Apri User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Rhi...
• January 29, 2016

For Birth Control "I love this pill, I've been using it for over 4 years now. I had some pretty bad acne, and my periods were heavy and long. Now my face is pretty clear, and my period is still a little heavy, but it's super short now (4 days tops). I haven't put on any weight since I started taking the pill. My significant other and I haven't used a condom in over 4 years, and I haven't gotten pregnant, so it works!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2013

For Birth Control "This pill is a dream! I was so worried to go on birth control, due to all the scary side effects I always hear about! After two months, I have had none. I had really bad periods that would leave me very sick for days. I only get very light cramping right before my period starts. I haven't gained any weight. I actually lost weight around my waist, and I am already very petite to begin with. My cup size went up to a C from a B, and my light acne has become almost non-existent. I was lucky to find a pill that worked for me right off of the bat!"

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2013

For Birth Control "I am thrilled with Apri! I decided to try birth control again because of terrible pelvic pain, probably due to my polycystic ovarian syndrome. Since starting Apri, the pain is gone completely! I was to the point where I was going to opt for laparoscopy just to find a reason and hopefully a cure for the pain, but my doctor convinced me to give this a try, and I'm glad I did! Another bonus is that it helps with my depression and daily fatigue, which was something I wasn't expecting. Add in the fact that I can take the active pills for multiple months straight means I'm feeling a thousand times more energetic than I did before Apri. But when I do switch to the white placebo pills, I feel awful again for that week. Light periods too! Works for me."

• SEa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2019

For Birth Control "I just started this, and right now I am on the period pills. I feel horrible and have felt horrible since the very first pill. Legit nausea all the time to the point where I was waking up once or twice a week around 4 am throwing up (I tried to take it around 12-2 with food every day to maybe avoid this). I also experience uncomfortable bloating really bad when I haven’t even eaten much to be bloated. I haven’t even been eating much period because I’m nauseous all the time. Add mood swings, sadness, anxiety, and headaches to the mix too. I just feel so awful and not myself, so I DO NOT recommend this pill! I hope it gets out of my system ASAP!"

• Bri...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 19, 2017

For Birth Control "When I first started it, I got really emotional and would get irritated easily, but that all subsided after the first month or so. No weight gain, no acne, no pregnancy, lol. But about the only downfall to this medication is that if I don't eat quite a bit right before I take it, I'll wake up in the middle of the night feeling nauseous and not able to go back to sleep. I can't just eat a cracker or some chips and take it, my stomach has to be full. Different medications affect everyone differently, so that might just be me, but I'm kind of curious as to whether anyone else has had this side effect from this medication?"

• izh...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 29, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking Apri since November of 2018. This is my first time ever being on birth control. During the first month, I was experiencing dizziness. I’m assuming because I would take the pill in the morning without anything on my stomach. When I switched my dosage to the evening (I’ve eaten by that time), the dizziness left. It’s very effective. My only issue is my weight. I’ve never had an issue losing weight, but I could gain weight rather quickly. It’s like I’m unable to lose weight. I’ve been vegan for almost a month now, and I haven’t shed a pound. I believe it’s due to this birth control. Since I do believe it’s due to that, I’m going to stop this brand and method. I truly wish I didn’t have an issue losing weight because it’s very effective."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2018

For Birth Control "Going into my inactive pills of my first pack. Although this is only my first pack, it has been the pits. Very nauseous, but no vomiting. Bloated, more depressed, very irritable, overthink everything more than usual, almost no sex drive, horrible cramps, almost no appetite, lost all motivation for things, got bad chest pains, indigestion, heartburn... you literally name it. I’m trying to give this pill a chance, but so far, it doesn’t seem worth it."

• Xsh...
• February 19, 2016

For Birth Control "I started this BCP because every month I grew cysts on my ovaries during ovulation, which landed me in and out of the hospital. I also suffered from moderate to severe acne. This birth control has regulated my periods, prevented the formation of cysts on my ovaries, and I haven't had a breakout in weeks. The only downfall about this BCP is my increased appetite, but that's nothing that can't be controlled. My advice for those who seem to eat more while taking ANY birth control is to eat cleaner and healthier so you're not gaining weight. Simple as that. Also, exercise to prevent blood clots and keep blood flowing. That is all. Good luck!"

• Anonymous
• April 4, 2010

For Birth Control "I have been on Apri birth control for 3 years now. I give it a 3 for the fact that it in fact helped me to get and regulate my period, at the very late age of 22. And that I am not pregnant. But I have worse acne now than I did when I was 13. I have gained a lot of weight on my hips and stomach. I have the worst mood swings, and my sex drive is completely gone. It has caused a lot of problems in my relationship since I started taking it."

• Luc...
• May 12, 2019

For Birth Control "I was hospitalized last year due to severe anemia and very low hemoglobin. I'm 50 and, unfortunately, I'm still going through perimenopause. Because of this, my periods are horrendous and I would bleed 18 to 21 days a month, be off my period for a week, and it would start all over again. After being hospitalized for it last year and being treated with blood transfusion, potassium, magnesium, and rest, I followed up with an excellent OB-GYN specialist. She put me on Apri and I have my life back, my bleeding is down heaps. Instead of suffering 18 to 21 days, my period is only about 5 days with only 2 days of heavy bleeding. I'm doing so much better and so thankful for this birth control. I also don't have any side effects."

• Tor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control for about 5 months now. And it sure is doing its job very well. But I do get huge headaches from time to time and feel dizzy for about 2 months now. When I started to take this birth control, everything was fine. But until now, I'm thinking of trying another brand of birth control."

• Anonymous
• May 15, 2011

For Birth Control "The thing about birth control is that it affects everyone differently. Everyone has a different experience with different birth controls because all of our bodies and personalities are different. While some birth controls do contain similar stories, and that is a good indicator, it is truly a different experience for each individual, so try and find one that fits you best, you might have to test a couple out."

