my mood swings are awful, and I am angry or get frustrated so easily. This pill raised my blood pressure when I’ve never had issues with blood pressure. I’ve gained 25 pounds. I’m always hungry and have cravings for the most random things. The first few weeks on the pill, I was nauseous, and even after being on it for 7 months, I spot a lot, and I have NO sex drive! I’m going to have my tubes removed soon so I can get off this mess! I’ve taken many birth control pills, and this is by far the worst!"

• Sam...
• September 24, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been using Apri for 3 months, and I have gained 10 pounds. I am vegan and eat very healthy, so it cannot be due to my alimentation. Also, I have been extremely moody. I am switching back to my old birth control. I do not recommend using it unless you don't mind being fat. Ugh."

• Sun...
• January 26, 2015

For Birth Control "This pill made me gain weight and caused unbelievable depression. It also did not properly regulate my period."

• Anonymous
• March 2, 2012

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for nearly two years. It's incredible. No acne, no weight gain, regular periods, no migraines (related to it), no decrease in sex drive."

• Anonymous
• July 8, 2009

For Birth Control "Apri made me gain weight and lose my sex drive. I was able to take it continuously if I wanted, which meant fewer periods. I don't know if that was worth the other side effects, though."

• Hay...
• November 10, 2013

For Birth Control "I've been taking Apri for 5 months now in hopes of clearing my acne. There has been zero improvement! Although everything else about Apri is positive. No weight gain."

• Anonymous
• January 1, 2010

For Birth Control "I've been on many birth controls before, but Apri is the most dependable. The only downfall is major mood swings and weight gain. Other than that, it's a great form of birth control for the price."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 5, 2012

For Birth Control "Lack of sex drive, mood swings, increased bra size from A to D, gained 10 lbs, heavy 7-day period, cramps."

• Lau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2018

For Birth Control "Did not have a good experience. This birth control made me break out, gain weight, and have awful mood swings to the point that I could not control my anger. Stay FAR away!!!!"

• Vii...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 14, 2017

For Birth Control "(I've been on Apri for the last year). Side effects: 1) horrible mood swings 2) irrational thoughts 3) weight gain 4) depression 5) constantly fatigued 6) decreased sex drive"

• nan...
• November 15, 2010

For Birth Control "I am on this medicine for a couple of months now and have gained weight, and my depression came back full force. Very sad, no sex drive, and 15 more pounds."

• Anonymous
• May 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Apri for almost 2 months. I’ve had many mood swings, weight gain, and now severe headaches. Definitely getting off of it ASAP."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 23, 2016

For Birth Control "Completely lost every bit of sex drive I had. Gained about 10 pounds, mostly in my breasts. Helped my acne slightly."