• Anonymous
• February 29, 2008

For Birth Control "I've taken about every pill on the market, and this is by far the best. I've never had a problem with my drive while on this formulation of the pill. Actually, my drive is more normal than it's been with the other pills, especially the Ortho line and Seasonale. I have had no side effects other than my appetite has increased, but there is such a thing as self-control, so other than watching what and how often I eat, I love Apri!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 25, 2012

For Birth Control "I haven't had a single noticeable side effect while taking this pill. No acne, no significant weight gain, no mood changes, no loss of sex drive. Not to mention it works wonders for your cycle: mine's extremely consistent, my periods are lighter, and my once terrible cramps are distant memories. Oh, and you also won't get pregnant. This is a great pill, the side effects some people report are probably an expected reaction or an individual bad experience. Highly recommended."

• Fre...
• November 18, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for about 2 and a half years now. I started taking it when I was 16, and I'm now 19. It's been my first and only birth control, and I was put on it because I had insanely irregular periods. My periods were always super heavy and lasted around 7 days. This made me completely regular, gave me way lighter periods that last at most 5 days, lowered my mood swings, and reduced my cramps. I've never once experienced any nausea or negative side effects from taking the pill. Everyone's gotta find the right pill for them, and this is definitely mine."

• emj...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 31, 2014

For Birth Control "I have been taking Apri for about 3 or 4 years now, and I am not pregnant! So that in itself makes it a good pill. However, my periods are still fairly heavy and the cramps are painful, and I suspect that the estrogen may have something to do with the migraines I experience, but I'm not sure."

• Lin...
• March 17, 2010

For Birth Control "I was previously on Yaz, both for birth control and to reduce my mild acne. I am normally a very happy, optimistic person, yet this pill made me depressed and very moody. I switched to Apri, it's been 4 months, and I love it. I am not moody at all, and haven't gained any weight."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been on Apri 28 for about two and a half months now. For about the first two weeks of starting it, my stomach was so upset I couldn't really eat much food. But it did go away. My breasts did get bigger, and I gained a little weight, but also I've been working out, so I don't know if it's muscle gain or from the pill. Another thing is, my period either comes super early, like two weeks early, or a week late. I know it's probably just my body not used to the pill and it won't follow the pill's schedule until after 6 months of taking it. However, my periods don't really hurt at all now. But I'm just sharing my journey so far in case anyone else has been experiencing the same stuff."

• Nur...
• April 11, 2014

For Birth Control "I've tried many different birth controls for about 3 yrs prior to taking Apri. I took Apri for my acne & birth control for 2 yrs & it worked great. I decided to stop taking birth control altogether about 1.5 yrs ago. My acne came back immediately, but my periods were lighter and I didn't have cramps while I was off of it. My dermatologist prescribed me Accutane for my acne, but I decided to try birth control again. I've been taking Apri for 4 months & my skin is basically completely clear. Maybe 1 or 2 when it's TOM. However, I've noticed recent weight gain (10 lbs in 2 wks) & increase in my appetite & cravings. My breasts are sore & noticeably bigger. I'm worried this is side effects from Apri. But 10 lbs is better than acne!"

• Anonymous
• August 25, 2010

For Birth Control "I started taking Apri about 7 months ago. My breasts got noticeably larger within the first few weeks, and I gained about 10 pounds, but I'm a thin girl anyway, so I gladly take on the extra few pounds and curves. I got prescribed this birth control because of my ovarian cysts, and since then, I have not had any problems with them. They've been unnoticeable, and my cramps don't even exist anymore. I love Apri, and it's affordable. Just what I need in this economic clash."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 11, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been using Apri for 6 months now. The first 3 months were ideal, it cleared up my acne tremendously, and this is the first birth control pill which hasn't affected my mood. However, after 3 months, I started noticing the negatives. I have felt super depressed, nearly empty/numb every day, which is opposite to the person I am. I, like another user, blamed my stressful job, but I've come to realize it was my birth control. I have no sex drive at all, and I actually have cystic acne on my face now, which I never had before. I would not recommend this pill due to how horrible it has actually made me feel."

• Cat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2014

For Birth Control "Started this birth control because I had really, really bad cramps. It cured my cramps and made my period lighter. I had no side effects with it other than the first month I was constantly hungry. I'm happy that the first birth control pill I tried worked perfectly for me."

• Anonymous
• May 20, 2010

For Birth Control "I switched over from Yaz to Apri and am on my 4th month. I was originally on Ocella, which made me gain 20+ pounds. Yaz was awesome, but I lost insurance and the clinic didn't carry it, so they put me on Apri. So far, I haven't gained weight, my periods are regular, but I have had an EXTREME decrease in sex drive, enough to affect my relationship."

• Ham...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 11, 2016

For Birth Control "I had previously been on Microgestin, which didn't work well for me. I was cranky, tired, moody, and found myself having bleeding between periods. My doctor put me on Apri, and it doesn't affect my mood whatsoever. I feel fine, my periods are light and (bonus!) only last 2-3 days. Also, I'm not pregnant, so it definitely works."

• jen...
• December 8, 2013

For Birth Control "Apri was prescribed to me as my first birth control pill to use... ever. I have been taking them for a month so far. Before Apri, I had been experiencing very tender breasts, breakouts, and constant food cravings before my period would start. My period was also very irregular. After taking Apri, my breasts no longer become painfully tender before my period (period flow is the same but shorter: 3-5 days when it used to be 5-8 days). I do not get moody, rather, it has not affected my mood at all. I've noticed my breasts getting bigger. No weight loss or gain so far. I have the same appetite, but I seem to become fuller sooner."